I’ve never done a bachelorette party in Las Vegas. We had never heard of Yacht week until after we had had kids, and were passed the acceptable age for such a trip. Those girls trips, or boys trips you see groups of friends take and post all their pics on FB, haven’t done one of those. Vineyard tours with the gang, nope.
Group travelling isn’t a thing we really do. Unless Eben and I, and the two kids we have created, is considered a “group”.
Minus a work retreat on a cruise ship (that was pretty epic), or the Rickshaw Run, where we signed up on our own but ended up travelling with new-made friends, we haven’t done the large group travel. Not because we wouldn’t want to, just because the offer/opportunity has never really come up.
But the opportunity may be here now!
What’s The Occasion
We have two friends that are about to hit a “milestone” birthday (next year). They want to really celebrate. Not celebrate in the way would have were we in our 20’s and part of Yacht week, but do something memorable, surrounded by their coolest friends (which we are a part of!!!), all together. Kid-free!
The chatter of a group trip has begun, a year ahead of time, because it takes that long to plan a group thing.
The Options
Although our ideas of doing the new Rickshaw Run through the Himalayas, or Eben’s weird desire to go to Siberia, may seem fun to us, I don’t think that’s where the hive mind is going!
Destinations like Fiji, Greece, and Spain are being talked about. We’d go to any of those, so that’s a good start. But we’d go anywhere if it sounds epic. We’re also thinking “off the beaten path” because we are trying to avoid swarms of tourists and completely breaking the bank (that’s not an options).
Think Chic but Cheap! No, for real though. The budget could sway one way or another depending on the COOL factor of the destination or home.
We don’t mind being a little secluded because the idea is to rent a large house/villa/mansion(!) and all stay together. Maximizing our time together. Group meals and late night chats.
Got Any Suggestions?
Have you done a group trip that was epic? Have you been somewhere and thought, this would be a great place to return with a bunch of friends and no kids? Do you own a destination house that you would be willing to rent out to 6 responsible couples!?!?
Have you been to Fiji, Greece, or Spain and have opinions and suggestions you would be willing to share? The more information we can have on our side the better. Send it all my way.
Also, anyone want to come babysit our girls in Mexico for a week in September 2020? They’re no trouble at all!
Not sure if you follow “Alex in Wanderland” https://www.alexinwanderland.com/ but she’s done a lot of travelling and planned group events, so she might have some ideas for you all. In any case, her blog is interesting and entertaining 🙂 Good luck with everything!
Thank you so much, I will look her up.
Look into Croatia! Split was pretty cool, and though we didn’t make it to Dubrovnik, people rave about it. I think it’s becoming a more popular tourist destination, but isn’t high on the list next to Greece or Spain. At the very least, it’s more affordable than a lot of European destinations, and the weather in the summer is great, plus a ton of little islands to explore. Spain is the number one vacation destination for European tourists, so while the economy is on the “cheaper” side, that’s not often the case for traveling. I’m also a major fan of the South of France, and had a fabulous time there on the south eastern coast near the border.
Awesome thank you. Eben and I had looked into Croatia a couple of years ago when we were in Europe for a family trip but couldn’t find time to squeeze it in. You also make a good point about Spain being a European travel destination, maybe making it less appealing for some in our group. I think the South of France is probably fabulous, but the two birthday people have been there a couple of times, so I’m guessing that’s out. But I will tell them to see about Croatia. Thanks!
Croatia! Make it a sailing trip. Worth it. So good we are going back next summer for two weeks of sailing. If you decide sailing is an option, respond and I will tell you a great company that rents sail boats. You would have to book fairly soon. they have a fleet of 5-6 boats.
Thank you, I think our friend organizing is leaning towards biking in Norway.
I read an article about Belize in the website https://alpharagas.com
and it is an excellent place for group.You should try it