Travel Tip Tuesday | Motor-coach Travel Etiquette
Five Things Not To Do On A Motor-coach Escorted Tour
Traveling with an escorted motor-coach small group on a is fun. After all, the people you are traveling with have basically the same interests that you do in experiencing a new destination and making the most of it. Small motor-coach group travel is always rewarding especially when passengers are respectful and considerate of one another. When you are traveling on a small group tour there are a few things that you should remember that your fellow passengers will appreciate.
Rules on the motor-coach road.
1. Be On-Time | There is nothing worse than everyone seated on the motor-coach ready to go, only to be delayed by one person. Don’t be that person! Give yourself enough time to pack up, have something to eat, take the last bathroom break and get on the motor-coach on time! If you get out to stretch your legs at a rest stop, make sure you are back on the motor-coach on the time. If you are tardy, apologize to the group.
2. Be Respectful | Somehow, there is an unwritten rule that once we choose a seat on a motor-coach, it is ours for the duration of the tour. In regard to seating, you should always be respectful of your fellow passengers and their personal space. Keep your possessions in your own space and don’t encroach on others’ seats.
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3. Entertainment and Conversations | Most of us don’t enjoy hearing other people’s conversations, so try to keep your conversations low. Limit cell phone use as phone conversations can be disruptive. You can always make a cell phone call at the next stop. Entertainment is a personal way to pass the time. If you play a movie or want to listen to music, don’t blast it, bring headphones so that you don’t disturb your fellow travelers.
4. Snacks | Messy snacks or those with pungent smells that linger are not good choices for motor-coach travel. Try to choose light portable food with minimal wrappers. Dispose of trash properly and keep your personal space neat.
5. Pack Light | Try to avoid bringing too much onboard a motor-coach. Take only what your need and put it in a small travel bag that can fit in the overhead compartment above your seat. If you have specific items such as medication, glasses, reading material, or water, store them in a second small bag under your seat.
The bottom line of motor-coach etiquette is to be polite, especially when you expect to be with the same group of people over a period of days or weeks. Show respect and consideration for your fellow passengers, and they will respond in kind.