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<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Be specific<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"xmarksthespot\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/xmarksthespot.jpg\")
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Setting the vague goal to \u2018travel more this year\u2019 or \u2018go around the world\u2019 is a sure-fire way of setting yourself up for failure. Be specific when setting your New Year travel resolutions.<\/p>\n
Narrow it down to a specific place or a few options where you want to take your holiday. Resolutions such as, \u2018take a trip to Tokyo, Japan\u2019 or \u2018visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia\u2019 give you a clearer goal that you can aim for. Because you know exactly where you want to go, you can even start making plans. Start researching the destination. How much do you have to save to travel comfortably on the local currency, for the duration you want to be away? Lock down your time off from work. Look at booking airfares and accommodation.<\/p>\n
2. Plan baby steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"travel-savings-bank\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/travel-savings-bank.jpg\")
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Perhaps this\u00a0will be the year you take that long-awaited holiday to Europe or at least, that\u2019s what you hope to do. But where do you start?<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t just talk about it. Set little goals throughout the year that will help you to achieve your resolution before December rolls around again. For instance, you could resolve to put aside a fixed amount of savings each month<\/strong> that will go towards financing the big trip.<\/p>\nYou could look up the dates of travel fairs and mark down dates of online travel sales<\/strong>\u00a0on your calendar. This way\u00a0you know when and where you could potentially book your holiday. The point is to incorporate the little details into your resolution so you stand a far better chance of achieving the big picture goal.<\/p>\n3. Think about timing<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"winter-leap\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/winter-leap.jpg\")
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Research the destination you want to visit beforehand to ensure you get the timing right. Find out the best times to visit \u2013 chances are you probably won\u2019t want to go someplace where it\u2019s sweltering hot or freezing cold.<\/p>\n
Will there be any major sporting or global events taking place during the time you want to visit? Going to a place that is all set to host an event such as the Summer Olympics or the Commonwealth Games could mean fewer accommodation options and higher prices. But if you’re a big fan of that sport and want to be in the thick of things, then you can start booking your holiday flights and hotels early to take advantage of early bird discounts.<\/p>\n
Or maybe there is a famous festival that happens every year in the destination you’re visiting. Boryeong mud festival? Tokyo cherry blossom season? Bavarian Oktoberfest? \u00a0You don’t want to get there are realise you’ve just missed the best thing ever! So look it up early and plan your visit around the dates of the festival, and this definitely helps you kick off making the travel goals into a reality.<\/p>\n
4. Consider your circumstances<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"travel-budget-diary\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/travel-budget-diary.jpg\")
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If the best time to visit your dream destination coincides with your busiest working period of the year, then next year might not be the right year for you to plan that trip. Likewise, if finances are tight, you probably won\u2019t be able to take that month-long North America holiday \u2013 not this year, anyway.<\/p>\n
If your fitness is not quite up to par, you might want to hold off on that mountaineering adventure to give yourself time to train up. If you dream of going snorkelling or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef but can\u2019t swim very well, then you are better off resolving to become a stronger swimmer first.<\/p>\n
Being practical and realistic about your resolutions is a key step to ensuring that you achieve them.<\/p>\n
This doesn’t mean you can’t go. It just means planning them for the appropriate time so you can have the best trip. Remember to save and you’ll be accumulating more money toward your travel fund, which means a better trip. If you have to push back the dream trip quite far, then consider weekend getaways. We’re fortunate to have plenty of amazing holiday destinations that are just a short trip from Singapore<\/a> and not expensive either.<\/p>\n5. Share your travel resolutions with someone<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"RWMF-group-pic-with-Rebecca-Ronnie-Khairool-Hani-Stef-Seb\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RWMF-group-pic-with-Rebecca-Ronnie-Khairool-Hani-Stef-Seb.jpg\")
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In the same way that having a friend who keeps you accountable means you are more likely to exercise regularly, sharing your travel goals \/ new year resolution\u00a0with someone will also give you that extra bit of motivation to work towards achieving it.<\/p>\n
Find someone who will be supportive of (and remind you of) your plans throughout the year. Or even better, someone who wants to go on the trip with you. If someone else is travelling with you then you will be more committed to making it happen and not letting them down.<\/p>\n
