LESS PLANNING AND COSTS

Travelling in a group allows for more heads to bounce ideas off. As opposed to solo travel where you have to do the stressful planning by yourself, here several other people can assist with planning different aspects of your trip including the choice of flights, accommodation, excursions and dining options. When you travel in a group your leader can arrange group discounts or promotions on various activities and, at times, food and drinks. Many companies will be more than happy to offer cheaper prices to groups.

MORE AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE

Travelling in a group allows for the opportunity to explore a place with a local or more experienced traveller. This means that you’ll be able to experience new things and gain insider knowledge about a particular area, which may not always be the case when travelling alone. When you travel by yourself, in a place that you’re unfamiliar with and a language you may not understand, your experience becomes that much more complicated.

YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Travelling with family and friends isn’t always easy. But travelling with those closest to you often allows you to create shared experiences and lifelong memories, good and bad. When managed right, this can lead to stronger relationships and a close knit bond among the group as you’ll inevitably learn more about the people in your life. Friends and family tend to have a deep understanding of one another, so each experience will be tailored accordingly. Also,