In our first part of the series on traveling with friends, we discussed preparing for the trip. This is the second post in the three part series about traveling with friends. This post will cover what to do while you are on your vacation to make it enjoyable for everyone and allow everyone to do what they want to do.
- Choose Car Wisely- When you’re choosing your rental car, think about how many people are going and how much luggage you have. Something like convertible might be fun, but is it practical for the size of your group?
- Split Driving Responsibility – If you are taking a road trip, make sure that you switch drivers every couple of hours. A good time to do this is when you stop for bathroom or food breaks. Everyone should take a turn driving, unless they are under age or they have a physical condition which makes it hard for them to drive.
- Spend Time Alone – Even if you are with the best of friends, it’s always a good idea for everyone to spend some time alone. This gives them the chance to do things that the other friends might not want to do. Besides, it gives you a chance to share different experiences with friends and tell them about your adventure. If you are traveling with just friends, this is just as important as if there are two or three couples on the trip.
- Have Bonding Time – Do something special together, the three of you. This could be something like going to a spa and having a massage. This is especially important if you are going on a coed trip. The guys can go out to fish or play golf and the women can do something fun together.
These tips will help you to get the most out of your trip while you are away. Tomorrow, our final part in the series will talk about what to do when the trip is over and help the fun continue!
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May 2, 2010 at 9:53 pm |
[...] two parts of the series on traveling with friends, we covered preparing for a trip with friends and going on a trip with friends. Now, we will cover what to do after your trip is over and you are back [...]