There may be a lot of reasons why you have been neglecting your vacation, but if you haven’t travelled in over a year, a break is in order! Leave aside the worries and stress of the daily grind and plan your next holiday. It will help you rejuvenate and get back to your goals with renewed enthusiasm.
Take a look at 5 easy tips that will help you plan your next holiday.
1. Pick a destination
Choose your vacation destination depending on whether you’re travelling alone, with your spouse, children, or friends. Also, narrow down on destinations based on everyone's interest. Choose from a hill station, beachside holiday, adventure holiday, or a spiritual vacation based on how much time you have on hand.
2. Plan must-visit places and activities
With a destination in mind, list out the places of interest that you’d like to visit. Whether it is historical sites, restaurants, arcades or amusement parks, planning your activities will help you account for the expenses better. In case of an international vacation, doing this exercise will also help you make the most of your travel.
3. Create a budget
When you do your research, don’t forget to create a budget. It should include airfare, hotel prices and inter-city travel costs. Also, don’t forget to factor in costs for entry to national parks or museums. You will also have to budget for adventure sports like snorkelling and kayaking, as well as expenditure on food and water. Once you have a ballpark figure, be sure to add to this an amount for traveller’s insurance and an emergency reserve.
4. Apply for a visa and renew your passport
To set the plan in motion, you will need your passport and visa. Keep tabs on your passport and visa expiry dates, and apply for them well in advance. This will help you avoid last-minute hassles. If your visa is rejected at the last moment, you won’t be able to claim full refunds of your bookings. So, attend to this as soon as you can.
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5. Make important bookings first
Book your hotels and air tickets in advance. This will allow you to get the best prices. You can also book a stay at a homestay to keep costs low. Book hotels and tickets online so that you can take advantage of discount coupons, offers and cashbacks. To make these one-time expenses easier on the pocket, you can opt for a personal loan for travel. It will help you meet all major expenses of your holiday with ease.
Keep this checklist handy and invite ideas from everyone that you’re travelling with to ensure that you get the best deal without compromising on a memorable vacation.
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