How to Plan the Perfect Group Trip

by Jasmine | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorized

Plan your perfect group trip with this guide!

Group trips can be stressful if they are not planned correctly. Everyone has their own needs and wants, especially when you have many different personalities involved. With this guide, we will show you how you can plan the perfect group trip and have a stress-free travel experience with your travel buddies! Being a company that promotes group trips, we sure know a thing or two about group travels. 😉

There should always be a leader

Without a leader, there will be bound to be complications. The leader doesn’t necessarily have to be babysitting the other travelers at all times, but having a clear direction on what will be happening helps. We all have had first-hand experience of when there are too many chefs in the kitchen, it is hard to come to a final conclusion. You could be encountering this problem in a group work at university, or discussions in your team at a company. A leader helps to solve these problems and ensures everyone is on the same page. Here are 10 tips on how you can be the perfect TripLeader. So, create your own trip and become a TripLeader!

Determine the type of group trip

What type of group trip will this be? Are you planning on doing a coworking trip, road trip or a group trip full of various activities? Knowing which type of group trip you will be doing helps you in knowing what you should plan for the trip. If it was a coworking trip, you should make sure that the destination you and your group are traveling to has a strong internet connection and all the necessary tools. If you need help on how to plan a coworking trip, here is how you can plan the perfect coworking trip.

Pick your destination

Of course, you need a destination if you want to have a group trip. Think about it: Where do you want to go? Every destination offers different needs and wants. So, research the best spots for your group trip. Do you feel like going to a beach destination or a winter wonderland? There are so many amazing destinations that whatever you choose, you can’t really go wrong. Need some inspiration on destinations? Explore our unique group trips on the JoinMyTrip platform or check out the most underrated destinations for group travel to find the travel inspiration you seek.

Calculate the costs

Money, money, money… How much will your trip cost? It is important to calculate and communicate the costs with the people who will be traveling with you. Most importantly is to check the price of accommodation and any activities you plan on doing according to the type of group trip you will be leading. Keep in mind that not everyone will necessarily be having the same travel budget as you do. This way by having the group costs ready and set will help you in finding the right travelers to go traveling with. Make sure to also check out our tips on how to track costs in a group to make your life easier during your travels.

Communicate expectations

Communication is key in anything and everything you do. The worse thing you would want during your group trip is someone traveling with you expecting the trip to be completely different from how they imagined it to be. Not only can this result in some tension between your group mates but it can literally make or break your group trip experience. At the end of the day, people take the time to go traveling, and of course, traveling also costs money. Imagine paying and taking the time to go on a trip to later find out it’s not what you wanted. It’s unfair for the travelers who are traveling with you to give false expectations. Clearly communicate what kind of trip it will be, what you plan on doing, and the budget.

Plan activities

Plan the activities well in advance, you don’t want to be spending a good portion of your time traveling figuring out what kind of activities are available and what you can do. It’s always good to look up on google, ask in a travel forum or ask your friends (if they have been to that destination) for their top activities. Sometimes you might even have to book well in advance for certain activities, such as surfing classes or a cooking course, some museums even require travelers to buy tickets a couple of weeks in advance depending on the popularity. Booking tickets well in advance also helps you avoid long queues, which means more time for you and your group to explore!

Get to know each other

If you are finding travelers to join you on your group trip, it is common to want to know who you will be traveling with. Spend some time getting to know each other to find out whether they are a good fit for you and the group. It is essential that you all get along because at the end of the day you will most likely be spending a huge chunk of your time together. You don’t want to be stuck with someone who you absolutely despise. Here are tips on how you can have the perfect group travel experience.

Traveling in a group is always better than traveling solo, so we hope this guide can help you in planning the perfect group trip. If you still have concerns or doubts regarding group trips, check out our top tips to get rid of your concerns on group travels.

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