Choosing the Type of Trip

Depending on the destination I choose and on what I want to do during my vacation, I will select different type of trips. Here is an overview of choices available:

GUIDED ORGANIZED TOURS

These are a good choice if:

  • You don’t want to worry about all the logistic required to plan a trip.
  • You want a guide to explain and give you information during your sightseeing.
  • You enjoy meeting and traveling with other tourists.
  • You don’t mind having less free time to explore on your own.
  • You don’t mind taking long lunches or dinners.
  • You don’t mind waiting for the group.

An Epic Southern Morocco Adventure: Marrakech to Agadir 

PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS

These are a good choice if:

  • You prefer traveling on your own or only with your choice of companions.
  • You don’t want to worry about all the logistic required to plan a trip.
  • You want a guide to explain and give you information during your sightseeing.
  • You don’t mind spending more money.

African Safari

EXPEDITION TOURS (GROUP OR PRIVATE)

These are a good choice if:

  • You want all the benefits of an organized or private tour.
  • You are going to a remote destination otherwise difficult to access.
  • You want a knowledgeable guide/naturalist.
  • You are interested in attending lectures about your destination and wildlife.
CRUISES

These are a good choice if:

  • You want to wake up in a new location almost everyday without having to organize your transportation to get to a new location.
  • You want the flexibility of exploring on you own or taking an excursion.
  • You want to unpack only once.
  • You don’t mind having limited time for sightseeing.
  • You don’t mind getting only an overview of most ports.
  • You enjoy lots of entertainment,

Cruises Ideas

RIVER CRUISES

These are a good choice if:

  • You want to wake up in a new city without having to organize your own transportation to get there.
  • You enjoy meeting, eating and sightseeing with other tourists.
  • You prefer having most of the excursions included in the cost of the cruise.
  • You want to unpack only once.
  • You don’t mind having limited time for sightseeing.
  • You don’t mind getting only an overview of most ports.

Danube River Cruise

Why You Should Add  Pre- and Post-Cruise Extensions to Your Cruise

EXPEDITION CRUISES

These are a good choice if:

  • You want all the benefits of cruising.
  • You are going to a remote destination otherwise difficult to access.
  • You want a knowledgeable guide/naturalist.
  • You are interested in attending lectures about your destination and wildlife.

Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise: A Magical Adventure

RESORTS

These are a good choice if:

  • You just want to relax, enjoy the beach or the slopes.
  • You want a home base and take a few excursions.
  • You prefer not to have a schedule.

Tips for Choosing the Right Resort

ON YOUR OWN

This is a good choice if:

  • You prefer traveling on your own or only with your choice of companions.
  • You don’t want to be limited in time at some attractions.
  • You want the flexibility of choosing what you see or not, where and when you eat and how much time you spend sightseeing, eating or resting.

Self-Guided Tours


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