The Tauck Tour Difference

The world has no shortage of escorted tour operators. Amongst the giants of the industry, titans like Globus, Trafalgar and Insight, there are smaller, more deluxe based touring companies like Tauck that specialize in travel that is both more luxorious.

Of course, there are reasons why some would choose not to partake in a Tauck tour. For most travelers, cost is the biggest factor. This added luxury comes at a rather steep price. But the crux is this: is this steeper price worth the cost?

Absolutely! Tauck's value (especially for Scandinavia) is unmatched by any other operator. Although they are marginally more expensive than Globus, Trafalgar and Insight, the bang for your buck is much better. Let's explicate this issue further to highlight this point.

As of now, Tauck's premier Scandinavian tour cost's approximately $5,500 per person; Globus's costs approximately 3300 per person. That seems like a steep price difference at first, but it isn't when put everything into an appropiate context.

First of all, neither of these two prices include airfare. But this fact, ironically, works in favor of Tauck moreso than Globus. Currently on flights going from the US to Europe, Tauck is offering a price of $1100 per person. The closest offer that Globus has to rebuke Tauck's is over five-hundred dollars more expensive per person.

Another fact about Globus vacations is that they hide a lot of their itinerary under the cloak of optional activities, which Tauck doesn't do. If you add in all of the optionals to the price of the vacation, you increase the amount by $600 per person.

The third factor is that Tauck treats you to far more lunches and dinner than Globus would. If you combine all of the secondary meals into the going price, you'd increase the amount again to somewhere between $200-$400 per person.

If you add in all of these differential costs, the REAL cost comparison between the two companies is much less exaggerated. Tauck's tour cost $5500 while Globus's cost $4700. Yes, Tauck is still the more expensive of the two brands, but this is were the Tauck difference comes into play.

Tauck's itinerary is vastly superior to Globus's. To start with, Tauck takes you too the biggest and most spectacular fjord in the world: the Geirangerfjord. Globus doesn't. Tauck takes you to the heart of the Briksdal Glacier; Globus doesn't do that either. Tauck takes you to the Sofeiro Slott, one of the prettiest Swedish manors in all of Sweden. Globus doesn't do that either. There is virtually nothing that Globus does that Tauck doesn't do more intensively. That isn't even mentioning that Globus has almost quadruple the amount of days were you are seeing almost nothing of interest.

Then there is the hotels. The difference in the price of the hotel is $2000 per person, which in and of itself makes Tauck the better deal.

Tauck's menus at dinner are a la carte, instead of the fixed menu Globus demands. You get to choose what you want to eat. 

And there you have it. Why Tauck is the best bet when going to Scandinavia.





 

Tauck Airfare.

As of the year 2013, Tauck World Discovery is offering an economy air package that hovers around $1,090 per person per flight for their tours to Europe. This deal also offers a refund period of up to sixty days before departure with taxes and fuel charges included. So, if you have an interest in Tauck Luxury Escorted Tour, we recommended that you visit Walker Travel--Oregon's most experienced travel agency--and we will reserve your dream trip.

Great New Deals!

Have you ever wanted to go to Disneyworld or Cancun on spring break? Have you searched Travelocity, Expedia, Priceline and Southwest looking for rates? Well, look no further. Walker Travel has the best rates for travel to Orlando and Cancun in the entire city of Portland. We beat all of our competition by at least one-hundred bucks (in many cases two-hundred) in pricing the air fare. Do you want to save one-hundred bucks? Come on down to Walker Travel and we'll give you a quote.

Alamo Bowl: Go Beav's

Yikes! We were mistaken! The Beav's aren't going in to the Holiday Bowl nor are they going to San Diego. Instead, the Beavers are playing in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, playing against the heartthrob of Texas: the University of Texas Longhorns. So, let's hook their horns and win the game!

Walker Travel is offering exclusive and lucrative bowl packages to Oregon State fans who want to attend the game. Contact us if you're interested or have any questions. Let's go Beav's!

Oregon State Foortball Holiday Bowl Packages

Join our group of Beavers as we visit San Diego and play football in the Holiday Bowl.  Our basic package departs December 26th and returns December 28th.  Two nights at the Town and Country Resort with breakfasts, plus flights from Portland, airport transfers, welcome party and trolley to the game. Visit www.osubowls.com for details and sign up.  Go Beavs!!!!!!

A Deal-of-a-Lifetime!

       We in Portland, Oregon have had a great few months, but we can see the writing on the wall. The seasons are changing once again, and soon the sun will dissipate into rain that will not relinquish its hold on us for an indefinite period of time.

       The rain will be our constant companion for the next few months, nothing can change that. What we can change is what we do to combat this. Before we are swallowed by the gray, we should find one last solace in the sun. A place to relax, bath in the sun, eat, or do anything you want. A place like the Caribbean.

        The Caribbean? That's too expensive! What will I do there? I understand your concern, really I do. Travel under most circumstances is very expensive and stress-intensive. But not here. We take care of most of the hoops, all you need to figure out is what to pack and how to get to the airport!

       Now, for what you came to see: the deal-of-a-lifetime. We at Walker Travel are offering on October 31st, a Princess Cruise called the Caribbean Islander for $500 for an interior cabin or $800 for a balcony room.

      For, $500 you can embark in one of the most famous cities in the world, sail for ten days on the crystal clear Caribbean Sea seeing the colonial town of San Juan, Puerto Rico; St Thomas, Virgin Islands; Antigua, Antigua and Barbados; Aruba, Aruba; and the party capital of America: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
    
      For $500 you can stay in an interior cabin watching Broadway shows every night, eat lobster and high-quality steaks, or partake in watching hit movies on a big screen under the stars.

     Our offer is for the interior cabin is 35% less than what this cruise is going for retail and the balcony room is going for 45% less than retail. You will not be able to find a better deal anywhere else. Think about what $500 or $800 actually gets you in your life and then you will see how the beauty of this price works.

      Due note that this offer does not include port taxes, airfare, or onshore excursions.

      I advice anybody who is interested in this to contact Doug Walker at Doug Walker Travel as soon as you can. If you don't, somebody will snatch this offer right out from under you. Don't let that happen to you!

Brown Bananas

Why are air fares unlike brown bananas?  Why do air fares increase closer to your travel time?  Walker Travel can help with good last minute air fares.  Try us by emailing  Doug@WalkerTravel.com for your next air fare quote.