DESTINATIONS — ESCORTED TOURS


ASK AN EXPERT


Lucy Evans, Back-Roads Touring “Private tours are great for people who want bespoke or specialist itineraries, whereas group tours are sociable and a


good choice for single travellers or couples looking to meet other like-minded people.”


military groups on arranging active trips. The operator has a starter kit offering guidance on booking private group tours (email groups@gadventures.com).


l PRIVATE TOURS: BE FLEXIBLE Forget being tied to a timetable – private tours let clients choose their own departure date and duration, and tweak the itinerary to add or remove excursions, spend longer


at the sites that interest them, add time on the beach or adjust the accommodation along the way. Wendy Wu Tours has seen its


tailor-made business grow by 40% year on year by allowing clients to build their own itinerary, while China Links Travel finds many of its private clients take the chance to upgrade their accommodation to five-star hotels, or travel to remote spots such as Zhangjiajie in Hunan province. TW


Greg Thurston, Cox & Kings “An older, single traveller is likely to feel safer and more comfortable with a group, whereas honeymooners are


unlikely to want to be part of a group. With single travellers, it’s also useful for agents to know which companies offer supplement-free tours.”


Jae Hopkins, Exodus “Often a few couples, two families, or a group of friends aren’t aware that between them, they make a large


enough group to choose a private tour. That opens up a host of exciting adventures they may never have considered.”


56 • travelweekly.co.uk — 12 March 2015


EXODUS


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