We all dream of taking a villa break abroad to relax on a beach and
allow the stresses of work just ebb away. The problem is that so many
people find themselves disappointed after waiting months for their much
longed for holiday. Don't let yourself fall into this trap - make sure
to plan ahead and make your holiday truly memorable with these little
tips.
Leave work behind
One of the worst mistakes you can
make while on holiday is to bring your work with you. Cell phones,
laptops and tablets can ruin many a villa break with urgent alerts from
the office. This is why, unless they are absolutely necessary, you
should bite the bullet and leave all your gadgets behind, or at the
least turn them off. If you are worried about getting drowned with work
when you come back, do what you can ahead of time and delegate the tasks
to others in the office.
Travel light
You should be
enjoying yourself on your villa break, not pulling your hair out because
the airport misplaced your luggage or you are having trouble lugging
all your stuff around with you. One bag is recommended, although you can
get away with a second one if you really want to. Anything more than
that and you need to cut down on those so-called essentials! This is
also why it is definitely worth your time to choose villas that are well
equipped with amenities; renting one of these will significantly cut
down on what you need to carry.
Be early
Better to be early
than late for anything - especially if airport security is being a pain
in the neck or if customs has a problem with something you are carrying
with you. These problems are bad enough on your home turf where you
speak the language and are familiar with the processes involved, but
they become nigh hellish when you are confronted with a destination
where the people may have very different ways of doing things.
Adapt socially
Learn
to be chilled out when dealing with new people. Remember that you will
be in a culture very different from your own and that the locals will
have a very different way of living their day-to-day lives. A good rule
of thumb is to be polite, smile as much as you can and don't get
yourself wound up if things go wrong. While not everyone will
reciprocate when you are being humble and polite, you will find that
they will be the ones ruining their day and not yours if you keep your
cool.
Think new
Don't look for the comfortable and the
familiar. Dare yourself to do or taste things you have never tried
before. Exotic foods, exciting sports, casual walks, and social banter -
not all of these things will be easy, but all of them will definitely
be memorable. And who knows? You may discover a side of yourself you
didn't know you had.
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