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Take a look at Queensway Tours, http://www.queenswaytours.ca/OurTrips/QT_nyc.htm

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A friend of mine also gave me this one http://www.travactours.com/nyc.html

I might try it next time since you stay in Manhattan and have more time on your own without having to follow a schedule and wait on other people.

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Age Range:  50+

Average Tour Price:  Under $2,000

Average Tour Duration:  8-10 days

Travel Style:  Sightseeing at natural attractions

Caravan Tours, founded in 1952 and based in Chicago USA, provides escorted group tours to countries in the Americas. They are one of the oldest group tour operators and focus on value vacations with a no-frills.  

What Makes Caravan Tours Stand Out?

• Competitive prices
• No additional expenses
• Complete sightseeing

Caravan Tours offer affordable prices for the avid budget traveler . These competitive prices are possible because of the volume of their suppliers who offer the best prices to Caravan. In turn, Caravan passes these budget friendly prices onto their travelers.

Tours are kept reasonable and transparent. Caravan doesn’t include any optional activities that travelers can have for an additional price. They include all activities within the initial price instead of forcing travelers to pay hundreds of more dollars to make their tour more enjoyable.

Caravan Tours is the complete sightseeing experience. Travelers will get to visit many tourist attractions and sites with more included features. Local guides will offer a rich insight into the destination. These guides are hand picked by Caravan for their knowledge, friendliness and command of English so you can rest assured that you will be in good hands the entire time.

Who Will Enjoy Traveling With Caravan Tours?

• Budget travelers

Caravan is not the most flashy or inventive tour company. Tours visit standard sites, groups are generally large - transportation in comfortable yet basic motorcoaches. If you are looking for an immersive cultural experience, you will probably won’t find what you’re looking for with Caravan. 

However if you are looking for an affordable trip to some of the most incredible natural attractions and national parks in the USA , Canada , and Latin America - this could be a great fit.

Caravan’s tours tend to attract a slightly older crowd, primarily Americans. They are a well known budget brand for 50+ and senior travelers. Families looking for an easy, relatively comprehensive, and inclusive tour will also enjoy the Caravan experience.

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Caravan Tours operates exclusively in North America and Central America , including trips to the United States , Costa Rica , Guatemala and Canada . They offer nine tours in total.

Caravan Tours Travel Style

Caravan Tours handles all accommodations. Travelers will stay in hotels centered in cities as well as park lodges and scenic resorts.These accommodations are chosen based on ambience, service and location to the entirety of the tour.

Meals are included on most trips although some excursions offer flexibility for dining out at restaurants of your choosing. In Latin America , Caravan includes airport transfers in the tour price. Flights are not included in the price of most trips, but Caravan does provide resources to popular airlines with affordable airfare to the destinations they travel to. Accommodations are in basic lodges and hotels, often with large national chains such as Hilton. 

When traveling with Caravan, expect a more slow travel pace. They know the value of a balance between seeing exciting sights and relaxing in a beautiful destination. Their itineraries are specifically paced so you never feel overwhelmed or underwhelmed.

Why Choose a Tour with Caravan?

Caravan has many years of perfecting their itineraries to specific destinations, such as Yosemite National Park , the California coast , and Costa Rica . 

Their escorted vacation packages truly offer great value for the money and you are assured to see the highlights in any destination you visit. If you want an all-inclusive tour experience and don’t mind traveling with a larger group, Caravan is perfect for you.

Caravan Tours Covid Safety Precautions

Caravan has cancelled all tours scheduled for 2020 and states that they will be providing full refunds. They are now accepting pre-registration for those wishing to travel in 2022.

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Caravan Tours began selling fully escorted tours in 1952. We have been under the same management and ownership ever since. In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two hours CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel.

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Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. Last year many of our tours sold out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best airfare.

How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost? Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best  prices we, in turn, pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours.  As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and  we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever. How satisfied are Caravan clients? The short answer is “very.” Our surveys are uniformly very positive. However we  continually strive to improve our tours, (they are often updated several times in the  course of one year), we study all client surveys and suggestions for improvement very  carefully. Pitch-Free Travel : Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not  sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your  free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional  expensive activities.

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The first hotel in Athens was in a bad looking neighborhood, full of graffitis, even though it was centrally located, I was afraid to walk after dark. There were homeless people and sketchy people all around our hotel. Our room was small and the bathroom tiny. I am small and thin, but it was a challenge to take a shower in such a tiny space. The hotel staff was unfriendly and not helpful.

