There’s something extra magical about the holidays, golden lights flickering everywhere, the sound of family gatherings, and a sense of losing track of time. If you’re dreaming of a luxury holiday getaway that actually feels like a vacation, the time to plan is now.
Whether you're eyeing a private villa in the Riviera Nayarit or a full estate buyout in Europe, here are five compelling reasons to secure your festive travel early straight from our luxury travel experts.
1. The Best Rooms, Villas, and Suites Go First
In luxury travel, “standard” doesn’t exist especially around the holidays. The most coveted accommodations go fast. We’re talking oceanfront villas with private pools, multi-bedroom suites with panoramic views, and full residences that will feel like your home away from home, but with private chefs and butlers.
Why book early? These top-tier suites are often reserved 6–9 months in advance and many are available to preferred partners like KJ Travel. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Want ideas? Take a peek at Four Seasons Tamarindo, a secluded, ultra-private escape ideal for holiday luxury.
2. Buyouts Take Strategy (and Time)
Booking a hotel or estate buyout is the ultimate festive flex, but it’s not something to leave to chance. From contracts to curated menus and private staffing to festive décor, it takes advance planning to do it right.
Whether you’re planning a multigenerational gathering or an intimate “just us” retreat, booking early gives you: Access to rare availability, flexibility to customize and time to bring the vision to life
3. School Holidays = Global Competition
If you’re syncing your travel with school breaks, you’re not alone, families across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and beyond are doing the same. That means you’re competing on a global level for a very finite number of family-friendly luxury suites and connecting rooms. And while we always advocate for smart connections, holiday travel is one time where "wait and see" rarely works in your favor.
Planning with school calendars? Check out our Luxury Spring Break for Families for more family-focused recommendations.
4. Better Flights, Better Routes, Better Prices
Let’s not forget the skies. Premium flight availability is limited during festive weeks, especially for nonstop routes and business class seats. Booking early means you’ll likely get better pricing, better flight times, and fewer headaches.
5. Early Bookers Get the Perks
Think beachfront villa and the prime spot for the New Year’s Eve dinner. Think the resort’s top private guide, the horseback ride on Christmas morning, the bonfire for your group only. Booking early means you get the full experience on those activities that will add a special touch to your holidays.
Let’s Make It the Festive Season You Get to Enjoy
Because these aren’t just vacations, they’re memory-makers. They’re the stories that come up every holiday season after, the ones you’ll still be talking about long after the decorations are packed away.
Let KJ Travel handle every detail with exclusive access, expert insights, and a touch of festive magic.
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