For many people who are used to going out into the world, planning a trip may seem like an easy task, especially if you are not used to itineraries, which can be complicated, or are a person who has no talent for organizing things like that and leaves everything until last. hour. Rest assured! This article will definitely help you.

We know that traveling is hard work and we also know that a trip starts long before you buy the ticket. So take the opportunity to dream about your next destination while you start planning!

Research your destination carefully

Start organizing yourself before even defining your travel destination. Choose your itinerary without buying tickets, read about destinations, research other cities and countries, learn more about different cultures and take the time to research complete travel itineraries. 

Even if you don't know where your next vacation will go, being prepared is never a bad thing. The more you know about the world, the better! The travel itinerary begins before purchasing the ticket. Take advantage of the fact that you are just researching and allow yourself to discover the world, even if it is through a screen. 

List some places you want to visit

Dreaming about destinations helps you focus when looking for promotions and gathering information about desired trips. Select your favorite destinations and then start collecting all the information regarding the selected locations. 

If you list many places the work will take longer, but the end result will be a complete list with all the necessary information about each destination. This makes it easier for you to decide. 

Of course, nothing prevents your choice from changing from one moment to the next, in fact, during the planning phase this can happen more than once. And that's why it's always good to have a potential second or third option on your list of places. 

Find out about the main information about your chosen destinations

This is one of the most pleasant moments when planning a travel itinerary. Researching the destination, gathering information, discovering the main attractions and everything related to your dream trip is always a delightful task. 

While you may not have an exact destination yet, it's worth reading up, watching TV shows, YouTube videos, or talking to friends to discuss your options. Anything that piques your interest the most is worth it! 

At this point, you don't need to write anything or worry. Now is the time to get to know the candidates without making any type of commitment.

Define the number of days and at what time of year you will travel

Knowing the likely travel dates will be a decisive factor when determining your destination and putting together your itinerary. A good forecast of days and times, the season, and other related information can help you determine which options on your wish list are ideal. 

For example, if you dream of seeing snow, it doesn't make sense to travel to your destination in the middle of summer. The number of days available to travel can also greatly affect your choice. If you have a lot of time, you can choose more complex destinations that require more travel days or even split your vacation into several cities.

Find the best climate and the best time

With the travel period already defined, start researching the climate of the chosen locations. Then see what the high season is, it is also worth researching the commemorative dates, such as festivals and holidays in the chosen destination. 

Not all destinations are good all year round, some can be much more special on specific dates. 

It is also very important to know about the weather to be prepared. Research of this type helps to determine whether the objective of a trip will be achieved or not, for example, traveling to the northeast during São João will only be possible if you know the dates of the festivals there. 

The weather should also be a decisive factor when choosing your destination. Information such as high season can have a lot of influence, particularly when it comes to the number of people who will be in the chosen location on the date planned for the trip. Understanding when peak season is best to travel will help you choose which destinations have a more favorable date. 

Set a budget 

Nobody has an unlimited budget and we often have to postpone plans due to the high cost of the trip. Once you have an idea of how much you can spend, you can cross some destinations off your priority list. 

Then, you can evaluate the prices of tours, flights, food and accommodation – the expenses that are really essential – to get an idea of what is possible within the budget.

Find out about the documents and vaccinations needed to travel   

Passport and visa are items that determine the choice of travel destinations for many people. Obtaining a passport is very easy and there is no secret. The best thing is to have your document ready, regardless of whether you have a trip scheduled or not. You never know when you will need to use your passport until a promotion appears for that international destination. 

  If you already have a passport and are looking for destinations abroad, consider the need for a visa and the validity of your document before traveling. Anyone who has been denied a visa for a certain destination should not worry, there is a huge list of countries that do not require a Brazilian passport and perhaps one of them could be on your list, if your travel plans are indeed international. 

If this is indeed the case, also check which vaccinations are required to enter the country and arrange for any that you have not yet had. 

Save on ticket purchases

Organize yourself in advance and make sure you buy your ticket when and if a good price appears. This can add up to a significant amount of the total trip price, and getting a good discount will help keep costs down.

When you have time, take the list of possible destinations you made and start researching the prices. Pay attention to the dates of the tickets on sale.