As lockdown restrictions are eased throughout the world, you may be thinking about going on your next vacation. This is the time to think about the hotel you’ll stay in and the other arrangements that go into planning a new trip. This overview will help you get started. 

Why Should You Plan Your Vacation Far in Advance?

Business is slow for hotels and airlines now, so they’re likely offering better discounts with travel packages. If you book soon, you can take advantage of significant savings.

On the other hand, if you wait too long to begin planning, you may find fewer vacancies. It won’t take long for airlines and hotels to get booked up as more families decide they’re ready to travel to Hawaii or other popular vacation spots.

Planning ahead will also provide extra time to research your destination, so you can come up with an itinerary and save up enough funds to cover the trip.

How to Plan a Vacation 

One Year in Advance

This far in advance, you can choose the best range of dates for your trip and make sure you can get time off from work. For more flexibility, choose dates in the off-season when rates are lower and fewer people are traveling.

Five to Eight Months

At this time, start making flight and hotel reservations. It’s also a good time to put your identification, passports, and other documents together. Bring copies of your medical records and medication prescriptions as well just in case. Make extra copies and keep one set in your carry-on.

Two to Four Months

It’s now time to make reservations for dining and attractions. For instance, you may need to purchase concert tickets to ensure they won’t be sold out by the time you get there.

If you plan on buying vacation insurance, come up with an estimate of your total trip cost to help you shop around.

One Month

If you have small children who won’t be traveling with you, double-check your plans with their babysitter. Also, make arrangements to board your pet.

One to Two Weeks

This is the time to start packing. Remember to pack a phone charger and a change of clothes in your carry-on.

If you don’t have a ride to the airport, schedule a pickup with a local cab company. Also, ask someone to check on your home and collect your mail while you’re away.

 

When you’re dreaming of visiting Honolulu, HI, make plans to stay at The Breakers Hotel. You’ll be close to Waikiki Beach and within walking distance of the area’s most popular attractions. While staying at the hotel, you can enjoy meals at their poolside restaurant. Learn more about their accommodations on their website. To make reservations, call (808) 923-3181.