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How to Plan your Perfect Trip to Europe.
How to Plan your Perfect Trip to Europe.
When it comes to planning a trip, it’s very rarely easy. Which destinations do you want to visit? What is the optimal route? How many nights are sufficient to stay in each place? What is there to see in the area? And, if you’re hitting up a number of countries in one trip, how do you manage the booking process through so many destinations?
How to plan a trip to Europe.
Usually this is all so overwhelming that the responsibility for planning your trip is handed over to a travel agent. Or you join a bus tour. Though what if you could be your own travel agent? What if planning and booking a multi country trip through Europe was genuinely easy to do?
We’ll let you in on a secret – it is! For independent travelers who don’t like to use a travel agent, and prefer to set their own itinerary, there’s now an easy way to plan your perfect trip to Europe. A free do-it-yourself trip planning tool called RoutePerfect which generates European itineraries based on your travel preferences, budget and personal style.
Europe trip planning
Planning all of a sudden becomes fun instead of a headache, and without realizing it you’ve become your own travel agent. Planning a trip with RoutePerfect is the perfect way to explore the world – your way.
How to plan a trip to Europe.
Usually this is all so overwhelming that the responsibility for planning your trip is handed over to a travel agent. Or you join a bus tour. Though what if you could be your own travel agent? What if planning and booking a multi country trip through Europe was genuinely easy to do?
We’ll let you in on a secret – it is! For independent travelers who don’t like to use a travel agent, and prefer to set their own itinerary, there’s now an easy way to plan your perfect trip to Europe. A free do-it-yourself trip planning tool called RoutePerfect which generates European itineraries based on your travel preferences, budget and personal style.
Europe trip planning
Planning all of a sudden becomes fun instead of a headache, and without realizing it you’ve become your own travel agent. Planning a trip with RoutePerfect is the perfect way to explore the world – your way.
How to Plan Your Perfect European Trip
Plan the Perfect Trip for You
RoutePerfect maximizes the travel experience by suggesting the optimal trip for the time you have and the things you love to do.
If we’re to believe guide books and blogs, everything nowadays is a must see. Every experience is a must do. Though if there’s one thing we’ve learnt, it’s that someone else’s experiences aren’t always the perfect fit for you.
For instance you might visit Milan because you’ve been told it’s something you have to do. But why? What’s there for you? It turns out that those rave reviews about the city have been from shopaholics, but you’re not really interested in designer fashion. Once you get there, you’ll probably find that there’s not a whole lot for you to do. So when planning a trip and choosing your destinations, it’s essential to consider the things you like to do.
RoutePerfect makes it really simple to plan the perfect trip for you. You choose a destination to start your trip and a destination to end, and then the platform generates an itinerary for you based off your budget and preferences.
Don’t care about nightlife? Completely remove that from your trip. Your itinerary will update and a different set of destinations will appear. Want more culture or beaches? The platform will add that to your itinerary too. You can then read about your trip in full detail and see the attractions suggested for you.
If we’re to believe guide books and blogs, everything nowadays is a must see. Every experience is a must do. Though if there’s one thing we’ve learnt, it’s that someone else’s experiences aren’t always the perfect fit for you.
For instance you might visit Milan because you’ve been told it’s something you have to do. But why? What’s there for you? It turns out that those rave reviews about the city have been from shopaholics, but you’re not really interested in designer fashion. Once you get there, you’ll probably find that there’s not a whole lot for you to do. So when planning a trip and choosing your destinations, it’s essential to consider the things you like to do.
RoutePerfect makes it really simple to plan the perfect trip for you. You choose a destination to start your trip and a destination to end, and then the platform generates an itinerary for you based off your budget and preferences.
Don’t care about nightlife? Completely remove that from your trip. Your itinerary will update and a different set of destinations will appear. Want more culture or beaches? The platform will add that to your itinerary too. You can then read about your trip in full detail and see the attractions suggested for you.
Indicate Your Trip Preferences
Generates Itinerary
Customize to Your Heart’s Content
Read About Your Trip
Custom Itineraries
This is an incredibly powerful planning tool, and the fantastic thing about the platform is that it recommends destinations and attractions for you. It’s a godsend for the indecisive traveler who wants to go to Europe though really has no clue. Though it’s also an amazing planning tool for those with set ideas too.
Need help planning an itinerary for Europe.
The itineraries first generate with what the platform suggests for you, though each trip can be fully customized, and customization is easy to do. Add a destination or region if there’s somewhere you’re dying to go, and the platform will fill in any itinerary holes. You can leave some of your trip up to imagination, or pick a suggested European itinerary as a whole.
European itinerary ideas.
