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There’s no way around it, the holiday season can be stressful. Between shopping for gifts and wrapping up any lingering office work, spending time with the in-laws and dodging awkward dinner questions, using your vacation days to get through Christmas can leave you wishing for an actual vacation before heading back into the office. So, why not make this the year that you treat yourself to a last-minute holiday getaway?
If you’re still on the fence about whether or not to book a last-minute vacation, you’ll want to read on. Here are five compelling reasons why you should absolutely hit “book” on that dream vacation this holiday season — especially if you’re booking with Expedia and get 4% cash back.
You Can Actually Make Money Renting Out Your Apartment or House
Holiday travel has a reputation for being supremely expensive, but you can cut down the cost in a major way by renting out your apartment or house while you’re away. Vrbo, an Expedia Group travel brand, makes it super easy to list your property for rent, so you can actually make money while you travel. Depending on where you live and where you’re heading to, the money you make from renting out your property at home could cover the cost of your holiday trip.
It’s Easy to Score Last-Minute Deals on Winter Sports and Accommodations
The best part about traveling domestically during the holidays is that you can squeeze in a memorable getaway without foregoing family commitments. Warm weather and tropical vacations are great,, but there’s something about a ski-focused holiday that just feels right around Christmas-time. Thankfully, the folks at Expedia are currently offering major savings on ski packages and getaways into the holidays. We’re talking less than $1,000 for packaged flights and hotels in winter wonderland cities like Vail, Park City, and Avon.
Airline Tickets Tend to Be Cheaper on Major Holiday Dates
If you’re set on going on a far-flung international vacation or sunny beachside getaway rather than a wintertime retreat, you’re in luck — there are still tons of savings to be had. Airline tickets and accommodations tend to be surprisingly cheaper on major holiday dates because most people travel ahead of time. If you’re not bothered by flying on Christmas Eve or Boxing Day then your chance of scoring a deal is high. The deals page at Expedia helps sweeten the experience one step further with tons of marked-down vacation packages and hotel rooms from all over the world to help make your dream vacation a little more feasible.
RetailMeNot Readers Can Score 4% Cash Back on Travel With Expedia
If all of that’s not enough to get you excited about a last-minute holiday getaway, here’s something else to consider when deciding whether or not to book that dream vacation. RetailMeNot readers can currently score an additional 4% cash back on travel with Expedia.
Last but Not Least: You Deserve a Little Rest and Relaxation!
Savings and deals are well and good, but let’s be honest for a second here, the most important reason to book a last-minute holiday getaway this year is to actually take advantage of those built-in vacation days and enjoy well-deserved rest and relaxation while out of the office. Sure, spending time with family and friends over the holidays is a wonderful way to make lasting memories but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little alone time, too. Treating yourself to a vacation just for you through Expedia is one of the best things you can do for yourself (and your wallet) as you gear up for the new year. Bon voyage!
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