I’m sure all of us are itching to hear the news when we will be able to travel overseas again. Unfortunately, hopping on a plane won’t occur until at least next year, however, here are some special tips to take with you for when you’re planning your next holiday.
Plan an Itinerary
Make sure you have a schedule, right from the day you leave to the day you fly home. It’s important to know what you’re doing each day, whether that be travelling and/or visiting landmarks/historic sites in order to avoid any hiccups along the way and to ensure you’re doing everything you planned.
Accommodation
After travelling overseas a number of times, I found that booking accommodation prior to leaving for the trip is such an easy way to avoid hassle and guarantee you get what you want in terms of sleeping arrangements. Sites such as booking.com are simple and easy to use, and regularly provide discounts that are hard to say no to. Make sure you have an idea of what type and style of accommodation you prefer, whether you’re looking for more of a backpacker type feel, or something with a little more personal space. Don’t forget to check out where your accommodation is located in terms of accessibility to the main town and landmarks as this is extremely important in ensuring you have an awesome holiday.
Budget
Before leaving for your jet-packed holiday, make sure you research how much money you’ll need to bring. There are lots of things to take into account that require spending: museums, activities, food, transport (cabs), spending money, and emergency money. All of these can range from cheap to expensive, so make sure you have an approximate idea of your budget and remember to bring the correct currency if need be.
Modes of Travel
If you’re travelling within a country or across different countries, such as Europe, it’s important to know how you’re going to get from place to place. Whether that be by plane, train, or car hire, you need to plan this in advance. Travelling by train is such an easy and cheap way to travel, and allows you to take in all the views of the landscape that you’d miss if you hopped on a plane.
We all know the difficulty that comes with planning overseas travel, so hopefully these special tips will help you plan your most amazing holiday yet.