Vacation Planner

Most of the year, I take no thought
For the wider world,
Happy enough to live my life.

But there comes a day when
I have a gut feeling about where to go,
And I feel compelled to research.

I’ve done this before, and I know
Approximately
What I need to find out, once we’ve settled
General date and location.

Map the driving distances.
Check Trip Advisor for attractions.
Look at vacation rentals by owner
(Not many homes sleep 17);
Contact promising places.
Search for caterers.
Search for health food stores.

Then call the travel agent for tickets,
Make sure the rental cars are ready,
Hash out details of transitions as best I can.

And then my travel itch will be scratched
Until the week before we leave.