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Create Your Itinerary
So you've decided where you want to go and how long you can
be away from home. Now you're ready to begin developing a
detailed itinerary. Some travelers refuse to prepare itineraries in
the mistaken belief that they will somehow become locked into a
rigid schedule from which they can't deviate. Nonsense! An itin-
erary is nothing more than relevant information compiled in an
orderly fashion. Not to have one with you as you travel is foolish;
not to have one to leave behind with friends or family in case of
an emergency is irresponsible.
Begin with a rough work sheet listing the days you'll be gone.
At this stage, don't worry about specific dates. Remember that
trip to Chicago and New Orleans and the visit with Aunt Tillie?
Here's how it would look on a work sheet, planned to it neatly
into a 10-day vacation.
Day 1
Depart from Washington
Day 2
Arrive in Chicago; game at
Wrigley Field
Day 3
Sightseeing in Chicago;
depart Chicago
Day 4
Arrive in New Orleans
Day 5, 6
Sightseeing in New Orleans
Day 7
New Orleans to Atlanta
Day 8
Visit with Aunt Tillie
Day 9
Depart from Atlanta
Day 10
Arrive in Washington
Next, plug in real dates for your trip, beginning with those
you can't change. In this example, you'll have to start with day 2
when the Cubs-Nationals game will be played. That's your one
firm date, and the rest of your itinerary must revolve around it.
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