Is it too late to plan spring break? Yes

CHICAGO -- Maybe your plans for the holidays are all set and you're looking ahead to spring break.

Well, according to some folks, you're already too late.

A survey of 217 Carlson Wagonlit travel agents asked "When should spring break travelers book vacations to lock in best value?"

The survey, conducted Oct. 31 through Nov. 9, found that 53 percent said, "They should have done so a month ago or earlier."

Only 2 percent said spring break planners looking for value have until the end of December.

A second survey of 205 Carlson Wagonlit agents conducted Nov. 9-26 asked when travelers ought to be booking for summer vacations to lock in best value.

Forty-three percent said right now, 16 percent said by the end of December, 16 percent said by the end of January, and 22 percent said by the end of February.