Posted on Nov 21 2017
Purchase Your Tickets in Advance
Nobody wants to line up for hours for tickets just to spend a fraction of that time on the actual activity. To avoid feeling frustrated and disappointed (if the tickets get sold out), try to purchase tickets in advance instead. These days, online ticket counters are usually available. Once you’ve made the payment online, you can either print out the ticket, receive a barcode or QR code for scanning or simply redeem your ticket at the actual site without waiting long in line.Don’t Stay for the Boring Parts
Not every attraction is ‘attractive’. Instead of staying the allotted amount of time and getting bored out of your mind, try something else instead. This is definitely a more efficient way of managing the amount of time you have on your vacation. Even if the attraction has received good online reviews before this, it might just not be your cup of tea. When it comes to your vacation, the highlight should always be on your preferences. This means doing what you like, when you like and possibly however you like.Be the Early Bird
This doesn’t mean waking up before sunrise (although it can apply). If you want to make the most of your holiday time, you’ll have to act a little differently from the majority of holiday-goers. Resist the urge to sleep in longer and get up bright and early for a hearty breakfast before setting off. You’ll realize just how different it is to get to anywhere before the crowd sets in. Not only will you have the freedom and leisure to take your time, you’ll also get to enjoy not “waiting forever” in a line.Take Advantage of a Red-Eye Flight
Overnight flights are pretty useful if you don’t mind resting or sleeping on the plane. You’ll get to maximize your vacation time by taking a later flight and getting to experience and explore more for the rest of your remaining hours. It’s a pretty common phenomenon to come back home with at least a day’s gap in between before going back to work. With this method, you can choose to sleep on the flight home itself and be rested enough to immediately go back to work.Remember Your Number One Priority
At the end of the day, if you’re having fun and relaxing your worries away, you’ve got it made. Just remember that no plan is the master of your holiday; you are. As long as you set your priorities straight before and during your holiday and adhere to the tips above, there should really be no reason why you can’t have the best vacation time ever (well, barring unforeseen circumstances of course).