subject: Your Family Will Enjoy An Escorted Tour Of Italy [print this page] All parents long for the chance to enjoy vacation trips with their children, but dread the stereotypical car trip with the kids bickering and whining in the back seat. A great way to avoid that is to take an escorted tour. Why not try an escorted tour to a foreign land - such as Italy?
Escorted tours are great because you leave your travel plans to the experts. The guide knows the itinerary and all the best places to visit, based on your needs. Italy is a great place for an escorted tour because there is so much to see and do. It is a wonderful travel destination because there really is something for everyone young and old.
Use your favorite search engine or visit a travel agent to find out about escorted tours of Italy. As you will see, there are many to choose from. These offer a variety of price ranges and a variety of amenities. Some are geared specifically for families like yours. Read the information for each tour carefully so you can choose the one that best meets your needs.
Be sure to consider your budget. There are many affordable tours, but you may have to cut back your expectations in terms of accommodations and other amenities. You may consider finding homes for rent instead of paying higher hotel costs.
As you look at the information, remember to consider everyone in your family. While you would be content looking at the treasures of the Vatican for your whole trip, your children may rather spend their time outside, exploring the towns and countryside. A vacation is a time to practice compromising. If your family can't decide on a location, ask the tour guide. He or she may be able to help you decide or even come up with an alternative that would make you all happy. If you are traveling with small children, make sure there is "downtime" every day so they can relax and nap. There's nothing worse than traveling with an overtired toddler.
Another area you may need to make concessions on is dining. Make sure everyone has a chance to eat meals they enjoy. Everyone loves Italian cuisine so this should not be a problem, but give everyone a chance to enjoy their food.
When you choose an escorted tour, be sure to read the fine print. There will probably be restrictions on travel dates and what you can bring. Try to find reviews of the travel company online. You may find that some past customers were not satisfied with their experience, prompting you to go elsewhere. That's why the reviews are there, so you can learn from someone else's misfortune.
By following these simple tips you will see that an escorted tour of Italy will be a trip your family will long remember. Be sure to take lots of pictures.
