Wednesday, December 5, 2012

The 4 Best Methods of Traveling to Your Vacation Destination

Vacations are often planned with only the destination in mind. People do not think of vacations as encompassing the whole process of traveling to and from a destination.  Therefore, they generally wait until they arrive to begin enjoying themselves, and when it is time to return home, the excitement similarly fades into the past. Smart and adventurous people know how to make their vacations last as long as possible. They do this by treating their travel time as part of the experience of being away from home. There are several ways to travel to vacation destinations that do not feel like chores or awkward steps between home and freedom.
Taking a cruise is a great way to transform travel time into an essential part of the vacation. Many people do not realize that cruise ships do not only travel to tropical locations. Vacationers certainly can take cruises to gorgeous Mediterranean beaches, but cruises to historic New England and even Alaska are gaining popularity during the summer months. People with demanding jobs might find that they get the most out of the main parts of their trips if they spend a day or two unwinding on a cruise ship first; it serves as a nice buffer between the stress and the vacation. Cruises are also great in that they take passengers to several foreign locations over the course of one excursion. These vacations are virtually hassle-free, since details like food, lodging, and itineraries are planned by you and the cruise coordinators before the trips start.

A private jet charter is the most luxurious way to travel. Vacationers get to feel like millionaires for the day while moving toward their destinations as quickly as possible, leaving more vacation time for the actual vacation! Private planes do not have to depart from or land at crowded airports; pilots can be instructed to land at any private landing strip. Taking a private charter jet eliminates a great deal of stress from the traveling process. Passengers can board the jet whenever they want and instruct the pilot to take off as soon as they are ready.

Limousines or party buses are glamorous if one is traveling a short distance, perhaps between two neighboring states. Passengers can get their party started the second the car starts moving. If they are traveling to an exciting city, "pre-gaming" in the vehicle extends the party and helps the travelers build up their excitement. Limos are suitable if you're on your way to a calmer or more rustic location as well. It helps passengers ease out of their hectic every day lives to not have to do their own driving. Limos also make the post-vacation transition back home feel smooth and gradual. Some people even hire limos just to drive them around cities all night while they stay in the vehicle and drink. It is a good way to keep a party safe and make sure that everyone makes it home afterward.

Finally, trains are undervalued among vacationers. Adventurers who want to take in natural landscapes should take long, scenic train rides to their vacation destinations. They can spontaneously decide to get off in cities that look interesting and resume their journeys later. This is a fun way to go on a road trip without having to plan a route or wrangle maps.

What's your favorite non-standard method of transportation? If I missed something, please let me know in the comments below!

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