How to Properly Plan a Vacation

Ariona Imel

Mrs. Bailey

Engl 1310-11

9 October 2017

How to properly plan a Vacation

It is very important to know how to properly plan your vacation. There are certain steps that you need to take in order for it to all come together, you don’t want to dive right in not knowing what you’re doing. When planning a vacation, things can get stressful and chaotic, but with these few easy steps, you’ll soon be on your way to paradise. So, the next time you’re planning to take a vacation, you’ll have all the help you need right here in these few paragraphs.

When planning to go on a vacation, the first thing you want to do is decide where you want to go. You probably will want to do some research on that destination and find out as much as you can about it. Maybe even talk to some friends who may have visited that area, they can tell you what you need to know. Find out what the climate is there so you bring the clothing that’s necessary. See what activities are around (shopping, museums, beaches, sports) and what kind of transportation you’d want to use while you’re there (rental car, bus). Take note of how much time you have available to be on this trip, you don’t want to spend most of your vacation time traveling.

Second, book your flights as soon as possible! Learning how to find cheap flights is major when planning a vacation. Usually you can look online and find some sites that will give you a good deal. If you’re lucky enough, you could maybe get a package deal that includes all the major necessities; hotel, car, flight etc. I’ve read that if you get your tickets on a Tuesday, 2 months before the trip, it’ll be the cheapest that you can get them. Decide on whether you’d want a day flight or a red eye flight. If you want to get there and still have time left in the day, then I would suggest an afternoon flight. You’ll also want to decide if you’ll have a taxi take you to the airport or if you’ll drive yourself and just pay the parking fee. Another important thing would be figuring out what time you want to head to the airport. If you live near a city, you know how traffic can be when heading to the airport.