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Vacation Planning Tips: 5 Ways to Upgrade

Upgrade your next vacation with these vacation planning tips

Finally, it’s vacation time, but this go-round you want it to be something really special.  Add more experiences, make it memorable with these vacation planning tips, 5 ways to upgrade your next trip.

Upgrade your next vacation with these vacation planning tips
Upgrade your next vacation with these vacation planning tips. Photo: Pixabay

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Vacation Planning Tips: 5 Ways to Upgrade

It’s that time of the year where you are getting ready to book your holiday.

You’ve been browsing the web looking through countless destinations getting excited as soon you’ll be going away for a week or two.

However, on this occasion you want that little bit more oomph to your holiday, maybe you’ve had a pay rise, or you’ve been saving up for a little longer to make this a dream vacation.

Below are 5 vacation planning tips to take upgrade your vacation.

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Treat Yourself to a 5-star Hotel

When organizing your vacation, it can be tempting to stay in an Airbnb to save money or potentially look at a hotel with 4 stars or below. This is not wrong at all, but for those wanting to upgrade their vacation, why not treat yourself to a 5-star hotel?

Stay in one of the finest 5 star hotels in Budapest. Formerly the Royal Hotel Budapest, the Corinthia is a 30-minute stroll, 20-minute public transport (short tram or walk to either Blaha Ljusza ter or Oktagon for metro), or 10 minute taxi to the market.
Stay in one of the finest 5 star hotels in Budapest. Formerly the Royal Hotel Budapest, the Corinthia is a 30-minute stroll, 20-minute public transport (short tram or walk to either Blaha Ljusza ter or Oktagon for metro), or 10 minute taxi to the market. Photo: Booking.com

What says luxury more than concierge service, luxury products, a plush robe, and a beautifully made bed (with a pillow menu of course)!?!  Most 5-stars hotels will provide the ultimate relaxing experience and go the extra mile to make sure your stay goes beyond your expectations.

Book Into An Airport Lounge

Upgrade your vacation by starting with a seat in the airport lounge
Upgrade your vacation by starting with a seat in the airport lounge Photo: Pixabay

Most vacations start at the airport, right? The excitement of getting on the plane and landing at your chosen holiday destination. This is the perfect opportunity to go the extra mile and treat yourself to an airport lounge at your terminal. Most lounges include food and drink where you can relax and cheers with a glass of fizz in anticipation of your upcoming trip. What a great way to get you and your friends/family ready for the week ahead.

Add an Unforgettable Excursion

Adventure travel can be as rewarding as taking a hike. Pictured here: post-volcano hike on St. Kitts.
Adventure travel can be as rewarding as taking a hike. Pictured here: post-volcano hike on St. Kitts.

So, you are staying in a 5-star hotel and have started your journey in a lounge – how could your vacation possibly get any better? We’ve got just the thing, book an unforgettable excursion! Why not try something that may stretch the budget but goes the extra mile and that you may have always dreamed of doing? Opt for sky diving, a hot air balloon ride, dolphin watching, or even ATV driving. Don’t go overboard but make some of your dreams come true – after all, you’re on vacation!

Arrive in Style

Upgrade your vacation by adding a limo ride to and from your hotel.
Upgrade your vacation by adding a limo ride to and from your hotel. Photo: Pixabay

Instead of arriving in a taxi or shared bus, why not book a limo service? Imagine turning up to your 5-star resort hotel and getting out of a luxury limo – it’s the perfect way to start your vacation. If traveling with a large group, why not split the cost making it more affordable for everyone? There’s no better way to take in the sights of your new destination.

Dine In Style

Pamper mom with a dining experience at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, one of many restaurants in the islands of Hawaii.
Pamper mom with a dining experience at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, one of many restaurants in the islands of Hawaii.

If you have ever wanted to dine in an award-winning restaurant – maybe a Michelin star, this is the time to do so. Think about booking your chosen restaurant near the end of your break so that you have something to look forward to. No matter the cuisine, you’ll be sure to find something to suit everyone’s tastebuds. Just make sure you book in advance because the more famous the restaurant is the more likely it will be booked up and we wouldn’t want you to miss out.

What have you done to take your vacation up a notch? Let us know in the comment box below.