Here’s how I pulled off the trip of a lifetime.
The public can also book cabins on a partly chartered ship.
We went with a part-charter option for 10 cabins initially, but ended up with 28 filled.
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Our priority was making the trip as accessible as possible to as many of our loved ones as possible.
Below are some tips for helping your trip go off without a hitch.
Dont poll.
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Yes, I said it: Dont ask for opinions.
Everyones going to have a different perspective and youll overwhelm yourself trying to cater to them all.
Create a website.
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Think of it as a wedding website, but for your group trip.
Organize, organize, organize.
When it comes to your role as acting-travel-agent-in-chief, Google Drive is your friend.
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Check your passport.
You know whats not fun?
Being on the hook for a traveler who cant find their passport or neglected tocheck its expiration date.
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Remember, some countries require six months of validity on a passport.
Encourage early arrivals.
Create a group chat.
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WhatsApp, Telegram, and Slack are all good options.
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