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Note, for most f this article, I assume you have a destination in mind to plan your trip around. If you need some inspiration, check Purple Light Vacations Travel Inspiration Page or contact us as discussed below. Others, like Pinterest and documentaries below, may give you some additional ideas.
CONTACT US
Don’t forget that Purple Light Vacations is a travel expert and can assist you in selecting the vacation that is right for you. Purple Light Vacations offers free consultations with clients to discuss the best travel options for them. After asking a few questions about what activities you are looking to engage in and your other preferences, Purple Light will provide you with great options. Once you select an option, we will provide you with destination insight often containing tips from locals that will help you make the most of your time there. Some people like me however, want to do my own destination research in anticipation of a memorable vacation.
The first place I always turn to make travel plans is Pinterest. Whether I’m searching for something new or planning a full destination itinerary, Pinterest is chock full of ideas. And dads… Pinterest is not just for women. I know plenty of guys, my husband included, who use it for research.
Read More: How to Use Pinterest for more than Travel Wanderlusting.
And speaking of Instagram, do some travel planning there. Search hashtags, visitor’s bureaus, fellow travelers, and more. Just like with Pinterest, you don’t necessarily have to follow someone on Instagram to learn what a restaurant or attraction looks like. Got questions? Ask in the comments or send a direct message.
DOCUMENTARIES
Got Netflix or Amazon Prime? Yep, you can plan your travel by watching TV! Do a search for your destination and you may come up with a documentary or series that focuses on your destination. By watching Mysteries at the Museum, we discovered the Spy Museum in Washington D.C.
TRAVEL MEMOIRS
Have you ever read a book, like Eat, Pray, Love, for example, and knew you had to visit a place? Travel memoirs, give us a descriptive feel for a place that a guide book can’t always do.
If you haven’t read travel memoirs before, check out a few of my favorites here. These can lead to great inspiration both where to travel and what to do when you get there.
Read More: 5 Epic Travel Memoirs
USE FACEBOOK – LOOKING FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Have you used Looking for Recommendations on Facebook before? If you have a destination in mind, you can ask your friends and family for suggestions of what to do or where to eat. Again, this advice would be to supplement the information you already receive by booking through Purple Light Vacations.
USE VISITOR’S BUREAUS
If you’re not using Visitor’s Bureaus to plan your trip, you’re missing out. Start with your state or destination country’s visitors bureau by searching on google. Then drill down to the city you want to visit. Sign up for their mailing list, and request brochures to be mailed to you. These can also give you valuable savings and ideas to add to your travel itinerary.
GOOGLE MAPS
Finally, an essential way to plan your trip is Google Maps. Know where you’re staying? Put it in your maps and “favorite” it so you’ll find it easier when you’re out and about. Search nearby for restaurants and attractions and check out the reviews.
No matter what you do to plan your trip, get out there and travel. Want help and inspiration for planning family vacations? Please contact us.
Purple Light Vacations provides you with the knowledge, insight and personalized service to make your vacation all you want it to be at no additional cost. We help you travel in the know wherever you go. To get started, fill out this quick form or call 619.324.1444 (ext. 3).
