Making and Keeping New Year’s Travel Resolutions
January 9, 2019
With a little planning and some helpful tips from Xplorie, your travel dreams for 2019 will come true. The most important thing is to plan in advance, taking steps now which set your vacation getaway into motion. Use these simple tips to make your 2019 New Year’s travel plans a reality. Your perfect escape may be a beach, mountain, or lake, with a little planning, your dreams can take you anywhere.
Planning Your Adventure
Choosing where to go on your next travel escape depends on factors such as your budget and the type of activities you like to do on vacation. Do you like to relax on the beach, ski in the mountains, hikes the hills in Tennessee, or water sports off the shores of the Carolinas? If you don’t have a “go to” place in mind, then ask some of the most well traveled people you know on recommendations. Get the advice of others to help you make your decision. You can also choose your vacation destination by choosing an event to attend and planning your travel and activities around the event. Also one other great idea is to just check out flight deals. See what airlines have the best deals to the best locations and go from there!
Managing Time and Money
Try to conserve your vacation time. Avoid taking unnecessary personal days off, allowing your time to build up so you won’t be rushed during your vacation. Even though it may be tempting to take a mid-week break occasionally, squirreling away your off-time will make it possible to spend a few more days at your favorite Lake Tahoe retreat.
Similarly, don’t try to fund your trip all at once. It is less stressful to set aside a fixed amount during every pay period, and won’t leave you strapped for bills when the trip is over. The more time and preparation invested in your travel planning, the easier it is to enact.
Seasonal Deals and Discounts
Popular vacation attractions have seasonal fluctuations. In many cases, the best deals come to those who are willing to wait a little longer. Not only will the rates be lower during the “off season,” you will also avoid a majority of the crowds. Your favorite accommodations and activities may offer seasonal discounts as well, and a majority of locations provide incentives for reserving your lodging and events several months in advance. Keep in mind that some travel destinations like Gatlinburg or Jackson Hole have completely different activities available at different times of the year.
Stay and Play Packages
Another way to get more for your money is to purchase a complete vacation package. Stay and play packages usually include your lodging and at least one major activity. Some plans provide you with complimentary meals daily activity guides as well. These plans combine the most popular area attractions, combining lodging and ticket discounts based on your length of stay and number of people in your group. Package deals allow you to maximize your relaxation travel, whether you are tanning in Destin, FL or snowboarding the slopes at Breckenridge.
Xplorie wants you to get the most for your travel investment. Our packages include free activities for every day of your visit, along with lodging at some of the best accommodations in the regions we serve. To find out how we are able to give you more for less, visit the Xplorie website and see how it works.
