You may not have thought this, but NOW is the time to book next year’s summer holiday and I would like to explain why this is so. I want you to avoid the pitfalls that many people fall into, so that you can sit back and relax in the knowledge that you have your plans sorted.
Why is this important? Because, seriously, if you leave booking until after Christmas, you’re absolutely going to be in a ‘bun fight’ with everyone else. My advice is, if you wait until you see the summer holiday adverts coming out in the New Year, you’re already too late.
This is about getting the summer holiday you want – the flights that suit you best, the hotels in the best spots, and the best offers. And – with our client holiday payment portal – you can spread the cost over the coming months, so you don’t have a big, shock payment just before you fly.
So, here are my 5 reasons to book your 2026 summer holiday NOW.
#1. The best availability
Whether you know exactly where you want to go, or you need some help to put an itinerary together, the sooner you start booking the better. This applies to flights as well as hotels and private villa accommodation. The key is to get in ahead of the game to secure the best availability for next year.
#2. Better payment options
With good availability comes good prices – prices go up as flights and rooms become scarce. And you can maximise the time you have to pay for your holiday. That’s why our payment portal is so popular – you just pay off the balance as and when you please. Final payments are usually due 12-14 weeks before departure, so the sooner you start, the better you can plan.
#3. Flexible planning
If you need to book time off work, it’s always easier if you have your dates confirmed well in advance. You’ll also be better able to specify flight times, alongside departure and arrival airports, so you’re flying in and out from the closest airport and cutting down on transfer times.
#4. Lock in experiences
I have access to some fantastic experiences, tours and trips across the world. Booking early means I can secure those experiences, guides and opportunities for you, so you can spend the next few months anticipating all the wonderful things ahead of you!
#5. No last-minute panic
Of course, I often book last-minute holidays for clients. But there’s always an element of constraint – we have to go with what’s available. And last-minute booking can be stressful. The easiest way to reduce your stress is to get your booking sorted early. Imagine putting your summer holiday in the diary right now – how does it feel?
Book summer 2026 with Travel Tony
As an experienced Personal Travel Consultant, I organise fantastic holidays all over the world that are completely ABTA and ATOL protected. My knowledge of destinations, resorts, tours and accommodation, alongside access to offers and deals that you won’t find online means that I can put together exactly the holiday you want. A part of the Hays Travel Group, I also have the backing and resource of the largest independent travel group in the UK – meaning great service and prices!
Get in touch today to book for summer 2026.
As a Personal Travel Consultant, I am able to organise fantastic holidays all over the world that are completely ABTA and ATOL protected. Also being part of the Hays Travel Group, I have the backing and resource of the largest independent travel group in the UK – meaning great service and prices!