Tricks for booking tourist Attractions & Planning travel days

As much as I love spontaneously wandering through cities with no plan in mind, I also enjoy visiting top tourist sites. First I used to believe that this is strange way of travel but then while I met people on each trip I realized that mostly everyone desired to have a similar trip plan.

Here are my top tips to keep in mind when booking tourist sites for your next trip.

1.  Use TripAdvisor / Reputed travel sites to read other’s reviews 

Review of top sites makes sure it’s something you really want to do. Honest reviews = priceless!

2.  Don’t overbook yourself.

 Sites (especially information-heavy places like museums) are more enjoyable when you’re not flying through them. Also, you need time to break, eat, and enjoy the scenery in between.

 

3.  Consult a detailed guidebook. 

Detailed as in, one that actually devotes a section/page to the specific site you’re considering. Travel guidebooks often contain little known tricks + hacks to help you figure out the best time to visit sites to minimize crowds, or even secrets on how to skip lines.

4.  See what bloggers have to say. 

Ever wish you had a trustworthy globetrotting friend to tell you how you should actually spend your time to get the most for your spend? Peruse popular travel blogs – especially those focused on the places you’re going – for the best down-to-earth insider tips.

5.  When planning, think balance. 

Super active hike in the morning? Pick a relaxing dinner rather than an immediate museum trek that evening. You’ll feel more rested, and more fulfilled, if you balance tourist activities and sites to complement one another. Instead of marching though museum after museum after museum, consider a show or a walking tour of the city.

6.  Buy tickets in advance.

Often, having a print-out ticket with you allows you to skip either all, or the majority, of the lines to tourist destinations. Check the site’s website to see if you can take advantage of this and buy it online.

7.  Keep at least one day in each city with nothing planned. 

That’s right. Nothing. Often something comes up that you need to do (shopping, laundry, meeting friend ets). And having time to simply wander your location is an absolute must.

If you follow not all but some of these tricks, you will be a satisfied and active traveler who will always be away from hassle and chaos of contemporary travel. a little advance planning can save you major time and resources.

Plan well, Travel More!