Last minute travel guide
Got next week off and need inspiration on where to go? Travel plans fallen through and you need a vacation to match your flights? Just got a sudden yen for a yoga retreat in Spain, stat? This guide to last minute vacations aims to make your journey as smooth as possible. There’s information on where you can go right now, what to do about visas and vaccines, which vacations fit in with school vacations – and how our travel team at Responsible Travel can help you along the way.
We don’t panic when it comes to latecomers to the ball. Our Travel Team are just at the end of the line. They’ll save you time on research and help you find the vacation that matches you. They’re also real people who really care. They’ll be excited about the fact you want to book at the last minute, and throw themselves into making that work for you. Read on to find out how.
We don’t panic when it comes to latecomers to the ball. Our Travel Team are just at the end of the line. They’ll save you time on research and help you find the vacation that matches you. They’re also real people who really care. They’ll be excited about the fact you want to book at the last minute, and throw themselves into making that work for you. Read on to find out how.
Four things to remember when booking a last minute vacation
We’ve spoken to our expert in-house Travel Team to put together a quick checklist to tell you exactly what you need to think about when looking for a last minute vacation.
1. Passport
First things first: check that your passport is valid. It’s worth noting that you’ll probably need to submit your passport details to get a visa, and many countries require at least six months of validity on your passport after the date of your return home. Countries like Thailand also need your passport in decent condition; flick through it quickly to make sure there aren’t any ripped pages that’ll hold you up at customs.
2. Visas
Getting a visa can take a little time, so it’s worth considering visiting a country with an easy application process. If you’re booking as a UK citizen, your first port of call for entry information should be the FCO. If you’re booking as a US citizen, check out various visa requirements here. Some countries – Russia and China, for example – require you to apply at an approved Visa Application center. Others have e-visa websites that sort everything in 1-3 days.When it comes to countries with a trickier visa application process, you can lose a morning waiting for information from embassies. Sometimes, paying a specialist company like Travcour and Visa Central can help can ease pain. There’ll be a service charge, but they might save your skin in the case of late availability.
3. Vaccines
For many tropical countries, you need to have a full metal jacket of vaccinations. Yellow fever needs to be taken 10 days before travel. Two weeks is ideal for hepatitis A. Meanwhile, you can take tetanus and diphtheria jabs up to the day before travel. If you want to be gone within the week, consider whether it’s more practical to travel to vaccination-free zones.
Cappadocia walking vacation in Turkey
Trek the unique and fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
From
US $1560 to US $2325
8 days
ex flights
Bali adventure vacation
Warm people ornate customs and welcoming culture
From
US $981 to US $1270
9 days
ex flights
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania vacation
Journey through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 12 days
From
US $2160 to US $3000
12 days
ex flights
Orkney Isles walking vacation, small group
Discover the Orkney Islands on this wilderness walking trip
From
£2652 to £2755
7 days
ex flights
Cycle Morocco in 14 days, small group vacation
Discover the rich and varied terrain of fascinating Morocco
From
US $1687 to US $2250
14 days
ex flights
North Cyprus walking vacation
Varied walks amid rugged scenery and superb archaeology
From
US $1350 to US $1650
8 days
ex flights
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