Tip 1. Flights and routes
Getting to your destination is the first reason to get tired. In order not to have to spend a day of your valuable vacation recovering from the fatigue of traveling, try to choose direct flights and convenient routes. Avoid lengthy connections at the airport. Neither night nor early morning flights will give you an opportunity to relax and get a safisfying sleep.
Tip 2. Hotel location
Choose hotels situated downtown, but not in the midst of the main tourist attractions. Remote from the center, and even more so suburban options, mean spending more time getting about. Therefore, even if you rent a car, do not forget about traffic jams at rush hours. For a good rest after a busy day, it's important that the windows of your room overlook a quiet street or a cortile.
Tip 3. Traveling from place to place
Those who like sightseeing tours should bear in mind that frequent location changes can easily make one exhausted. Try not to go from city to city or from place to place every few days. Choose routes that allow you to quickly explore the sights and enjoy quiet walks.
Tip 4. Excursions, shopping and walks
Remember that it is not absolutely necessary to devise a grand plan for excursions and museums. Prepare a short list of places you would definitely love to visit. Mix up seeing them with walking around the city, visiting local coffee shops, shopping, lying on the beach and enjoying other tourist delights. Your city tour can always be extended provided there is free time and sufficient interest.
Tip 5. Hop-on hop-off city tour buses
Going to big cities, enjoy the convenience of transportation provided by city tour buses. As a rule, they offer several different routes to the main parts of the city, with the tour being accompanied by an audio guide in different languages. Using these buses is convenient in terms of their multi-ticket option – it is valid all day (sometimes there are ticket options for several days), regardless of the number of the times you get on and off the bus. It means that you can get off at any stop, take a walk around the area, and then continue the route on the next bus. Some tourists prefer to go round the whole city first and then decide on the places they want to return to.
Tip 6. Golf carts and bicycle rental
Do not miss the opportunity to rent a golf car to look around the area. In many cities around the world, there is an efficient bicycle rental service. Cycle paths often go along picturesque surroundings or the local coastline.
Tip 7. Rest in-between
Take the trouble to return to the hotel to have a time-out from a busy holiday schedule. A short nap during the day or just lying down for half an hour will help to quickly restore those energy levels you will need for evening activities.
Spending a vacation abroad can not only be exciting, but also tiresome. Thus it might be wise to save your energy. Plan your holiday program in advance and avoid the unnecessary effort – you can do it when you go back to you daily routine. Enjoy you well-deserved holiday!