CONNECT, CELEBRATE. Friends and Family Group Travel

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1 CONNECT, CELEBRATE Friends and Family Group Travel

2 The More the Merrier So much of the magic of travel is found in the connections you make with the people and places you discover on your journey. No matter where you travel with Tauck or how you choose to explore, our trips are designed to engage interests, inspire imaginations and enrich perspectives with authentic experiences that are unique to the destination and uniquely Tauck. Sharing these memorable experiences with a group of your friends and family make those magical moments even merrier. Save when you travel with family and friends! To make it easier for everyone to travel together, if you book a group of 10 or more on the same trip, the 11th person travels FREE. Families booking a Tauck Bridges family adventure need just 8 or more on the same trip for the 9th person to come along FREE. Ask at booking for all the details. 2

3 Make Travel a Family Affair On a Tauck Bridges family vacation, you have an opportunity to enrich your family s lives with a close-up look at different cultures, nature s wonders and landmark sites that shaped history. You can learn, see and do fun things together as a family, creating shared memories that last lifetimes... without any of the work or worries! ÒI just had to let you know what a phenomenal trip we had this Christmas season on the Tauck Bridges Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests trip. Nothing was lacking! It was logistically perfect for our family of 12. We ranged in age from 75 to 8 with two teenagers. I knew I wanted to get us all together, but I really did not want to be in charge. Having someone else telling them to meet the bus at 7:45 was the best scenario. The activities were perfect for each generation. The guides were outstanding with just enough humor to keep the history interesting. I can t wait to take another Tauck Bridges trip. MUNNIE JORDAN, ARKANSAS tauck.com 3

4 The benefits of group travel are priceless As travelers ourselves, we understand that the expenses involved in taking a vacation can really add up. That s why we make sure that our trips are packed with personal service, value and quality, from where you ll stay to what you do and everything in between, with everything included in one upfront price. Just about every travel expense you can think of and more is included. Airport transfers to and from your accommodations make traveling easy Premier accommodations in ideal locations Most meals, many à la carte, with lots of special dining treats and experiences Daily sightseeing and private shore excursions, with on-tour transportation, tickets and admission fees taken care of in advance no lines or wasted time Most gratuities, from luggage handling, local guides, waitstaff on included meals and more mean no worries about who gets what, when Taxes, service charges and more are all covered No added fees or surcharges ever; you ll know what s included in one upfront price before you leave home! We do the work so you can have all the fun: All the research, planning & orchestrating is done for you An experienced Tauck Director travels with you to handle all day-to-day details Built-in concierge services include hotel check in, luggage handling, dining arrangements, sightseeing excursions, special cultural events & hands-on activities A travel advocate who s always on hand to manage the unexpected and ensure peace of mind while you are traveling with us 4

5 ÒWhat a wonderful family trip we had! Our Italia Bella Bridges trip was an excellent choice for our 15 family members from age 6 to 82! Our tour director was wonderful, she really related to the children and made it so meaningful for them. She was so accommodating and in particular set up a table in Pisa for our Italian relatives who joined us for lunch. She made the trip appear seamless as we traveled from city to city. The restaurants and hotels were certainly up to the standards we have come to expect of Tauck after thirteen Tauck adventures! TANO CARBONARO, on ITALIA BELLA: ROME TO VENICE Private Departures for Vacations that are Exclusively Yours If you want to plan a private trip with just your family and friends, Tauck is the way to go! Our group specialists are ready to coordinate the details for you, from booking your trip and flights to arranging transfers for everyone in your party. Whichever tour you choose, your private group will benefit from the attentive personal services and included experiences that Tauck is known for, along with a dedicated Tauck Director who manages your day-to-day itinerary. Prices vary depending on the size of your group, but you ll save more as the size of your group grows. See example below. Private departure pricing. The following chart illustrates the costs of a 2017 private departure of our Tauck Bridges family vacation Italia Bella: Rome to Venice for groups of varying sizes. Private Departure Sample 2017 Price of Italia Bella: Rome to Venice # of People Triple Price # of Guests Savings (per person) Traveling Free <18 inquire 1 inquire 18+ From $5,460 2 $10, From $4,890 3 $14, $4,390 4 $17,560 tauck.com 5

6 Give the gift of travel... There s nothing like the gift of travel to turn special occasions into a lifetime of cherished memories. And with everything included and wrapped up in one value-packed package, this is one gift that keeps on giving long after everyone returns home. Consider giving your family or friend(s) a gift that speaks volumes about their achievements, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and more. Celebrate the holidays or that special occasion on a trip you ll all share together. Reconnect with friends or extended family on a long-awaited reunion. Or simply invite your loved ones to join you in a place where everyone s travel dreams will really come true! ÒFor my 80th birthday my husband of 61 years presented me with the gift of Tauck s beautiful river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the lovely ms Esprit. The magnificent, magical marvel of this experience begs the question... Are there ever enough superlatives to aptly describe our most treasured vacation ever? MAXINE DZIEDZIC, FLORIDA 6

