Maximising Your Holiday in 2025.
Do you want to maximise your holiday in 2025?
If you are a professional working long hours, an employed parent, or someone who wants to maximise travel time, planning can enable you to take longer and more satisfying trips without sacrificing your professional life.
Maximise your holiday time using these strategies.
1. Plan Holidays during Public Holidays and Long Weekends
Many nations have special public holidays that can be combined with weekends to create additional long breaks with minimal vacation days. I live in UK and found that utilising Banks holidays helps me to get away for a long weekend without having to take time off work. Furthermore, just taking either Friday or Monday off you can get away for a short break without having to take too many days off from work. Taking few short breaks throughout the year can be better for health and well-being than taking a two weeks holiday once a year.
First thing first review the holiday calendar for your country and plan accordingly.
• Identify public holidays falling on a Thursday or Tuesday you take another one or two days off to create a four-day weekend.
• Combine national holidays with annual leave to maximise travel time.
• Use company shutdown periods (if any) to extend your holiday by a few more days.
2. Plan Your Travel Well in Advance to Get the Best Prices
This is where post busy professionals go wrong with regards to maximising their holidays, I was the same because there seems to be no time to plan for holidays. I have found that writing in my dairy time and date when I will sit and plan my holidays for the year has allowed me to get away and maximising my holidays. The below tools have supported to me to buy cheap flights and accommodations.
Flight and accommodation prices increase as travel dates approach, so early booking is essential.
• Monitor and compare prices on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Hopper.
• Be flexible with your travel dates to obtain cheaper flights.
• Look for early bird rates on hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals.
3. Leverage Remote Work & Workcations
If your work allows remote work take advantages of this. For part of your trip if you can work remotely this will enable you to stay longer in a destination while still meeting work obligations.
• Choose places with good Wi-Fi and work-friendly spots.
• Plan workdays around time zones to maximise sightseeing time.
• Stay at co-working-friendly hotels like Selina or WeWork properties.
4. Take Advantage of Off-Peak Travel
I get jealous of people who can travel off peak, not only because they get cheaper flights and accommodation but also because it is so much less congested. Avoiding peak travel seasons can help you save money and give you smaller crowds at attractions.
Below are some tips to support you to take advantages of off-peak traveling:
• Travel during shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) for better rates and weather.
• Visit popular destinations on weekdays instead of weekends.
• Visit less touristy areas to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere.
5. Save Time and Money with Travel Hacks
There are some smart travel hacks that can help make your travels cheaper and easier. I have joined a few and if you can leverage travel hacks you could travel cheaper and in luxury.
• Join airlines and hotel loyalty programs to earn free nights and upgrades.
• Fly carry-on only to avoid baggage charges and save airport time.
• Use travel credit cards with benefits like lounge access, travel insurance, and cashback.
6. Plan Your Itinerary Sensibly
Getting the most out of your holiday isn’t about cramming your days with endless activity.
Instead:
• Make a list of the must-see attractions and leave some space for spontaneity.
• Buy up front tickets and tours to save time waiting in long queues.
• Take guided tours for places where local insight adds to the experience.
7. Switch Off and Really Enjoy Your Holiday
Finally, a holiday is meant to be a time to unwind and recharge.
Establish boundaries around work, minimise screen time, and engage with new experiences.
By preparing in advance and utilising these tactics, individuals can enjoy longer, less stressful, and more fulfilling holidays.
Begin mapping out your vacations now to get the most out of your leisure time!
What do you plan on doing for travel this year?
Let us know in the comments!
