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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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How to Pick a Four Seasons Hotel for Your Florida Vacation

Did you know there are five Four Seasons Hotels in Florida? How do you decide which Four Seasons Hotel is perfect for your next Florida vacation? I tried to make the decision a bit easier for you with the quick guide below.

When you’re ready to book your Four Seasons stay, don’t forget The Keys to Travel is a Four Seasons Preferred Partner! When you book through The Keys to Travel, affiliated with Gifted Travel Network, you will enjoy exclusive Preferred Partner benefits. Reach out to me if you would like additional information.

The Differences Between the Four Seasons Hotels in Florida

1. Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Fireworks at Disney World with views from FS Orlando
Photographer: Riddle, Don/ Four Seasons

Perfect For:
Families looking for an elevated Orlando stay and Disney World experience.

Highlights:
+ Only resort in Orlando with an adults-only, infinity-edge pool.
+ Explorer Island includes a five-acre water park with a lazy river, a complimentary kids club, two water slides, and a game room.
+ Bonus Disney World perks.
+ Breakfast with Goofy and his pals.
+ Outdoor terraces offering stunning views of lakeside sunsets and the nightly Disney fireworks.

Closest Airport:
Orlando International Airport (MCO) – 30 minutes

The lazy river at the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
Photographer: Riddle, Don/ Four Seasons

2. Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

Four Seasons Palm Beach Pool and Beach
Photo provided by Four Seasons

Perfect For:
Families + Couples looking for a quiet, beach getaway. An ideal location for relaxation and serenity while reconnecting with your loved ones.

Highlights:
+ Top-notch kids club and an on-site doodle pup named Fort!
+ A pool for adults only and a pool for families.
+ Expansive beautiful beach split into an adults section and family section.

Closest Airport:
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) – 15 minutes

Fort the Therapy Dog at FS Resort Palm Beach
Photo provided by Four Seasons

3. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale

Four Seasons Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Perfect For:
Girl’s Getaways

Highlights:
+ Beach concierge service.
+ Easy walking distance to many great dining options.
+ On the quieter edge of Fort Lauderdale.
+ The Bonnet House, a local landmark, is just a few minutes away.

Closest Airport
Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 20 minutes

Ocean View Suite Room at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
Photographer: Stapleton, Rich/ Four Seasons

4. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida

Ocean and Beach at the FS Hotel at The Surf Club
Photographer: Horan, Christian/ Four Seasons

Perfect For:
Couples who want a little bit of everything, from nightlife to beach to outdoor adventure.

Highlights:
+ Cabana experience
+ Champagne bar
+ Exquisite grounds with a serenity lawn, and lush beachfront gardens.
+ Quiet pool for adults-only.
+ Enjoy Peacock Alley as you arrive where you will be surrounded by hand-painted vines and lush greenery for high tea to cocktails at sunset.

Closest Airport:
Miami International Airport (MIA) – 25 minutes

Ocean View Room at Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club
Photographer: Horan, Christian/ Four Seasons

5. Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Rooftop pool at Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Photo provided by Four Seasons

Perfect For:
Solo travelers, business travelers, or couples looking to be in the center of the city.

Highlights:
+ 20 minutes from the Miami airport.
+ 7th-floor terrace is a tropical oasis in the heart of the city.
+ Wading pool with hammocks.

Closest Airport:
Miami International Airport (MIA) – 15 minutes

Room at Four Seasons Miami
Photo provided by Four Seasons

How to Book Your Florida Four Seasons Stay

Which Four Seasons Hotel will you pick for your next Florida vacation? Let us help you make the right decision AND receive exclusive Preferred Partner benefits! To start planning your trip to Florida, email us at hello@thekeystotravel.com or fill out our travel inquiry form and we will be in touch shortly.


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