If you’re heading off on a once-in-a-lifetime trip, following these simple tips will help make sure your planning runs smoothly.
Whether you are a seasoned traveller, or heading out on your first trip, having a plan in place will help ensure that you’re well prepared for your exciting adventure ahead.
Travel planning can be daunting and challenging, especially if you are going away on a once in a lifetime trip. But by spending a little time in advance, you can make sure your holiday goes off without a hitch. You will need to consider everything from what to pack, to finding the right insurance, and booking your flights and accommodation.
So here are some tips to help make planning your once-in-a-lifetime trip easy:
Choose Your Destination
If you are planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, then you probably already have a good idea where you want to go. From NYC to Australia and Japan to Petra, there are destinations all around the globe that are famous for the amazing experience they have to offer.
So it’s important to think carefully about what you want to experience on your trip and that will help you decide where you want to go. You may even have a travel bucket list that is full of destinations that you want to visit but remember that this is your once-in-a-life trip. Don’t let current trends sway your judgement or choose your destination based on what other people think.
Book Your Flights Early
When planning your trip, you should start booking things as soon as possible. The best flights and accommodation for popular destinations will generally fill up months in advance, especially if you’re planning to travel around the time of major holidays or big events.
For example, if you want to see the Thanksgiving parade in New York City, then you will find that many of the best hotels have no available rooms unless you book a long time beforehand.
It is also worthwhile keeping an eye on the prices of flights as you may find that booking them in advance means you can get them for a cheaper price.
Do Your Research
Once you have decided where you want to visit and have booked your flights and accommodation, it’s time to plan your itinerary. You may already know some of the attractions that you want to visit but a little online research will turn up some less well-known places to enjoy when you get there.
You can use travel blogs, social media and travel review sites such as Trip Advisor to check out the best tips on what is a must-see and what you should try to avoid when you get there. And as well as things to do and see, don’t forget to look for recommendations on the best places to eat.
Don’t forget your travel insurance
This sounds like an obvious recommendation for planning your perfect trip of a lifetime. But unfortunately people often forget insurance or even think that it’s not really necessary.
Ignoring travel insurance for a major dream holiday is just not worth the risk. Anything can happen while you’re away, whether it’s illness, injury, losing your passport or having your bang snatched. If you know that you have good travel insurance cover, you’ll be able to enjoy your trip of a lifetime much more, knowing that your insurance policy will cover any mishaps.
Check online to find the best prices on travel insurance. You can opt for a single trip travel insurance policy or go for a multi-trip policy if you’re likely to go for more than one trip during the next 12 months. And don’t forget to make sure that your policy covers you for any hiking, water sports or other adventurous activities that you might want to do during your trip.
Pack Carefully
Make sure that you pack carefully for your once-in-a-lifetime trip so that you don’t take unnecessary items. Check online to see what the weather is likely to be, and even if the forecast is sunny, make sure you have take some light layers for cool evening temperatures. Equally, make sure that you don’t forget to pack sunscreen!
And be sure to check that you have suitable clothing to comply with any cultural guidelines in your destination. For example, if you’re planning to visit any temples or religious sites, you may need to ensure that you cover your shoulders and knees.