Which vacation should I choose? If the active way of life is sufficient even on weekdays, and the couch does not bring the desired result, the best solution will be lying on warm sand near the sea or ocean. For such a holiday, the countries of the Mediterranean basin( Greece, Spain, Tunisia), the countries of the Middle East( Turkey, Egypt, Israel) and southeast Asia( India, Thailand, Malaysia) will perfectly suit. For those who are not enthusiastic about the heat, but love to luxuriate in the sun, Jordan will be the best choice.
The local climate is dry there, which will make it easier to tolerate heat. An excellent option for recreation on the ocean, in the paradise of the planet, will be the Caribbean islands. Some may ask: "What about rest, for example, in Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, the Dominican Republic, etc.?" It is true that you can also relax in these countries. But here comes there in the period from October to May, as it is at this time there is reigning summer, which will meet tourists with sunny and weather-friendly weather.
For those who prefer to discover new countries, their culture and customs, an excursion vacation is suitable. Best of all, this sphere of leisure is developed in the countries of Europe - Czech Republic, Denmark, Croatia, Great Britain and France. For lovers of ancient oriental culture it is recommended to buy vouchers to Sri Lanka, China, Japan and India.
Your body in excellent physical shape, and lying under the scorching sun without any risk - not rest? Then the extreme kind of tourism is exactly what you need! Well developed water recreation for fans of adrenaline in Spain, China, Croatia. Here, professionals will be provided with a full set of equipment, of course, for hire. And if you are new to this business, but you dream to learn - this is not a problem: beginners will be offered courses to quickly master the chosen occupation. Since we are going to have a rest in the summer, we can also engage in overland sports, in addition to water sports. The best option will be countries with beautiful and untouched nature, such as Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic.
Also, for fans of all the unusual tour operators are happy to provide an exotic vacation. This journey does not really depend on the country. An obligatory factor is an exotic( unusual) culture and a hot climate. The best option for this type are: Mexico, India, Tunisia, Japan, Thailand. Here you will find interesting and exciting excursions, exotic nature, as well as local dishes - secrets of which are known only to local culinary specialists.
Healthy rest is a relatively new type of tourism, but every year it is gaining more and more popularity. Of course, SPA-procedures now offer almost all expensive resorts of different countries, and sometimes you do not even need to leave your native country. But the most useful and productive is rest in places that are located nearby mineral and healing springs. Especially well-health services are thought out in Sri Lanka, China and Hungary.
How to choose a hotel? The key to the success of your holiday is the right choice of the hotel. Very often this is not given much importance and simply rely on the agency, and on arrival they face a mountain of inconveniences. As a result - spent nerves and money instead of enjoying your journey. The choice of hotel depends on the type of your holiday. For example, when choosing a holiday at a beach resort, 80% of the success of the entire campaign will depend on the hotel, because the beach, as a rule, will be on its territory. And staying in a hotel with not very good living and service conditions can severely spoil your holiday.
If you are going on a sightseeing tour, it is not very important where you will be taken when the tour ends. The main thing that you need for a tired and full of emotions of a tourist is a comfortable bed and a clean bath where you can relax. Accordingly, the first thing you need to pay attention to is not the level of service, but the location of the hotel from all sorts of attractions. After all, if the way from the lodging to the nearest cultural monuments will take at least 2 hours, then the desire to see what is interesting there may gradually fade away.
Which hotel to choose? Everyone is used to the fact that the "coolness" of the hotel is determined by the stars. However, in fact, they can be classified by letters, by crowns, and even by keys. Undoubtedly, in many European countries the division takes place by the stars, but not everywhere. Let's say you decided to have a rest in Italy, but when choosing a hotel you will hardly find a five-star hotel. Naturally, such hotels are available in big cities and expensive resorts, but no more. The hotel "five stars" is equal to the hotel "four stars", and the only difference is the huge choice of services.
For example, in France, although a five-star classification is adopted, but "five stars" are still not found here, the hotel "four lux" will be offered to replace them. Usually in this country, tourists who came for active rest, choose two or three-star hotels. They have excellent conditions for living, with a fairly small range of services. In Turkey, everything is completely different, although the classification is still the same star.
