Trafalgar launches enhanced 2014 guided vacations in USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and South America with Early Payment savings of up to $1,350 per couple*

 

Anaheim, CA - Meet a family pioneering sustainable farming in Maui, experience the ancient traditions of artisanal weaving in Peru, discover the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone National Park with a park ranger and much more.  Award-winning travel company, Trafalgar, has launched its enhanced 2014 USA & Canada, Hawaii and South America brochures, featuring more of these unique Insider Experiences than ever across 64 expertly-planned guided vacations. On offer for 2014 are six new itineraries, new destinations Ecuador and Colombia, and free Wi-Fi on coaches.

 

Travelers who book early can save up to $1,350 per couple with 10% Early Payment Discount paid by November 26, 2013*. This is combinable with other discounts like the 5% Group, 5% Past Guest and 10% Young Traveler Discounts for combined savings upwards of $2,030 per couple**. Offer details and free brochure orders are available at Trafalgar.com.  

 

Whether traveling in USA, Canada, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica or South America, Trafalgar's hassle-free vacations uncover each diverse destination through authentic Insider Experiences, introducing travelers to the locals and uncovering sights beyond the guidebooks like:

Be the exclusive guests at an Ecuadorian family's rose plantation for a Be My Guest dinner. Experience life in the saddle staying on a working dude ranch, complete with cowboy cookout. Meet a Master Chocolatier and learn the secret recipes at his workshop in Costa Rica. NEW Authentic Accommodations offer stays with local cultural significance, like Chicago's legendary Palmer House, home to the largest collection of impressionist art outside France. Plus more Local Experts, Local Specialties, Unique Insights and Hidden Treasures.

 

Forget wrong turns, waiting in lines, carrying luggage and "that's not what it looked like online." All of Trafalgar's hassle-free guided vacations include centrally-located hotels, an expert Travel Director and Local Experts, perfectly-planned sightseeing, many authentic local meals, luxury coach transportation with free Wi-Fi on board and more. Plus with a choice of travel styles, like relaxed-paced At Leisure, popular Family Experiences and in-depth Regionals there's an option for every traveler. 

 

"South America is one of the hottest travel destinations right now and the must-see icons of North America are always best-sellers. With our expert Travel Directors and unique Insider Experiences, travelers won't just see these popular places, they'll truly experience them as they leave all the details to us," said Trafalgar USA President Paul Wiseman.  "Travelers should book early for great savings and to secure popular departures that sold out fast last year."

 

Here are some of the highlights of the six new itineraries on offer for 2014: 

 

Trafalgar's NEW North, Central and South America Itineraries for 2014:
Best of the West-Discovery - 15 days starting at $3,375 per person

Save up to $338 per person if booked and paid in full by November 26, 2013

Marvel at the sites of the Grand Canyon with a local geologist, learn about local agriculture and try a delicious date shake at the Coachella Valley Preserve, walk in the footsteps of John Steinbeck while visiting Cannery Row and tour the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, home of the Academy Awards.

 

Florida Fun 'n' Sun-Family Experiences - 10 days starting at $2,950 per person

Save up to $320 per person if booked and paid in full by November 26, 2013

Take a thrilling airboat ride through the Everglades to see endangered species, choose one of Orlando's biggest theme parks to spend a day at and enjoy the culinary culture of Miami with an exclusive Be My Guest dinner for an evening of Cuban hospitality, music and delicious traditional cuisine.

 

Colorful Trails of Ecuador-Regional -10 days starting at $2,295 per person

Save up to $243 per person if booked and paid in full by November 26, 2013

See the traditional Andean art of flute-making, learn about the production of organic Ecuadorian chocolate from a local maker and visit Limpiopungo Lake to observe a great number of high-altitude birds and occasionally wild horses.

 

Peru's Andean Explorer-Regional -13 days starting at $5,150 per person

Save up to $500 per person if booked and paid in full by November 26, 2013

Hear stories of discovering ancient ruins of the Incas from a famed British explorer, cruise Lake Titicaca

to visit the floating Uros Islands and explore the world's deepest canyon, Colca Canyon, home to the planet's largest living bird.

 

Icons of South America- Discovery -22 days starting at $7,995 per person

Save up to $715 per person if booked and paid in full by November 26, 2013

Relax on Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana Beach, see iconic sites like Christ the Redeemer, the burial site of Argentina's former first lady, Eva Peron and UNESCO World Heritage site Machu Picchu, and journey through Iguassu National Park to see one of the world's largest waterfalls and endangered species.  

 

In the Footsteps of the Incas-Regional -10 days starting at $3,495 per person

Save up to $329 per person if booked and paid in full by November 26, 2013

See an exclusive collection of 360 artifacts at La Casa Concha Museum recently sent back to Peru from

Yale University, cruise to an island made out of reeds by native Uros Indians and ride the Vistadome

train for panoramic views of the Sacred Valley en route to Machu Picchu.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Prices are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. *Save up to 10% (land only) with Trafalgar's Early Payment Discount when booked and paid in full by 11/26/13. Savings vary by itinerary and are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates. Sample $1,350 per couple savings based on Icons of South America 11/22/14 departure. Not valid with other promotional offers; may be combined with most brochure discounts. **Featured savings combine 5% Frequent Traveler Discount when booked within five years of last trip; based on highest priced 2014 departure date. All offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Other conditions apply. CST#2077132-20

 

 

About Trafalgar
Trafalgar is the world's leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With 66 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe,
Britain, Eastern Mediterranean, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Mexico, Central and South America, USA
and Canada. Visit www.trafalgar.com for more.

2007 to 2012: Winner, Best Tour Operator category, Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards

2010 to 2013:  Winner, Best Tour Operator, Europe, TravelAge West WAVE Awards

2010, 2011: Winner, Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards

 

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