So you’ve picked a destination, booked your tickets and you’re good to go. We spend a lot to travel, and to say it’s a shame if we don’t end up enjoying ourselves would be an understatement. Every person has his or her special list of must-dos or must-haves for a good vacation. Here’s a list of six things that can essentially ensure a great holiday:

• Book your trip early to prolong the anticipation;
• Plan vacations that suit your personality and not based on how Instagrammable the pictures will be. Staying at home with a loved one might result in a better vacation than if you spend thousands on a trip neither one of you enjoys;
• Schedule activities: According to research, time management and quality of life go hand in hand;
• Savor your time. Put your phone away, unshackle yourself from everyday anxiety and make a real effort to live in the present;
• Make sure your trip includes a “positive emotional high point” and that it ends well. Apparently, everything in between matters very little;
• We cannot stress this enough: Take your time when it comes to getting back to work.