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You have been  looking forward to your holiday, counting down the days.

And  now you have arrived at your destination.

But it’s not what you had thought it would be?

Oh tell me what you want, what you really really want!

What’s the  scene you envision for your holiday? Are you soaking up the sun on a secluded beach, or are you surrounded by hundreds of other sun worshippers, hustling for your own bit of space to lay your towel down.

Are you swooshing down the powdery uncrowded slopes, or are you standing in an hour long lift line?

Picturing yourself on holiday at the planning stage will weed out those destinations that may not be all that.

Understand the local information and climate.

So you have just arrived at your destination. You are all ready  to board your barefoot yacht, to  sail around the islands. ( Think  Nicole Kidman in Dead Calm)

But, the safety briefing has just informed you, the water you have  pictured yourself diving into each morning, is home to deadly box jellyfish!  Ah No thank you!

It’s  all about location, location, location!

There is a saying that its good to have the worse house on the best street. Its all about location!

The same can be said for your choice of accommodation.

You may save a few dollars staying 3 blocks back from the beach, but are you really going to enjoy the hike to get there!

Consider the room upgrade.

The lowest priced room at the hotel, is the lowest price for a reason. Upgrading your room category can give you a better location within the hotel, more space or just a  better ambience. And, often the price difference is not that much. Club Rooms are great value as they include other benefits such as Breakfast,  Daily Snacks and Beverages.

Know before you go, the things you want to see.

Some attractions require pre booking, or are closed on certain days of the week. The more popular attractions  may offer skip the line passes or after hours small group touring. It would be a shame to go all the way there, to  miss out on the one thing you had your heart set on.

Better yet,  Ask an expert!

As a Personal Travel Manager with over 23 years industry experience, combined with my own fun travel adventures,  I have got all this covered for you!

Click here to know more about Kim Mason, Your Personal Travelmanager