The new year is upon us, and it’s time to start planning that trip you’ve been thinking about for the last few months. Whether you plan on exploring a foreign country or taking a road trip through the India, there’s never been a better time to plan that big excursion you’ve been dreaming of your whole life—especially when money is tight and everything feels uncertain, who doesn’t want to forget about their troubles for just one minute and explore the world? Here are some tips on how to plan a great trip in the new year!
Whether you get five days or two weeks of time off for the holidays, you’ll probably have less work commitments come January. It’s easy to plan long weekend trips during your time off from work. With travel costs down and big savings on flights and hotels, it may be easier than ever to book that dream trip you’ve had in mind for years.
We’re all motivated by different things, but there’s one thing all of us can agree on—the start of a new year is an excellent time for travel. Whether you’re inspired by resolutions or ridding yourself of old habits, you’ll find your motivation and inspiration at peak levels as we enter January. Travel isn’t only fun, it also brings with it renewed energy and vigor that will help get your business off to an amazing start in 2016.
Taking time off work gives you a chance to refresh and re-energize. It shows your employer that you’re serious about your career and that you want to grow within their company. This type of commitment will not go unnoticed or unrewarded. Taking time off can also boost your productivity and increase your creativity, making you an even more valuable employee.
Although they’re not always advertised, travel companies often offer deals and special offers around holidays. There are also special hotel deals in winter destinations that you might not be able to take advantage of any other time of year. If you’re traveling over Valentine’s Day weekend, for example, try booking your trip with a cash-back site like Ebates and shopping around for specials at online travel sites like Orbitz or Expedia.
If money holds you back from traveling and exploring new destinations, it’s time to do away with that excuse once and for all. There are so many creative ways to fund your travel dreams, even if you don’t have thousands of dollars in your pocket.
A lot of people, myself included, feel pressure to plan every single second of their New Year’s celebration. But it’s fine—really!—if you don’t have plans, or even if you decide not to go out and do anything at all. It doesn’t matter if everyone else has something going on; what matters is that you take time for yourself and get some rest and relaxation.