Plan now to visit Yellowstone next year.
“Rooms at all the park’s resorts, like the historic Old Faithful Inn, go on sale May 1 for summer 2017,” says Caroline Travel’s Caroline Wood.
Cash in your points.
“Airlines make redeemable seats available six months out, so if you want to use miles for Thanksgiving travel, plot your itinerary now,” says Gary Leff of Book Your Award.
Book a family cruise.
“Secure larger rooms or connecting cabins for next summer’s sail to destinations like Alaska and the Caribbean, both of which have limited availability,” says Linda Allen of Cruises by Linda.
Go to the Amazon.
“Take a side trip if you’re going to Rio for the Olympics,” says Martin Frankenberg of Matueté. “Low water levels turn riverbeds into beaches, and resorts like Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge should still have space.” Plan ahead with insect repellent and be sure to keep an eye out on the CDC's website for Zika updates before embarking on a trip to Brazil.
Get a short-term rental.
“Italian villas typically rent by the week,” says Andrea Grisdale of IC Bellagio. “But come May, you can get them for shorter stays as owners try to fill up their summer bookings.”