While sitting on the beach and getting some sun can be very enjoyable, there’s always that nagging sensation in the back of our mind that we could do and see more when on holiday. Fortunately, in the guide below you can find out how to unlock your next break, and get even more out of the experience. 

Explore Beyond Your Resort

While it can be very tempting to stay within the walls of your resort while on holiday, you will certainly be missing out if you don’t take the time to do at least some exploring further afield. Of course, safety should always be a prime concern here, so hoping online to find out how to avoid any potential scams or dangers that tourists may be vulnerable to is a good idea. 

In particular, a great way of exploring the location you are in is to take a tour, whether it be on foot, by bike, or even by boat. Then you will have the added protection of being with a local guide, and you will benefit from their extensive knowledge of the sites you visit. 

Choose a Dual-Location Holiday

The worst day of any holiday tends to be the day when you return home. But what if instead of boarding a plane to head back home, you got to travel to a different location and continue your vacation? Well, that is precisely what happens with a dual-location holiday, and the good news is they are often easier and a lot more cost-effective to book than you may think. 
It’s easy to discover where you can go too online, just visit your twin center providers’ websites. The best providers offer not only twin-center holidays but multicenter ones, allowing you to go on a truly amazing tour of all those places you always wanted to see.

Book a Once in a Lifetime Experience

Another way to get more from your next holiday is to choose one activity or experience that you have always wanted to do and book it as a part of your trip. Then not only will you have your holiday to look forward to but you will be crossing an item off your bucket list as well. 

Of course, the type of activity or experience you choose will depend on a range of factors, including your location, your interests, and how willing you are to try new things. For example, if you head to Lake Garda In Italy you might want to go to the top of the lake and try your hand at windsurfing, or if you are looking for something a little more relaxed why not head to the Opera and see a full open-air production of Aida. 

Similarly, if you find yourself in the beautiful isle of Lindos, you may want to hitch a ride on a Donkey and climb the mountain to the Acropolis, or you may want to spend your time walking the old cobbled streets haggling for bargains

Volunteer!

You can also get a great deal more from your next holiday, by using some of the time you are there to volunteer. Many people choose to volunteer when visiting a location because it transforms their experience from one of the tourists to someone that is adding to the locations and communities they are visiting. 

You can research ways to contribute by volunteering independently, or some providers offer holidays where a specific volunteering activity is built into the itinerary.

Be Sure to Sample the Local Cuisine

Food is such a big part of travel, and if you don’t spend at least some time sampling the local cuisine you really won’t be getting everything you can out of your trip. With that in mind, making sure you try some authentic dishes is a must for any vacation. The good news is you won’t find it difficult in most places because not only will the locals be extremely proud of their cuisine, but it will be freely available in restaurants and as street food. 

If you can make time to do both at least once you will be well on your way to getting a true sense of how the locals live. Feel free to do a little research beforehand on what the most delicious dishes are, and where the best places to eat them are located.

Happily, you will find that the internet is full of these recommendations. Although, it’s always worth asking any locals at your resort or accommodation, especially for street food as they are likely to have the most authentic and up-to-date info on where to get the very best eats! After all, if the locals eat there, you know it will be good!