How to Create the Perfect Itinerary
Ever noticed how some folks make the toughest trips seem like a leisurely walk in the park? We'll wager that nine out of 10 times, those travelers created a near-perfect itinerary before they even started packing. Modern itinerary-making tools, from websites to mobile apps, allow travelers to build colorful trip timelines and share their travel plans with loved ones. But the ability to engineer an effective, seamless itinerary requires more than just bells and whistles -- and well-laid travel plans are an integral component of any successful trip. So what's the secret to creating a great itinerary? After you've snagged a solid airfare deal, arranged for a car rental and even managed to pack light , there are some less obvious -- but equally important -- tactics you can use to put together a seamless trip. Be Realistic Sure, you'd like to milk your trip for all it's worth by booking a red-eye flight and then scheduling a full day's worth of activities on day one