Having go-to travel resources you can always rely on is always helpful when you travel a lot like myself. Even though I’m more likely to go with the flow, rather than plan heavily when it comes to mapping out my next adventure. My planning and research starts once I’ve booked my next destination. Whether it’s securing the best flight deals, or looking into tours, these travel resources are my regular go-to information hubs for planning and booking everything that’s needed for great adventure. The websites listed below are the exact ones I use when I travel. I am a firm believer in them and that’s why I sharing them with you. They are the best out there, for all inclusive deals, traveling on a budget and small group travel options. Check back here before you book your trip for the latest updates.
- Friendly Planet Travel – I absolutely love this site. I’ve used them twice for travels to Southeast Asia. Friendly Planet offers options for every budget and travel style. Their speciality is small group, escorted tours around the world. Packages include all fights, transfers, hotels, and breakfast daily. http://www.friendlyplant.com
- Smartours – Is a step up from Friendly Planet in my opinion. Smartours offers expertly planned tours that include every destination around the world. Included international airfare, transfers, and meals. English-fluent certified guides. http://www.smartours.com
- Great Value Vacations – Offers budget friendly pre-packaged vacation options around the world. I really like this site because they allow you to custom any of their pre-packaged to your liking. http://www.greatvaluevacations.com
Travel Resources for Pre Planning a Travel Trips
Project Visa – The one essential element of pre planning before arrival in any destination is to know whether you need to have a visa beforehand or whether you can get one on arrival. Project Visa is one of my top three go to travel resources when planning my next trip – it list the visa requirements for all countries, and also outlines where embassies for that particular county are all over the world, should you need to apply before arrival.
Momondo – This site compares over 700 flights sites for the best deals, and I use it alongside Skyscanner to check for the best prices.
Skyscanner – I always go to Skycanner as default, mainly because the comparison tool for prices and timings is easy to use, and since I’ve always found great deals through them. There is iPhone app
Hand Luggage Guide – From Emirates to EasyJet, Expedia has pulled together a very handy guide to hand luggage, for you to quickly check the exact sizes of the hand luggage and hold weights you’re able to carry on board a flight. I learned the hard way on a connecting flight from Paris to Barcelona. My carry-on suitcase, which had been OK in size for one flight carrier, but slightly too big for another.
GoEuro – The great thing about GoEuro is that you can plan your trip across multiple platforms like flights, trains, and buses in Europe. For example, I use GoEuro to book for train ride to Piza while visiting London before departing to Paris on Euro train. This handy Europe travel resources saves you a lot of time, working out, the best overall route, listing cheapest to most expensive and shortest and longest route options.
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