Active Travel

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In: Europe, Grabbing Life, Travel Inspiration

I think we’ve made it fairly clear that Grab Your Group & GO is dedicated to celebrating and embracing the power of connecting through shared experiences. Fresh back from a bike trip through Mallorca with Backroads: The Active Travel Company, I can say that this form of travel is the ultimate expression of sharing experiences…Continue Reading

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In: Europe, Travel Inspiration

Okay… I had a boss that often used to say “sometimes it is better to be lucky than good.” Well, boy did I get lucky with these words my brilliant friend Vanessa shared with me regarding our very limited time in Venice. This is some good stuff – entertaining reading filled with historic tidbits and a guide that includes snacks at almost every turn…Continue Reading

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In: Travel Inspiration, Travel Tips

Nothing makes me happier than pondering and planning the details of our next trip or adventure.  Plan a ski trip for 5 families? On it!  Take 12 moms and 20+ kids to Hershey Park? Put me in charge.  Monthly Theater Group for 240 and growing? Bring it on!  That being the case you would think I would run screaming away from any kind of pre-organized travel managed by a tour group, but that is not the case…Continue Reading

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In: Asia

Michael and Stacie closed their China tour down with 3 days in Beijing. Not Stacie’s favorite city, but sounds like the gateway to some pretty interesting and iconic experiences. Their day at an unrestored portion of The Great Wall alone makes me want to grab my group and go…Continue Reading

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In: Central and South America, Must GO Destinations

My philosophy when going on big trips with the tween set (ages 9 to 12) is to throw two things at the situation: animals and adventure.  Animals offer an immediate connection that raises the cortisol levels in our brains which equals warm happy feelings.  Adventure provides adrenaline and meaningful activities that keep their traveling brains and bodies busy.  Our 3 part tour of Ecuador a few years back offered animals and adventure in copious amounts…Continue Reading