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How to Plan for a Holiday for First-timers While knowing where to visit is important, equally important is deciding when to travel. The time will always matter and that gives you a reason as to why you should be flexible - always.
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Nothing bothers first-time travelers other than the actual planning. But it does not have to be. As a tour agency, the major part of our duty is to help clients, and travelers plan for their get -a-ways, holidays and trips in a hustle-free way. We understand, it is easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you haven’t done something like this before and especially considering just how much information there is out there these days. Blogs, social media, and guidebooks have never been more plentiful. However, it is hard to know who to trust. There’s a fire hose of information out there that can sometimes make the task of planning a trip even more challenging and overwhelming. Below are a few tips to follow especially when you are planning for a trip or vacation for the first time. 1. Decide where you want to go. Defining where you want to go sets a goal to work toward. Many people talk vaguely about travel. They never say where they are going, just that they are going. Picking a destination is immensely important, as it gives you a definite goal. Knowing where you want to go is important for two big reasons: a). It helps you psychologically. The mental benefits of setting a good goal are enormous. Having a goal destination in mind gives you something to work for when you’re preparing for your trip. b). It determines practically every aspect of planning. No two vacation destinations are alike, which means each destination is going to change the way you tailor your budget and itinerary.
2. Pick a time and when you want to travel. While knowing where to visit is important, equally important is deciding when to travel. The time will always matter and that gives you a reason as to why you should be flexible - always. If you want to find the best time to travel to a destina 14 I Inversk Magazine I March-April 2021
BY EURY SAFARIS tion, consider these three things about the location: • Peak season. This is the time of the year when most tourists will visit a location. And it is often due to good weather and holidays surrounding it. Flights and accommodations tend to be the most expensive during this time. • Off-peak season. This is when the majority of tourists aren’t visiting a destination typically due to weather. Y ou will normally find very affordable flights and accommodations during this time, but on the flip side, there is usually a reason for it being “off-peak.” • Shoulder season. This is the time between peak and off-peak and a good time to take advantage of the benefits from both seasons. 3. Decide the length of your trip How long will you be away from your trip? It’s a dire question you need to answer so you can start planning! To figure out how much you need to save you will need to know how long your trip will be. The length of your trip is a huge factor in determining how much money you need. Spend some time mulling that over until you have your answer.
you and the person you travel with.
5. Research the cost of your trip Y our next task is to research the costs of your destination in the style of travel you want. Some destinations are particularly expensive. This means that you would 4. Decide if you want to travel need a much higher budget to visit and it alone or with someone. may take longer to save for your trip. One of the biggest decisions you will need Knowing the cost of the travelling agent to make is whether you are going to go you want to use will allow you to estimate alone or travel with someone. Both are how much money you will need for your great options but they are decidedly trip. different choices too. Travelling solo will give you the 6. Always check for safety freedom to go anywhere you want. No Before travelling to a destination, you compromising. Y ou just go wherever the should always look at official sources of wind takes you! However, it means you information as to whether the location is have to do all the planning yourself which safe to visit. Such as that the destination can seem daunting if you’re new to trip isn’t going through civil unrest, war, planning. there’s no viral medical issues or anything Travelling with someone means else that could be a big safety problem. you have someone to help plan the trip with you. It will make researching your Once these steps are followed will itinerary faster and you’ll have someone to reduce the hustle if you are planning for a spend time with on the road. However, it holiday or getaway the first time. We’re also means you’ll need to compromise also here to help. Get in touch with us sometimes. Perhaps on meals or activities and lets together plan for your trip/ or accommodation. It will just depend on holiday/getaway.
