If you asked me this question, I’d have 10 different answers, depending on your wants and needs. This world is all about supply and demand, and the travel business is no different. What I can say with a 90% certainty ist hat popular itineraries to sought-after destinations and longer duration trips normally book up early, and pricing reflects this. While we always talk about decreasing prices, much of the time prices increase closer to departure.
There’s always the comfort of knowing you have the exact accommodations you want, and being at the front of the line has its benefits. Not to mention that departure dates for tours and cruises do sell out – if they are popular, they may well be gone if you wait. On the tour side, there has also been a move for smaller group travel – so those dates are going to sell out more quickly.
If you have a group of travellers, especially if you have specific requests for your group, book early. If your group is only going to travel if you all travel – ensure that you have good travel protection in place with Cancel For Any Reason coverage!