Group trips are the best…except when they’re not. Going on vacation with a group of your closest friends and creating a ton of memories always sounds like a great idea, but travel has a way of testing one’s limits. No matter how well you pre-plan, uncertainties are bound to arise, and – let’s face it – that’s usually when you really get to know a person. Here are five tips for surviving your first group trip, whether taking a weekend getaway with your bestie or signing up for a budget group tour with pals.

Group trips are the best…except when they’re not. Going on vacation with a group of your closest friends and creating a ton of memories always sounds like a great idea, but travel has a way of testing one’s limits. No matter how well you pre-plan, uncertainties are bound to arise, and – let’s face it – that’s usually when you really get to know a person. Here are five tips for surviving your first group trip, whether taking a weekend getaway with your bestie or signing up for a budget group tour with pals.