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Find last-minute hotel deals

Now's the time to plan that romantic Valentine's Day getaway for you and your sweetheart. Beat overpriced hotel rates by searching for last-minute deals online. In this Tech Minute, CNET's Kara Tsuboi introduces us to new resources for saving money on...
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If you are looking for a hotel room, but are tired of the same old listings that pop-up through a traditional search, try Roomlia, the website and free app for iPhones and Androids. The service only let's you book up to seven days in advance. Chance to ensure the best last minute prices are available. Once you find your chosen property, a single swipe books the room directly through the hotel. No middle man. A few more taps and you've got a reservation. Stayful's another hotel booking site specifically for boutique hotels. Choose your city, price range and dates up to 30 days out for the best prices. The you can start bidding for your room. There's always a suggested starting bid but feel free to go lower or if haggling is not for you you can book now and lock in the best online rate. And finally if all else fails there's always groupon, recently they've released a specific app called getaways that features only travel and vacation deals but as always remember to read that fine print. In San Francisco, I'm Kara Tsuboi on CNET.com, for CBS News. [MUSIC]

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