{"id":1985,"date":"2017-09-28T09:28:43","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T09:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebe.co.za\/thebeblog\/?p=1985"},"modified":"2017-10-04T09:29:05","modified_gmt":"2017-10-04T09:29:05","slug":"planning-educational-group-travel-homework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebe.co.za\/thebeblog\/2017\/09\/planning-educational-group-travel-homework\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning educational group travel? Do your homework!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A school rugby team <strong>touring<\/strong> Argentina, a college cultural group visiting art galleries in Italy, a junior karate club taking part in a tournament in Tokyo; whatever the reasons for your <strong>group travelling<\/strong> abroad, a successful trip relies on three things; planning, planning, planning!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to start your travel planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Planning for an international group trip should start at least a year before departure. There is much to do. Organisers who have educational group travel experience, invariably advise first-timers to partner with a good <strong>Travel Management Company<\/strong> (TMC).<\/p>\n<p>From the start, TMC adds value with a detailed planning strategy that emphasises all the somewhat complicated, mandatory documents required for <strong>travelling from South Africa with minors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn about the destination country<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In an unpredictable world, parents are understandably concerned about their children\u2019s welfare, especially when travelling to and spending time in a foreign country. Specialist knowledge about the destination country\u2019s people; their beliefs, dress codes, cuisine, etc. is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Invite TMC representatives to all planning meetings. They will give great <strong>travel tips and advice<\/strong>, invaluable information about the destination countries and answer questions from you, the parents, chaperones and children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention to detail is important<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speak to TMC and do your homework. What are the country\u2019s cultural taboos; the dos and don\u2019ts? What is the expected weather during the visit? Obviously, safety is a top priority.<\/p>\n<p>Ask TMC about the best comprehensive <strong>travel insurance<\/strong> for both adults and children. Let children share responsibility by introducing a buddy-buddy system whereby each child is accountable for another child.<\/p>\n<p>Research what medication is allowed in the destination country and, if there is a problem, what equivalents are available. Ask TMC\u2019s advice. Organise that accompanying adults have access to a comprehensive profile on each child which includes any allergies, specific eating habits, culture, emergency details, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communicate your expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Very importantly, be clear about your expectations before departure. Have a clearly communicated disciplinary code that applies throughout the trip. This is where the one adult to 10 children ratio is especially relevant. A full itinerary that occupies the children throughout the day deters disciplinary problems.<\/p>\n<p>By planning properly, partnering with a reputable Travel Management Company and doing your homework, you\u2019re ensuring that both your adult \u201cmanagement team\u201d and group of children have a superb experience they\u2019ll remember forever. 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