Originally Posted by Monkeyfly

Pro Tip 1: If you have kids in school, bid their spring/fall breaks. If you don't have kids in school, bid dates just before school ends or after school starts.

Pro Tip 2: Bid for late in the vacation year and try to move up in the monthly vacation bid.

Pro Tip 3: If you are so junior it doesn't matter, try to use the vacation drop. *cough*