Why You Shouldn’tFocus On A Perfect Vacation

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Why You ShouldntFocus On A Perfect Vacation
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• If youre the type of person who has an annual
  vacation that you look forward to every year, do
  you ever find that you put yourself under intense
  pressure to ensure that the vacation is as
  perfect as it can be? With just one opportunity a
  year to have some time away from work or other
  constraints with friends or family, do you feel
  that if your vacation is not perfect in every
  way, then somehow you have failed and wasted your
  chance?
• Annual vacations can induce a lot of anxiety, and
  for some vacation goers, they worry and fret
  about all the things that could go wrong and that
  could make their precious break, less than
  perfect. Here are just a few of the things that
  could go wrong on a vacation, annual or
  otherwise, and what you can do to try and combat
  or alleviate them

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• Weather
• While some more easy-going vacationers take
  inclement weather in their stride, for others it
  can have a devastating effect on their trip. So,
  what can you do to limit the chances of the
  weather ruining your vacation?
• Research for many countries, their weather is
  relatively predictable, and so you should be able
  to plan which time of the year to visit depending
  upon the weather conditions. Of course, mother
  nature can throw all sorts of surprises at us and
  what should be a hot and dry summer, can just as
  easily become a cold and wet one, but theres
  really not a lot you can do about that except
  adapt and overcome!

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• Less than perfect travel companions
• If you are travelling with someone for the first
  time, you may discover that once youve reached
  your vacation destination, they suddenly turn
  into someone that you never knew existed! Whether
  they complain all the time or try to take over
  the planning for entertainment and day trips etc,
  travel companions can quickly turn a vacation
  sour. Is there anything that you can do to reduce
  the risk of a travel companion ruining your
  vacation?
• Communication Try to make sure before you
  even begin planning your vacation, certainly
  before you arrive at your destination that you
  and any travel

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• companions are clear about what the vacation will
  entail. Even if you have different expectations,
  that isnt necessarily a recipe for disaster
  provided you make your thoughts and opinions
  clear to each other.
• Transport
• Flights can unexpectedly get cancelled, cars can
  break down and public transport can be delayed.
  While you may not be able to control these
  things, they can still hinder and spoil a
  well-planned vacation.
• What steps can you take to make sure that
  transport arrangements run as smoothly as
  possible?

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• Timeliness and attitude be on time for
  transport that you have booked, arriving early
  wherever possible to allow for traffic jams and
  other unexpected issues. If a flight is
  cancelled, try not to panic or get angry and
  accept that you may lose a little of your
  vacation time. If transport is cancelled through
  no fault of your own, you should always be able
  to claim a refund or book alternative transport.
• Sickness or injury
• Eating food that your stomach may not be used to
  or having an accident while trying a new form of
  entertainment or sport, are both factors that can
  occur while youre on vacation, and depending on
  their severity, may cause innumerable

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• problems while youre away from home. Is there
  anything that you can do to minimise these risks?
• Research and caution trying new and exotic
  foods can be exciting but try to visit
  restaurants or cafes that have a reputation for
  hygiene and good food standard practices you can
  read theirreviews on any number of sites.
• Check that food items are cooked thoroughly
  before you eat them, and always ask if the table
  water is bottled if youre in a country where the
  water is not safe for tourists to consume.

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• When youre trying out new activities, always
  follow the safety advice given and if something
  looks too dangerous, it probably is!
• Try to forget about having the perfect vacation,
  and focus instead on having fun and being
  spontaneous, because if you dont, your vacation
  could be over before youve even had a chance to
  think about what you might have missed out on.
• Forget perfection. The higher your expectation,
  the more disappointment you will feel if
  something goes wrong. If you can go with the flow
  and enjoy the time you have, no matter the
  mishaps, the more enjoyable your holiday will be.
  I promise!

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