Tourism is about stories and memories. Rarely does one have travel regrets, but why take chances? Increase probability of positive outcomes by enforcing planning methodology. Pre-determine trip theme, much like identifying objectives with business plan.
Apply methodology, consider following:
Q: Duration of trip?
Q: International or domestic?
Q: Metropolitan or remote?
Q: Active or relaxation?
Q: Beach, mountain or lake?
Use Venn diagram, because questions overlap. For example, you may want beach, but remote with low population density and access to hiking. Perhaps, you want helicopter backcountry hiking/skiing with fine dining at rustic or fancy CMH lodge.
Drill-down further:
Q: Ease of logistics, including travel time?
Q: 5-star hotel or rustic/austere?
Q: Access to museums, churches, and restaurants?
Q: Crowds and related population density?
Q: Access to hiking and other activities?
Q: Aesthetic preferences, e.g. alpine lake, mountain, or ocean views?
Q: Specialty, such as helicopter access, guides?
Don’t be biased by my favorites, which lean int’l and include:
- Trekking in Peru, including Choq’ekiraw and Machu Picchu
- City tours of Barcelona, Milan, Madrid, Paris, Montreal, Toyko, Sydney, Auckland, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires
- Lake Como, Lake Tahoe, and myriad lakes in Canadian Rockies
- Helicopter/backcountry skiing and hiking (e.g. CMH, Assiniboine Lodge)
- Angkor Wat in Cambodia
- Iguazu Falls in Argentina/Brazil
- French Polynesia, including Bora Bora and others
- Canadian Rockies, including Banff/Lake Louise
Safe travels.
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