How to plan Your Trip 

People are always telling us that “getting there is half the fun” .But is it true? Is it always true? What makes one trip more enjoyable? The answer is planning. Any trip can be enjoyable if it is well planned. Every minute that you spend planning your trip may save you ten minutes of trouble during your trip. It may also add an hour of pleasure! 
Money 
Before you take any trip, the first question to ask yourself is: How much can I spend? When you decide on a figure, write it down. Now you can decide where, when, and how to go. At home, you can find out what it costs to travel anywhere in the world. Just pick up the phone and call a travel agent( 旅行社） . 
Season( 旅游旺季 ) ， Off Season( 旅游淡季 ) 
Many resorts( 旅游胜地 ) and cities around the world are popular during some months of the year and less popular during other months. Find out if the places you are visiting have an “in” season and “off” season. This may help you to decide when you want to go. 
There are some very good reasons to travel during the off season. Usually everything is much cheaper. It is also less crowded, of course. If you don't have a lot of money—or if you don't like crowds of tourists( 游客 )—go in the off season. 
Some places are not as exciting during the off season. The weather may be too cold or too hot. The beaches may be closed. Hotels and restaurants( 餐馆 ) ay be shut. Be sure to find out before you go.