While the snow hasn't started to fly, it's never too soon to start planning your next vacation, whether you're getting away for the holidays or taking a break next spring.

While the Internet has made do-it-yourself vacation planning easy, there's something to be said for passing the legwork on to someone else. Travel agents know which hotels are the nicest, tour groups to trust and secret getaway spots.

Here are a few local companies that could help plan your next retreat:

• Wayland Travel
• Cruise Planners, Sudbury
• Weston Travel Service
• Cruise One, Acton