We all love a holiday. We all enjoy getting away from the grind, the routine, the conveyor belt. Who doesn’t enjoy getting up at four in the morning and looking at your partner in the eye with that ‘I’m going to have a beer at the airport’ glint. It’s all a lot of fun… Swimming on the beaches, hiking through the mountains, eating exotic food and attempting unique languages… So much joy! How, what about all the things you have to take care of before you get there? Have you planned that in this dream you are having? What about the plants, the pets, the windows, your work, your friends, is it all sorted?
So many things to think about that are simply domestic before you head off on your adventure of a lifetime. Think about the routine that you generally have when at home. What does your week involve and how much of that can be done before you leave? Simple things like organising the dog to stay with a family member or in a kennel. Travelling is such a normality in life that there are great systems and businesses in place like Holidays4Dogs that can house your pup whilst your away. There are ones for other types of pets too.
Water your plants a little more than you would usually, turn the heating down low, empty the fridge of perishables and lock all your windows. Now that all the domestic stuff is done, here’s the fun stuff… Something that you should’ve done before you locked the windows was choose where you want to go!
With comparison sites like Kayak and Skyscanner, you can make a choice based on many different seasonal factors. They have flights, accommodations, and they will find the best price for you. However, it would be best to be certain about what you want to book because when you search again, the algorithm on the site holds onto your information and may drive the prices up. After having booked your flights and place to stay, it would be advisable to be an informed traveller. Learn some of the phrases for where you are going and also about the country and history. This will then dictate your next move, to hire a car or not to hire a car?
There are many different sites out there that will show you that, in some cases, hiring a car is cheaper than getting around in taxis and buses. Head over to EnjoyCarHire who have taken the leg work out for you. They have also secured a fair fuel policy on all their rentals. The last thing is what to pack, keep it light! Save your money so you can feel like a baller on the beach rather than in the line to get on the plane. That’s it! Follow these simple tips and enjoy your holiday. Cheers!
