{"id":55,"date":"2016-12-15T17:30:05","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T17:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.buprojects.uk\/2016-2017\/samuelkersey\/?p=55"},"modified":"2017-01-23T09:15:13","modified_gmt":"2017-01-23T09:15:13","slug":"crafting-ideal-holiday-break-using-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blog.buprojects.uk\/2016-2017\/samuelkersey\/2016\/12\/15\/crafting-ideal-holiday-break-using-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"Crafting Your Ideal Holiday Break Using the Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"

At some point, everyone will find themselves needing to take a\u00a0holiday break. Life offers us a schedule which can seem both regimented and frustratingly\u00a0hectic in equal measure\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Taking a break is necessary in order to maintain a healthy state of mind<\/a>. Holiday is also an employment right<\/a>\u00a0in the United Kingdom, with\u00a065.7 million visits abroad<\/a> being\u00a0undertaken by Brits in 2015.<\/p>\n

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Relaxing by the pool on a holiday from the responsibilities of life. Source: Own Image<\/p><\/div>\n

As many as 90% of holiday bookings<\/a> involve online research.\u00a0The internet offers us the opportunity to tailor the experience of a holiday break in order for it to suit our needs.<\/p>\n

Are you searching for adventure, relaxation, or a cocktail of other elements to feel satisfied and refreshed?<\/p>\n

Here are the steps you should take, using tools available online to make it possible:
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\nSelect Your Destination<\/strong><\/p>\n

Intricate, interactive guides to a whole host of global destinations are available on the websites of notable travel companies\u00a0such as Lonely Planet<\/a> and Rough Guides<\/a>. Gone are the days of their paperback guides\u00a0being the dominant means of sussing out the highlights of a location. Now they are producing visually impressive multimedia content which will tease your senses and help you choose your ideal holiday spot.<\/p>\n

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Source: Flickr user ‘Kathy’ on a Creative Commons license<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

WikiTravel<\/a> offers an open source alternative which anyone can edit. It can help you find gems the professional guides have missed, and provides a detailled overview of the\u00a0food, seasonal weather and attractions on offer so that you can ensure they suit your needs.<\/p>\n

Set out your budget<\/strong><\/p>\n

How much money can you get together in time for transit? Remember you can head away from home for surprisingly little if you are efficient.<\/p>\n

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Japanese Yen bills. Source: Flickr user Yamanaka Tamaki on a Creative Commons license<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

I have found Google Keep<\/a> effective for this aspect of travel. It is a note taking app available online, as well as having applications for iOS and Android which allow you to keep track of your notes from your mobile homescreen.<\/p>\n

Create a timeframe for your trip and allocate a daily budget.<\/p>\n

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Google Keep logo. Source: Wikimedia Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n

Splitting this budget into categories for food, accommodation and activities is helpful. It helps ensure you have enough to survive and enjoy yourself across the duration of your holiday.<\/p>\n

Route Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taking a trip which stops off at multiple destinations? Rome2Rio<\/a>\u00a0provides fares and journey times for all modes of transport, between any two locations across the globe.<\/p>\n

Rome2Rio logo. Source: Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n

Test it yourself and discover whether the bus, train, drive or flight is the most cost and time efficient mode of transit between one place and the next. Incredibly useful.<\/p>\n

Flights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skyscanner<\/a> compares prices and the number of stopovers on any flight route, between all airline carriers.<\/p>\n

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Digital technology can make searching for flights more of a pleasure than a hassle. Source: Pixabay user MoneyForCoffee on a Creative Commons license<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

You can even search for the \u2018cheapest month\u2019 of transit and find some surprising deals. Return flights between London and destinations in Spain, Romania and Italy are currently available for under \u00a320! Click here<\/a> if you want to see\u00a0these deals for yourself.<\/p>\n


\nAccomodation
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\nIf you are searching for a dorm room and a hostel experience where you can meet many new people, Hostelworld<\/a> and Hostelbookers<\/a> allow you to compare reviews and ratings. Choose somewhere with a high rating for atmosphere, location, cleanliness and a decent price for a positive experience.<\/p>\n

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An eye catching accomodation choice in Dencarik, Indonesia. Source: iha.com on a Creative Commons license<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

Some impressive deals for private rooms exist on Booking.com<\/a>, with the platform allowing users to see how many\u00a0of each type of room are left.<\/p>\n

Many of the best deals for accommodation are booked well in advance. However, decent prices can be found whilst you are travelling via mobile for people having a more spontaneous or flexible trip.
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\nActivities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tripadvisor unveils opportunities to participate in exciting and enjoyable activities in destinations across the globe. It provides intricate, visitor generated reviews for anything, from\u00a0restaurants, to monuments, to theme parks.<\/p>\n

This infographic shows in detail the unmistakeable influence that online reviews have on the behaviour of people taking a holiday.<\/p>\n

\"Quad

Quad biking at the top of one of Europe’s biggest cable cars in Tirana, Albania. An experience discovered through this<\/a> Tripadvisor listing. Source: Own Image<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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