This summer has definitely been a strange one when it comes to holidays and travel.
There have been all sorts of limits and restrictions put in place that have left a lot of people with a feeling of unfulfilled wanderlust.
Hopefully one day, sooner rather than later, things will improve, the world will open up again, and we’ll all be free to travel and explore new places again.
When this time comes you might want to think about a new way to discover new parts of the world, and an escorted tour could be an amazing option.
Here are 4 reasons why:
1. They take the stress out of planning a holiday
When it comes to planning a holiday normally there are so many different things to book and organise. You need to sort your travel to and from the destination, your accommodation, your activities and trips out while you’re there and so many other things.
For some people this is part of the fun of going away, but for others it can all end up feeling really stressful.
If you fall into the second group of people then an escorted tour could be a great way to take that stress away. All the travel and accommodation is arranged for you, as well as all the days out while you’re away.
2. You have an expert on hand all the time
When you go on an escorted tour you’ll have a tour manager with you who will know the places you’re travelling to really well.
So you can relax knowing you’ll get to see all the best sights and get insider knowledge on the best places to visit for a bite to eat or a cup of the best coffee in town.
You’ll also more than likely have local guides who can give you honest advice on which places are worth making the effort to visit and might even be able to give you access to places not normally available to the general public.
3. They’re a great way to make new friends
When you go on an escorted tour holiday you’ll be travelling with a group of other people.
Throughout the holiday there’ll be chances to chat, mix, and mingle with everyone which can make the whole thing even more fun.
What’s really great is that you’ll know that the people you’re travelling with are like-minded and excited to experience the same things as you. Say you’re on an escorted tour in Canada, you’ll get to meet a group of other people to experience things like the beauty and wonder of Niagara falls with, which can be especially great if you’d otherwise be travelling alone.
4. There’s less stress all round
Holidays are never meant to be stressful, but things like driving in a different country and navigating unknown roads can mean you miss out on really enjoying some of the stunning scenery and leave you a bit stressed out when you get to where you’re going on your day out.
With an escorted tour you really can just sit back and enjoy the views.
No worrying about adjusting to driving on the other side of the road, no stress about missed turnings or confusing road signs.
Just relaxing in a comfy seat on an air-conditioned coach enjoying all the sights from the windows as you make your way to another great day out.
Have you ever been on an escorted holiday? Is is something you would consider in the future?
Disclosure: this is a collaborative post