As a travel blogger and a dreamer, I am already planning a holiday for 2021 but the pragmatic side of me is asking me to sit my a$$ down. At the moment, none of us is thinking about jetting off anywhere any time soon but it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead. I am a planner by nature and thrive when I plan things in advance and that goes for travel planning too.
Whilst going on holiday is currently put on hold, now is the perfect time to start planning a holiday for 2021. Start thinking about your perfect trip for when you can get out and about again. Whether you love a relaxing beach holiday or an exciting city break, there are certain things that you can prep ahead of time to make it easier when it comes to booking.
Here are just some tips for planning your perfect holiday for the future.
Pick the destination
This may sound easy, but with so many amazing places, even just around the UK, it can be tricky to pick where to go. Start by narrowing down to five top destinations you want to visit, and if you’re struggling to decide, you can even look to plan further ahead by researching more than one location.
When choosing your destination, you’ll want to consider whether it ticks all your boxes for a perfect holiday. Consider things like; does it have the kind of scenery you enjoy, does it offer the types of restaurants and bars you’d want to visit, does it have plenty of activities to do along with history and culture to explore and what are the accommodation and travel options like.
Once you’ve chosen your destination, you can start conducting more in-depth research, looking in to how you’d get there, and what you’d want to see and do once you arrive!
Research
Everyone has a type of holiday they prefer, from lazing the days away in sunnier climates to putting a backpack on and exploring everything the destination has to offer. In order to make sure you don’t miss a thing and that you’ve chosen the perfect place, you’ll want to do your research.
If you’re looking for a quiet relaxing break, make sure there are plenty of places to while the hours away; this could be a coastal break for a long weekend or a trip to the countryside. For those who enjoy a more action-packed holiday you’ll need to look into what sort of activities and excursions your destination offers.
In the research stage you should look at recommendations, searching online forums, reviews and online discussions or even getting in touch with holiday providers and tourism boards to find out what’s on offer. You may discover certain landmarks you wouldn’t want to miss, along with figuring out the best areas to stay in, how you’ll get about and the best time of year to visit.
Narrow down accommodation
After you’ve researched your chosen location its time to narrow down the accommodation options. As with choosing your destination, each person has a different ideal on the style of accommodation you’ll enjoy. From having a place to lay your head in a swanky apartment after a day out exploring a city such as London, to relaxing by a wood burner in cosy Dorset Holiday Cottages after a day relaxing by the sea, there’s something for everyone.
Research some of the hotels, hostels, B&Bs and holiday cottages that are available to see which one ticks your boxes for that perfect stay.
Consider travel
This is an important stage for making sure your trip is feasible. You’ll need to research how you’ll travel to your destination, and crucially how you’ll get around once you’re there. This could mean looking at hiring a car or exploring the public transport options.
There are many things to consider when planning the perfect trip, and now is the perfect time to plan ahead. Whilst you may not be booking your holiday just yet, you can certainly start dreaming of escapism.
A Nation of Moms says
These are good things to keep in mind when thinking ahead to traveling. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
Those are some great tips to keep in mind. Will definitely plan my cancelled trips again for next year, it will all go to waste if not.
Melanie says
Thank you for this, as this gives me some motivation to actually sit down and take some time to plan a holiday for 2021 x
simplysensationalfood says
This is a really useful post highlighting all the key points one should consider when planning a holiday . I think we are all dreaming of the day when we can start travelling again.
michelle twin mum says
Good tips, with the wy things are pannignout, I’m now wonderign if it will be 2021 before we get to fly anywhere. Such a shame. Mich x
Rowena corderoy says
Some great tips here we are finding it really hard to come to terms with when we can next travel and we do like to plan research ahead.
ChelseaMamma says
As someone who loves travelling, I am not even wisftfully thinking of anywhere yet as I don’t want to get my hopes up. I think we will stay within the UK for a at least another year before even thinking about trying to head abroad
rhianwestbury says
It’s so tough at the moment to even know where and when we’ll be able to travel and I think a lot of people don’t want to book anything just in case x
whatthedadsaid says
For us i think 2020 is over for arranging holidays so we have begun to plan for next year instead, we have done much of what you have said, some great tips.
Joy says
I’m still trying to wrap my head around not being able to travel this year. But yes, planning now for 2021 is a great idea. Thanks for the tips.
Danielle W. says
I am also a big time planner! We had to cancel 3 big trips that I had spent months planning out this year due to our current situation. I am reluctant to start planning for anything right now. But your tips are amazing and I am hoping to use them all soon!
beth says
We had our Easter holiday to the Canary Islands cancelled at the end of March. We’re currently deciding when and where to go next. Things will be quite different in the travel industry I think. Great tips
Brit says
I am really wanting to hit up Spain as soon as it is safe to travel.
Mellissa Williams says
Great tips! I can’t wait to start planning for a holiday, I am so missing travel right now and cannot wait to get away.
A Nation of Moms says
These are good things to keep in mind when planning for travel in the upcoming years. Things will definitely be different!
Dan "Jay" Reyes says
Thank you for these travel tips. You inspire me to travel again 🙂
Bec - views from my garden bench says
I’m holding of making any holiday plans until at least the Autumn when the situation is clearer – if we do go away it will be to a cottage somewhere with plenty of walking/coastal options.
Catherine says
I don’t know what the new normal will be like once this all passes but I hope someday to be able to plan a trip without any fear.
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
Research is important when deciding to book a trip away. I like relaxing beach holidays so make sure that where I choose isn’t located where there is loud night life that goes on all hours and keeps us all awake.
StressedMum (@stressedmum01) says
Great tips, I think we have all written off this year and looking forward to trips away next year. We already have one booked for January x
kumamonjeng says
When our country lift the travel bans, I would love to plan to go somewhere in Asia, having some nice beaches and food.