What should you plan your first vacation around? Reduced stress.

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Taking your first vacation, perhaps as someone who has moved away from home and is funding the entire trip yourself, is exciting. But this isn’t the only way travel could feel new again - perhaps you’re taking their first travel experience after a major life event, such as having a child, recovering from a medical concern, or being newly single after a long-term relationship, 

When this happens, we can feel a little daunted as where to begin. Should we head to this location over that one? What should we do when we’re there? Now, you can travel however you like of course, and for whatever purpose you’re happy with. 

Yet we would recommend that for your first time out, or your first time out in some while, you consider planning as stress-free an event as you can. In this post, we hope to discuss what that may look like, what plans may help you, and what errors to avoid ahead of time:

Plan Your Transport

Make sure to plan your flights ahead of time, make sure your luggage is the right weight, and that you arrive at the terminal at least an hour before, ideally even 2-3 hours for international flights. This will give you the time to get there in traffic and make your way to the right gate, check in, and then spend some time in the departures lounge before you take off. There might be delays, you may have to wait further, but at least you’ll know it will never be your fault.

Head To A Calm, Relaxing Location

Choose accommodation that you can unwind in, peacefully. A stunning location, such as when finding hotels in Destin Florida, can offer the height of comfort while also being close to the conveniences you need. Take it slow, and make sure public transport and other convenient provisions are available. This will help you experience the vacation at your own pace, an also take stress-releiving days like soaking in the resort area of the hotel, or spending some time in the spa. Remember that when on your first vacation, you have nothing to prove to anyone.

Opt For Simple Tours & Fun Activities

You don’t have to overdo it. Just take some time with some activities that might be planned in advance. Heading to a sports game can be fun, and you know what the format will be there. For instance if you’re in Japan, heading to a baseball game can see one of the biggest national pastimes enjoyed by all. Perhaps you’ll head to a museum tour and be happily chaperoned around, learning more and more about the pieces. You might decide to take some surfing lessons for beginners, giving you the chance to stretch your legs and enjoy trainee instruction. In the long run, measures like this help you become familiar, without any of the overbearing stress that comes with doing everything all at once as you may feel obligated to on other vacations.

With this advice, you’re sure to plan for the best renewed vacation around.

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This post was written with the Life According to Steph audience in mind