It’s September 1. School’s back in session (or will be soon.) The holidays are just around the corner. But now is the PERFECT time to start planning for next year’s family vacation getaway! Here’s why!

1. There are steals to be had!

If you pay in advance for a cabin or house rental at your favorite family beach vacation, you may be eligible for a significant discount. This means you can save tons of money.

2. You’ll have time to investigate the best deal.

If you wait until the last minute, you’ll probably pay more than you’d like for your cabin or hotel room. Instead of spending a fortune on a fun family vacation, spend wisely. Begin collecting travel magazines and compare prices.

3. You’re (almost) guaranteed the cream of the crop.

Do you feel like every year you just can’t seem to get into the resort you want? Maybe you need to start planning your family vacation destinations earlier! By giving yourself 10 months, you’ll be able to easily snag lucrative hotspots before others beat you to them!

4. You will be excited for next year’s fun family vacation!

Nothing beats the winter doldrums like knowing that you’ll be at a family vacation spot in a few short months! Plan your fun family vacation today and it’ll boost your spirits when the winds howl and the snow flies!