Become a Group Travel Organizer
and You Could Travel Free
and Make Money
by Susan Farmer


Jessica gazed out at the incredible beauty at Lake Powell. There was something spiritual about the place they had just been to, Rainbow Bridge.
The Native Americans considered the area sacred, and Jessica could see why. She looked around at her companions wondering if they felt it
too. By the wonder on their faces she thought they must feel the power and grace of Rainbow Bridge. As their group boarded their luxurious 55 foot houseboat, Jessica smiled to herself. Finally, someplace she had always wanted to see and now she had. And it hadn't cost her a dime.
She was still learning, but this trip she considered a success. She was a Group Travel Organizer. If you like this idea,here are some ideas to get you started, too.

First, think of a destination you would like to explore. Here are some ideas.

The Grand Canyon
Lake Powell
Alaska
National Parks
San Juan Islands
Africa
Mexico
Caribbean
Puerto Rico

You get the idea.

Here are some other ideas for trips you may want to organize:

Spa Trips
Train Trips
Theme Parks
River Cruises
Regular Cruises
Dude Ranches
Educational Trips
Theme Cruises
Luxury Tent Camping Trips
House Boating Trips
Fishing Trips
Barge Cruises (popular in Europe)

Other theme based trips might include the following:

Adventure Trips
Christian Trips
Singles
Single Parents
Seniors
Jewish
Rodeo Lovers
Western Lovers
Horse Lovers

Well you get the idea. The lists and ideas can be almost endless. Ok, so now you have the idea and location and theme. So what to do next?
Well, next decide how many days you would like the trip to be. Also decide on a price per person. Don't forget to factor in your expenses for
the trip and some profit. Decide on the time of year you would like the trip to be. If money is to be a factor, of course off season traveling
can save a bundle. Next decide on the number of activities you want included (such as swimming with the dolphins). Ok, you've decide
on the trip. Now whats next? Now you can start concentrating on promotion.

Put ads in your newspaper. Print an itinerary and include your departure date. Use your community bulletin boards and hand out flyers about the trip
(make sure you print the itinerary on the flyer). See if you can leave your flyers in restaurants, hair salons and other businesses. You should give yourself plenty of time for promotion (say six months). When people contact you try to get early commitments and perhaps give a discount for early bookings.

Always make sure you have enough insurance for such a business. Consult your insurance agent. This is something you should not skimp on. Just because you are the organizer, your client might think you are responsible if he/she breaks a leg, etc.

Warm wishes,

Susan Farmer