Helpful hacks in planning a barkada trip

Travelling can either make or break a friendship.

While going on a vacation with a big group of friends is fun, differences on interests may take a toll on making the most out of your holiday together—that is, if you don’t know how to properly plan it.

Prevent FO—or friendship over—scenarios from happening by acknowledging and being aware of each barkada member’s role in creating the best holiday ever. Not sure how you’d fit in the equation? Read on to find out which of these common personalities resonates with you the most and what you can contribute to your vacation:

The Flight Finder

A great trip starts with booking a ticket to your dream destination. You love scouring for cheap flights and alerting your friends immediately about seat sales. You calculate and compare to get the best results. Frankly, without you, your barkada trip may not even push through.

Helpful hack: Comparing flight deals between airlines is already the standard. What you don’t want to forget comparing are round trip flights and two one-way flights. Single tickets can give more flexibility to your schedule and can even be cheaper sometimes.

The Hotel Hunter

Looking for a place to stay is tough, especially if it’s for a big group. But for you, hunting for hotels is fun because it makes you all the more excited. You particularly like looking at the photos of hotel rooms and mentally taking first dibs on the bed with the best view.

Helpful hack: Instead of searching hotels one by one, use a website that can give you the best accommodation deals like TravelBook.ph. The website, which has 3,400 hotels nationwide, will serve as your one-stop shop in planning where to sleep for your vacation.

Once you register and become a member, you may now avail of their Pay at Hotel, No Credit Card Needed scheme that is available in 1,300 popular partner hotels nationwide.

No more waiting in line to pay over the counter or worry to encode your credit card details. You may register for free at www.travelbook.ph/users/register/ (It only takes about 30 seconds!).

The Designated Organizer

The devil is in the details and meticulously filling in your spreadsheet with itinerary details is your thing. Someone’s allergic to shrimp? You omit seafood restaurants in your itinerary. Someone wants a physical activity? You try to find an easy hike for everyone. You take delight in making sure no one gets left behind.

Helpful hack: Set a day to talk to the whole barkada about what every member wants to do, where to go, or what to eat in your chosen destination. This will give you enough room to address everyone’s differences prior to the trip. Once you’ve decided, you can also check TravelBook.ph Tours & Activities for activities your barkada can do for less.

The Picture Perfectionist

You love taking photos of the place and of the group! When something tickles your fancy, you immediately take out your camera, ready for a quick snapshot. For you, pictures are important—otherwise, it never happened.

Helpful hack: Don’t miss out on group photos! Carry a light retractable tripod or selfie stick with you and enjoy being part of the big picture! Also, learn to maximize the timer function and remote.

Ready to have an adventure of a lifetime with your barkada? Visit and register at www.travelbook.ph and start exploring with friends!