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Writer's pictureSarah Bergman

How to Outsmart Crowds and Conquer Your Vacation: Travel Hacks for the Instagram Elite

Let's take a moment to talk about what happens when you finally escape your everyday routine and jet off to some exotic, Insta-worthy location. Only to find that the rest of the world had the same brilliant idea. Yes, I'm talking about crowds. Those swarms of tourists, just like you and me, who unfortunately didn't have the good sense to stay home, leaving that perfect sunrise vista free for our solitary enjoyment.


But fret not, my fellow vacationers, because I've got a secret weapon. An ultimate hack, if you will, that’s as potent as a triple shot espresso on a Monday morning. And no, it's not a Jedi mind trick (although I’d pay good money to see you try that one on a crowd of tourists). This secret weapon is something far more practical and less likely to get you into an intergalactic feud. It's all about timing, my friends.



When planning your visit to a popular attraction, it's all too easy to fall into the 'afternoon amble' trap. It seems like a great idea: a leisurely breakfast, a casual stroll around the local market, and then off to the big sight in the afternoon. But guess what? That's precisely what everyone else is thinking, and the next thing you know, you're packed in tighter than a can of sardines, elbowing your way through the crowds just to catch a glimpse of that famous monument or artwork.


So, here's the game plan. Get there early. Like, pre-dawn early. Or make it a lunch date. That's right, you heard me. While the rest of the tourist hordes are busily tucking into their paninis or sushi or whatever it is people eat these days, you'll be strolling leisurely around, admiring the sights without a sea of selfie sticks blocking your view.



Yes, it does mean sacrificing a leisurely morning in bed or possibly your midday meal, but trust me, it's worth it. You'll have the place practically to yourself, and you'll be able to take those perfect, uncluttered photos that will make your Instagram followers weep with envy.


Now, I know what you're thinking. That sounds like a lot of effort. A lot of planning. A lot of setting alarms for ungodly hours. And you'd be absolutely right. But lucky for you, there are folks out there who live for this kind of stuff. People who actually enjoy planning your trips down to the last detail, including these perfectly timed visits.


Enter your travel coordinator with Park and Preston Travel, your personal Jedi master of travel planning (sans lightsabers, of course). We know our stuff, and we can arrange your itinerary so that you get to enjoy the sights in peace, minus the usual tourist crowd. We'll even set your alarms for you (not literally, but we can tell you when to set them).



So, whether you're an early bird, a lunchtime lounger, or just someone who'd rather not share their vacation with several thousand strangers, why not give us a call? We can't guarantee the absence of crowds (hey, we're travel agents, not wizards), but we can certainly increase your chances of a crowd-free, super photogenic vacation experience. And honestly, isn't that what we all want?


So go on, book your next adventure with Park and Preston Travel. Because the only crowd you should be dealing with on your vacation is the crowd of likes on your perfectly timed, crowd-free Instagram post. Now, that's a crowd I can get behind!

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