Traveling

with friends, family or a group of like-minded people can be extremely fun – but planning it can be very stressful and cause tension. Anyone who has tried to organize a group knows the task can be daunting. While there is no way to totally eliminate the stress, we can certainly help with the travel details!

There are so many ways to experience the world. Is your group looking for adventure, history, exploration, water activities or epicurean and wine delights? Are you interested in a land tour or a cruise?  Traveling as a group offers the opportunity to take advantage of group discounts, complimentary rooms, upgrades and other amenities.

Spend less time organizing your trip. We’re ready to customize your day-to-day itinerary, whether your group is a social club, school, religious organization or just friends and family who like to travel together. We will prepare recommendations based on your group’s interests including specials and promotions from select suppliers.

Getting Your Group Together 

Regular meetings of parents & players are important, but also time-consuming. So, establish a small and dynamic Trip Committee to do most of the planning – with specific functions like Secretary, Treasurer, Fund-Raising, Coach and Contact Person who liaises with the Tour Company.Establish key decisions at an early date by having several Group Meetings – decide your best Travel Dates, maximum Tour Budget, Tour Preferences and ensure that everyone is happy with these decisions – especially the Tour Costs. You are then able to proceed with detailed Tour Planning.Publicise the key Payment Dates and collect early Tour Deposits – this will establish exactly who intends to go and who does not.Fund-Raising is an important subject, so establish your policy early, to maximize income.Establish a Tour Bank Account, to receive the group members’ payments & transfer funds.Obtain all your parents’ e-mail numbers, so that you can communicate quickly, and in writing, and also send attachments concerning the Tour Itinerary, Useful Websites, Insurance and Tour Up-Dates.

    Decide Which Tour Is For You  

Dates: Decide which dates suit your own commitments and availability. For example, check on the dates of School Vacations , Regionals and other local factors. Plan Well Ahead: Allow enough lead-in time to plan your tour and raise funds: plan 12 to 18 months ahead. Tour Type Do you prefer a Tournament Tour or a Friendship Tour? Remember, most International Tournaments are in summer, with a few at Easter. Winter, Spring Break and Easter Tours are less expensive, and Pro Games are in full swing across Europe, so a Friendship Tour is best for the winter months. Tour Costs Decide your maximum Tour Budget at the outset. This will help decide which tours are possible. Be realistic and ensure you all agree. Be ambitious also – all Action Youth groups benefit from our Free Fund-Raiser, and can raise up to $3,000 per player! Customize a Tour Remember, we can tailor any tour to suit your own criteria concerning things like Tour Dates, Budget, Inclusions or Destinations. Destinations Europe is the home of soccer and provides a fabulous choice of destinations for sightseeing & cultural attractions as well as world-class soccer experiences.     Contact us for Inquiry and more details.

Contact Us to plan a Group Getaway for You

905-799-3000 ext 275

mark@justtraveldeals.ca