VACATION AND TRAVEL
bringing strangers together. In fact, a story in The Atlantic magazine revealed that people who share experiences are happier than those who experience things alone. Between sightseeing and sampling foreign delicacies, friendships flourish naturally between group members.
Myth No. 2: I'll have to do everything en masse.
While there's typically an itinerary outlined for the entire group to follow, you're free to explore with a smaller group or on your own. One of the best ways to form new friendships is to connect over shared interests. If you and a few others want to see the same play or museum exhibit, go together!
Myth No. 3: It's too expensive.
Traveling with a group can actually help you save money. As part of a group, you can share food and transportation, and purchase reduced admission to popular attractions and activities. According to timeshareadvocates.org, vacation clubs present a good option for group travel because they offer value-packed trips at discounted rates to their members. One example is DreamTrips, an award-winning travel and leisure club where members enjoy professionally curated travel opportunities and valuable deals at select restaurants, hotels, excursions and entertainment venues all over the world.
Still unsure? "It is an amazing privilege to be able to travel the world freely, to be able to see different countries and experience new cultures," says Menge. "When we meet and speak to those around us, it will only serve to enhance our journey. Go ahead and talk to your fellow travelers ... Talk to strangers. I promise it will make you feel more connected and more present while you travel." What are you waiting for? Put yourself out there. Find the vacation club that best fits your lifestyle and book your next getaway today.
"The Atlantic magazine revealed that people who share experiences are happier than
those who experience things alone."
""When we meet and speak to those around us, it will only serve to enhance our journey. Go ahead and talk to your fellow travelers ... "
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