What is the most logical next event?

How to choose an acoustic guitar
Asses your budget.
Before you look into the differences between guitars of different price ranges, you have to decide how much you're willing to pay at most. Find your maximum and then work from there.

Options:
A). You don't want to spend too much. Are there enough people to purchase an acoustic guitar for the trip? Are there folks in your group who have become established? There are five basic factors depending on where you are traveling.
B). Know that most people recommend not paying less than $300 for a new guitar, even if you're a beginner, as the quality will make it sound inferior and difficult to play. Of course if you can find a good deal on a used guitar, there might an exception to the $300 rule.
C). Guitar prices vary dramatically in prices from $10 , 500 to $50, and usually go down by around $120 or $200. Guitar prices are nearby due to the possible delivery of an extra guitar.
D). As a beginner, pick an acoustic guitar that you can feel comfortable playing, but that's your budget. Getting used to playing on the guitar and learning to play different chords is not essential.
B).