Joanna James
When the urge to travel hits, it is hard to resist the pull of vacations. The only way to escape feeling tired at the end of your holiday is to take a step back, be realistic and plan well.
Most travellers make the mistake of over scheduling and end up feeling exhausted at the end of their vacation. If you don't have a lot of time, it would be wiser to plan for a single destination and immerse yourself in the entire experience. You could get to know the people, find out well-kept secrets about the area and find a treasure trove of bliss in choosing quality over quantity. Even if you are going on a long vacation, choose to spend time getting to know one place well before moving on to another. For example, if you are planning on working a few days on the vacation pick hotels with meetings rooms to conduct any professional events.
Don't forget to consider why you decided to travel in the first place. Do you want to go on a beach holiday to soak up the sun and sea breeze and try some fresh seafood or are you more of an adrenaline junkie? Do you want to relax or find something new and spend time exploring it? If you know your own mind, it is easier to choose your destination.
Before you jump ahead, sit down with a mug of coffee or tea whichever happens to be your poison and simply make a list of activities that you would enjoy. If you are travelling with a companion, it would be a good idea to do this together. Weigh in your options and narrow down a few choices before doing further research.
If you are planning a long holiday full of rustic adventures, you may want to schedule a few days of well-earned luxury and pamper yourself. You could schedule a week of shopping and spa days alternated by days that you simply sleep in at your hotel. You could choose from many options available in an elegant neighbourhood such as Sathorn in Bangkok where there are plenty of accommodation options under popular brands like AVANI Hotels and Resorts.
While Paris has all the cultural sophistication and the fame that goes with it, a place like Bretagne or Strasbourg is likely to pleasantly surprise you with its charm and beauty. When you are planning your vacation, try to look for the underdog city or the village of a country which is just as or even more appealing than its more famous counterpart. This way you can save money and discover something that no one else has been able to stumble upon so far.
Cost of living differs from country to country. While you are vacationing at a particular destination, you will have a set of inevitable expenses such as tickets to places of interest and transport inland. Before you book your ticket, do a bit of research and find out how much you would have to spend once you are actually in the country. When you are doing this, however, keep an eye out for outdated information. You could ask a fellow traveller who has recently returned from that particular destination to give you an approximate figure.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
