DESIGN AN ITINERARY

        Brainstorm by Asking these Questions

               Where do I want to go?

               What do I want to experience?

               What is locked in?

               Who am I traveling with?

               When is the best time to travel?

        Make a "WISH LIST"   (planning form)

        Where Do I find COUNTRY BY COUNTRY information?

                also Check TERC Guide to Europe 

                also Check Sample 3 Week Europe Itineraries 

        Plan for Jet Lag FIRST

        Check out Best of Europe Day by Day Itineraries for ideas

        Map out your Journey     (printable map)

        Figure out travel time est. from place to place    Rail   Driving   Flying

        Check Dates on REAL Calendar    (Printable blank calendar)

        Put this information on Blank Calendar    (Printable blank calendar)

LOOK AT CALENDAR AND ASK:

        Does my list fit my Vacation dates?

        Is there enough time left for sight seeing?

        Are my sights open when I am there?

        How do I adjust pacing for:

               Jet lag, bad weather, different ages, etc?

               Variety in sights & activities?

        Print another blank calandar & ADJUST

        What kind of Transportation do I need? Where? How many days?

AIR - TRAIN - CAR - BUS - FERRIES      Cost Etimates for 3 weeks in Europe

        Where do I sleep and eat?

        Does all this fit my budget?    Things to Budget for!

        ADUST one Final Time!

PUT PLAN INTO ACTION:  Order Air, Local Europe Transportation

and make Accommodation & Theatre reservations  

 YOU NOW HAVE AN ITINERARY

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