How to Choose a Vacation Destination

First, decide how much you want to spend and how far you want to go. Do you want a weekend getaway, a week, two weeks or a month? How do you want to travel? Do you prefer to travel by car, train or plane? Once you determine how long and how far you want to go, you can begin narrowing down your options.

Start your research on the Internet. Sites such as Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia can provide you with a multitude of destination options as well as hotels, restaurants and attractions in various locations around the world.

Check out the travel section of your library or bookstore. Travel books often provide pictures, personal stories and helpful tips and facts about whatever area you are looking to go.

Price out different hotels and transportation options on various Internet travel sites. Should you choose to use a travel agent, he or she can offer you ideas and packages you might not have thought of on your own to customize your individual trip.

Once you decide to start booking your trip, keep all the information, telephone numbers, confirmation numbers and tourist information in one place for easy reference. This will help you when packing and when actually on your vacation, so you can stay organized and get the most out of your trip.