Did you know that tourism makes up 10% of the global GDP?
There’s a big, beautiful world out there, and it’s waiting for you. Whether you’re going to Alaska or Austria, there’s plenty for you to do and explore. But the last thing you want is to show up unprepared.
Traveling can be expensive. Delayed flights could leave you stranded. Visa laws could restrict or halt your travel altogether.
It pays to take a page out of the experts’ book.
In this ultimate travel guide, you’ll learn all you need to know when planning a vacation.
Planning a Vacation on a Budget
First, you need to decide how much money you have. It’s not just flights, hotels, and food. You might want to purchase souvenirs or take part in some fun vacation activities.
If your budget is limited, consider vacation destinations in your own state or country. Be on the lookout for when tickets to a random destination are suddenly dirt cheap.
Consider a luxury home exchange or an Airbnb. You’d be surprised how much fun you can have for cheap.
Plan Ahead
They say failing to plan is planning to fail. While you want to relax on your vacay, you should have an idea of what you’re going to do.
Go to Trip Advisor or Google Maps and scour the area for fun vacation ideas. Some places like Japan have their own apps with vacation activities you can choose from.
Try to plan all your activities in the same area. Dedicate activity days and rest days. Allow for some flexibility in case you guys are feeling tired and want to change things up.
Come Prepared
Nothing is worse than hunting down a winter jacket in freezing weather. But it’s not just the clothing you need to prepare in advance.
Take note of your activities. If you’ve got a family vacation to the beach, consider bringing a waterproof phone bag. If you’re going to hike Jeju’s volcano peak, be sure you bring a quality pair of hiking boots.
Bring your essentials in your carry-on baggage. If your luggage gets lost, you can replace all the easy-to-buy things without compromising your vacation.
Make Sure Your Payment Methods Work
The first destination off the plane will assuredly be the ATM. But it will put a damper on things if your bank denies you when you try to pull out cash in the local currency.
Make sure to let your bank and credit card company know beforehand about your travels. Further, educate yourself on the rates and currency conversions. Get a credit card that has no extra fees when traveling abroad.
Make the Best Vacation Possible
There are more places to travel to than you could ever visit in a lifetime. But planning a vacation can add stress to a time when you want to destress. However, if you keep these things in mind, you’re sure to make this a trip you’ll never forget.
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