Group Travel is the New Way to See the World:
Want to see the world with your family and friends? Plan a group trip!
Group travel is a great way to experience a vacation with your family and friends and it’s very popular right now! There is no limit to the type of group you can have - girls' weekends, neighbors, high school or college friend reunions, family reunions, book clubs, church groups, etc. Even your Pickleball team can bring their paddles along and play Pickleball at an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean! We can make anything happen and it can be a great time for everyone!
Group planning can be a big undertaking, so it’s important to ask a professional travel advisor for help! I specialize in group travel and have planned many group trips on cruises, all-inclusive resorts, Alaska travel, domestic travel to cities, and even Disney vacations! Again, the possibilities are endless and I’m here to help! Let’s dive into some options for group travel!
1. Cruises
Cruises are often the easiest way to travel. Depending on your itinerary, you can visit multiple ports and countries along your sailing. It’s a great way to island-hop in the Caribbean! It’s also a great way to see Alaska, cruise around Hawaii, or take a trip up to Eastern Canada.
In Europe, cruising can allow you to visit Greece, Croatia, Italy, France, and Spain ALL in one trip! Talk about country hopping! The options are phenomenal! If you want a more intimate experience on a small vessel, river cruising is an excellent option in Europe. You can check out castles, step back in time to storybook villages, and visit wineries … all while drifting down a European river.
Cruise groups often come with added benefits for each cabin. Some come with additional onboard credit that you can put toward purchases while on board. Some groups get excursions that are tailored specifically to your group. Others can get complimentary cocktail parties, special dining options, and more! If you think a group cruise sounds great, you’re right! It’s an amazing way to sail the seas!
2. The Caribbean
All-inclusive resorts are king in the Caribbean and they offer excellent group packages. Group rates can often be discounted or include a free room after meeting a certain number of booked rooms. They also offer cocktail parties, special group excursions, special dining options, and more!
Like to play Pickleball … why not play Pickleball in paradise? Sandals Resorts has special group packages for their adult-only resorts where you can play on their new Pickleball courts. Imagine playing Pickleball in the morning, relaxing on the beach in the afternoon, and then enjoying a five-star dining experience at night. Or maybe you can Pickleball in the morning with an afternoon catamaran cruise sailing around the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean! Pickleball is taking the Caribbean by storm!
Want to get married in the Caribbean with your family and friends in attendance? It’s easier to do than you might think! As a Destination Wedding Specialist, I can help plan your small intimate weddings under 10 people to big groups of 100 or more! Together, we can plan your special day under the sway of palm trees with your toes in the sand! Destination weddings are some of my favorite groups to plan!
3. Alaska
Alaska isn’t just for cruising! There is so much to explore in Alaska on land. Trek up to Denali National Park, go whale watching in Whittier, take a trip on the Alaska railroad, go dog-sledding, etc. There is so much to see and do and doing it with a group of your friends creates such amazing and lasting memories. Exclusive group tours can be booked that are catered to your party’s likes and interests. An Alaskan land tour is truly a bucket list destination.
4. Weekend in the City
Group trips do not have to be big international trips, they can include domestic travel as well to some of our top cities in the country. New York City, Miami, Nashville, Los Angeles, Las Vegas …. all of these locations are excellent places to plan a long weekend with your group. From Broadway shows to Miami Beach, the Vegas Strip, or a honky-tonk bar in Nashville - there are so many great ways to spend time with a group in our great cities across the US! Group rates are often available for hotels and entertainment!
5. DISNEY!
There might not be a more MAGICAL place than Walt Disney World and Disneyland to travel with a group. Multi-generational family trips, bachelorette parties, senior trips, special anniversaries, and more are very special when paired with the Magic of Disney. When planning group travel to Disney, we can create special meals together, special activities such as VIP tours and fireworks cruises, and even special dessert parties for the fireworks in Epcot. There are many possibilities for creating a memorable trip to Disney with a group!
Now that you have an idea of where to go on your group trip, let’s start planning! No group is too big or too small! With over 10 years of travel planning experience, you can trust your trip with Jamie!
Contact Jamie Agamalian at Jamie@MagicalWishesTravel.com!
Contact Jamie Agamalian at Jamie@MagicalWishesTravel.com!