Okay, the group has spoken (or at least liked the poll), and now you’ve got your destination.
Cue the excitement.
Cue the Pinterest boards.
Cue the… awkward silence in the group chat?
Let’s fix that.
Here’s the deal — if you’re going to pull this off without the stress of chasing people down or posting “Hey y’all, we going to Dubai — here’s the details 👇🏽” and getting zero replies…
Then you’ve got to market the trip right.
Yes, I said market.
Even if you’re not a travel agent (and don’t want to be one), planning a group trip still means getting people excited enough to commit.
And here’s the mindset shift:
You and your roommate are going no matter what.
Whether it turns into a full-blown group trip or just the two of you riding camels into the sunset — it’s still happening.
That energy is contagious, and it makes people feel safe to join in.
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🔥 Here Are the Next 3 Things You Need to Do:
- Make It Official — But Don’t Be Boring
Head over to Canva and grab a cute trip flyer template. CLICK HERE for Templates
Yes, the kind with big photos, bold prices, and real info — not another wordy group chat paragraph.
💡 Pro Tip: Grab resort images directly from Expedia or Google — they’re usually high-res and beautiful.
Include the total price, hotel-only price, deposit amount, and final payment date.
Set your deposit deadline at least 2 weeks after your announcement to give people time to budget.
- Control the Flow of Info
When someone replies, “Send me the deets!” don’t dump everything in the chat.
Text them back with a short, clean message that includes:
• Resort name (privately!)
• Travel dates
• What’s included
• Their price from the flyer
• The link to your booking engine
(This is the golden moment — make sure it’s ready!)
If you already booked your flight, share your airline + flight times too.
That way everyone stays aligned.
This way, people can book the full trip with one click and a small deposit — no back and forth.
- Harness the Right Attention
This is the energy that builds momentum.
It makes the trip look real and feel official.
People stop sleeping on it.
They start asking questions, sharing the flyer, and picturing themselves there.
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I know I said we were going to talk about villas… and we will.
But let me just say this:
Private rentals can be amazing — but they’re not for every group.
They require a close-knit crew or someone willing to take the biggest financial hit if people flake.
More on that next time.
👉 Stay tuned for: “Why Private Villas Aren’t as Perfect as Instagram Makes Them Look — And How to Make One Work If You Still Want That Vibe.”