How to Take the Stress Out of Travel
For most people, travel should be a rewarding and often relaxing experience; an opportunity to get away from the stresses of everyday life. Yet according to research by the U.S. travel association, over half of all Americans say they would travel more if the experience wasn’t as much of a hassle.
Of course, much of this feeling comes down to the physical process of getting from A to B. The journey is rarely as pleasurable as the destination but there are ways to make yourself comfortable, like avoiding peak periods and allowing plenty of time either end. Or if you’ve got the budget to spare, why not use a jet card to enjoy private air travel without needing your own plane?
Whatever it is about travel that worries you, ease your mind with more practical tips below!
Plan just the right amount
A study published in 2010 found that planning a trip brings some people greater happiness than taking it. But for others, the sheer number of things to think about can feel overwhelming, from travel timetables to accommodation and booking activities.
Try and let reputable travel blogs and price comparison sites do the hard work for you. Breaking the planning into multiple steps will make it seem more manageable, for example arranging accommodation one week then a rental car the next.
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Make a budget
Money worries can be a serious barrier to enjoying the kind of trips you want to - or perhaps even travelling at all. But for others, travel is a priceless investment that’s almost always worth it!
Making a budget covering every travel expense will help you gauge where you stand and inform your decisions. From there, create a dedicated holiday pot and automate your savings to make sure you use the money how you intend to.
Set realistic expectations
It’s easy to get carried away with romanticizing a destination, especially if you’ve spent lots of time planning your trip. But keeping realistic expectations - and allowing some flexibility – will save you building things up too much in your head.
You can’t guarantee the weather, so find a couple of back-up plans if the forecast doesn’t go your way. Plus, remember that the things we don’t plan for often make a trip more memorable!
Think about safety
Travelling to far flung, unfamiliar, and culturally contrasting destinations is bound to cause some worry. You might be concerned about violence, instability, or bad weather in your chosen destination, or perhaps falling ill.
Your worries might be legitimate of course. But instead of conjuring up disasters before they happen, pay attention to reputable travel advisories. Having an emergency plan in mind – and a good cancellation policy – will help ease your mind.
With these practical tips in mind, do you feel more inclined to book your next adventure?
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