These are our recommendations to help with everything from dreaming of destinations to the nitty-gritty of packing for your trip. Travel Planning is a fun hobby for all of us, and it’s never too early to start dreaming of the next vacation.
For more detailed planning, visit our Travel Tips by Destination and Travel Itineraries pages. Happy Planning!
Every Mountaintop is within reach if you just KEEP CLIMBING!
– Barry Finlay
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Travel Planning Details
Choosing a destination is part of the fun of dreaming of your next vacation. Our Stories, Travel Tips by Destinations, and these Itineraries are all meant to help with that dreaming!
Whether you are looking for a recommended itinerary, or you are just browsing the options, you have come to the right place.
For further references, we recommend using TripAdvisor.com. This is a forum with reviews from travelers around the globe, from events to restaurants, hotels, and more. You can get ideas of what’s available at different destinations, to fit what you like to do on vacation. Strolling around Old Towns, spending time at the beach, shopping, nature, adventure – it is all out there.
Digging into Itineraries is where you’ll find more unique experiences, from train rides to boats and ferries, from camper vans to hot air balloons! Another adventure, for many, is driving Right-Hand Drive on the left side of the road!
Taking trains versus hiring a rental car is often a question. This depends on both what country you want to explore, and the robustness of its train system. Ireland is best seen by car, England can be mostly managed by trains and bus, and in Germany either is a good option.
Overall, we recommend to start your planning early, even a year or two out. Truly the fun of planning a trip, and dreaming of the adventure, is part of the joy of travel.