1- CONFIRM YOUR TRAVEL DATES AND RESERVE AIR
There are many ways to shop for airline tickets. Sponsors on this blog and/or search sites such as KAYAK.COM are very useful. Play with dates, stops and airlines to optimize travel time with cost. For example, Kayak has a fare chart to help you decide on travel dates. Limit baggage handling to a minimum.
2- RESERVE HOTEL OR RESORT
Use the same search sites to do first brush. Check hotel ratings on sites like VENERE and TRIPADVISOR. Look at hotel locations with Google Maps and use the Street View function to visualize the hotel and its surroundings to avoid bad surprises.
Search sites give you prices and available dates. These are often rates on blocks of rooms they have reserved at selected hotels. Check directly with hotels (through web sites and/or emails) to verify if other rooms are available and if they have promotions.
3- RESERVE GROUND TRANSPORTATION
4- LEARN LANGUAGE
5- READ, BUY DESTINATION GUIDE(S)
Check for city discounts (sponsors on this site).
6- RESERVE TICKETS FOR SHOWS, SPORTS EVENTS
