We are planning a new family trip for the summer of 2020 as a congratulatory for my graduation in the spring. I have started planning this trip like the last, using Google Sheets.
The reason that I use Sheets over Excel, or another spreadsheet tool, is the flexibility of the cloud share. I can access the information anywhere and so can my husband. When we get ideas we can add to the spreadsheet even from our Android phones.
There are three important parts of information that should be tracked when travel planning:
- Dates
No matter what you are planning there will always be dates that you need to stay within. If you write out the dates you have set for your trip you can get an idea of how to plan. - Locations
The locations that you choose do not have to be set in stone. Often the locations will change multiple times before the final itinerary is created. - Length of Stay
How long are you willing to spend in any one location? Sometimes the entire trip is in one spot. If not though, how long will you choose to stay? This can depend on the activities available or the movement of your entire trip.
For planning this trip I have scheduled extra time in the larger cities because this is often where the most activities are.
3 Boys and a Mom 