The holiday season is not just about relishing delicious meals, exchanging gifts, and spending time with family; it's also a great time to take a trip with family and friends. Travelling with a large family is not an easy task because it involves a lot of planning and a lot of money.

That isn't to say that there aren't ways to make your vacation plans less stressful. Use these tips to make vacation planning and implementation easier and hassle-free!

Choose Your Destination

Before you plan a vacation for a large family or friends or a group, the first thing is to find out what would be the best place for the trip, as it might be tricky. This is to ensure that the location you choose offers something that everyone will appreciate or at the very least be willing to attempt. Consider ease of travel to the location, price, weather, and activities for all age groups.

Book Everything In Advance

One may truly appreciate the value and ease of prebooking when travelling with their big family. A group vacation is all about the bond, and living in the moment and making a reservation allows you to do just that.
Book the flight tickets in advance to minimize any delays. It’s better to reserve a large rental car or van earlier. It’s always a good choice to rent villas, large homes or farm houses as it will be more fun and cheaper. Staying in a home gives you more flexibility, as you can cook some of your meals for a large group, play some board games together, and many more.

Keep Your Travel Documents Handy

This should go without saying, yet we tend to neglect critical travel documents when we are in a hurry. Keep them in a passport holder or in a small bag with a sling to be both convenient and safe. Also, keep copies of your original paperwork and never keep all of your original documents in the same spot or bag.

Plan for Food, Food, Food

Going out to dine with a large family can be stressful, but planning ahead and booking in advance can help alleviate some of the tension, such as the dreaded squabbling about what to eat, which restaurant to dine at, and long waits to be seated. You can also come up with an abridged list of restaurants, cafes, or eateries and work off of that if you want more freedom.
Another option is, it will be cheaper if you cook your own meals depending upon where you stay or you can order outside catering delivered or in some accommodations, in-house catering services will be available. Pack plenty of snacks and have a water bottle handy.

Don't Tire Everyone Out

When you're on vacation, it's natural to want to cram as many activities as possible into each day. Instead, limit big outings or activities to one per day so that you can thoroughly enjoy the activity without overworking yourself or your group. Doing multiple activities on a single day can tire not only the kids but also the adults in your group. Have an itinerary, but be flexible. Take into account everyone’s preferences and allow plenty of down time.

Always Carry Wet Wipes

Even if your children are no longer toddlers and your group consists solely of adults, you should include wet wipes in your packing list. They not only help clean up after your kids when they get a little messy, but they also can keep you clean. From removing dirt from your face and hands to wiping sweat away when needed, wet wipes serve a variety of uses for both young and old.

Group pictures

One large group photo is the best way to commemorate the trip and to have something to look back on. Share your photo with your extended friends and family.

Planning a large group family trip might be challenging, but these trips are the kind to build memories like no other and strengthen the bonds.

We hope that nothing stands in the way of your amazing family vacation now that you've read these helpful large group travel tips. Travel safe and happy holiday!