Plan it. Book it. Save on it.
Use the free tools to map out your trip, grab the starter kit, then book the bits through the companies we actually use. Less faff, fewer tabs, more time daydreaming.
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Start with the free tools
No signup, no catch. Five minutes with these and you'll have the bones of a trip.
Itinerary Generator
Tell it where and how long. Get a draft day-by-day route straight back.
Tinker your trip →Budget Calculator
Split your spend across flights, beds, food and fun. GBP, USD and EUR side by side.
Track your budget →Entry Checker
Visas, passports, the boring stuff. Get it sorted before you book.
Visa and immigration →Travel Quiz
Not sure where to go? Answer seven questions and we'll point you somewhere.
Take the quiz →Tell us where
Pick a destination and your rough dates.
Get a draft
The tools rough out a route and a budget.
Tweak and go
Adjust to taste, then book the bits below.
Tinker's Tip: run the entry checker before you book anything. Far cheaper to find out you need a visa now than at the gate with a boarding pass in your hand.
Rather not plan it yourself?
Tell me your destination, dates, budget and travel style, and I'll build a proper day-by-day, time-by-time itinerary around your pace. No twenty open tabs required.
- Day-by-day timings built around how fast you actually move
- Real routes and transport links, not a list of pins on a map
- One review round, then the final version lands in your inbox
Get organised with the free kit
Step-by-step planning checklists, printable templates, and a stack of money-saving tips. Everything you need to get going, in one place.
Request the starter kit
Need a different currency?
Our guides show GBP, USD and EUR. For anything else, check today's live rate.
Book and save
The companies we actually use, with links that help fund the site at no extra cost to you.
Flights
Find the best deals fast with Trip.com, our go-to flight search.
Compare flights Or read how we find cheap flightsAccommodation
Hotels, hostels and apartments to suit any budget.
Find stays Or see our handpicked staysCar Hire
Compare rental cars worldwide with DiscoverCars.
Compare car rental Or plan a road trip routeTours and Activities
Skip-the-line tickets, guided tours and day trips on GetYourGuide.
Find tours Or see our handpicked experiencesMap Legends and Guides
Google Map legends with every stop pinned, plus printable planners.
Browse the shopMoney saver: when a card machine abroad offers to charge you in pounds, say no and pay in the local currency. That "helpful" conversion usually costs you a few percent.
We use these companies ourselves and re-check the links regularly. Last reviewed September 2026.
Planning guides
The how-to reading that makes the rest of it easier.
Fix a travel problem
Because sometimes they do. Here's how to handle it.
Travel Compensation
Delayed or cancelled? You may be owed money. Here's how to claim it.
How to claimIndependent, self-funded, free to read
No sponsors telling us what to write. If the tools saved you an evening of faffing, you can chip in.
Resource FAQs
The questions we get asked most about the tools and booking.
What's the difference between planning tools and booking resources?
Do you book flights, hotels or tickets for me?
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Which tool should I use first?
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How do bespoke itineraries work?
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What if I'm not sure what I need yet?
Want it all done for you?
Hand it over and I'll build a full day-by-day itinerary around your pace. Or start free with the tools above.