Before you set off on a European adventure with friends, you should know a few things. To help you out, we’ve created this guide to planning your trip. This guide will explain how to organize your travels for the best experience with friends and how not to stress about it. So let’s get started.
Commit to Destinations
It’s time to commit. You’ve got your destinations in mind, and now it’s time to make a plan. If you’re planning on taking a long trip that covers multiple destinations, try to choose ones within driving distance of each other—that way, you can split up the driving between friends and save money on gas. The more ambitious you are about the number of places you want to see, the harder it may be to keep track of everything.
Book Your Flights
You should book your flights as early as possible. The earlier you book, the more options you’ll have and the cheaper your flight.
If you’re traveling with a group of people, or if you want to take advantage of group discounts for travel, try booking a private plane charter. This means that there isn’t any layover time between destinations, which can save money on transfer costs and time spent in transit.
Stops may mean spending more time waiting around at airports than flying. If this is not possible due to budget constraints or other factors such as seasonal changes in pricing or availability of tickets. Then consider taking advantage of connecting flights instead. These types of trips might take a little longer overall. Still, they may prove less costly since prices tend not to fluctuate during non-peak travel periods like weekends or seasons when demand drops off considerably compared to busy seasons.
Find the Best Adjustable Airfare
- Consider flexible tickets. Unlike other ticket types, a flexible ticket allows you to change your itinerary and travel dates at no additional cost. This option may be helpful if your plans change suddenly or you need to cancel a flight because of an unforeseen event.
- Find the best price for each route you want to take. Sometimes it’s cheaper to fly out of one city but return from another instead of just looking at roundtrip flights.
- Think about how often you plan on traveling throughout Europe before purchasing tickets to determine which cities are worth visiting more than once during your trip (and therefore warrant purchasing multiple plane tickets).
Organize Your Lodging
Once you’ve determined the location of your trip, it’s time to book your lodging. If you’re traveling with friends, here are some things to keep in mind:
- Book close to sightseeing destinations. If one member of your group is attending a concert at the Royal Albert Hall and another plans on visiting Buckingham Palace, make sure those locations aren’t too far away from where everyone else will be staying. This way, transportation won’t be an issue when it comes time for activities or meals together.
- Choose a place that is convenient for public transportation. If everyone in your group has their cars (and they shouldn’t), choose a location where there are taxis so you can get around without having to drive yourself—or pay for expensive parking fees.
Decide on Transportation
As you’re planning, decide on transportation and make sure everybody is comfortable with the choices. Some people prefer to travel by train, while others may want to ride their bikes or take a bus. Keep in mind that this part of the trip will affect your entire itinerary, so it should be planned as carefully as any other aspect of your travels.
You’ll also want to think about which modes of transportation are best suited for different people in your group:
- Choose a model that’s convenient for everyone in the group. If you have friends who live far away but can meet up easily at one central point, consider flying into that city and then taking a bus or train out (depending on where you’re going).
- Choose modes that are flexible and easy to change if needed—if someone has trouble getting around due to mobility issues or injury, they’ll need access to buses and trains all over Europe rather than just within one country.
Conclusion
Following these steps will help you get the most out of your trip to Europe. Have fun planning, and remember and create an unforgettable adventure for yourself and all your travel buddies.