RoutePerfect completely eliminates the time you would normally spend on consulting guide books and wading through information online. The process of planning is fast and incredibly smooth, the site is very easy to navigate, and the platform really does deliver the perfect trip! But this isn’t just a platform for planning – after you’ve settled on a perfect itinerary you can easily book it all too.
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Need help planning an itinerary for Europe.
The itineraries first generate with what the platform suggests for you, though each trip can be fully customized, and customization is easy to do. Add a destination or region if there’s somewhere you’re dying to go, and the platform will fill in any itinerary holes. You can leave some of your trip up to imagination, or pick a suggested European itinerary as a whole.
European itinerary ideas.
RoutePerfect completely eliminates the time you would normally spend on consulting guide books and wading through information online. The process of planning is fast and incredibly smooth, the site is very easy to navigate, and the platform really does deliver the perfect trip! But this isn’t just a platform for planning – after you’ve settled on a perfect itinerary you can easily book it all too.
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Book the Whole Trip as a Package
The ability to book your whole trip as a package makes the planning process so easy. Once you’ve settled on a perfect route, you have the option to price your trip. As with other travel price comparison websites, RoutePerfect searches from over 100 different suppliers to ensure you have options for the most competitive rates.
How to book a whole itinerary at once.
And once again, your booking preferences are totally customizable. For those who want as little research and planning as possible, the platform automatically offers hotels for you. After hitting “price my trip” you are presented with a full itinerary, including default hotel recommendations for each evening based off your budget, hotel’s location and TripAdvisor ratings. You can book it all instantly in one transaction without making any changes if you want to.
Though should you want to choose your own hotel and weigh up other options, the platform offers plenty of alternatives too. Hit “change hotel”, and a list of hotels in your selected city shows up. You can sort and filter results by price, tripadvisor ratings, stars or name, pull up relevant property and location information, and add the room to your itinerary after you’ve made your choice. All without having left the page. It’s so easy.
How to book a whole itinerary at once.
And once again, your booking preferences are totally customizable. For those who want as little research and planning as possible, the platform automatically offers hotels for you. After hitting “price my trip” you are presented with a full itinerary, including default hotel recommendations for each evening based off your budget, hotel’s location and TripAdvisor ratings. You can book it all instantly in one transaction without making any changes if you want to.
Though should you want to choose your own hotel and weigh up other options, the platform offers plenty of alternatives too. Hit “change hotel”, and a list of hotels in your selected city shows up. You can sort and filter results by price, tripadvisor ratings, stars or name, pull up relevant property and location information, and add the room to your itinerary after you’ve made your choice. All without having left the page. It’s so easy.
Pricing the Trip
Choosing a Hotel
There is then the option to add a car rental to your booking for each city of your trip, and the platform offers the total package price at the bottom of the page. If you find a better price for that same package elsewhere online they’ll give you $500 towards your trip. They’re quite confident in offering the most competitive rates!
Easiest way to book an international trip.
You can save your itinerary for later, or share it via social media. The whole process of planning and booking is so straightforward and simple, that you’ll find you’ve become your own travel agent without realizing it, and that you can do everything they can do.
In a Nutshell
I can highly recommend Route Perfect as the best trip planning tool we have found for Europe – it offers the right amount of choice and information without over loading you with content. It offers up places you won’t have thought of as well as history and information about each, and allows you to make the planning process as involved as you want it to be.
The travel is carefree – everything is sorted out in advance and all you have to do is present your voucher and the hotel will already have all your details. It means travelling without worries and quicker check in, basically like printing your boarding pass for your flight at home and avoiding the process.
Booking your trip as a package this way saves up to around 20%. When comparing prices offered directly through individual hotels and car rental companies and adding these rates together for a total price of a trip, RoutePerfect beats it.
I want to be my own travel agent.
So explore the map, discover destinations and plan your trip. Then create a package, choose what’s in it and book the entire trip at once.
The travel is carefree – everything is sorted out in advance and all you have to do is present your voucher and the hotel will already have all your details. It means travelling without worries and quicker check in, basically like printing your boarding pass for your flight at home and avoiding the process.
Booking your trip as a package this way saves up to around 20%. When comparing prices offered directly through individual hotels and car rental companies and adding these rates together for a total price of a trip, RoutePerfect beats it.
I want to be my own travel agent.
So explore the map, discover destinations and plan your trip. Then create a package, choose what’s in it and book the entire trip at once.
Start planning your Europe Trip
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Benefits of Self Planned Travel
The advent of the internet has really speed up and made self-planned travel more pervasive and easier. These days, travel destination, airlines, hotels, car-rental companies and others advertise their product more aggressively and allow the individual travelers to self-plan their own travels. It is an exciting new way to travel that appeals to more and more people.
