According to the Miles Ahead Traveler Survey, 79% of travelers are intending to travel with family or friends as soon as it’s relatively safe to do so, with 43% reporting they are even more likely to book a group trip than they were before. 

From Zoom happy hours to House Party quiz nights and WhatsApp group messages, it didn’t take long for us to find multiple ways to connect during the lockdown. These virtual workarounds for social distancing seem to have strengthened bonds and fueled our desire to share real-life experiences with the people we love – preferably on a vacation and as soon as possible. 

“I’ve been capitalizing on the lower flight and travel costs to book trips with family and friends,” says Alana Katzen, 31, Sales Director at Michael Kors. “I booked a cabin on Lake George for a reunion with friends later in the summer, and my family is celebrating all of the birthdays and occasions we missed during quarantine with a trip to Barbados over the holidays.” 

Staying healthy while away remains a top priority for even the most eager vacationers. Timeshare properties allow groups to stay in spacious, fully-equipped, private suites while still enjoying the security and facilities of a luxury resort when they want them. Book through KOALA to reconnect with loved ones in an environment you control. 

Some of our favorite properties for groups include the Marriott OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, Wyndham Inn on the Harbor in Newport and The Grandview at Las Vegas.