How To Vacation

Published: Aug. 11, 2021, 7 p.m.

b'GamerDude has years of experience in planning and taking vacations.\\xa0 This week, instead of talking about any specific vacation location, he\'s put together some advice on how to plan and take a good vacation.\\xa0 He talks about what goes into planning a good vacation and, while some points may seem obvious, not everyone actually does the things that GamerDude suggests.\\n\\nHe talks about knowing where you want to go, and suggests not just saying "the beach" and then trying to find one. GamerDude believes you should pick a destination, and then do a little research to find out what\'s there. He also suggests planning when to go, and, using Disney World as an example, describes the difference between going during the "high season" and going during the "off season." Off-season travel is not only less expensive, but it\'s less crowded as well.\\n\\nGamerDude also talks about where to stay. He talks about the differences between staying at a hotel, and renting a place through VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) or Air BnB. He talks about reading reviews on VRBO to maximize the changes of getting a good rental property.\\n\\nHe also talks about having a plan for when you\'re on vacation. He talks about planning for rainy days, and planning for new experiences, and advocates for taking time to take care of yourself while on vacation, because that\'s what vacations are supposed to be about.'