Immersive, unforgettable, and unique experiences — can you have it all and still keep your travel plans simple?
Traveling can sometimes feel like a lot of work. You want to make sure everything is ready for your trip, from your flight to your hotel reservations. Both sound simple enough to arrange, especially since you can do it all from your smartphone. What happens when your phone goes missing and you’re visiting multiple destinations? Complications happen.
Whether you’re going on an international trip or a multi-city vacation, a complicated itinerary, multiple connecting flights, or the need for multiple gadgets do not have to weigh down your travel plans.
You want to kick off your journey from a place of tranquility to make sure your trip does what it’s meant to do. Where do you start?
A majority of travelers today spend about five hours per day doing research during the 45 days before booking. Most people are looking for inspiration on where they could go and others want to learn more about their destination. Either way, 45 days does seem like a lot of time dedicated to pre-booking.
Although thorough research ensures safety and satisfaction, you could still cut down on research time by passing on the task to an expert. This way, you don’t have to worry if you’re pressed for time.
A travel agent will not only be your subject matter expert on your destination, but they’ll also organize everything for you.
Need a luxury chauffeur service in Dubai? The travel agent will know the best one to book. You want to go from the UAE to South Asia? The travel agent will arrange for better flights so that you’re not running from one terminal to another.
A travel agent also knows to check any advisory that may affect your plans. Travel advisories update the safety ranking of every country. They also list important travel information: local laws and customs, entry and exit requirements, health-related alerts, and transportation.
Off or low season opens up a lot of opportunities for saving money, exploring new places, engaging more with the locals, and even achieving serenity.
Imagine the UAE’s top tourist cities without the crowds, from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. When you take a trip during low season, you’re not just visiting places without the other travelers. You’re also more likely to enjoy:
If off season doesn’t work with your schedule to travel, see if the shoulder season might be better. Shoulder season is the period between peak and off season. The weather tends to be nicer and the rates (e.g., airfare, accommodations, tours, etc.) are better but not as low as off season.
When you travel during the off or shoulder season, your destination will feel like paradise. Without the tourists, you’ll also be able to experience the city in an entirely new way.
Free yourself from baggage – literally. You can travel to your destination with a carry-on or at the most, two pieces of luggage, and still be comfortable.
How do you do it?
A carry-on luggage saves you from the complexity of dealing with the probability of lost luggage when you check it in.
What is a feasible amount that’ll allow you to travel far and have new experiences? Your travel budget will depend on where you want to go, what you want to do, and who you’re taking with you (if you’re not going solo). It should cover food and entertainment, transportation, accommodation, airfare, and travel insurance.
If you want to stay at the best hotels, off-season travel is a good way to meet your budget. You can also use a prepaid debit card to control daily expenses instead of relying on a credit card. If you want to splurge on a meal, have lunch at a posh restaurant and then dinner at a more affordable dining place.
Making travel arrangements can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when you want to pack your itinerary with several activities and places to visit. With the right approach, planning your trip can be simple but still leave you with memorable experiences.
