All you need is a journal and pen (or a blank digital
document) and some time to give the following questions some thought and jot
down your answers.
Where to Travel Next, Step 1: Determine who and why.
Who: Travelers. How many travelers will be going on this trip? Just you? A band of
friends? If there are other people joining you, get them on board with this
process!
Why: Vision. What is the real reason for your travel getaway? This is an example of a
clear vision: "I want to have the adventure of a lifetime."
Consider the question carefully and be honest about
why you are looking to travel. There are no wrong answers.
Where to Travel Next, Step 2: Runway and Duration
How much time do you have to plan? This may influence the number of possible travel ideas. If you take
the whole family overseas you may need more time, but fortunately most trips
you only need a couple of weeks to plan.
How long can your getaway be? Your travel ideas are contingent on whether you can get away for a
long weekend or for a few weeks, so this is important.
Where to Travel Next, Step 3: Budget
When it comes to budgeting, no amount is right or
wrong. Only you know what is an appropriate figure. Some things to
consider in your budget include:
·
Transportation and Lodging (airfare, gas, cruise, hotel, resort)
·
Adventure activities (ski lift tickets,
parasailing, etc.)
·
Food (restaurants, groceries, snacks)
·
Other Experiences (spa treatments, snorkeling classes, etc.)
Play with the budget until all vacationers are happy
with what you've planned out.
Where to Travel Next, Step 4: The Shortlist
At this point you should know who is going and why,
how much time you have to plan and be away, and a good idea of your budget.
This is the perfect spot to brainstorm a list of
possible destinations that are in line with the people, purpose, timeframe, and
budget you've decided.
Spend some time making a long list of possibilities.
If you have a large budget and a long timeframe to be away, write down smaller
trips, too. Don't hurry and don't rule anything out -- the point in this stage
is to write down every viable option, so spend some time building your list.
Where to Travel Next, Step 5: Final Selection
At this point you should have a list of travel ideas
inspired by Steps 1-4, so chances are you have some good options from which to
choose.
The final step is a process of elimination, so you may
want to do some research and some thinking and discussion with the other
possible vacationers.
You don't have to do this all in one day -- sometimes
the brainstorming process needs time to incubate. The point is that you've
identified some criteria for your travel ideas and it's much easier than
starting from a blank canvas.
After going through this process we hope you're ready
to book and start looking forward to your next amazing holiday!
Written by Lisa at Happy Holidays Guides.
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