9 Things to Do to Plan the PERFECT Trip (Travel 101: Episode 1)

Welcome to Episode 1 in my series called ‘Traveling 101’ - your ultimate guide to every step of travel! In this episode, I’ll show you how to plan a trip from scratch - including how to choose your destination, how to do trip research, finding things to do, creating your itinerary and the best way to book hotels and flights! ► Links to things mentioned in video: FareDrop flight alerts: https://faredrop.com?fpr=aly25&fp_sid=ep1 World Map for Weather: https://scarletscribs.wordpress.com/2018/01/07/this-awesome-map-tells-you-the-best-time-to-visit-every-destination-in-the-world/ Viator (for day trips/tours): https://viator.tp.st/h83qXgwB Get Your Guide (for day trips/tours): https://gyg.me/4jKXJwXP Airbnb Experiences: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences Thatch: https://www.thatch.co/@AlySmalls Transfer Partners Cheat Sheet: https://www.dailydrop.com/transfer-partners-cheat-sheet?via=aly-smalls Booking (hotels): https://booking.stay22.com/likewhereyouregoing/aBXqabjxVz Expedia (hotels): https://expedia.stay22.com/likewhereyouregoing/E3RNM6q7Ov Plannin (hotels): https://plannin.com/?refId=alysmalls SeatGuru (airplane seat maps): https://www.seatguru.com/ AeroLOPA (airplane seat maps): https://www.aerolopa.com/ ► CARRY-ON BAGS I LIKE: » Travelpro: https://amzn.to/3zKs2uc » Monos: https://shrsl.com/4oq7g » July carry-on light: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7389891 » ANTLER Carry-on (55x35x21): https://go.shopmy.us/p-7317419 » Velocity 55x40x20cm (22x16x8): https://amzn.to/4ek2oeR » ANODE Carry-On (22x16x8”): https://amzn.to/4gKpddy » BEIS Small Carry-On Roller: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7271169 ► PERSONAL ITEM BAGS: » Travel tote bag: https://amzn.to/3Y1VDsu » Taygeer backpack (large): https://amzn.to/3XLW7Sk » 18x14x8 Foldable Travel Duffel Bag: https://amzn.to/4gJ02aX » Other travel tote personal item: https://amzn.to/4dor3hc ► Buy Me a Coffee? If you found this helpful and would like to support me, you can 'buy me a coffee' (thank you!!!!) https://buymeacoffee.com/alysmalls Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Travel 101 0:37 In this episode… 0:49 How to Choose Where/When to Go 2:34 Date Implications 2:55 How to Find Things to Do! 3:32 My Favorite Websites 5:26 Itinerary Building Tip 5:56 Tips to Help You Choose Accommodations 8:08 Best Sites to Book Your Hotels 8:46 Hotel Money-saving tips 9:59 Booking Flights (tips) 11:55 Next Episode Preview // Booking a trip soon? My Free Travel Resources & Toolkit: https://likewhereyouregoing.com/ultimate-travel-resources-guide/ Best Travel Credit Cards for free perks: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards?via=aly-smalls Where I find flight deals: https://faredrop.com/?fpr=aly25 Airport Lounge membership (get 30% off): https://tidd.ly/3QJYi6g Carry-on Luggage Amazon store (US): https://amzn.to/4dFXCsj Carry-on Luggage Amazon store (CA): https://amzn.to/3wupGOJ I book all my tours on Viator: https://viator.tp.st/UkezLrSc Where I find hotel deals: https://plannin.com/?refId=alysmalls #travelplanning #traveltips Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/likewhereyouregoing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysmalls_yt/ // Some of my videos contain affiliate links meaning I may make a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase. I only share products, services and experiences I use, love and trust. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Business inquiries: info@alysmalls.com