Norfolk Minibus Hire has accomplished a great deal more than just documenting catastrophic planning mistakes; we’ve taken the complete chaos of group travel and created something so organized, it makes sense, if not more so, than any twist plot line you’d see in a Christopher Nolan movie.
Everything from just simply forgetting to count how many people were going, to forgetting where to pick everybody up from, to the individual who “definitely responded” even if that response could not be found anywhere… All this was eliminated as easily as it would be to identify the undercooked chicken in the hands of Gordon Ramsay.
There’s simply no reason to “wing it” when you can “plan” your trip! Instead of a typical planning approach, this is like the Seven Deadly Sins intermingled with David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” methodology!
Using the unique experiences of logistics professionals who have been part of more failed planning attempts than all the candidates that’ve been eliminated on “The Apprentice” combined (think Marie Kondo’s systematic clean-up and organize approach, but for logistical needs), Norfolk Minibus Hire has developed a list of all seven of the deadly sins of group travel that closely align with what Dante did in the writing of the Inferno.
Sin Behaviour #1- Wrath ( Raging Last-Minute Bookings) “It’s difficult to find transport 48 hours before you leave during peak holiday times and then be angry because there is very little left available!”
“In fact, Saturday Minibuses in August need to be booked on pretty much the same basis as a Taylor Swift concert – months in advance, so get calendar reminders set just like Nasa does for countdowns!”
Norfolk Minibus Hire Solution: “Book Early, Get Confirmation, Sleep Easy.”
Sin Behaviour #2 – Sloth (the ‘someone will take care of it for me’ delusion) “I assume that my transport is going to magically arrange itself just like they do in all of those Nancy Meyers movies and everything just works out perfectly. Guess what? You’re not Meryl Streep and those logistics are going to take some serious work on your part!”
Norfolk Minibus Hire Solution: “Delegate responsibility to one adult, delegate decision-making responsibility to that same adult, and then allow that adult to keep his/her sanity!”
Sin Behaviour #3 – Greed (a ‘cozy’ ride for 16 people in a 12-seater) “To try to make physics work for you so that you can transport 16 people easily is to make Elon Musk’s dreams of colonizing Mars look realistic.”
“The importance of comfort is immeasurable; no one wants to ride with their knees jammed into their chins – this is not an experience on the London underground at rush hour.”
Norfolk Minibus Hire Solution: “Count, add one more for safety and book a vehicle of the right capacity.”
Sin #4: Gluttony (Bringing Too Much Luggage Like You’re Moving Forever)
People say they are only taking “carry on” bags and then arrive with bags bigger than what Kim Kardashian would consider outlandish. There is not limitless space. There is geometry, not magic.
Norfolk Minibus Hire Solution: Create strict luggage limits and be prepared to enforce them strictly. Do not listen to anyone complaining about luggage limits.
Sin #5: Envy (Expecting to Have Luxury Experience at Budget Prices)
Expecting to have the same experience as you would with a Bentley when traveling with Ryanair at budget prices. You can travel on a premium coach, but you will pay premium prices for that coach. You cannot Instagram your life as if you are living the lifestyles of the rich and famous while paying for Happy Meals.
Norfolk Minibus Hire Solution: Align your budget with your expectations. Do this clearly and openly.
Sin #6: Pride (Denying Sound Advice from Professionals)
Your assumption that Google Maps is the best way to determine the best route for you is incorrect. It may be true that it has superior routing to routes used by other people; however, it is very likely that Google Maps has been used by the person who drives UK roads longer than you have had your driving licence for an error in your judgement.
Norfolk Minibus Hire Solution: Set luggage restrictions. Enforce without exception. Do not give up on complaints.
Sin #7: Lust (Planning Your Routes Purely Based on What Looks Good on Instagram)
Selecting destinations simply because they look good on Instagram without considering how to get there, how to get in and out of those destinations, and the fact that they will likely require up to six hours travel on single track roads.
Norfolk Minibus Hire Solution: Find realistic travel destinations that also have appealing photographs. Your followers likely won’t even know the difference.
The Confessional Truth
Everyone commits at least 2 sins per trip. Norfolk Minibus Hire will forgive, adjust, and deliver your travel plans, every time.
Planning for perfection is a myth. Planning successfully and efficiently is attainable.
Sins are inevitable. Travel wisely.