Unfortunately the purchase of cheap airplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, or cheap vacation packages does not by itself guarantee that you will look back fondly on your vacation. However, by slowing down while on vacation, hiring a guide if you are in an unfamiliar location, and taking a less traveled path your next vacation might be a truly memorable one.
Below are some easy tips that may help you have a more enjoyable, less stressful vacation:
Make an itinerary remembering that less is more. One of the most common reasons that vacations do not meet expectations is because too many activities were planned. Conversely expectations often fall short when not making any itinerary and simply expecting/hoping to see and do more than is possible.
A trend referred to as slow travel is growing in popularity. Slow travel is a way of spending more time exploring fewer destinations which leads to a more intimate travel experience. You want to be able to take your time and have the flexibility to spend your time where you find the more interesting experiences vs. trying to live up to a whirlwind schedule.
Consider skipping restaurant reviews and try winging it. Instead ask a local to suggest a good spot or read menus on display until you find something interesting.
Hire a guide or join a guided group. Hiring a guide is particularly key if you want to spot wildlife on nature focused trips. Enlisting a guides help is also a good idea when you are at a destination for a short amount of time or when you are in a place you have never been before and you dont speak the language.
By taking the less traveled path you can avoid crowds that can spoil a days adventure. This does not necessarily mean you should avoid the most popular spots. Instead consider traveling during the least busy time of year at your destination whenever possible. Purchase attraction tickets online to save time.
Above all be polite and patient. Locals, TSA officials, tour guides, concierges, wait staff, and many others will usually be very helpful if you are seen offering a smile and kind words.
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