Thursday, May 19, 2016

Your Guide To "Planning" A Spontaneous Trip

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Whether it's a two week trip to Europe or a quick weekend getaway out of town, most of us are guilty of spending hours upon hours planning every little detail - transportation accommodations, hotel and restaurant reservations, some of us may even go so far as to print out an itinerary that covers every minute of every day. But while some trips certainly do require such extensive planning, sometimes it's more exciting to be spontaneous and treat yourself to the vacation you need, right when you need it. Sound like something you're ready to roll with?



If you're ready to head out on a spontaneous journey, here are a few tips that can help you "prepare:"

Be ready to be flexible: When it comes to airfare specifically, be prepared to be flexible if you want to get the best deal. A recent study done by CheapAir showed that the best time to book a flight within the U.S (based on 2015 data) was 54 days in advance, but don't assume that that will apply to every trip - you may need to adjust dates and times to get the cheapest price.

Don't over or under pack: While you don't want to pack too much, if your trip really is spontaneous, you'll never know what you may need in a few days. To get your packing done just right, make sure you have all of the essentials plus just a few extras - an extra t-shirt or two and one different pair of shoes, for example.

Find ONE popular tourist attraction: Rather than plan out every moment of every day, find just one attraction in the area that you find interesting. Then, once you're done with that experience, just start walking left or right - you'd be surprised at how many unexpected tourist attractions you'll find just by exploring on your own!

Have some backup information ready: As much as a spontaneous trip isn't meant to be planned out exactly, it doesn't hurt to have some sort of back up plan in place. Even if it's as simple as you writing down a few recommended restaurants and sticking the piece of paper in your suitcase for safe keeping, knowing that you have a helpful resource close by can help ease some of the nerves that come with traveling without a plan.

For those of you traveling from or around Long Island, one thing you certainly won't have to worry about planning is your transportation - that's what we're here for. We have one of the most impressive limousine fleets in New York and can get you to and from the airport or your local hotel and/or destination safely. 

To reserve your car with us, please call (631) 587-8500 today.