1. First know what activity or Sports you or your group are interested in doing. Vacation Ideas 2. Where would you like to go to experience your activity? 3. Ask what’s the best place to experience this particular activity and what is the best time of year to go? 4. What type of weather will you experience if you can only go that certain time of year? 5. How scenic would like it to be? How much free time would you like to have to be spontaneous & to explore on your own? What other attractions might be in the area that might interest you? 6. When would you like to travel and for how long? Preferred times, dates and or restrictions that might apply. Know how flexible you are and how flexible the tour group is as well. 7. How many people in your group. Will you mind being part of another group if yours is to small or do you need it to be a private affair with just your friends? Tour guided, self guided or a little of both? 8. What is the skill level of each person in your group for that particular activity? How challenging should it be or should not be? Group leader or trip planner should know each persons ability and if the tour group accommodates for different skill levels. Know what shape you're in and what shape you need to be in for your decided adventure. Cross Training Book Nutrition Products Exercise & Fitness Equipment and Gear. Grocery Food Supplies 9. What equipment will you need if any or could you rent equipment? Maps, Outdoor Gear, Ask for a list of items of what the tour group offers and what type of quality gear they provide? Travel Check List 10. Ask for all the details of your itinerary. Speak to the tour guide to get even more familiar with what your experience will be like. Read the Local Newspaper of the place your visiting. See if there are any events happening on the dates in the areas that you are visiting that you might want to attend or want to avoid. 11. How comfortable do you need it to be? Camping or nice hotel or a little of both. Know the comfort level of each person. What kind of facilities do the camp grounds offer? showers, electricity?. Know what amenities you need, but remember going without can add to your adventure. Know that each person has varying energy levels and moods at different times so flexibility and tolerance is important. 12. What will be the price range for each person in your group if any? Do you have a budget? Ask them what variations are available and what choices of vacations do they have to choose from to give yourself options and also to assure that you get the trip that’s right for you. Don't forget to ask what the price includes because Air fare is usually not included. 13. Learn as much as you can about your activity, destination and equipment. Requires a little home work. So what does Adventure mean to you? 14. Also ask about recommended Travel Insurance and Recommended Shots, Immunizations & Travel Vaccinations. Travel Check List Travel Advice & Tips
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