You’re out having drinks with your friends, having a great time, and somebody yells out that you should all take a weekend getaway together. That sounds fantastic, and you quickly volunteer to set it up.
The next day, with a clearer head, you start to question what you got yourself into. Planning a weekend getaway for a group is challenging. Here are some tips to help you get started:
- Be upfront with your motivations for travel. If somebody wants an active vacation, and somebody else is looking for rest & relaxation…you need to know that before you commit to traveling together.
- Make sure everyone is prepared to compromise. All it takes is one person who refuses to compromise to throw a monkey wrench in the planning.
- Be sympathetic to everyone’s budget limitations. Be nice.
With those tips in mind, here are some getaways that our writers have tagged as good for groups. If your group includes kids, our kid-friendly getaways might be more helpful instead.
Spend the Weekend Exploring Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park is an exciting getaway with impressive rock formations, diverse wildlife, and outstanding hiking trails. Bring your camera! ... Read more
Learn Photography at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite
Experience Yosemite from behind a lens by learning photography at the Ansel Adams Gallery and bring home your own iconic ... Read more
Enjoy Slots and Sleigh Rides in Crystal Bay and Incline Village
Travel to Crystal Bay and Incline Village for a weekend of slot machines, skiing, and sleigh rides ... Read more
Experience Winter Fishing near Mammoth Lakes
Are you looking for a new adventure? Most people don't think of fishing as a winter activity, but a trip ... Read more
Nerd Out on a Silicon Valley Tech Tour
If you love technology and all things tech, make a pilgrimage to Silicon Valley, the birthplace of the iconic companies ... Read more
Catch and Cook Tasty Dungeness Crab in Pacifica
If you love fresh seafood, you'll love Dungeness crab. Catch your own or watch the action on the Pacifica pier, ... Read more
