Traveling with Friends: The Key to a successful FRIEND-CATION!

Planning a trip with friends? Whether it’s for a birthday, celebration, or just because, it’s a great way to spend your time off. From road trips with besties to multigenerational escapes, here are a few questions to help you get started.

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS?

• Who is interested in travelling together:  Who do you know who is itching to get away?  Your best friend?  Your co-workers?  Your sister’s family or in-laws?
• Where do you all want to go:  Which dates work for everyone and which destination would you all be interested in?  (Caribbean resort?  Cruise?  Disney?  Greece?  So many options!)

WHO IS IN CHARGE? 

• Next step would be to reach out to us!  As a Travitude Travel Consultant, we take care of all the details. This includes researching the best deals and securing pricing for your group. We also gather everyone’s information and book the plans. Plus, you also get step-by-step support for your group from beginning to end. I can answer everyone’s questions and ensure you are all prepared to travel. You’ll be ready to enjoy yourselves. 
• You will also want to appoint a member of your group as the lead guest.  This person will do the main communication with the group and with me. They will stay informed of all the trip details and be the go-to person while away. 

WHERE WILL YOU STAY?

• Whether you are booking individual rooms at a resort or sharing a larger space like a house or villa, you’ll need to decide who is sleeping in rooms together. Consider the sort of bed configuration you’ll need. This will ensure your group can be accommodated comfortably. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Now for the fun part!  You need to decide what you will be doing!

• Communication is key!  You will want to spend some time discussing with your group what everyone’s vacation vision is. 
• Understand that people may want to do things that you wouldn’t normally choose.  Allow for times in your schedule for everyone to get to do what they want. 
• Remain flexible and open to trying new things or a new way of doing things.  This is one of the best parts of travelling with friends. You get to experience different perspectives of what you can do on vacation!  For instance, the late riser may discover the beauty of watching a sunrise with others. Your friend may introduce you to a new activity you never thought you’d like. Furthermore, the picky eater may discover a dish they love. This might happen at a restaurant they wouldn’t usually choose!
• Speaking of restaurants: this is one area that you will want to put some forethought into your plans.  Getting a table or tables together for a large group can be tricky. You’ll want to make sure you secure your reservations as early as possible for any special meals you want to share together. 
• Make some time for yourselves to do things individually. Spending every moment together for a full week can be too much, even for the closest of friends! When I go on a friend-cation, we like to set the expectation that our mornings are for ourselves. We keep daytime activities casual. Then, in the evenings, we are relaxed and fresh. We’re ready to gather for drinks, dinner, and evening activities. 

Friend-cations are an opportunity to make lasting memories. With a little preplanning and the help of a good travel consultant, your travels will bring you all closer. You will bond through your shared experiences and happy moments. You’ll be planning your next one before you know it!  

Life is about the memories we create with the people we love and the places we go. 

We look forward to helping you plan your group travel!  Contact one of our experienced travel consultants to get started!

DREAM. TRAVEL. REPEAT.