It is week two of my solo adventure in France. I have learned a lot about myself and group travel. As some of you know, I have lived alone for 20 years and have been retired for nine. I am pretty independent to say the least. So, having to decide whether to travel alone or with a group tour was the question. For my first overseas solo adventure, I planned to go with a group tour.
Pros of group travel
- Someone else is in charge of the arrangements. All you have to do is pay and show up.
- You pay one up front cost usually.
- Someone picks you up at the airport usually making transfers easy.
- You have a ready group of people to hang out with.
- A tour guide or director handles any issues that come up.
- Transportation is,or can be, arranged for you.
- Dining out experiences may have more variety as others may pick somewhere you would never select on your own.
- Typically your guides are local so they know the area well.
- Groups help you feel safe upon arrival. We have 20 people in our tour group, six couples, four widows, two single ladies, and two married ladies who are traveling without their husbands. We are 55+ with the oldest being 95!