5 Factors to Remember When Planning the Perfect Holiday Vacation

1. Plan Flexible Holiday Dates

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For those families traveling with children, planning a holiday vacation can be hectic and one of the most challenging tasks. With school vacations affecting travel plans, it isn’t easy to coordinate all members of the family. 

However, there are many ways in which you can work around these issues and plan a perfect holiday vacation, such as choosing package holiday deals, looking for cheap travel flights, charting out your accommodation plans in advance, and much more. Choosing to fly midweek helps families get away for a more extended period, and tickets are often cheaper as well. Many choose to stay in the UK. There are some fabulous Scottish hotels to choose from.

1. Consider Using a Travel Agency

A travel agent plays a crucial role in helping travelers find the best deals out there. You have to communicate with your agent and help them understand what your budget constraints are, along with any requirements. 

You don’t have to go through the overwhelming information on your own. Your travel agent will do this on your behalf and might even do a better job than you would. As travel experts, they may have a couple of great suggestions or destinations to help you plan and enjoy your trip even more.

While some travelers stray away from online bookings, we still believe that this is one of the best ways of getting cheaper and better deals. Some sites also offer voucher codes to help you get discounts.

1. Choose Other Accommodation Types

Booking a hotel room might just offer you a good deal if you’re traveling alone or with just one other person. But for families, you could find yourself paying way too much if the hotel room isn’t big enough to accommodate all members of your group. There might be restrictions on what activities you can engage in within the room’s boundaries, even if it is.

Alternatively, renting a villa or a cottage is an excellent way of ensuring that you get more space and comfort in addition to a kitchen where you can prepare your own meals. Some homes even come with a pool, which will be an asset during the hot summer months when kids long to cool off in the water. If you’re lucky enough, you may even find some family homes that are made available for rent at unbelievably low prices.

1. Include Free Walking or Cycling Tours

No matter where you go, you’ll see companies offering free walking tours. A simple search online will lead you to these companies.  Instead of spending your valuable time figuring out where you’re going, join one of these tours and get valuable information about local tourist attractions in return. You can also walk or cycle around and engage with new people on this tour or people who are already familiar with the city.

Since the tour is free, don’t forget to tip your tour guide at the end. You can also consider making a donation to help them keep the tours free or support their cause. At the end of the day, these types of tours are still cheaper than most commercial tours you’ll find out there.

1. Don’t Forget the Flight and Living Costs

When you’re going on a holiday, don’t forget to include the costs of your flight and living expenses. This is a crucial aspect to consider as many people tend to leave it out when they are working with tight budgets.  

Include these costs even if you have an all-inclusive package from your hotel or cruise line because you might want to go out there and spend some time exploring on your own. This is the beauty of traveling, so don’t ignore it all for the sake of saving a few bucks.

For instance, if you’re traveling to Europe, you can find some good deals within Bulgaria. It has beautiful sunny weather, a meager cost of living, and an incredible coastline. Get to enjoy the beach, get your tan while your kids’ splash in the waves, as you indulge and enjoy your cocktails.

Laos, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam are also incredibly budget-friendly destinations. You’ll get to enjoy the culture, the beaches and all the beauty of nature without having to spend a huge fortune.