Ask anyone and they will be able to tell you their dream vacation in the drop of a hat, perhaps a trip to the glorious Seychelles, a round the world cruise or maybe even a luxury trip to a style capital like Paris, Milan or New York. Ask the same people if they think that they can one day achieve their dream, and most will tell you that it is unlikely. This however, does not have to be the case and with some sacrifice and some smart saving, you can find a way to take that trip which you have always dreamed of, and here are some tips to get you on your way.
Focus
If this really is a dream trip for you then in order to achieve it you must be focused on your goal, and let the idea of actually realizing your dream consume you entirely. In terms of maintaining your focus, you should try to surround yourself with ideas of the trip, place a photo in your purse or wallet, put photos of your destination on the walls of your office and bedroom, all of which will serve as a constant reminder of why you are living the way that you are.
Sacrifice
It is called a dream vacation for a reason and if it was easy to achieve then everyone would be able to. With this in mind you must understand the sacrifices which you will have to make, in order to finally get yourself on that trip of a lifetime. The key to getting there is going to come down to how seriously you take your plans, and how much you are willing to sacrifice. When we discuss sacrifice we refer to those meals and nights out with friends, buying those new boots, that new phone, or any other extra spend which you have been thinking about. In avoiding these sporadic spending sprees, you can get yourself much closer to actually booking that trip.
Savings Plan
When it comes to putting a savings plan in place, this is best done through a little bit of reverse engineering. First you need to plan the trip as if you were going in 10 months, check out flight prices, hotel prices, and any other activities which you plan to do on your trip. Naturally the prices which you look at today could comfortably change by the time you are ready to book, but it serves as a great yardstick in terms of your savings.
Once you have the overall figure totted up, you will be able to see the size of your challenge. Using this figure you should then break down how much you can feasibly save each month, assuming that you are prepared to sacrifice, and then work out just how long it will take you to save up. Don’t be discouraged if it looks as though it will take a long time to save up, it will all be worth it in the end as long as you stay committed and be strong with your plans.
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