It’s time to unshackle yourself from the tyranny of advanced holiday preparation. Get rid of that calendar, stop trying to anticipate the future, and start going with the flow. You won’t be alone: recent research from Hilton* has found that only 22% of UK travellers consider themselves meticulous planners.
Eschewing the itinerary could even help you feel a greater sense of freedom on holiday: “Ditching the methodical organisation that so often goes hand-in-hand with a planned holiday, and instead choosing to enjoy an impromptu break, can be really liberating,” says psychologist Emma Kenny.
