{"id":875638,"date":"2024-01-22T18:37:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T17:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=875638"},"modified":"2024-02-07T12:51:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T11:51:14","slug":"going-guided","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/going-guided\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the 8 real reasons our guests love going guided"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Trafalgar, we know that being guided is the best way to travel. But rather than hear it from us \u2013 we reached out to past guests via social media and asked them why<\/em> they loved going guided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We received so many great responses from our community so we rounded them up into eight themes. From feeling safe and secure, to wanting to kick back knowing everything is being taken care of, here are the real reasons why our past guests love guided travel with Trafalgar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cGuided travel is the best way to experience the world. Everything is looked after for you, so you have no worries about anything. I\u2019m really excited for my next guided travel with Trafalgar to Ireland<\/a> & Scotland<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\nEllen R. H. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Our tours cover 72 countries across six continents with 303 different trips that unlock the best of the world for you. The thread that binds them all? That everything is taken care of, every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a hunger to see the world, experience things you\u2019ve always dreamed of, and want to connect with culture and locals across the globe, then our tours are perfect for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI have to make a million decisions at work, on night shift no less, so when traveling overseas to places I\u2019ve never been I want to just write a check, sit back and relax. And definitely NOT have to worry about driving.\u201d <\/p>\nLaura P.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cNo hassles. Your transport, accommodation, sightseeing etc, is sorted for you. Just be on time and everything is taken care of. The airline misplaced my friend’s luggage and our Travel Director went out of his way to trace it. When her flight was cancelled at the last minute, he stepped in to help sort it out. Travel directors are amazing people.\u201d<\/p>\nTracy L. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cGreat tour company for one stop travel. Getting picked up at airport to being dropped back off for your return home. Great hotels and tour guides. We met great people on the bus from all over the world. We traveled 6 times so far.\u201d<\/p>\nSteve M. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe fact that everything is taken care of for you. You wake up and enjoy the day.\u201d <\/p>\nCassandra E-R. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

GET INSPIRED: Britain & Ireland Highlights<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see more, do more, and skip the queues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019ve now enjoyed three Trafalgar tours! Each tour\u2019s itinerary covers twice as many of the location\u2019s highlights versus an individually drawn up plan,\u201d <\/p>\nShirley B. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true, when you plan a trip independently you have to include both real time and mental capacity to get from A to B. With guided touring, everything is planned ahead of time so you can relax, enjoy every moment being totally present, and experience more in a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, we have special relationships that gain us fast access to the world\u2019s top sights. That means no hours wasted standing in queues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI like the VIP treatment, no waiting in lines, everything well planned out. I love the guides who bring the sites and attraction to life,\u201d <\/p>\nLarry H. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s nice not to have to wait in lines at the many tourist spots. Relax and sleep on the bus, and have dinners planned and all breakfasts included.\u201d<\/p>\nMichelle P.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

TAKE A TRIP: Costa Rica Eco Adventure<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s stress-free, fun, and you don\u2019t have to drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever planned a multi-city or multi-country trip, you\u2019ll know the joy of trip planning can rapidly deteriorate into a spiral of stress as you try to figure out what\u2019s possible and how to get from A to B. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again and again we\u2019ve heard past guests throw their hands up in praise for guided travel with Trafalgar, where all you have to do is sit back, relax, and focus on the fun side of travel. Your Travel Director and driver will take care of the details \u2013 and most importantly, the transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSomeone else to drive\u2026hubby and I are not compatible driving in foreign environments!\u201d <\/p>\nRhonda D.B. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe will be doing our 7th this year with Trafalgar. The best part is we don’t have to worry about transportation. Figuring out how to get around in some of the countries we have visited would be a strain on our time. It has all been taken care of and made very easy for the traveler.\u201d <\/p>\nKate P. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cGuided travel is pain and stress free travel. Not only are you guaranteed to see everything you want to see, but you don\u2019t have to worry about transportation, tickets, crowds, or even lines. All you have to worry about is making sure that your camera battery is fully charged.”<\/p>\nLawrence T.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cNo need to worry on where to go, where to stay and no uber to book.”<\/p>\nVictoria C.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEverything is planned out \u2013 less stress to deal with,\u201d<\/p>\nNancy M.T. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

