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