What are the “3 P’s” of travel? They are the three words:
pleasure, planning and process.
When we plan our travels properly we are less likely to be like Alice, who after asking the Cheshire cat which way she should go was bluntly told that if she didn’t know where she wanted to get to, then the direction she decided to travel didn’t much matter.
While this comes from a children’s story, the basic message from the Cheshire cat is still true for many of us.
All too often, many of us decide to travel to a destination that we know about without any clear idea about what is available to us when we arrive.
Everybody has their own individual interests and passions, and these may or may not be the same as those of other people traveling with us.
In order to make sure that some people aren’t disappointed with the trip, you should plan to include a range of locations or activities to make sure that everyone on the trip manages to do something really special.
A typical example is that if one member of the family loves golf whilst another finds nothing better than shopping for antiques, then time shold be taken out to ensure that both of these needs can be met whilst you are away from home.
Ensuring that the correct processes are followed includes such issues as making sure that passport and visa requirements are completed well in advance of your trip and that you have obtained appropriate travel insurance to offer you the level of protection that you need.
Another important “process” element is to make certain that you haven’t forgotten to have copies of your itinerary and contact details left with family and or friends at home, and that someone has agreed to feed the cat, collect the mail, water the plants or whatever other arrangements are needed to avoid unpleasant surprises when you arrive home.
This information is based on our best selling book “Get Packing – The Ultimate Travel Guide“. To find out more about the book, and how it may help you in your travels, please visit our website:
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