TAKE A TRIP: Balkan Delight<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the people you meet <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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From the Travel Director leading the charge and your humble driver, to the locals we encounter and friendships forged while on the road. Many past guests say Trafalgar tours and guided travel is all about the people we meet along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve heard stories of international friendships that have formed and lasted decades, love stories of those who met while on tour, and many past guests shout out to the joy and boundless energy their beloved Travel Director brings to each trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMeeting different people from around the world! You may also be with people with very different backgrounds than you, which lets you view your adventures through new perspectives, enhancing the journey\u201d <\/p>\nDaisy F.J.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt was our director and driver. We all felt like family!! Shoutout to Gordon Spicer and Fortunato #bestofitaly2023<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\nRose Marie W.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTheir experience and personality add greatly to the experience. Traveled to Costa Rica and England with Ireland. Tour guides were essential to making our experience feel authentic and knitting the group into friends.\u201d Kathleen S.<\/p>\nKathleen S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s the best way to foster camaraderie, long lasting friendships, and never feel alone as there is always that helping hand to make it comfortable and the stellar Coach drivers and Travel Directors sure are the icing on the cake!\u201d <\/p>\nMita D. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

GET INSPIRED: Best of Italy<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED BLOG: <\/em><\/strong>Think you know what to expect from a touring holiday? Think again<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s safe and secure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Traveling across the globe is a scary thought if you\u2019re eager to see the world but worry about getting lost in translation. Many travelers know they can choose Trafalgar with confidence and set out to see the beauty of this world while being looked after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided travel is for everyone \u2013 but the safety and security of a group is especially good for solo travelers. You don\u2019t have to wait for your partner, best friend, sister or cousin to take your trip-of-a-lifetime. Solo travelers are welcome \u2013 and encouraged \u2013 to join Trafalgar tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSecurity \u2013 I can relax and let someone else be in charge,”<\/p>\nRebecca G.T. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLoved it. Didn\u2019t have to worry about how to get places\u2026just wake up and get on the bus. Felt very secure. Would definitely do it again.\u201d<\/p>\nMary Ann V.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cYou don’t have to focus as much on safety or getting around, so you can relax and enjoy yourself more fully,\u201d<\/p>\nDaisy F.J.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSecurity, don\u2019t have to worry about driving, everything is mapped out for you, and the friends you meet along the way,\u201d <\/p>\nAnna B.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFor me it\u2019s security. Trafalgar has always looked after me,\u201d <\/p>\nGail W. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

You learn while you travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While our amazing Travel Directors are curious people who love travel and history, they aren\u2019t the font of all<\/em> knowledge we sometimes believe they might be. It\u2019s why we connect our guests with Local Specialists in each destination, bringing aboard a guide who lives in the city or destination to share the best facts and stories as you explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cGetting to see so much and learn about the history of an area without having to stress over where to stay or how to get somewhere. 4th Trafalgar trip just completed, wouldn\u2019t travel any other way!\u201d <\/p>\nDanna C.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s easy, professional, educational and priced fair! I love travel”<\/p>\nAlbert S. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cNot having to wait in lines and having all local information by great guides\u201d<\/p>\nJohn D. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

TAKE A TRIP: Splendours of Japan<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can shape the trip to your tastes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Guided travel isn\u2019t what it used to be. The modern guided tour is designed with the individual in mind, giving you pockets of time to explore your special interests or join Optional Experiences to further enrich your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a die-hard foodie or history nut, you\u2019ll find time to indulge your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe did a trip to Ireland\/Scotland with Trafalgar \u2026Lots of laughs and good food. Wonderful optional trips that enhanced the whole experience. We met some great people that we are still in touch with. Can’t wait for our next trip…..where should we go?\u201d <\/p>\nPaul W.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s simply the best way to travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most guests didn\u2019t just mention one reason why they choose guided travel with Trafalgar. Many made a huge list that touched on many themes\u2026 which made us realize \u2013 it\u2019s simply the best way to see the world. Do you agree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTakes the stress away especially with language difficulties. You get the best itineraries, all the hidden secret food places, time to rest on the bus and hotels already sorted. Knowing you\u2019ll see the best of everything and get to skip the line at big tourist attractions.\u201d<\/p>\nMegan I. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAll of the above plus it\u2019s always a good value. You hit all the highlights of wherever you\u2019re touring with all sorts of accurate, unique information. A good guide is such a bonus.\u201d<\/p>\nRenee W.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIn December I experienced my first Trafalgar tour, the Christmas Market tour in Europe, and wonder why I waited so long! Amazing experience! What everyone said is true, but our Tour Director really made the experience more special!\u201d says Allison B.<\/p>\nAllison B.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

303 Trips. 72 Countries. 6 Continents \u2013 where will guided travel with Trafalgar take you next? Leave us a comment\u2026.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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