Whats a Gal To Do?

You've chosen your destination. You've booked your hotel. Just when you think the hard work is done, now you're faced with what could be the hardest decision of all. What are we going to do while we're there?

I think most of us fall into one of two categories when it comes to planning your activities. We either schedule every detail and book everything at the earliest possible moment. Or we wait until we arrive and see what's available and what sounds good.

Either way, there's a great tool out there that I like to recommend to my traveling friends. tripadvisor.com

I'm certain many of you have heard of it, if not used it already. But many people do not understand the true power of this website.

My favorite tool on this site is the "Things To Do" option. Just enter your destination and the website will give you a list of awesome activities that are available. The activities are ranked by their reviews. Real users opinions not just some unknown "expert" opinion or promotional materials by the companies themselves.

So, you're going on a trip to New York City and you want to know what kind of tour you and your family can take. Tripadvisor.com will give you hundreds of options to choose from with real reviews, links or contact information, and sometimes actual user pictures. I have never been disappointed in an activity that I have chosen on tripadvisor.

Note: After you use tripadvisor to plan an activity, make sure you leave a review also.

disclaimer - I'm not connected to any of the websites that I mention in this blog. They are just sites that like to use and have had good experiences with.