3 boutique chic San Diego hotels in the Gaslamp Quarter

Last-minute travel deals to 3 big cities

When planning last-minute vacations, it may seem like there would be limitations on the destinations available. Unlike the clearance racks at your local shopping mall that only offer what no one really wants, the online travel world actually offers some pretty enticing last-minute travel deals. In fact, many of the places found during a recent search revealed that the most popular places are all on offer. This is because these favorite vacation spots are often prepared for high volume. Essentially, when there are too many seats or rooms available, they become prime last-minute destinations. That said, these go-to cities are good places to start when you've procrastinated or simply enjoy the thrill of a spontaneous trip:

Ditch the cold for an easy family getaway to San Diego

The winter season is a great time to find deals on family vacations. Why not take a break from the snow shoveling and icy breezes and take your family to one of the most temperate cities on Earth: San Diego? It’s not impossible to find cheap San Diego hotels that venture into upscale territory while keeping the whole family happy and busy.

Food, art, wine brewing at San Diego fall festivals

During the season, the city has a great festival line-up, including California wine festivals and craft fairs, not to mention its mild weather and extensive offering of cheap California hotels. If you're visiting San Diego this fall, be sure to check out these three October events bound to tempt your taste buds and delight your senses:

San Diego restaurants offer deals

San Diego Restaurant Week is back, with well over 100 restaurants offering discounted three-course meals for $20, $30 or $40.