While we’re in the subject of dreams, I’ll browse around my favorite travel websites and pretend that I’m booking a flight to… let’s see… (*reads catalogs*)

There are some last minute deals I could avail of, if I ever decide to go. Even if the big hotels are full, I could always find one cozy place that could offer something for people who didn’t plan ahead. Apparently, some smart people are getting paid to second guess the decisions of procrastinators like me and manage to come up with travel packages suited to my way of thinking.

The catalogs in the following sites provide for really nice daydreaming! Holidays are the best times to think of travelling to exotic places, when people have the money for travelling, and the work-free days to make the most of their vacation.

I’ve picked this places at random from the sites. Ok, not at random. These are actually the more obscure places (obscure to me!) that I occasionally encounter when I’m doing paperwork for foreign publications. It would really be nice to visit and not just read about them in my science journals.

The holidays are almost here! Here are some early planning tips for you to maximize the fun of the season and lessen the hassle.

1. Get your parties catered

Moms and helpers (as well as nice, helpful kids) can be seen bustling around the house during the last minute of the eves of Christmas and New Year. If you’ve tried preparing forholiday meals, you will know how tedious it is and how you feel too tired to participate in the festivities later on. Contacting a good caterer to prepare food for your parties is still the best option for those who want to sit back, relax and enjoy.

2. Wrap your gifts as early as the first day of December

If you haven’t done this already, you’d better start now. People with money (employee bonuses, hooray!) are flocking to malls searching for good finds to give their god children and relatives. By the time you get around to doing it, at the last minute, the best toys/items are gone.

3. Hold the splurging

Before you splurge that holiday bonus, keep in mind everything that you’re obligated to pay, like credit cards. Better yet, before the end of November hits, your target must be to be done with all debts so you’re cards are fresh for the big splurge!

4. Feed your spirit

Christmas is commercialized, but that doesn’t mean it has to be that way too for your spirit. Take time to reflect on the message of Christmas, and encourage your family to do the same!

Enjoy!

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