Some people chose to travel in order to relax. They want to spend hours by the pool, reading a book and sipping cocktails. While this can be a lot of fun, others will travel in order to satisfy their sense of adventure.
However, whether your lust for adventure takes you on a hike through the French Alps, or the Niagara Falls, there’s no denying that planning this kind of holiday can be challenging.
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With that in mind, here are some top tips for planning an adventure packed vacation!
Step One: Figure Out What You Want To Do.
The first step toward planning an unforgettable, adventure-packed vacation is to figure out what you actually want to do or see. For example, if you’re a keen sailor or have an interest in water sports, you may want to visit some of the best boating lakes in michigan. Alternatively, you may want to visit one of the seven wonders of the world.
Either way, writing down a list of things you’d like to do or see is a great starting point when planning a vacation. This will make it easier to figure out what countries you need to visit and so on.
Step Two: Set Your Budget.
Once you’ve put together a list of activities you’d like to complete during your trip, it’s time to get serious about planning – which means putting together a budget and ensuring that you stick to it. Remember, there are plenty of ways in which you can save money when traveling such as by staying in hostels over hotels. Alternatively, contacting hotels directly as opposed to booking through third-party sites will often enable you to access deals that you would otherwise miss out on.
Booking your flights in advance, using comparison sites such as SkyScanner, is also a great way to save money. You can even have pricing alerts sent directly to your inbox so that you can book at the optimal time (and price) depending on which destination you’d like to visit.
Step Three: Put Together An Itinerary.
Putting together an itinerary for your trip is the easiest way to ensure that you work your way through your travel bucket list without running out of time or having to skip over a certain activity. However, if you are traveling for an extended period of time, you should make sure that you schedule a few rest days here and there. Otherwise, you’ll be putting yourself on the path towards burnout, which means that you will not enjoy the trip anywhere as much as you should.
Step Four: Be Open To New Opportunities.
While you may be keen to follow your itinerary as much as possible, remain open to any new opportunities that may crop up during your trip. For example, a tour guide or local citizen may give you advice on which hikes to follow if you want to explore something that is a little off the beaten path, as opposed to heading to a tourist hotspot.
