We’re last minute people, maybe a week in advance without air travel, a month with. A family friend just invited us to join them on a vacation NOVEMBER 2025. That seems bonkers to me!
How far in advance do you plan a small trip like a road trip or visiting family, and how far in advance for a big trip like international travel, a cruise, or Disney?
Weekend trips can be quick - day or two before. Longer trips that require time off take a little extra planning-maybe 2-3 months. Earliest I’ve planned was ~6 months for 7 people to go from US to Paris for a week. Planned about 4-5 months before Italy. It had to match dates with my husband’s work travel and i wanted to research lodging to make sure my 76 yo mom could manage the walking, stairs, etc.