Thankfully, the next two hotels met expectations, even though one of them on Mykonos island was not centrally located and we had to walk on narrow roads dodging fast drivers to reach the nearest restaurants and public bus stations to reach the main town center. Taxis and Ubers were too expensive especially on the Greece islands.

Our last destination was Santorini , which should have been the capstone of the trip, was ruined due to the hotel. We could have accepted that the hotel was not centrally located to town except for the room had a foul smell and the bed being up in a loft with steep staircase. Given the age group of the tour, mostly people in their 50s-60s, the bed situation is downright dangerous. I had to hang tight to the railings going down the stairs at night. My husband slept downstairs on the couch.

I don't recommend Exoticca. They pulled a classic bait and switch on unsuspecting victims. I would have gladly paid extra $500 or more to get decent hotel rooms. Their crime is false advertisements and they should be reported to all social media and government agencies. I vowed to do this in my last email to Exxotica and I am keeping that promise with this review.

Never ever again will I use Exoticca. Aside from the hotel problems, there were no communications when we arrived at the destinations, everyone was on their own as far as reaching out to Exxotica or their local travel partners to find out about pick up times, etc. There was no tour manager, we had different local guides at each location.

Most people on our tour was not happy with Exxotica, but miraculously, we managed to have a good time because of the history and beauty of Greece, friendly people and delicious food.

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Good question missymoo. The reviews on yelp.com are appalling!

And on TA and others Salamander!

If you paid by credit card you could try to make a claim through credit card legislation. The company failed to provide what you had paid for.

Same experience in Switzerland Tour (9-22-2022). Here's my review:

Hi Rosemary. Very sorry to hear about your disappointing holiday.

Whilst I do not wish to make you feel any worse about your unfortunate experience, can I ask you in all sincerity why you didn’t check reviews for this company before booking? The expense must have been considerable. The name (alone) of the company made me think the post was in the wrong domain altogether!! Nevertheless, I’m very sad for all those whose trips were ruined by this company.

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Thank you for your timely review. I came thisclose to booking with Exoticca for this same trip.

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Trafalgar Tours Review [2024]: Are they worth it?

If you're looking to join an all-inclusive tour for your next travels, you might have come across Trafalgar. While their tour details look good on paper, are they worth the money? Discover the details of Trafalgar tours we've found!

Traveling gets very interesting when you have somebody to show you around and tell you about a place. This is where tour groups come in! Booking a tour is an excellent option for first-time travelers or even seasoned vacationers who want a hassle-free trip.

All you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride…

But ensuring that you're getting your money's worth is also essential.

There are so many tour companies vying for your attention and business. You might have heard of youth tours like  G-Adventures  or  Contiki , but today we'll dig into another known tour operator, Trafalgar tours.

Trafalgar Tours is one of the world's largest online tour operators. Let's take a closer look to see if their tours are worth it.

What is Trafalgar Tours?

Trafalgar Tours  is a tour company that offers guided vacations. The idea is to allow anyone to achieve their dream vacation. Trafalgar offers over 303 trips on 7 continents, and they strive to provide you with authentic experiences you cannot find elsewhere. 

From the moment you arrive at a destination to the moment you leave, a Trafalgar tour guide is with you every step of the way. This includes walking tours, transfers, and even some meals!

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has endorsed Trafalgar Tours with the Safe Travels Stamp. Trafalgar is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards. 

What's included in Trafalgar Tours?

Trafalgar Tours offers so much variety. They cater to various interests, from food and wine lovers to history enthusiasts. And there are great options for those who want to relax by the beach. No matter what your interests are, Trafalgar Tours has a vacation package for you.

Travelers also have the option to add unique interest tours led by experts in that field. Be aware that these tours come with extra costs and daily travel. The specialty tours include perks such as behind-the-scenes access to top museums. And there's even a personal shopper option to help you find the best deals at local markets. 

Trafalgar Tours also offers many ways to customize your vacation. You can choose the type of accommodation you want, from 5-star hotels to more affordable options. And, of course, you can pick the destination that tickles your fancy! Travel solo, as a couple, or with a group. The choice is yours.

How do I make a booking with Trafalgar?

Making a booking with Trafalgar Tours is easy! You either book online or over the phone.

There are several ways to go about booking:

• By destination  - Choose your destination and travel dates, and let Trafalgar take care of the rest!
• By theme  - There are many themes to choose from, such as beach holidays, city escapes, national parks, family tours, and more.
• By group type  - Choose from an array of group types, such as solo travelers, couples, women only, or group getaways.
• By season  - Whether you want to travel in spring, summer, fall, or winter, Trafalgar has a tour for you!

