Summer means taking advantage of the beautiful weather and going on a trip. If you’re lucky enough to have summer Fridays at your work, a weekend getaway is a perfect opportunity to explore a new area. Or, take some well deserved time off and go on an extended trip to a place you’ve always wanted to go! Planning a trip can be stressful, but these trip planning tricks and tips, we’ve got all your summer vacation stresses covered.
First, you choose a place to go to. If you only have the weekend, considering going on somewhere close by, like to the beach. But, if you have more time, think of a place you’ve wanted to go to. Make a decision and stick to it! There are so many amazing places in the world, so it’s important to make a good decision!
Then, you might need to book a flight. We have some suggestions for how you can snag the best flight deals.
Hopper is an app that searches the internet for the cheapest airfare and notifies you of any spikes in prices.
Skyscanner is an app that locates cheap airfare and keeps a watch on it, so you don’t have to.
If you’re a student, StudentUniverse finds the best deals for flights, hotels, and more!
After you figure out the flight comes the difficult part: planning. You need to figure out who’s coming, where you’re staying, and what you’re going to do. Thankfully, we have some suggestions for the best route to go about planning. Google trips offers customized tours and gives guides for what there is to do in certain places. You can also check out Yelp for food reviews, so you find the best restaurants. Airbnb is the perfect website to find a place to stay with some friends or check out hostelworld if you’re looking to save a few bucks and want to stay in a hostel.
If you’re going somewhere international, it’s vital to prepare. Download apps like Google Translate, a money conversion app, Uber, and WhatsApp so you can stay connected even when you’re overseas.
Planning a trip can be stressful, but don’t let that stop you from going somewhere you’ve always wanted to go. The time is now, so bon voyage and use these tips for a fun summer vacation!
