| Solitude out, socializing in... | | | | everything in paper, like the summary of your |
| | | | itinerary and reservations as well as all the |
| It cannot be denied that traveling is fun, | | | | necessary information. |
| fun, fun... but it is much fun if you go out | | | | |
| on a group trip. A whole lot of excitement, | | | | When there are shore tours, have a copy of |
| bonding and adventure awaits you. A group may | | | | the list of buses, timetable of the tour and |
| mean your family, circle of friends, old-high | | | | assign somebody to be responsible for the |
| school classmates, co-workers or relatives. | | | | seating arrangements and if ever the |
| Whatever it is, no matter what size- it is | | | | honorarium for the drivers are included in |
| sure to be a memorable experience to spend | | | | the fee. |
| time somewhere new with these people. | | | | |
| | | | Assure that the cruise activities are |
| Planning might be easy for one but organizing | | | | exclusively for all the members only. |
| it is sometimes a tough task and it entails a | | | | Outsiders must not be allowed to join or |
| lot of flaws along the way. On the other | | | | meddle on the affairs of the group and the |
| hand, there is an immeasurable feeling of | | | | ship or line must provide the security the |
| reward in the end if the cruise turns out to | | | | group deserves to have on the entire trip. |
| be one smooth thing. | | | | |
| | | | If the group comes in a bigger number, ask |
| How could one make the best cruise as an | | | | for the help of those responsible and choose |
| organizer? | | | | a part of the ship where you all could sit |
| | | | down and talk. If there are concerns or |
| Choosing and seeking the help of a reliable | | | | problems, this would serve as the venue for |
| travel agent is a determinant if the trip | | | | that too. |
| would be hassle free or the other way around. | | | | |
| Make sure that you will choose according to | | | | A list of all the important contacts in case |
| the credibility the agency owns due to its | | | | of any problem and the list of room |
| experience in handling group trips or travel. | | | | assignments must be secured too. Activities, |
| | | | if pre-arranged must be in coordination with |
| After a research on the possible ships, | | | | the Guest Relation Officer. |
| buses, cruises or other forms of | | | | |
| transportation that could provide the | | | | For meals, the group must be in contact with |
| amenities and accommodation that would meet | | | | the restaurant manager. Group leaders may be |
| majority of the needs of your group, you must | | | | assigned for larger groups. |
| have enough time comparing the prices. | | | | |
| | | | With all these, points to ponder- make the |
| Be sure to seek a copy of the contract you | | | | best out of your GROUP TRIP! |
| have with the agent you have chosen. Have | | | | |