Your child celebrates its 20th anniversaryyour best friend got a big promotionor you wish to make a original marriage proposal ? If you want to mark this event in an unforgettable way, bet on organizing a surprise trip for your loved ones.
First checks before getting started
Now that you have found the best gift ideawe must move on to the implementation phase. And to do this, we first start with check some essential points :
If you answered “ Yes » to all these questions, you can move on to the next step: ldetailed organization of the trip.
First of all, you will have to find a date during which the person will be free. To do this, you can ask their work colleagues if she has taken leave in the near future. If not, invent something to check its availability : need a helping hand with work, or family stay to the countryside to see a distant aunt. Once the person confirms its presencevoila!
You now know the specific dates where you can book the surprise trip. So it's time to find the perfect destination. To do this, do not hesitate to ask discreet questions to identify tastes of the person. Instead winter sports or naps on the beach ? Luxury destination in Europe or stay in the Siberian tundra ? Your travel budget will also help you narrow down the possibilities and choose a suitable place. If you want something simple in terms of visas, currency, and transport, bet on Europe :
When you feel that destination is the right oneproceed to transport reservations (plane, train, or car rental) andaccommodation. But be careful not to enter the email address of the person, otherwise they will receive all confirmations ! Also remember to check the validity of identity card or passport before clicking on validate (you can never be too careful).
It's also time to look at the tourist activities to be done on site, good restaurantsand the shows. It's up to you if you want to book something in advance, or if you prefer to leave the open field to the person concerned.
Just before departure
Now that everything is readyall you have to do is hold your tongue until the big day. It might be the most difficult mission of this whole secret organization. If you feel that you will breakput a trusted person in confidence. This will help you stay calm and cover your back when needed. But definitely don't talk about it to pipettes who confess everything after thirty seconds!
One or two days before departuregather some of your “victim’s” clothes, and pack your suitcase in the greatest discretion. Try to take as little business as possibleand select adapted clothing to the destination. Also take a small toiletry bag elementary, two pairs of shoes, one phone charger, and a handful of snacks to munch on during the journey. If something is missing, you can always top up at the airport or at the vacation spot. Then, wait quietly until departure…
The official announcement of the surprise trip
YOU boil with impatience and have trouble not giving up? It's quite normal, you prepare this surprise trip for weeks, and don't feel like ruin everything at the last moment. However, it will be necessary break the newsbut not just anyhow. Generally, three options are available to you:
- Take advantage of the birthday party or the presence of the family to announce to the person that they are going go on a surprise tripbut without revealing the destination
- Created a treasure hunt with complex clues to make get the adrenaline going (it's up to you what you want to reveal or keep secret)
- Continue to pretend a family stay in the countryside or work, pretending as if nothing had happened, and drive discreetly the person at the airport (of course taking the suitcase and identity papers in the trunk). The revelation will be made at the very last minute !
The first version allows the person to prepare psychologically about what is going to happen, and to do some last minute adjustments if necessary. Option number 2 is a lot more funbut it requires additional preparation. The third is the more radical. However, thesurprise effect will be absolutely extraordinary. Besides, no matter how you announce it, consider filming the reaction of the trapped person. Emotions guaranteed!
Let's go for an adventure!
Once the tears of joy will be dried, leave room for travel ! If you accompany the person during the stay, you will not need to communicate the important details such as the address of the accommodation. Otherwise, prepare a pouch with all the essential information. It would be a shame if the trip goes badly when you put so much energy into organizing it. You can also take advantage of this to offer a travel diary to this very lucky person. In this way, she can keep a written record of this crazy adventure and paste photos on his return. Such a surprise is obviously unforgettablebut it's always fun to reread your memories several years later.
Bravo for this great surprise trip ideaall that remains is to organize it all. But with all our tipsyou should get there easily. And who knows, maybe next timewill it be your turn to go on a calm and relaxing vacation?
