But you might just score, and you don't have to be a gridiron enthusiast to benefit. Although December 4 isn't exactly last minute, I was nevertheless surprised to find I could still buy four Christmas-week seats from Boston to Orlando and a room at my favorite Holiday Inn Family Suites hotel near Disney. That, no doubt, will change as we get closer to the big day. But you'll never know unless you try. I nternet Excess travel inventory is often advertised via Internet sales.
Most airlines have Web sites and weekly specials e-mailed to subscribing customers.
That makes it a good idea to keep your eye on your favorite airlines and to sign up for news bulletins. F lexibility Be flexible. If you're flexible, there's more around. Start planning with a departure date and then be prepared to adjust. If you're not worried about truancy, consider leaving as much as a week before Christmas or returning long after New Year's.