I planning advice for a huge vacation.?
ByI’m in college right now and in 3 years i plan to graduate and go on a 2 month vacation before i start my career (engineering).
I want to go to europe for a about a month, and for the other, a mix of Hawaii and a good U.S. national park.
How would you suggest i plan.
Europe: Should i book hotel stays in advance of the travel route i choose. or just stay as i go, and travel as i please. I mean i will have a month in europe to explore and i don’t want to feel tied down to a routine. Is either choice going to save me money.
I plan to buy a train pass once i’m there.
As far as a national park goes i plan to camp. and do whatever i want.
But for Hawaii, is it best to just book on my own or are travel agents a good help?
I am an inexperienced traveler and want this trip to be fun and well planned so i don’t run into many problems.
ANY ADVICE ON PLANNING TIPS??
3 Comments
April 10th, 2010 at 5:44 am
If you want to keep your travel plans open, I’d recommend checking into Hosteling International. They are located all over, and you can book a room or show up (availability would depend on the season you’re going).
They give you a discount after four nights total (at any locations). HI has the best reputation–and the nicest hostels–in Europe.
Link:
http://www.hihostels.com/
For Hawaii, if you’re not familiar with the islands, or don’t want to be bothered with the booking hassles, I’d recommend an agent.
April 10th, 2010 at 6:12 am
For Europe, get a student Europass (under 25) and travel by train. You can pick how many countries you want to visit, how long, etc. You get a massive discount if you get the student pass!
For Hawaii I would join AAA and let them take care of it. Better to spend a few bucks now, rather than get there and hate where you’re staying or something.
April 10th, 2010 at 6:49 am
try http://www.cheap-fun-family-travel.com for planning tips and destinations