Published on 06/17/09

More and more people are discovering the benefits, ease, value, and enjoyment of taking escorted tour vacations with their family. America’s Vacation Center customers can visit popular destinations around the world and experience more than ever before on an escorted tour.

Escorted tours are a great choice for your next family vacation, because while traveling together will create memories to last a lifetime, planning the itinerary can be exhausting. Instead of taking the time to coordinate all the hotel, transportation, dining, and sightseeing reservations, the inclusive itineraries on escorted tours offer affordable pricing, knowledgeable Tour Directors, pre-arranged transportation, hotels, and some meals, so everyone in the family can relax on their dream getaway.

Whether you’re planning a multi-generational trip with grandparents, kids, and grandkids, traveling with your youngsters, organizing a family reunion, or taking vacation with your siblings, many escorted tour companies offer affordable itineraries that will appeal to people of all ages:

New England's Spectacular Fall Foliage

Perfect for seasoned travelers who enjoy luxurious intimate tour groups, Insight Vacations’ 8-day New England’s Spectacular Fall Foliage itinerary allows you to fully enjoy the Northeast United States’ rich Fall foliage. Starting at $2,170, your family will be dazzled by Mother Nature’s display of color as you travel from the charming villages of Vermont to the rugged Atlantic coast. Your itinerary opens up a world of American classics with a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, a tour of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory on a ‘Tastes of Vermont’ excursion, a walk on Boston’s Freedom Trail, and more! When your family travels with Insight Vacations they’ll be guided along the way by a professional Tour Director in an intimate group of less than 40 guests, travel in luxury coaches, and stay in first-class hotels.

Castles, Highlands, and Heritage – (England, Scotland, Wales)

Trafalgar Tours’ Castle, Highlands, and Heritage tour will take your family through the famous cities and towns of the United Kingdom. You’ll see legendary sites such as Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, Cardiff Castle, Ben Nevis, and more! Starting at $2,050, the fairytale journey is great for travelers of all ages – the kids will have fun romping through the courtyards of Edinburgh Castle and searching for the monster beneath Loch Ness, while you can enjoy sampling Scottish whiskies, visiting the Tudor-timbered house of William Shakespeare, and exploring the famous sites of London.

Rome, Florence, and Venice

Starting at $1,397, Brendan Tours can take your entire family to the well-known sites in Italy’s greatest cities on the 8-day Rome, Florence, and Venice escorted tour. With ample free time in each day so that guests can enjoy the destination at their own pace, the Rome, Florence, and Venice tour is a great example of how you can spend the mornings together as a family on locally guided tours, and then disperse and venture off to do as you please in the afternoons:

• Discover Rome your own way on a nine-stop Hop-On-Hop-Off tour that visits the Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Vatican City, and more. Your coach’s English-speaking host can answer questions between each stop.
• Explore renowned sites, such as Brunelleschi’s Dome, in Florence on a resident expert guided tour. The afternoon is free, so the art lovers can venture into the Uffizi, the epicurean can cozy up to a wine bar, and the shop-a-holic can admire jewelry shops along the Ponte Vecchio.
• In Venice, the family will take a morning walking tour through St. Mark’s Square, see the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs, and stop at a traditional glassblowing factory. How you spend the afternoon is up to you!

Italian Espresso for 18-35 Year Olds – (Florence, Rome, Venice)

It is all about Italy on the Italian Espresso tour with Contiki! This 9-day itinerary starting at $1,145 is perfect for 18-35 year olds wishing to embark on an adventurous vacation where they will explore the heart of the country including hot spots and classic sights. America’s Vacation Center customers can spend the afternoons wine tasting and gondola riding before evenings of night clubbing and dining on authentic Italian cuisine. Embark on fascinating excursions such as exploring the streets of Florence, hanging out where the gladiators battled in the Roman Colosseum, and more!

America’s Vacation Center’s Personal Vacation Planners are available to help you choose the best escorted tour for your family. So what are you waiting for? Leave the stress of planning to someone else and call America’s Vacation Center today to book your dream getaway!

For more information, call 1-888-447-8459 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!