Depending on the destination I choose and on what I want to do during my vacation, I will select different type of trips. Here is an overview of choices available:
GUIDED ORGANIZED TOURS
These are a good choice if:
- You don’t want to worry about all the logistic required to plan a trip.
- You want a guide to explain and give you information during your sightseeing.
- You enjoy meeting and traveling with other tourists.
- You don’t mind having less free time to explore on your own.
- You don’t mind taking long lunches or dinners.
- You don’t mind waiting for the group.
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PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS
These are a good choice if:
- You prefer traveling on your own or only with your choice of companions.
- You don’t want to worry about all the logistic required to plan a trip.
- You want a guide to explain and give you information during your sightseeing.
- You don’t mind spending more money.
EXPEDITION TOURS (GROUP OR PRIVATE)
These are a good choice if:
- You want all the benefits of an organized or private tour.
- You are going to a remote destination otherwise difficult to access.
- You want a knowledgeable guide/naturalist.
- You are interested in attending lectures about your destination and wildlife.
CRUISES
These are a good choice if:
- You want to wake up in a new location almost everyday without having to organize your transportation to get to a new location.
- You want the flexibility of exploring on you own or taking an excursion.
- You want to unpack only once.
- You don’t mind having limited time for sightseeing.
- You don’t mind getting only an overview of most ports.
- You enjoy lots of entertainment,
RIVER CRUISES
These are a good choice if:
- You want to wake up in a new city without having to organize your own transportation to get there.
- You enjoy meeting, eating and sightseeing with other tourists.
- You prefer having most of the excursions included in the cost of the cruise.
- You want to unpack only once.
- You don’t mind having limited time for sightseeing.
- You don’t mind getting only an overview of most ports.
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EXPEDITION CRUISES
These are a good choice if:
- You want all the benefits of cruising.
- You are going to a remote destination otherwise difficult to access.
- You want a knowledgeable guide/naturalist.
- You are interested in attending lectures about your destination and wildlife.
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RESORTS
These are a good choice if:
- You just want to relax, enjoy the beach or the slopes.
- You want a home base and take a few excursions.
- You prefer not to have a schedule.
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ON YOUR OWN
This is a good choice if:
- You prefer traveling on your own or only with your choice of companions.
- You don’t want to be limited in time at some attractions.
- You want the flexibility of choosing what you see or not, where and when you eat and how much time you spend sightseeing, eating or resting.
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