The most obvious benefit here is the flexibility in the self-planned travel holidays. With this form of travel, you can customize the self-planned travel right down to the last minute details. Things and sights that travel agents avoid can now be included in the program, allowing travelers to be more targeted in their travel objectives. Travelers can take up more unconventional destinations and activities and include these into their plans. The weirdest combinations are now possible. You can plan a wine tasting tour together with a skiing tour now. Many people interested in this form of self-planned travels, see this flexibility as a great asset.
Secondly, with the internet, choices become more varied for the self-planned traveler. Through the internet, travelers actually can have more options for flights, hotel, transport, activities and so forth. Very often, these companies are willing to offer personalize service to secure the business of these form of travelers.
The varied choices in travel products and services also mean that there is a high chance of getting the lowest price for the products or service. For example, airlines charge different rates to fly to the same destinations. For the budget conscious self-plan traveler, this lower price range is an important factor. And very often, the travel companies know this price competition is around and are willing to lower their prices or offer special discounts to travelers, resulting in travelers getting higher class products at lower cost.
Very often, self-planned travel involve a fair bit of self-drive vacationing. This offers the travelers a great way to alter or change their travel plans at will. If a town appears interesting and full of excitement, travelers might just extend their stay. If someone mention that just a couple of hundred miles down the road is an exciting place of interest, the travelers might just change their original plan and head for this new place of interest. This form of positive change makes the entire self-planned travel program more meaningful.
Next,the group size of the self-planned travel can now be up to the travelling group. There is no more such thing as a minimum size group to travel. Small groups are also very possible for people to travel in.
Another key benefit is the improved cultural exchange between the self-planned travelers and the locals. In group tours, extended mingling with the locals are often difficult as time is limited. People are always rushing from destination to destination. But in a self-planned travel program, travelers can afford to spend more time interacting with the local population, thus gaining more insight into the community. Self-planned travels are often repeated because strong ties are established in previous trips.
Travelling in this form of self-planned travel is indeed gaining popularity as the benefits are substantial, especially with the flexibility, ease of planning and also the cultural exchange. But before anyone head into any self-planned travel, it is important to consider some detail planning first.
Mr. Manzoni has extensive travel experiences, especially in North America and Europe. He is an avid reader and sponsor of travel information from a unique perspective. As a traveler, he believes that no matter what your traveling style is, the self-directed or self-controlled tour is the best. For more information on etouring, visit the following site at: http://www.solofriendlytravel.com
Visit Europe!
Do you love travelling but friends, families and partners don't always have the time? Then why not join us on our Solo Travelers small group trips. If you have a passion for travel and would love to meet like-minded fun and vibrant individuals, then this is the group for you! We organize some amazing small group trips throughout the year, from short city breaks in Europe and some longer trips further afield. Some of our amazing destinations include Tromso, Riga, Vilnius, Dubrovnik, Rome, Jordan, Kerala, Cuba, Thailand, China, New York, Nepal and loads more. Share the travel experience and meet lots of new friends along the way!
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Monday, June 20, 2016
Deals
Travel Deals and Offers on Hotels, Vacation Packages, Flights, Cruises and Car Rentals.
Great Hotel Deals and Discounts
Booking a hotel when you travel does not have to be a costly experience when you book with Solo Friendly Travel. Have your travel budget last longer and check out these great deals on hotels.
Deals on Popular Vacation Destinations
Have a worry-free trip when you book your vacation package online at Solo Single Travel. Find fantastic seasonal deals on great vacation destinations that don’t have to empty your wallet.
Deals on Airline Flights
Always wanting to travel to that dream destination, but thought that travel planning was such a hassle? Well at Solo Friendly Travel, we remove the hassle and make it convenient and easy for you to book a flight online. With so many destinations to choose from the only difficulty you will have is on which one to choose from. Book online now and find great deals on popular flight destinations today.
Popular Cruise Deals
On your next vacation, why not leave it in the hands of your captain to steer you there – on a cruise trip! With great deals on popular cruise destinations why not travel by sea for your next vacation adventure. And you don’t have to forfeit the holiday cheer when you travel during the upcoming season, the cruise ships will be decked out in Holiday themes to have you feeling the spirit even on the ocean for whatever destination you choose. Check out these great cruise deals.
Deals on Rental Cars
Put yourself in the driver’s seat when you rent a car with Sole Single Travel. Instead of depending on someone else or waiting on the taxi, take control, and get to where you want to go at whatever time you choose to get there. Check out Sole Single Travel’s great deals from the major car rental providers and simply pick your style, load up your bags, and head on out.
