How many times have you been driving home from work on a Friday and thought, "I wish I was going somewhere this weekend." Well, there is no reason to sigh and reach for the TV remote when you get home; you really could be headed out of town for a couple of days, courtesy of a last minute travel deal.

To find one of these last minute travel deals, you can start by checking out the major travel sites on the Internet. They run specials every week that cater to the snap decisions to get out of town. Often, they will offer you the chance to book a two- or three-day package for pennies compared to what you would have paid even a month ago.

If you are open to trying new places, and the thought of just getting away to anywhere appeals to you, then definitely check for a last minute travel deal. By buying a package, you can save a load of money over booking all parts of a quick getaway separately.

There is also the option of checking directly with airlines to see if they have any last minute travel deals available. There are so many instances in which a flight was not as booked as the airline anticipated so they offer dirt cheap fares to anyone willing to take the seats; after all, some money is better than no money for the airlines. It can take a bit of checking, but some of the larger carriers will also offer packages that include hotels and/or entertainment packages in their last minute travel deal.

So maybe you are thinking that checking out different web sites is too much, and wonder if there is a better way to find out if a last minute travel deal is available. Well, you are in luck, because many airlines and travel sites offer you the chance to sign up for email alerts when deals are offered; on some sites, you can even enter preferred destinations, so if a deal becomes available, you will be notified immediately.

So grab the mouse and click away: check out the Internet for great last minute travel deals. Don't spend those days off wishing you were somewhere else... get online and make it happen, and enjoy the extra savings, too!