The More You Know

These days you can find flights and package deals to destinations to suit almost any pocket. Do your due diligence with research. The world is a big place, and you can get similar experiences far away from the tourist traps and hiked up prices.

Be Flexible With Dates

This is especially true if you’re booking on an all-inclusive package holiday. Rather than have departure and arrival dates set in stone, try to be a little more flexible. You’d be surprised how much you can save booking flights just a week earlier or later. There are tons of deals to take advantage of if you’re patient and willing to move your flight dates around a bit.

Plan To Stay

Lots of people try to fill up their vacation with multiple stops and itineraries chock full of activities and places to see. If you cram numerous countries in a few weeks, you will be exhausted and feel like all you did was rush to the next item on your to-do list. Get the most out of travel by spending more than a few days in each place you visit. Soak up the culture, get to know the area more than just the tourist sights. Mingle with the locals and go where they go. And don’t forget to try the local cuisine. Look out for queues of locals at places. You never know, you might discover you have a taste for that suspect-looking street food.

Keep Your Options Open

This isn’t a contradiction to the previous tip. Plan to get the most out of a destination by coming up with a list of activities you want to do, but don’t be too tied to it. Allow yourself to go with the flow. You will undoubtedly learn about other things you want to do once you’re there. Often those unforeseen, unexpected adventures are the ones that stay with you.

Create a budget and plan at least one splurge. A once off experience like an expensive meal, an out of the way attraction or activity, no matter what it is, make it memorable.

Mix Work With Pleasure

If you’re lucky enough to get to travel in your line of work, capitalize on it. If you’re taking a business trip, no matter where it is, take some vacation days and extend your stay. Even if it’s only for a few days, give yourself the opportunity to take in the sights and sounds.