Summer vacations always sound like freedom, plans with friends, warmth, light bags, and the wish for them to last longer. But also, with so much excitement, sometimes you can get stressed out over things you shouldn’t: Have you booked? Do you have everything? What if it rains? What if there’s no time?
To avoid that and to make sure you can fully enjoy the summer, here are some simple tips that can make a big difference.
- DON’T DO LAST-MINUTE PLANS
It’s okay if you want to make the most out of every day, but filling your planner like a school schedule is not always a good idea. Leave some open spaces to rest, to improvise, or simply to lie on the ground and watch the sky. Sometimes, the best moments of the trip are not planned.
2. DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT THE BASICS
It seems obvious, but it happens more often than you think: sunscreen, hats, mosquito repellent, a charger, and comfortable shoes. If you have that for your summer vacations, you’re already halfway there. The rest is solved once you’re there.
3. CHANGE “HAVE” FOR “WANT”
Don’t travel for commitment or because “everyone is going there”. Travel because you want to, because you need it, or simply because you want to change landscapes. Summer is to enjoy, not to meet other people’s expectations.
4. TAKE PICTURES… BUT DON’T LIVE THROUGH THEM
Make space to capture moments, but don’t forget to live them as well. Sometimes we’re so busy taking the perfect picture, that we miss the laughter, the sunset, or the conversation. A picture is a memory, not a goal.
5. LISTEN TO YOUR CRAVINGS
If you’re traveling and you see a desert, a drink, or an interesting snack you haven’t tried, don’t think about it too much. It’s summer. It’s allowed to break routine. What’s important is to enjoy it without remorse.
6. LISTEN TO YOUR RHYTHM
If you don’t want to leave the hotel one day, don’t leave. If you wake up with energy and want to explore, go ahead. Each person rests in their own way. You should do whatever makes you feel good. Here are 10 tips for traveling to Orlando in the summer!
7. CHANGE AIRS, LITERALLY
Although only for a few days, moving away from your city helps clear your head. Your body and mind will appreciate the change. You don’t need to go far or spend a fortune, you just have to leave the daily circle.
If you have decided to pack your bags, you can check out royal-holiday.com/en/destinations. There, you can find destinations you can stay at with your Royal Holiday membership, so you can start to plan your summer now.
Because summer is not only about doing a lot. It is about feeling free, happy, and coming back with stories you truly want to share.
