How to plan beach trips now for a happier 2026

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Plan now and start looking forward to vacation time in 2026. (Alabama’s Beaches)

Imagine looking at your 2026 calendar, and the first things that meet your eye are swaths of days marked, “OFF – Beach trip! ☀️”  

Research proves that looking forward to something makes people as happy as doing the thing. You can step into the new year carrying those wonderful feelings, planning and anticipating your glorious getaways to Alabama’s Beaches.

Read on for all you need to know about giving that gift to yourself, someone else (or both of you), including info on how planning now gets you the best scheduling, lodging and deals.

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Lisa Battles
Lisa Battles

Lisa is a content strategist, editor and writer with 25+ years of experience in news, marketing and PR for leading brands in tourism, economic development, media and music. She is a journalism graduate of Auburn University.

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