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Guide to Choosing the Right Charter Bus for Your Group


If you’re searching for a charter bus, chances are you have a specific activity, trip, or event in mind. That’s where knowing what types of vehicles are available can help tremendously. Luckily this quick guide will give you a summary of each commonly chartered vehicle available to help you make your choice. Luxury Motorcoach: Often …

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Sitting in the lap of luxury


Did you know that charter buses are equipped with the modern amenities you crave while traveling? Many people don’t know that many motorcoaches have luxurious amenities that will take your trip from okay to amazing. There are several conveniences you’ll like when you hop on a coach, but here are the top five amenities modern …

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10 Tips For Traveling With Friends


How long has it been since you’ve had the time to just relax and bond with your best friends? Group travel makes it possible to explore and experience the world with your favorite people. However, traveling with a group of friends isn’t always stress-free. Use these group travel tips to make your next friends’ expedition …

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Overnight Bus or Motorcoach Travel: 4 Tips for Safety, Survival, and Sleep


Bus travel lets your group see more, go farther, and bond longer for a smaller investment than other travel methods. Renting a charter bus also gives you more control over your itinerary. However, group bus travel also comes with a unique set of challenges that can compromise the safety and comfort of your members. Use …

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Tips For Motion Sickness During Bus Travel


Motion sickness is a tough rival for those who love to travel. The dizziness and queasy-sick stomach feeling is enough to ruin your entire travel time. This common ailment is caused by the body’s inability to process rapidly received stimuli. For some people, rapid movement, like when you’re in a vehicle moving at high speeds, …

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How To Come Up With Ideas For Group Travel Experience


Having trouble thinking up new destinations for your group travel experience? Use these tips to find the best place for your next group travel experience. Think About the Weather A vacation or group travel experience is meant to be fun and comfortable. You can’t do that if the weather makes you miserable the entire time. …

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4 Tips To Organizing a Custom Group Trip Brews Cruise


Do you love beer and travel? A Brews Cruise is the best way to combine those passions! You and a group of adult friends can spend several days exploring craft breweries and enjoying a variety of attractions along the way. Each tour includes a driver-operated coach, so your group can fully enjoy the experience. Use …

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3 Tips for Keeping Kids Occupied During Bus Travel Trips


Using a charter bus for your group travels can make your journey as much fun as arriving at your destination. For families with youngsters, however, long bus travel trips can be challenging. How can chaperones keep kids of all ages amiable? Use these tips to keep kids occupied so you can enjoy your ride. Get …

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5 Must-Have Accessories to Make Your Next Group Travel Trip Fun


Enhance your next group travel trip with these five gadgets. These items will increase the safety, connectivity, and enjoyment for everyone in your group! Neck Wallets Forget the fanny pack! Foil potential thieves who prey on unsuspecting tourists with an easy-to-conceal neck wallet. These slim pouches are roomy enough to hold your passport, event tickets, …

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5 Common Bus Travel Myths Busted


There are some common misconceptions that keep group travel organizers from choosing this option during planning sessions. Here is the truth behind five of the most frequently misunderstood components of bus travel. It Will Take Too Long Why should your group spend hours or even days chewing up miles of highway when you could be …

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