🗺️ PLANNING YOUR TRIP:

• Don’t try to see everything in one trip.
• Build your itinerary around the things you really want to experience.
• Leave free time in your schedule.
• Don’t underestimate how long transportation takes.
• Remember that Google Maps travel times don’t always account for traffic, parking, crowds, or getting lost.
• Group attractions by location.
• Don’t spend an hour traveling across town for one attraction.
• Check attraction hours before visiting.
• Check whether reservations are required.
• Book popular attractions ahead of time.
• Look for timed-entry requirements.
• Don’t schedule attractions too tightly together.
• Allow extra time for meals.
• Allow extra time for transportation.
• Have a backup plan when visiting outdoor attractions.
• Don’t build an entire vacation around one weather-dependent activity.
• Research local holidays and major events.
• Major events can dramatically increase hotel prices and crowds.
• Sometimes moving your trip by one day can save significant money.