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Are You an Exploratory Traveller or a Classic Traveller? |

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We created the Classic Series and the Exploratory Series as a device, a sort of philosophical litmus test if you will, to help people choose between different styles of travel and different communities of travellers.
In our opinion, travel style is about the "Who", the "'Why" of travel rather than the "Where" (Destination) or the "How" (Travel Mode), and as such, it's more about you than it is about us. It's our experience that the world is divided into different kinds of people based on their response to a fairly simple set of questions.
It is important to keep in mind that one choice is neither better nor worse than the other - they are merely different, reflecting the fact that all travellers have unique hopes and aspirations. We believe that the art of great travel companies is in matching the hopes and aspirations of their travellers to the realities of the road and the temperament of their companions. Choosing the Travel Style that resonates most closely with your personal dreams is a critical part of this process. |
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Who Are You? |
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If you are over 35, luxury-conscious, freedom-loving, spiritually-curious and non group-travel oriented, then our EXPLORATORY SERIES of escorted and independent trips may be the perfect solution. |
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If you are over 65, value-conscious, structure-loving, culturally-curious and group-travel oriented, then our CLASSIC SERIES of escorted small group trips may be the perfect solution. |
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Why Do You Want To Travel? |
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If you seek a rigorously planned non-group travel experience where everything is about choice and going at your own pace, where you will have opportunities to immerse yourself in the authentic and sensory character of a place, and where your travelling companions will be youthful (35+), adventurous souls in search of enriching experiences, then you should choose the EXPLORATORY SERIES. |
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If you seek a rigorously planned group travel experience where everything is organized and taken care of, where you can cover as much ground and see as many sights as possible at a reasonable pace and in relative comfort, and where your travelling companions will be mature (65+), like-minded individuals who share your sense of wonder, then you should choose the CLASSIC SERIES |
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What's Your Level of Activity? |
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Easy. Most large ship cruises and train journeys will fall into this category unless a more comprehensive land program is included. Activities may include walking along city streets, garden paths and beaches. |
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Moderate. Slightly more difficult, this type of journey may involve leisurely walks uphill, over uneven terrain, or sand. Some other factors that may be encountered at this level include more extreme weather conditions (e.g. heat, cold or both), more basic accommodations, zodiac excursions, etc). People should be able to walk at a reasonable pace and require limited assistance. |
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Active. These are more extensive land programs that may involve longer walks, somewhat difficult walking conditions and more basic travel conditions. Some other factors that may be encountered at this level include more extreme weather conditions (e.g. heat, cold or both), longer transfers over uneven surfaces and other conditions such as high altitude, water excursions by zodiac and land excursions by land rover vehicles, etc. | |