The Ultimate Guide To Enjoy Your Travel

Before you travel, you must first get trusted tips, ways to save, and advice on how to plan a healthy, safe, and stress-free family vacation. You can be headed for adventure sooner than you think with some thought and careful planning.

Deciding Where and When to Go

1. Determining how much money you can spend on a trip – there’s no need for you to be rich to travel but depending on the availability of your money will likely shape all other aspects of your trip. You may decide to delay your trip until you can save more money if things are tight. Everything will rely on how much you have to spend on where you go and how you get there. You just have to remember that in addition to any travel expenses, you still have to pay rent and bills at home so make sure you have enough to cover these essentials before you spend money traveling.
2. Figure out how long you will be gone – check on how much vacation time you have saved up if you are working. You can check your calendar for any important dates that might conflict with your travel plans. If you only have long weekend then it might be best to stick relatively close to your home so you need not forget to factor in travel time. You can determine the percentage you will spend your vacation by dividing the total number of hours you spend on the road with the total numbers of hours you plan to spend at your destination.
3. Choosing when to go – find out the low, high, and shoulder season for tourists at your destination by checking out at their tourist bureau online as it may impact the cost of your ticket. You can play on your trip around the lowest fares, well only if you’re not choosy about dates. High season is when there is the best weather, the biggest crowd, attractions selling out and the highest price as well. But for low season, it usually means about fewer tourist, great deals, the possibility of terrible weather, and the risk of some attraction being closed and that you might find that the locals are a little more welcoming. Shoulder season is considered to be the best time to travel. Book right before or right after the high season to take advantage of shoulder season. 

           

1. 4. Decide what kind of trip you want to be

 – ask yourself you’d like to get out of your time away. Consider planning a relaxing beach vacation if you need a break from your hectic schedule but if you would like to escape boredom then look into an adventure vacation like zip lining, rock climbing, or white-water rafting.

Prepare for Your Trip

• Setting up a budget – factor in travel expenses like gasoline if you’re driving, plane or train tickets, hotels, passport or visa fees, the average cost of a meal and other things to consider so you to do your best to estimate how much your entire trip will cost. But make sure to leave yourself some cash to spend on something special and something extra for emergencies.
• Make some travel arrangements – there are lots of websites that you can search for reasonable flights all over the world. You can also try the airlines’ direct website. You can book train and bus travel online if you’re not flying. Make sure you have plenty of time to switch planes if you have a layover in another city.
• Booking your accommodations – there are tons of options when it comes to deciding where to stay, from hostels to luxury hotels, campgrounds, tree houses, and private apartment rentals. Consider how you plan to use your accommodations. A hostel may be a good choice if you want to meet other travelers and don’t mind sharing a bathroom. But you may want to find something upscale if you want to sleep late and order room service in a fluffy robe.
• Make a rough itinerary – determine how many days you will spend at each location if you plan to visit multiple cities on your trip and decide which attraction comes first and try to find out if you need tickets in advance. Don’t be stress out if you’re minutes behind your itinerary schedule so that you and your companion can have a good time.
• Make a packing list – there are many travel websites and blog have compiled suggested packing list that you can find lots of good recommendations.

International Travel 

1. Get your passport – you aren’t going abroad anywhere if you don’t have a valid passport so first thing first. Submit your paperwork in person at a passport agency or approved facility if it’s your first time to apply for a passport. Get your passport in order before you do anything else and save yourself as this requires a lot of stress.
2. Find out if you need a visa – there are some countries that require a visa. You should apply well in advance like with your passport as it could take days or weeks to process.
3. Get vaccinated – go to your doctor and tell where you are going and discuss which vaccines you will need because some countries require proof of certain vaccinations to enter the country. To provide as proof of inoculation, your doctor can give you an International Certificate of Vaccination or a yellow card.
4. Learn the language – as simple as a hello or thank you can go a long way. A lot of people will be willing to help you if you make an effort to speak their language. Never assume everyone will be fluent even if English is common as a second language in many countries.
5. Research the customs of the country you are visiting – pay attention to things like how locals typically dress as some countries are more modest than others.
6. Notify your bank or credit card company that you are traveling abroad – your card may be flagged for fraud if your account shows sudden activity in another country. Ask your bank if they have any international partners or branches that you can visit for fees ATM withdraw in foreign countries are fairly high and can add up quickly.