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Soyou've decided to plan a trip but don't have a clue on where to begin. Forsome, the thought of having to figure out each and every detail of an upcomingtrip can be overwhelming but it might not be as difficult as it seems.

Tosimplify the planning, utilizing a list can be extremely beneficial. This willinvolve figuring out each detail one at a time and writing them down. Once eachdetail has been added to the list and the list is complete, placing the detailsin proper order will be the final step prior to beginning the actual planningitself.

Nowit's time to back it up a bit and go over the details involved in planning thetrip. This is where we begin discussing the "where to start" portionof this subject. A great place to start would be to figure out your financialsituation and exactly how much you can comfortably afford to blow on thisupcoming trip. With comfortably being the operative word, it is important tounderstand that no matter what the magic number ends up being, it should not bemissed when the trip is over.

Thereis nothing worse than enjoying a fun filled trip only to return to the stressof realizing that you just overextended yourself where your finances areconcerned. This can be easily avoided by simply carefully planning out theproper budget before ever thinking about the rest of the trip details. Askyourself how much I can spend on this trip without having to worry aboutmissing it once the trip is over.

Sonow you know just how much it is you can afford to put into this trip and youare ready for the next step in the planning process. The next question isprobably the simplest and maybe even the most enjoyable one to deal with. Wheredo I want to go? Do I want to stay local or do I want to travel across thecountry? Maybe you want to actually leave the country.

Ofcourse, this will depend greatly on the outcome of the original question being,how much can I afford to spend? Still, this is a fun question to deal withbecause no matter how much you are spending, picking the destination can be asexciting as picking out your adventure. Picking out a new destination is agreat way to go. Experiencing a new city, state or country brings newadventures and creates new memories. This also leads us to our next step inplanning a trip.

Nowthat you've figured out how much you can afford to spend and where it is youwould like to go, it's time to figure out when this trip will take place. Alongwith the 'when' comes the 'how long'Many factors influence the outcome of thisquestion some of which include job, family and other responsibilities.Coordinating each of these areas narrowing the time frame down to a specificday, week or month of the year can be difficult but necessary so take yourtime, eliminate the impossibilities and narrow the possibilities down to yourideal trip dates.

Thisis the point in time where a little research can go a long way. This is alsothe point in time where planning your itinerary comes into play. If you havedecided on a destination that you have never visited, then your itineraryplanning will take a little effort. Using the internet to search out tourismsites or simply doing an internet search on the destination you've chosentypically resolves this issue fairly quickly.

Thereare usually numerous sites giving detailed descriptions of area attractionswith contact information included. Don't be afraid to use the contactinformation provided to call the area attractions that interest you. Gatherinformation such as if the attraction is seasonal and open at the time of yourtrip, hours of operation, pricing and if tickets must be purchased ahead time.Gathering these details ahead of time can save a lot of stress and an enormousheadache.

Sothe trip is planned and you are ready to go...or are you? How are you gettingto your final destination? Transportation can be a costly area of trip planningso once again, research is essential. You've already determined where it is youare traveling to so you already know the distance from point A to point B. Themiles involved are important in deciding the best form of transportation toutilize but even more important is, will your final destination require crossingany oceans.

Eachof these factors will greatly influence your transportation decision but sinceyou've already determined just how much you feel comfortable spending,researching becomes more of a requirement than a choice. Ask yourself a fewreasonable questions. Can I drive to my destination and if I can drive, howlong will the drive take and how much will I spend on fuel? If I decide onflying to my destination, will it be cheaper than if I drove? Are long distancebuses or trains a possibility that will save any money?

Keepin mind that if you decide on flying or going with the train or bus optionanother expense will inevitably come into play. This expense will be a rentalcar at the other end. As you can see, planning a trip takes a little patienceand a lot of thought but working the planning process will make the 'aftervacation' period a pain free experience every time.