One of the questions I hear the most from people is about when they should start planning a vacation. My answer is always the same – start NOW!
While some plans can be left to the last minute you will most certainly not get the same value for your travel dollars than if you had started planning in advance.
I’ve been working this week on Spring Break trips for several families. Yes, Spring Break of 2018 when kids haven’t even started back to school for the year, seems crazy, right? Well, would you believe that many of the most convenient flights are already sold out as are many of the resorts in the most popular spots?
Heavy travel times, such as those around school breaks and holidays are always quicker to fill up than other times of the year. Those are the vacations that you need to start planning much sooner.
For those travelers who have the luxury of traveling at any time of the year, you’ve got a bit more flexibility in planning. However, that doesn’t mean that if you’re planning a big trip to an exotic locale that you can wait until 6 months out and still expect the most convenient flights or the hotel room of your choice.
Did you know that many world cruises sell out within hours of being opened for sale up to two years before the departure date? Now that’s something that you absolutely can’t plan just before you are ready to leave.
Gone are the days of waiting until the last minute to get the lowest price. It was a common practice of cruise lines to discount unsold cabins in the final days before sailing. Fortunately, those practices have all but disappeared in the last few years and those cruise lines are now rewarding guests who book early with the lowest fares.
Certainly the actual time spent traveling is going to provide memories and happiness for years to come, but studies have shown that a great deal of happiness actually comes from the anticipation of the trip as well.
Those who wait until a few months before vacation to start planning might find that while the prices are more than expected that their stress levels rise.
Vacations are meant to bring joy, not add stress. Let the professionals here at Slaydon’s travel help you bring joy to your next vacation. Click here and we can get started now.
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