The Benefits of Group Travel

When perusing the internet or brainstorming your next vacation you may have found yourself wondering….

“What is group travel?” Typically group travel involves inclusive travel deals tailored to attract certain types of travelers. These group tours provide prepaid packages with knowledgeable tour guides, transportation, hotel accommodations and admission fees to various attractions. They may also incorporate special events and discount pricing for meals and other essentials. Groups may be small or quite large, they may be escorted or may travel independently along a pre-determined route.

The next question is “Why group travel?”

There are of course many reasons to travel on an organized tour with a group. One reason that is on the top of many people’s lists is the CONVIENCE. Planning for a trip individually can be confusing, time-consuming, and exhausting. Most people find it difficult to decide on the best routes to take, the best hotels to book, and so on… By joining a group tour, all of the most important parts (flights, accommodations, route, transport and sightseeing) will be taken care of and organized by the tour company so the traveler can just sit back, relax and enjoy.

Another top reason to choose group travel is is the AFFORDABILITY. By utilizing the economic principle of buying power, group travel suppliers can offers travelers pocket-friendly rates. Most long-lived tour companies have strong relationships with major airlines, hotel chains and international suppliers. By using these long-standing relationships and by purchasing space and services in bulk, these companies are able to get top quality services and accommodations at a heavily discounted price. This in turn, leads to the customer saving more on the final package.

Group travel is also SAFE and RELIABLE. Group travel brings a sense of safety, because you will always be with a group of people and a guide who knows the language and the countries where you are traveling. It is also guaranteed that you’ll stay in quality and pre-reserved accommodations. During group tours, people may be more likely to try out new things. Being part of a group can instill confidence that spurs a spirit of adventure. Traveling with a group motivates people to try things beyond their comfort zones, such as sky diving and bungee jumping. Also, individuals suggest activities for others (and end up doing them) that they would not have first considered for themselves.

People also create NEW FRIENDS and deepen existing relationships in organized groups. It is also a great way to find new travel companions with similar interests, to continue travelling and touring different destinations together. In general, traveling as a group strengthens relationships for friends, family members, and colleagues by allowing them to bond through shared experiences in new and exciting environments.

Tour and travel companies also help select the best destinations. Since they are experts at their craft, they know many places, some known by everyone and others not as familiar, as with “HIDDEN GEMS.” It can be a daunting task to locate such places by oneself. With such exciting places in the offing, group travel also helps create memorable moments and experiences.

With those MEMORIES that last a lifetime, photos are a great way to capture travel moments. Travelling with a group can result in some very memorable photos that they wouldn’t normally have if they had gone on their own. Remembering the friends made and the things seen and done on a group trip, there is a feeling of nostalgia looking at such images, which may prompt a person to take even more group travel trips.