The Buyt Desk
A quick relaxing vacation from the daily hustle and bustle is a weekend getaway. In Indian metro cities, most prefer weekend getaways. Let us look into how to plan one.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, all have missed travel. Now everyone wants to get out again and travel. Travel need not be international trips or a week-long holiday away from home. It can be even a 2 or 3 days weekend getaway. When the work schedule is hectic, a weekend getaway is the only way to rejuvenate oneself and get back to work on Monday. And after the pandemic, a weekend away is a great way to start travelling again.
Weekend vacations which are usually just for 2 days are incredibly underrated. But, they are a great way to keep away from daily hassles and to de-stress, relax, and unwind on a short break. Weekend trips are a good way of taking a break yet not deviating totally from work and routine. 2 days will not disturb the work much but you can explore new places without taking leaves or spending a lot of money. Plan your next weekend getaway soon, be it with your partner, family, friends, or solo.
Why is planning a weekend getaway important?
Yes, impulsive unplanned trips are fun but not when it is just for the weekend. When you have only 2 or 3 days to travel, planning is very important as time is very limited. To make the most out of the weekend trip, planning well is the secret. You need to make a few decisions and work around them to make it a great weekend getaway. It is challenging to plan it perfectly and execute it as per plan. You and your team should be in the sink and know what you want out of this weekend and decide on a place, budget, and activities. Good planning will make your vacation smooth and stress-free.
How do you plan a great weekend getaway?
Decide on the type of trip you want – Understand why you want to take this trip, and identify travel goals. Do you want to take a trip to take a break from your work and routine for 2-3 days and recharge yourself? Do you want to visit a place on your bucket list? Do you want adventure or sit back and relax? Do you want a fun road trip or travel less? Do you want to visit a tourist place and enjoy the historical places? The first step is to identify what type of trip you want so that you can decide the kind of destination you want to go to. Now just let your creativity flow.
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Schedule your holiday – Next is to finalize the dates for your holiday. See if you can extend your weekend trip by a day or 2. Figure out the best weekend that you can take your weekend trip and good if you can extend it. A number of days are also equally important as it will make it easy to plan.
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Budgeting your trip – Weekend getaways are not costly. But costs go up if it is a long weekend or you indulge in a wellness retreat. Usually, the weekend getaway budget is set at a minimum rate. Do consider the miscellaneous expenses list while budgeting. Sometimes expenses can be more than anticipated. So the best is to fix a budget and work around it and keep some extra funds for emergency expenses on the trip.
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Selecting a holiday destination – You need to decide the location based on the time you have for the holiday, activity, season, and budget. You should see if the destination is ideal for the time you have in hand. Next is to check if the location fits your budget. Understand your limitations and pick the holiday destination.
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Chalk out itinerary – In such small trips of 2-3 days, you need to be flexible and rigid at once. You have to pen down the activities you want to do during your weekend getaway. Research what is available at the destination so that you can chalk out your itinerary.
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Prior bookings – Once you have figured out dates, destination, budget, and itinerary, the next is to make a booking for travel, stay, and activities. Check for offers and deals online and make a booking well in advance so that you get the best. Check with your hotel for all the facilities you want and what they have to offer. Some activities may also need pre-booking if it has a high demand.
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Mindful packing – Don’t go overboard while packing. Pack bare minimums and travel light. Stay away from heavy pieces of luggage. You do not need many clothes and footwear for a 2-3 day trip. Carry only comfortable clothes according to season. Check if any activity needs any specific style of cloth or footwear. Carrying light baggage, even a small bag pack should be enough.
