Why Today Is the Best Day to Plan a Vacation

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Dear T+L Reader,

Today is National Plan For Vacation Day. (We promise we’re not making that up.) So even if you may not have woken up with the intent to plan a grand getaway, you probably should. Americans have left more than 600 million paid vacation days on the table in recent years.

Don’t be one of those people: Make 2017 the year that you take full advantage of your precious PTO, and celebrate this unofficial holiday by picking your next vacation destination.

As always, we want to help! Here are a few places to start on your vacation planning adventure:

Step 1: Pick a Destination
The world is full of amazing places, and choosing just one can be downright overwhelming. Peruse our top 50 places to travel in 2017 for some inspiration (and major wanderlust).

Step 2: Book a Flight
Flying doesn’t have to be a chore. With the right airline, it can be a great way to kick off a truly memorable vacation. Check out the world’s best airlines for customer service before booking your airfare.

Step 3: Find a Hotel
Hotels have become much more than a place to lay your head at night. For the best of the best, take a look at our top 100 hotel list from the World’s Best Awards. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious lodge, romantic inn, or a city hotel that doubles as the area’s best bar, we’ve got you covered.

Step 4: Start Planning Your Itinerary
Picking a destination, booking a flight, and finding a hotel are the easiest parts of planning a vacation. Next up: Start planning all of the fun things you want to see and do on your trip. Take note if there are any bucket list restaurants in the area (and make sure to check our list!), any location-specific natural phenomena (Northern Lights, we’re looking at you), or music festivals in your destination of choice. Also: Never be ashamed of taking in all of the tourist attractions—they’re popular for a reason.

Step 5: Upgrade Your Luggage
After everything is planned, and all you have is your excitement to get you through long work days, treat yourself and upgrade your luggage. Never underestimate the power of a solid carry-on.

Best,
T+L Editors

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