I have never really planned a trip - up to now, when I go on vacation, it has been to familiar places, like back home to PI. But now I am in the position to go for a trip just to relax and get away from the humdrum things of a working lifestyle. It's so exciting! There is no better way to do this than to plan ahead. I know I have been discussing this for awhile but the more I discussed it, the more I am aware of deals and discounts on the trip. Also, getting myself a
trip planner would be a perfect idea to get everything in order.
I was interested to come across the website
realtravel.com where they do not just list travel options, but allow itineraries to be viewed, you can also create your own
travel blog to help you remember everything! Realtravel are true agents, allowing you to compare prices from major providers such as Travelocity and Orbitz, and more. The website is clever, as it has links that will show nearby places, and allow the planning of your trip, as well as the comparison of prices by filling in little text windows on the web page. Even if you are just dreaming of going away it is a fun website to visit, and you might be surprised, as I was, how low the cost can be, especially if going away in off-peak seasons, so make sure you try different dates. Just a word of advice, by all means have more options prepared for during your trip than you can actually use, but during the trip don't try to actually fit too much into one trip - there is always another month or year!