Some say that if you really want to know a person, you should travel together. Get out of your comfort zone and do new things in new places. Take the first surfing lesson or climb a mountain for the first time. Without familiar scenery, you’ll show your strongest strengths and most intimate fears. Traveling together is a great way to build friendship. Even later on, when your friendship has gathered many years, a getaway with your friends reminds you of the things you love at each other and helps you connect at deeper levels.
Choose a destination that matches your personalities
The destination is very important when you plan a getaway with your friends. It should provide plenty of activities and comfortable accommodation for all of you. For example, some people love to be near the ocean and spend all their time with water-related activities and sunbathing. Others prefer colder weather and challenging mountains, city breaks full of culture and nightlife, or isolated places to embrace spirituality.
In a group, there are many different opinions and preferences. If you want to keep the group together, choose the destination in a democratic way. And make sure the location is capable to deliver the type of adventure you desire.
Try new things
When you’re in a safe environment, surrounded by supporting friends, you can try anything. They have your back. A getaway with your friends is the perfect opportunity to try new things such as the first surfing lesson, the first night camping, or the first time in a desert. Sharing fears and emotions bring you closer together and create unforgettable memories. Don’t worry; trying new things doesn’t necessarily mean extreme adventures. It may simply be a local food you’ve never tried before, exploring a new city, or visiting an astronomical observatory.
Have a party
The secret ingredient of any vacation with friends is to have fun. While exploring and enrolling in activities keep you busy all day long, the evenings are for parties and catching up. Plan a party and relax telling old stories and sharing memories. There’s no recipe for the perfect party. From dancing until dawn to a day at the spa, you are free to imagine anything you like. Just take some time to listen and be there for your friends.
Plan a vacation with your friends as often as you can. Spend some quality time away from everyday stress and chores and your friendship will go stronger. Friends are the ones that push you forward and catch you when you fall. They’re the ones who know all your secrets and don’t judge you for your weaknesses. A getaway will energize you and give you the strength to face the world again.
