What's the Best Time to Book your Vacations? Now.

When is the best time to book your next escape? Now. The wine show in Portugal will be broadcasted worldwide in 2020. Are you going to miss out on the opportunity to join us for the best wine and food tours? Get ahead of everyone else and book your future memories now. Here's why...

There have been a few studies on this subject and it seems the best time to book your vacations depends on the destination. One of the most recent studies comes from TripAdvisor where they analyzed 28 of the most popular travel destinations. 

This study concluded that the best time to book vacations can vary from 2 to 9 months in advance, again, depending on the destination. Lisbon in Portugal, for example, requires 4 to 8 months in advance to book the best travel deals. In this particular case, if you're thinking of booking your vacations in Portugal, it might be wise to plan it now. The Wine Show is a TV show that is broadcasted in more than 100 countries and Portugal will be a backdrop to this new 2020 season. On top of that, Portugal was elected in 2017, 2018 and 2019, in different categories for the best destination by The World Travel Awards. Need more reasons? We have something else to share. Douro Valley is the oldest wine region in the world, located just 2hours drive from the second-largest city in Portugal, Porto. Alentejo wines are mentioned in The Wine Show as the Portuguese wine that made James Purefoy cry. Lisbon is colorful, bright, a museum at the open sky. What else?

Follow our tip and come see it through your own eyes. Bring a loved one and that is the recipe for making the best memories. 

Portugal is on the radar for wine&food tours, wine lovers from all over the world visit us for cultural getaways and moments of lavish gastronomic delight. The wine show will feature Portugal. Portuguese wines and culture in 2020. If you want to join us, the time for booking the best accommodation for 2020, is now. Why? 

No matter where you decide to go for your next vacations, there are a few tips to keep in mind.

1. Off-Season Great Deals

Most travelers book their vacations during or for the high season but that's not when you find the best deals. Most destinations have that sweet spot just before or just after high season when you can benefit from the same weather conditions, everything is less busy, places aren't overcrowded, there are fewer lines to the main attractions, restaurants and hotels have more availability (and a more attentive service), and prices are lower! We would say that there is no better timing than now to guarantee a visit to the best places featured on The wine show. Portugal is a small yet trendy country, you must book it asap!

2. Less Expensive Destinations

Sometimes we overlook the value of our currency in the countries we are visiting. There are a lot of great travel destinations where a dollar can stretch the furthest allowing you to save money or even to upgrade to a better travel package. In Portugal, for example, you can find great deals. This is a country where you pay fair prices for a great service with excellent quality standards, or in other words, you’ll get great value for money.

3. Early Booking

Booking your vacation earlier can grant you better deals and you'll have your pick to the best hotels, resorts, and dates - which can be always fully booked in high season. Book in advance and get more for less money. 

4. Trusty Online Travel Agencies

Many travelers book their vacation on sketchy websites that offer a lot of "too good to be true" cheap deals. These websites usually have very unclear information about their policies that many times we tend to overlook because of the great deal opportunity we are getting. Pay close attention, look out for hidden fees,  carefully read the fine print, read reviews, and choose trusty online booking websites, preferably a local and experienced travel agency. Why? They know the best experiences and they will also recommend the ones that best fit your profile and preferences. 

There isn't a "one size fits all" formula but we all know that booking your trip at the right time can make a huge difference in your budget and expectations. We mentioned before the availability for the best places, so timing is everything when it comes to booking the perfect accommodation or that special off-track experience or wine tasting.