✈️ Is a Group Trip Right for You (or the Person You Support)?
- adventurewithoutli
- Jul 1
- 3 min read
Group travel can be exciting, meaningful, and incredibly fun — but it’s not the right fit for everyone. At Adventure Without Limits, we believe the best trips happen when travelers feel safe, prepared, supported, and included. That starts with making sure the experience is a good match.
So how do you know if a group trip is right for you or the person you support?
Here are a few things to consider as you decide:
🤝 1. Do You Enjoy Being Around Others?
Our trips are small (no more than 3 travelers), but there’s still shared space — from car rides to meals and activities. You don’t have to be super social, but you do need to feel comfortable sharing the day with others.
💬 If you or your loved one need lots of downtime or personal space, that’s okay! We can talk about how to build that into your trip.
🛠️ 2. Can You Follow a Basic Schedule (With Support)?
We create structured, sensory-aware itineraries with support built in. But we do need to stay on a loose schedule so we don’t miss ticket times, reservations, or group activities.
📋 If your traveler prefers unstructured time or struggles with transitions, we’ll help you figure out if this format can work — or if a future trip with more flexibility might be better.
🧠 3. Do You Feel Comfortable With New Environments?
It’s normal to feel nervous before a new experience. We provide visuals, video previews, packing lists, and sensory details to help make transitions smoother. But even a day trip usually includes:
A new location
A new routine
New people and activities
New sounds, sights, and expectations
That can be exciting or overwhelming, depending on the person.
💡 We offer tools and conversations ahead of time to help you decide if this change feels doable with support.
🧳 4. Do You Have the Right Support in Place?
Our trips include on-trip support from trained staff (that’s me, Phillip!) — but we’re not 1:1, nursing, or behavior support providers. We offer help with:
Medication reminders
Transportation and navigation
Daily decision-making and safety
Emotional reassurance and social guidance
Basic ADLs (eating, hygiene, dressing)
If you or your loved one needs hands-on medical or behavioral care, let’s talk first to see if this is the right setting or if we can adapt.
🌈 5. Are You Excited to Try Something New?
The most important thing? Willingness. If you’re open to trying something new — with help and time to prepare — you’re already off to a great start.
We don’t expect perfection. We expect growth, support, and flexibility. That’s why we’re here.
✅ Group Trip Decision Checklist
Is a Group Trip a Good Fit?
Use this checklist to help you decide. If you're unsure about any item, we’re happy to talk it through!
[✓] I enjoy being around others (even just a little)
[✓] I can follow a basic daily schedule with support
[✓] I feel okay visiting new places, even just for a day
[✓] I can handle some sensory changes with tools/support
[✓] I don’t need full-time medical or behavioral assistance
[✓] I want to try something new and supported
[✓] I have support to talk through what to expect beforehand
[✓] I feel better when I have a plan — and someone to help me follow it
🚌 First Time? Try a Day Trip!
Day trips are a great way to experience supported group travel without an overnight stay. If you’re new to travel or easing into group experiences, check out these upcoming one-day adventures:
🟢 July 19: Boston Day Trip
🌊 August 2: Kennebunkport Coastal Day Trip
⚾ August 30: Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway
🍁 September 13: Lincoln/Woodstock, NH Foliage Day Trip
🎄 December 20: Magic of Christmas Show at Merrill Auditorium, Portland
Each trip includes transportation, support, admission, and meals — all designed for comfort and fun!
👉 Learn more or register at adventurewithoutlimits.org/trips
💬 We’d Love Your Input!
Not ready to book a trip just yet? No problem! We’re planning our 2026 calendar and would love to hear from you.
📋 Take our quick Trip Interest Survey to let us know what kinds of trips you (or someone you support) would enjoy.🎁 Complete the survey by July 14 and you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift card!
🙌 Help Us Grow!
If you found this post helpful, please share it with a friend or colleague who supports an adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
✅ We’re also working toward a big milestone:🎯 100 Facebook followers! Once we hit that goal, we’ll give away a stainless steel Adventure Without Limits travel mug to one lucky follower! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572466083742
Thanks for being part of our inclusive travel community 💙
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