3 great last-minute travel deals
It's never too late to get a great travel deal!
It's never too late to get a great travel deal! Here are three of the best last-minute travel deals we found on the internet this week:
1. Ride the waves in Panama
Sign up for the "Surfing Package" at Panama's Red Frog Beach resort and get free fourth nights and a guided tour of local surf spots. With the package, a four-night stay in a jungle lodge costs $1,150 for two guests. For stays through March 23.
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2. Luxury tours for less
Boutique tour operator Naya Traveler is offering $500 in credit for new customers and a $1,000 discount for returnees on many 2018 trips. Before the discounts, a 10-day tour of Ethiopia is $6,200 per person, double occupancy. Book by Jan. 31.
3. Unwind in Santa Barbara
Save nearly 35 percent on a weekend getaway at the Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara through Feb. 28. With the Travelzoo deal, a two-night stay in an ocean-view double room at the Spanish Colonial–style hotel costs $459.
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