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Planning Your Own Trip vs. A Packaged Itinerary
Language Travel: learn a new language while travelling abroad.
After months of painstaking planning and researching you have finally decided where you want to go to learn the new language, congratulations!
You have conquered the first big step towards language travel. One of the first things you want to do is actually see and explore the new city, town or country you are in. But the question is do you plan your own trips or sign up for a packaged tour... Read More
What Is An Itinerary?
Typically they include language courses, accommodation, activities, and meals. Sometimes depending on the tour it may include a guide / teamer as well. You can also choose the duration of the tour... Read More
Benefits - Packaged Tours
Structure
Many people who thrive in a structured environment choose a packaged itinerary. Especially if you need motivation to do activities that you normally would not do alone. An itinerary guarantees your participation in the activities you plan to do...

Ideal for Making Friends/Solo Travelers
The social aspect of a packaged tour is a major attraction for many people. Solo travel can be a scary experience and intimidating. A group tour can help ease those anxieties. Your chances of meeting new friends that could potentially bloom into a short or long-term friendship are higher...

Economical
Probably one of the most beneficial factors from a packaged itinerary is that you can save more money with a bundle deal. An itinerary tends to be cheaper altogether, as opposed to booking everything individually in addition to purchasing all your food and attraction entrance fees...
Benefits - Planning Individual Trips
Flexibility
While organized structure can be a definite bonus for people, packaged tours can also be inflexible. It’s important to know beforehand when you purchase a tour that you commit to follow the itinerary and accommodations. Most likely, if at the last minute need to change your plans you will not be allowed to do so...

Independence
If you are not a very social person and work best doing solitary excursions then a packaged tour with a group could be uncomfortable and not as enjoyable. There is also the risk of being placed in a group you don’t get along...
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Written by SC GEOS guest writer: Melissa Lang
The information and views set out in this article do not reflect the official opinion of SC GEOS Languages Plus. Neither the SC GEOS Languages Plus nor any person acting on its behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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