Lifestyle is the benchmark for how a society perceives vacations. Vacation is no longer a tertiary or secondary need, but has become a primary need for Indonesian society. Going on vacation is not just about traveling anymore, now Indonesian people want to travel longer, farther, and more often.
"There are many reasons why people go on vacation, such as wanting to spend time with family, experiencing cultural tourism, adventuring, pampering themselves, and relaxing. There are so many reasons why people want to go on vacation," said Harianto Gunawan, Director of Visa Indonesia, in Jakarta.
Visa conducted a study called the Global Travel Inventions Study (GTIS) 2015, about people's intentions to travel. The study surveyed 13,603 travelers who have traveled in the past 24 months or intend to travel in the next 24 months, from 25 countries in various regions, aged 18 and above. "The survey we conducted was global, and we also conducted a survey in Indonesia for this study. We had 501 respondents who were interviewed online," said Harianto.
From the study, it was found that in 2015 there was a 33% increase in overseas travel by Indonesian people compared to 2013. In addition, there is also a tendency for people to be able to vacation longer and farther.
On the other hand, everyone has their own understanding of vacation. What needs to be highlighted is the purpose behind their actions. Spontaneity or necessity. Tony Wheeler, the founder of Lonely Planet, loves his job as a travel writer. Born in 1946, he has spent his life traveling around the world. In an article titled "Tony Wheeler: Why travel is more important than ever," the founder of the travel guide website and travel guide books expresses that traveling allows him to connect with people from all walks of life. For him, vacationing is a necessity to get to know various cultures around the world.
Transportation costs tend to increase when the destination is far. However, by ensuring the destination in advance, you will have plenty of time to research and choose a mode of transportation that fits your budget and travel plans. You can also combine different modes of transportation. For example, you can fly to your destination and take a train back. This way, you can save on transportation expenses.
Choosing affordable accommodation, such as a guest house, can also help you save money. Allocate your budget for buying groceries and cooking ingredients, as well as dining utensils. However, make sure to set aside some money to enjoy local dishes at tourist locations.
Check the prices of transportation tickets and accommodation online. You never know, there might be attractive discount programs or promotions available. Almost all modes of transportation and accommodations have online sales websites. If you have made your choice, it is advisable to purchase or book online as prices are usually cheaper compared to buying at ticket counters or travel agents.
With creativity and planning, you can save money and buy affordable meals for three times a day. When choosing accommodation, consider the possibility of renting a place with a mini kitchen or pantry, as well as a microwave, gas stove or electric stove, and a small refrigerator to store food ingredients. Guest houses usually have these facilities.
Different people may have different perspectives on this matter. For some, vacations may be seen as mere spontaneity. This means that people only do it out of necessity during holidays. This phenomenon often occurs in Indonesia.
Vacations require careful planning. Unfortunately, this is not well considered by most people in Indonesia. During vacations, people will start flocking to tourist spots. They should have planned the details well in advance. For example, making hotel reservations or buying plane tickets before the departure date.
As a result, this spontaneous vacation action brings about many disasters, such as running out of transportation tickets and accommodations. Of course, not everyone goes on vacation without a well-planned itinerary. It's just that this habit seems to be deeply rooted in society.
Lifestyle is the benchmark for how a society perceives vacations. According to the Times of India, vacationing is a pleasure in life. Vacations provide time to relax and leave behind the exhausting work routine. That's what makes them more focused on planning their vacations well in advance. Lifestyle is the key.
When people see vacations as a lifestyle, it becomes an inevitable necessity. However, if vacations are seen as mere spontaneity, they will be considered as just an addition.
Here are some ways for you to have a budget-friendly yet enjoyable vacation. Effective tips to avoid running out of money after your vacation:
Plan your vacation. For some people, vacationing has become a necessity, especially for those who love to travel. If you're one of them, set aside a portion of your income every month for vacation expenses because chances are you will be traveling within a year. Spontaneous vacations will result in a larger budget compared to well-planned vacations in advance.
With creativity and planning, you can save money and buy affordable meals for three times a day. When choosing accommodation, consider the possibility of renting a place with a mini kitchen or pantry, as well as a microwave, gas stove or electric stove, and a small refrigerator to store food ingredients. Guest houses usually have these facilities.
Different people may have different perspectives on this matter. For some, vacations may be seen as mere spontaneity. This means that people only do it out of necessity during holidays. This phenomenon often occurs in Indonesia.
Vacations require careful planning. Unfortunately, this is not well considered by most people in Indonesia. During vacations, people will start flocking to tourist spots. They should have planned the details well in advance. For example, making hotel reservations or buying plane tickets before the departure date.
As a result, this spontaneous vacation action brings about many disasters, such as running out of transportation tickets and accommodations. Of course, not everyone goes on vacation without a well-planned itinerary. It's just that this habit seems to be deeply rooted in society.
Lifestyle is the benchmark for how a society perceives vacations. According to the Times of India, vacationing is a pleasure in life. Vacations provide time to relax and leave behind the exhausting work routine. That's what makes them more focused on planning their vacations well in advance. Lifestyle is the key.
When people see vacations as a lifestyle, it becomes an inevitable necessity. However, if vacations are seen as mere spontaneity, they will be considered as just an addition.
Here are some ways for you to have a budget-friendly yet enjoyable vacation. Effective tips to avoid running out of money after your vacation:
Plan your vacation. For some people, vacationing has become a necessity, especially for those who love to travel. If you're one of them, set aside a portion of your income every month for vacation expenses because chances are you will be traveling within a year. Spontaneous vacations will result in a larger budget compared to well-planned vacations in advance.