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As a person who loves to travel, and loves to take time for myself to travel, planning for your next vacation can be harder than expected.

Firstly, traveling is always better with someone else, and I mostly travel with my better half by myself. Traveling the world can be a thrilling experience. Meeting new cultures, new people, the thrill of experiencing their cuisine, and the thrill of visiting historical monuments and museums, are all part of the traveling experience.

The thought of being someplace new and walking the streets or the town square of a city you know nothing about, and learning about it, excites me.

So stick around as we will tell you the complete guide on how to plan your vacation, and experience the most out of it.

1. Decide Where to go, and the Length of The Trip

Every vacation starts with picking a place on the world map and choosing that destination as your next vacation destination. Whether that’s Europe, Asia, or visiting the Americas, it’s important to be sure of that choice. Having a goal in mind, and knowing what that goal is, will help you mentally prepare for your trip. Another important question to ask yourself is to decide the length of your trip. That can be a week, a few nights, or maybe a whole month on a cruise ship.

2. Research The Costs and Start Saving Money

It’s easier to say “I’m going to Prague” than actually going. You still need to get there, and getting there costs money. You need to take into account flights costs and accommodations costs. You need to decide if you’re going to be renting a car, or public transport from the airport to your accommodations. I always plan my vacation a few months in advanced. I always find a good date on my calendar and work around it. Enquiring about airplane tickets should be first on your list, followed by a lot of research on booking accommodations.

Once you’ve decided the costs of travel and accommodations, it’s time to start taking into account how much money you would need for your stay. Once you’ve crossed that, the real hard work begins of saving up money for your next vacation.

3. Book your Flight and Accommodation

You know where you’re going, you know how long you’re staying, and you’ve done your research on how much money you need. Next up is to book your flight and accommodations. It’s really not important in which order you approach this next step. I personally book my airline tickers firstly and then I look for accommodations. There are a few booking sites that offer the best rates for accommodations no matter where you’re traveling. Some of the booking sites are Hostelworld, Agoga, and of course, Booking.

4. Plan Your Trip and Activities

Now starts the fun part, and this is the most exciting part of the whole guide. Now that you know your travel destination, start planning your activities. Plan for each day and what you’re going to do in advance. Your time is precious, and it costs money, so there are no reasons to wait until you land to start making decisions. Plan for that car rental, and plan in the case of riding public transport. Outline major activities and visiting sites for each day, and calculate the total costs for those activities. After that, calculate all of your costs, and make any last minute adjustments to your traveling budget.

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5. Start Packing

The trip is almost ahead of you, and it’s time to start packing. Pack the right amount of stuff and avoid over packing. If traveling for a few days, pack your backpack, and if you’re planning on a longer trip, then pack a larger travel bag.

6. Enjoy Your Trip

You’ve worked hard for this, and the day has finally come to board your plane. As soon as you make landfall, step out of the airport and start enjoying your vacation. Remember all the hard work you put into this travel and remember that the crucial point is to have fun, and create lasting memories.