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Best Single Travel
- You will vacation with a group of friendly singles while traveling to the most amazing International destinations
- Check off another vacation from your bucket list as Best Single Travel has the largest selection of singles vacations and singles cruises
- Our vacations are divided into different age groups
- Our local guides are very knowledgeable and will share their love of their country with you
- 90% of our travelers come alone on their first vacation and then travel again with us
- You will never be charged a single supplement, we offer free roommate matching
- Sail in Thailand, visit a chateau in France, safari in Kenya, relax on an all inclusive Cancun vacation - the type of vacation is up to you
- Take a Best Single Travel vacation and never eat alone, sightsee alone or shop by yourself unless of course you want to
- Explore amazing cultures and discover the history of countries both far and near
- Make Friends and Memories for Life on Best Single Travel Vacations
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Vayama.com is an online travel agency uniquely focused on international travel. Since 2007, the company has been committed to providing travelers with the most comprehensive set of airlines, fares and flights, allowing people to experience popular, well-traveled destinations as well as some of the most remote corners of the world. By working with a vast network of trusted global partners, Vayama taps published and negotiated fares to put the very best international content all in one place. Travelers who visit Vayama.com can browse thousands of hotels and book rooms at the lowest prices available, as well as rent cars all over the world.
Rail Europe
Since opening shop in New York City in the 1930’s, we’ve become the leading authority of European rail in North America, representing more than 35 European railroads. We currently help more than one million visitors each year discover the rich heritage and scenic landscapes of Europe by train. And we’re privately held, with the French National Railroads (SNCF) and the Swiss Federal Railroads (SBB) as majority shareholders. Whether you want to experience the modernity of Western Europe or explore Eastern Europe’s emergence as a new destination, we can get you there. With ease and expertise.
We are all ambassadors for the real Europe which is discovered uniquely through train travel.
We take pride in our company's European heritage and are passionate about sharing our experiences, cultures, and insights.
We develop our expertise and knowledge in order to provide North American travelers with an authentic European experience.
We believe the spirit of train travel is about enjoying simple pleasures, respecting the environment and connecting to people, places and cultures. It is the ease with which Rail Europe brings these together that creates a rewarding experience for both our customers and ourselves.
We value always doing the right thing - being environmentally conscious, trustworthy and accessible to our customers and to each other.
As trains do, we at Rail Europe continually move ahead. We strive to progress, innovate, and be outstanding in all that we do.
We are all ambassadors for the real Europe which is discovered uniquely through train travel.
We take pride in our company's European heritage and are passionate about sharing our experiences, cultures, and insights.
We develop our expertise and knowledge in order to provide North American travelers with an authentic European experience.
We believe the spirit of train travel is about enjoying simple pleasures, respecting the environment and connecting to people, places and cultures. It is the ease with which Rail Europe brings these together that creates a rewarding experience for both our customers and ourselves.
We value always doing the right thing - being environmentally conscious, trustworthy and accessible to our customers and to each other.
As trains do, we at Rail Europe continually move ahead. We strive to progress, innovate, and be outstanding in all that we do.
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Viajeros.
En Solo Friendly Travel apostamos por viajar siempre que se pueda y si no podemos nos vamos andando! . Nuestra filosofía es no calentar el sitio, movernos "pa' deparriba" y "pa' depabajo" está en nuestro código genético. Nos gusta conocer el mundo y además contarlo. Más aún, nos encanta escuchar historias de otros viajeros. Cerca o lejos, mar o montaña, nuevas aventuras, panching, comer, tumbarse a la bartola, caminar por dónde nadie ha pisado, mochila o maleta de lujo, crucero o camión, bicicleta, trineo, zapatillas, sandalias de tacón...Siempre hay un lugar esperando a que lo conozcamos, te vienes? El mundo no era plano, pero eso sí: es muuuuy grande! No importa el destino, cerca o lejos la aventura está ahí fuera, el placer está en el recorrido. Sabemos que llegar no es la meta y aún así, cuando volvemos ya estamos pensando el la próxima vez... Y tu? Dónde te vas a ir? Compartimos el viaje? Unete a Solo Friendly Travel!, y veras...
A Taste of Italy
Globus a Taste of Italy.
7 days from Rome to Venice
You’ve heard about Italy—its mouth-watering cuisine, excellent wine, fabulous art, splendid beauty, ancient ruins, extraordinary statues, and remarkable architecture—and now it is your turn to experience it. On this Italy tour, get a taste of what the country has to offer and explore its most famous cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice. Have your camera ready as you discover the historical sights of Rome, including the Colosseum, the amphitheater used for deadly gladiatorial contests; the Roman Forum, the political, social, and commercial center during the Roman Empire; and the Sistine Chapel, world-famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings. You’ll see ancient buildings and ruins, and you’ll be able to imagine what life was like thousands of years ago.
