Plan your trip online Step 1: Select your destination

Preparing your trip online

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Today more than half of the French prepare their holiday on the Internet and almost as reserve vacation via the Web. The number of travel-related websites has increased and it is difficult to navigate both the supply is abundant and not always clear. That's why I thought it necessary to get into this series of articles to identify small over some websites, news, useful websites for each stage of the trip planning. From choosing the destination to share his experience through the development of its itinerary and reservation of various services.



For this first article, I decided to tackle the subject of choice of destination. It's nice to go on holiday but still need to know where?


Select your destination based on the recommendations ...
Of online travel guides ...

- The Backpacker

To complete the famous paper guide that exists since 1973, the online version of Backpacker offers four areas: the "guide" with complete records and practical information on destinations around the world, the "mag" with reports, records themes and events not to be missed, "from" that allows you to reserve the different services and access to the store of Backpacker, and finally the smaller, "community" who ask any questions and take advantage of its good planes.

Also discover on The Backpacker, the "where from file? "That lists by month the recommended and advised against depending on climatic trends destinations.



- Lonely Planet

Also born in 1973, Lonely planet offers to discover on its website nearly 120 destinations in very complete records from practical information, events through history and culture. A forum is also available to allow users to interact on a destination. "Resources" identifies a list of blogs and useful to discover the destinations in question websites.

The plus Lonely Planet, its "Health", also very full, avoiding all the little inconveniences when traveling.



- GEO

The online guide GEO plays much more on photos and videos. Indeed, there are as for others guides on destinations but these are complete with photos slideshows, WebReportages and the ability to download wallpaper, just to make us dream before departure. GEO also has a community, but it has turned to photo sharing. Little more than GEO, its "Environment" section that attempts to educate touristonautes.

More like GEO, the ability to choose his journey, a small search engine offers destinations based on your budget, length of stay and flight and your interests.

Of review sites ...



- TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor is the most famous review sites online and the most dreaded of hotel as it can make or break an online reputation in a few clicks. In addition to offer you the advices on benefits, TripAdvisor recognizes the TOP 25 best destinations with the "Travellers 'choice'.

To go further, the site offers you to "inspire" your next travel destination based on what you prefer to travel and geographic area of choice.



- HolidayCheck

HolidayCheck uses advices to establish a ranking of the most popular destinations but also a classification of the favorite places in these destinations.

It is also possible to enjoy travel stories, tips and practical information left by web users to get an idea of the destination.


Select your destination based on the price
The price comparison

- OnParOu com?

OnParOu? Com provides Internet more comparators by theme, destination, budget, hotel and flight to find your next vacation. It has an incredible number of criteria such as the length of the beach, the type of accommodation, environment, activities ...



- Country-Monde.fr

Monde.fr country compares, depending on your budget and the length of your stay for travel. Once you have selected your destination, you will be able to compare hotels, car rentals and find a list of travel agencies that sell the destination.



- Amadeus Affinity Shopper

A new feature launched by Amadeus Affinity Shopper offers the user to find a destination, indicating the departure airport, budget per person, the holiday dates and the type of activities they prefer. One can find this particular comparison on the website of the airline Lufthansa.

  (Note, if you want to save money, here are some tips for saving on your travels)


Private sales

Private sales have increased in recent years including specific products such as travel. This allows you to enjoy discounts ranging from -30% to -70% on destinations and sometimes luxurious appointments. Counterparties in its benefits, private sales are limited number of places and time but prices are attractive only for certain dates often out of season. The sites of private sales of the most famous trips are:

- Travel Bradalley

- Private tour

- Groupon Travel

Obviously, it is necessary to register to gain access to these offers. Be careful though to read the list of services included, supplements and conditions expected to have no surprises and spoil his vacation!


Select your destination based on ...
From his personality ...: Triporati

Discover his dream destination is what provides Triporati! You just have to answer six questions about your taste in travel. You can always edit your profile "traveler" and narrow your search to a specific part of the world.


From ... the weather: Zoover

Basically a review site, Zoover uses weather data from the previous summer to offer the destinations where it will be more than 15 ° C or 20 ° C, where the weather is dry and / or sunny. Weather forecasts are for 14 days!


From ... her favorite historical period: Historvius

Notice to fans of history, Historvius allows you to find all the places of interest relating to a date in history (Ex: 2000 BC.) To a historical period (eg the Aztecs, the French Revolution) or a historical figure (eg Benjamin Franklin, Caesar). It is also possible to find all the interesting historical places in the country or city you have chosen to visit. A stay that promises to be rewarding!


Why not leave without knowing where you're going?

New American tour was born last year, Nextpedition. A tour like no other offers since leaving for a destination that you will not choose! After answering a couple of questions, the agency establishes your traveler profile and stay with your budget. Only a few days before departure you will receive a smartphone containing the route and practical information.

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