Reasons to Book Your Holiday Early

Get steady prices for flights

We’ve all heard of last-minute holiday deals, but many of us have also faced the dreaded price hike as spontaneous holidaymakers fill empty plane seats. If you book in advance, you can monitor the flight prices.

For instance, holidays in Mallorca are very popular with international tourists. In fact, over 11 million international air passengers arrived in Mallorca in 2019, but nearly 10 million of those flew between April and October. Booking ahead means securing plane tickets when prices are low and steady, before everyone else floods the booking system!

Craft your holiday, just how you imagine it

Buying flights in advance also gives you a wider range of options. Know you’re going to fly into a capital city? Why not look around for a hotel, apartment, or charming townhouse for the night before travelling to your final destination? That way, you get even more out of your holiday!

Booking ahead also gives you time to craft the perfect holiday, whether you prefer spontaneous activities or planned schedules. Once the main aspects of your holiday are booked and paid for, you can easily work out how much of your getaway budget remains. And you’ll have plenty of time to research the area. You might just find out about little hideaway beaches, hidden local restaurants, or incredible excursions that you’d never have known about otherwise.

Take advantage of off-peak prices

If you book ahead, you can choose which dates work best for you without battling against fully booked planes and limited accommodation options. In fact, you might be able to grab a brilliant deal by going away at the start or the end of the holiday season.

For example, by booking at the end of summer, you could save almost 2000€ on a week in this stunning three-bedroom holiday villa in Mallorca. With floor-to-ceiling windows, a lovely dining area on the outdoor terrace, and beautiful décor, this villa is the perfect little piece of luxury for your holiday in Mallorca.

More time to plan

Having extra time before you leave means you don’t need to stress about important extras. When you’re scrambling around at the last minute trying to find a deal, it’s easy to forget about make-or-break details like travel insurance or airport transfers. Nobody enjoys turning up at the airport only to realise they forgot to check whether there was long enough left on their passport…

You’ll also have time to work out the finer details of your holiday, such as the best way to get around once you’re there. Do you need a car, or would bike hire be more fun? Is the bus or train system easy to navigate, or would it be better to find accommodation close to the beach? How do taxis work in the local area?

Flexible dates

If you book well in advance, chances are you can be more flexible with dates. Rather than planning your holiday around other events, you can plan other events around your holiday! After all, what’s more important than treating yourself?

Being the first want to book time off at work has its advantages, too. You can submit holiday requests based on dates with less costly flights or when your favourite accommodation is available.

Enjoy the run-up to your holiday

Have you ever mentally planned a holiday, just so you have something to look forward to? Booking in advance means your getaway isn’t just a daydream. You’ve found the perfect destination, chosen your ideal dates, and booked everything.

Now, you can sit back and enjoy the run-up to your holiday, knowing it’s all sorted. After all, a holiday is supposed to be relaxing, right?

Get first pick

If you wait until the last minute, you might have to choose from what’s left. This could be flying very late at night, missing an exciting excursion, or not finding your ideal accommodation. You might even find yourself changing destination based on availability.

For example, those looking for the perfect holiday villa in Mallorca should start browsing in advance. That way, you can have your pick from rustic, farmhouse style fincas, to contemporary Mallorcan villas. This waterfront villa is breath-taking, but it books up very quickly in the summer months.

Lucky holidaymakers can swim in their own private pool, gazing out across the Mediterranean, before lounging on a terrace surrounded by greenery.

Balearic Villas – We know Mallorca

Here at Balearic Villas, we help holidaymakers find their own piece of Mallorca’s island charm. With over 15 years’ experience in the industry and three offices across Mallorca, we know how to find the best the island has to offer. We’re multilingual, so we can guide you through finding the perfect holiday villa in Mallorca.

Browse our selection of holiday villas to get started.