Visit Florence, known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and often referred to as the art capital of Italy. Enjoy an escorted walking tour that includes a visit to see Michelangelo’s famous David, and spend time shopping for local Florentine goods. In Venice, you’ll see the must-see sights, such as St. Mark’s Square and Basilica. You’ll also have time to explore the maze of streets and discover hidden treasures in their back alleys. Or relax at an outdoor café in St. Mark’s Square and enjoy this prime people-watching spot.
Throughout this Italy tour, Globus has arranged VIP access, so rather than waiting in long lines, you’ll skip the lines at the famous sights. This gives you more time to experience the sights and more time to taste Italy’s sumptuous cuisine, shop for Italian goods, explore the stunning churches and museums, and participate in optional excursions. Just imagine the memories you’ll create on this fabulous Italian vacation
Globus Journeys Promotions & Special Offers
Restrictions May Apply
Globus Highlights & Sightseeing
ROME
A special welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica
FLORENCE
Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square; [LF] a special dinner at Finisterrae restaurant
VENICE
Private boat ride, guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration with exclusive gift; [LF] farewell drink at Caffé Florian
Headsets throughout the tour
Itinerary (2016)
Day 1: Arrive in Rome, Italy.
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2: Rome.
Enjoy Globus’ unique guided sightseeing, including inside visits to all highlights of religious and ancient Rome: the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, and monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. For those who wish to see it all, an optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and more. (B)
Day 3: Rome–Florence.
A guided visit to the magnificent COLOSSEUM brings the days of the gladiators alive. Also admire the Arch of Constantine, and enter the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Then, drive through Umbria along the Highway of the Sun north into Tuscany and its hill-clad vineyards, which produce the famous Chianti wine, to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” (B)
Day 4
Florence. During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, and take pictures of Ponte Vecchio. Time to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry, sold by the ounce. This afternoon is your chance to join an optional excursion to the picturesque town of San Gimignano. Tonight, [LF] a special dinner with Tuscan specialties and wine awaits you at Finisterrae restaurant. (B,D)
Day 5: Florence–Venice Island.
A spectacular drive through the wooded Apennine Hills brings you to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE, a favorite location for many movies, and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner, and receive an exclusive gift, just for you! (B)
Day 6: Venice Island.
Immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of Venice. Wander through the narrow streets, discover Rialto Bridge, and top it all off by enjoying [LF] a farewell drink at famous CAFFÉ FLORIAN while musicians entertain you. Later, why not join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano, followed by a delicious meal of local specialties? (B)
Day 7
Venice Island. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners with wine: a special welcome dinner in Rome and a special dinner in Florence; farewell drink in Venice
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Globus Pricing Details
Prices based on double room occupancy.
Starting at: $2,108
Not including Airfare
Single room supplement:
$284
Triple room reduction per person:
$71
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7 days from Rome to Venice
You’ve heard about Italy—its mouth-watering cuisine, excellent wine, fabulous art, splendid beauty, ancient ruins, extraordinary statues, and remarkable architecture—and now it is your turn to experience it. On this Italy tour, get a taste of what the country has to offer and explore its most famous cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice. Have your camera ready as you discover the historical sights of Rome, including the Colosseum, the amphitheater used for deadly gladiatorial contests; the Roman Forum, the political, social, and commercial center during the Roman Empire; and the Sistine Chapel, world-famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings. You’ll see ancient buildings and ruins, and you’ll be able to imagine what life was like thousands of years ago.
Visit Florence, known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and often referred to as the art capital of Italy. Enjoy an escorted walking tour that includes a visit to see Michelangelo’s famous David, and spend time shopping for local Florentine goods. In Venice, you’ll see the must-see sights, such as St. Mark’s Square and Basilica. You’ll also have time to explore the maze of streets and discover hidden treasures in their back alleys. Or relax at an outdoor café in St. Mark’s Square and enjoy this prime people-watching spot.
Throughout this Italy tour, Globus has arranged VIP access, so rather than waiting in long lines, you’ll skip the lines at the famous sights. This gives you more time to experience the sights and more time to taste Italy’s sumptuous cuisine, shop for Italian goods, explore the stunning churches and museums, and participate in optional excursions. Just imagine the memories you’ll create on this fabulous Italian vacation
Globus Journeys Promotions & Special Offers
Restrictions May Apply
Globus Highlights & Sightseeing
ROME
A special welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica
FLORENCE
Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square; [LF] a special dinner at Finisterrae restaurant
VENICE
Private boat ride, guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration with exclusive gift; [LF] farewell drink at Caffé Florian
Headsets throughout the tour
Itinerary (2016)
Day 1: Arrive in Rome, Italy.
