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Where can I go on a trip with friends?

Amy Tan
Travel Planner & Founder, Planet Hoppers
Amy Tan is a Travel Planner and the Founder of Planet Hoppers, a boutique travel design team founded in 2002. Planet Hoppers specializes in brainstorming and creating itineraries for dream vacations, honeymoons, exotic adventures, family reunions, and group trips. Planet Hoppers is a TRUE accredited travel agency and a member of the Signature Travel Network, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and Travel Leaders. Amy earned a BA in Communications and a BS in Physics from the University of California, Davis in 2000.

Amy Tan

Travel Planner & Founder, Planet Hoppers

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Anywhere you'd normally travel without your friends is definitely an option. I'd recommend talking to them and coming to a consensus together. If it helps, try to think about what everyone likes to doin their spare time. If all of you love golfing, plan a trip to a famous golf course!

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What should I bring?

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Bring plenty of food and things you all enjoy, like board games or other multiplayer activities. The rest depends on the type of place you're going because you will need weather-appropriate clothing and supplies.

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A friend invited us to stay in a condo they rented for a month. We will be staying 2 weeks and he said we didn't need to pay anything but we'd like to. How do we decide how much to pay?

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Consider how expensive the area around the condo is. If it's in an costly area, such as by the beach or a major city, consider giving your friend a couple hundred dollars. You could also consider giving your friend a gift, instead of money, to thank them for their hospitality, such as a bottle of wine, a gift card to their favorite store, or dinner at a nice restaurant on your last night.

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If I want to plan a trip across country, how far in advance should I start planning?

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I would suggest you give yourself three months so that you can really think things through. Make sure you have contingency plans for anything that might go wrong.

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How much money should I be spending while traveling?

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Not much. Bring food to avoid spending money. Other than souvenirs then not much.

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What setbacks can occur during planning?

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Not having enough money, not having gas in the car, delays, things getting in the way, someone dying, etc.

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