Once you've decided on a tour, you can book online or give Trafalgar's customer service a call.

What you'll experience with Trafalgar

• Unique accommodation:  When you book with Trafalgar, you'll have the option to stay in one of their unique accommodations. These include stays at local wineries, castles, and even a night in an igloo!
• Dedicated tour guides:  All Trafalgar tours are led by expert local guides passionate about their destination. This means you'll get an insider's view of the places you visit and learn about the culture and history.
• Responsible travel:  As mentioned earlier, Trafalgar is committed to responsible travel. This means they offset their carbon emissions, plant trees, and support local communities.
• Transfers:  All Trafalgar guests enjoy complimentary arrival and departure transfers* by shuttle coach

Tips before going on a Trafalgar Tours!

• Bring a reusable water bottle.
• Inform the tour director of any specific dietary requirements.
• It's recommended to download the app "Tap - Find Water Anywhere" on your phone.
• Register on the Trafalgar portal before traveling
• A passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of your trip. 

Trafalgar deals

Trafalgar offers deals by destination and type. You can easily browse their current deals and promotions by visiting their  featured deals page .

Special deals

When you sign up for the Trafalgar newsletter , you can enjoy a US$250 per couple travel credit off your first trip. [Limited time only - Up as of publication date]

Is Trafalgar tours worth it?

Now that we know a little more about what Trafalgar Tours offers, the next question is - are their tours worth it?

The short answer is yes!

Trafalgar Tours is an excellent choice if you're looking for an all-inclusive tour. Choose Trafalgar if you want someone else to take care of everything from accommodation to transfers to meals. With over 70 years of experience, they know how to create unforgettable vacations.

However, trips can get strenuous, especially with daily train travel. Discuss your interests with Trafalgar's customer service if you're looking for a more relaxed vacation. They can help you create a more customized trip that still includes all the best parts of a Trafalgar tour.

There have been reports of departure delays and itinerary changes. While this is rare, it's best to prepare yourself for the possibility. Make sure you have travel insurance and read reviews before booking anything. 

But overall, we think Trafalgar Tours is worth it! But only if you're looking for a stress-free tour that's well-organized. But if it's a more relaxed vacation you're after, consider other travel organizers like  Intrepid Travel  and  EF Go Ahead .

Our ratings: 3.6/5

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• Committed to responsible travel
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All set to book your Trafalgar tour?

Now that we've answered whether Trafalgar tour's worth it, it's time to consider whether a tour is the right travel option for you. While tours like Trafalgar takes care of everything for you, planning your own trip can be so much more worth it. 

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Very pleasant and they knows their stuff fast and very friendly service and reasonable prices as well.

Date of experience : April 15, 2024

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This is a review of our Globus tour: 16 days to Spain, Portual and Morocco in April 2024. Itiniery was good and attractive hence we joined in. Globus tour director, Benjamine was great , knowlegeble, courteous, helpful and kept us motivated and interested with his sense of humor. All the local guides were also great, knowledgeble and courteous. Coachs were comfortable and clean since we all followed strict insturctions to not eat in the coach. Which are some postives of the tour. Globus tour was a bit disappointing in terms of Hotel accommodations. Some hotels were really below average, which was not at the acceptable level, dirty and not even with some basic amineties. Some hotel crew mentioned that with bulk rate negotiated with Goblus, you only get rooms where you have to walk far till the end, smaller rooms and no views and no consideration of guest's age or health. Water bottles were not provided under their current initiative of saving the planet, which we respect. However we all had to buy our own plastic bottles anyways since there was no provision of water to fill in your own reusable bottles. Hence defeated their own initiative. Which was highly disappointing. I would have preferred to use tap water but we were told not to use it as it may not be a good health choice, plus water was not easily available otherwise. The included excursions were sometimes a joke, repeating the same location twice for no appatrent reasons made us do certain things on our own, and incurred addtional costs. Each excursion time was also not alloted appropriately, that is, not enough time given at certain places. Gibraltor visit was one, as an example. I would really study Globus tour carefully before signing up next time. If you can get past the accommodation requirements, overall tour was good. Hope this helps to improve the itinerary to some extent. Thank you!

Date of experience : March 28, 2024

Very pleased with my recent Globus tour! The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable & very friendly. The tour was well organized and we had the opportunity to see lots of great sights. The hotel accommodations were great. Would definitely recommend Globus to other travellers.

