NOW is always the best time to plan your next vacation!!
But seriously, yes there are good ‘seasons’ to plan for travel. If you want to travel for the upcoming holidays, NOW is the time. If you wait much longer, the availability and flexibility diminishes and demand goes up, along with prices.
If you’re looking for next spring/summer, now is a good time to start flushing out destinations and to keep an eye out for specials.
Some destinations (such as Disney) that are requiring advanced reservations for specific days at their location, should be booked as soon as you decide that’s what you want to do.
If you are wanting to cruise, the earlier the better, so you can get the best pick of cabin location, especially if you want multiple cabins and if you want them to connect to another cabin.
Airlines do not allow you to book more than 11 months out, so another thing to keep in mind. The farther out you can book, the better seat selections and time choices will be for your flights. Also, flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are typically less expensive than other days of the week. Saturday travel is the busiest, and then there are the dates that are also crazy to fly – right around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
There aren’t as many last minute deals as there were in years past. But that’s not to say there are zero. So if you feel up to a quick spontaneous getaway soon, or are thinking of planning your next family trip, I can help you navigate this crazy world of travel and ensure you are well prepared and excited to take your next vacation!