Finding it Difficult to choose a Travel Destination, This is your next best Solution

Addressing various traveling concerns

Selvin Furtado
ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR
3 min readNov 19, 2023

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A beautiful view of a city consisting of churches, buildings, and a river running through the center of the landscape
Photo by Henrique Ferreira on Unsplash

Traveling to an exotic location has always been a part of Everyone’s bucket list.

But sometimes we need clarification about where to travel or the first plan does not sound ideal.

The biggest Travel hack to search for different exotic locations or understand the numerous excursions the place has to offer is :

Travel Packages

They help narrow down the location, especially for travelers embarking on their own for the first time or planning a trip.

Decide your Destination

Knowing your travel budget beforehand is important as you can browse various travel packages.

This is what you should look for…..

  1. Prices Available

Every travel package displays the trip’s total price including the stay, which helps travelers gauge whether this location makes sense and offers various budget options.

2. Personalization

If you have finalized a location but do not love the itinerary, packages offer customizability to either add/ remove activities that do not suit you or that you are interested in.

The most crucial aspect of any trip is Affordability.

Enjoying your vacation knowing that it does not cause a dent in your bank account and not missing out on some great experiences is a big priority.

This is where the Hack can be Exploited.

Budget Friendly

Often, it isn’t easy to book affordable flight tickets or hotels as we don’t know where to look. This is where Travel Packages come to the rescue.

  1. Affordable Flight Tickets

Travel agencies have partnerships with various airlines and also bulk reserve seats with a flight to secure cheaper rates.

2. Beautiful Hotel Stays

Serving multiple people before and drawing on past experiences helps them tailor packages for the traveler to uncover hidden gems that would be very time-consuming to look for as a solo/group traveler.

But not just that, it offers a few perks that would not be accessible to travelers booking their next travel destination on their own.

Perk 1: No Planning Hassle

A Detailed Travel plan is outlined and a structure helps decide the different activities incorporated within the trip. The trip expenses for each activity are laid at the discretion of the traveler.

Perk 2: Managing Mishaps

In case of flight cancellations or delayed flights are handled by the travel agency. This added cost can be avoided if it isn’t booked by an individual traveler. This not only saves money but also ensures that travelers have a smooth vacation and don’t have to deal with added adversaries.

Hotel cancellations or relocation to a different city or hotel are options included within a travel package and such uncertainty can be solved by recommendations for new places or just a selection of affordable options that can reduce additional expenses.

Perk 3: Reduces Miscellaneous Expenses

Traveling between different locations is exorbitant, especially in foreign countries, and various options like a van, bus, or car are already included in the travel budget.

Inexpensive food options and additional items to be carried before the trips are some of the quirks that won’t break the pocket and help plan the expenses before the trip.

All in all a customizable travel package is what enhances the experience of a traveler.

These different aspects changed my perspective on travel packages and introduced me to different options that didn’t seem possible. However, even though they have their cons it simplifies and gives an overall idea of the vacation.

Do share if you found this article interesting and I am open to comments and feedback from people who have tried this option or feel there is more on the subject.

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Selvin Furtado
ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR

Writing about topics that I am passionate about | Navigating through my 20's | Writing: Travel, Habits and Watches