Organising group travel is an exciting activity as is gives you the opportunity to discuss a whole range of ideas and consider options that you may not have thought of yourself.
However, with lots to think about it can be a bit hectic trying to make decisions as a group, so we have put together some top tips for organising group travel that we hope will help!
Choose a leader
Although it is important to discuss ideas and make plans as a group, having a leader to keep track of what’s going on means that everything will be as organised as possible.
It can also be helpful for the group leader to delegate jobs, such as finding accommodation options or researching the best travel deals, to other members. Try to play to people’s strengths to make sure that tasks are carried out efficiently, for example, some people might be better at looking after the finances whereas others may have more experience in hunting down the best prices.
You could find it useful to set up a group chat so that details are discussed in one place, this also makes it easy to track what has been said if you need to refer to something at a later date.
Decide on a budget
When you are travelling as a group it is important to remember that not everyone will have the same budget, so it is best to decide on how much you are all happy to spend before you start looking at anything else.
Just because you are travelling as a group it doesn’t mean that you all need to spend the same throughout your whole trip, but travel and accommodation are things that everyone will need to pay for so you should agree on a budget for these.
Pick your travel option
Choosing to sail to Europe by ferry makes organising group travel a lot easier as you don’t need to worry about booking seats together or how much luggage you can take, plus you can bring your car which puts the whole of Europe within your reach.
Your holiday starts as soon as you step on board, so you can begin your trip with celebratory drinks at the bar, a delicious meal, or going out onto the deck and taking photos of the beautiful sea views.
Research accommodation options
When you go on holiday it may seem like booking a hotel is the best idea, but as a group you might find it more convenient and reasonable to opt for a house, cottage, or villa instead. You will find that many accommodation types come with pools, hot tubs, or outdoor space, so you can discover something great to suit you.
Finding accommodation that is large enough could be a bit more difficult if there are a lot of people in your group, so try to find somewhere and book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. It can be a good idea to put together a shortlist of two or three options and then vote as a group to choose the best one.
Plan your activities
Booking activities as a group can get complicated if people have different interests, but there’s no reason why you can’t split off into smaller groups or go solo for some activities during your trip. This way you have lots to talk about when you regroup throughout the day.
Try to avoid filling your time with too many activities, as you want to ensure that you have the opportunity to wander around and discover new things for yourselves too. However, we suggest booking those activities that you just have to do beforehand, as this way you can avoid disappointment and possibly save some money too.
You might also want to research restaurants and reserve a table at any that you really want to try, especially if you are travelling as a large group, otherwise seating you all could get a bit tricky!
We hope that you find our tips for organising group travel helpful, and don’t delay in booking your crossing to Europe today if you feel inspired to head to the continent for a fun-filled group trip.
