OK, so I'm planning a trip to Salem, Mass., to visit some well-known haunts.
As I began to think about the process of preparing for the trip, I thought I could bring the readers along to see what – I believe – is important for planning a fairly short domestic trip.
Purpose... Is it an adventure? Are you roughing it? Is it for relaxation? Do you want to fill your Facebook with enviable photographs?
People... Who's going with you? Who's staying home?
Plan... Financially ready?
Picture... Find a picture or several pictures of your destination. Post them around so you can see them easily. This is meant to evoke excitement and to keep the plan in the forefront of your mind.
As I began to think about the process of preparing for the trip, I thought I could bring the readers along to see what – I believe – is important for planning a fairly short domestic trip.
The Five Ps
Basically, any trip comes down to Five Ps. You can hear me talk about them on my recent YouTube video. But quickly they are
Place... Where do you want to go?
Purpose... Is it an adventure? Are you roughing it? Is it for relaxation? Do you want to fill your Facebook with enviable photographs?
People... Who's going with you? Who's staying home?
Plan... Financially ready?
Picture... Find a picture or several pictures of your destination. Post them around so you can see them easily. This is meant to evoke excitement and to keep the plan in the forefront of your mind.
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