how do you start... for a trip?
We all plan and have budgets for our activities, from the monthly groceries, investments etc to dining out in a restaurant. Since trips are not free and can be costly, you need to plan the same.
What i did......??
a. Do the budgeting.... remember this is an investment for your family (to spend time), doing introspection for self (as it will free your mind and help you to rejuvenate).
b. Talk to your family and ask them what to they want.
c. Plan it beginning of the year (This is the best time to do it for next year..2012) to get the economics right.
d. Commit yourself for the vacation (just like you commit yourself to go to a gym in spite of a gym in your apartment).
e. Talk to a good travel agent (in case if you do not have the time to do it yourself).
f. Talk to your manager (in office) in advance and work with your team so that you can avail the leave to enjoy.
We do not spend time at all on this and end up spending 30% (extra) for last min travels. Instead if you plan it early and even if you cancel the trip, your overall expense will be 15% but you still save 15% of your money.
We all struggle in point e (above) but believe me you can do it...
We all plan and have budgets for our activities, from the monthly groceries, investments etc to dining out in a restaurant. Since trips are not free and can be costly, you need to plan the same.
What i did......??
a. Do the budgeting.... remember this is an investment for your family (to spend time), doing introspection for self (as it will free your mind and help you to rejuvenate).
b. Talk to your family and ask them what to they want.
c. Plan it beginning of the year (This is the best time to do it for next year..2012) to get the economics right.
d. Commit yourself for the vacation (just like you commit yourself to go to a gym in spite of a gym in your apartment).
e. Talk to a good travel agent (in case if you do not have the time to do it yourself).
f. Talk to your manager (in office) in advance and work with your team so that you can avail the leave to enjoy.
We do not spend time at all on this and end up spending 30% (extra) for last min travels. Instead if you plan it early and even if you cancel the trip, your overall expense will be 15% but you still save 15% of your money.
We all struggle in point e (above) but believe me you can do it...
