Traveling 101: Best Vacation Tips for Summer!

One of the most awaited things most people look forward to as a new year comes is the vacations they’ll take! Whether it’s across the country or visiting cities, it’s something that’ll get you excited!

But to ensure a great trip, you need to prepare! So this means booking flights, requesting leaves, listing down places to visit, booking accommodations, planning out your expenses, and so on.

This is to maximize your vacation and do as much as possible with the bit of time you’re there. But if you’re having a hard time thinking of things to do, down below is a list of tips to help you out:

1. Pick Out a Place to Stay Ahead of Time

The first thing you need to do is pick out a place to stay. This will play a huge part during your trip since this can affect tons of aspects during a vacation. So depending on your circumstances and the places you want to visit, make sure your accommodation fits your needs.

For instance, if you plan to travel with your dog, the accommodation in your book doesn’t allow dogs. Or if you use a wheelchair and the place doesn’t have ramps. Or even if you travel using your car and they don’t offer parking spaces. So walk-ins are discouraged.

So it’s essential to consider booking ahead of time to ensure you get a place that fits your needs and, as a bonus, offers more than you need. To give you an idea of accommodation with great amenities (ones that might suit your needs), listed down are PS Rotterdam’s property highlights:

• They offer parking.
• They have an elevator.
• They have over 104 serviced apartments.
• Has 24 hours reception service.
• Is pet-friendly (For stays of 29 nights or more)
• Offers free Wi-Fi.
• Has a gym.
• Has accessible apartments.
• Offers restaurant and grocery delivery.
• Has weekly housekeeping.
• Offers free coffee or tea in the lobby area for all in-house guests.
• Has a grab-and-go shop.
• Is family-friendly.
• Has laundry and dry cleaning services.
• All apartments are fully furnished.
• Has a good location. (Located in the central areas of Rotterdam)

Not only are apartments filled with great amenities and offer bigger spaces (compared to hotels), but it’s also cheaper!

2. Look Up Places to Visit Before Your Trip

To make the most of your trip, start listing down places to go during your trip. This is to maximize your time and days when visiting a particular place. So you can look up their tourist spots, best places to eat, amusement parks in town, beaches near the area, or even resorts to visit.

Not planning ahead and winging the trip will have you aimlessly wandering and get you missing out on better things, foods, and activities. So before your trip, plan, plan, PLAN your itinerary!

3. Always Book Flights 3 to 5 Months Before Your Trip

Booking flights months before your desired travel date is a great way to prepare and save a quick buck when traveling. This gives you time to prepare to file leaves at work or notify the school and get all the necessary things. Plus, it’s way cheaper!

4. Make Sure to Pack Everything You Need

Once you have an itinerary, you can now pack accordingly. So if you plan on swimming, pack your swimsuit, slippers, and sunblock. And if you’re going hiking, pack your hiking clothes and equipment.

Basically, pack everything you need for each day of your trip. Also, don’t forget to pack essential items like important documents, medication, and device chargers. This is to prevent setbacks and delays.

5. Make Sure You Have Extra Money Set Aside

You never know what can happen when traveling. So before your trip, save up! This is to have something to go by when you accidentally spend too much, get robbed, or misplace your cash. Make sure your extra money is not in cash form but saved in your bank.

Take Away

Now you know some great tips when traveling, use your new-found information, and have the best vacation this summer! We hope these tips come in handy during your travels, not only for summer but all year.