How to Plan an Orlando Vacation for a Church Groups
In many ways, Orlando is the perfect place to vacation for a church group. That said, there are so many things to do and so many attractions to consider that it can easily become overwhelming to plan. The good news is that we’ve created this handy guide to help you successfully plan your Orlando vacation.
Step one: Figure out transportation
First, figure out how you’re going to get to Orlando. Will you charter a bus or will you fly? Obviously, cost will help dictate this as well as how far away you live from Orlando. Remember that chartering a bus comes with its own expenses, like food costs for the length of the trip. In many instances, spending more on airfare can essentially pay for itself when you consider how much more time you’ll have in Orlando.Tips for booking group flights
You could simply go to the website of your favorite travel site and book your tickets. However, if your church group has at least ten people then you can likely get a discount for a group flight. Each airlines is difference, but most will offer around 5% off total airfare for groups of at least ten. In some cases, the airline may require 20 people for the group fair.The easiest way to get the cost of group airline tickets is to call the major airlines and ask them for their group discount rates. They are likely to have an entire department dedicated to issuing group tickets. That’s where you’re likely to get the best rates but you can also get a number of other benefits:
- Most group ticketing departments don’t make you pay the entire fare upfront.
- On average, you’ll pay a down payment of $50 per seat and the balance will be due a month before the date of the flight.
- For larger groups, group ticketing is likely the only way you’d be able to get tickets together on the same plane.
Step two: Decide where you’ll stay
There are many options for accommodations in the Orlando area. The two main choices are Orlando hotels and vacation homes rentals. Vacation homes are typically a better choice for large groups. They have a lot of amenities that can be useful, such as private pools, full kitchens, and numerous bathrooms. That said, they’re not always the right choice. Here are some tips to help you get the best deals on Orlando hotels or vacation homes.You may be able to get a group discount at Orlando hotels
If you’re planning to book several Orlando hotels then you may be eligible for group discounts. Keep in mind that these are often not offered during peak travel times, such as summer or winter break. It’s best to book your hotel through a travel company that specializes in Orlando hotels. They can help you decide what the best options are.Once the rooms have been booked, make sure you choose the rooming arrangements before you leave on the trip. Hand out room assignments to everyone in the group so that they’ll know who they’re staying with. If changes need to be made, you want to do that well ahead of time – not in the middle of the chaos of everyone trying to move into their rooms.