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6 tips on how to choose your travel destination

6 tips on how to choose your travel destination

Choosing a travel destination is never easy. You'd want to let loose and have fun, but you don't wanna loosen up the purse strings too much. In selecting your travel spot, you have to think about what kind of vacation you're after, so it’s easier to pin-point the kind of destination you’d like.

In other words, it's time to start planning your vacation. Here are 6 travel tips you need to know as you look ahead to taking time off.

BUDGET
Your wallet size will undoubtedly play a part in the decision making process. If you are only willing to spend a little bit of money, you might want to travel on public transport to somewhere nearer. If you live in, let's say Quezon City, an excellent choice will be a conservative destination like Subic or Batangas. But, if you have much to spare, an air travel to exotic beaches is very suitable.

WHAT YOUR INTERESTS ARE
It's not enough when you get a great deal on a trip when the destination doesn't appeal to your interests. If you like visiting historical sites like Corregidor or Lapu Lapu City, you may not want to go to the beaches or on populated cities like Manila. Consider some of the attractions that are in the area and think about what you would be interested in doing as you are on vacation.

WHO YOU'RE TRAVELING WITH
Sometimes you have to consider your traveling partners. It's easier when you're traveling with friends who share your interests. But if you're going with your kids, this may change the way you pick a destination. Different personality types will dictate where you will end up traveling to. Generally, you may need to adjust some of the most favorable destinations for your interest in order to appease the larger group.

HOW MUCH ENERGY LEVELS YOU HAVE
Imagine trekking a jungle or hiking on a high mountain. Do you need these activities? Or would you prefer a stay in a hotel to just strolling along windy avenues, and taking bites on exotic food? Remember that certain destinations will oblige you to take on extensive amount of energy while some are much more directed at relaxation.

REVIEWS
It always help to read reviews from people who actually had been there. While it is nice to gamble on unexplored virgin areas, there are times that you need to go to a tried and tested destination so that you can enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your vacation is in an area directed for tourists.

CHOOSE TRAVELBOOK.PH 

For no-sweat hotel booking online, choose TravelBook, a booking company with focus on the Filipino community, and on how to get the best hotel price when traveling.

TravelBook offers the best deals/budget-friendly quality accommodations to almost all prime destinations in the Philippines from Manila to Zambales, Ilocos Norte and Baguio to down south in Laguna, Batangas, Tagaytay, and Palawan, and to the islands of Boracay, Bohol, Cebu and Davao.

No credit card or advance cash payment needed when you book online. All you have to do is go directly at your booked hotel and pay there (Pay-At-Hotel option), just don’t forget to use my friend code 8092 upon booking and when paying.  Happy vacation to all!

For details, visit the TravelBook website HERE.


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