As 2023 draws to a close, there's a slew of new U.K. and European routes launching in December and the not-so-distant future of 2024.
14.11.2023 - 20:57 / travelpulse.com / TravelPulse Staff
Travel Advisors are experiencing growing demand from clients who want customized itineraries and experiences that meet their personal and changing travel tastes. Customized experiences that will give them a lifetime of memories and a few bragging rights at get-togethers with family and friends—that’s what they’re looking for.
Along with customization, they want greater ease of travel. Many clients, families, couples, and seniors don’t want to navigate driving in a foreign country and they’re requesting Small Guided Vacations. Working closely with our preferred Travel Advisor partnerships, we learned many advisors are challenged to keep up with demand and their clients are most often requesting highly custom itineraries. And they are also looking for luxury Guided Vacations that are distinctive and smaller in number of passengers to allow for more personalized attention and experiences.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland (Photo Credit: Authentic Vacations)
For Authentic Vacations, that was an easy need to meet. We were able to reach out to our network of suppliers and create a portfolio of custom tours. As a member of the esteemed Tour Partner Group (TPG), Authentic Vacations is already the leading company for creating tailor-made, authentic travel experiences for destinations that include Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Iceland, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, and domestic USA. Specializing in creating customizable itineraries that feature a variety of inspirational experiences, paired with unique and boutique accommodations, hand-picked by our product team, ensures that every client experiences a distinctive adventure, whether through a custom personal vacation or a guided tour.
Our Small Guided Vacations are the very definition of ease. For 2024, we are excited to offer 21 unique Small Guided Vacations in Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Italy, and the Nordic countries. With 18 people or fewer on each tour, all with guaranteed departures, travelers can expect personalized service, attention, and an insider’s view of the culture, cuisine, and the scenic wonders of their chosen destination. All accommodations are 4 and 5-star, the heart of elegant ease.
Business development managers at Authentic Vacations (Photo Credit: Authentic Vacations)
To support our agents and their growing demands, Authentic now has three seasoned Business Development Managers on board. These are Kate Heath, Michelle Bartlett, and Kristina Zito. This spectacular team supports travel advisors from every region of the United States and Canada.
A custom vacation also includes Destination Experts who use their imaginations, and really want to make clients’ fantasies a reality. Do clients want to see baby polar bears?
As 2023 draws to a close, there's a slew of new U.K. and European routes launching in December and the not-so-distant future of 2024.
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