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Ever since the first trip I’ve ever taken, I’ve appreciated the benefits of group travel. From adventures in South East Asia, to city hopping in Europe, I love group travel. Yes it has its downsides, and sometimes you just want to travel solo. However if you get like-minded people together, looking for the same thing, it can be amazing. Some of my lifelong friends have come from these trips. Here are what I consider the best reasons for everyone to try it, at least once, in their lifetime. Here’s my 10 benefits of group travel, in partnership with Exodus Edits…
#1 Planning
I’ve started big here, this is one of my favourite reason for group travel! First things first, I’m a planner, I enjoy the planning stage of travel, it’s exciting and the freedom is unbeatable. However, sometimes, if you trust someone, or you’re struggling for inspiration, it’s amazing to have all this stuff planned for you. Let someone else find the best spots, tell you what time to get up, give you the options of what to do and you pick the one you’re most interested in. I love that side to group travel.
#2 Share your Experience
Solo travel’s biggest shortcoming is you make amazing memories, but only you were there to witness it. Not to mention the endless selfies we take, because no one can take our photo! So, what about being able to reminisce with lifelong friends from all over the world? Arrange meet ups years later? Look back through old photos or videos, or laugh at that time you did a shot of snake blood in Vietnam (for example!). Sharing experiences is far better.
#3 Meet like-minded People
For me this is as important as any on this list. How hard is it in every day life to do this? Especially for busy working professionals, or if you’re are single. Exodus Edits is specifically aimed at bring like-minded people together in their 30’s and 40’s. It’s aimed at busy, working professionals to experience more from their valuable holiday allowance. I’ve always connected instantly with people from group trips. You share travel stories, have similar interests, and most importantly you’ve made the same decision to see the planet. Brilliant.
#4 It’s for everyone
Whether you’re a solo traveller, a couple or a group of friends, it doesn’t matter. I’ve travelled in groups with all of the above, even different age groups. When you get a group of people together with similar interests, they just gel. So don’t be put off. Especially if you’re a solo traveller. When I first backpacked I joined a group tour and ended up travelling with people from the group months after the tour had finished.
#5 Find the best spots
An experienced tour company should always be taking you to the best places, and it should be a mixture of touristy “must see” destinations and local hidden gems. These are often places you simply cannot find on your own, or you need an insider tip to find it. Make sure you check the itinerary to ensure the trip you’re spending your hard-earned money on is going to places that suit you. Exodus Edits offers curated itineraries, designed to help you maximise your time and find the best spots.
#6 Your Tour Guide
Your group tour guide can make or break your trip, and in my experience they’ve always made it. They should be passionate and knowledgeable of the places they are showing you, and ideally from the area, if not experts in it. Often they will be strict on things like timekeeping and behaving. They’ll push you, test you and keep you in check, but all in a good way!
#7 It’s Cost Effective
Although in some ways you pay for the tour and guide, a good tour company should also make this a cost effective way of travelling. In a group you’ll be eligible for group discounts, you’ll share rooms and even try camping. Often the guide will give you choices for the evening meal, ranging from budget local options to something more expensive. But you have the choice. A guide will generally know the cheapest spots or local hangouts to eat and drink.
#8 Lifelong Friends
I’ve found the friends I’ve made in group travel have become some of my best travel friends, and from all over the world. When you put like-minded people together, this just happens. I still keep in touch with people I trekked with 10 years ago, from all over the world. The best part, if I ever visit these people I have a place to stay and exciting stories to catch up on. I ended up house-sitting for 6 weeks in Melbourne for a couple I met on a group trip. Having friends all around the world is priceless.
#9 Push your Comfort Zone
If you’re in a group, it will push you to try new things. Whether it’s hiking on the Upper Yosemite Falls, or kayaking in Halong Bay. These experiences shape us as a person and even if it’s tough, we all pushed each other through. And tough experiences strengthen a group bond. Without a group like this we may not have all done it. Being part of an adventurous group will really push you out of your comfort zone, and you’ll be glad it did.
