How to pre-plan your vacation

Planning a trip can be the most exhilarating part of the trip, and yes for some, planning the trip is more exciting than the actual journey to the destination. However, it is also a daunting bit of experience, as one slip can make your whole journey into a complete disaster. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are some fabulous tips for you to start planning for that perfect getaway for which you’ve been craving for months!

What not to plan

Striking that perfect balance is rather important when planning a trip so that your days won’t be overly burdened with travelling and sightseeing to the point they become a chore than something to which you’d look forward. But in the same beat, if you try to take control of each infinitesimal detail of your vacation, chances are that your whole day or the whole vacation gets ruined if one thing goes amiss. As humans, you can’t expect to be perfect all the time. A little glitch along the way must be anticipated to avoid total disappointment. A well-planned trip would always be flexible in terms of accommodating failures and sudden changes in the plan. So breathe out and do leave out planning each day, in terms of what you are going to wear or where you’re going to eat. Holding out on your hunger until you reach that top-notch restaurant would only cause you distress. Planning one or two venues like that for the whole journey would be fine, but make sure that you don’t plan things like eating on a particular restaurant on this specific day. Leave space in your schedules for you to breathe and grab something along the way to eat, which would let you have a stress-free experience.

Find a travel destination

Sometimes you just have this whim that you want to travel to a certain country although you aren’t sure exactly where. Well, the fun part is about to start- fire up your desktop and browse for mesmerising pictures of the country to which you’re hoping to travel. You can even go on Pinterest and look for pictures that look incredible and browse for their information on Google, which can be pretty-addictive. Scroll through AirBnB to find someplace nice where you’d like to spend time, and check out the attractions that lie adjacent to that property. You’d never know what hidden gems you’d find! It’s not only the touristy places that are worth visiting. Many off the beaten path places exist that offer you spectacular sights. For example, if you’re staying at one of the serviced apartments in South Yarra the likes of Oaks Melbourne South Yarra Suites, you can explore many of its hidden spots like the Chuckle Park and Ponyfish Island for a splendid experience.

Pool out ideas

Once you figure out where you’re staying, the planning process begins! Think of all the amazing things you’d want to see and do in your selected destination and start preparing the itinerary; exploring few museums, bar hopping, walking along nature trails, or whatever that tickles your fancy can go in this list. You can refer travel blogs to find out first-hand tips from travellers who have already been to that location, instead of reading through generic travel guidance- of course, Pinterest would come in handy for this as well. Also read through TripAdvisor reviews, which is quite a gold mine where you can find genuine tips and suggestions to get the best out of your vacation. Once you have a collection of places and things you’d want to do in those sites, slowly plan out your days, leaving out enough space for travelling and relaxation. The key for a successful trip is not dwelling upon controlling each tiny detail and leaving room to accommodate tiny mishaps which are unavoidable sometimes.

Planning travel logistics

A lot of things can turn out for the good or the bad depending on how you choose to travel during your vacation. If not properly planned, you can miss whole chunks of days in the traffic or stranded in an airport, when you should be having the time of your life in someplace fabulous. Before you arrive at your destination, all travel logistics must be figured out such as how you’re going to get there, the costs, the hours you think of spending, and several other things that would ensure a smooth trip. You wouldn’t want to stay the best part of your days frantically looking up these things online. Planning these things beforehand is crucial for an enjoyable vacation.