The holiday season always requires planning in advance. Because we want to help you get the best out of your vacation, we’ve gathered the destinations that still have availability. Although our biggest recommendation is to start booking as soon as possible, we will also explain how the waitlist works and how you can book your next trip.
🎄DECEMBER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
If you want to travel during the holidays, it may seem a bit early to start packing your bags. However, this is the ideal moment to start exploring your options.
At Royal Holiday, we always recommend that you start planning your vacation three or more months in advance, especially during high travel season. Planning ahead increases your chances of securing availability at your preferred hotels and gives you time to compare prices across different destinations and dates without feeling rushed.
As one of the busiest travel times of the year, December tends to fully book months in advance.
Instead of waiting until the last minute, you can start planning your holiday trips today with the help of your Holiday Advisor.
🏖️CANCUN AND COZUMEL
If you’re thinking about spending your winter break in the Mexican Caribbean, Cancun and Cozumel still have availability for the end of the year.
Start checking your options today and compare different dates and travel arrangements. Do you want to visit during Christmas or New Year’s? Once you have this decided, you can start planning with peace of mind knowing your main reservation is set.
Although we have availability now, spots fill up rapidly during high season. Because conditions change quickly from day to day, these open spots may disappear in the coming weeks if you don’t book soon.
If Cancun and Cozumel are already on your radar, we recommend looking at these options sooner rather than later.
MIAMI AND ORLANDO: TWO DESTINATIONS WITH GOOD AVAILABILITY
If your ideal holiday trip involves staying in the US but going somewhere warm, Miami and Orlando are great options. These destinations typically have availability a few months before December.
Miami is a wonderful choice if you want to end 2026 with great shopping, delicious food, and a fun beach trip. Orlando, on the other hand, is ideal for families and anyone who loves theme parks.
The major advantage of booking these destinations today is securing lower rates on additional travel essentials such as flights, car rentals, theme park passes, and excursion activities.
Through Royal Travel, you can complete your reservation with these extra add-ons while organizing your trip with confidence.
🗽DESTINATIONS YOU SHOULD BOOK ASAP
For other destinations, the situation is a bit different.
Properties that are not part of our main inventory tend to have lower availability during peak season, meaning these hotels often sell out months in advance.
Some of these popular destinations include:
- New York
- Condos in the US
- Destinations in Brazil
Although these locations fill up faster, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider them. This is where our waitlist comes in handy.
📞IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITLIST, COMMUNICATION IS KEY
If you are on the waitlist, make sure to keep your phone nearby and keep an eye out for calls or emails from your Holiday Advisor. Check out the guide to alternative destinations that no one else has shared with you—right here.
You may need to confirm dates or give approval for a quick booking the moment an opening becomes available.
Responding to calls or emails promptly will help the Royal Holiday team process your reservation in a timely manner.
✈️WHAT IF A DESTINATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR MEMBERSHIP HOTELS?
Don’t worry, there is another option!
TravelXtra, our exclusive members’ platform, allows you to search for alternative lodging options outside of traditional membership inventory.
This is especially useful if you are trying to reserve a stay in a high-demand city during peak travel season. For example, if you are interested in visiting New York during Christmas, exploring these alternative options through TravelXtra is a smart step.
🗓️ YOUR WINTER TRIP CAN START TODAY
You don’t need your entire daily itinerary planned out today, but it is important to define the main details: travel dates, destination, and travel companions.
Once you have these details set, contact your Holiday Advisor to check availability. If there is an open spot, you can complete your booking immediately. If you are placed on a waitlist, your Holiday Advisor will guide you through the next steps and provide alternative options, such as searching through TravelXtra.
December may feel far away, but the best trips take time to plan. If you already know where you want to spend the end of 2026, now is the perfect time to get started!✈️🎄