[header] How to give a vacation trip as a gift [title] Determine your budget. [step] Before you plunge into trip planning, consider your budget for the gift. How much can you spend on the vacation trip gift? Think about whether you can afford to pay for just the travel ticket, more than one ticket, or accommodations as well. 
Come up with a solid amount of money you can spend on the gift and go from there. [substeps] For example, you may be able to afford to spend $500 on the gift, which will cover travel expenses but not accommodations for two people.