Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 22:00     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Santorini is really overpriced and they screw over tourists with restaurant scams.

Have you considered a cruise? You’ll be able to see more of Greece that way.

There’s a greek cruise line called Celestyal (I think) or you could try Royal Caribbean or Celebrity.

Regardless, start researching flights and hotels now. Summer is super crowded.


I have done a cruise like this and in OP's situation, I wouldn't do it. If her DC wants to see Santorini it is probably best early in the day and in the evening, when the cruise crowds have dispersed, so staying there is necessary.


+1.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 08:13     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
OP here - Thanks! I haven't started really researching, but I'm assuming it will be multi-city. I've actually considered contacting a travel agent to put together an itinerary, but I usually book everything myself. I'll start putting it together this fall.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2024 22:21     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I never plan that far ahead. I just booked my flight to Europe yesterday for traveling in mid July for two weeks. Got a decent deal on United Premium Plus seats for two.


What's a decent deal?


$1100 each, but this is a multi city trip and we have lots of flexibility with dates. Took a while of playing around with dates and cities to find something.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2024 15:28     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
Anonymous wrote:I never plan that far ahead. I just booked my flight to Europe yesterday for traveling in mid July for two weeks. Got a decent deal on United Premium Plus seats for two.


What's a decent deal?
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2024 15:20     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
I never plan that far ahead. I just booked my flight to Europe yesterday for traveling in mid July for two weeks. Got a decent deal on United Premium Plus seats for two.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2024 15:19     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
Anonymous wrote:Santorini is really overpriced and they screw over tourists with restaurant scams.

Have you considered a cruise? You’ll be able to see more of Greece that way.

There’s a greek cruise line called Celestyal (I think) or you could try Royal Caribbean or Celebrity.

Regardless, start researching flights and hotels now. Summer is super crowded.


I have done a cruise like this and in OP's situation, I wouldn't do it. If her DC wants to see Santorini it is probably best early in the day and in the evening, when the cruise crowds have dispersed, so staying there is necessary.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2024 20:43     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
October onwards.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2024 12:35     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
I would look around November, although sometimes the smaller hotels shut down in the winter and you need to wait until March.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2024 11:50     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
If booking flights rather than a package, airlines vary regarding how far in advance they release flights. Some are about 330 days in advance.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2024 11:39     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
Santorini is really overpriced and they screw over tourists with restaurant scams.

Have you considered a cruise? You’ll be able to see more of Greece that way.

There’s a greek cruise line called Celestyal (I think) or you could try Royal Caribbean or Celebrity.

Regardless, start researching flights and hotels now. Summer is super crowded.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2024 11:21     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My DC is graduating next year and has asked for years to go to Greece, specifically Santorini. We'd like to take them next summer after graduation, probably in late June 2025. When is the best time to book that trip? I never book more than 5 months out, but I usually let deals point me in the direction to go.


Why do you never book more than 5 months out?


I just don’t plan that far ahead. We usually have a lot of moving pieces and it’s hard to lock in. Once DC has graduated, it gets easier and this trip would trump other things.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2024 09:20     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
Anonymous wrote:My DC is graduating next year and has asked for years to go to Greece, specifically Santorini. We'd like to take them next summer after graduation, probably in late June 2025. When is the best time to book that trip? I never book more than 5 months out, but I usually let deals point me in the direction to go.


Why do you never book more than 5 months out?
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2024 09:18     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
There are no deals during summer. Book far out.
Anonymous
Post 05/31/2024 16:47     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
Book through Costco 6-9 months in advance.
Anonymous
Post 05/31/2024 13:58     Subject: Best time to book for next summer
My DC is graduating next year and has asked for years to go to Greece, specifically Santorini. We'd like to take them next summer after graduation, probably in late June 2025. When is the best time to book that trip? I never book more than 5 months out, but I usually let deals point me in the direction to go.