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Are vacation package plans right for you?

If you decide to choose a package trip during your next holiday, it is a good idea to ask questions before you make any commitments.

  • Ask how long the tour company has been in business. Hopefully the longer they have been operating, the better they will be with their operation.


  • If the tour company has recently opened, be wary of any incredible deals that they have to offer.


  • Check into a company's cancellation and refund policy. Request a copy of their contract and then go over it so that everything is clear to you. Do not sign anything that you have not read or fully understood.


  • Ask about the accommodations and food, and have the company quote an exact amount for the package. Remember, this amount does not include personal spending.


  • Find out specific information about the group. How big will the group be? How long have the guides been working for the tour company? What is the ratio of tourists to guides? (If you are in a large group and there is only one guide, the opportunity for you to have quality time with the guide will be slim.) Ask about the physical makeup of the group; the age, gender, and marital status of the tour group members can affect group activities. For example, if the trip includes hiking or biking and you are a beginner, while the other members of the group are triathletes, the pace of the activity may make you uncomfortable.
Don't hesitate to ask ANY questions that you might have. This is your vacation, so make sure it is everything you want it to be.





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