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1. | too restrictive and hectic; “If it’s Tuesday, this must be…” | a great vacation, cultivated and refined from our experience, resulting in the best possible itineraries with the perfect balance of “must-see” sightseeing and free time to explore the destination at your leisure |
2. | expensive. | a tremendous value; if you were to compare the same vacation (itinerary, accommodations, meals, sightseeing, transportation, guides, etc.), it would cost approximately 40% more! |
3. | rubber chicken everyday. | about experiencing the unique flavor of each region. Meals are frequently eaten in favorite local restaurants and breakfast is served daily. Occasionally, a dinner becomes an enriching cultural experience by incorporating traditional cuisine with music, dance, or local folklore. |
4. | the same old boring trip, “Been there, done that.” | always discovering exciting new places or returning to a favorite region to spend more time and explore it in greater depth. We have lots of itineraries to choose from - the choice is yours! |
5. | being herded like cattle. | having time to explore on your own, meet new friends, take an optional excursion, or join a tour with a local guide as he shares his knowledge with the group. |
6. | just for “old people” | a vacation for virtually everyone. You are likely to encounter friends, families of all kinds (father/son, grandparent/grandchildren, sisters, etc.) single travelers and sometimes even honeymooners! You’ll be among other like-minded people, especially ones, who just like you, love to travel! |
7. | being all cramped on “some old smelly bus” | relaxing in comfort in a deluxe, modern, air-conditioned motorcoach with plenty of leg room. In addition, you won’t have the stress of driving on challenging and unfamiliar roads (often with signage in foreign languages and/or driving on the opposite side). You sit high above the traffic, allowing you the best view of the landscapes and other scenic sites. Our motorcoaches are non-smoking and are equipped with an emergency washroom. |
8. | just going to the same tourist traps. | about experiencing the “real” destination. Our professional Tour Directors have intimate knowledge of each destination. They are passionate about sharing their priceless “insider tips” and prize themselves on providing unique experiences or “hidden treasures” of an area that you would not likely have known about on your own. In fact, it is these “hidden treasures” that often make the most memorable moments of a vacation |
9. | staying in “budget hotels.” | staying in a variety of first class and deluxe properties, ranging from charming, family-operated B&B’s, to conveniently located hotels or even castles, depending on the itinerary. In fact, some of our properties are selected for their legendary, cultural or historic value. All are equipped with modern conveniences, and all accommodations have private facilities. |
10. | a big waste of time. | in fact, a real time saver in so many ways. First, we do most of the planning for you – you don’t have to spend hours and hours researching which hotels to stay in or what to see where. We have the expertise already and because we have priority access, you won’t waste precious hours of your vacation standing in lines at popular places like at the Academia in Florence to see Michaelangelo’s David. We know your time is valuable. |
