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2023 Travel Prep Tips


Traveling is one of the best ways to release stress and get out of the daily grind, however, preparing to hit the road can be stressful. No worries though, we’ve got some great tips to help your travel prep go smoothly: Take Care of Bills: Finances are the last thing you want on your mind …

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What Is a Motorcoach?

What Is a Motorcoach?


Table of Contents Types of Motorcoaches Amenities The Pros and Cons of Traveling by Motorcoach How to Charter a Motorcoach   A motorcoach is a type of large Class A bus. Depending on the model, these spacious coaches can easily accommodate anywhere from 30-60 people. Whether you’re planning a wine trip, corporate team building activity …

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How to plan a group trip

How to Plan a Group Trip


Table of Contents Tips for Planning a Group Trip Group Travel Checklist Common Challenges When Planning a Group Trip Book Your Group Travel with BusRates   Who doesn’t love hitting the road with family and friends? With the excitement of traveling, the days leading up to the big event are just as busy as the …

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Traveling with the cub scouts

Travel Safety Checklist for Cub Scouts


Cub Scouts offer a variety of exceptional, real-world experiences for youngsters and their families. When these experiences require travel, chaperones can sometimes struggle to keep their group of excited little ones safe and accounted for. Use these tips on your next Cub Scout travel trip to ensure the safety and comfort of the entire group. …

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A perfect 6 step itinerary

6 Tips for Creating a Winning Itinerary for Your Next Group Trip


Whether you’re chaperoning a group of high school seniors on an overnight field trip or gathering with extended family for a winter vacation, your itinerary is the key to a successful event. Use these tips to ensure everyone enjoys your next group trip. Give Your Group a Uniform Look Encourage group members to wear similar …

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San Francisco Attractions

5 Must-See San Francisco Attractions Your Group Will not Want to Miss


San Francisco’s fascinating history, diverse culture, and natural splendor make it a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. With so much to do and see, it can be difficult to make a travel plan that covers everything. Here are 5 San Francisco attractions you should add to your next group travel itinerary. …

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5 things to remember when traveling on a bus

5 Tips to Make Sure Everyone Has a Good Time On A Group Trip


A group vacation can be stressful for everyone involved and an extra long trip can add to that stress. Seeing new things is exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming to be away from home. Simple things, like leaving time to do independent things, can make the trip that much better. It is …

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Here are some great group travel tips

6 Things That Make Planning for Group Traveling Easier


Group traveling takes a lot of work, time, and planning. You have to make sure all the planning is done months in advance to make sure there are enough tickets available for all of the activities, hotel rooms for the entire group, and spaces on the bus for everyone. If you rush planning you may …

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Plan a group trip to florida

Planning Your Next Group Trip to Florida


Planning a destination or a group trip to Florida can take a lot of work. Planning the trip involves knowing when to go, where to stay, and what to do on vacation. It will take time, effort, and a group of hard-working people. Whether you have a group trip to florida going to Miami or …

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A Group Travel Planner Cheat Sheet


Ok, get over it, it happened. You’ve just been selected by the team, troop, group… insert whatever… and you’re now the group travel planner for the next trip, woohoo! So now what? Let me tell you what, you’ve come to the right place and the right page to get more info and a crash course …

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