Vacation planning is probably one of the last things on your mind right now, but it shouldn’t be. Vacation goals are just as important as any other goal you will soon be setting for yourself in 2022. It’s way too easy to let life go on its usual routine and before you know it, the year is halfway through and you haven’t made any vacation plans. Don’t let that be you! 

Here are a few compelling reasons why you should set some time aside now to plan for your 2022 vacation. 

To set aside the time

Sometimes the hardest part of travel and vacation planning is committing to it. Life gets busy and your calendar quickly gets filled with upcoming commitments with each passing day, making it harder to find a good time to get away. 

Be proactive by getting everyone in your family together and looking ahead to next year. Pull out the calendar and start talking about potential dates now that will work for a family vacation. Protect those dates at all costs. Vacations matter! 

To set aside the money 

For many people, a vacation is a treat. A trip may not be an expense you can regularly afford. By planning your 2022 vacation now, you can ensure you have plenty of time to save up money. Putting some funds into a savings account every month could result in a nice chunk of change by the time your vacation dates roll around. The key is to plan ahead and start saving now so that you don’t break your budget or spend more than you should. Even worse, not be able to afford to use your vacation time the way you want because you didn’t prepare ahead by saving for it financially. 

To build anticipation

It is incredibly important to have things to look forward to in your life! Planning a vacation not only gets you dreaming of the adventures that lie ahead, but also makes them a tangible reality. 

Vacation dates are always a bright spot on your yearly calendar and will give you optimism toward what’s to come. When you’re having an especially hard day, think about your upcoming vacation plans as a way to motivate yourself to push through. Better days are ahead! 

To get the vacation rental you want 

Last but certainly not least, the earlier you plan your vacation the better your odds for securing the vacation dates and rental that you and your family prefer. There’s fierce competition out there when it comes to popular vacation rentals and vacation weeks, so stay ahead of the crowd by booking early. The travel limitations of the past couple of years has pushed to desire to travel and vacation up another level—so the longer you wait, the harder it will be to get what you want.