Itching for adventure? How to create a holiday bucket list
If you are looking for something new and exciting to do, or if you want to make plans to travel, then putting together a holiday bucket list is the ideal activity to move those plans along. You can include any ideas that you like, such as visiting a national park on Praslin Island in Seychelles or exploring the ruins of a national monument in a European country. Putting together a bucket list, however, might be difficult to do if you are not sure where to start.
If you would like to travel to Seychelles this should be on your bucket list. Thinking about which island you’d like to visit in this archipelago is one of the first steps in putting together your bucket list since there are more than 115 islands to choose from. You should also think about where you have been before and if it has inspired you to explore other similar places. Below are some top tips on how to create your very own holiday bucket list.
Think about where you have been
An effective way to start your bucket list is to think about the places you have already been in order to think of new places to go. For example, if you love your local beach then you might want to visit a tropical paradise such as Mahé in Seychelles.
You could do some research on Seychelles tourism tips to see when the best time of year is to go and what activities to take part in. Or you might have enjoyed your time exploring and traversing the Drakensberg, which could lead you to seek out the colder climes of Norway as your next destination. You will find a lot of inspiration by casting your mind back over past holiday destinations.
Consider your budget
Now, it might not sound very exciting to think about your budget when creating a bucket list but it is important to consider this in order to make it achievable. You can look at your monthly expenses and your salary after deductions to figure out exactly how much you can afford to save each month for your next adventure.
For example, you might need to book flights to Seychelles for an island getaway, which means your budget needs to include the flights, the accommodation, as well as the island activities (scuba diving, anyone?). If you will be travelling internationally, your budget will need to account for the exchange rate for you spending money. Having a number in mind for your budget will allow you to choose holidays you can truly afford and realistically plan for.
Go out-of-the-box
A holiday bucket list should include activities and destinations that are out of your comfort zone and allow you to experience something completely different. You might decide that you want to see the wonders of Angkor Wat in Cambodia or you might want to try your hand at snorkelling around the azure waters of Praslin Island.
Thinking of out-of-the-box ideas will give you an exciting and unique bucket list to look forward to completing. If you have always wanted to explore a tropical paradise, add this to your list too. And if you want to see historical sites, then why not pencil in a trip to Rome to see the Colosseum? You can be as creative as you want to be when it comes to choosing new and exciting destinations to visit.
Do your homework
An important step in creating a bucket list that you can turn into reality is to do some research into the destinations you would like to go to. You can look for tips on the best snorkelling beaches in the world or best family destinations in South East Asia in order to find out more about where you are interested in going.
You can find out how much flights cost to the destination and do some comparisons online across various airlines. You can also find out about the hotels that are on offer at the destination, allowing you to look into booking rooms ahead of time. Doing some research will also help you to discover activities that you can take part in, such as local festivals or markets. Create a list of interesting information you have found out to add to your bucket list.
Have fun!
One of the most important tips to remember when creating a bucket list is to have fun while you are creating it. Start by thinking back to some of your favourite holidays for some inspiration, then consider what your budget would be for these locations. Do some homework and be sure to think out-of-the-box when it comes to activities and destinations you would like to explore, whether alone or with a travelling partner.