Week 4
Developing an itinerary
This week you can work on your travel itinerary. In order to do this, we will be learning about:
Developing an itinerary.
At the end of this week you will be able to:
• describe factors to be considered when developing an itinerary and planning a trip, including :
− making decisions about where to stay, getting around, length of stay, what to see and do
− travel advice provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
− travel reviews, travel connections, different methods to pay for things, sourcing travel health
advice before leaving Australia.
Developing an itinerary.
At the end of this week you will be able to:
• describe factors to be considered when developing an itinerary and planning a trip, including :
− making decisions about where to stay, getting around, length of stay, what to see and do
− travel advice provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
− travel reviews, travel connections, different methods to pay for things, sourcing travel health
advice before leaving Australia.
1. Choose a destination
There are a variety of influences on your travel choices for destinations, accommodation and transport. Which of these are the most important to you?
There are a variety of influences on your travel choices for destinations, accommodation and transport. Which of these are the most important to you?
Where are you going?
2. What planning tool will you use?
WHERE DO YOU START?
An itinerary is a travel plan. It needs to contain information such as where you intend to stay, your transport details, how long you are staying, what you plan on seeing and other things you would like to do. This information is strongly influenced by the following factors: location, price, security, availability, reliability, comfort, services and features.
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Planning Apps for Travel
There are a lot of apps that can help you plan your travel itinerary. I like to use TripCase but you might find other apps or Google Tour Builder a better way to keep on top of all the details. Click on the image below to read about some other apps available for travellers.
You could also use your own itinerary, these planners might help you decide:
3. What accommodation will you need?
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1. Choosing accommodation is an important consideration and there are many ways you can research to find the right place to stay. You might be travelling alone and want to choose somewhere you can meet other people or maybe you are looking for a luxury holiday and want to just relax and pamper yourself in a resort. You might want to find a homestay or look for a bargain on Airbnb, either way you will have to learn where to look for accommodation that suits your travel type, your purpose for travelling and most of all, your budget.
1. Click on the image below to head to the "Visit Australia" website.
2. Find a destination in Australia and using TripAdvisor (just link on the Tripadvisor link in this information grab).
3. Find out what type of accommodation is available for the budget in this scenario.
4. Use your research to complete the questions in the Google form below.
1. Click on the image below to head to the "Visit Australia" website.
2. Find a destination in Australia and using TripAdvisor (just link on the Tripadvisor link in this information grab).
3. Find out what type of accommodation is available for the budget in this scenario.
4. Use your research to complete the questions in the Google form below.
4. How much money will you need?
Understanding exchange rates is a big part of travelling. You will need to work out how far your money will go when you are travelling. To begin, you need to find out what everyday items will cost at your travel destination. Answer these questions below to test your skills for overseas budgeting.
1. Pretend you want to buy the SIX items above, while you are away on your trip. They are priced in Australian dollars.
Hamburger - $7.50; Bag - $45; Sunglasses: $35; Cup of coffee - $5.00; Travel card: $25; Hat: $10.
Using a calculator calculate how much each of these items will cost in the currency of each of the countries you are visiting. In which country would you have to exchange the least number of equivalent Australian dollars (and cents) to buy each of these items?
Hamburger - $7.50; Bag - $45; Sunglasses: $35; Cup of coffee - $5.00; Travel card: $25; Hat: $10.
Using a calculator calculate how much each of these items will cost in the currency of each of the countries you are visiting. In which country would you have to exchange the least number of equivalent Australian dollars (and cents) to buy each of these items?
2. Using current foreign exchange rates, calculate the following:
(a) You want to take A$800 spending money to the first country you decide to visit. How much money will this convert to in that country’s currency?
(b) After you arrive back home in Australia, you exchange what you have left of the currency of the last country you visited for Australian dollars. You are given $150. How much does this represent in that country’s currency?
(a) You want to take A$800 spending money to the first country you decide to visit. How much money will this convert to in that country’s currency?
(b) After you arrive back home in Australia, you exchange what you have left of the currency of the last country you visited for Australian dollars. You are given $150. How much does this represent in that country’s currency?
What have you learned so far?
Answer these questions to share your anonymous knowledge