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Marcie Cheung | Marcie in Mommyland

Your summer travel wake-up call

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

I don't want to stress you out, but... summer is closer than it feels.

I say this as someone who has absolutely waited too long to book things and then spent a lot of time on waitlists being very sad about it. Some experiences really do sell out months in advance, and the ones that fill up fastest are always the ones you most want to do.

So here's my gentle nudge: if you have any idea where you're going this summer, now is the time to start locking in the stuff that matters. Eiffel Tower tickets in Paris. Glacier hikes in Alaska. Whale watching and bear viewing tours. Luau reservations in Hawaii. Flytographer sessions in whatever city you're visiting (I just wrote about this... the good time slots go fast). Tours and activities through Viator or GetYourGuide for whatever destination is on your list.

Even if you don't have flights booked yet, you can often book experiences and cancel if your plans change. Way better than the alternative.

On the blog right now I've got resources for a bunch of the destinations I get asked about most for summer travel (Paris, London, Italy, Alaska, Hawaii, and more.) Start there if you're still figuring out where to go, and then start clicking "book."

Your future self will thank you.

​Browse summer travel resources on the blog →​

Marcie

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Marcie Cheung | Marcie in Mommyland

I'm a Seattle-based family travel blogger providing tips and tricks for visiting top family destinations like Disney Parks, Hawaii, Europe, the Pacific Northwest, and more! I send monthly newsletters and I blog at marcieinmommyland.com.

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