Consider sharing it with friends via social media too. This way, there\u2019s a public declaration of your intentions. You’re gonna want to have something to brag about after that right? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
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Now with your excuses crushed, Get Out and Travel! Check out Expedia Singapore’s 2015 travel sale<\/a> for great travel deals to kickstart 2015.<\/p>\nTo celebrate the new year, the Year of the GOAT, Expedia Singapore is offering special deals in our\u00a0Get Out And Travel<\/strong> sale<\/a> which runs till 25th January. Take a trip anytime between now and the end of March. Book hotels and flights from Singapore to Thailand, Indonesia, Australia or even Europe and\u00a0U.S.A.<\/p>\nBook right away to make those travel resolutions a reality while the year is young!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Perhaps this\u00a0will be the year you take that long-awaited holiday to Europe or at least, that\u2019s what you hope to do. But where do you start?<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t just talk about it. Set little goals throughout the year that will help you to achieve your resolution before December rolls around again. For instance, you could resolve to put aside a fixed amount of savings each month<\/strong> that will go towards financing the big trip.<\/p>\n You could look up the dates of travel fairs and mark down dates of online travel sales<\/strong>\u00a0on your calendar. This way\u00a0you know when and where you could potentially book your holiday. The point is to incorporate the little details into your resolution so you stand a far better chance of achieving the big picture goal.<\/p>\n Research the destination you want to visit beforehand to ensure you get the timing right. Find out the best times to visit \u2013 chances are you probably won\u2019t want to go someplace where it\u2019s sweltering hot or freezing cold.<\/p>\n Will there be any major sporting or global events taking place during the time you want to visit? Going to a place that is all set to host an event such as the Summer Olympics or the Commonwealth Games could mean fewer accommodation options and higher prices. But if you’re a big fan of that sport and want to be in the thick of things, then you can start booking your holiday flights and hotels early to take advantage of early bird discounts.<\/p>\n Or maybe there is a famous festival that happens every year in the destination you’re visiting. Boryeong mud festival? Tokyo cherry blossom season? Bavarian Oktoberfest? \u00a0You don’t want to get there are realise you’ve just missed the best thing ever! So look it up early and plan your visit around the dates of the festival, and this definitely helps you kick off making the travel goals into a reality.<\/p>\n If the best time to visit your dream destination coincides with your busiest working period of the year, then next year might not be the right year for you to plan that trip. Likewise, if finances are tight, you probably won\u2019t be able to take that month-long North America holiday \u2013 not this year, anyway.<\/p>\n If your fitness is not quite up to par, you might want to hold off on that mountaineering adventure to give yourself time to train up. If you dream of going snorkelling or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef but can\u2019t swim very well, then you are better off resolving to become a stronger swimmer first.<\/p>\n Being practical and realistic about your resolutions is a key step to ensuring that you achieve them.<\/p>\n This doesn’t mean you can’t go. It just means planning them for the appropriate time so you can have the best trip. Remember to save and you’ll be accumulating more money toward your travel fund, which means a better trip. If you have to push back the dream trip quite far, then consider weekend getaways. We’re fortunate to have plenty of amazing holiday destinations that are just a short trip from Singapore<\/a> and not expensive either.<\/p>\n In the same way that having a friend who keeps you accountable means you are more likely to exercise regularly, sharing your travel goals \/ new year resolution\u00a0with someone will also give you that extra bit of motivation to work towards achieving it.<\/p>\n Find someone who will be supportive of (and remind you of) your plans throughout the year. Or even better, someone who wants to go on the trip with you. If someone else is travelling with you then you will be more committed to making it happen and not letting them down.<\/p>\n Consider sharing it with friends via social media too. This way, there\u2019s a public declaration of your intentions. You’re gonna want to have something to brag about after that right? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now with your excuses crushed, Get Out and Travel! Check out Expedia Singapore’s 2015 travel sale<\/a> for great travel deals to kickstart 2015.<\/p>\n To celebrate the new year, the Year of the GOAT, Expedia Singapore is offering special deals in our\u00a0Get Out And Travel<\/strong> sale<\/a> which runs till 25th January. Take a trip anytime between now and the end of March. Book hotels and flights from Singapore to Thailand, Indonesia, Australia or even Europe and\u00a0U.S.A.<\/p>\n Book right away to make those travel resolutions a reality while the year is young!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"3. Think about timing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n4. Consider your circumstances<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n5. Share your travel resolutions with someone<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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