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Plan Your Summer Vacation: Why January Is the Best Time to Start Planning

As the holiday season has wound down and the new year begins, January presents the perfect opportunity to start planning your summer vacation. For travelers seeking luxury and exclusivity, early planning is the key to unlocking unforgettable experiences. Here’s why January is the ideal time to start creating your dream getaway.

Sarah Key with The Keys to Travel working behind a laptop to help you plan your summer vacation

Why January is the Best Time to Plan Your Summer Vacation

1. Exclusive Access to Luxury Properties

Most sought-after luxury properties, like unique villas, five-star resorts, and boutique hotels, book up quickly during the peak summer season. We believe where you stay is an important part of creating the ideal trip. Planning your summer vacation in January ensures access to your desired accommodations before they sell out.

Plan your summer vacation early to secure a private Villa at The Brando in French Polynesia with a private pool and private beach access

Private Villa at The Brando

2. Premium Flight Options

How you get to and from your destination can determine how you start and end your trip on a positive or negative note. Early booking means securing the most ideal flight itinerary, first-class seats, direct flights, and your chosen travel dates. You will also avoid those dreadful last-minute flight price hikes. Early planning helps create a seamless travel experience from start to finish.

3. Tailored, Exclusive Experiences

Exclusive, high-end experiences don’t often happen overnight. When you start planning your summer vacation in January, it gives us time to curate these personalized, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that require advanced reservations, such as private yacht charters, exclusive tours, and Michelin-star dining. Start early to secure your ideal crafted itinerary that checks off everything on your dream itinerary.

4. Stress-Free Planning for Your Summer Vacation

Waiting until the last minute to plan your summer vacation can be stressful. Starting early means a more relaxed and enjoyable planning process by minimizing the chaos of scrambling to book everything last minute. When planning your vacation early with The Keys to Travel, we will have ample time to guarantee exactly what you want, finalize details, and make special requests on your behalf, like scheduling a relaxing bubble bath after you return from a day adventuring throughout Queenstown, New Zealand!

Bubble Bath overlooking lake and mountains in Queenstown New Zealand
Bubble Bath in Queenstown, New Zealand

5. Peace of Mind

What’s more stressful than having “plan summer vacation” constantly on your to-do list? With your summer trip planned early, you can relax and focus on your personal and professional goals for the year. Knowing that your dream getaway is booked brings peace of mind and excitement as summer approaches.

Silhouette of family of 3 on the beach in Mexico surrounded by palm trees.

Summer Family Vacation

Start Planning Your Summer Vacation with The Keys to Travel

At The Keys to Travel, we specialize in creating unique, luxury travel experiences for couples, families, and groups. To start planning your unforgettable summer escape, contact us at hello@thekeystotravel.com or fill out our travel inquiry form.

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