Last minute holidays are fun and exciting and can save you money if you can be flexible on where you go, where you fly from and when you go. The thought of spontaneously booking a quick, last minute break leaving next week, this week or even tomorrow excites us all, from exploring a new city or just chilling out by your swim up pool in the sun. Here's our comprehensive guide to booking a last minute holiday, whether you want a weekend break at a Haven holiday park in the UK, or an all inclusive family holiday in Spain.
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If you're less about the beach and sun, and more about the city and culture, take a look at our last minute city breaks page to see what else is on offer in destinations like Amsterdam, Barcelona, Istanbul and even New York.
If you're looking for a last minute holiday anywhere, we've pulled together some of our favourite destinations below to take a look at for inspiration.
You'll probably find that last minute holidays to Spain in general are one of the best options. With loads of flights from across the UK, popular destinations like Benidorm, Costa Del Sol, Majorca or the Canaries, you've got a wide choice to choose from.
Although likely a little pricier, a last minute holiday to Dubai is likely to be hot and sunny. There are loads of hotels to choose from and with a six hour flight from the UK, you can fly overnight, taking off in the evening and landing in Dubai the next morning.
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Year round sunshine and warmth make Tenerife a favourite destination for last minute fans. Try Las Americas or Los Cristianos to be close to the bars and nightlife, while areas like Golf Del Sur and Los Gigantes offer a more local, quiet holiday feel.
Increasing in popularity ith Brits over the last few years for its sun and warm weather during the winter months, Cape Verde doesn't have too many flights from the UK, but if you simply want to fly and flop, a last minute all inclusive holiday to Cape Verde might be just up your street.
Another great island in the Canaries for some last minute sunshine, Gran Canaria is perfect for couples, single travellers, families and groups of friends looking to escape. Try resorts like Puerto Rico, Playa Del Ingles, and Maspalomas for sandy beaches and a good range of accommodation options.
With two airports to fly into (Larnaca and Paphos), there's more choice in Cyprus for a late deal. And if you fancy a quiet holiday, don't mind self catering and would love a private pool, there can be some great last minute villa holiday deals available too.
To make the most of your hard earned cash, the hotels and resorts around Dalaman like Fethiye and Marmaris offer excellent all inclusive deals that are great value for money. Try TUI's Holiday Village Turkey in Sarigerme for a great all round family holiday.
Popular for both the sunshine and as a city break, Palma in Majorca is a great last minute holiday destination, and you don't have to spend hours on a coach airport transfer to be by the pool. Some of the island's beach hotels are easily accessible to the airport and Palma, as well as enjoying a beachfront location.
Another favourite holiday destination, this Aegean island is well known for it's beautiful sandy beaches and clear, turquoise waters. Like many of the other Greek islands, Kos welcomes holidaymakers year round, but still has that fantastic traditional side of Greece we've all fallen in love with. Check out the latest last minute holidays to Greece.
It's exciting! The thought of being able to jump online, book a holiday and upsticks for a few days or weeks is pretty fun. It's something we've all dreamt of and it's actually relatively easy to do (provided you get the leave approved from work!)
You can also get some great deals. Not all the time. But if you can be flexible, there is the opportunity to save money on your next holiday.