Vacations were invented as a way to spend more time with the ones we love. While there’s absolutely no truth to that, I do believe that that’s what vacations have become about, and thankfully so. When we decide to take a break from our daily lives and unwind, many times we unwind with someone we love and have experiences we wouldn’t normally have with that person. It’s a wonderful thing, this whole vacation idea.
And, sometimes, we want to unwind with a whole mess of loved ones – friends, (grand)children, in-laws(?) – but it can be hard to gather everyone together. For instance – I’m in Philadelphia but my brother lives in Phoenix, my mother in Plattsburgh (Canada for all intents and purposes), my brother-in-law in Baltimore and my in-laws (yes, I like mine) near Fredericksburg.
Trying to get everyone together – and finding decent airfare – for a family vacation makes Nick a sad boy. But, that’s how I found Flights with Friends, from my friends at travel industry website Tnooz.
Flights with Friends aims to simplify coordinating trips and airfare for small groups (2-9 people). It’s actually a very straightforward idea – here are the steps as laid out on their website:
- Tell them where you want to go
- They search over 150 sites for the cheapest airfares and room rates to get you the best price
- Invite your friends or family
- Gather everyone together via email or Facebook
- Plan and book together
- Chat with your friends/family, mark the flights you like and find out when they book
It’s really that easy. Just tell Flights with Friends where you want to go, tell your friends about your plans and stay in touch all in one place.
What travel websites do you use most frequently when planning your trips?
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