| A traveler torn between choosing to self-drive OR | | | | mean YOU might miss things. |
| take an escorted tour once said, "My only concern is | | | | One way to counter the possibility of missing points |
| we would be driving and passing by points of interest | | | | of interest, purchase a COUNTRY SPECIFIC |
| and not even know that we should stop and take a | | | | guidebook. |
| look." | | | | And of course a map. |
| Yes, that is true. | | | | Between the two, you'll minimize your chances of |
| The highly acclaimed travel writer Paul Theroux | | | | missing key attractions -Assuming you spend hours in |
| distinguished travelers and tourists by saying, | | | | preparation. |
| "Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers | | | | DON'T be the one returning home only to realize you |
| don't know where they're going." | | | | should have gone there! Or done that! |
| In today's world, most people are forced to be | | | | A finely polished "local" escort WILL provide a more |
| "simple" tourists because of time constraints. I say | | | | enriching travel experience - the kind that only an |
| "simple" because without a brilliant guide and local | | | | INSIDER can offer. You may be a tourist, but the |
| connections YOU'RE a fish out of water that may, or | | | | "local" escort eliminates your ignorance. |
| may never, swim in the pool of great memories. | | | | If you are absolutely content on a self-drive tour, it is |
| The New Age of escorted tours, GROUPS are much | | | | essential to work with an operator to aid in the |
| SMALLER than the traditional motorcoach filled with | | | | planning your route, help you decide on lodges within |
| forty camera toting tourists. | | | | your budget, "guide" you to must see places of |
| Today, a great escorted tour averages in size | | | | interest, etc... |
| (between 2-6 travelers) meaning a more INTIMATE | | | | When all said in done, |
| and EXHILARATING experience you desired! | | | | You will receive a personally prepared set of |
| Also, expect to be CHAUFFEURED around -and in | | | | documents bound together in a folder, including your |
| places like Africa where animals (you wanna take | | | | itinerary, short biography of the creator, a |
| memory cards worth of photos of) run wild, and | | | | customized travel guide, and examples of the |
| destinations are of great distance between each | | | | activities/wildlife you may encounter, passport/visa |
| other, trust me... | | | | information, suggested clothing and equipment, health |
| You WANT to be chauffeured! | | | | issues, cultural considerations, and a list of suggested |
| On the other hand, self-drive tours require more time | | | | reading. |
| than most people are willing to give up AND that can | | | | |