Getting ready for a trip can be a long process with much to consider, from choosing a location for a vacation to choosing an airline flight to deciding what is essential to pack and what will stay at home. But with more and more millennials (around seventy six percent) feeling that it is better to spend money on a quality experience and all that it entails, from the airline flight to the experience at the actual destination, than material objects, vacation rates and the number of people booking an airline flight have remained stable or have even risen.

The first thing that must be decided upon when planning a vacation is, of course, where you are actually going. For more than 20% of millennials, this decision is heavily influenced by social media, often by pictures, videos, and updates from places that their friends, families, and acquaintances have visited and posted about. Around 20% of all millennials have also reported to being considerably influenced by a movie featuring the destination that they ultimately decide to travel to. When baby boomers travel, they tend to pick destinations in Latin America and Europe, with nearly 40% of all baby boomers choosing Europe as their ideal vacation spot and more than 40% choosing Latin America, which includes popular travel destinations such as Mexico, which are popular among single travelers and families alike. Nearly half of those going on vacation say that they feel more romantic while on vacation, so couple choosing to vacation together may pick a destination that reflects that, such as a couples only retreat. The vast majority of travelers also say that the food of their destination is an important part of their travels, and experiencing local cuisine is an important component of any trip. These vacationers might choose places with historical significance to their food, such as Italy.

Once you’ve decided on a destination, you must consider how you will get their. Many destinations are only available to most through airline flight, such as places across an ocean, and airline flight is by far one of the most convenient ways to travel. Airline flight can be expensive however, and the price of a vacation is one of the factors that must be considered before embarking on planning. For instance, while nearly half of all baby boomers did not run into any difficulties while planning a vacation, the majority of those that did did so because of finances. And for millennials, nearly half said that expenses and finances kept them from traveling as much as they would have liked. However, it is possible to find an airline flight for a good deal, though you may have to sacrifice things like checking luggage or getting to bring a carry on in order to save on additional costs.

There’s a lot that goes into planning a vacation, from choosing a destination to booking an airline flight. However, if one plans well and thoroughly and saves appropriately, it is likely that they will have an amazing time on their trip. Cheap international travel is possible with discount travel options so those traveling on a budget are often able to have as many experiences as those who do not have a budget.