For guys, going on a guys’ trip might be as easy as one of the gang just deciding to go “chill” at his dad’s old cabin. A call to one of the boys, and he is onboard. One or two messages across, and we have a gang of four ready to go party away at the weekend at the vacation cabin. For the sisters? Maybe not that easy because in planning for a girls’ trip, they actually have to plan!
Here is how to plan a girls’ trip that actually works!
1. Begin with the money talk
In planning a girls’ trip, you must start by having the most important conversation – the one about money and finances. For the trip to work, everyone must be open and honest about their finances – at least for the part that concerns the budget for the trip and funding for the activities to be done. Everyone has to be clear on how much they can contribute and how far their financial capacity would permit them to go. This ensures everyone is on the same page with planned expenditures for the trip and that no one is left feeling behind. In discussing finances, you must also ensure that no one is made to feel belittled due to their current financial situation. Remember you are all friends, and the goal is to have a fun trip, not to remind anyone of how broke they are.
2. Decide your collective goal for this trip
Once the money talk is over, the next thing would be to agree on a common goal for the trip. Is it to catch up for lost time, create time for some pampering, or just to let off some steam after months of work and family stress? It could also be a much-needed timeout from the travails of family pressure. Whatever your goal might be, it has to resonate with all or at least most of the members of your party. It should also be what they really need rather than just want. When you have settled on a goal, it would then influence the activities you would pick for the trip.
3. What is your priority? The destination or the accommodation?
When you have selected your goal, the next thing that would also influence your trip activities is your priority. For example, if you want to spend time together, your accommodation has to be the priority. But if you desire to explore locations within a certain destination, you might opt for cheaper accommodation as you won’t spend much time in the lodge.
If you would be spending a great deal of time together, then a service apartment would be the ideal choice for you. Shortlet rentals afford space for group activities and private spaces for alone time when needed.
4. Pick activities for the trip
Now that you have settled on your goals, location, and accommodation logistics, it is now time for you to agree on your activities for the trip. As we advised earlier, your activities must align with your set goals and needs for the trip. It should also be within your agreed budget.
As much as possible, keep your list short and simple. This should make it easy for every group member to pick options without throwing too much confusion over too many options.
5. Put everyone into consideration
In creating a list of proposed activities, it is important to consider everyone’s peculiarities actively. For example, some might be more favorable to certain activities, while the personalities of others might make them lean more toward other things. As you would be planning the trip for different persons with individual personalities, you would have to find the best way to put everyone into perspective when planning.
Being considerate of every party member would mean that there are fewer chances of one or more members of the party feeling left out or out of place while on the trip. That way, everyone leaves the trip feeling satisfied and fulfilled as their own personal list or need has been checked off from the general group list of activities.
6. Be prepared to be flexible with your plans
In all your planning, you must not forget that things could change. Not everything is entirely under your control. Something sudden might come up, and might require a change of plans. Be flexible. Make your plans, but be prepared for an unforeseen change. This way, you are in an anticipatory state and would not be rocked too hard by a shift in plans.
Someone could cancel due to an emergency, and other things could also occur before and during your trip that might warrant either a slight or very drastic adjustment of plans.
Conclusion
Successful girls’ trips might seem technical to plan and almost impossible to achieve, but they are very much achievable. Once the right boxes are checked, and the appropriate t’s are crossed, you can be certain that a girls’ trip works!
