The majority of traveling people think that after choosing a room in a resort, this is the last move towards a great holiday, and in fact, a hotel stay in a resort is the process, which starts long before the visit. Inadequate preparation causes unwanted stress, bewilderment and lack of chance to actually rest. Visitors are often extremely demanding and have little knowledge about the way the resorts operate thus leading to disappointment and not entertainment. Correct planning will take a half-day trip to the resort and make it a peaceful and enjoyable experience that will be of high quality and organization.

Knowledge of the intention of a visit to the resort is the basis of proper planning. Certain guests want to relax and be quiet; some need some entertainment, social or leisure and work. What is not expected about the nature of stay means dissatisfaction is bound to follow. Someone who anticipates an active vacation might get bored in a place where nothing much happens whereas someone who wants to rest might end up being overwhelmed in places where there is a lot of energy. Having a clear purpose will enable the guests to select experiences that actually suit them instead of reacting when they are on the ground.

Time is a key factor that determines the quality of the resort. Coming in at a time of the day when most people are busy often makes one have to stay in extremely long lines, crowded reception areas and hurried exchanges that leave a bad impression of the stay. Visitors who come in when the weather is not as bad will find their accommodation easier to check-in and will feel welcomed instead of being turned in. Likewise, the departure time would prevent stress in the last minute, long lines, and unnecessary exhaustion. Even minor timing choices can have a significant impact of the relaxation of a stay.

Big resorts are constructed in such a way that they have many areas, facilities and routes that may be difficult to navigate without prior knowledge. Visitors tend to spend time searching unrecognized designs, traveling too long distances or fail to receive services on time just because they were not ready. Prior planning(before going to the resort) to check the maps of the resorts, the time when the services will be provided, and where facilities are located builds confidence and decreases decision fatigue. When the guests are aware of the places they are visiting they will move with confidence rather than reluctance and this will make life comfortable and enjoyable during the visit.

The other important aspect of resort planning is that of controlling flow on a day-to-day basis as opposed to congesting schedules. Most guests want to do it all within a limited period, and this causes them to get tired rather than get relaxed. The stay at a resort must incorporate purposeful breaks between the activities, resting and contemplating, and being in touch with the surroundings. Well-rounded planning will honor activity and rest and the guests will come home feeling calm as opposed to exhausted.

It is also crucial to be financially conscious to stay in a smooth way. Unanticipated costs tend to make stress and break the leisure. Concrete guests who know the amenities which are free and which need some extra money feel more at ease. Conscience erases the feeling of spending an excessive amount of money all the time and allows visitors to devote their time to an enjoyable experience instead of worrying about costs in their heads during the entire time they are staying.

Finally, a successful visit to a resort is not that much luxury but rather that of awareness. Ready guests are easy to adapt, flexible and can enjoy the experience as it goes through. Planning does not eliminate spontaneity, it makes space on it. Once the guests come in knowledgeable and relaxed the resort turns into what it was made to be to relax, have some fun, and have something to remember.