June 1, 2020
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When you close your eyes and envision the perfect trip, you probably come up with different ideas than many of your friends or family.
You might like long walks on remote beaches, while your bestie’s idea of a great time is a night out at trendy urban clubs, followed by a lie in the next morning.
But much of the planning process you both will follow for these epic trips will be surprisingly similar. Each vacation has just the right balance of excitement and downtime, exploring off the beaten path and visiting must-see attractions. You just have to find the right fit for you.
Read on to answer all of the questions you may have about how to curate the perfect travel itinerary.
Downtime can include a long lunch, a sit in the park, or even an hour long nap back at the hotel. It's understandable to want to see and do as much as possible during your trip. After all, you never know when, or if, you'll be back.
Resist this temptation. You will regret packing too much into your days. If you rush too much traveling with kids, you may have to deal with frustrating meltdowns, due to stress.
If you're travelling solo, rushing around may not leave you with enough time to mentally process your journey, and feel a part of your surroundings. Sometimes, less is best.
If you're a very active adventurer, you may want to consider devoting entire days to more leisurely activities. If you spent the day hiking up mountains in Madeira, you will probably want to spend the next day lounging and wading oceanside — not surfing.
Try to spend as little time in transit between attractions as possible. It's ideal to tour attractions located close together within a single day, to not waste time traveling, and to prevent stress. It's also often more costly to travel to multiple, far-flung points within a day.
Try to choose a hotel that is close to the center of every place you want to see. This is another strategy for ensuring you see as much as possible within a day, without spending too much time and money on transit.
Don't waste time waiting in line. Book tickets to your favorite attractions ahead of time, whenever possible. But don't over book! If you schedule too much in one day, you may end up exhausted or miss out on hidden gems.
Leave some room for spontaneity. You can't find charming, hidden gems, if you don't leave some flexibility in your schedule. While planning your trip, it helps to think about exactly how much unscheduled time you want to explore. Maybe consider only booking one major attraction a day, and spend the rest of the day exploring the city by foot.
Sometimes a little tech is behind some of the best planned trips. Here's some apps to consider to make planning your next vacation a breeze.
Wanderlog is great for travelers who love visual plans. You can plot your itinerary in a map and add all the detail you need. The app is great for group trips, as friends can collaborate by adding ideas. You can also handle the practical logistics of tracking trip budgets.
Road trippers is the all around best for Road trips. Plan routes, stops and attractions.
Tripsy is great for the practical details, such as organizing flights and documents into an accessible format.
Don’t forget to pack travel insurance. No trip itinerary is complete without it. You should know that if you travel internationally, your domestic health insurance plan may not fully protect you if you experience a medical emergency abroad.
An Allianz Travel Insurance plan with emergency medical benefits may help you fill health insurance gaps. Let’s say your perfect trip itinerary includes snorkeling above coral reefs in the Caribbean and you, unfortunately, scrap your skin on some coral.
You’re bleeding and need medical attention. Our emergency medical benefits include medically necessary transportation, treatment and aftercare for medical emergencies included in your policy.
We also offer trip cancellation benefits that can reimburse certain non-refundable expenses if your trip is canceled before it begins, or interrupted midway. If you happen to be diagnosed with the flu and advised not to travel before you’re scheduled to board a crowded plane, you’ll be relieved you bought travel insurance.
Trip cancellation benefits may make the difference between losing money or postponing for a better day.
Get a quote today to find out how Allianz Travel Insurance can help you roam with peace of mind.
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