benefits of guided tours

Unlocking Hidden Travel Gems: The Experts Behind Guided Tours

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When your amazing tour guide not only tells you WHY you should watch the sunrise at the Grand Canyon, but also shares where to watch, AND gives you tips for perfect viewing – the result is a true memory of a lifetime!

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that we are big fans of guided tours – especially for those bucket list destinations that we’ve always dreamed of. Having now experienced 3 very different – and amazing – tours, we are even more convinced that the stress-free nature of guided touring is a fabulous way to spend time exploring new places!

When people ask me about guided touring, one question that often comes up is “What are the guides like? Are they really knowledgeable?”

So, let’s chat about that a bit today. Read more

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Adventures Abroad: Rome, the Eternal City

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Yes – we threw our coins in the Trevi Fountain so that we will return one day!

To say that we had a wonderful time on our Italy vacation would be an understatement! Globus Tours did a fabulous job of planning the tour of “Italy’s Great Cities” and while it would be impossible to see and do everything in Italy in 9 days, we did a LOT during our time there, and lifetime memories were absolutely made!

I shared a number of photos and quick reviews on our Facebook page while we were traveling but wanted to take the next few weeks to chat in more detail about the places we visited. We will start with the city where our journey began and ended – Rome. Read more

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Your First Guided Tour: 3 Tips for an Unforgettable Adventure

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Planning a bucket list vacation to a new destination is exciting – but it can also be a little unsettling, as there are a lot of logistics involved between hotels, transportation, activities, dining etc. Which is why guided tours are becoming increasingly popular! All the planning is already done, transportation is arranged, you have an expert guide throughout your trip, and you simply show up and enjoy your trip – nothing could be easier!

If you’re planning your first guided tour vacation, the most important thing to know is that you’ll be treated like a VIP throughout your journey! But in addition, there are some things that will help make your trip truly memorable. Read on to learn more. Read more

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Don’t Let Travel Stress Get You Down: Say Goodbye to Worry and Hello to Adventure!

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Our stress-free visit to the the Grand Canyon!

Do you stress out about travel?

If you do, you’re in good company, as research actually shows that a significant number of folks find traveling to be stressful – and the respondents could even identify what part of vacationing was the most stressful.

So, what do folks get the most anxious about when it comes to a vacation? It’s probably not what you’re thinking. Or maybe it is?

We often assume that travel stress is caused by airlines, traveling with children, and traveling to international destinations.

Nope. Read more

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Exploring America’s National Parks Like a VIP

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Sunrise at the Grand Canyon – one of the most breathtaking moments I’ve ever had.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, national parks have continued to be among the most popular vacation destinations in the U.S. In fact, in the most recent listing of the best places to visit in the USA from US News and World Report, Grand Canyon National Park is in the No. 1 spot, followed by Yellowstone National Park, and Yosemite National Park. Among the remaining destinations in the top 10, Glacier National Park ranked 5th, with Zion National Park #6 and Grand Teton National Park at #9.

And really, it’s no surprise that these American natural treasures are so popular with visitors – from breathtaking glaciers to incredible canyons and mountain ranges, the appeal of the outdoors, easy accessibility, and natural beauty all combine to create some of the most memorable vacation destinations in the United States. Read more

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