What Makes A Great Friends-Only Trip With Your Best Friends?

Erin
Feb 15, 2021
2 min read

Updated: Jul 30

Traveling is probably the best way to learn while having fun. When you travel, you not only create wonderful memories but also have numerous once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Going on trips becomes more enjoyable when you have your friends along. Although planning a friends-only trip is a lot different from planning a solo one, you can make it perfect by adding the right ingredients. Here are some tips to make your friends' trip the best you ever had!

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1. Team Planning

Since this is a group trip, you need to be considerate of everybody's wishes. So to avoid any conflicts later on, consult your best friends at the very beginning. Decide on a budget, draft a plan regarding the destinations you would like to visit, places where you wish to stay, activities you want to try out, and so on together. Try to accommodate everybody's preferences so that nobody feels left out.

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2. Do Not Hold Back On Fun

What's the fun in going on a trip with your friends if you engage in the same things when you go out with your family? Now that you are with your best friends, get out there and say goodbye to all the rules! While most of your trip will be planned out, leave aside some time for spontaneous activities. Visit clubs, party hard, or enjoy a martini by the beach. Such opportunities rarely come in life. So live your days to the fullest!

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3. Relax in a Spa

Holidays are meant for recreation and relaxation. There is nothing better than going in a sauna and chatting with your friends while the steam does its magic. Take all your friends for a rejuvenation session away from the hustle and bustle of work. Relaxing all those sore muscles will surely give you more energy to make the best out of the trip!

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4. Try Something New

Visit a theme park, go on a wildlife safari or do paragliding! Every group has at least one adventurous person. Don’t be afraid to try out new things with him or her. Apart from adventurous sports, you can dress up in local costumes, taste regional dishes, or visit a local's house. Engaging in something you have never done will not only give you a tale to tell to family and friends but also remain an unforgettable moment, forever etched in your memory.

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5. Preserve the Moments

Preserving your happy moments is essential. Take lots of pictures with your best friends. This is not just for posting on social media but to revisit them after years while smiling at your crazy lovable selves. You can even make a short movie about the whole trip!

Make sure to schedule a consultation with me to find some unforgettable experiences to go have on your friend’s getaway!