Dream Vacation Project Planning a vacation may not be as easy as one may think. In fact, without proper planning, the vacation may not be a success. One must decide when to travel, where to travel, where to stay, what to see and experience, how much to spend, and so forth. It is actually a process that requires meticulous preparation. This paper provides a plan for a dream vacation in Puerto Rico. The paper particularly pays attention to the schedule, cost, and scope of the vacation.

Time is an important element in vacation planning (Matt, 2013). One must define when to travel and for what period of time. It is not enough for one to just say they are going to Puerto Rico. Saying they are going to Puerto Rico for a certain number of days at a certain time of the year would be more ideal. For instance, instead of saying "I am going to Puerto Rico," one should say "I am going to Puerto Rico for 5 days in June 2017." Knowing these two aspects is vital for a number of reasons. First, one is able to determine the budget needed for the trip. Often, the longer the duration of the trip, the higher is the budget, and vice versa. A 5-day vacation would certainly not cost the same as a 10-day vacation. Knowing when to travel is also important for avoiding unfavourable events such as bad weather and political instability, which often influence travel decisions. For instance, a person would naturally be less inclined to travel to a given destination during the cold season or when there is political violence in the destination. One may also want to consider off-peak seasons so as to benefit from lower prices.

The trip will be five calendar days long, including the day of departure and the day of return. Five days are ideal for a vacation in Puerto Rico. One can do a lot in five days. The trip will specifically be made in June 2017. June...

News, n.d.). This period is preceded by the peak winter season and is succeeded by the rainy summer season. As there is less activity during the season, one can secure great discounts. The period is, therefore, ideal for a budget traveller. Budget is indeed a vital issue in this case.
Cost

Cost is perhaps the most crucial aspect of vacation planning (Matt, 2013). Generally, cost or the amount of money available determines aspects such as the time to travel, the duration of the trip, the type of accommodation to be used, means of transport to use, and the places to visit. For instance, a cost-conscious traveller would choose low cost hotels over luxury hotels. They may also choose to travel by road or rail as opposed to air. The element of cost must be planned properly if the vacation is to be successful. No one wants to acquire unnecessary debt, or worse still run out of money while in a far-away destination or a foreign country.

$2,000 is the amount available for the vacation. There are three major cost items to be considered in this case: air ticket, accommodation (together with food), as well as transportation and activity costs. For air travel, it will be important to consider an economy class ticket in a low-cost airline. The point is getting there, not necessarily how. It will also be important to book the ticket earlier, say one month prior to the date of travel, so as to take advantage of lower rates. Air travel will be allocated $950, which is nearly a half of…