5 ways to enjoy your getaways more often in 2022
Oh, sweet holiday! That time you can call it your own and escape the stress of corporate life for some much needed alone time or time spent between you and your loved one. While everyone has the urge to go on a completely stress-free vacation(enjoy your getaways), the planning and the monetary goals that go with it always leave a person confused.
One important thing to do is budgeting your trip. A budget trip doesn’t mean putting up with cheap stays and avoiding all things that spell ‘luxury.’ It just means figuring out priorities or bucket list options you want to explore during your travel and then spitting up your allowance smartly. Every vacation should be completely stress-free and that means even the planning that goes into it. That being said, one should not feel completely broke once the holiday is over. Since holidays don’t always seem possible unless you completely plan it out, following are five ways to enjoy getaways more often in 2022 and amp up the enjoyment factor.
Plan well in advance
Planning well in advance the destinations you wish to go to, the best time to travel to these locations, and the holidays available to you can help you a great deal. Make a list of all the public holidays in the year and watch out for those you can convert into a long weekend. This will not just help you increase the number of trips you take in a year, but will also help tick off a lot of bucket-list destinations.
Opt for a side hustle / Couch surf for extra travel money
Travel doesn’t always mean shutting off from work and using up on saved expenses. Who says you can’t make money while you travel? If you are a true explorer and love exploring a city to its roots, Couchsurfing might be a great idea for you. Couchsurfing hosts often let out their extra rooms in exchange for some volunteer work. Most of these tasks do not take up too many hours in your day and you could easily explore the city in the balance time.
This is also a great way to meet locals and make new friends while on the move.
Cook while you travel
Cooking on your vacation may sound like a task. You may think you are here to enjoy so why waste time cooking, however, this is a key factor in allowing you to save more money and travel more often. While this is said we don’t mean you have to always cook your meals. Allocate a budget that allows you to eat out while not spending too much on them. For example, breakfast can be done by yourself, while you enjoy a fancy dinner or vice versa.
Watch out for discount codes
A big-budget saver can be found in discount cards. There are many ways to get to these. For example, if you know you are going to be staying a long while in a city then purchasing a public transport pass or some vouchers stuck in your cupboard can help you save on a few extra bucks. Make use of your student privileges if you’re still studying or have a student friend you are travelling with. While these cards can often be a smart choice to save a little extra on your trip, remember, these discounts are often valid only for specific periods of time.
Find out when it is cheaper to travel to your dream destination
People often make the mistake of travelling to their dream city during the busiest time of the year and end up spending a lot more than they could have actually saved. For example travelling to Goa during New Year’s is quite a costly affair! While people have the misconception that Goa is not worth travelling during the monsoons there are also a lot of activities one can do in this tropical paradise during this season, while saving a lot more and getting a real feel of Goa. You can also consider travelling to Goa during the Carnival.
The above are just a few ways to make the most of your vacation(enjoy your getaways) in 2022. We hope this list has already got you packing your bags to travel to your next destination. Remember to read our blog post on how to travel to Goa safely during COVID-19.
Do you guys have other tips in mind that could help? Do let us know in the comments below.
