Compléter How to plan a tripVersion en ligne An activity to learn vocabulary about trips par Andres Rodriguez 1 How to Plan a Trip Traveling is sometimes tricky for a newbie . If you want to to a new abroad or which is far away from where you live , you need to make a good in order to avoid troubles during the . So once you know where you want to go , you decide when and how you get there . Many people take a trip during because that is the time when they can a break from work or studies . Unfortunately , traveling during holiday season isn ? t a good choice as for flight and rooms are usually higher than the off - season period when tourism is low . If you have a limited , you must consider taking a day off work during the off - season when prices are lower and discounted . Your budget also determines what means of you use . Taking a road trip is cheaper , but you should be in good shape and prepare your for a long trip . If you choose to fly , you have to take transportation to get around in your holiday destination . Whether you take a taxi , subway or bus , make sure you know the routes and the fares . Next , calculate your costs . What kind of do you want ? If you take a road trip , you may prefer to in a motel . are cheaper , but today you can search online and find hotels offering rooms with low rates . If the costs are more than you can afford , make cuts where you can . Once you are exactly sure of where and when you want to go , how you get there and where you stay , make your . You can book your flight and accommodation and even many attractions have ticket sales online so you can skip the lines and enjoy the attraction right in . You also need to consider taking travel . If you plan to travel internationally , keep your , travel documents , visas and similar items in one place to ease you in accessing them . Lastly , light . Heavy luggage only restricts your movement and causes .