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Planning Your Student Vacation |
If you're a student who's hoping to take a much-deserved vacation, plan
your your trip well in advance to save yourself time and money.
Carefully consider your budget as you research your destination,
accommodations, method of travel, currency exchange, food, sightseeing
options and local transportation.
Destination,
Currency and Method of Travel
While some destinations are costly, others offer reasonable deals to
the student traveler. Study currency exchange rates to help set a
realistic budget. You’ll also need to decide on how to get to
your vacation spot. If traveling domestically, flying, driving or
taking the train are all excellent options. For international locales
you’ll need to figure out flight itineraries and connections,
where to get cheap flights, fares, taxes, customs fees and baggage
requirements.
Accommodations
Research ideas for accommodations well in advance. Can you afford a
nice hotel or would you prefer staying someplace that caters to
students? If you're traveling overseas, youth hostels are an
inexpensive and safe alternative. Wherever you decide to stay, make
advance reservations, get a confirmation number and pay all deposits as
required.
Food
Think about what and where you'll be eating. Are you planning on dining
out or will you be buying food and preparing it yourself? Arrange meal
options ahead of time if you have dietary restrictions. Plenty of
travel websites offer meal suggestions and restaurant reviews.
Things
to See and Do
Unless your ultimate goal is to relax and do nothing, consider what you
want to see and do. Study a map of your vacation spot and group your
daily activities close to each other. Review hours of operation, ticket
prices and transportation options so you don’t waste your
time.
Transportation
While There
Determine how you'll get around once you're there. If renting a car,
research the company's rates, pick-up times and insurance requirements.
Check to see if the company you're renting from has any age
restrictions or credit limit policies. Keep in mind that many major
metropolitan areas have ample and affordable public transportation.
Websites and travel guides are a good source for information regarding
subways, trains, and ferries.
A
Word About Safety
Whether you're going on vacation to a place you've never ventured to
before, or to a spot you've visited many times previously, safety
should be at the forefront of your plan. Consider traveling with others
and make certain to leave behind your full itinerary with friends or
family.
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