#10 Safety
I’ll be the first to say travelling alone is never as bad as people make out. Of course it depends on the country, but generally speaking. Wherever in the world you go, you need to know the area and stay safe. There are two advantages of a group travel, firstly you’re most likely travelling out in large numbers rather than alone, especially at night. And secondly your guide will have been to the area numerous times, and be able to give you the low down on places to avoid, what valuables to leave behind and how much money you need. This information is priceless.
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Have you travelled as a group? What was your favourite part? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy travels!
This article was sponsored by Exodus, however the opinions on group travel and the trips are all my own (as always). And I cannot recommend group travel highly enough following my first-hand experience.
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Yah Scottie Thanks for this great share and you are 101% correct with your given experience. gourp travel also can make your travel cheaper and comfortable i always priffer group travel for my vacations.
It is really beautiful indeed! So many wonderful sceneries and splendid destinations that you really can’t get enough!
Amazing list! now if I can just be at these places during those times, that will be great. Anyway, great article! Lovely pics
Thanks very much
I’m a solo traveler, but this looks like a great list of benefits! I do enjoy group trips as well and I can relate to many them here.
Thank you I’m pleased you’re taken some tips from the post 🙂
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Great post such a nice information thanks for sharing.
No problem thanks for reading, I’m glad you like it!
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Thanks for the amazing post…… keep sharing
Traveling with family and friends is always fun and yes off-course traveling with like-minded people makes you more happy.
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Hello Scot.
It is the same for me, I prefer group travel especially if you are an introverted person.
Although you need to consider age difference when you plan with a group.
Have fun and keep traveling
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You have written such a in-depth article, i really enjoyed reading it. Amazing article and they way you write it’s mind blowing.
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Your site looks great. That’s a great job you’re doing out here keep up the good work. Traveling with family and friends is always fun and yes off-course traveling with same-minded people makes you happy. Great post such a nice information thanks for sharing.
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In such a planning, it would be better if you mention the suitcase and the personal belongings we will put in it.
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Group travel is beneficial. Decision and joys can be shared through group travel. Group travel makes travel less expensive and more comfortable. Thanks for sharing your travel benefit tips.
The benefits of group travel are numerous. It is an opportunity to share decision and joy. I appreciate you sharing your travel benefit tips.
Hey Scott,
Firstly, I must say that you’ve written a great content on group tour pro’s. While traveling, it’s not always easy to make lasting connections because of language barriers and such. On a group tour you’ll get to share the experience with friendly faces.
Excellent blog article!
10 beneficial group travel tips thanks!
1. Plan a detailed itinerary: Before you embark on your group trip, make sure you plan your trip in detail. This will help everyone stay organized and on track.
2. Allow adequate travel time: Allow enough time for travel to your destination and during the vacation itself. This will reduce stress levels and ensure everyone enjoys the vacation.
3. Choose a suitable accommodation: When selecting accommodation, make sure it is suitable for the size of your group. Consider factors such as location, amenities, and price.
4. Book together: Booking together will help you save money and ensure everyone is staying in the same place.
5. Consider travel insurance: Travel insurance is a must for group trips. Make sure you are covered for any eventuality, such as illness or injury.
6. Set a budget: Set a budget for your group and make sure everyone sticks to it. This will help you keep track of your spending and ensure you have enough money for activities and attractions.
7. Make a list of shared items: Before you go, make a list of items that you will need to share between group members, such as food, drinks, sunscreen, and toiletries.
Scot, there is no doubt group travel come with a lot of pro’s as you have mentioned.
As Travelling alone can be a little daunting. There are many people who feel the pull of last-minute solo holidays, but don’t really feel safe going on holiday alone – especially single holidays abroad. In general, younger generations take longer to get married or couple up, which means that even though they are ready to set out and see the world, they may not always have a buddy handy to take along. In cases like these, group travel is ideal – you simply book your spot, get on the bus with a bunch of other excited travelers and get to enjoy the safety of numbers while you journey.
No matter you’re going on a tour or booking hotels, group travel is a huge source to save money.