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2: Rome.
Enjoy Globus’ unique guided sightseeing, including inside visits to all highlights of religious and ancient Rome: the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, and monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. For those who wish to see it all, an optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and more. (B)
Day 3: Rome–Florence.
A guided visit to the magnificent COLOSSEUM brings the days of the gladiators alive. Also admire the Arch of Constantine, and enter the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Then, drive through Umbria along the Highway of the Sun north into Tuscany and its hill-clad vineyards, which produce the famous Chianti wine, to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” (B)
Day 4
Florence. During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, and take pictures of Ponte Vecchio. Time to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry, sold by the ounce. This afternoon is your chance to join an optional excursion to the picturesque town of San Gimignano. Tonight, [LF] a special dinner with Tuscan specialties and wine awaits you at Finisterrae restaurant. (B,D)
Day 5: Florence–Venice Island.
A spectacular drive through the wooded Apennine Hills brings you to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE, a favorite location for many movies, and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner, and receive an exclusive gift, just for you! (B)
Day 6: Venice Island.
Immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of Venice. Wander through the narrow streets, discover Rialto Bridge, and top it all off by enjoying [LF] a farewell drink at famous CAFFÉ FLORIAN while musicians entertain you. Later, why not join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano, followed by a delicious meal of local specialties? (B)
Day 7
Venice Island. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners with wine: a special welcome dinner in Rome and a special dinner in Florence; farewell drink in Venice
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Solo Traveler
When you travel with us, you're never really alone.
Why do you travel? To relax, to get away from it all or to learn about other cultures, explore new countries and experience different traditions? Regardless of your reasons, one thing is certain: While you're away, exploring the world, you're bound to discover new things about yourself too. And that fact couldn't be truer when traveling on your own.
Solo travel is about setting your own terms and not worrying about anyone else's needs. It's your time to please no one but yourself. Traveling alone doesn't just push you out of your comfort zone; it gives you carte blanche to indulge your interests and passions, and get to know yourself in new and exciting ways.
Single travel means there is no compromise on what to see, where to eat, and what time to leave. When your schedule is your own, you are in charge to do exactly what you want. You don't have to appease anyone, or worry that you are boring someone when lingering at a museum or strolling through the plaza. You can experience the world without someone else's agenda influencing your trip.
This all means that the discovery of travel as a solo can be a much deeper experience - if well-planned, that is. In a world where money buys so many material things, traveling alone allows you the chance to invest in yourself and purchase an experience that enriches your mind and your soul.
One of the best reasons to travel alone is to make your trip all about you. That means it's also up to you to make the most of your trip. Here are a few tips to help you truly enjoy your experience.
Why Travel Solo?
Push yourself out of your comfort zone - Smile and talk to people. It's sure way to meet new friends, boost your confidence and learn about the town or city you are visiting.
Do as the locals do - Get up early to visit the local markets in Paris or take advantage of the siesta to rest up for late night dining and dancing in Rio.
Talk to strangers - Locals love to talk about their home and usually love to give you their opinions on the best places to eat, areas for shopping and sites to see. Chances are the locals can offer you insight into the hidden gems in each destination such as parks, restaurants off-the-beaten-path hot spots for a truly authentic experience.
Eat well - Don't let the thought of eating alone in a restaurant keep you from enjoying the local cuisine and restaurants. A book, journal, or eBook reader can be your best companion. Consider a seat at the counter or bar where it is easier to strike up a conversation with the regulars, the bartender or other single diners. For more privacy, find a restaurant with booths. Cafés, bistros and outdoor dining are also great options for single travelers. Also, consider trying out the street food or visit the local farmers market for a picnic in the park.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
10 Reasons to Vacation with Best Single Travel
- You will vacation with a group of friendly singles while traveling to the most amazing International destinations
- Check off another vacation from your bucket list as Best Single Travel has the largest selection of singles vacations and singles cruises
- Our vacations are divided into different age groups
- Our local guides are very knowledgeable and will share their love of their country with you
- 90% of our travelers come alone on their first vacation and then travel again with us
- You will never be charged a single supplement, we offer free roommate matching
- Sail in Thailand, visit a chateau in France, safari in Kenya, relax on an all inclusive Cancun vacation - the type of vacation is up to you
- Take a Best Single Travel vacation and never eat alone, sightsee alone or shop by yourself unless of course you want to
- Explore amazing cultures and discover the history of countries both far and near
- Make Friends and Memories for Life on Best Single Travel Vacations
10 Reasons to Travel Alone
Though it may sound like something you’d find inside a fortune cookie, sometimes the best travel companion you can have is yourself. As a travel editor, I spend a lot of time on the road, often by myself, and I’ve learned that solo travel is easier than you might think, totally liberating, and completely rewarding in a way few other experiences in life can match. Like many travelers, I used to never go anywhere alone, but after a few eye-opening, life-changing experiences, I’m hooked on solo travel—and I’m not the only one.
