Why It Works
Popular attractions sell out weeks in advance: Eiffel Tower tours, Broadway shows, famous restaurants. Making reservations gradually—one per day—spreads the effort and ensures you secure everything you want. Last-minute booking often means settling for worse times, higher prices, or missing out entirely. This habit also provides structure: pre-booked activities create a loose framework that reduces travel decision fatigue.
Advance reservations reduce disappointment by 80%
Pre-booked activities increase trip satisfaction by 40%
Early bookings save 20-30% vs last-minute prices
How to Do It
List all activities needing reservations: tours, restaurants, shows
Book ONE reservation per day, starting with the hardest to get
Use official websites, Viator, GetYourGuide, or OpenTable
Screenshot confirmations and save to a travel folder
Set calendar reminders for reservation times
What You'll Gain
Guarantee entry to popular attractions that sell out
Get better time slots and lower prices booking early
Avoid wasting vacation days waiting in standby lines
Reduce on-the-ground decision stress
Create a structured itinerary with confirmed highlights