If time allows, why not choose a suitable destination and take a trip with your family and friends to relax your mind?

Enchanting China

Along the way, the guide gives the perfect introduction to Beijing, Xi’an and the dreamy landscapes of Guilin including the Yangtze — 16 days only £1,275. Tread in the footsteps of the emperors through the Forbidden City and walk along the Great Wall.

Price includes: Economy class flights; Services of English-speaking guided

UK Air Passenger Duty £40

Travel periods: February, March, November, December

Address: acts Horizons, 7 Upper St Martin’s Lane London

Phone; 0207 836 9911

Email: cts @ ctsuk. com

Hong Kong City Escape

Experience some best known attractions such as The Peak and traditional Central Mar-bets. Kowloon is generally regarded as the main tourist area as it includes countless little shops offering everything you want.

Price: £529 including economy class flights, 4 nights at the 3 Stand ford Mongkok

Travel periods: May 15- June 8

Call Oantas Holidays on 0208 2229127 or email qhlonreservations @ quantas. com, au

Las Vegas

Fly to Las Vegas and experience the entertainment capital of the world now! Why not encounter a theme hotel for 4 nights including Ancient Egypt and King Arthurs’ Camelot?

Price: £479

Address: Fun way Holidays, 1 Elm field Park

Phone: 0870 55 70 770

Email: in fo @ funwa yholidays. co. uk

Red Sea Winter Sun

Warm up this winter on the sunny scores of the Red Sea Riviera at the Steigenberger Gouna hotel, which offers an 18- hole golf course.

Price: £389 for 4 nights including bed & breakfast and flights from London Gat wick de-parting 4 January

Address: Long wood Holidays lad, 3 borne Court, South end Road

Phone: 020 8418 2518

Email: reservations @ long wood holidays. co. uk

Whether you’re traveling to the next town over or to the other side of the world, careful planning goes a long way toward ensuring your trip is a success. The right preparation helps you avoid potential disasters, such as having your credit card declined or running out of clean clothes to wear.【小题1】.

Make your reservations for flights and accommodations. Once you’re sure of where you want to go and when you want to go, where you want to stay and how you want to get around, make your reservations. For flights, book around two months out.【小题2】You don’t want them to be booked or almost-booked, because then prices skyrocket.

Set a travel budget.【小题3】It’s easy to overspend when you’re traveling if you don’t plan ahead, so start your planning by breaking down how much you want to spend on transportation, food, accommodation, sightseeing and any other activities you hope to include in your trip.

【小题4】If you’re going abroad, you may be required to get a visa. Besides, check the website of your intended country’s consulate or embassy to see what is required for you to enter the country. Visas may take weeks or even months to finalize, so check early in the planning process.

Pack appropriate clothing for your destination and trip. Check the weather at your destination 2-3 days before you depart. This will let you know what type of clothes you need to bring.【小题5】Will you be expected to wear a suit for a conference, or will you be able to bathe in a bathing suit on the beach?

Have you ever thought about traveling to new places, but you can’t afford it? If so, consider a work exchange program. Basically, you work a few hours each week in exchange for free housing. Both meals and other benefits are often thrown in. The jobs range from cleaning to computer work. Hosts around the world list volunteer opportunities through different work exchange programs. 【小题1】

One-benefit of the more popular programs is that they assist you in different ways. For example, Workaway’s site lists more than 50,000 places to choose from. And Worldpackers pride themselves on their attention to safety and security. 【小题2】 They also provide a 24/7 support network for volunteers and hosts.

【小题3】 You can gain new skills in creativity, leadership, languages and more. You can make yourself completely involved in a new culture. You’ll make new friends because you stay in one place for a while and work. Practically anyone at any age can join a program and travel throughout the year.

Your length of stay depends on your host. It can be from one week to many months. 【小题4】 This gives you plenty of free time to explore the area.

When it comes to work exchange opportunities, the sky’s the limit! You can help on a dairy farm in Ireland. 【小题5】 Or you might help at a South African surf camp. The opportunities are endless!

Consider a travel work exchange. It might be the most exciting trip you ever take!