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Vacations
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If you have a job, vacations are a time spent away
from it, or a vacation may just be time spent relaxing and taking a break from
your daily responsibilities. Vacations can be as simple as staying home and
relaxing with family to going on a trip somewhere to get away.
Planning a Vacation
Planning a vacation properly can make all the difference between having a fun,
relaxing time to being stressed and not knowing what to do. If you decide to
just stay home for a vacation then relaxing with family or friends might work
just fine but if traveling, you may want to put in some research into what to
do and when to do it. If visiting family or friends make sure they are able to
take time away from their own jobs to spend quality time with you. If you are
going to another state or country, checking travel requirements, weather, and
accommodation will help make it a better experience. If you are employed it is
a good idea to ask for the time off before scheduling anything. That way you
can be sure of dates and times you will be gone.
Here are some questions commonly used when planning a vacation.
How
far in advance should I ask for vacation time?"
How
do I find out if I need a passport?"
How
do I get a passport?"
How
do I find out about fun places to visit?"
How
far in advance should I book a place to stay?"
Should
I use a travel agency?"
Should
I contact family or friends to make sure we can visit?"
Should
we go to an all-inclusive resort?"
All-inclusive means you pay ahead of time for your rooms, food and beverages.
Sometimes it helps to cut down on costs.
What
if we do not speak the language of the place we are going to?"
What
if we need to rent a car?"
If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.
I
would ask for vacation time months in advance if you can."
The
earlier you ask the better chance you have of getting the time off."
Once
you decide where you are going I would call the airport and ask them."
If
you travel outside of the United States you will need a passport."
You
can apply for a passport at a local Government Agency."
Check
online for information."
You
could go to the book store and look at travel books or brochures."
I
would get online and do some research on places you are interested."
It
depends on where you are going. I would call and ask them how far in advance
they take reservations."
I
would call them as soon as you decide on where to go."
You
can sometimes get good deals and information from a travel agency."
I
would just do it yourself. You can find out all the information online."
Yes
I would contact them to make sure they are available when you visit."
If
you can visit when they have time off you will be able to do more together."
An
all-inclusive resort would be nice so everything is already paid for."
I
would rather just stay at a hotel and pay for things as we do them."
You
can buy a book to bring a along to help translate."
You
could study a bit before you go to learn a few new words."
I
would call ahead of time and reserve a car from a car rental agency."
I
would check with the place you are staying to see if they have car rentals."
Getting There
Once you have scheduled a vacation and have decided to travel, you must now
consider some sort of transportation. A lot depends on how far you are going,
where you are going, and how fast you need to get there. Options might include
traveling by airplane, car or even train. Checking prices, requirements for
travel, and whether or not the mode of transportation goes to the destination
are all the things to consider. If traveling by plane or train, make sure you
book your seats months in advance if possible to assure a spot. A lot of times
the price of traveling will change depending on your choice of seats and the
time of year. So make sure you consider all when making reservations.
On Vacation
While on vacation you can simply hang out and relax
at the beach, enjoy time with friends and family, or go sightseeing. It all
depends on what you want and a lot of times what you can afford.
Here are some questions commonly used when on a vacation.
Should
we do any sightseeing on vacation?"
What
places should we visit?"
What
if we do not speak the language of the country we are in?"
How
do we know good places to eat?"
How
do we book any excursions?"
If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.
It
is always fun to visit historical places while on vacation."
Depends
on what you like to do. Sightseeing can be a fun way to discover new places."
You
can always ask the hotel for recommendations on what to see."
You
can read in a historical travel book and fun things to see and do."
Try
and find someone to help answer your questions at your hotel."
Bring
along a language book to look up words so you can communicate better."
A
good idea is to ask the locals where to eat. They can give you good advice on
places you might not normally go."
I
would ask the concierge at the hotel."
Sometimes
you can book excursions with the concierge at the hotel."
You
can book them beforehand through the travel agency." |