Date of experience : March 11, 2024

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I don’t normally complain, but I’ve been mislead by Globus Tours marketing. We are currently on the Northern Italy & Cinque Terra tour. The guides and driver are good and the bus stops at local farms/factories and old town walking tours are nice (even if they make you have your bags ready at 7:30am and rush you through breakfast to get on the bus at 8:15am). The hotels are acceptable nice quality but the location of the hotels is not good. To enjoy old town Italy in each location you have to take a taxi because the hotels they put you in are in not great feeling areas and not easily walkable locations. I believe this is because they want to force you to feel like you have to purchase their dinner excursions. Italy is fabulous and when signing up for this tour I was under the impression the hotels would be in lovely walkable areas in the towns/cities. Boy was I wrong! Please let readers know that what is advertised is not what is delivered. When booking, they ask your preference of hotel (budget or luxury and only share hotels booked weeks before your departure. Turns out their luxury hotels average cost is $125USD a night for double occupancy and are not in great areas.) Our “Cinque Terra” tour does drive us to Cinque Terra one day with the day scheduled and planned by Globus, but the hotel they have us staying in that night is an hour and a half from any of the towns of Cinque Terra (so no free time to have dinner or walk Cinque Terra). That stinks, since it is advertised as the main focus of the tour. I’m so disappointed because I’m traveling with my elderly mother who is fit but who can’t walk 30 minutes each way to dinner. So disappointing her only trip to Italy in her lifetime is with Globus who chose their bottom line margin over booking hotels near the center of the ancient cities for their guests to enjoy the Italian ambiance I was hoping would be easily accessible. Globus has planned the tour to create frustration. (Getting their chosen hotels to organize a taxi is painful and expensive and they don’t have shuttle service and there isn’t enough time to figure out the public transportation.) I had higher hopes.

Date of experience : April 19, 2024

Vietnam Globus Tour

First and foremost, our tour guide Dinh was outstanding. He knows his stuff, excellent customer service and he made our tour great! He even met us at the airport in Hanoi at 1:00 a.m. to get us to our hotel when we first arrived!! Second, our accommodations (including food and beverage services) were all excellent. Third, our daily excursions/activities were all very good and as promised, and more, in the information we received ahead of time. Fourth, the communications by Globus with us was excellent. Confirmations, Travel Documents, Travel Packet and the app were all really good and very useful for us.

Date of experience : March 03, 2024

go with the flow

the awesome tour guide made it most wonderful. she was very knowledgeable and had a sense of humor. Things had to change due to circumstances out of anybodys control, everyone was polite and just went with the flow

Date of experience : February 16, 2024

It was a great trip

It was a great trip. The airport transfers were great. We are very glad we arrived a day ahead of time, which allowed us to adjust to the time difference. We also greatly enjoyed our 2 day extension in Prague. Our tour guide was very nice, and provided historical information during our bus trips. Our bus driver was a gem,and really knew how to navigate the city traffic. We loved that our tour allowed for enough free time to explore on our own. We took advantage of optional tours in each city visited, and enjoyed those. The local guides provided a great orientation to the cities, and provided great historical insights.

Our tour director

Our tour director, Christine was absolutely fabulous. She was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind, friendly, and went above and beyond to accommodate everyone. Christine really tried to get to know everyone on the tour, their likes and needs. She frequently shared her own personal experiences. It is obvious that she really enjoys her job and also enjoys working with people. The tour took us to fabulous places and the hotels were located in central areas, allowing us to walk to many points of interest.

Fantastic Journey to Cuba!

It was a very well-planned tour with impeccable precision, experiences, and details. Globus and Cuban guides/directors were superb. Loved the experiences. I did contact Globus after we returned with one problem. At our MKE airport they mandated we give them our immigration papers...said we couldn't fly without the QR code...lady at counter finally gave us the website...Globus needs to prepare people for that.

Date of experience : January 10, 2024

Highlights of the South Pacific: New Zealand and Australia

We selected this tour based on the itinerary- it hit all the key spots we were interested in seeing . The online Globus portal allowed us to submit all required docs for international travel and gave details on the hotels and event on our tour. Our tour director Leonie was FABULOUS! She was very knowledgeable, funny, and kept us on schedule. She created a WhatsApp group so we could easily communicate with everyone in the group and share photos. Highly recommend Globus tours!

Date of experience : February 01, 2024

Our travel guide Ronan was awesome

Our travel guide Ronan was awesome! Unfortunately we got stuck in New Zealand because of a visa problem and the global emergency line never would get back with us to help. We had to figure out and book our own flights to get caught up with our tour. The tour was five stars long as you didn’t have any problems if you are on your tour and you have an emergency problem, you are definitely on your own never heard back from them.

