The Radar: LivingSocial’s Last-Minute Escapes, Eco-Friendly Hostels, Paris’s New Wine Bars

• Hyper-local, daily deal site LivingSocial is now offering deals on last-minute getaways. LivingSocial Instant Escapes are aimed at travelers who are looking for plans for the upcoming weekend. [MSNBC]

• A stay at one of these 10 eco-friendly hostels will help you save money and the environment. [Gadling]

• Growing in popularity on the Paris scene are bistros à vins, or wine bars, where chefs are pairing great wines with delicious small plates. [Fodor’s]

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Photo: Screen shot of LivingSocial‘s Instant Escapes