It might be a new year, but the trend of group travel shows no signs of fading. It’s still hot and will continue to grow hotter as we move further into the year. If you haven’t taken advantage of this trend yet when planning your own travels, do so. Group travel is a meaningful way to explore the world alongside people who share your interests.
It’s also lucrative. You can make great money organizing a group trip of 10 or more travellers, even if it’s your first time doing so. And let’s not forget the fun. There’s nothing better than making memories that’ll last a lifetime alongside people who share your passions. Get in touch with Goway GroupsOnly to take the hassle out of group travel. We make booking groups easy.
Of course, you might want to know where everyone is headed to on a group vacation. We ran the numbers and see growing interest in these destinations in 2025. These countries offer a mix of familiar classics and new favourites that provide everything from breathtaking natural landmarks to celebrated food and drink to some of the swankiest travel experiences possible the world over.
Australia
It’s hard to beat the combination of celebrated cities, renowned wine regions, and iconic wildlife on a group tour of Australia. Group travellers are increasingly combining all three on a custom itinerary, venturing from Melbourne and Sydney to the wineries of the Barossa Valley before cruising the Great Barrier Reef or seeing Uluru/Ayers Rock in the Northern Territory. Group travellers seeking natural adventures and wildlife encounters have Australia at the top of their bucket list.
Bali
Bali has long attracted group travellers who want to combine beautiful beaches with cultural encounters and time in nature. The island is a natural paradise, with towering volcanoes, lush forests that are home to curious monkeys and beautiful rice paddies, and some of Asia’s best beaches. But increasingly, Bali attracts group travellers who are seeking a wellness retreat, as the Indonesian island is well-equipped to cater to travellers seeking healthy eating, meditation, yoga, and some old-fashioned rest and relaxation.
Dubai
The Emirati city of the future has long been a favourite for group travellers with all kinds of interests and that hasn’t changed in 2025. Shoppers delight in the city’s abundance of malls and souks, including the Dubai Mall and the Gold Souk. Group travellers who want luxury are seeking out its high-end hotels and premium tour experiences, from yacht cruises along the gulf to jeep safaris through the desert. The presence of the Burj Khalifa and other international landmarks only adds to the appeal for groups that want to check some iconic sights off their bucket lists. With Abu Dhabi nearby, the opportunities for group travellers here are almost endless.
Ghana
Ghana is extremely popular with groups, especially for travellers with African heritage who want to explore their ancestry. It’s also an affordable and safe African destination, with a stable government and a robust infrastructure that makes group travels across the country a breeze. Groups are shopping through the markets of the capital, Accra, going on safari in accessible and affordable game parks, and tracing their lineage along the Cape Coast, paying respect to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade.
Ireland
Ireland is growing more popular with group travellers who want to experience its famously warm welcome and soak up the iconic culture of the Emerald Isle. History buffs are delighted with the country’s abundance of castles from Cork to Kilkenny, while most travellers the world over are charmed by the natural greenery and coastal views. People of Irish heritage also seek out the opportunity to reconnect with their roots and learn a bit about Irish cultural heritage, including some fun slang terms and time honoured fashion of Irish craic.
Suggested Group Package to Ireland
New Zealand
New Zealand’s combination of wine, nature, and culture is hard to beat, especially for group travellers who are seeking bucket list adventure. The nation is famously beautiful, with winding coastlines, pastoral inlands, and snow-capped mountains. Group travellers engage with the nation’s Maori heritage at cultural centres in Rotorua, head on wine tours to savour Sauvignon Blanc and other wines in world-famous wine regions, and setjet to some of the world’s most famous movie sets, including Hobbiton on the North Island. Groups keep coming back for more.
Peru
Peru is home to the greatest archaeological wonders in the Americas and, as such, is a hotspot for groups who want to explore the past and check landmarks off their bucket lists. Machu Picchu doesn’t disappoint, but it’s not the only Incan wonder in the Sacred Valley, so groups aren’t waiting to head to Peru to explore its treasures for themselves. But Peru is a large and geographically diverse nation with more than just Incan ruins. It’s a foodie hotspot, so culinary groups are heading to Lima to eat at the restaurants that top the world’s best of charts. They’re also exploring the Amazon in the country’s north or taking time to fly over the Nazca Lines before hiking to the mind-bogglingly beautiful Rainbow Mountain east of Cusco.
South Africa
Safari wonders, relevant world history, gorgeous landscapes, a diverse and welcoming population: South Africa has a lot going for it and group travellers can mix and match their interests when exploring it on a group vacation. In Cape Town, they can go on a shopping spree along the waterfront, enjoy world-class restaurants, trace the history of Nelson Mandela at Robben Island, or explore the nearby winelands for endless tastings in beautiful surroundings. The nation is also bursting with safari game parks, most notably Kruger National Park, so group travellers are easily able to combine culture and safari game drives on a single vacation package.
Spain & Portugal
We’re cheating here, but Spain and Portugal are incredibly popular as a duo in group travel. Groups are spoiled for choice in these nations. They can feast on delicious food throughout the nations (seemingly every restaurant in Madrid, Lisbon, or Barcelona whips up exceptional cuisine), spoke world-famous landmarks such as the Sagrada Familia or Belem Tower, and enjoy the year-round mild weather, especially on the southern Mediterranean coast. Spain and Portugal are also easy to get to and get around in, making it even more appealing for group travellers from the US and Canada.
Thailand
Thailand is friendly, affordable, warm, and endlessly beautiful. That alone is enough to attract group travellers, but it’s not just the great value that draws group travellers here. It’s the chance to eat through the world ’s best street food in Bangkok, explore the hillside alongside elephants in the country’s north, snorkel through coral reefs and kayak through secluded coves in the islands of the south, and enjoy affordable luxury on the journey through. Thailand is made for group travel and it continues to be hot as we move into the new year.
Shirley is a proud Goway veteran specializing in the South Pacific for 30 years who has travelled extensively throughout all of Goway's destinations, but the Pacific region including Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific islands and Asia are definitely her favourite. There are very few corners of the region she has not visited and loved!
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