When people in their sixties and seventies look back at their lives, they tend to focus much more on the things that they did and experience than the things that they bought. That’s why saving up for a special family holiday is such a popular bucket list item. While the trip itself may only last a few weeks, the memories that you and your loved ones create on the trip will last for a lifetime.
Preparation is key
The secret of a memorable holiday is taking time to plan it and ensure that everyone on the trip will get to do things that are meaningful and special to them. This doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. By choosing unlikely destinations or planning carefully, you can keep the costs down and save some money to treat yourself when you arrive.
Plan it out, but not too much
Often, the secret of a memorable holiday is not packing too much into your trip. It can be all too easy to put together an itinerary that involves rushing from must see attraction to the next but once-in-a-lifetime experiences should actually include enjoying your trip and the company you’ve taken with you.
“Instagram uploads and Facebook posts are forgotten in a matter of hours. Positive and happy memories on the other hand will last a lifetime.”
Getting money together
Saving for your holiday needn’t be a burden. Putting even a relatively small amount of money, like £30 aside each month for five years will give you £1,800 to spend after five years. Combine this amount of money with a little planning and your usual holiday budget, and you have all the ingredients that you require to start making memories. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to make the most of the people you travel with – they’ll make the memories for you.
