Did you know that more than half of all Americans don't use all of their paid vacation days? Don't be one of those people. If your employer provides paid time off, or PTO, you need to use it!
If you're thinking that you don't
know where you would go, then you're in the right place. With our tips,
you can come up with some travel ideas that will have you counting down the
days until your next trip. Read on and then start packing.
1. Picking
a Location
There's a trend on TikTok where
family members or friends who are going to travel together each pick a location
they want to visit and create a presentation to give to the rest of the group.
Using PowerPoint or another presentation program, they put together pictures
and activity ideas. Then, everyone votes on where they want to go.
Another idea is a vacation planning
service where you don't actually know where you are going until you get to the
airport. You give them some parameters and budget, and they plan and book the
trip for you. All you are responsible for is packing, and they'll give you a
guide on what to bring.
If you're adventurous and willing to
give up control, this might be a really unique way to visit somewhere
new.
If you are struggling to decide
where to go, put all of the places you're considering in a hat and pick one. Or,
get online and see where you can find last-minute flights or vacation deals.
You might find a place that you really love that you wouldn't have otherwise
selected.
2.
Ask Around
Think about the most well-traveled
people that you know. Whether they are friends or family, ask them for
suggestions. You can ask them for their favorite destination, one that they
would return to over and over again, or a location that you just can't
miss.
You can even start following travel
influencers on Instagram for their suggestions. They often give tons of
suggestions and many will respond to your comments or DMs if you have
questions.
3. See
Where Your Points Will Cover Your Costs
If you rack up your airline miles,
hotel points, and rental car rewards, pick your next destination based on your
points and where you can go with them.
You could also become a vacation
member at a hotel or resort, like Marriott. Check out the Marriott Destinations Club Membership levels to learn more about what you can get if you're a member.
What
Travel Ideas Do You Have?
Did our tips help you come up with
some travel ideas? Be creative, flexible, and willing to think outside the box
to use those PTO days. Don't let them go to waste and make sure you are
satisfying your wanderlust.
If this guide helped you out, be sure to check out some of our others for when you start planning your trip.
