Your Round The World Trip Planner

Considering a big adventure? Walk through our round the world trip planner and do it right!

If you’re in education, it’s that time of year when your thoughts might be straying from revision and turning towards the thought of long summer holidays.

Thinking about travel?

For those in their final year of school or university, a world of possibilities are at your feet - the most exciting (and perhaps daunting!) of these is the opportunity to travel the world. Here are a few great reasons we think you should postpone the job search and take some time out…

Employers and universities look favourably on those with life experience. A round the world trip on your application says:

You’re well rounded…Travelling leads you into plentiful encounters with different cultures, languages and foods. You’ll gain an appreciation of different people and an understanding of their history, customs and culture, which helps you understand yourself and others more, when you return home.

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A round the world trip on your application says:

You can take responsibilityA big trip can help demonstrate that you’re a self-starter who can take the initiative. Aside from raising funds to go, your trip will inevitably involve some ingenuity, from budgeting to finding accommodation or other problem solving. Make the most of what you learned through these experiences on your return.

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A round the world trip on your application says:

You embrace challengeA big trip when you’re young isn’t for everyone. On an application, a round the world trip shows you’re not afraid of facing new and daunting challenges head on! It highlights that you have an interest in the wider world and in other cultures. It shows you’ve chosen to lift your eyes above the horizon – and you’re starting as you mean to go on in life!

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So we’ve established that travel is a good idea. But if you’re now thinking:

• Where should I go?• When should I leave?• What should I pack?• How much will it cost?• What jabs do I need?

…then fear not, our 5 point round the world planner will help youorganise the perfect trip with theminimum of fuss…

Fair enough… but what next?

Seems obvious, but it pays to do some research. This will help you get a clearer idea of what you want to get out of your trip, and what are your chief priorities.

• Read: travel sections of Sunday papers

• Ask: friends and family where they’ve been

• Browse: albums on Flickr for inspiration

• Get inspired: Join Pinterest.com and start a pin board of inspiration

1.Do your research

First: begin with your ideal wish list of places to visit.

Second: Arrange them into your must-see priority order

As a general rule, the more off the beaten track places are, the more your ticket will cost, so you may have to compromise on certain destinations to get it within budget. That said, you may be surprised how many stops you can afford on a RTW air ticket – the number of stops increases more than the price as you spend more.

2. Where to go?

Most RTW prices are seasonal, so save money by departing in low season. Mid April-mid June are usually the cheapest fares.

3. When to go?

Think about the weather in each destination (you can’t guarantee sunshine all round!) Remember that seasons in the southern hemisphere are opposite to the northern hemisphere. Also check for Monsoon weather.

Beware of events that could hike your ticket price, like the Football World Cup, Olympic Games etc.

Prices for round the world tickets can vary significantly depending on your chosen route and departure date.

4. How much will it cost?

You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that the most basic round the world tickets start from around £1000. Brilliantly for travellers, the more you pay, the better value your ticket, because more stops are possible for small amount of money. Some fantastic and flexible tickets offer value, like the One World Explorer and the Great Escapade – often based on mileage, not number of stops.

Expert help will seriously improve your trip. Round the world tickets are complicated and can be confusing for even the most seasoned of travellers.

Taking expert advice will save you money and hassle and help make the perfect trip. A consultant will maximise the value from your ticket, book side trips that get you off the beaten track and hook you up with great tours and hotels as you need them. Best of all, they will deal with your date changes – taking the pressure off you if there is ever a strike, cancellation or other hiccup.

5. Enlist expert help

Here are two great value itineraries to get you thinking:

LONDON – HONG KONG – surface – SHANGHAI – SYDNEY –CHRISTCHURCH – surface* – AUCKLAND - – BANGKOK – LONDON

From £975pp inc pre-payable

taxes and fuel surcharges.*Surface means you make your own way overland, rather than flying. E.g. by bus, train or overland tour.

Ready, Steady, Go!

LONDON – SAN FRANCISCO – surface – LOS ANGELES – AUCKLAND – CAIRNS – surface – PERTH – JOHANNESBURG – LONDON HEATHROW

From £1,191pp inc pre-payable tax and fuel surcharges.Sparked your imagination?....

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