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Have you ever been on vacation with friends and heard someone say, “We should all take a trip together”? It sounds like a great idea. Then someone has to actually organize it. Where should you go? When can everyone travel? What will it cost? Which hotel or cruise should you choose? Who is keeping track of deposits and deadlines? What happens when one couple wants a different room category, someone wants to extend the trip, and someone else hasn’t responded to the last three e

There’s something special about traveling with other people. Some of my favorite travel memories aren’t just about where I was. They’re about who I was with when I experienced it. That’s one of the reasons I’m such a fan of small group travel. For me, the benefits of small group travel come down to having people to share the experience with, having some of the planning and logistics taken care of, and still having enough freedom to make the trip your own. I’m not talking abou

When most travelers think about river cruising, they picture Europe: the Rhine, Danube, medieval towns, castles, vineyards and Christmas markets. And for good reason. European river cruising is wonderful. But there are some fascinating river cruises outside Europe, including journeys on the Nile, Mekong, Chobe, Magdalena and Amazon. Some of these are particularly intriguing to me because the river isn't simply a beautiful route between cities. It's part of the story of the de

If you’ve heard the term “hosted group travel,” you may wonder exactly what that means. When I say I’m “hosting” a trip, I sometimes wonder if people picture me standing at the front of a tour bus with a microphone. That’s definitely not what I have in mind. For me, a hosted group trip means I’ve chosen a destination and experience I’m excited about, invited a small group of travelers to join me, and I’m there as both a fellow traveler and an extra layer of support. What Is H