We love traveling with a group of people. We’ve gone on ski trips, cruises, golf retreats, destination weddings, family reunion trips and getaways with friends and family. Here we are recently at The Omni Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia about to take off on a hot air balloon ride with our colleague and friend, Yolanda.
We love cooking in the kitchen together, hanging out by the pool, and attending concerts. It all boils down to having fun while traveling with a group of people.
You’ve heard the old quote…“There is strength in numbers”. Well, there is also a lot of fun in numbers, especially when you travel with like-minded and fun-seeking friends and family members. Unless you are planning a honeymoon, anniversary trip, or simply a romantic getaway for two, you might want to consider asking a few friends or family members to join you on your next vacation. Here are several reasons why it can really enhance your experience:
- When a work-related group, such as a law firm, sets up a retreat, they get the chance to make fantastic memories together. That can lead to happiness in the workplace, and even improve the long-term employee retention numbers in the firm. The company that plays together…stays together!
- Extended families often live miles apart and the average family with children usually has such an incredibly busy schedule that it is often impossible to enjoy each other. It is becoming more and more common for a member of the family – usually a grandparent – to spearhead (and sometimes pay for) a multi-generational family group to get away together. Cruising is also a very popular extended-family getaway because there are so many onboard activities that appeal to all different age groups. It’s a very relaxed and fun atmosphere that allows all ages to have fun and spend time with each other.
- It’s also becoming more popular for groups of friends to get away together. Especially friends who have kids the same ages! How much fun would it be to have the kids all playing together at the beach or pool while the adults enjoy a cocktail and a little adult R&R. If there are older kids involved, they can even take turns watching the younger ones while the grownups go out for a rare childless dinner. There are built-in playmates for both the youngsters and the adults alike!
So, have we inspired YOU to get a small group together for your next adventure? It could end up being your favorite vacation EVER! Why not get away with some friends and family and make some amazing memories at the same time????
Tillie and Joe James
Tillie James Travel LLC
804.997.9460 | info@tilliejamestravel.com