In recent years, interest in traveling alone has skyrocketed, and those in the travel industry all over the world have come up with ways to cater to this growing segment. If you’ve ever wanted to travel alone but been too afraid, if it’s something you did once and vowed never to do again, if you absolutely hate the idea of going somewhere without someone you know, now’s the time to reconsider. Think of it this way: You have a limited amount of time and money to spend on travel, so why not customize it to your individual preferences so that you can maximize your satisfaction? If that’s not enough to convince you, here are ten reasons why you should consider solo travel.
1. IT MAKES TRIP PLANNING EASIER
We all have bucket lists of places we want to travel to in our lifetime, but all too often we hold ourselves back from experiences because we have no one to share them with. Everyone has different schedules, budgets, and traveling interests, so waiting around for the right time or the right person to join you for a train trip to Niagara Falls, gourmet dining in Lyon, or backpacking around Southeast Asia is a waste. When you travel alone, only your needs matter, and you can plan something at the last minute if you desire.
So go ahead and take a day trip to a nearby town or a month-long jaunt across Europe—this is your life to live and you deserve to have the travel experiences you want. I'm not suggesting you go on every vacation alone, but it would be a shame to skip local and far-flung destinations just because you don't feel like going by yourself.
2. YOU'LL GET TO ENJOY "ME TIME"
In our ever-connected world filled with digital distractions, it can be a challenge to take the time that’s necessary to recharge one’s battery. Fortunately, solo travel offers the time and space that’s necessary for valuable alone time. Even if you’re not the type of person who goes off the grid when traveling, being alone on the road will give you the opportunity to reflect on life and enjoy your own company. Some people have an innate aversion to doing things individually, but giving yourself alone time, especially for an extended period, is a gift that you will eventually learn to relish.
What’s more, you’ll learn a lot about yourself in a way that’s simply impossible when you’re in the midst of your normal daily routine. I often surprise myself by the new interests I develop when I’m traveling or the way I interact with strangers differently than I would when I’m home. I’m also able to look at my life with some distance and think about my future goals with a fresh set of eyes. Often when I’m on the road alone, I’ll have vivid dreams about issues that are affecting me, and these can lead to meaningful solutions. Everyone should have the opportunity to check in with himself or herself from time to time, and solo travel offers the perfect conditions for introspection.
3. YOU'RE THE MASTER OF YOUR ITINERARY
If you’ve ever planned a vacation with another person or a group of people, you know that picking the dates alone can be a hassle, and that’s just the beginning. Where will you stay? What will you eat? Who’s planning the itinerary? Is everyone onboard with this plan? What if you can’t do everything that you want to do? Simply put, planning a trip with anyone else is an exercise in compromise and negotiation.
Instead, why not make the most of your time and money by planning the getaway of your dreams without any interference? Whether you want to spend three days on a beach doing absolutely nothing or visit ten museums in one weekend, there’s no one to stand in your way when you’re traveling alone. You can sleep as little or as much as you want, eat what your heart desires, and indulge yourself with whatever makes you happy. Traveling is supposed to be relaxing, and it’s never more so than when you are your own trip planner. You don’t even have to plan if you don’t want to—be spontaneous if that’s your thing. The whole point is getting what you want out of a vacation.
4. YOU'LL MAKE NEW FRIENDS (IF YOU WANT)
Without a doubt, one of the biggest deterrents from solo travel is the fear of feeling lonely. The truth, however, is that you’ll never feel this way if you make the right choices. For meals, find restaurants where you can dine at the bar and interact with the bartender or skip restaurants altogether and stick to street food or groceries. Want to meet some locals? Research lively cafes or bars that appeal to your tastes; if you’re in a foreign country, try to find spots that are popular with expats. Sign up for cooking classes or museum tours to meet people with similar interests.
If you are overseas, speaking the local tongue will be a great help in interacting with strangers. But keep in mind that English is as close to a universal language as we’ve got, so you’re already in good shape. Also bear in mind that being a solo traveler automatically makes you an interesting person with a story to tell anyone you meet, so capitalize on that. Of course, if you're not looking to build your social network, being a solo traveler allows you to be as antisocial as you want to be. It's all about knowing what works for you.
