What's inside
- The shape of the trip: your travel window, nights on the ground, pace and three must-dos.
- Route and bases: how many nights in each place, and the door-to-door time of every move.
- Stays: choosing the area before the hotel, and what to read before paying.
- A budget sheet: estimate now, what you booked later.
- What to check on official sites: entry rules, passport, health and safety advice. These depend on your nationality, destination and dates, so the checklist tells you where to look, not what the rules are.
- The booking order: what to lock in first, and what to keep flexible.
Written by Aaron, who has worked in tourism for 25 years. Already know where you're going? Send a free trip request.