What to do?

Soon or later going to enter into a relationship and it's very hard for me to accept that going to marry someone who is not my type. Yes, my parents are insisting I get married to their friend's daughter and I have no idea what is she doing or also about her likes and dislikes. I am very confused about her and don't know what to do. My friends suggesting me to join a tours to niagara falls from new york or think about this matter. What do you say is this the right way to have peace of mind?