Over the last few years there has been much controversy as to whether it is better a package holidays or to travel independently. Many argue that the package holidays are by far the best option, while others claim that travelling independently has more pros than cons. In this essay, I will analyze the pros and cons in order to come to a conclusion.
Undoubtedly, the package holidays can be a great way to have your holidays organized and to save money. It is well known fact that package holidays offers you the possibility of travelling with a planned schedule such as trips and meals. There is also the cliché that package holidays are great because everything is included in the final price and you can find regular promotions in your travel agency.
However, when analyzed in more detail, package holidays can also be a great source of inconveniences. If we look closer, we will realize that package holidays are not actually all it is cracked up to be. For one thing, package holidays may cause boredom and stress. We should not forget either that package holidays could very easily lead to travel in rare dates.
On the other hand, travelling independently offers you a far wide range of possibilities when it comes to freedom or relaxation.
Take for instance freedom. Experiences shows that people who travel independently can choose their own timetable. They can do whatever they want, whenever they want. Another major advantage is that if you should need relaxation, all your needs would be met.
To sum up, even though package holidays have some advantages like scheduling or saving money, it can also cause stress and boredom. Besides, the fact that travelling independently allows you to relax and offers freedom, makes it quite clear that travelling independently constitutes the best option by far.