Travel in fact,\u00a0often features in everyone’s New Year resolution list, because who doesn\u2019t want to go on holiday and experience more of the world, right? Unfortunately, it is also one of the least kept resolutions because, as we\u00a0quickly discover,\u00a0it is quite often a challenge to follow through once work takes over. We know it all too well so we’ve asked the frequent travellers around the office and found 5 key tips to making that travel bucket list into achieveable resolutions.<\/p>\n
Here are five tips for setting\u00a0achievable New Year travel resolutions.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 Setting the vague goal to \u2018travel more this year\u2019 or \u2018go around the world\u2019 is a sure-fire way of setting yourself up for failure. Be specific when setting your New Year travel resolutions. Resolutions such as, \u2018take a trip to Tokyo, Japan\u2019 or \u2018visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia\u2019 give you a clearer goal that you can aim for. Because you know exactly where you want to go, you can even start making plans, such as taking time off, and booking airfares and accommodation.<\/p>\n Perhaps 2015 will be the year you take that long-awaited holiday to Europe or at least, that\u2019s what you hope to do. But where do you start? Don\u2019t just talk about it. Set little goals throughout the year that will help you to achieve your resolution before December rolls around again. For instance, you could resolve to put aside a fixed amount of savings each month that will go towards financing the big trip.<\/p>\n You could look up the dates of travel fairs so you know when and where you could potentially book your holiday. The point is to incorporate the little details into your resolution so you stand a far better chance of achieving the big picture goal.<\/p>\n \u00a0Research the destination you want to visit beforehand to ensure you get the timing right. Find out the best times to visit \u2013 chances are you probably won\u2019t want to go someplace where\u2019s it\u2019s sweltering hot or freezing cold.<\/p>\n Will there be any major sporting or global events taking place during the time you want to visit? Going to a place that is all set to host an event such as the Summer Olympics or the Commonwealth Games could mean fewer accommodation options and higher prices, for example.<\/p>\n If the best time to visit your dream destination coincides with your busiest working period of the year, then 2015 might not be the right year for you to plan that trip. Likewise, if finances are tight, you probably won\u2019t be able to take that month-long North America holiday \u2013 not this year, anyway.<\/p>\n If your fitness is not quite up to par, you might want to hold off on that mountaineering adventure and if you dream of going snorkelling or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef but can\u2019t swim very well, then you are better off resolving to become a stronger swimmer first. Being practical and realistic about your resolutions is a key step to ensuring that you achieve them.<\/p>\n In the same way that having a friend who keeps you accountable means you are more likely to exercise regularly, sharing your travel resolution with someone will also give you that extra bit of motivation to work towards achieving it.<\/p>\n Find someone who will be supportive of (and remind you of) your plans throughout the year or even better, someone who wants to go on the trip with you. Consider sharing it with friends via social media: this way, there\u2019s a public declaration of your intentions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"new-years\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/new-years-800x533-2.jpg\")
<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Be specific<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2. Plan baby steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. Think about timing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Consider your circumstances<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. Share your travel resolutions with someone<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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