Morning Buzz: How far in advance do you plan your vacation?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — With a full set of vacation days yet to be taken for most workers, now is the time to start planning a getaway.

Tuesday is National Plan A Vacation Day.

So whether you would like to swap the cold for warmer temps, or check off a bucket list location, the final Tuesday in January serves as a reminder to not let too much time pass before booking travel.

Project Time Off says planning a vacation helps improve relationships, health, and happiness at work.

So don't let those days go to waste.

AAA of Western and Central New York says 55 percent of people failed to use all of their time off last year, totaling 768 million unused vacation days!

A few quick and easy tips

• Calculate how many days you have to take
• Check your calendar
• Share your plans with family, friends, and employers