How to Create a Trip Plan on Yahoo Travel

Planning a trip can be a very exciting time, especially if you don't have the opportunity to travel on a regular basis. If you want some help, use the "Trip Plan" feature on Yahoo Travel. Follow these steps to make trip preparations easy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Log onto www.travel.yahoo.com.

2. On the home page, go almost to the bottom to find the "My Travel" section.

3. Click on the "Trip Planner" link.

4. Click "Create a Trip" at the top of the next page.

5. Enter and add the name of your destination.

6. Give your trip a name and enter your travel dates. Indicate if other people can see your trip as well as the name you prefer to be called by.

7. Click "Start Planning!"

8. You can now browse through the hotel, things to do, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options offered through Yahoo Travel.

9. When you're ready to add an item, click "Create Item" and it will be stored for you.

10. When you're ready to make reservations for a portion of your trip, click on the link and follow the link's directions.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to let other people see your trip if you're planning a group vacation. You may also want to let important people at home know where you'll be in case there's an emergency.
• There's a section where you can record your thoughts about the trip. This option is a good way to keep an online diary about your upcoming vacation.
• If you're traveling internationally, remember your passport.
• Purchasing trip insurance is a good idea if you are traveling with small children or anyone elderly.
• Check all reservations before leaving home.
• Print a copy of all reservations to carry with you.