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When you’re heading to the biggest mall in the United States, wear your walking shoes. At 4.2 million square feet, the Mall of America (MOA) — located just a short ride away from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn. — offers dozens of exciting group travel activities.

Graduate from group travel novice to a savvy group leader as we define charter and tour slang you might encounter on your quest to find the best bus and accommodation for your group.

There are many incredible museums and tours in Detroit that illustrate the monumental history of the automobile and its effect on American life. Check out our recommendations for your next charter bus trip to Detroit, Michigan!

All eyes were pointed at Minneapolis for the half-way point of the 2014 MLB season and this year’s All-Star Game. Now that the All-Star Game has passed, let’s take a look at what fantastic group tour opportunities make renting a charter bus to Minneapolis worth your while.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Some may say we’re obnoxiously early, but when it comes to planning for Christmas, now is perfect to kick off busy holiday group travel planning.

BusRates.com can help you with that vital search and have some great suggestions for your group travel needs. Check out our list of suggestions for group-friendly hotels in Orlando, FL!!

When thinking about the best of group travel, a getaway to Pigeon Forge, TN, seems to fit exactly that bill. Located in the eastern part of the state and surrounded by the Smokey Mountains, this quaint town has something for the whole family.

Setting a course to “Second City” makes for a great trip with an agenda that can be widely diverse covering arts to sports or hyper-focused and deep such as one on the city’s architecture. Or if you’d like to throw a bit of creative flair into the mix, consider a 3M agenda of museums, movies and munchies.

It’s easy to put Vegas in a box of gambling, shows and food, but we believe in digging a little deeper. Don’t get us wrong. We love to channel our inner Vince Vaughn, and declare our buds to be “money.” But, we like to go off the beaten path, and maybe, just maybe, check a few things off the bucket list…

Planning lodging for a large group of travelers on your own is no easy feat. First, there are the basic logistics of whether the hotel can physically handle the bus or how do you get the best group hotel rate.