Are you planning a vacation somewhere and you aren't sure where to start? I have traveled to more than 15 countries and plan to continue adding to the list this next year!
In this blog I will be breaking down exactly what you need to do to plan a successful vacation to your next destination.
1.Pick the destination you want to go. (Keep in mind your budget)
This will help you navigate the planning process much easier when you already know what your destination is.
2. Have a set of dates when you want this trip to take place.
Solidify a timeframe where you are available to be gone for.If you are a student then I suggest you take a look at your academic calendar to know when you are out for break or when you don't have class. If you have a full time job you may need to check how much paid time off (PTO) you have at work to determine the length of your vacation.
3. How will you get there?
Think about weather you want to or can drive to your destination or if you are going to need to book a flight
4. Have an idea of what you want to do/see because this will help determine where you stay.
For example lets say you want to travel to Costa Rica. If you are interested in being at the beach the whole time then we are going to be looking for hotels near the beach.
5. Research flight details
Make sure to check if your credit card has any deals when booking flights with specific anilines.
Use Kayak or Skyscanner to compare prices from different airlines
Consider booking refundable airfare in case a better deal comes along later.
6. Research your accommodation.
If you want to get the best deals then you need to do some research to compare different locations to lodge in.
I usually stay in airbnb or in a hotel but I know some places have really nice hostels for young travelers that may not want to spent a ton.
7. Once you book the flight and hotel you can now create an itinerary.
The itinerary should include excursions, tours, places you would like to sightsee
Make sure to book the excursions ahead of time instead of waiting once you arrive at your location, because they do sell out!
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