Travel Groups: Your New Favorite Way to Travel

If you’ve ever wanted to see a new place but didn’t because you didn’t have anyone to go with you.  If you’ve ever had people make travel plans with you, only to cancel later.  If solo travel is not for you, you might want to look into travel groups.

Travel groups, otherwise known as social travel, are groups of like-minded individuals that come together to travel.  They are growing in popularity and might be the answer to your travel problems.  Here are just a few of the benefits.

Safety

One of the biggest concerns for solo and female travelers is safety.  There is always a concern that those who prey on female tourists will target you when you don’t have numbers on your side.  But when you travel with a group, that risk is drastically reduced.

Perfect for Extroverts and Introverts

The extra opportunities to socialize even after the day’s activities have concluded make travel groups an obvious choice for extroverts that love to travel.  But people tend to think that introverts just want to stay buried in their shells and never see the light of day.  The truth is introverts love to wander and explore just like anyone else.  But after a day of socializing, they may need the option to slip away from the peopling, throw on a hoodie, grab a book or playlist and enjoy some alone time, which they can find in a travel group.

No Stress

If you’ve always wanted to travel to faraway places but found the planning part overwhelming, a travel group might be the perfect answer for you.  Most travel groups plan trips to exotic destinations that people don’t go to every day.  Not only will a travel group get you there, but your organizer will plan out every detail, so you don’t have to.  Hotel, transportation from the airport, activities, meals, and more; you’ll find it all taken care of.  Some travel groups also send a host to make sure everything goes smoothly for you.

Bye Bye Comfort Zones

If you’re afraid of trying new things on vacation, there is a good chance you’ve surrounded yourself with the same type of people in the past.  So, when you say Uh-Uh, I’m not going up there, or Uh-Uh there’s no way I’m getting on that, there’s usually a chorus of your folks nodding their heads in agreement.

Well, in a travel group, you’ll find the chorus sings a different tune.  No, they won’t pressure or shame you.  Instead, they’ll throw caution to the wind and try all the activities that make you nervous.  And when you see the smiles and hear the laughs, you might find yourself encouraged to try something new!

Pick Your Group

Today, there are groups for just about any interest.  If you’re a single mom who wants to start traveling safely with your children, there’s a group for that.  If you’re single and ready to mingle on a cruise ship, there’s no need to swipe left.  If you’re a book lover who wants to have book club meetings abroad, get ready to pack up your favorite read.  No matter what you’re into, you can always find someone to travel with you. 

Make Friends for Life

As much as you love your friends and family, sometimes they don’t share your passion for travel.  Maybe they have the desire but not the time, money, or general ability to travel.  Once you find your perfect travel group, you’ll never have to worry about that again.  You’ll have a group of friends that share your love, desire, and ability to travel.  And the best part is you can make new friends on each trip.

 

So, stop saying goodbye to your travel dreams when you don’t have anyone to travel with you.  And, start saying hello to travel groups, your new favorite way to travel. 

Check out our End of Summer Cruise or Punta Cana Girlfriends Getaway if you are looking to travel with a group this year.

How Cruise Vacations Can Bring Generations Together and Create Memories of a Lifetime

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The pandemic has reemphasized the importance of sharing travel time with our family, no matter how scattered across North America or the globe they may be.

Cruise vacations are perfect for larger family gatherings. Home ports in North America and the Caribbean are convenient hubs for family members who may be flying in from different locations. The major cruise lines are experts at catering to extended families, and a good travel advisor can weave together all the family strands into a single, memorable vacation that will work for everyone.

You can do so much on a modern cruise ship. There is something for everyone in the family. For the younger members, there are kids’ clubs, water slides, and endless kid’s activities. For the more adventurous adults, there are skydiving simulators and climbing walls; and, for older family members, there are casinos, piano bars, and some very impressive evening shows. Cruise ships have space in their restaurants and common areas to accommodate large family groups, but they also have enough room to escape for those needing some alone time.

Cabin accommodations are flexible for all sorts of family units and budgets. Family groups may use balcony suites for the matriarchs and patriarchs to hold court. And, at the other end of the price spectrum, inside cabins with additional bunk beds are a perfect cost-effective option.

Excursions in the ports of call enable everyone to fully experience the places visited on a cruise. They also provide an opportunity to plan a mix of trips, some with the entire family and others with different parts of the family pursuing their own interests. Being part of a larger family group gives you the option of creating your own, personalized destination experiences that best reflect the family’s needs and interests. Again, your travel advisor will be able to help select and book the best, most cost-effective trips for your group.

Lastly, it is always a good idea to build in some pre-cruise time around the home port. Arriving a day or two ahead gives everyone a chance to meet up in advance and shake off any jet lag accumulated (especially if there are family members flying in from other continents). Most importantly, it also lessens the risk of missing the cruise departure because of flight delays. Arriving early allows you to relax and maximize your time together, from that first thrilling walk up the gangplank to the last sunset cocktail on your final night onboard.

 

Making it Happen

To organize your own successful family cruise vacation, consider these tips:

First, plan early. It can be challenging to gain consensus about timing and destinations, so plan ahead of time when the cruise lines publish their new itineraries. Ensure all family members participate in this initial planning phase so everyone feels ownership of the vacation. The key elements to agree upon are timing (perhaps the cruise is celebrating a family landmark, or maybe it needs to be tied to school holidays), destination (general regions, like the Caribbean, Mediterranean or Alaska), duration (perhaps just a long weekend, or most likely seven nights) and budget, which may vary between family members.

Next, engage with your trusted travel advisor who will be able to pull together flights, recommend the optimum cruise line and cabin needs, identify any applicable group discounts, and finally, book all the arrangements in one neat package. Having an expert coordinate the many options will ensure no single family member has to take on all the work involved.

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