I've gone on cruises for as little as $60 a day. Here are my 6 secrets to finding last-minute travel deals.

• I've gone on a lot of last-minute trips over the years because I've gotten great deals on cruises.
• Do research and sign up for loyalty programs so you know what a good last-minute deal looks like.
• Sail from a port you can drive to whenever possible and keep an open mind.

Last-minute cruises can be an excellent way to save money.

Holland America Line has its standby program, where travelers can sign up for last-minute cruises for as little as $99 a day.