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.

BY EURY SAFARIS

NNothing bothers first-time tion, consider these three things about the travelers other than the location: actual planning. But it does not have to be. • Peak season. This is the time of the As a tour agency, the year when most tourists will visit a loca-major part of our duty is to tion. And it is often due to good weather help clients, and travelers plan for their get and holidays surrounding it. F lights and -a-ways, holidays and trips in a hustle-free accommodations tend to be the most way. We understand, it is easy to get expensive during this time.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 • 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.” out there that can sometimes make the • Shoulder season. This is the time task of planning a trip even more between peak and off-peak and a good challenging and overwhelming. Below are time to take advantage of the benefits a few tips to follow especially when you from both seasons. are planning for a trip or vacation for the 3. Decide the length of your tripfirst time. How long will you be away from your 1. Decide where you want to go. trip? It’s a dire question you need to answer so you can start planning! To fig-

Defining where you want to go sets a goal to work toward. Many people talk vaguely ure out how much you need to save you will need to know how long your trip will you and the person you travel with. about travel. They never say where they are going, just that they are going. P icking a destination is immensely important, as it gives you a definite goal. K nowing 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 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. 4. Decide if you want to travel alone or with someone. One of the biggest decisions you will need to make is whether you are going to go alone or travel with someone. Both are great options but they are decidedly different choices too. 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 need a much higher budget to visit and it may take longer to save for your trip. K nowing the cost of the travelling agent you want to use will allow you to estimate how much money you will need for your trip. aspect of planning. Travelling solo will give you the 6. Always check for safetyfreedom to go anywhere you want. No Before travelling to a destination, you

No two vacation destinations are alike, compromising. Y ou just go wherever the should always look at official sources of which means each destination is going to wind takes you! However, it means you information as to whether the location is change the way you tailor your budget and have to do all the planning yourself which safe to visit. Such as that the destination itinerary. 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 2. Pick a time and when you want Travelling with someone means else that could be a big safety problem.to travel. you have someone to help plan the trip

While knowing where to visit is important, with you. It will make researching your Once these steps are followed will equally important is deciding when to itinerary faster and you’ll have someone to reduce the hustle if you are planning for a travel. The time will always matter and spend time with on the road. However, it holiday or getaway the first time. We’re that gives you a reason as to why you also means you’ll need to compromise also here to help. Get in touch with us should be flexible - always. If you want to sometimes. P erhaps on meals or activities and lets together plan for your trip/ find the best time to travel to a destina or accommodation. It will just depend on holiday/ getaway.