We all dream about taking a break, going on vacation during stressful moments at work.
But a good vacation can sometimes go bad if you're not careful. Here
are 10 things to avoid if you can in order to decompress and attain
ultimate vacation bliss while you're away.
Realizing you left what you needed at home can be a real buzz-kill
and put an unnecessary dent in your budget. Check the weather at your
destination up until the last minute and make sure you account for cool
temperatures indoors. Make sure you also check the dress code at any
establishments you might visit. Some fancier restaurants can have strict
attire requirements.
Whether it be with a significant other or a close friend, traveling
together can be fun and relaxing. Unless you get into an ugly argument,
that is. Make sure you agree on plans before leaving for your
destination and compromise where needed, and your stay will be more
memorable if everyone stays happy.
Book travel wisely: months during which kids are at school are best –
you’ll avoid having little ones running wild around you during your
vacation. Though it's virtually impossible to avoid children altogether,
be sure to always pack earplugs for long flights in case there is a
particularly loud passenger on board.
According to a study conducted by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority,
one-third of vacationers surveyed check their email while on vacation.
Make sure your co-workers know you will be unreachable, leave your
computer at home and turn the cell phone off. It's called rest and
relaxation for a reason!
Losing your way in a big city or on a country road holds the same
set of frustrations and can easily lead to the dreaded travel fight.
Never set out without a good set of written directions. GPS signals are
not always 100 percent reliable.
It's tempting to want to cram dozens of activities into one day, but
you'll run out of steam before the end of your stay if you plan too
much fun and not enough rest. Balance a reasonable amount of activities
and relaxation and pampering to stay sane during your vacation.
This might be common sense to most, but once you see your first ray
of sunshine at your destination, it's easy to forget to stop and apply
sunscreen. Just remember: looking like a lobster and tossing and turning
at night because your skin is burning up is bound to put a frown on
anyone's face.
Arriving at the airport on time from your hometown might be easy,
but have you planned on how to get back on time on the way home? If
you're taking connecting flights, make sure to research the climate of
the city in which you have a layover and avoid places that are
susceptible to violent and unexpected weather, even if it seems
convenient at booking time.
Are you prone to seasonal allergies? Pack your antihistamines. If
you're allergic to any foods, research restaurants before heading on
vacation and pack safe snacks in your bag to hold you over in case you
end up somewhere without viable eating options.
Sure, it's natural to want to share the gorgeous view from your
hotel room or the delicious meal you ordered right away, but bragging
incessantly and checking back for comments and likes will not only take
your attention away from actually enjoying your relaxing vacation, it
might also rub your friends the wrong way.
Packing The Wrong Things
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Fighting With Your Travel Partner
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Being Seated Next To A Loud Child
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Getting Side-tracked By Work Email
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Getting Lost
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Overbooking Yourself
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Getting A Killer Sunburn
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Missing Your Plane
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Having An Allergy Attack
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Oversharing Obsessively On Social Networks
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