So, you have a free day over the weekend, and you are thinking of how to make it an amazing one with a travel experience? Day trips are actually an exciting travel option, if you get things right. This post is about helping you plan for your day trip travel, and ensure that you have an unforgettable time.

Day trips are those travel experiences done within a day, you visit a place spend the day there, and return home at the end of the day. Day trips give some relief to your wallet as you won’t have to spend on accommodation, they give you convenience and flexibility as they are usually within close distance from the city. Below are ways you can make your day trips great trips.

Identify Your Ideal Destination

There are many places to go, and you can’t visit them all at once, one destination at a time. Identify that place you wish to visit, it could be a place you’ve heard of before, a place you’ve come across on social media, or a place we can recommend to you. Your ideal destination must have the facilities and amenities you anticipate to enjoy. For instance, if you want to go for a day where you can just chill by a large body of water, you must visit a lake or dam site, going to a dry place with no water is just setting yourself for disappointment because your expectations won’t be met.

Get Your Transport Ready

After identifying your next destination, you have to find a way to get there. Transport does not only link you to the destination but its also part of the travel experience. Ensure the vehicle you are using is suitable for the roads you will take, ensure that it has the comfort you need as you travel, make sure its exactly what you need for a good travel experience. It has to be well serviced fit for the road, you don’t want to stop by the roadside trying to fix stuff you know nothing about.

Public transport is also an option, especially if the destination is accessible. Don’t make it an option if it’s not certain, otherwise you will be stuck. You can also make use of recommendable car hire services.

Make Your Booking

This is one of the most important things! Get all the booking details, and make your reservation in advance. Many destinations have a maximum capacity, and cannot go beyond that, if you hadn’t made your booking, you could be turned back. Some destinations also provide packages for booked guests, so they can only prepare for your experience with them if you have booked in advance. Remember, sending a notification that you are visiting on a certain date is not booking, booking includes you making a payment to commit to a date..

The activities you will do at the destination are an important part of your travel experience so plan for them. Some destinations provide activities, some do not. So be prepared for what the place offers. It could be carrying alternative clothes to wear after the activities, or just preparing yourself mentally for the thrill. It could also include something as important as having your phone’s battery charged so that you can take lots of pictures of the activities!

You can also prepare games which enthuse you, for example 30 Seconds, playing cards, ball games and other board games. Have anything you need to keep you excited during the day.

Have Cool Travel Buddies

You can also have a fantastic travel by having some fantastic people with you on the travel experience. Having more people could be great fun because different personalities contribute to the experience. You can have some humorous fellows on board, some insightful ones, and some who are easy going, this makes it more fun. More is usually better. When choosing who to travel with, think of those you readily get along with, people who you understand, and you can be assured of a great time travelling.

Serendipity is good, but before you travel, make sure you properly plan and prepare for your day trip. Happy traveling!

For help with day trip planning, email us on info@travelzimbabwe.co.zw and we will help you have that memorable travel experience.