Trafalgar Offers Early Payment Discount on European Tours

Trafalgar’s Sets Latest Europe and Britain Offerings
With its new 2013 First Class Europe & Britain brochure, Trafalgar is offering six itineraries traveling to France with a focus on local interaction and authentic dining experiences. These include the 8-day Treasures of France tour, with visits to a wine chateau, the 12-day Paris & Provence tour and the two-week best of France itinerary that travels from Paris out to the French countryside with overnight stops. With their early payment discount, Trafalgar is giving clients up to 10% off tours booked and paid in full by December 27, 2012.

The 12-day WWI & WWII Battlefields itinerary lets history buffs journey across Europe to the most notable historic military locations, including daytrips to Somme, Ypres and Portsmouth. The 9-day English Country Gardens tour is more restrained, taking guests across England to the most recognizable gardens and vineyards including Kew Gardens, Bluebell Railway and the White Cliffs of Dover. For gourmands, the 10-day Flavors of Italy is a food adventure taking guests from Rome to vineyards across Italy and Tuscan markets.

The 15-day European Spotlight tour takes guests across England, France and Italy to experience authentic cuisine in each country along with unique adventures, like a trip to the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Geneva, Switzerland. Scenic Spain & Portugal is a 10-day tour featuring local guides and the ability to skip the lines at the most famous historical spots.

“Trafalgar is continuing our insider evolution as we say goodbye to yesterday’s escorted tours and offer today’s more experiential guided vacations,” said Paul Wiseman, president of Trafalgar USA. “In the fourth quarter, we hope agents will encourage their clients to book early for not only the best land deal with Early Payment Savings, but historically the best air pricing as well.”

Myths and Mountains Celebrates 25th Anniversary
To celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2013, Myths and Mountains will be giving away 25 iPads to the first 25 guests who book tours by December 15. Next year’s journeys include a pilgrimage with Myths and Mountains founder Dr. Antonia Neubauer along with thousands of holy men along the banks of the Ganges at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, India. Other itineraries include trips through Vietnam’s weekend markets, hikes to hidden crater lakes in Ecuador and a classic Kenyan safari.

Cox & Kings Hits the Trans-Siberian Railway
With its new journey, The Gold Eagle, Cox & Kings is taking guests across Russia on the iconic Trans-Siberian railway line between Moscow and the port city of Vladivostok. Departure dates begin on May 5, 2013, for eastbound trips and May 18, 2013, for westbound trips, with the summer itinerary culminating in September. Agents who book by December 31, 2012, can save their clients $500 per person or $1000 per couple.

Travcoa Heads for Italy’s Heart and Soul
Focusing on foodies and Italy enthusiasts, Travcoa’s new Italy’s Heart and Soul itinerary is a luxury 14-day small-group escorted journey. Activities include several days of touring in Venice, trips through Alpine scenery and a Rome tour in an open-roof chauffeured vintage Fiat 500. Each trip is limited to 18 guests and is priced at $15,290 per person, double occupancy, with its first departure on June 7.

Vacations By Rail Gives 2013 Sneak Peek
Vacations By Rail is offering nine independent rail trips to Glacier National Park, ranging from 5 to 11 days starting at $1,260 per person along with 9 escorted rail tours including the 11-day Yellowstone & Glacier Adventure tour. In Canada, there are more than 30 vacation options for 2013 starting at $917 per person.

International Expeditions Offers Air Credit
On its 2013 nine-day Panama tour departures, International Expeditions is offering an air credit of $500 per couple. The Panama tour includes a journey through the Panama Canal, a trip through the rainforests of Soberanía National Park and a trip on the Panama Railroad, dating back to 1850. Prices start at $3,998 for small-group tours departing January 12, February 9, March 9 and December 21, 2013.