Your affordable short trip that started with the identification of cheap travel options, including cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms or cheap vacation packages will be more enjoyable if you steer clear of common travel pitfalls.
The following are common travel mistakes you will not want to make, particularly when planning a short getaway:
Do not reserve a hotel that is too far away from where you want to spend your days and nights. Often it takes too much time to get to and from a city when you stay farther out and transportation becomes more expensive.
If at all possible, avoid checking bags. Not only is it an additional expense, but sometimes bags are delayed or lost.
Do not plan every second of your trip. It is smarter to really enjoy fewer activities as opposed to trying to see and/or do everything. Determine your goals for your trip ahead of time. Be realistic as to what you can actually do in your time there. Remember the goal should be to come back from your vacation feeling like you really enjoyed yourself.
Pass on flight itineraries consisting of multiple connections. While connecting flights often save money, travelers usually have to waste additional hours on layovers and face potential delays.
Make some restaurant reservations in advance vs. just winging it. Reservations always can be cancelled but hot restaurants often require advance reservations to get in. Research dining options prior to departing and consider calling the concierge at your hotel for recommendations.
If your destination is in a different time zone, do everything possible to operate on the new time schedule. If it is nighttime at your destination when your plane departs, pass on an in flight meal and movie and try to get some sleep. Plan several outdoor activities for your first day in a different time zone. Sunlight and fresh air helps keep tourists energized. If you must rest, limit yourself to a 20 minute power nap.
Avoid dressing for only part of your day. You dont want to have to return to your hotel to change for the evening. Layering your clothes is a smart way of dressing practically.
Review the layout of your destination before arriving. If you are flying internationally, take cash from the ATM at the airport so you dont have to waste time looking for a bank near your hotel. Study maps and identify the best routes to take from your hotel to attractions and restaurants.
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