Decide where you want to go. You don't have to narrow it down to just one option, but even if you aspire to travel the globe, it helps to focus on just a few locations at a time. Part of this selection process will involve assessing available time and funds. If you only have one week's vacation and $1,000 to spend, you probably want to postpone a trip to a destination you can only reach via a 20-hour flight that costs as much as your entire budget.
Locate travel agents, tourism bureaus, resorts, adventure travel or cruise ship companies that visit your targeted destinations. You can find some of these by looking in travel magazines. Travel agents will be listed in your local yellow pages. Other contact info can be found over the Internet.
Contact the businesses who can provide you with information by phoning them, sending a letter or by email. You can even simply walk into many travel agencies. Request brochures related to the places you want to travel.
Provide travel information sources with your full mailing address. If you are writing by hand, make sure your handwriting is legible. Be sure to include your zip code.
