ESCORTED TOURS LUXURY TOURING DESTINATIONS


charter flight in Canada on its Polar Bear Churchill tour. It’s not just about the experiences themselves; highlight details such as private transfers and porters. Abercrombie & Kent offers a complimentary laundry service and travelling bell boy, so guests don’t have to carry their bags between hotels. Collette, meanwhile, has its Diner’s


Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp Tauck offers exclusive after-hours


access to the Sistine Chapel and the Louvre, so guests can explore without the crowds, as well as other unique experiences, including a private


Choice programme, giving guests the freedom to choose where to eat, as well as which excursions to go on at no extra cost (both are included in the initial tour price, so you earn commission on the lot). And if they’re not convinced by the idea of travelling with a group, there’s the option to arrange a fully tailor- made tour, so customers can tweak itineraries and get some privacy, while still having the benefits of a tour guide and driver.


◗ WIDENING THE NET There’s no need to limit luxury tours to the super-rich, however. For those


unwilling to splash quite as much cash, there are still upgraded options available. Leger Holidays brought out its Luxuria range in 2015, offering luxury coaches for those wanting added leg-room, armchair- style seats and touch-screen TVs. Accommodation upgrades are also available on several of the operator’s itineraries.


Shearings has taken things a step further with its range of Grand Tourer trips, which combine a Home Connect door-to-door pick-up service with higher-end accommodation, porterage, travel on a luxury Mercedes coach and other perks, offering an ideal upselling opportunity. Stressing value for money is also key:


Titan’s Deluxe Alaskan Voyage might clock in at £4,449 for 18 days, but when clients consider it combines premium hotels with a ride on the Rocky Mountaineer, a seven-night cruise and its signature VIP door-to-door service, they might find this luxury touring lark is worth a look after all.


SAMPLE PRODUCT


Shearings’ nine-day Swiss Alpine Railways Grand Tourer trip starts at £1,029, including coach travel, accommodation, three excursions and home pick-up. shearings.com


Kuoni’s eight- night Kenya in Style itinerary starts at £3,885, including BA flights, transfers, accommodation and some meals. kuoni.co.uk


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