Before I go on vacation, I always plan my trip very carefully.
每回度假,我总会提前对旅程进行详细的计划。
I usually go online to look up all the necessary information,
我通常会通过网络将所有必要的信息找到,
because I don't trust the descriptions in the guide books or what the travel agent tells me.
因为我从不相信导游书或旅行业者提供的信息。
To begin with, I look up possible destinations and compare them carefully to see which one best suits my needs.
首先,我会查找所有可行的目的地,并对它们进行仔细的比较,以确定最符合我要求的目的地。
Then, I check the cost of travelling to that particular place.
然后,我会查一下去这个地方需要花费多少旅费。
If I am going by plane, then I have to compare prices for different airlines in order to get the cheapest tickets.
如果坐飞机去,那么我会对不同航线的价格进行比较,以买到最便宜的机票。
If I am travelling by train, then I have to look into train passes or special ticket office.
如果是坐火车,那么我会试图获得火车通行证或者寻找优惠票售票处。
I seldom travel by bus, because of the high rate of traffic accidents on the high way.
我很少坐巴士旅行,因为在高速公路上,巴士的交通事故率很高。
I also need to check hotels.
我还需要找酒店。
Usually I choose to stay at cheap hotels.
通常来说,我会选择廉价旅馆。
Finally I try to plan how much I need to spend on meals and sightseeing.
最后,我会对饮食和观光的花销进行预算。
If I plan carefully, I can usually have a good time for the lowest cost.
如果我仔细计划,我通常可以用最低的成本度过一段美好的时光。