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It’s time to go on your next adventure! Have you planned ahead already?
Some people like to fly fast and loose when it comes to traveling, but others need a set schedule to really enjoy their time away from home. If you’re one of the people who love a good plan, this is the article for you.
We’re here to talk all about how you can create a travel itinerary that will work for you and the people you’re traveling with (if any). Keep reading and start your vacation planning today.
1. Keep the Whole Group In Mind
If you’re traveling alone, you’re your own group. You get to choose everything you do and when you’re going to do it.
Most people don’t travel alone though, so you need to make some compromises. Are you traveling with friends? What about family members?
Make sure everyone can give input about the must-haves on their list. These are the things that have to take priority. After this, you can start discussing things that you all want to do, but aren’t necessary.
Never let someone’s “want to do” take priority over someone else’s “must do.”
2. Leave Wiggle Room
It’s tempting to plan out every last moment of your trip, but you’re going to set yourself up for failure. Trips should be fun, so allow a few minutes (or even hours) in between things that won’t set off your schedule.
For example, if you’re going to schedule meals, leave some time before and after your planned time so no one feels rushed while they’re eating. If you’re going somewhere with rides, leave wiggle room for wait times.
3. Put It on Paper
It’s helpful to print out an itinerary and put it on paper rather than just leaving it on your phone or in travel itinerary apps. Phones can die and the physical act of writing things down can help solidify what you’re doing.
It’s easy to find a travel itinerary template online that you can fill in and modify as needed.
4. Factor In Potential Changes
Sometimes unexpected things come up. Plan for problems and roadblocks and you’ll have an easier time dealing with them later on.
If you’re traveling outdoors, for example, factor in what you’ll do if it starts to rain. If that will get in the way of your plans for the day, can you swap them with the plans from another day without disrupting too much?
5. Leave Room for Spontaneity
The diehard planner often struggles with the idea of spontaneity, but you’re doing yourself a disservice if you don’t leave room for it.
When you’re traveling, you’ll discover things that you didn’t expect. These things might be fun or exciting. If you don’t have time set aside or allotted for spontaneous changes, you will miss out on a lot of opportunities and experiences.
Create a Travel Itinerary Today
When you’re ready to create a travel itinerary for your next trip, use these tips to make sure that you’re planning for an experience that everyone will enjoy. Vacation planning doesn’t have to be stressful. Remember, you want to have fun!
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