Last-Minute Vacations You Can Book With Your Tax Refund

The key here is flexibility—on destination, dates, and vibe.

A street performer flips for the crowd on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter May 15, 2009, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mario Tama/Getty Images/TNS

By Noreen Kompanik TravelPulse

For those who are getting back more of a tax refund this year than anticipated, it might be nice to celebrate the occasion with a last-minute vacation. While some destinations may require more advance planning to nab good reservations, there are many other options available where last-minute bookings may even prove more affordable.