Create a vacation brochure in a matter of minutes using tools you have at home. Designing and printing your own vacation brochure saves you the cost of a professional. Utilize an online brochure maker that walks you step by step through the process of making your own vacation brochure. Consider customizing an online template to meet your needs. Start from scratch using Microsoft Word to design your vacation brochure.
Plan your vacation brochure. Think about the message and purpose of your vacation brochure. Are you trying to sell a destination, vacation package or advertise for your hotel? Who will see and use your vacation brochure? It's important to keep your audience in mind when designing a vacation brochure to appeal to their interests. Include information they will find helpful such as amenities, nearby attractions or testimonials from previous guests. Jot down some ideas for photographs, artwork or headlines. Figure out what's unique about your destination, and include this information as bullet points so it stands out.
Try an online brochure maker or template. Use an online brochure maker to customize your vacation brochure. Several templates exist. Choose the one that best sells your destination, using bold headlines and multiple picture format. Edit your own text and headlines, and choose your own photographs to upload for the vacation brochure. Print two-sided vacation brochures from your own computer and printer. Remember to print a test a copy first, proofreading for grammatical and spelling errors. Print the remaining brochures using specialty paper and color ink.
Getting started from scratch. Use Microsoft Word to design your vacation brochure. Open a blank document; change the page orientation to landscape under page setup. Use the landscape orientation to create a tri-fold brochure. Complete the setup for your vacation brochure by selecting format and three columns. Selecting a tri-fold brochure makes it easy to mail to interested vacationers and to place in travel kiosk stands.
Insert text. Create headlines that standout with a bold or special font. The name of your destination should standout from the other text, so make it a little larger. Make your words count. Use descriptive language showcasing the destination such as, "few places on earth can match the spectacular beauty of this tropical destination" or "take a chance on this exotic location with cultural tours and unique cuisine." Include information that appeals to your audience, such as day excursions, getting there and family activities. Insert contact information for further questions.
Select photographs and artwork, utilizing one style for your vacation brochure. Let these tell the story for your vacation brochure. Choose photographs that highlight the local attractions, the resort hotel or activities. Digital photographs are easy to insert into vacation brochures, but make sure the photographs look clear when reproduced. Crop photographs to highlight one activity or area of the resort. Place a large, attractive photograph on the front of your brochure with several others throughout. Many readers only skim the text. Photographs convey the beauty of a location better than any amount of text.
Proofread and print. Complete the design and proofread for grammatical and spelling errors. Check page margins and test boxes. Print a copy in black and white to check the layout and proofread the text. Fix any mistakes, and print using a high-quality color printer and specialty paper.
