Originally Posted by
locogringo
Going against what Danny Boy said, we're 8 trips in and have been a part of 6 different groups, usually because of when we were available to go (hectic work/life schedule) and who would be there at that time. All have been wonderful in their own ways, never demanded that anyone hang out exclusively with them, and we've never had an issue making friends outside of any group present. The biggest thing we enjoy about going with a group is the build-up for the trip that a group fosters. Whether there is a private Facebook page, group website, private forum on here, etc., the ability to interact with other folks who’ll be there when you will helps break the ice a little, and lets that awesome giddiness grow the closer you get to trip dates. Heck, some members of one group we were with were doing a live blog of their travel day because they got down a day early – made the rest of us sooo jealous but happy at the same time.