Planning a Trip: 10 Tips to follow

• UniWorldNews


• 2 Mar 2014

Travel planning is a process that consists of many elements. Of course , every trip is different, because of the completely different characteristics, organization of trips to the mountains, of course, will not run as well as planning a seaside vacation. However, regardless of the nature of travel, wanting to make the plan, be sure to follow several key steps – ie the planning stages. The following steps outline this complete universal travel plan – the one which will prepare before each leave. In the following entries we have tried to discuss in detail the various points. Following are the ten tips you can keep in view while planning a trip:

1. The term timeframe and budget Departure: To be able to take any action related to planning a trip, we must first define the term (or at least the period for which we intend to leave) and the maximum amount of money you ‘re willing to spend on it. Without a defined budget (at least approximate) it is impossible to determine to go on as far as our financial capabilities.

2. Determining the destination: If you are dreaming of going to some place, and it is financially feasible for you, the destination selection is simple, if there is an idea for a holiday. In this case, you can look for inspiration on web pages and directories of travel agencies and you can select the offer that we like the most and then try to arrange a similar trip yourself. A good idea is also to look around for flights at affordable prices within the predetermined time-out.

3. Gathering information about the country: Once we know the destination, you may want to know more about it. Knowledge of the country, the target will be also required during the next part of our plan. Where to find this type of information ? First of all, on the Internet which includes inter alia, all kinds of travel blogs , forums , thematic services and in guidebooks. Because it will be quite benificial for you if you gather information about the country before landing there.

4. Determination of how to reach the target: How to get into the country, which we have chosen as our destination, is the next point one should keep in view. You should plan  the travel whether by Plane, Coach, Train or Car ? The decision must be taken in accordance with your preferences, taking into account the economic balance, comfort and travel time .

5. Match places to visit: Unless you are going throughout the holiday lying flat on the beach, before you leave, it is necessary to establish places to visit. The first question raise in mind is, how to identify them? I will suggest you firstly to use of the experience of others ie travel reports available on web blogs, notes in digital traveler, as well as proposals for travel agencies ( which usually include in their bids the most interesting / important places of the country). So determining the places of that country to visit where you are going, is one of the most benificial points you should keep in view.

6. Outline of the itinerary: Match places to visit is only half the battle, you still need to apply them on the map, and then try to connect them coherent and logical route (and most importantly-to minimize the time and cost of journeys). At this stage, most likely we will have to give up part of the pre-selected attractions (rejection of the points that are not on the road, and those for whom it is not enough time or resources).

7. Accommodation Plan: Planning for accommodation consists in determining the places where we spend the night, so you should possiblly book a hotel room, guest house, hostel or campsite. If we are going to look for accommodation on site, without prior reservation, it is advisable to prepare a list of 2-3 places “emergency”, to which we can join in the event of failure in the search.

8. Prepare a list of things to take: Honestly prepared list ensures bring along all subjects useful during the trip. It will be quite benificial for you if you prepare a list of things which you need to bring with you in this trip. You should prepare this list at an early stage so that you could not forget it in the hurry of the travel.

9. Develop a list of things to do: In each of the trips, before packing up and heading out on the road, will require some significant (and sometimes less significant) activities, such as shopping or upload music to your mp3 player. It is these actions previously written down, you do not forget anything important.

10. Ensuring formal issues, medical and insurance: Before embarking on a journey make sure to look after the insurance (not only yours, but also carried baggage, unless of course we see the need), as well as other formal issues (depending on the requirements of the country, may be necessary for such documents, such as visa, green card, EHIC). Also remember about mandatory and optional, but recommended vaccinations.