5 Key Travel Tips for Group Leaders
Pilgrims have a lot of questions. After all, many are going overseas for the first time on pilgrimage. So it pays to have some answers in your quiver. That’s one of the reasons we have created so many Two-Minute Travel Tips videos. Below is a sampling of some answers to the most frequently asked questions you may get when leading a group.
1.) Be Flexible on Pilgrimage
Sometimes plans change. This happens not only on pilgrimage but in life. How can pilgrims be more flexible when they travel? Check out these tips to learn more!
2.) The Perfect Carry-On
It can be challenging to figure out what to pack in a carry-on bag for a long flight overseas. We have some great tips to get you started!
3.) Know Before You Go
You have booked a pilgrimage, but now you have a ton of questions. We completely understand! Here are some tips to help you out!
4.) Documents
Each pilgrim receives a package in the mail with documents prior to traveling on pilgrimage. It’s important to review them. Here is a quick rundown of what is included.
5.) Tipping On Pilgrimage
Pilgrims often ask what the guidelines are for tipping on pilgrimage. While tips are usually collected up front for the Holy Land, this is not always the case for other countries. Matt shares some helpful insight on this topic.
When you travel on pilgrimage with us, you will receive guidelines regarding tipping, but here is a list to help you become familiarized:
Bus driver: $6.00 per person, per day
Tour guide: $8.00 per person, per day
Local city tour guide: $2.00 person, per day
Porterage: $2.00 per bag in & $2.00 per bag out at each hotel
Waiters/Wait Staff: $2.00 per person, per meal
Cleaning staff/Chambermaids: $2.00-$3.00 per person, per day
Church donations: $1.00-$2.00 per person, every Mass
Incidentals/Misc.: $100.00
But Wait, There’s More!
Bonus: Lost Luggage – Part One
Sometimes it happens – you arrive at your destination and find out your checked luggage didn’t make it. This could turn into a stressful situation, but not for you because now you will be prepared! Here is part one of what to do to prepare in the event your luggage gets lost.
Bonus: Lost Luggage – Part 2
Losing luggage can very quickly create a stressful situation, but we encourage you not to panic. Learning what to do if this situation arises will help reduce stress and give you peace of mind.