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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you like the thrill of finding a last-minute travel deal, there are some things you can do to make sure you really are paying the lowest possible price. Since you haven\u2019t given yourself much time to compare rates across a few weeks in a given season, or keep tabs on prices with a smartphone app that delivers price alerts, you\u2019ll need to explore other ways to snag a great deal on that weekend getaway or last-minute retreat. Here are some of your best bets for booking last-minute travel on the cheap.<\/span>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nGO MOBILE<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYou might be used to making travel plans and reservations on your desktop computer, but doing so means you could be paying more than you need to for those last-minute reservations.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe best way to secure those last-minute deals is through mobile websites, mobile apps and by calling in,\u201d said Mahesh Chaddah<\/a>, co-founder of hotel reservations<\/a> website Reservations.com. He recommended making full use of apps because \u201cmany hotels offer limited discount rates to mobile users only.\u201d\r\n\r\nRead More…<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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