Travelocity, has introduced gift certificates for one of the fastest-growing trends in travel - last- minute getaways.

With new, easy-to-buy Travelocity
Last Minute Deals gift certificates, last-minute shoppers can buy the perfect gift online in a matter of minutes - no holiday crowds and no winter weather. And shoppers` friends and family will really like the gift of travel—as well as the break from work or just an excuse to get out of town for the weekend.

About Travelocity Last Minute Deals gift certificates:

Last Minute Deals are weekend getaway packages to hundreds of domestic and international destinations from 36 departure cities, with more destinations and departure cities on the way

Last Minute Deals can include airfare, hotel, rental car and often cool extras such as tickets to concerts and sporting events, or complimentary meals at some of the hottest restaurants in town

Certificate recipients can shop specifically for trips that best suit their personal travel interests—from Broadway musicals in New York and the sunny beaches of Mexico, to dancing the night away in Madrid

Last Minute Deals can be booked from 14 days to three hours prior to departure; Last Minute Deals gift certificates are valid up to one year from the date of issue

Key details such as specific airline, flight time and hotel choice are revealed upfront during the booking process

Gift certificates can be immediately sent via e-mail to recipients with “glad tidings,” or e-mailed to the purchaser for forwarding later

Gift certificates are available in any whole dollar amount; Last Minute Deals start at $150 per person

Gift certificates are available online at www.travelocity.com/giftcertificates

Gift certificates are only redeemable toward the purchase of Travelocity Last Minute Deals packages

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