We know what you must be thinking, what can possibly be better than a holiday? From our perspective – absolutely nothing. However, there are things you can do to help make each and every holiday as exciting and wonderful as the last – if not better.
How you ask? Simple, you customise your holiday to suit you.
This may sound very obvious but many people often just accept the holiday experience they’re presented with, without thinking of ways to improve or even customise their holidays to suit them.
Here are three ways you can make your holidays better and create a custom experience for yourself:
1) RESEARCH AND BOOK YOUR SPOT:
Whether you’re planning a trip away or a ‘staycation’ it’s important to look for activities that interest you.
We understand that staying in bed all day or lounging around sounds like a dream whilst on holiday, but after a while, you’ll start to get bored – and that’s something we definitely don’t want.
Instead, get out and about. Research activities you think you enjoy and then book your spot. The important thing is that you consciously choose activities that appeal to you and that you make a conscious effort to book them.
Booking an activity or experience is important because disappointment is a surefire way to ruin a perfectly good day out. As they say, rather be safe than sorry.
2) REMEMBER THE ‘JUST IN CASE’ RULE:
Nothing ruins a good time like being cold or getting drenched.
At the risk of sounding like your mother or grandmother, pack something warm…just in case. Weather changes frequently and there’s no guarantee it will stay the same whilst you go about your day.
We recommend packing warm clothes or carrying a jersey or jacket with you to help combat the cold and rain should the weather turn.
3) DO SOMETHING UNEXPECTED:
Holidays are about making memories and enjoying your time off of work, so why not do something fun and totally unexpected?
We’re not saying you should do anything dangerous, but we do suggest you try an activity you wouldn’t normally be interested in or haven’t thought of trying before. It could be as simple as learning to play pool, getting involved in a competitive mini golf game or even trying a new cuisine.
Whatever you decide to do, we hope that your holidays are filled to the brim with memories and that you truly enjoy your time off.
Need some help planning a holiday on a budget? Read our blog “Budget Getaways: Planning Made Easy & Stress-free” for some easy to apply tips and tricks.