Prepare a Thorough Travel Itinerary – enjoy your vacation knowing that you are better prepared to save time, money and frustration.

The Travel Itinerary - an example of why you should have a thorough one

When I was in Rome I met a couple on a one week vacation. Their main reason for traveling to Rome was to see the Pope. Unfortunately they missed seeing him by mere minutes. I later found out that they had failed to research the details about when and where to go. As a result the highlight of their vacation had failed to materialize. They had no travel plan.


Proper Planning

• You coordinate activities logistically

• You save time and money

• You are aware of deadlines

• You have peace of mind.


Failure to Properly Plan

• You feel disorganized

• You waste time

• You overpay for things

• You miss deadlines and destinations





Things to Consider When Preparing a Travel Plan

• Your travel interests

• Travel delays

• Last minute strikes

• Public holidays and local events

• Flight/train cancellations

• Time zone changes


Tips for Planning a Thorough Itinerary

• Identify and investigate your vacation activities in detail. Be prepared to spend some time doing this.

• Know your options.

• Prioritize you activities

• Don’t do the above at your destination because you waste valuable travel time.

• Optimize your travel plan

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