We at WeTravel have read so many different articles and posts online that promote the merits of solo trips and while we believe that any trip can lead to a great adventure, we also believe that group travel just doesn’t get the love that it deserves. Although group trips can have their own issues and hiccups, just like solo trips, we at WeTravel believe that their benefits greatly outweigh their costs. So in order to share our love for group trips, we’ve created a list of 5 reasons why you should travel in a group!
1. You won’t have to worry as much about planning or costs.
Although group travel tends to have a reputation for being complicated and difficult, it doesn’t necessarily have to be like that! In fact, you usually don’t have to do the planning all by yourself because there’s usually someone who helps you, whether it’s the tour director or the travel agent. This means that you have one less thing to worry about and you can focus on the trip ahead! On top of this, group trips can be somewhat cheaper due to a variety of group discounts and promotions. So not only can group trips be easier on your frame of mind, but they can also be easier on your wallet!
2. You’ll be able to experience new things.
Don’t get us wrong. We at WeTravel believe that any trip can be an opportunity to experience new things, but we also think that group trips can make this aspect of travel a bit more of a reality. Traveling in a group can give you the chance to explore a place with a local or more seasoned traveler, which means that you’ll gain insider knowledge and learn more about the area. Along with these, you might even be able to visit places or try things that are popular among the locals but aren’t as well-known to the general public.
3. You’ll bond with and learn more about your acquaintances, friends, and family.
When most people decide to travel in a group, they’re often accompanied by acquaintances, friends, or family. And while this can be challenging or frustrating, we at WeTravel believe that it can also be a great experience. We firmly believe that group travel allows you to create shared experiences with your friends and family, which can lead to stronger relationships and even inside jokes! You’ll learn more about the people in your life, from their tastes to how they act under pressure and your relationships with them!
4. You’ll make new friends.
Perhaps you’ve decided to join a group trip where you don’t know anyone, well that’s quite alright too. In fact, that’s fantastic! Group travel can give you the chance to meet people and make new friends. You’ll meet individuals, who are also passionate about travel and may have experiences that are similar to your own. And even if you don’t immediately, you’ll soon create some during the trip! There’s no greater bonding experience than traveling with others. And just because the trip is over, doesn’t mean that your relationship with them has to be! Keeping in touch with your newfound acquaintances can give you a whole network of friends to visit in other cities or countries.
5. You’ll gain new perspectives and opinions
Along the same vein, group trips will allow you to gain new perspectives, whether that’s through the trip itself or your interactions with other travelers. Like any form of travel, group trips allow you to expand your views and outlooks. Through a group trip, you’ll get to see parts of the world that you’ve never seen before or interact with people that you normally wouldn’t meet. Through your new acquaintances, you’ll connect with individuals of different backgrounds and insights that differ from your own. As a whole, group travel offers you eye-opening experiences and adventures to learn more about the world and the people in it.
So while this post only names a few reasons, we at WeTravel hope that it has shown you some of the positives of group travel and we hope that it has inspired you to make your next trip a group one!