Planning Trips
Travel planning can optimize experiences, reduce costs, and save time. Below are some tips and resources to help plan your next trip. Advisor - Consider using a travel agent or tour company, especially when traveling to unfamiliar places. The added cost is modest compared to the benefit of expert advice. Budget - Set aside funds to cover airfare, entertainment, lodging, and meals. Use travel books for ideas that cut expenses. Check the American Bar Association and local bar associations for travel discount programs. Calendar - Put travel dates on your calendar to avoid conflicts and start the planning process. Make clients and staff aware of your travel dates so they can adjust their expectations. Checklists - Use checklists to help pack, plan, and prioritize. Consider creating a bucket list of destinations to visit during your lifetime. Prepare a daily itinerary of places to go and things to do. Communications - Use email, phone, and texting to stay in touch with family and offic