Christmas gift then surprise with the date?

[birthygirl]

I have booked a trip for my three children for early March (we just went in August, it was my daughter's first trip and my boys' second). I've talked a lot in the last few days about going back early next year, but I haven't told them that it's planned!

My dilemma is I want this to be a Christmas gift, as this is a big expense I thought I would tell them we're going but then surprise them with the date, however, I feel that two months is too far and they might start to feel disappointed.

What would you do in this case?

 

[Bre23]

I plan on doing the same with my two girls ages 9 and 10. I've booked for easter break but plan on making it a Christmas gift. I was going to wrap up Minnie ears autograph books and the magic bands from our last trip and a little note saying see you at easter

 

[sablebomb]

I'm doing this too..... only our wait is going to be many months.
However, my plan is that once they know we are going, each holiday after xmas (ie: birthday, easter, etc) they will get something fun for their trip.
And I also plan on doing some sort of countdown thing to help keep them engaged and excited.

 

[MamaJessie]

I think it gives you time for some fun countdown parties,