Customer Reviews

Travel Planner & Journal

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It seemed as though all the travel books I could find were fancy bound books with blank pages on which to write. That was not what I wanted. I wanted something that would help me to corral all of my planning, thoughts, accounting records and memories of my trip. And this book exceeded my expectations.

The "Things to Do" section has multiple "to do" tips as well as places to write your own personal "things to do".

The "Packing Checklists" section has separated lists for different items. For instance, there is a Clothing Items list, General Items list, Toiletry Items, Beach Items, Vehicle Items, Baby Items...with plenty of room in which to write.

My favorite section is the "Activity Planner" It has a place to write in the day and date at the top of a day planner chart. The page that corresponds to the schedule planner, has "Memories of This Day" at the top, and urges you to write in the temperature, weather conditions and special moments of that particular day.

Next is the "Daily Journal" area in which you can expound on what was written previously. Following, is an address book.

The last section of the book has all kinds of little goodies for the traveler. It includes notepaper, a gift list (for people you wish to buy for while on your trip), a film/photo Record (to keep track of which roll of film is of which location--NICE!), a mileage record (that even shows you how to figure miles per gallon), an expense record (item, where spent, item purchased...), Pockets to put in momentos printed on front, it has "This pocket contains:". And last of all, a place to write down things you have learned during the trip that might be helpful in future trips.

I am buying another one of these journals as a gift. And I will, quite possibly, purchase more for future trips.

I liked the spiral bound format and the ability to create my own cover by inserting pictures from my trip. The "Activity Planner" section has useful prompts for the weather, meals and highlights of each day. Actually, I wish it had a few more prompts, such as places visited, people met or lodging accomodations merely because I didn't have time to expand on all that in the large "Journal" section while on vacation. I needed that info. to jog my memory with after I got home.

The numerous pre-trip planning lists and suggestions were very helpful. Most journals I looked at in stores didn't include this feature...and I really needed those reminders!

It's hard to tell what something is going to be like until you get it, but I was very pleased with you travel journal and would buy another one for a future trip.

During my recent trip to Europe, this book was found to be very helpful. I had purchased one for myself and my travel partner and we both enjoyed the book immensely. I especially liked the pockets in the back to carry postcards and other documents allowing us to keep organized. The Activity Planner was helpful with the daily schedule of events, meals, etc. I highly recommend using this booklet pre-trip, during the trip and post-trip.

I love this item. It has plenty of space to write things down and the format is great! We are planning a trip to Florida soon and this is going to be great. I have looked all over to find something that would have this kind of information in it, but have not had any success until I bought yours. Thank you!!!

Regarding the front and back covers, we are sorry you felt compelled to rip them off the book, as the covers are designed so that you can create and insert your own cover art under the protective plastic (this is noted on the back cover of the planner). We are truly dissapointed that the book did not meet your expectations. Returned unused, I'm sure Amazon.com would be more than happy to refund your payment.

This planner & journal was essential in the organization & planning of my trip to Alaska in August 2005. The tabbed sections provided included all necessary lists for packing, plenty of space to record itineraries, and more than enough room to record daily activities and thoughts and impressions. The lists even reminded me of some things I would need...I hadn't thought of them on my own. The pockets in the back were great for storage of postcards & stamps, along with ticket stubs etc.
This is definately the best planner/journal available and I plan on using one on each trip I take. It makes a great memento!

This is the best planner available. It is very well thought out and includes sections tabbed for easy use. It is complete and has suggested To-Do-Tips for lodging, travel alternatives, auto and RV tips; there are tips for what to do before you leave and what items to take care of as far as your house, insurance, medical, as well as a place to include your own things to do; it has suggested packing check lists which include: clothing, general items, toiletries, first aid & medications, beach items, games/toys/recreation items, and vehicle items, plus an area for your own choices for each heading. The activity planner section has room for time, place, address, phone #'s and travel directions or other notes and reminders. This section also includes a place for temperature, weather, highlights of the day, and daily meals. There is a section of regular daily journal pages. There is an address book for important numbers from home as well as addresses of people you want to send cards/emails to along the way. The record keeping and misc. forms section is very thorough. It includes: several blank notepaper sheets, a gift list, film/photo records, mileage record sheets which are meticulous, and expense record sheets which help monitor spending and control budget. The planner includes 3 pockets at the back for assorted items including a pencil/pen. One of the other things I like about this journal is the 'Things to do when I get back home' section. It is a chance to evaluate and give yourself feedback about your next trip. This journal is for everyone who wants to keep a memorable record of a trip. It still amazes me that it is so complete and has all the information I like to keep on a vacation.

We referred to it before, during and after the trip. It's a wonderful keepsake of a special time!

I agree this had useful content - especially the day planning section. However it is - how do I put this - cheesy looking. It looks totally homemade. Different fonts on different pages give it a very amateur appearance. It's just a book anyone with a binding machine and Microsoft Word could make. The cover is hideous - I promptly ripped it off, as well as the back. I'll use it because I already bought it, but it's just not attractive at all.