Group friend trips work best with a destination that offers both structured activities and free time — a full itinerary that leaves no room for spontaneous plans tends to frustrate at least some of the group, while zero structure can leave everyone unsure what to do together.
Booking one shared package (rather than everyone booking separately) usually simplifies logistics significantly and can unlock a better group rate, but it also means agreeing on a shared budget and destination before booking — worth settling early to avoid mid-planning disagreements.
A central home base — one villa, one hotel block of rooms, or one all-inclusive resort — tends to work better for friend groups than scattering across multiple properties, since it keeps the group together for shared meals and downtime without forcing everyone to be together every hour.
