How To Plan A Trip: Choosing a Destination, Finding Hidden Gems, and More

<p>There’s so much to see and do all around the globe. You can take beach vacations, outdoor excursions, cultural experiences, long road trips, big group party trips, a budget trip, van life adventures, visit loved ones or to see a particular site. It can be overwhelming to narrow down when to go, where to go, how long and what to do when you actually arrive. </p><p>With Ceara’s background as a travel producer and Allison’s experience traveling to 20+ countries, we wanted to talk about where we begin with our trip planning process. </p><p>We give tips on figuring out travel times, how we find hidden gems, booking flights, credit cards, insurance, weather, travel companions, budgets, and accommodations.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Ryo Kan Hotel in Mexico City - <a href="https://ryokan.mx">https://ryokan.mx</a></p><p>Casa Organica in Mexico City - <a href="https://www.casaorganica.org">https://www.casaorganica.org</a></p><p>Ragged Priest Denim -  <a href="https://theraggedpriest.com/collections/womens-jeans?page=4">https://theraggedpriest.com/collections/womens-jeans?page=4</a></p><p>Ceara’s Spreadsheet - <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SyJHojrZY3J2IaF5zda2qnvUDnf1aqo36mOZvQtHoFA/edit#gid=0" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SyJHojrZY3J2IaF5zda2qnvUDnf1aqo36mOZvQtHoFA/edit#gid=0</a></p><p>Travel Insurance Company - <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/travel-insurance/best-travel-insurance/" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/advisor/travel-insurance/best-travel-insurance/</a></p><p>Ceara’s Hotel in Dominican Republic - <a href="https://www.haciendacocuyo.com/" target="_blank">https://www.haciendacocuyo.com/</a></p><p>Ceara’s Chase Credit Card Referral Link - </p><p>Allison’s Capital One Credit Card Referral Link - </p><p><a href="https://capital.one/2YLwVvn">https://capital.one/2YLwVvn</a></p><p>Coconut Farm in Maui that Allison Stayed At - <a href="https://www.coconutinformation.com">https://www.coconutinformation.com</a></p>