Tips for Surviving Your Next Group Trip

Traveling with a large group can be wonderful. Bigger numbers mean more people to do things with, more memories to be made, and more folks to split expenses between. But without careful planning, group trips can also be miserable.

Assign a  Group Leader

Establishing a group leader or two should be one of the first steps when participating in group travel. These leaders aren’t in charge of making every decision about the trip, but rather they are responsible for coordinating most aspects of travel: 

Assign a  Group Leader

Assigning tasks—like making dinner reservations or booking off-site adventures, disseminating information throughout the group, and booking tour guides or event tickets.assigning tasks—like making dinner reservations or booking off-site adventures, disseminating information throughout the group, and booking tour guides or event tickets.

Once you’ve established a group leader, get everyone together for a general planning meeting. Use this time to pick dates that align with everyone’s work, family, and life schedules, identify a general destination, and come up with a broad framework for your vacation itinerary.

Plan in Advance

Establish Budget Preferences

One specific thing your group should discuss in a planning meeting is the budget. It’s likely everyone will have different ideas about how much they’re able or willing to spend, and getting on the same page about finances early on is a key part of a successful group trip.

Most group trips can often take weeks for everything—from flights to restaurant reservations—to get pinned down. While in the planning phases of travel, keeping everyone in the loop on itineraries and any new information will smooth out the trip overall.

Document Itineraries and Preferences

Check for Group Discounts

Many airlines, hotels, ground transportation companies, and tours offer group discounts to larger parties. As you’re booking the various pieces of your trip, be sure to inquire about the possibility of a deal.

Create a Routine

Before you go on the trip, consider establishing a routine for the members of the group. We’re not talking about a hard and fast schedule broken down into 15-minute increments, but rather a general plan of how you want the days to go.

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