But two-star hotels, travel agencies do not even offer their customers, as the quality of service in them does not pull on one star. But in high-level hotels, entertainment and additional services are already included in the price. In the UK, the classification is also in the stars. But even in a hotel that has only one star, there are all the necessary conditions for a normal stay, of course, without much luxury. And for private categories there are their designations. A small hotel for one family, so called "family hotel" - is called "diamond", and luxury apartments are just "keys".
It is generally accepted that the more stars, the better, but when choosing a hotel, apart from the stars, also try to pay attention to the description and photos of the hotel. Very often the decisive factor in choosing a place of residence can be read opinions on the Internet. Pictures can show very colorful, but what happens in fact, you are unlikely to show. But do not forget that listening only to recent comments. The responses that were left a couple of years ago are no longer relevant, since during this time the hotel management, rules and procedures could change.
What time will it take to rest? Decide what amount you are willing to spend on living. Let's say a good three star hotel can cost as much as a "medium" with four stars. If you look at one side, then the service will be much better in a four-star( and then not a fact), and pay for additional services: taxi call, dinner in a restaurant, etc., will have much more than a three-star.
"Good" hotel or "bad" - everything depends on the tourist's requests. Very often in a modest three-star hotel, vacationers feel much more comfortable than in the luxurious five-star apartments. And all because they are much more pleasant to go to dinner in shorts than to bathe in trousers. The main thing to remember is that the pursuit of "stars" may not justify itself.
Discounts and special offers When the phrase "to this number, the discount is 50%" most people light their eyes and they immediately, without any clarification, choose the proposed number. But when they arrive at the hotel, they can find a sad picture: 24-hour construction work is done under the windows of the room or, looking out the window, they see the wall of a neighboring house, and not a fairy-tale landscape. Therefore, do not forget to clarify, for which reason the price is lowered, that on arrival you would not wait for a "surprise".
Check-in and check-out If you do not wish to sit on your bags on arrival, when you are settled, this issue must be decided in advance. The main settling in the room occurs at 14:00, and the eviction at 12:00.The maid will spend two hours cleaning. In the apartment, rooms are released at 12:00, but you can check in at 17:00.If you arrive early in the morning, it is advisable that the agency will reserve earlier settling or late departure( of course, all this happens for a fee).
Therefore, to fork out or expect a standard time of settling - you decide. Be prepared that you will have to pay for a later eviction. It should be noted that it does not matter how long you stayed: for an hour or five - you will have to pay the full cost for daily living. It does not hurt to clarify the approximate distance from the airport to the hotel and whether the agency provides transport.
Hotel power supply system The hotel power supply system has its own designations: BB - means that only breakfast will be provided, HB - half board, that is, the room rate includes two single meals, FB - full board or in other words three meals a day and,of course, all-inclusive.
If the choice fell on the European resort, then in this case, the excitement about the food is unnecessary, as the restaurants and cafes that offer the most diverse cuisine are on every corner. But if the point of arrival is an exotic location, it is worth pondering over possible problems with digestion, because the body is not accustomed to using this kind of food. Therefore, it is better to choose hotels with HB or FB system, so as not to test their luck in local cafes and restaurants.
Tips for choosing a hotel When going to a hot country, be sure to ask if there is air conditioning in the room. It is not superfluous also to find out whether there are floors for smokers or non-smokers. If you like to admire the beautiful scenery, be sure to ask where the windows will go. Hotels located on the central streets of the city should be chosen with caution: if the rooms are poorly soundproofed, you may not like the noise of streams of cars, trams, and other sound attributes of busy streets.
When choosing a beach tour, ask how far the beach is from the hotel. It is desirable that the distance is called in meters, and not in minutes, because the speed of walking is different for everyone. Find out if free loungers are provided to the guests, as often they are charged for a separate fee. Unfortunately, the weather is very often variable, and in order not to get bored in a room on a rainy day, it is desirable that the hotel have an indoor swimming pool, sauna, sports hall and other places for rest.