Globus provided the most amazing service

Globus were absolutely brilliant! Even when things didn’t go to plan (went from two of us travelling to just one) they were really helpful at every step of the way. Whilst on holiday I was given contact details for a local travel company who could help with anything I needed, which was vital in helping me feel safe travelling alone. Their app is amazing, with a day by day guide, as long as other really useful features like temperature, currency exchange, helpful phrases etc. I highly recommend this company and I plan to use them again in the future!

Reply from Globus

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review, we are delighted that your holiday exceeded expectations. Your very kind comments will be shared with all involved.

This was my second Globus tour

This was my second Globus tour. Michael the tour guide was very knowledgeable, personable and helpful as well as Barry the coach driver, they were both great! Definitely enjoyed this trip. The price was excellent I checked out several tour companies and Globus had the best deals. Booked another trip in November to Ireland. I would definitely recommend Globus Tours.

We had the most wonderful tour…

We had the most wonderful tour guide/tour director, Robert Marks. He knew so many things and treated us with great respect. We would recommend Globus just based on Robert. In addition we had great accommodations and a small (6 people) group of congenial people.

Marvelous Egypt

In February, my husband and I visited Egypt 🇪🇬 for two weeks, staying at five-star hotels. I cried due to seeing great temples of history such as Karnak, Luxor, pyramids of Giza, catacombs at Alexandria, sarcophagus of famous pharaohs, Egyptian museum (relics, art, chariots, masks, tombs, etc. from 3,000 years ago), Aswan, additional pyramids, Lake Nasser, a Nubian village, the Valley of the Dead, Tutankhamen’s mummy and treasures, hieroglyphs, place where Moses was supposedly plucked out of the Nile river, and so much more. This trip exceeded my wildest expectations. It’s one of the best ever and I have recommended it to my friends. The Egyptian people are friendly, helpful and we felt safe. Our tour director was so knowledgeable and helpful too. Wish I could go again.

Date of experience : March 10, 2024

Beautiful Spain

I really enjoyed all the beautiful places we went and the amazing hotels. Our guide, Jose, was spectacular, and always shared with the group, historical facts about the places we were visiting. The food was very delicious, though I was hoping for some Paella and succulent pig.

Date of experience : March 01, 2024

Ireland is Great

Recently, toured with Globus on the Irish Escape. My sister and I had a ball. The tour was very organized as always. The Republic of Ireland was welcoming. The people were nice and helpful. We used the public Tran in Dublin and found the people to be hospitable and kind. I would definitely go back. Our guide, Julian, was the perfect host and guide. He was able to to enhance our tour with his vast knowledge.

Date of experience : February 25, 2024

The Spanish escape was excellent

The Spanish escape was excellent. Loved all the places we visited and our tour director, Benjamin, made it so much fun while also being informative. We lucked up with excellent weather which made all the sightseeing easier. Will definitely use Globus again.

Globus has been disappointed from the…

Globus has been disappointed from the beginning to the end. I will never use this travel company in future. First, they were so unorganized. Yes, unforseen situation happens but I would expect more from a professional travel company. The Paris globus representative, Molly who doesn't greet people with a smile, but with a snobby and arrogant attitude. I asked about the ticket valid date because it said Oct 2023. She said "honey, we wouldn't give you an invalid ticket." 1. My name isn't honey. 2. What the heck with her tone? Of course, I can't read French and that's why I asked. You are there to explain things. But apparently, she doesn't seem to like her job to help people. When we transferred from Paris to London, I could write a whole page of what went wrong. We got there early but they put us aside and made us wait for 30 mins. And of course they were double booked the seats. It was a huge mess to figure out where to seat because my seat was occupied by someone else already. When we arrived in London, our representative didn't bring a roster. She kept saying there were supposed to be 22 people but she only counted 19. We literally waited an hour until she figured out what to do with us. That was a waste of time. Also, when we checked into London hotel, some of us were in a different floor. I was only single person who was on 2nd floor. Everyone else was on the premium floor - 6th floor. I paid the same amount for the less service. I'm just so annoyed how everything went using globus as our travel agent. I'll never ever use them again.

Date of experience : April 17, 2024

Everything was great as always with…

Everything was great as always with Globus. The only thing I would say is that it should offer a vegan or vegetarian selection, and of course a diabetic selection. The tour guide was great and accommodated everyone with these issues, but as she did not get notice ahead of time it just adds stress. To the people with the issues. And it’s something that should be told to the tour guide before she has to deal with it last minute or he.

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