| ou have decided to book a luxury vacation. It is time to | | | | your luxury travel vacation package, all that is included |
| call your travel agent. The first question most travel | | | | is the cost, fees and taxes of your air, hotel and car |
| agents will ask you is “Are you interested in a | | | | rental. Sometimes there are special availability of free |
| cruise, a tour, or a travel package?” You know | | | | breakfasts of a city tour, but this is not the norm. |
| that cruises are not for you, but what about a tour? | | | | Destination Studies and Personal Preference |
| And what exactly is the difference between a tour | | | | So when does it benefit you to book a tour verses a |
| and a travel package anyways? With different | | | | vacation package? That really depends on the |
| definitions and inclusions, it is important for any traveler | | | | destination and your personal preferences. If you are |
| to be informed enough to make the best decision for | | | | planning to vacation in a place like Rome or Paris, there |
| their unique needs. | | | | is so much to see and do that travelers are better off |
| Definitions | | | | being escorted to the sites and having most of the |
| When you are considering booking a tour for your | | | | entry fees included in your price. But if you wish to visit |
| luxury travel vacation, keep in mind that | | | | these cities to simply bask in the incredible ambience, |
| “tour” implies several things. First of all, a | | | | and you don’t have an interest in touring the |
| tour is usually guided, and consists of a group of other | | | | “big attractions”, then a luxury travel |
| tourists. A vacation package is usually considered a | | | | vacation package is for you. You would not want a |
| combination of flights, transfers, hotels and car rentals. | | | | guided tour of Jamaica or Hawaii. Chances are you |
| If you so desire, you may add on minor excursions that | | | | just want to bask in the sun and relax. Consider where |
| are usually with a group or guided. | | | | you are going and what you want to do on your |
| Pricing | | | | vacation. For more information on luxury travel |
| A tour is usually a really good deal. You get to stay in | | | | vacations visit |
| the nicer hotels of the areas, and in most situations, it is | | | | Now that you know the facts, the time has come to |
| usually more than one hotel. All your transportation is | | | | make a decision. Looking at the definitions, a tour and a |
| included, such as to and from the airport and | | | | luxury travel vacation package each offer something |
| transportation to all the local sites and tours. All the | | | | different. They are each priced a bit differently, and |
| attraction tickets are calculated into the price, so you | | | | have different inclusions. So it comes down to you and |
| will not have to pay entry fees to art museums or | | | | where you are going. Chances are your travel agent |
| shows. There are additional tours and excursions that | | | | can steer towards the best choice for your travel |
| can be purchased, but usually at a reasonable price. | | | | needs, but now you know why and you can make the |
| Most tour packages will also include some meals. With | | | | decision for yourself. |