Planning a Last Minute Travel Trip to Europe

Sunday, June 21, 2009 ·

By Brad Alexzander

Planning your travel can be a big hassle: you need to know what things to pack, what things you should not miss, and what you should bring in order to have better travel and a good time at your destination. You need to get great tickets to where you want to go, and if you are going to Europe, you need to get really good deals because travel to Europe can be expensive. Moreover, you need to get good deals on the hotels and lodgings that you pick, because Europe is so picturesque, you need days and days to see what makes each city special.

If you decide to travel to Europe at the last minute you might lose out on some of the ?book ahead? deals that you might otherwise have found. Other problems can arise when you go spur of the moment. Poor planning can create late arrivals which can mess with anything you had previously booked. It is also likely that you will forget to pack your essential items which can ruin a holiday. Panic and distress can ruin a holiday before it has even begun.

If you think you may, at some point, be traveling to Europe on the spur of the moment here are a few tips to keep in mind to ensure a great holiday.

- Do not underestimate the power of lists. Making a list, even when you don't need it, can help you. On off days, when you do not have to worry about last minute things such as travel and packing, take some time to sit down and make a list of things that you would need to bring if you were to suddenly go to Europe. Don't forget your passport and your toiletries! Keep your list in a safe place, so that if the chance for travel suddenly comes up, you won't miss a thing.

- Don't underestimate the power of your agent either. Talk to your travel agent about advice for last minute plans, and if your travel agent already has a list of discount hotels in Europe. This way, you can always have someone ready and waiting to help you out just in case you suddenly get the urge to go to Europe.

- Do your research on the world?s largest library, the internet, and subscribe to travel updates from discount airlines and hotels. Find out what deals are available from the various hotels in the cities you might be visiting as well as larger chains. By learning these things early on you are learning about what hotels are available, what types of discounts they offer and possibly what attractions are nearby so that when you do travel you will be familiar with where to go and what to do.

- Learn if any of your credit cards or insurance companies offer discounts when it comes to travel. Various credit cards offer reward points on air travel or entertainment tickets while some insurance companies have car rental discounts. Hopefully by now you realize that doing a bit of prior research should help you get some great deals!

- Do your research either through the internet or travel magazines and read up on what are the best destinations in Europe. Familiarize yourself with some of the history as well! Prior research will definitely get you a long way to having the holiday of a lifetime!

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