7 ... to celebrate life s milestones! Celebrating special occasions with friends and family is one of life s most rewarding experiences. Sharing them together on a vacation marks the occasion with enriching experiences every day. Birthdays. Maxine Dziedzic was so thrilled with her birthday gift of a Tauck river cruise, Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat, that this year they are celebrating on Grand Australia & New Zealand! Graduations. We re big fans of Tauck and our granddaughter always wanted to visit France; it was the perfect combination for her graduation present. Anniversaries. Not only did 28 family members celebrate the Barrett s 50th wedding anniversary on a Danube cruise, they helped them renew their vows! Reunions. The Driehaus family s reunion memories will last forever after 39 family members enjoyed a private departure on Ireland Forever. Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. The Streims took their grandson to Tanzania as a Bar Mitzvah present and enjoyed how Bridges made things easy for us and fun for him. Holidays. Our December trips in the Galápagos, Costa Rica, Italy, Africa and the Swiss Alps are the perfect fit for your family s holiday celebration. tauck.com 7

8 Share adventures around the world Trip of a lifetime! I took 8 family members (3 generations) on South Africa: An Elegant Adventure. It was truly a trip of a lifetime, with a mix of fantastic geography, wild animals, and cultural understanding. South Africa has had an interesting and turbulent history, all of which came together on this trip. I highly recommend it over the trips that just visit animal parks. Amazingly awesome! TAUCK TRAVELER REVIEW, TAUCK.COM Our Tauck Bridges trips with our children and 3 grandsons, Kyle, Brenden and Tanner, can be characterized as amazingly awesome. The ultimate goal for us as grandparents is to expose our children and grandsons to the various countries and cultures in the world. More importantly to bond with them through the many fun activities and experiences provided to us by Tauck Tours and their experienced guides. All of our children and grandchildren will hold the Tauck Trips they have taken in their memories forever. Our grandchildren say Tauck Trips are awesome! Absolutely wonderful... Our Rhine river cruise was a college reunion. My four college roommates and I have not been together for 42 years. We spent 10 joyous days together. We all thought the cruise was absolutely wonderful. I have always found the former trips I have had with Tauck to be superior, but this was the best. 8 THE NUGENT FAMILY PATRICIA CHVATAL, WASHINGTON

9 and multiply the joys of traveling with Tauck Wild Alaska tour for my 60th birthday... My husband, myself and our two friends went on your Wild Alaska tour for my 60th birthday. I could not have picked a better trip. We are home a week now and my husband cannot stop telling everyone he knows (or doesn t know) about the great time he had. It was active, informative and restorative. Would not hesitate if given the chance to go again. Every day was well executed... THE COLTONS, ON WILD ALASKA This was a special event for us having the whole family go on this Grand Alaska trip together. It worked especially well since every event was planned for us and we did not have 9 different opinions of what to see next. Every day was well executed and our director, Don, was so knowledgeable of the area, geology and animals. Food and accommodations were great. One of our best adventures ever! TAUCK TRAVELER REVIEW, TAUCK.COM Being with our grown (32 and 37) children experiencing so many wonderful adventures in Tuscany and Cinque Terre was one of our best adventures ever. Great balance of cathedrals and museums, with more unique activities (hiking, pasta making, biking) so there was never a dull moment. And we truly appreciated the SMALL size of the group! TAUCK TRAVELER REVIEW, TAUCK.COM tauck.com 9

10 Answers to some questions you might have... Q: I have an idea for a group trip what do I do next? A: Tell us what you have in mind and we ll put you in the capable hands of a personal Account Manager who will take care of all the details for your group from start to finish contact our Group Sales Department at (800) or groupsales@tauck.com. Q: How many people do I need to make a group? A: We work with groups of just about every size we ve helped coordinate small family reunions of only 8 family members and arranged a private departure for a family of 39 people. Q: What are the benefits of traveling with my group on a Tauck vacation? A: Planning a vacation for a group on your own takes a lot of research, planning, scheduling, juggling and coordinating even before the trip starts. Arranging flights, airport transfers, accommodations, excursions, activities and dining once you arrive takes more time away from your trip and from each other. Add on the hassles of tipping, luggage handling, transportation and hotel check-in and the work and hassles multiply. We take care of every detail before and during your vacation so everyone in your group can enjoy spending time together without any worries. From booking your group s trip, air and arranging transfers upon arrival and departure to checking you into your accommodations, transporting your luggage from place to place, arranging meals, sightseeing, admissions, special cultural events and more, your group enjoys personalized service and great Tauck value with virtually everything included in one upfront cost. Most importantly, your group travels with trust and confidence. Family owned and led for 90+ years, we are singularly focused on the guest experience and are proud to have one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry. Q: Are there any special group discounts as my group size gets bigger? A: Yes! All you need are 8 guests traveling together on the same departure and the 9th guest goes free. If your group numbers exactly 8, then you ll receive 50% off of one of the lowest price fares. The travel savings multiply as your group size grows! 10

