The time has come, you are ready for your lavish adventure, but… you have no idea how to plan it out.
So naturally, your thoughts go to finding someone to help you out. And that’s the crux of the matter.
Don’t despair, planning out your travel experience isn’t that difficult. Once we’re done here, you’ll be ready to embark on your unforgettable luxurious journey without a care in the world.
Get your notebook, laptop, open Elite Travelers and let’s get into it.
Step 1 - Set a Budget
Yes, we know, thinking about this isn’t your favorite part of travel, but you should determine it in advance, especially if you’re traveling with company.
Consider how long you intend to stay, activities you’d like, experiences, fine dining, shopping sprees, accommodations, transportation, and communications/wireless expenses.
Once you determine a budget needed for all of this, it will be easier to decide where to go and what to do once you get there. Controlling expenses will give you a peace of mind, and help you plan out your trip.
Step 2 - Pick a destination that takes your breath away
We know, choosing just one can be really tough. But make a list of your top 10 (like we did HERE) and start listing out pros and cons for each. Time for that notebook to come in handy.
What are your criteria for a good destination? A beach? A forest? A mountain? Lovely weather?
A long list of available unique activities? A classy club scene? Extravagant spas? Opulent dining experiences?
List it out, and start checking which of your destinations has the closest fit to your needs, offering ultimate comfort and most enjoyment.
Step 3 - Make a list of activities
Once you chose your destination, start working on your itinerary - the most exclusive experiences usually demand booking well in advance, so plan out your days well.
A piece of advice from our elite travel experience - manage activities so that you don’t have to hustle and bustle. If, for instance, you’re going to one part of the destination for one day, schedule all the activities in that location for the same day, group them, so you don’t waste too much time getting from one destination to another.
Step 4 - Look into accommodations, transportation communications
The pivotal roles in your luxury travel experience are played by these three actors.
Accommodations can ensure that all your personalization needs are met, every desire indulged and complemented with exceptional amenities and world-class service. Make sure to pick the ones with best reputations and visitor reviews.
Transportation matters - even economy plane tickets differ from one provider to another, and those differences only grow when you move towards business or into first class. Whether you’ll have a serene and comfortable flight with a glass of bubbly in hand or a bumpy one with unpredictable rescheduling and unprofessional flight attendants, can elevate or downgrade your experience.
And finally, make sure you are free from telecommunication limitations - you want unlimited internet, calls, and messages wherever you are - being far from home, with limited connectivity, can ruin even the most elite experiences.
Step 5 - Leverage Affinity and loyalty programs
Maximize what your budget can do for you - most airlines and hotel groups offer memberships that can get you room upgrades, exclusive access to lounges, complimentary amenities, and discounts on future travel.
Or you can invite friends and family to join Affinity by Elite Travelers, and get amazing discounts you can use towards accommodations, flights, car rentals, and wireless offers on our platform.
Step 6 - Be organized
Make a pre-travel to-do list, both professional and personal, to make sure no suddenly remembered tasks can distract you from enjoying your deluxe vacation. Instead, check all the items ahead of time, and relax.
Create your travel itinerary online, tag locations for each day on a map, set reminders, and check e-tickets.
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And, last, but not least - make your travel inventory list - everything you’re taking with you, starting with your passport, phone charger, clothes, accessories… Once that’s done, pack it all up. This way, not only will you make sure to take everything you need with you, but also ensure you don’t leave your favorite pair of diamond earrings at the nightstand drawer in your hotel (might have happened to us once).
Step 7 - Do your due diligence
Wherever you’re going, make sure you check travel conditions, entry requirements, health regulations, safety and security status of your destination, as well as your country’s foreign travel advice.
Without the possibility of unpleasant surprises, your opulent experience will be much more serene.
Voila, you’re ready to go.
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