Plan Ahead: Your Next Getaway

Many of us have missed traveling in the last two years. If you’re planning on making up for lost time soon, here are some tips to make your next trip unforgettable.

Deciding on a destination

It’s not that simple to travel at the moment with restrictions in place, but that doesn't mean you can’t plan a trip for later - or organize something special closer to home. If you want to get away with your partner or your family in the coming weeks, look for destinations that complement your interests and the type of vacation or weekend away you’re looking to book. Think about how you want to spend your free time. Do you want to do something fun with the kids, or are you desperate to spoil your partner and plan the ultimate romantic weekend away? Shortlist destinations according to how far you want to travel, how long you plan to go for and what you want to do. There is a vast array of locations to choose from. Live it up in the city, escape it all in the countryside, embrace your adventurous side in national parks, or soak up the tranquility in remote spots off the beaten track. And don’t forget - after two years of not traveling, even little trips can feel like big events.

Identifying Ideal Accommodations For Your Experience

The accommodation you choose can play an integral role in the overall experience - if not be the biggest deciding factor on the comfort of your trip - especially given the current health climate. Whether you’re traveling with kids, or you’re going away with your partner, it’s worth spending time researching accommodation options. Most people stay in hotels, but there are all kinds of different hotels available, as well as a host of other options. Nowadays, you can book everything from treehouses and luxury cabins to beachfront villas and penthouses in the city. If you know where you want to visit, you can search online to find the perfect place to stay. Pro tip: Look for places where there is more space than even needed. It’s a great anxiety curb for the first trip post lockdown…

Added extras

Once you know where you want to travel and where you’re going to stay, you can add extras to make your trip special and memorable. Romantic getaway? Book for hotels in San Diego with jacuzzi in room options, call ahead and arrange for flowers, rose petals or balloons to be left in your room for a romantic urban getaway, or organize a luxurious dinner under the stars. Book excursions and investigate activities to create an incredible itinerary for a family vacation. From theme parks in Florida where you can organize experiences, jump queues and share dinner with your kids’ favorite movie characters to spa treatments and private transfers for a couples getaway in California or the Hamptons, it’s worth taking the time to plan ahead of your trip. Ask hotel staff for recommendations and read reviews to see what kinds of extras and additions are available to turn a good vacation into the best break ever. Pro tip: indulge in services that make things easier, especially with the whole family in tow- things like grocery delivery, postmates, etc. anything to ease back into traveling

Many of us are excited about the prospect of getting away and traveling again. Whether you want to stay relatively close to home and enjoy a well-earned break without jumping on a plane, or you have ambitions to explore further afield, there are several ways to make your trip extra special. Research destinations, discover different accommodation and room options and add extras to make the break unforgettable.