The Inside Scoop On Touring With Your Family

Did you know that over the recent years family touring has become immensely popular? The demand has grown so much that the tour companies have pulled out all of the stops in order to craft tours that cater specifically to family travel. With summer vacation just around the corner, family travel planning can be somewhat of a hassle to coordinate activities for every member of the family. Why not let the experts of amazing vacation experiences do all of the planning, coordinating, and activity arrangements for you? Many popular tour companies have done just that while keeping your family in mind. They understand that both children and adults need a good balance of fun activities as well as some down time for relaxation while they are on vacation.

Here are a few examples of what to expect from some incredible family tour packages.

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Staff Adventures: Touring America’s Canyonlands with Tauck

Last year one of our brilliant agents here at AffordableTours.com went on a trip with Tauck to explore America’s terrains. He came back with an amazing recount of his adventures. Read below to see how his trip went!

Touring America’s Canyonlands with Tauck
Written by Robert Blair, AffordableTours.com Travel Consultant

If you’ve ever wanted to travel to see wondrous landmarks just outside your back door, consider a journey into America’s Canyonlands with Tauck. With lavish accommodations and dining experiences in Phoenix and Las Vegas, plus incredible, iconic natural wonders, this escorted tour is an excellent introduction to the best of the U.S. Southwest.

Our first stop on our 8-day itinerary was Sedona, Arizona, known for its scenic red rock vistas and rich history. This beautiful area has long been an inspiration for artists; we enjoyed its great shopping and restaurants. We ended our first full day of touring at the majestic Grand Canyon. From the top of the North Rim, I enjoyed watching the sun set and seeing the layers of rock change colors before my eyes.

After breakfast overlooking the rim the next morning, our tour group learned how millions of years of weather events created the magical scenery. We boarded our motorcoach to head north through sacred Navajo Indian territory, where our guide explained many Navajo traditions and cultures. By this point, I had taken over 300 photographs! I was able to immediately share my photos online thanks to complimentary wi-fi on our motorcoach.

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Valentine’s Day Week Long Specials

Forget the flowers and chocolates this year. We’ve got deals to make your Valentine feel incredibly special when you give the gift that tops it all—the gift of travel! Hurry and see our great specials running this Valentine week only! Special sale prices are for Cruises and River Cruises. Don’t forget to check out our hand-picked faves—AffordableTours.com Top 10 Romantic Tour Destinations. See Specials

Holland America Cruisetour Motorcoach Visits AffordableTours.com

Holland America Line Motorcoach

We’ve recently had the great pleasure of a visit from our lovely rep from Holland America giving us an exclusive look at their Holland America Motorcoach. Our agents were able to step inside, see the spacious accommodations, large baggage compartments, and extra leg room the motorcoach offers for added comfort. Plus, we were able to have Q & A moments with the knowledgeable Holland America Cruisetour Guides who were wonderful. What’s the best time to take a Holland America Cruisetour to Alaska? When you have the most free time!

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We’re excited to have the opportunity to showcase this type of vacation to Alaska…and we’re ready to tell you all about it! Visit www.AffordableTours.com for more information or give our tour agents a call at 1.800.935.2620.

My Look at Travel Guide Books

By: Sandra B. Wilkins, M.A
Senior Agent,  Affordabletours.com
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When only the best will do…

“True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, as those move easiest who have learn’d to dance…”

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

I’ve been in the word business longer than the travel business, 25+ years now. I worked for Private Eye Magazine in London in the 70s, a totally irreverent romp of a satirical publication, making mince of the Royal Family long before it was fashionable. I was a high school English teacher for a couple of years, until I realized I spent far more time babysitting students than teaching them anything. Journalism and language as career were sat aside for several years as I dove into every aspect of the travel industry. My voyage with OutSmart these past 5 years as travel editor has joyously re-united me with the written word, and allows me the luxury of writing about my own travel experiences. Not only do I plan travel for others as a career, I too TRAVEL, and I travel quite a lot. Like you, I prepare relentlessly for my trips, whether they are to new places, or to places I’m re-visiting. What do we do when we start dreaming of far-off places? We consult travel guidebooks.Continue reading