10 tips to plan your vacation

With so many details that can go wrong during a vacation (you know what I mean) it is a miracle that we want to continue traveling. Even so, the sublime state in which we return from a vacation makes us continue to take the risk.

Unfortunately it is impossible to insulate 100% our long-awaited vacation of mishaps and inconveniences; but following these tips you will surely avoid several headaches.

1. TYPE OF VACATION

The first thing is to decide what type of vacation you are needing: rest, sharing family, couple, and party or to escape to nature.

2. ADEQUATE DESTINATION

Then, choose the ideal destination for that type of vacation that your body is screaming for you and that goes according to those who travel. For example: if the purpose of the trip is to rest, do not choose a trip from four countries in two weeks because you will return more spoiled than your bags. Likewise, if the idea of??the trip is to share with the children, do not choose to travel to a city that stands out for its opera houses (unless your child has musical interests) or you want to bore them to death.

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3. ON TOUR OR OWN ACCOUNT?

The next thing is to ask yourself if you want to travel on your own or through a tourist tour. Each has its charm and convenience. Are you independent or do you like to plan every detail of your vacation? Travel alone don’t you know fate very much or do you prefer to disregard everything and get caught everywhere? Then travel on tour.

4. PLAN WITH ANTICIPATION

If you are traveling independently, book your tickets in advance, at least two months before. I would not dare to say that there is a specific day when tickets are cheaper, but I recommend you avoid buying them on weekends.

5. APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATION

Choose your accommodation according to your type of vacation. If you are going on a rest plan, it is worth investing in a good accommodation, something like a "resort." But if you go on a vacation to get to know and explore a destination, you better look for something basic because you will hardly be in the hotel or apartment. Whatever your choice, before choosing, read the reviews of previous guests and see their photos and videos.

6. ATTRACTIONS OF THE PLACE

Research the unmissable places of your vacation place. It is sad to return from a city and then find out that you were only blocks away from something you would have loved to visit and you did not do it because you were not aware of the attractions of that place.

7. PASSPORT

Check the status of your passport (it cannot expire in the six months prior to your trip) as well as if there are necessary visa costs for trips to that destination.

8. AVOID BE CHARGED FOR USING YOUR MONEY

Consider using credit or debit cards (verify beforehand that your type of card is accepted in that country). Verify that your credit or debit card has no international charges. Otherwise the banks charge you 3% for their use outside the country, and even if you use it to get money at the ATM.

9. PACK WITH ANTICIPATION

Pack with time, at least one week before your vacation. That way you can notice in time if something is missing or if you have to make a last minute purchase.

10. LAST PRE-TRAVEL REVIEW

The day before the trip, verify that you have a hard copy of everything (passports, itineraries, family emergency contacts and information on agencies and hotels). Do not count on taking a picture of everything with your phone. Remember: phones, even if they are smart, are also lost.

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