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We Invite you to discover some
wonderful
reasons to take an Escorted Vacation
A great vacation is measured not in miles traveled but in
memories collected. And on an Escorted Vacation your
memories will last forever. Whatever your reason may be,
the friendships formed, the hassle free convenience, the
relaxed pace, the great value, the sheer enjoyment - you'll
discover a whole new world on an Escorted Vacation.
Never taken a
group tour? Not sure it's the way to go?
Then consider these important facts before you
attempt to go off on your own.
Value
It's a much better value than you could ever get on your own. You will
save up
to 30% to 40% compared to traveling on your own.
Culture
You will get the opportunity to experience foreign cultures. You not
only see
the sights, you learn about their meaning as well -- a stimulating and
enriching experience.
Personal Escort
Your Tour Director will become your group's personal escort, advisor,
teacher
and friend. The tour leaders are true professionals with an average
four years experience. Europe's finest professionals, their remarkable
skills and talents with constantly amaze and delight you.
Fun
You will enjoy an incredible variety of local entertainment and
cultural experiences. There is a lot of included entertainment. Travel
relaxed and hassle-free, knowing
that all arrangements have been made
for you by reliable specialists.
Friendships
Tour groups are comprised of travelers from around the English
speaking world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, England, South Africa, Israel and Hong Kong. Enjoy the
company of interesting fellow travelers, as active, sociable, and
curious about the world out there as you are. Enjoy the company of interesting fellow travelers, as active, sociable, and
curious about the world out
there as you are. Many lasting friendships
began on a tour.
Convenience
When you book airfare along with your tour, round-trip airport/hotel
transfers
are provided. And someone is there to greet you when you get off the
plane.
Comfort
All the accommodations are in First Class, Superior First Class or
selected Deluxe.
All guest rooms are twin-bedded with private bathroom and/or shower. There's
usually satellite TV and a mini-bar, a cocktail bar and lounge, restaurant,
room service and concierge. Many hotels
boast a swimming pool, health club and shops. Hotel tips, gratuities,
baggage handling and taxes are included, so there are no hidden extras
to spoil your stay. Hotel locations are just as important as their
guest facilities: so
it's reassuring to know that hotels are within
convenient reach of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and the main
historic and scenic sights.
On a budget tour you will stay at
Superior Tourist-Class and Tourist-Class hotels. Hotels are always
located in good neighborhoods, some more centrally located and others
in residential areas. You hotel is far away from the main sights.
On deluxe tours you stay in four and five star centrally located
hotels. On luxury programs all properties are five star and
above. Luxury tours offer small, intimate groups of 10 to 24
passengers for more personalized services.
Door To Door Service
Your hotel check-in and baggage handling tips are taken care of.
You'll get door-to-door service every step of the way. Each morning
your luxury motorcoach will be waiting right outside your hotel, ready for you to
embark on an exciting days touring. Selected rest stops will always be
near toilets or cafe facilities, for your convenience, and every
evening you'll be safely chauffeured to the front door of your hotel.
Relaxation
You will be chauffeur driven in the world's most luxury motorcoaches,
with the friendliest drivers in the business. Sharing a luxurious,
fuel-efficient motorcoach and
the services of an experienced driver with other travelers is much
more pleasant and ecologically sensible
than driving yourself.
Worry Free
Travel relaxed and hassle-free, knowing that all arrangements have
been made for you by reliable specialists. The tour is carefully
planned to make the best possible use of your time. Each motorcoach is
very comfortable; with reclining seats make traveling a pleasure, and
you'll see the sights through large panoramic windows.
Air-conditioning is standard throughout the motorcoach fleet. A
lifetime of caring for people just like you has taught us which
sights and activities you enjoy most, and how much free time you need to
explore on your own.
Shopping
Your tour director will be there to advise and help you on just about
everything. From souvenirs to serious shopping, you'll get all the
inside knowledge.
Free Time
On the tour you will have a perfect balance of planned sightseeing and
free time to explore on your own.
Knowledge
Your tour director is a local expert on the history, culture and
tradition of the country you will see and the people you will
encounter.
Food
On a tour, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast everyday, many three
course dinners, as well as great local dining experiences.
You'll enjoy full buffet breakfasts every morning to start the day on
your first class tour. These generally include a choice of cold meats,
cheeses, bread rolls, butter and preserves, often with an additional
hot dish and coffee or tea. For the healthy eater there are always fruit juices, cereals and often
yogurt.
Most evening meals included. Around half of your evening meals are
included. You'll sit down to superb three course dinners, with coffee
to follow. On certain tours, you can look forward to exciting and
convivial evenings out at popular local restaurants, serving delicious regional specialties. Luxury
operators offer a la carte dining in the restaurant of your choice.
Lunchtimes are free to do your own thing. Maybe try out local dishes
or snacks, whether it's coffee and a sandwich, bar meal at an English
pub, or a baguette and a glass of wine in a bustling French sidewalk
cafe.
Assistance
All tour directors speak many languages and know all the local
customs, including invaluable first-hand knowledge of every country
visited.
Great Itineraries
On a tour, you will enjoy your vacation to its fullest extent with no
wasted time trying to find things to do or sights to see. You'll see
all the sights you've always dreamed about.
LeisureStyle Itineraries
LeisureStyle Itineraries now offer more overnight stays in the major
cities. LeisureStyle Vacations
are guided trips with more leisure time to savor local culture, to
discover and learn things that most interest you, to relax or explore
each destination with the help of expert guides.
Security
You will travel with the security and safety group arrangements and
experienced tour guides who know all the local customs.
Hassle Free
You will never have to worry about getting lost, reading foreign
signs, understanding local road rules, find a parking spot or finding
coins for tolls.
No waiting
Because your visit has been arranged months in advance, your group
will be ushered to the head of the line at many of Europe’s most
popular attractions.
Limited group size for extra comfort and
No smoking
There are a limited amount of seats sold on each tour. You will
usually travel
with 40-50 other passengers - that's it ! The tour companies do not
allow smoking on any of there motorcoaches. There are plenty of
opportunities to smoke during the frequent stops. Luxury tours
limit group sizes from 10 to 24 passengers to provide a more
personalized, in-depth experience. |