Revenge is defined as: to avenge by retaliating in kind or degree. When it comes to revenge travel, everyone seems just about ready to inflict revenge on the pandemic by way of traveling. After all, who doesn’t want to erase the memories of lockdown and house arrest, and replace them with warm moments outside, in the sun? And if you’re a parent, you have even more of a sense of urgency to create a memorable vacation for your kids. Here’s how to get the most irresistible revenge travel:
Do you want to take a solo trip? Read our guide on How to Travel Solo. Do you want to go on a girlfriends’ getaway? We offer inspirational guides for hot spots: Girlfriends’ Getaway Guide to Minneapolis and Girlfriends’ Getaway Guide to Montreal.
Do you want to take a splurge-cation? A self-care vacation? A workcation? Consider the type of trip you’re wanting to create. Also, consider your companion or companions. If you’re looking for a couple’s trip, check out our Best Places for Couples to Travel To On A Budget – USA and Best Places for Couples to Travel To On A Budget – Canada. And if you must take your pup with you at all times, discover Pet-Friendly Travel Spots, too.
If there is one thing that the pandemic taught us, it’s that life is short. The time to check off bucket list items and dream destinations is now. Revenge travel is now. The hardest part is choosing where to start!
Here’s an exercise to get the ideas going. Ask yourself these questions:
If I could pick anywhere in the world to go to, where would I go?
What’s a place I’ve been wanting to visit the last few years?
What’s one thing I’ve always wanted to try or do?
Stumped on bucket list items? Check out 50 Bucket List Items for Every State in the USA and Top 10 Bucket List Items in Canada.
Once you know what type of revenge travel trip you’re going on and what bucket list item or dream destination to check off, it’s time to plan! Create a budget for your revenge travel trip, as well as a target date for traveling. This will help you to budget backwards for what amount you need to save in the upcoming months. Did you know, with the Best Western Rewards® Pay with Points Program, you can use points and cash towards paying for a reservation – including international destinations. It’s an awesome perk and signing up is free!
You’ll also need time to plan to see which vacation days to take and how many. If you’re traveling with companions, you’ll have to coordinate with dates and activities. The urge to travel is very real, and it’s definitely the year to get – revenge travel.
