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.

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Generally, you’ll get a diverse mix of ages, nationalities, and personalities in one vicinity, so you’ll always find your own little wolf-pack within the group. If you’re an inexperienced traveler, it’s comforting to know that you’re going to be looked after and make friends from all over the world, giving you that much-needed confidence boost so that the next time you travel you’ll be all over it like a rash.

Insider’s knowledge and a local guide

Imagine someone with you at all times who eliminates all your niggles and worries so you can just enjoy exploring new lands. On a group trip, you are with the group host and/or local expert guides – people who go through rigorous training (and we mean rigorous – think army boot camp style) to ensure that you are in the best possible hands at any time of the day (or night). Want to know where the best gelato in Italy is? Ask your guide. Want to go off-the-beaten-path and see something cool? Ask your host or guide. They will help you unlock the history and insider knowledge of the world’s greatest destinations, so you can get the absolute most out of your experience, without spending your whole time searching the internet or trawling guide books. Think of them as an encyclopedia, but for travel.

More time to yourself than you would think…

Perhaps one of the greatest myths circulating group travel is that you don’t get a lot of “free time.” We know the contrary. Our trips to the Caribbean always give you 1.5-2 days of free time, on our multi-city sightseeing tours (ex. Morocco) you have a full itinerary with several blocks of free time built in.  We try to always give you options. Obviously you’re going to want to do the ‘must-do’s’ which a group travel trip will sort for you, but equally, you’ve got total freedom to spend your ‘me time‘ how you please. So basically, best of both worlds – the itinerary of dreams, and the choice to go off course. #Winning.

A value that packs a punch

At the end of the day, group travel is there to make your holiday seamless and effortless. Add to that a truly valuable experience with a heap of inclusions that means more money in your pocket for food, shopping, or cool experiences. Most often, accommodation, meals, transportation, a trip manager and exclusive access to sights is also included. Value central.

Hassle-free

Sit back, relax and enjoy the adventure because, on our group trips, it’s hassle-free. Navigating through a new country can sometimes be difficult. New languages, customs, and ways to get around. On our group trips, you generally don’t have to worry about organizing or planning as much – you can just go with the flow, cocktail in hand, and let someone our trip host deal with the stress.

Find your future TravelMate

Because let’s face it – who really needs Tinder to find love when it’s as simple as traveling the world and embracing the single life. You’re amidst a bunch of like-minded individuals, experiencing new cultures with a positive attitude – be open to whatever lies ahead. If you are local to NYC you can join our Meetup group where we have meet & greets that give you that human interaction can certainly help you find your future travelmate – or at least – start the conversation and form new friendships!

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