Research, research, research. Inspiration, go to websites to browse travel photos, journals, sharing their experiences.*Time you will depart and return. Write it down!
- Plan your destinations.
- Allow a budget.
- Pack your bags.
- Undergarments.
- Pajamas.
- Toiletries.
- Shoes.
- Swimsuits/towels.
- Journal.
- Prepare for certain situations that could happen to make trip smoother.
Decide on a schedule for what each person wants to do along the way. Gather the family together and discuss what you had in mind. Be prepared for arguments. Everyone must be willing to compromise.
- Pack a first aid kit - and make sure everyone knows where it is - because you never know what could happen. In the first aid kit there should be band aids, antiseptic cream, paracetamol and allergy tablets at least. Also it might be useful to have an emergency contact list in the first aid kit.
- Find a pet-sitter ahead of time if you own any animals that can't come along. If you decide to bring any, you must remember that they can't go inside restaurants or hotels, and they will have to make bathroom breaks as well. It's best to leave them at home. Put your pets into detail for the sitter and leave them with your phone number in case they have any questions while you're gone that you forgot to cover.
- If it's a family vacation and you're traveling by vehicle (for a long time), bring stuff to keep everyone entertained and comfortable.
- Decide what form of transportation you're taking (plane, vehicle, etc.)
Estimate the total cost of your vacation. Be sure to include restaurants (food & drink per person each day), gas for the vehicle to get there, back, and to places nearby where you'll be staying, hotel rooms per night, and any other activities that you plan on doing. (Swimming, the zoo, etc.)
- If the trip seems a bit pricey, you may want to consider looking for discounts. You can normally find accommodation and travel discounts online. While you're at the site, they can also help plan your trip.
- Work around the price. Normally if you're visiting family in another state, you can stay at one of their houses overnight (if there's enough room for everyone). (Free showers, food, television, and bed!) And if you offer to pay for the gas, you can normally borrow a neighbor's "extra" vehicle for free and they'll take care of any animals while you're gone. And if you buy a gas card, you can save money on the gas! You just gotta think ahead!
- Work some overtime at your job before you ask for a week/weekend off for vacation. They'll be more likely to give it to you when you want it.
- Bring everyone's medications (if the family takes any.) Be sure to bring enough.
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