{"id":872136,"date":"2023-02-14T05:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T04:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=872136"},"modified":"2025-03-03T17:30:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T16:30:03","slug":"booking-vacation-last-minute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/booking-vacation-last-minute\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaving booking your vacation to the last minute? You could be missing out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are two different types of travellers: Those who leave things to the last minute, and those who love to prepare well in advance. While we love a bit of spontaneity when we travel, the early birds are the real winners when it comes to booking a vacation. From giving you more options and helping you save money, to avoiding the disappointment of missing out and ensuring a stress-free planning process, here\u2019s why you should book early for your next trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-can-secure-the-trip-you-want\"><strong>You can secure the trip you want<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we emerge from the pandemic, everyone is ready to travel again. That means <em>everything<\/em> is selling out earlier than ever. If you want to snag your dream trip on your ideal dates, you\u2019ve got to book in advance. We already know that time-specific tours are already selling out for 2023 like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/ways-to-go\/christmas-festivals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas market tours<\/a>, Scandinavia trips to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/scandinavian-northern-lights?optionId=1719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Lights<\/a>, trips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/asia\/japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japan<\/a> to see the cherry blossoms, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States<\/a> trips to see the fall foliage. And if you want to go to a specific event like the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe\/scotland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scotland<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/tastes-and-sounds-of-the-south?optionId=472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Orleans<\/a> Jazz Festival, or a destination with limited tickets like Machu Picchu in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/south-america\/peru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peru<\/a>, it\u2019s absolutely essential to book early. We\u2019re also seeing our guest\u2019s favourite trips selling out months in advance like our all-time most popular tour, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best of Italy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line? It\u2019s first in, first served \u2013 so get in early to secure your dream trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED BLOG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/bucket-list-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 iconic bucket list trips to take in 2023 (before they sell out)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2023\/02\/couple-cappadocia-turkey-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"couple smiling at each in Cappadocia with hot air balloons at sunset in the background\" class=\"wp-image-872139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/couple-cappadocia-turkey-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/couple-cappadocia-turkey-220x330.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/couple-cappadocia-turkey.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-earlier-you-book-the-better-your-planning\"><strong>The earlier you book, the better your planning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any big event, the more time you have to plan, the better. Booking your vacation early will ensure you have ample time to make all the necessary preparations for passports, visas, vaccinations, banking and other essentials. Passports and visas alone can take months to arrange, plus you\u2019ll need to notify employers and potential house-sitters or pet-sitters ahead of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also have more time to save for your trip and plan out a budget. An extra few months, or even a year, of saving can make all the difference when it comes time to take off for your dream holiday.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED BLOG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/booking-travel-for-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking travel for 2023? Here are our data expert&#8217;s 10 essential tips to follow<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2023\/02\/traveller-bridge-mountains.jpg\" alt=\"traveller walking over a wooden bridge surrounded by rocky mountains and green forest\" class=\"wp-image-872140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/traveller-bridge-mountains.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/traveller-bridge-mountains-264x330.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-have-more-options-when-you-book-earlier\"><strong>You have more options when you book earlier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re booking your vacation at the last minute, you have to take whatever\u2019s left in terms of flights, tours, hotels, and activities. When you book earlier, you have your pick of the lot and can plan the ultimate trip that\u2019s perfect for you. This is especially important if you\u2019re booking as a group. You don\u2019t want to be forced to travel separately or miss out on tours or activities because you booked too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED BLOG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/vit-trafalgar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 5 tours our VITs book time and time again<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-can-take-advantage-of-sales\"><strong>You can take advantage of sales<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They say the early bird catches the worm and that\u2019s absolutely true when it comes to booking a vacation. In this case, the worm is lower prices. When you book early, you\u2019ll often find better fares and special sales, where you can score a great deal on your trip. It\u2019s worth getting in early just for the savings! You can always check Trafalgar&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deals page<\/a> to see if we&#8217;re having a sale, or better yet \u2013 sign up for our email newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED BLOG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/2023-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Editor&#8217;s Pick: The 2023 tours you should book now with 10% off<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2023\/02\/traveller-taj-mahal-india-785x1024.jpg\" alt=\"traveller sitting on a rug in front of the Taj Mahal at sunrise\" class=\"wp-image-872141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/traveller-taj-mahal-india-785x1024.jpg 785w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/traveller-taj-mahal-india-253x330.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/traveller-taj-mahal-india.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peace-of-mind\"><strong>Peace of mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re booking a vacation, it\u2019s easy to feel paralysed by decisions and options. But the longer you leave it, the more stressful it becomes as you watch prices go up and trips sell out. Booking early provides peace of mind. When you know you\u2019ve already secured your booking, you can really enjoy the excitement and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/02\/05\/travel\/future-trips-anticipation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anticipation of your trip<\/a>, without worrying about all the arrangements so close to your departure date. As you set off on your holiday, feeling prepared and unfrazzled, you\u2019ll be glad you booked early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you enjoy a last-minute getaway or do you prefer to book early? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are two different types of travellers: Those who leave things to the last minute, and those who love to prepare well in advance. 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