WHEN SHOULD YOU BOOK YOUR VACATION? HAVE A LOOK!
North America
Alaska and Canada: Book six to nine months ahead for summer travel; the top properties sell out as early as September or October for the following summer.
Disney: Book at least seven months out.
Mexico: Book eight to 12 months ahead for Christmas/New Year’s, and at least four months ahead for other times of year.
Caribbean and the Atlantic Islands
St. Barts: Book 11 months ahead for villas; for hotels, book six months ahead for larger properties, nine months ahead for smaller ones.
Central America
Costa Rica: Book 9 to 12 months ahead for Christmas, New Years, Easter, and Spring Break. For July and August, book six months in advance. For the rest of the year, three months in advance is fine.
Nicaragua: Book six to eight months ahead for high season (November–April). For July and August, book three months ahead; for the rest of the year, two months is sufficient.
South America
Brazil: Book four to six months ahead for low season, eight to nine months ahead for Christmas/New Year’s and Carnaval. Book a year or more out for hot spots like Trancoso during those prime times.
Colombia: Book six months ahead for the high seasons (Easter and Christmas/New Year’s), three months ahead for other times of year.
The Galapagos: Book 10 to 12 months ahead during the warm air/water season (December to June), six to eight months ahead for other times of year.
Patagonia: Book six to eight months ahead for peak season (December to February).
Peru: Book six to eight months ahead for travel during the dry season (May to October).
Europe
Spain and Portugal: Book six months ahead for high season (May to September); eight to 10 months ahead for Christmas/New Year’s or Easter.
Turkey: Book four months ahead for gulet yacht charters during the prime season (May to October).
U.K. and Ireland: Book six to 10 months ahead.
Asia
Bali: Book six to 10 months ahead during high season (July to September and Christmas/New Years), four to six months ahead for other times of year.
Bhutan: Book six to 10 months ahead during high festival seasons (March, April, October, and November).
Myanmar: Book six to 10 months ahead.
Southeast Asia: Book six months ahead, even earlier for travel during Christmas/New Year’s.
Africa and Middle East
East Africa: Book six to 12 months ahead; book 18 months ahead if you want to stay at small camps.
Israel: Book six months ahead for high season (spring and fall, outside of major holidays).
Morocco: Book at least six months ahead for spring and fall travel, eight months ahead for Christmas or Easter.
Australia and Pacific
Papua New Guinea: Book 12 months ahead for the Mt. Hagen Cultural Show in August. For the rest of the year, three to six months in advance is fine.
Fiji: Book six to eight months ahead for the first three weeks in July, when Aussies and Kiwis flock to Fiji to escape their winter. For the rest of the year, three to six months in advance is fine.
New Zealand: Book 9 to 12 months ahead for Christmas and New Years, especially if you want to stay at the ultra-luxury lodges. Book nine months ahead during Chinese New Year, America’s Cup races, and All Blacks games. For the rest of the year, six months is plenty.
Australia: Book 10 to 12 months ahead for top-end luxury lodges, Kimberley cruises, Great Barrier Reef islands, and the Red Centre during high season (April–September), and for Melbourne during the Australian Open in January. Book six to nine months ahead for Tasmania during peak season (October–March), especially if you’re doing a multi-day walk. For all else, three to six months’ lead time is fine.
French Polynesia and the Cook Islands: Book 9 to 11 months in advance, particularly if you want one of the overwater bungalows with a prime view.
Cruises
Book six to 12 months ahead.
Contact me to book your vacation.
P. ‘Buffy’ Robblee
Independent Professional Travel Consultant
(37 Years Travel Experience)
Phone: 226-626-5749
Toll Free: 844-313-6350
Email: travelwithbuffy@gmail.com
Website: http://www.buffyrobblee.thetravelagentnextdoor.com/
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