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You have decided that you want to go on more holidays this year. You want to experience more in life rather than amass more possessions, so you have decided to save money for your next trip.
With so many places out there, how will you choose your next travel destination?
Your decision will probably be affected by how much time and money you have saved for this trip. However, with so many new experiences yet to be explored, how would you narrow down your choices? Some travel experiences, such as a Nile River cruise, require a willingness to expand your horizon.
It is understandable if you want to go everywhere and explore all corners of the world. However, this is not really possible unless you have several years to travel and your budget is huge. Some people want to travel everywhere while others have no clue what they want or how to find new experiences.
It does not matter how you approach it. Here are some suggestions on how you can select your next travel experience.
We can start by asking these questions:
- Do you prefer the beach, the countryside, or the city?
- Do you prefer a warm or cool climate?
- Do you want to relax or have an adventure?
- Do you want a thrilling experience, cultural experience, or shopping?
- Do you plan to travel on your own or with friends, family, or a significant other?
- Do you prefer to make your own travel plans or to have someone else make the arrangements for you?
- Do you want to splurge or save, or a balance of the two?
- Do you want popular destinations or somewhere less trodden?
Knowing the type of experience you prefer will help determine the type of destination you like.
Next, you have to get into the right mindset.
1. Stay open-minded
If you came across a fabulous destination in your research and you can get a good airfare going there, but you have never heard of the place and cannot even pronounce the name, do not cross that off so fast. Just do some research online to find out more about this place. If it sounds like a safe place to visit, book the flight! Don’t let the unfamiliarity hinder you because that can become your most memorable adventure.
2. Use Your Creativity
You chose a destination, but the flights are very expensive. Do not cross that off yet. Look for another way to get there. Instead of a direct flight, see if you can fly into another city and take other types of transportation to get to where you want to go.
3. Do Not Ignore the Less Popular Cities
Major cities are always the most popular and the most expensive. But every country has less popular cities that are just as rich in culture and experience. Explore those possibilities.
4. Be Decisive
If you find a place that you like, book it right away. Do not wait a few weeks to think about it because you can end up procrastinating your decision. When you finally decide to book it, you will be disappointed that the opportunity is no longer there.
5. Ask Yourself Why You Want To Travel
What is your reason for wanting to travel? Is it for fun with your friends, for reconnecting with someone important, for relaxation, for rejuvenation from work, for learning something new, for an adventure, or another reason? Knowing why you want to travel can help you decide where you can go.
6. Don’t Forget
You will regret things that you forgot to do. You do not want any regrets, so try to remember.
7. Tried-and-true Choices Are Just As Good
It sounds good to go on adventures to try new things. However, a holiday on the beach or spending time in a popular place like Paris is nice too. It does not matter if your idea is not original as long as you enjoy your activity. That is what counts.
8. Don’t Hesitate To Go Alone
Does no one want to accompany you on your dream holiday? Do not allow that to stop you. Just plan to go alone!
