From mountain climbing in the Rockies to volunteering with Children in Nicaragua to going on a wine tasting tour of Italy, travel tours exist for every imaginable vocation, avocation, and mild interest. Deciding which tour to take for your next holiday vacation can be an overwhelming and stressful task. Some simple advice and tools for preparation, however, can help you find a tour to fit what you want to do, what you have to do, and the amount of money you have at your disposal.

Decide on your preferred destination. Where, in the whole, wide world, do you want to go? Don’t allow fear or a lack of preparation limit you to places close to home. Also, do you want to explore a specific locale in depth or travel from place to place though one or more regions? Deciding where and how you want to travel will help you limit the number of tours available.

After you decide where you want to go, decide what you want to do on your tour. Whether you have a love of ancient cave art or a passion for underwater photography, tours most likely exist that will allow you to explore your interests. If you have a number of different interests, other tours will offer you the variety you crave.