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Travel to Tampa: A Great Beach Destination for College Group Trips

If your fraternity, sorority, or student group is looking for a destination offering fun and affordability, and within reasonable distance from many colleges in the East Coast, then consider heading to Tampa, FL.     Tampa is favored by thousands of college students heading out for Spring Break, but it is also a fantastic group-getaway Read More

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Atlantic City for Groups: What You Need to Know

    Atlantic City is often overlooked for more glamorous Las Vegas. However, if your group is looking for an affordable gambling destination that also has great activities for non-gamblers, then you need to consider Atlantic City. On the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, and within a short drive from several large cities, this gambling Read More

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Smart Savings for School Trips: Best Tips and Tricks

  With the school year in full swing, many school groups have begun planning field trips, day excursions, and multi-day educational trips to destinations that expose students to history, science, and technology. With most school districts working on tight budgets, and the financial burden of school-group trips falling mainly on parents, stretching every dollar has Read More

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Eight Tips for Packing the Perfect Carry-On

  With most airlines now charging for luggage, and with luggage fees ranging from $20 to $75 for long segments, finding ways to maximize your carry-on allowance can be a great source of savings for individuals and groups. In fact, if a group of 15 travelers is able to avoid luggage fees round trip on Read More

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Napa Valley for Wine-Loving Groups: How to Make It Happen

With over 750 wineries and more vineyards being planted every day, Napa, CA, is the ultimate destination for wine lovers and wine-loving groups. If you are visiting Napa with a group, then we want to give you a few tips to make your wine-country adventure fun, affordable, and group friendly.   Selecting Group-Friendly Wineries Wineries Read More

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How to Block Rooms for Wedding Guests with Different Budgets

Whether you are having a destination wedding or having guests from out of town attending your special day, selecting lodging for your guests is a big and important decision. The goal is to identify comfortable, affordable, and accessible hotels that all of your guests can afford. Unfortunately, many brides make the mistake of offering a Read More

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The quick guide to Leisure, Lodging, and Live Entertainment in St. Augustine, Florida

The historical city of St. Augustine, Florida, is a highly coveted destination for leisure and educational group travel. Founded in 1565 as the capital of Spanish Florida, St. Augustine has evolved into something worthy of adding to any travel bucket list. In addition to beautiful and well-preserved Spanish architecture, group travelers will, without doubt, flock Read More

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Civil Rights Touring: Best Historical Landmarks

The 50th anniversary of the Washington March is fast approaching, and with it will come a renewed interest for historical landmarks, museums, and memorials highlighting the people and events that marked the history of civil rights.  If your school, civic organization, or university is including a trip to some of these landmarks as part of Read More

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Groups Heading to the San Diego Zoo

If your group is heading to San Diego Zoo, then you will soon discover that there are three major budget busters: transportation, lodging, and entrance fees. Thankfully, with a little planning and by leveraging headcount, we can negotiate some savings, or find ways to help you bundle portions of your trip in order to reduce Read More

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How to Save on Food When Traveling with a Large Group

  Traveling with a large group demands a great deal of creativity, and a gift for logistics. If you are in charge of putting a group trip together, then saving money becomes a first priority. Feeding large crowds at home can be pricey, so finding ways to feed many on the road is definitely a Read More

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