Heading out on the start of a new adventure is always exciting, but coming home and thinking of things you wish you'd have done is never fun. Making sure you enjoy your holidays and make the most of it takes a lot more than just heading to your destination. Before you go, making sure to compile a list of what sites or tours nearby might interest you helps to give some background for what it is you want out of the trip itself. Start with guided tours and trips you would consider, or if you have no ideas looking at sites like Viator can bring some insight in to just what it is that the local tours have to offer. Many sites will allow you to plan out ahead so all you have to do is show up and your days will be planned out ahead of time, or if you're more of a free spirit you can use this to get a tough idea and head out without booking with some great ideas in case you run out of other things to do. Not everything needs to be perfectly laid out to have a great time, but knowing what you want can really help, especially in a new spot. No matter whether you've planned out your days step by step, or are completely winging it, always keep in mind that not everything will go completely to plan. One of the most important keys to travelling is not sweating the small stuff, which can be hard when you first start exploring new places, but will make sure it don't go from a relaxing vacation to a super stressful one. Meeting people in a new place can really help to ease the stress and maybe take you to places you weren't expecting. Go with the flow, and make sure to keep your options open because that can lead to an overall much more interesting and memorable experience.