Wondering how to make your money go further when it comes to planning your vacation? The answer might be easier than you think. Surprisingly, letting us do all the hard work for you will actually make your vacation budget stretch even further than if you did it yourself – we’d say that’s a win/win.
Here are 8 ways we make sure you have your dream vacation, so you can stop worrying about how to make your money go further.
How to make your money go further with Trafalgar
Everything taken care of
When you book with Trafalgar, with just one click of a button everything is planned, vetted, booked and organized for you. Everything is taken care of, from the moment you step off the plane to you final dinner on-tour.
When you’re on tour, your Travel Director and Driver team handle all your logistics, bookings, tickets, transport and more, leaving you to enjoy yourself and be truly present in the moment – isn’t that what a vacation is all about?
“Wonderful experience! Our tour guide and bus driver were the best! We saw so much and had time on our own and to rest. They got us where we needed to be and guided us.” – Nancy G., Colors of Sicily
Must-sees to local secrets
Any vacation has to cover the must-sees – the icons are icons for a reason, and with Trafalgar you’ll enjoy extra special treatment when you skip the lines at key sights. But you’ll also uncover hidden gems and local secrets with your Local Expert, discovering what local life is really like through authentic interactions with real local people. With a deep love for travel and their hometowns, your Local Experts will show you what the guidebooks can’t for a true insider’s perspective of the must-sees and local secrets in each destination.
“This was a trip of a lifetime. From hidden gems to local treats, each location visited was accompanied with outstanding commentary and knowledge. Every country, city, village and destination visited was breathtaking.” – Anne L., Britain and Ireland Grandeur
No travel stress
Forget hidden fees, parking tickets, tolls and arguing about who is going to do the driving. With Trafalgar you’ll travel from A to B in comfort and style on your luxury coach, featuring reclining seats, panoramic windows to take in the views, WiFi and air-con. Traveling between destinations shouldn’t be a slog – we make the journey just as good as the destination.
Coach offers the chance to visit smaller, off-the-beaten-path places, giving you a chance to rest and relax as you take in the scenery, admiring little villages and rolling pastures zip by.
Meet real locals
Trafalgar pioneered the original local travel experience: Be My Guest. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be welcomed into the homes of locals, from wineries and farms to historical villas, where you’ll sit down to a home-cooked meal. Your hosts will share stories about their families, history and communities, giving you the chance to get beneath the skin of your destination as you break bread with newfound friends. With one on every itinerary and over 100 experiences worldwide, Be My Guest ensures your journey is unlike any other.
Make new friends
We’ve lost count of the number of Trafalgar guests who have met on tour, became firm friends, and returned together on their next trip. We’ve even had a Trafalgar wedding, officiated by the newfound tour friends! When you travel with us, you’ll meet likeminded people who are passionate about seeing the world – because we know travel is just as much about the people you meet along the way as it is about the places you see.
“Our trip was a dream of a lifetime come true. Our group bonded quickly as a traveling family and we look forward to staying in touch.” – Shirley D., Best of Italy
Travel further afield
How to make your money go further? Travel further! Get the confidence to travel outside your comfort zone with the knowledge you’ll be taken care of by seasoned professionals, whether it’s traveling somewhere you wouldn’t have the courage to visit on your own, or spanning multiple countries without having to worry about the logistics.
Destination expertise
You can’t put a price on knowledge – and it’s something our Travel Directors, drivers and Local Experts have in spades. Our guests tell us time and time again that it’s our expert team that make our tours simply the best. Most importantly they love what they do, from navigating winding streets to sharing local knowledge, and making sure you have everything taken care of.
“Our guide added an amazing level to the experience by telling stories about what we were about to see. His knowledge was astounding. Him and the team also managed all the logistics so well. Trip of a lifetime!” – Simon P., Best of India
Once-in-a-lifetime stays
As well as our trusted accommodation partners, on many of our tours you’ll also experience once-in-a-lifetime overnight stays – these are our Stays with Stories. These are places with stories as rich as the destinations you’re exploring, from an Irish castle steeped in history to a South African safari lodge, or a traditional Japanese Ryokan. More than just a place to rest your head, these are overnight experiences to write home about.
“The Oyster Box Hotel in South Africa is the most beautiful and luxurious hotel I have ever stayed at!” – Vanessa G., Best of South Africa
Stop wondering how to make your money go further – travel with Trafalgar and unlock the best of the world.