The weeks you set aside for a vacation are precious, exciting and highly anticipated by most. However, planning a vacation can be pretty intimidating. Most ideal getaways involve special dinners, unique excursions, breathtaking vistas, and friends you make along the way. In order to make your plan a reality, you have to pick a location, choose the dates, book an airline, book a room. Here is a guide for ways you can ensure a memorable and enjoyable vacation without getting stuck in the planning. 

How to Plan the Perfect Vacation 

1. Decide Where to Go 

While most people highly anticipate a vacation, deciding where to go isn't always an easy choice. Most people have dream destinations they want to visit someday. However, there are pertinent variables to consider when choosing a location; how much time you have, your budget and who will be on the trip with you. 

Knowing where you want to go will inform the rest of your planning. To help garner inspiration for your upcoming travels, try asking friends and family for recommendations, follow travel social media accounts or travel bloggers, and read reviews.

2. Select Flights and Hotels

The next step in planning is finding the right mode of transportation and booking a room at one or several hotels, depending on your itinerary. This means you also have to know when you will be traveling. Keep in mind, you will find the best combination of affordability and ideal weather during the shoulder season, which is between the peak and off season. 

Many travel sites offer deals that include both the flight and the hotel, which can allow extra room in your budget for a special dinner or excursion. You may also want to consider a travel agent who can skillfully arrange your plans with your desires in mind.  

3. Decide What You Want to Do 

The step is deciding what you'll do when you get to your destination. In the time leading up to your vacation, try using Google maps to identify nearby landmarks and attractions you can bookmark and reference when creating your itinerary. By grouping places you want to go by proximity, you'll be able to pack in the most attractions in the least amount of time.

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