Mrs. Cohen said that some people book up to two years ahead, but that last-minute arrangements are usually possible.

But others wound up having to make relatively last-minute arrangements.

Three gentlemen had made last-minute arrangements to fly.

And parents scrambled yesterday to make last-minute baby-sitting arrangements, to take the day off work or to sneak their children into the office.

Most everyone else will be otherwise occupied getting last-minute arrangements taken care of, so you're that much less likely to be missed.

You and I have some last-minute arrangements to see to, and then we will follow him at the end of the week.

He made last-minute arrangements with his staff over the blaring music.

They were finally ushered in to see me while last-minute arrangements were being made for a bed.

Only Brian remained calm and composed as he went over the last-minute arrangements.

But fares change often, and business travelers generally pay a premium for last-minute arrangements.