Planning your trip
From Wikiasiantravel
The wise traveler is the one who has planned out his course. If you want to be wise and get the most from your money you should start taking a pen and paper out and go over the following considerations:
| Place to go |
| What is your idea of fun and relaxation? Do you want a peaceful escapade by the beach? Do you think you can unwind to the rythm and lights of a bar? Do you want to have a contemplative visit to pilgrimage sites?
Asian countries will offer you a lot of places to choose from. Never ending coastline of beaches and resort islands abound in this continent. Various mountains lay in wait to be reconquered, including the tallest in the world. Numerous historical sites and places of worship await your veneration. Shopping malls and city lights flourish to lure you till your feet gives up. And when you are decided on what kind of vacation you want, you may check out the countries which have them in the Regions page. |
| Budget |
How much are you willing to spend? You have to forsee the expenses for your trip and always have a some allowance for the unforseeable ones. If you are considering a package tour, it may cost you less because you will be traveling with a group. However, it will have it's pros and cons which is discussed under such topic. Below are the forseeable expenses you will have:
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| Season/Climate |
| See your calendar and mark when you could take your vacation. You wouldn't want to be caught up in a storm or worse a tsunami. There are countries which cover vast areas thus they have varied climate for each region. You can check out the countries for the best time to visit. Some celebrate festivities and you can schedule your vacation in time to witness them.
Peak vacation seasons like summer and year ends brings along more people and higher prices. So if you want to go with crowds and you could stretch your budget a bit, pack for this months. |
| Getting a package Tour or Do-it-Yourself |
| Contacting an agency and arranging for a package tour can save you some hassles.Foremost,your time and effort, because they will be the one arranging for your flight, accomodation, itineraries, and some even offer document processing. Some packages also include bus rides or transfers and meals. You may as well save on money because you can already forsee the expenses for your vacation. They may also get you discounts because of their connections and the fact that you are traveling with a group.
There are disadvantage to getting a package though.For once, your vacation may lack flexibility. Some itineraries have to be done on schedule or you miss it out. There is no 100% guarantee also that it will be hassle free. You may still experience delays or misunderstanding once you are in your place of destination. Also,if you are budget-wise, you may even save more of your money because usually travel agencies will book you with their associated hotels and lodges which may still be expensive though discounted. If you are really decided on getting a package tour, you may check page for Package tours and see what best suits you. |
| Documents to Prepare |
| If you have a passport ready then well and good. Check for its expiry to be sure you won't have problems during your vacation. If you don't have one, you can search using "passport application" + <your country> as key words using any of the internet search engine or you may visit your government's official website. Some travel agencies may offer such services and you just have to give them some requirements. Also,you have to check out website of the Immigration department of the country you will visit to see if visa is required for your vacation. |