How to choose a travel agency? For many people, the choice of location, type and time of rest is a very important issue, requiring for its solution a huge amount of time, which is not all. And that the rest was remembered for a long time and brought only joy, not disappointment, the best solution would be to seek the help of qualified professionals. It is worth noting that the travel agency and tour operator are different things. Tour operators are companies that independently deal with, so to speak, the bundling of services for tourists. Travel agencies are only intermediaries between the client and the tour operator.
For sure, everyone has heard about the so-called fraudulent firms that draw up a contract, buy a ticket for a plane, and when you arrive in the country, it turns out that no one has heard about you. In order not to become a victim of such a company, it is recommended to take a list of accredited travel agencies for the past year, and if the firm exists so far, then the probability that this scammers is reduced to zero. For the right choice of a competent firm, you should pay attention to the following list:
Fame It is necessary that the travel agency would be in everyone's mind. Both the public and law enforcement agencies. Agree, a good company will actively advertise its services, do its best to ensure that it would be learned about as much as possible to the people, because the income of this firm directly depends on the number of customers.
Cost of the tour Of course, everyone wants to pay for vacation as little as possible. But here the main thing is not to overdo it, because, as you know, free cheese is only in a mousetrap. Remember that the cost of tours for all operators is about the same. And if somewhere the same tour is offered almost half cheaper, then most likely, you will find a trick. For example, the selected hotel can be located two kilometers from the beach. The main advice - treat low prices carefully, do not hesitate to clarify again why the cost is significantly different from other offers of other travel companies.
Experience of turmanejder Staff should be not only classified, but also friendly: should not be annoyed, even if they are called for the hundredth time to clarify the obvious details. Remember: the rest should begin exactly from the moment of registration of the tour. First of all, respect yourself. And if for a few minutes of staying in the firm you had time to respond rudely, then, without hesitation, turn around and go to another place. Benefit in our time the choice of travel agencies is huge.
Important points to look out for when choosing a tour:
Flight. Ask, by plane what company it will be carried out. It is not superfluous to read reviews about the airline on the Internet.
A set of services that are included in the service. For some, the lack of carpet on the floor can be a critical point in rest. Therefore, find out all the small details without which you can not feel comfortable: whether the hotel has enough outlets, where the windows will go, whether the maid will come clean.
Power. If the tour includes food, then it is necessary to find out exactly a couple of points. If breakfast is included, please specify which: buffet or continental( food needed for a snack before lunch).Will you be given the opportunity to choose the dishes yourself or will only be offered a strictly fixed menu. If, for example, you are a vegetarian, then be sure to specify whether a vegetarian menu is provided. Otherwise, you risk remaining hungry.
Transport services. If the price is not included, then ask how exactly you have to get to the place of rest and back.
Insurance. It is important to find out whether you will be insured or not. If the insurance is included, then do not forget to ask which services of this insurance are provided. Let's say you chose an extreme holiday, it is necessary that the contract should indicate whether the insurance company will provide qualified medical assistance in full, of course, including hospitalization in case of an accident.
Excursions and entertainment programs. Find out what kind of entertainment is provided for you, and whether it will be necessary to pay extra for any additional, for example, entrance tickets to the museum.
Attractions. Ask if it will be possible to visit on the spot various attractions, and how much it will cost.
Guide services. Specify whether the contract guide is provided. After all, for some, it is absolutely not important, and others without his help will not understand a single word. Then without the help of a Russian-speaking guide, you are unlikely to enjoy the trip. He will need to introduce you to the heart of the matter, tell you the basic rules of the hotel, and also introduce the local culture and attractions.
Visa. Specify the cost of the visa and whether there are private or official restrictions for obtaining visas for certain citizens.
The amount of money. On the border you may be asked to present a certain amount of money, and if there is not, then, despite the presence of a visa, no one will enter your country. Therefore, to avoid such a situation, specify what amount may require.
Inoculations. Entry to certain countries is not possible without certain vaccinations. For example, you will not be allowed to India or Turkey without vaccination against hepatitis and cholera. Therefore, find out from your tour operator which vaccinations you may need to cross the border.
