What's on your bucket list? Do you have business to conduct in another part of the world that you could combine a leisure trip? Is your passion recreational sports, history, Bible study? Combine your interests with a trip.
I love maps! This is usually not a female trait. I think it comes from my need to be in control. I always know where I am. Scour a map and choose a few locations.
For the surf trip, I spent much time on the internet researching Costa Rica and where the best waves were. But, in the end, it was the cost of an airline ticket that was prohibitive. So, on to plan B. With travel, you always have to expect a hitch. Plan A rarely shows up. Be flexible. Roll with it. That's where the "in control" me struggles. God has given me lots of opportunities to learn to lighten up!
Frommer's Travel Guide and Tripadvisor are both sites I like to peruse. These aren't sites trying to sell you a hotel and rental car package. Frommer's has been around since the dark ages of 1957 when actual (not virtual) travelguides were available. These are sites that explore the regions of the world. Reviews are available regarding hotels, cruises, excursions, local sites, restaurants, etc... Budgettravel is another site I've recently stumbled upon. Frugality is a popular topic on these sites, too.
Of course, these sites will help point you to where to purchase hotel and transportation.
TRANSPORTATION
Another factor to considering a destination is how you are going to get there. Can you afford a hefty airline ticket? If so, go for the Great Barrier Reef off of Australia.
As I've already mentioned, Costa Rica was ruled out because of the airfare. Barbados was found to be a good surfing substitute in January.
In my next post, I will explore the costs of air travel and how to find the most frugal flight.
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