07/13/2026
Summer has a funny way of making next year’s vacation feel very far away.
But while everyone else is focused on this summer, this is actually when the best resorts, hotels and cruises for next year are quietly disappearing.
Holiday travel, spring break, Alaska, Europe and cruises are already open for booking, and the best options are often gone months before most people even start looking.
Planning early does not mean paying for everything today. It means locking in current pricing before increases hit, securing the limited inventory that sells out first, and avoiding the reality of higher fares, fewer choices and inconvenient schedules that come with waiting.
I broke down the trips you should be planning now and what you risk missing out on if you wait too long.
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