Read guidebooks, blogs, forums and reviews to learn about the destination and the best activities, hotels and food.

Consider how you can get around locally. Look for public transportaion and airport transfer options or book a rental car.

Evaluate if you want to purchase a separate travel insurance to be protected in case of unforessen events.

Think about how much money you want to spend on your trip and create budget for flights, accommodations,

activites and food.

Make a list of activites and attractions that you want to visit and plan the days you want to visit them. Check for special deals and discounts.

Prepare a packing list for all things you want to take with you and a checklist for all documents that you do not want to forget.

Search for cheap flights and book them as early as possible to get the best price and options.

Make sure you have all requiered travel documents prepared (passport, tickets, vaccination card) and check that they are still valid.

Look for accommodation that fit your budget and travel style and book them in advance, so you have a place to stay when you arrive.

Check if your insurance also covers medical help in your travel destination or if you have to purchase a separate travel health insurance for your trip.