Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The height season for booking 2015 VACATION in 2014 is May to July & again September to October



 
 
Why do so many folks book a year or more in advance ?

*Their personality drives them so
*Folks enjoy having something to look forward to something in the future
*Their 2014 vacation has been taken

 
And even more importantly ….. Many cruisers want  
*The lowest possible rates
*The best cabin locations
*Categories that are limited
*Seasonal cruises, which sell out the quickest
*Taking a group of family & friends (need to plan 9mo’s to 15 mo’s in advance – depends on the cruise & season).

 
Why do other folks wait till the first of the next year before they book ?
*Their personality doesn’t think that far ahead
*Jobs won’t promise vacation time earlier
*Some hadn’t planned on going, yet they saw an offer or package they could not resist.

 
Often, it’s because folks think they will get a better deal waiting till last minute !

Though this can be true at time, there are many myths to this perception !

50% of the space or more, “starts out” with the lowest possible rates you will see.  25% of the dates, may never go up, 25% may come down, yet 50% of the dates, will go up ! 

Dates that will go up is Summer, holidays, and Feb-March !  And watch out for sailings that only have 1-2 sailings of that itinerary (Good example:  October 23, Carnival Splendor, to Bermuda, out of Norfolk – call me, I have space).  So if you are planning for any of these time, you need to consider booking BEFORE the next year (January 2015).

Two very important situations also sell out quickly …
#1, if you need rooms of more than 2, these cabins sell out FIRST !
#2, if you are taking a group, the allocation for groups goes quickly !

 
OK, early birds …. GET YOUR ENGINES ROLLING … May is upon us.  It’s time to look online at the many options.  Talk to your family.  And talk with co-workers as to when they plan to vacation next year !

 

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