Planning an adventure for next year might feel a long way off, but booking early can make your trip easier, more flexible and potentially better value – while giving you something exciting to look forward to.

One of the biggest advantages of booking your adventure early is having more choice when it comes to flights. You’re more likely to find the departure times, routes and connections that work best for you, as well as securing a good fare before prices rise or the most convenient options sell out.

There’s another benefit when you book your flights with KE. For the majority of flights, you do not have to pay for your flights upfront, meaning you can secure your preferred flights without having to make the full payment straight away. It’s one less thing to worry about and makes planning your adventure well in advance much easier.

You don’t have to pay for your whole trip in one go. Once you’ve paid your deposit, you can pay the remaining balance over time in as many instalments as you like. It’s a flexible way to budget for your adventure throughout the year.

Whether you’re taking on a major adventure or simply want to feel fitter and more confident on the trail, booking now gives you plenty of time to get ready. Whether you’re dreaming of a big challenge such as Kilimanjaro or a Himalayan trek, or want to build your confidence with back-to-back days of walking ahead of a week in Madeira or Norway, having months to build your fitness, practise with your kit and prepare mentally can make a huge difference.

Popular adventures can fill up well in advance, particularly during peak travel seasons, and some trips only have a handful of departures each year. Booking early gives you a better chance of securing your preferred departure date, rather than having to fit your plans around availability.

There’s something motivating about having an adventure in the diary. Booking early gives you months to plan, prepare and get excited, from choosing your flights and sorting your kit to building your fitness and deciding what you’d like to do before or after your trip. Best of all, you can look forward to your adventure without the last-minute rush.

Your next adventure could be closer than you think. Book now, spread the cost and give yourself plenty of time to get ready.