Souvenirs and shopping. Of course, for the memory of each country we bring certain souvenirs. Any manager in the agency will be able to give an answer to the question, what is it worth to bring from the country, and why not even buy it. For example, in Turkey gold jewelry is much cheaper than ours. A souvenir is better to buy after you stayed in the country a couple of days and have already looked at the products of folk craft. Then you can better understand where cheaper and better you can buy a trinket.
Holidays with children If you do not go on vacation yourself, but with a baby, then plan the entire trip will have to double the more carefully. To begin with, it is worth paying attention to acclimatization. If you know that for a child this process is very difficult, then you should not choose a place for a tour with high humidity. After all, it is because of it that the process of getting used to new conditions takes longer and harder.
A beach holiday, which ends in the autumn, is not the best choice for traveling with children. After the arrival at home, the child expects a sharp change in temperature. Accordingly, if you go to have a rest in the winter, then you should choose countries with a cold climate, and in summer it is better to go to hot countries.
Baby food When choosing a hotel, be sure to pay attention to the presence of the children's menu. It will not be superfluous to find out what it consists of, since in most cases it includes a huge amount of sweets, chips and other "useful" products. If the food in the hotel is not exactly suitable for the child, then ask where you can eat or buy food for a baby diet, since there usually can not be supermarkets in the tourist area.
In case of buying food in the store, the hotel room should be equipped with a kitchen: a stove, a refrigerator. But the necessary adaptations, for the preparation of children's food can be brought with you. Do not spoil your child with exotic food. He does not necessarily have to try all the delights of local cuisine. For a baby, food should be as familiar as possible. Otherwise, you risk ruining the rest, not only for the child, but for yourself.
Entertainment The cultural and entertainment program should be well planned not only for adults but also for children. It must include only children's entertainment. Such as a trampoline, swimming pool, attractions, which should be on site or nearby.
After all, you do not know when exactly the kid wants to have fun. As you know, kids love to swim, so the beach should be a couple of minutes walk from the hotel. The child is unlikely to be interested in long excursions. The best option is "just a little bit": both excursions and the beach and water attractions.
Nanny Everyone rests to rest. And if you are traveling with a child, this does not mean that you need to forget about yourself and pay all attention only to the baby. If the child is very small, it is worthwhile to find out in advance whether it will be possible to order a babysitting service.
Rest for close people As you know, rest is not always a trip somewhere abroad. Sometimes a trip can be a trip of relatives and friends. Of course, the planning of their vacation should be approached responsibly, since it is necessary to take into account many different nuances that can make them and, accordingly, your rest is even more pleasant and useful. The main point on which you need to pay attention is age. Many side effects of vacation planning depend on it. In addition, there are several other points that are important to pay attention to when planning a "holiday":
Climate and temperature conditions of the country Adult people over the years are more difficult to tolerate the "exotic" of tropical temperatures. The heat greatly affects their well-being, which can thoroughly spoil the rest. It is also not recommended to choose high-altitude countries or countries where the level of air pressure differs from the pressure in their native region of residence.
Natural conditions Rest should be natural. Elderly people just need to escape from oily and gas-smelling megacities. Let them meet the relaxing nature in all its glory. Sandy beaches with clean sand, far from the worldly bustle or beautiful landscapes - all this will help to have a good rest and even rejuvenate.
It should be noted that a natural holiday should be manifested in everything: a trip to the seashore, to an asphalt beach with a bunch of empty bottles and a crowd of people is far from a guarantee of a pleasant pastime. Also it is worth remembering that the rest of modern youth can not be called natural: night clubs, discos and other booze-party are unlikely to appeal to older people.
You can break a tent and spend the night in the open air.
Terms of living Very important moment in choosing a place of rest. The location of the hotel is very important for the already elderly people, which the distance of a kilometer from the apartments to the beach is an insurmountable obstacle. To raise your mood and comfort, you must have an air conditioner and a beautiful view from the window.
Remember the main thing - there are innumerable places on the planet in which you can perfectly relax and what kind of rest will be, only you decide.
