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Top five smart planning tips for a fantastic vacation

Vacation, it is a word that excites many people since it’s the perfect opportunity to escape the daily routine of working with little to no free time. Therefore, vacations ought to be stress-free, but without adequate planning, your vacation could turn into a stream of mishaps.
To streamline your vacation and make it memorable, here are some smart tips you can employ:

Come up with a budget

It is easy to get so caught up on relaxing and touring that you forget at some point you’ll need to go back home. Before you lose yourself in the excitement that accompanies free days and exquisite meals, come up with a budget that doesn’t strain your finances.
It is also important to stick to this budget. Remember, having a budget is one thing but sticking to the budget is utterly different and vital to making your vacation memorable for a long time after.

Compare destination options

Don’t just go where everyone is going or the first destination you set your eyes on without any comparisons. To start with, select at least five potential destinations and then begin narrowing them down until you have the ideal destination.

Have a flexible itinerary

Don’t constrict your vacation because that will suck all the fun out of it. Instead, allow for spontaneity so you can enjoy your vacation. Planning your vacation time down to the minute could confuse the event that something doesn’t go according to plan, for instance, a canceled tour.
Always allow for some open time on your vacation itinerary. You’ll be surprised how much more you enjoy your vacation.

Research your destination

You began by comparing destinations, and after you have that down to one, research this destination, so you have an idea of what to expect. Find out the best time to travel, accommodations and their rates, activities, foods and anything else you need to know about the destination. Getting acquainted with your destination will help you plan, for instance, what to pack for the vacation.
During your research, don’t forget to look at visa requirements as well as public transportation since you’ll need to get around.

Pack light

For many vacationers, this is the hardest thing to do. Everyone has been guilty of over-packing at some point in life. If everyone is honest, excess luggage sucks the joy out of any experience since you have to struggle with your luggage. You don’t need to bring your whole closet on vacation with you, keep your clothing options light by only picking what’s necessary. Packing things like a blowdryer add to your luggage. For the duration of your vacation, try to air dry your hair. Also, find out the weather of your travel destination, so you pack appropriate clothes. Don’t forget to list potential activities as well so you don’t pack ball dresses and heels that you won’t get to wear on vacation.

Vacation time is all about relaxing and getting rid of stress. Therefore, don’t let the stress travel with you and take some time to smart plan your vacation.

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The town of Montañita can be best described as a small surfing paradise with picturesque beaches and magnificent waves. Although small, it has developed into a quaint seaside resort booming with activities, attracting both international and domestic travellers. The atmosphere makes it a great place to learn Spanish and practice beach yoga. 

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