5. YOUR EXPERIENCES WILL BE MORE MEANINGFUL
Obviously there are many benefits to traveling with friends or loved ones, but other people can often serve as distractions from the destination you’re visiting. Whether you make a new international friend or discover your favorite new museum, the experiences you have when traveling alone tend to feel more profound, and those memories tend to last longer.
When you travel with someone else, the trip is more about your shared experiences, which can be a great thing in some cases, but not always. If a vacation is about having a great time with someone you know, by all means go forth, but if you’re really looking to connect with a place and its people, consider going there alone.
6. IT WILL BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE
I still feel a bit nervous when I’m kicking off a solo trip, but in the end, nothing makes me feel more confident or capable than conquering the world on my own. Successfully ordering a meal in botched German, picking up the latest British slang, chatting up locals at a farmers’ market in Vermont, making new friends in Hong Kong, navigating the idiosyncrasies of train systems all over the world—these are some of the rewards I’ve gained from my solo adventures. It’s nice to have someone to rely on, but it’s particularly satisfying when that someone is you.
The more you travel alone, the more likely you are to feel the same way, like you can tackle any challenge with aplomb. No English menu at a Bangkok restaurant? Not a problem. Transit strike in France? No sweat. Stuck overnight at O’Hare? You can deal with that. Of course, the more confident you feel when traveling alone, the more confident you’ll feel at home. Whenever one of life’s little challenges emerge, you can simply remind yourself of all that you've handled on your own all over the world—it’ll put your problems in perspective.
7. IT WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER TRAVELER
Traveling alone makes you a better observer of people and places around you, which in turn has the power to make you more compassionate and a better person overall. Being an outsider, however slight or extreme, automatically changes the way you interact with others, and these changes are positive when it comes to travel. In addition to making you kinder and more patient, solo travel increases your curiosity about your surroundings, and chances are you’ll learn a lot about others simply by paying more attention than you would if you were with a travel companion.
Being alone also affords you the time to properly document and reflect on your travels. If you want to spend an afternoon photographing your favorite neighborhood in Montréal, you can do that. If you want to spend thirty minutes every night writing about what you ate that day, you’ll have time for that. In the future, these travel mementos will be just as valuable as the trips.
8. YOU CAN STAY WITHIN YOUR BUDGET
Money is always a pressure point when it comes to travel, and everyone has different spending habits and attitudes. So it’s much easier to figure out your budget for a trip and plan accordingly. Even if you have shared finances with a spouse or travel with someone in the same tax bracket, the two of you may have completely different ideas of how much to spend on a hotel, for example.
And you yourself may spend differently from one trip to another. For instance, if you want to embark on a Michelin-starred gastronomic adventure in Tokyo, you may be willing to settle for less posh accommodations than you would choose if you were, say, spending a long weekend on the beach in Tulum. It’s simply much easier to create your own budget and stick to it rather than overspending because you travel with someone with expensive taste.
9. YOU'LL FEEL MORE SATISFIED IN THE END
I’m willing to bet that everyone who has ever traveled with at least one other person has experienced some level of disappointment on vacation. Perhaps you got into a fight in Beijing because you couldn't find a certain restaurant, it was late, you were both hungry, and you had already been traveling for a week and a half and that’s a lot of time to spend with anyone. Or maybe you were a little annoyed to discover, in Berlin, that your boyfriend’s study of German did not actually make him useful at communicating in the language. No matter how big or small, problems can and do arise when people travel together.
When you travel alone, the stakes are lower because you only have to worry about keeping yourself happy. Are you going to feel bitter because you slept in one morning? Highly unlikely. Will you hold a grudge because you spent too much time at a museum? Nope. Will you feel like you’re wasting time if you just want to sit in a café for a few hours? Not a chance. When you make yourself the sole arbiter of what to do on vacation, you remove the risk of disappointment and you keep things drama-free, which is a good way to keep your trip feeling both relaxing and satisfying.
10. YOU'LL FIND THE ANSWER TO AN IMPORTANT QUESTION
If you’ve never traveled alone because your first thought is, “What would I even do with myself?” I implore you to plan a solo trip immediately. In addition to everything I’ve mentioned above, you will daydream, you will read, you will have exciting adventures, you will encounter funny things to tell your friends about, you will sleep well, you will eat new things, you will discover new neighborhoods, you will want to learn new languages, you will think about your next trip, you will talk to strangers, you will take risks, you will buy new clothes, you will learn about history and culture, you will go to concerts, you will stroll through parks, you will explore cities by bike, you will think about moving, and so much more. In fact, there’s so much you can do when you travel alone that you’ll wonder how you ever managed to travel with someone else in the past.
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