Before you start planning the details of your much-awaited grand vacation and before you commence in booking that dream jet ride halfway across the globe for your annual getaway, especially those vacation destinations that will bury you deep in expenses, take time to consider what you want to do when you get there. Some people might say that it is easy to find something to do or some place to go. Nevertheless, it still pays to be prepared and have everything well planned.

So whether you are a culture shark, an adrenaline junkie, or simply in need of a stress-free time, plan your vacation wisely and identify the activities you intend to do when you get there.

Here’s a list of tips you can try to fulfill your grand vacation:

1. Scenic expeditions

The world is tainted with so many beautiful vacation spots. It offers various stimulating and pleasing scenic routes. If you want to explore things higher than the sky, you should try mountain climbing and clamber to reach the top of the mountains in Ecuador or Turkey. Just be sure to go there in the middle months of the year such as in May or June, the latest would be in August. During these months, you are assured of wonderful fresh mountain air.

You can also try new adventures such as driving through the world’s scenic spots. Capture the beauty of rural villages, lush green meadows, or picturesque waterfalls as you pass through.

If you are a nature lover by heart, why not try exploring the exquisite beauty of the Caribbean islands such as Barbados or take a cruise along the beautiful islands of Bahamas.

2. Posh accommodation

If you simply want to experience how it is to live like a king or queen in one day, then this type of vacation is for you. Simply live through the extravagant way of living as you enjoy your grand breakfast in bed or sleep your worries in an extremely soft bed. A term related to sophistication, stature, and flair, booking accommodations in the best hotels around the world is simply a grand vacation to remember.

3. A trip to the world’s wonders

And this does not mean you are locked up with just seven places to visit. There are more than what Atlas or Britannica can give you. Several stories are yet untold. Various places remain undiscovered. So if you really want to have a breathtaking holiday, go for the unusual, the undiscovered, and the unknown. The earth is full of virgin spots waiting to be discovered. Check out underground rivers or virgin forests and you can be sure you it will be one vacation you will never forget.

4. History made real

If you want an adventure you would definitely jot down and make it as a part of your history, why not explore history itself? Yes, most travelers say that the best vacation destinations to go to are the historic places. Learn the Asian culture as you walk through the long and challenging road of the Great Wall of China. You can also experience the world of Harry Potter or those from the medieval age as you visit the different museums and castles in England. Or if you want to be religious, you can go to see the Buddhist temples or the ruins of the ancient Jerusalem.

5. Festivals

Don’t miss out the fun yet. If you think good places are enough, just wait until you experience majestic celebrations such as festivals. Differentiate one culture from another through their festivities. Be a part of their merry-making. If you simply want to enjoy the art of doing nothing, then it is best to spend time watching people dressed in colorful clothes and masks as they parade on the streets, showing to everybody how good times roll.

So whether you are a beach bum or has the potential to be one of casino’s high rollers, there is definitely one grand vacation for you. You can forget all your worries. Forget about the time and get lost in the reality as you make your dream vacation come to life. All you need is a plan — and budget, of course.