Choosing a Travel Destination

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Amazing places fill the globe. Choosing a travel destination might seem a little overwhelming. Don’t worry. We have some tips to help you. Let’s get started!

Bucket List Destinations

Create a travel bucket list. List all the places and things you’ve ever wanted to see. Make multiple bucket lists, actually. You can make lists for national parks, artworks, music, history, theme parks, food, etc. Not only will these lists help you narrow down your choices, you will be able to plan your vacations for many years to come.

Search Engines

Another strategy is to let a search engine be your guide. An internet search is a great way to pick a travel destination and save some money. One of our favorite places to check is Gate 1 Travel. We are not associated with Gate 1 in any way. We, have just had amazing experiences with them. There are lots of other travel websites online. Check them out. Make sure to do your research to make sure the company is legitimate. Reviews are a great way to do this. Make sure you check the bad reviews to know why the company received a bad rating.

Friends and Family

Be sure to talk to your friends and family. Although the internet is a great source for all things travel, it is no replacement for a conversation with a person you has traveled. Find out where they’ve vacationed. They can be a great resource. And, you can trust them to be honest about their experience.

How Much Time Do You Have?

Also, remember is to choose a destination that fits your time frame. Make sure you have enough time to see the things on your list. Remember to allow for your arrival and departure days. Airport waits and flights take up travel days.

Also remember, you don’t want to need a vacation from your vacation when you get home. In other words, plan some down time. Something we like to do is to allow an extra day at home before having to return to work. Rest, get over jet lag, and reset your brain to work mode… and get your vacation laundry done!

Do you have any tips for choosing a travel destination? Drop us a line in the comments!

Want more information on picking travel destinations? Check out our video podcast onĀ Picking a Destination.

If you need tips for budgeting for you next trip, look no further. Here is our blog postĀ Budgeting For Travel.

And remember, break the monotony not the bank.

 

 

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