{"id":865146,"date":"2022-05-14T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=865146"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:24:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:24:25","slug":"benefits-organised-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/benefits-organised-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"To tour or not to tour as a family? 5 benefits of organised travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the world opens back up for travel, more families are starting to plan their next holiday together &#8211; which can be an exciting, yet daunting, task. Once you start diving into the numerous options for trip destinations, hotels, activities, flights, and food &#8211; and you see the big costs &#8211; you probably start to weigh up the benefits of taking a small group tour for your next family trip. From seeing more and saving money to having everything taken care of, here are five benefits of organised travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/ways-to-go\/family-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family tours<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-all-the-planning-is-taken-care-of\">1. <strong>All the planning is taken care of<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling with your family is an incredible experience. But let\u2019s face it &#8211; it can also be incredibly exhausting if you\u2019re planning everything. One of our favourite benefits of organised travel is that we take care of all the details and logistics for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could spend days, weeks and months poring over reviews and websites while you try to plan where to go and how long to spend in each place. Then you have to book hotels, activities, restaurants, shuttles and transport options, plus figure out new languages, currencies, visas, and cultural customs\u2026 Or, you could simply let us take care of it.&nbsp;Then all you have to do is pack the bags, hop aboard our luxury coaches and enjoy the ride with your family &#8211; without a worry in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/family-vacation-post-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning your first family vacation post pandemic? Here&#8217;s where to go<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/kids-walking-istock-imgorthand-1024x682-1.jpg\" alt=\"kids walking through streets of Italy\" class=\"wp-image-865149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kids-walking-istock-imgorthand-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kids-walking-istock-imgorthand-1024x682-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-you-get-to-see-more-than-you-would-on-your-own\">2. <strong>You get to see more than you would on your own<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the greatest benefits of organised group travel with your family is that you get to experience the places and hidden gems you simply cannot find on your own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019ll always get to see the bucket list icons, a small group tour with Trafalgar can also take you off the beaten track with experiences like exclusive Stays with Stories, Be My Guest experiences where you share homemade meals with local families in their homes, and Make a Difference experiences that directly support the people and places you visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With insider knowledge from our expert Local Specialists, you\u2019ll also get a deeper insight into the authentic culture of your destination. And that means your family will have a far more enriching travel adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/11-of-the-best-destinations-around-the-world-to-visit-as-a-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 of the best destinations around the world to visit as a family<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/Family-Tours5-1-1024x576-1.jpeg\" alt=\"family enjoying Trafalgar experience benefits of organised travel\" class=\"wp-image-865150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Family-Tours5-1-1024x576-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Family-Tours5-1-1024x576-1-330x186.jpeg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-it-s-more-affordable\">3. <strong>It\u2019s more affordable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling as a family can quickly get expensive, especially when you wing it on your own. Next time, avoid all that by taking a small group tour with your family. All your accommodation, transport, and most of your meals and activities will be lumped into one easy sum, so you just have to bring spending money for fun stuff like souvenirs and extra ice creams. Plus, you don\u2019t have to worry about managing a huge budget with unexpected expenses popping up on your trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trafalgar\u2019s small group tours also offer outstanding value, since we get the best deals and discounted rates on all the good stuff, like superb hotels, amazing activities, and delicious dining experiences. You can even ask your guide for all their insider tips on the best and cheapest spots to eat and drink with your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/benefits-of-travelling-with-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travelling with Family: What Are the Benefits?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/Backpacking-family-on-vehicle-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_backpacking-family-on-vehicle-at-sunset-gm165088112-23546854-stevecoleimages-1024x682-1.jpg\" alt=\"family on safari\" class=\"wp-image-865151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Backpacking-family-on-vehicle-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_backpacking-family-on-vehicle-at-sunset-gm165088112-23546854-stevecoleimages-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Backpacking-family-on-vehicle-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_backpacking-family-on-vehicle-at-sunset-gm165088112-23546854-stevecoleimages-1024x682-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-you-get-the-support-of-a-dedicated-team\">4. <strong>You get the support of a dedicated team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling with your family can be overwhelming, especially when travelling with kids. Everyone is relying on you to get them around safely, but that can be a daunting task. One of the top benefits of organised coach travel with Trafalgar is that you have access to a dedicated team before, during and after your trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have access to our 24\/7 on-trip and behind-the-scenes support team, plus you\u2019ll have your fantastic Travel Director, Driver and Wellbeing Director team during your trip. They\u2019ll take care of everything from travel emergencies or trip adjustments, to wellbeing measures and safety tips for your destination. 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