Guide for Teens on Creating a Travel Itinerary

Many people travel to get a break from school and work. This guide should be helpful on how to start planning a trip. I formulated a list of what people should do before going on a trip.

Table of Contents

• What places do you plan on visiting?

• How many people are going?

• Where do you plan on staying?

• Deals

• Food

• Transportation

• Budget

• Creating the Itinerary

• Final Takeaways

What place do you plan on visiting?

The most essential step to planning this itinerary is finding out where you plan on going. Is it another state, within your state, or overseas? Once you discover a place, decide who you expect to invite.

How many people are going?

Next, determine who is traveling with you. Let people know when you want them to finalize their decision so you can create an ideal budget.

Where do you plan on staying?

Find hotels on sites like Expedia, hotels.com, or look on Airbnb. Look at some of the price points and decide the optimal price. People might want an inexpensive hotel to save money, pay slightly extra for comfort, or invest a lot of money for additional amenities. It depends on what people are willing to spend and the location of these properties.

Deals

Check for any deals or specials for hotels, food, and flights. Sometimes, deals on the weekend or during special events occur. Research a few deals to see what you can save money on.

Food

For the food, determine how many restaurants you want to try. I suggest finding at least two places to try for each day. I looked up restaurants in the area before looking at hotels. The last part of the itinerary is the budget.

Budget

Formulate a budget you are willing to spend on the trip. Include the cost of food, hotel, transportation, attractions, and shopping. Check the prices of restaurants and attractions beforehand to get a rough idea of the budget. Calculate the total your party might spend on the trip.

Creating the Itinerary

Now that you have a solid plan, it is time to create the itinerary. I created an example below that can be used to construct your own.

Example Itinerary:

*Group of four traveling to Tampa for three days*

Day 1

• Leave the house at 5 a.m. and reach Tampa, FL, by noon.

• Check into the Hotel and get ready for Lunch at (name of restaurant)

• Go to Busch Gardens

• Get dinner at (name of restaurant)

• Go back to the hotel for the night

Day 2

• Wake up at 9 a.m. and get dressed for breakfast (cafe)

• Walk around the mall

• Go karts at 1pm

• Check out the hotel pool

• Walk on the beach

• Eat Dinner at (name of restaurant)

Day 3

• Wake up at 10 a.m. and pack up

• Head to the lobby for checkout

• Eat breakfast at the hotel or cafe

• Leave Tampa at 1 p.m. to head home by 8 p.m.

Hotel: $170 a night = $510 for 3 days

Food: $310 for 3 days

Attractions: $150

Shopping: $200

Gas: $100

Toll: $42

Total budget: $1,312

Final Takeaways

In conclusion, this includes the significant factors to consider when planning your trip. Explore the world and see what is out there.