11 Q: My whole group is interested in traveling together JUST us. Is this possible? A: Of course! We can do private departures for groups of all sizes, giving you a signature Tauck experience that s exclusively yours. Prices vary depending on the size of the group and the trip you choose, but the savings increase with the size of your group. See page 5 for sample pricing on our Italia Bella itinerary. Q: Will the rooms for our group be located close to one another? A: We cannot guarantee adjacent, adjoining or connecting rooms. We will note to our hotels and to our Tauck Director that you have requested this, and we will do all that we can to secure rooms next to one another or connecting when possible. Please be as specific as possible in your request, as often a hotel considers adjacent to be across the hall. You should also note that connecting rooms are often not available in many hotels, especially in Europe. In compliance with our partner hotels and for the safety and security of our guests, children under 18 years of age must be booked in the same room as an accompanying adult. Q: Could we extend our stay at either the start or end of our vacation? A: Absolutely! Many guests choose to extend their stay and we re happy to help. We can often offer you special rates at our selected hotels! Arranging hotel accommodations in the city where your journey begins for the night preceding your Tauck adventure not only gives you more time to explore on your own, it also helps your group become better acclimated to any time changes before your journey begins an important factor to consider when traveling! Guests wishing to spend more time in cities where our journeys end can extend their stay a great way to make your Tauck vacation last a little longer. Q: It s tricky coordinating so many schedules. If our plans change, what kind of travel coverage will we have? A: Your vacation is an important investment and to help you protect it, Tauck offers the finest travel coverage in the industry. With our Guest and Cruise Protection, you can get a money-back refund if your travel plans change, with added coverage for emergencies, airline penalties, lost luggage and more. Please inquire at time of booking. tauck.com 11

12 6 Ways to See the World with Tauck World Discovery Our classic one- and two-week signature land journeys on six continents showcase the world s amazing places up close on seamlessly choreographed, fully escorted tours. Insider access to cultural experiences, premium accommodations, expert insights and exclusive partnerships ensure a vacation that s not only extraordinary but extraordinarily carefree for travelers looking to make every moment count. European River Cruising Combining our 90+ years of destination knowledge with inclusive cruising aboard the most elegant and spacious custom-crafted riverboats in Europe, our river cruises journey along the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Seine, Rhône and Saône. Every cruise includes private shore excursions, Tauck Exclusive experiences ashore, and the attentive service and expertise of a Tauck Cruise Director and three Tauck Directors. Small Ship Cruising Our intimate yachts and expeditionary ships, handpicked for the destination, explore Europe, Australia / New Zealand, Japan, Antarctica, Latin America, and the Galápagos Islands, taking you to ports of call where big ships don t go. Every cruise includes Tauck signature cultural experiences and sightseeing ashore. Onboard naturalists and regional experts enhance select cruises, and service is welcoming and attentive. 12

13 Tauck Bridges Family Vacations Tauck Bridges guided adventures are designed for doing, seeing and learning together as a family. Choose from wildlife journeys in Africa, the Galápagos, Costa Rica; European river cruises and land trips from Italy to England and Peru; and national park trips in the US and Canada. One upfront price includes all activities, exclusive experiences, accommodations, gratuities, most meals and nonstop fun for every age and generation. Culturious Small Group Immersion Culturious small group journeys average 20 guests, an ideal size for experiencing the daily life of a place in a hands-on, more intimate way from chic boutique hotels or national park lodges. In Europe, immerse in the local culture with chefs, vintners, artists and more. In Yellowstone National Park, guests explore with naturalists and recharge with soft adventures, like kayaking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and sleigh riding. Tauck Events Tauck Events are single departure, theme-driven, once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences based in one destination,with multi-night stays at just one premier hotel. All Events feature themed sightseeing tracks, special presentations and exclusive gala evenings in extraordinary venues. We ve partnered with filmmaker Ken Burns to craft select events based around the themes of his films, with an opportunity to meet Ken at a keynote address. tauck.com 13

14 BOOKING YOUR GROUP IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3. There s no better time than now to plan an unforgettable vacation for your family and friends to celebrate a special occasion, reconnect for an overdue reunion or simply gather everyone you love together for shared memories that will last lifetimes. 1. Gather your group together to choose your favorite Tauck trip. 2. Call your professional travel agent or Tauck s Group Sales Specialists at (800) or groupsales@tauck.com to discuss the details and book your trip. 3. Get ready to share magical moments with the best traveling companions in the world your family and friends! When it comes to planning an extraordinary vacation for your group, one call does it all! TAUCK ~ 10 Westport Road ~ P.O. Box 650 ~ Wilton, CT Visit our website at tauck.com