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They say travelling gives one food for the soul. As you journey along meandering roads and twisting paths, you experience joy, wonder and all those fleeting emotions important to man. But perhaps one of the best experiences in your life does not wait at the end of a solo road to nowhere but on a long journey with your friends. After all, group road trips are the perfect occasions to create moments that will go down your family history as the fondest of memories.
But while the journey itself is wondrous, the planning part can prove to be quite hectic. One needs to take everyone’s wants and needs into account, book transportation, accommodation, plan the route etc. One good way to avoid a lot of this hassle is to rent a coach bus. This way everyone gets a chance to connect with each other on the way, no one gets lost or late and everyone can sit back and relax without having to worry about the traffic and the routes while reducing your carbon footprint on your surroundings. But, just in case you are still worried about the how and the why of the matter, here are a few things you should keep in mind while planning a road trip with your group:
The question of transportation
A coach bus makes a group road trip simpler by merely existing. With AC, reclining seats and luggage storage space, they are the perfect choice for road trips, especially since everyone gets to entertain each other and connect on the way and no one gets separated. A coach bus has about 55 seats on an average but the number may vary slightly from operator to operator. If you are travelling with a smaller group through, a mini coach bus might be the way to go. It has fewer numbers of seats and includes all the splendid amenities that the bigger buses provide.
Planning the paths
Now this is one of the most important parts of the trip. You need to chart out the best possible routes for the trip. The best routes will take you past all the scenic spots, have multiple pit stops, will not be too far away from civilization just in case of emergencies etc. Once you are done planning your primary route, you should also chart out a backup just in case there’s a roadblock or too much traffic. Now, once you take out the map, you will know that all this isn’t easily done as said. Thankfully, your coach driver can lead you through all this so you do not have to worry about traffic or getting lost. You can tell them the route you want to follow or just let them lead you through the land using their expert local knowledge and GPS devices.
How to choose your pit stops
A road trip can easily lose its magic if there aren’t ample amounts of snacks to go around throughout. Also, stocking up on water is pretty important too. So, when planning your route, make sure that there places you can stop at during regular intervals so that everyone can stretch their legs, freshen up, buy more sugary treats and chip and caffeinate themselves.
Booking your home away from home
Another very important aspect of your group road trip planning is choosing the perfect accommodations along the way. Once you have confirmed how many people are going on the trip, look up places that can host that many people with ease. Good accommodations are not only budget-friendly and clean but also located far from the chaos of the city. But such places get booked fast, especially during long weekends, so make sure you do your bookings early.
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