Mayan Palace Trip!!

[Kay H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kay H]

I'm not planning on going on the next TUG cruise because I already cruised the Mexican Riviera plus I'm going to Ireland and Scotland in Sept and I think that will be it.

[janapur Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close janapur]

I know this will venture off topic and perhaps may warrant its own thread. However, I have found the discussion with regard to expectations when travelling in groups to be fascinating.

We love to travel with other couples, but have found fewer and fewer opportunities and I'm afraid it's because of us!

We used to be the "go to " couple because we are always willing and able to drop everything and go. Our two closest couples are self-proclaimed beach loungers. Their biggest decision of the day is where to eat for supper. We are a bit of the opposite- maybe too much so. We are very candid and comfortable parting ways in the morning and meeting up at night, but I wonder if the others don't like to travel with energizer bunnies. Hopefully, we don't give the impression that we are planning their vacation as well. I'm always a little nervous about everyone enjoying themselves, especially if it's a ts experience which I've orchestrated and am always raving about. Is there an effective way to insure everyone's vacation needs are being met?

I would think that group trips are more difficult for the shy, or at least less outspoken.

I don't want to stir the pot, merely wondering what has worked for others.

Jana

[Kay H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kay H]

My feeling is that just because people travel together or room together, that shouldn't prevent anyone from doing what they like to do. If someone wants to shop or go on a day venture and another wants to sit at the beach or pool, each should be able to do what each wants.

If someone wants to eat out and someone wants to eat in, why can't each do as he/she chooses?

If someone wants to arise early and another likes to sleep in, it should be no problem.

When traveling with others, there are different personalities and different activity levels all at the same place at the same time. Each should feel free to do what is in their comfort zone. I don't feel as if I have to depend on others to to be entertained. JMHO

[janapur Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close janapur]

Excellent, so I don't have to feel guilty for not planning an itinerary to meet everyone's wishes. How exhausting!

I do think that the critical component is the ability and willingness to speak up and take initiative.

Thanks for your reply, Kay.

Jana

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

I think this is a great topic. I have some feelings on this also. Will start a new thread. shaggy