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How to make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime holiday

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Published
06/03/2021

Being in a position to book the trip of your dreams feels incredible. You’ll be able to visit all the sights you’ve wanted to see, taste all the local dishes you’ve wanted to eat, and discover even more wonders when you finally get there.

You might be thinking about how you can get the most enjoyment out of a trip you’ll likely only ever get to take once. Follow the quick guide below and you can starting take steps towards making your trip the best one possible.

Budget for your trip

Preparation is one of the key elements that can make or break a trip. Not budgeting properly and running out of money abroad can seriously impact your enjoyment, as well as adding unnecessary stress to what should otherwise be an amazing experience.

Making sure you’ve properly financed your trip, so your flights and accommodation are taken care of in advance, can give you peace of mind before you travel. There are ways you can pay for holiday expenses in an emergency if you run into cashflow issues close to the day you’re travelling.

Look at how much you’ll spend on average in the places you’ll be visiting and pick up the right amount of foreign currency to cover your trip. Mix and match between a currency card and cash so you can pay regardless of the situation without needing to carry everything in cash.

Maximise your time

Planning your travel so that you make the most of your time is a regularly recommended tip for big trips. Flights which get you in at the start of the day will feel better than arriving mid-afternoon and effectively losing a day.

Travelling around the country or countries you’re visiting can be a great way of getting a better sense of what a place is like. Travel early in the day so you get as much time to explore before things start to close.

There’s also the option to travel around bank holidays so you can use the same amount of annual leave to travel for longer, meaning you can see more of the things you’d want to see. Booking your flights well in advance can also save you money on your long-haul holiday, freeing up more of your finances to spend on the trip itself.

Go with the flow

You may have a few plans of what you want to do while you’re over there, especially if your whole trip is centred around a particular location or event. However, staying open to opportunities to do something you hadn’t planned for can enhance your enjoyment significantly.

Although you may have some key things on your itinerary that you don’t want to miss out on, you can always plan some things after you’ve arrived and have a sense of the local lifestyle.

There are some things you can never plan for, and spontaneous events on a trip can leave you with cherished memories you’ll look back on fondly in the years to come. Step outside of your comfort zone and try something new which immerses you in another culture.

Sync up with a celebration

Sometimes it can be a good idea to coincide a big trip with another life event, such as a milestone birthday or anniversary. Not only can this make your celebrations even more memorable by being somewhere you always dreamt of, but it’s also an excuse to potentially splash out and do something special.

Booking a night at a renowned fine dining restaurant or tickets for an extravagant event can be yet another moment that can define your trip, giving you treasured memories of your once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

As with any trip abroad, make sure you have holiday insurance in place to help deal with any unforeseen circumstances or accidents. While there are things you can do to reactively pay for unexpected expenses, it’s better to have cover in place. That way, you can focus on enjoying your dream holiday with full peace of mind.

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