One of the things new retirees look forward to is having time to travel. No longer limited to days when you can take time off from work, vacation after retirement can be something new and different.

However, they can be so new and different that it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some golden rules you can follow to make every trip as smooth and interesting as possible.

1. Don’t go over schedule

Family trips and vacations in your youth were probably filled with activities and excursions that could sometimes make them exhausting instead of refreshing. However, in retirement, there is no rush.

“Before, my travel was based on what I was going to make and bring home,” retired art curator J. Patrice Marandel told Condé Nast Traveler. “Now it’s about my pleasure.”

2. Follow your own path

With time constraints for traveling during your job, you may have had to follow a strict itinerary to visit all the hot spots in your destination. After you retire, take it easy and see everything you want.

“We know where we’re going to stay along the way, but we’re holding that very loosely and giving ourselves the opportunity to make something else happen,” retiree Kim Kelly Stamp told Condé Nast Traveler .

3. Start the day early

On previous trips, you may have had to plan things later to accommodate the whole family. However, without the kids, you can start the day earlier and avoid the tourist lines.