Visiting Italy with Trafalgar’s At Leisure Packages

Trafalgar’s At Leisure packages allow a traveler to enjoy a visit to one location or area of a country, with some selected sights to see as well as some unscheduled time, where you can relax or wander the locality at your own pace. Unlike the larger, more comprehensive travel packages, the At Leisure packages focus more on one or two local areas and let you explore them in depth.

Sometimes, a vacation isn’t about seeing as many sights as possible, but just getting away for a while and taking it easy. The At Leisure packages are a great option if you want a more relaxed vacation. Here are some examples of what Trafalgar offers:Continue reading

A Primer To Italy

A First-timer’s Guide To Italy
Italy has long stood as a popular travel destination, and it’s not hard to see why. Italy has a rich cultural history, from the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, and is full of art and architecture that reflects that history. Its Mediterranean climate makes visiting a pleasant experience at almost any time of year. The geography is gorgeous, from the beaches of southern Italy to the hills and mountains of the north.

It’s still possible to have a bad experience if you aren’t prepared, though. While there are plenty of sights to keep you entertained, you don’t want to be miserable because you got ripped off by a taxi or failed to bring adapters to make your electrical devices compatible. It’s very possible if you don’t know what to expect. Here are some basic trips to help you prepare for your first trip to Italy.

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Introduction to Luxury Cruises

A luxury cruise can be a great way to spend a long, relaxing vacation.  Luxury cruises are filled with many more amenities than a standard cruise, which can be great if you don’t want to have to worry about whether any of your needs or desires will be met while on the ship. That freedom from worry is one of the biggest selling points in paying the extra price for a luxury cruise.

However, the word “luxury” gets thrown around far too often when describing a cruise. Since there are no official standards for using the term, any cruise line can claim their cruises are “luxury” cruises without having to worry about what that means. Don’t be fooled– you have the right to expect a higher standard if you’re paying for a higher standard.Continue reading

Introducing: The AffordableTours.com Monthly Social Club

Greetings Travelers! I’d like to talk to you about a new program we’ve kicked off this month. April saw the launch of our brand new social media campaign dubbed the Monthly Social Club. Every month we pick a travel related theme and center all of our events and activities around that theme. To start, May is CRUISE month! Our Monthly Social Club is our three channel approach to spreading travel related information that we gather from you and everywhere around the internet. We want you to think of our Social Club as a little lunch date with you and your friends talking about your next destination or other industry news – all without the hassle of leaving the comfort of your own home! As an extra bonus, we’re giving away free prizes every month just for participating! Anyone can join in and contribute. Learn more about our events below.
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