Coach holidays are having a bit of a resurgence in popularity. Especially with children’s holidays, group trips can be a cost effective way to organise a specialist journey. Just like buying in bulk, organising a group event can provide great value, while allowing the luxury of covering many different locations at once. if you’re thinking of organising a kids group holiday, check out these london coach companies to help you get on your way.
Whether it’s a school class, a Scout troupe, or a family holiday with lots of children, the best group holidays have strict itineraries. Chose a location with plenty of scope for a variety of activities. The classic school trip to France still causes even the most cynical of teenagers to smile. The port of Calais has welcomed many school classes over the years. In terms of travel the frequent ferries make it easy and affordable.
Ostensibly, a trip abroad is to help children improve their language skills. In reality, when faced with a French conversation, most children become super shy and refuse to use the language. But a road trip isn’t just about learning a language, it’s about experiencing a different culture, and it’s surprising how few children have ever travelled to a different county, let alone a new country.
Yorkshire is a county with plenty to offer. For children born and raised in a city, the sweeping moors can seem a world away from reality. Visit Scarborough’s long, curved beach and take a walk up the hill to the imposing castle. The north east is a great place for an educational holiday plunged in history. York is rich in Viking archeology, and a walking tour of the city should always lead to the famous gothic cathedral.
The final night of any group trip needs to be something to look forward to, otherwise the melancholies will set in long before the bags are packed. Why not hire a marquee and have a themed party based on what the children have learnt: if in Yorkshire make it Viking themed! Hire a dance floor and table linen and make it a proper party, the kids can make decorations as a craft project if there are any rainy days.
As enjoyable as group trips are, it’s imperative to organise entertainment for the travel, before long, miserable hours of ‘are we there yet’ ensue. The old fashioned games of eye spy still impress young children, but for older children, or larger groups, see if a coach with a DVD player is available. Because although the journey’s part of the fun of a holiday, it’s always good to have a backup distraction in place!
