Trafalgar Expands Innovative At Leisure Program With More Itineraries Worldwide

New trips in the US and South Pacific allow for a relaxed-paced guided vacation

Anaheim, August 2012 – Following a huge success in Europe, Trafalgar’s (www.trafalgar.com) At Leisure collection is now expanding worldwide with itineraries in South and North America, South Pacific and Asia. Featuring a more relaxed travel style, the At Leisure itineraries are the best of hassle-free guided vacations with plenty of free time for individual exploration. Guests enjoy stays of 2-3 nights on average in each destination, starts no earlier than 9 a.m. on travel days, small group sightseeing (where available) and more.

Americans can save big on Trafalgar’s worldwide At Leisure vacations with new 2013 launch offers. Save $300 per couple on USA & Canada bookings by August 30, 2012 and up to $770 per couple on other worldwide At Leisure itineraries, like Best of South America, when booked and paid in full up to 12 months in advance by September 14, 2012.*

East Coast Town & Country Retreat
The 9-day East Coast Town & Country Retreat is the perfect getaway for travelers looking for a relaxing journey across America’s beautiful eastern states. Visiting New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., this relaxed-pace trip includes Trafalgar’s exclusive highlights like Hidden Treasures and Unique Insights. Spending 3 nights in New York City, guests are also treated to Trafalgar’s new Your Choice Dining program, where they’re able to choose from four stylish Manhattan restaurants to enjoy their dinner. Upon arrival in New York, they’ll also delight in a stunning harbor cruise with cocktails, taking in the stunning city skyline. Next up is Pennsylvania, where guests check in for 2 nights at the grand Omni Bedford Springs Resort, an award-winning 2,200 acre property with 18-hole golf course where they have plenty of leisure time to take in a round or partake in a cooking demonstration with one of the hotel’s expert chefs. En route to Washington, Trafalgar stops off for a special tour of historic Gettysburg with a Local Guide. Once arriving in the capital, travellers can split up their time exploring the city on their own while also joining in sightseeing with a Local Guide. Trafalgar offers incredible Small Group Sightseeing of no more than 25 guests, as passengers head to the White House, Washington Monument and sprawling National Mall.

Southern Icons
On the 11-day Southern Icons trip, guests get a leisurely tour of the best that New Zealand has to offer. Beginning and ending in Christchurch, Trafalgar also stops in Wanaka, Queensland and the Franz Josef Glacier. Guests will explore the Glacier with a Local Guide and also have the opportunity to get a bird’s eye view on an optional scenic flight. On the breathtaking drive from Wanaka to Queenstown, guests stop in Cromwell to taste the delicious stone fruit, a Local Specialty, at Mrs. Jones’ Orchard. The following day, they’ll take an incredible cruise throughout Milford Sound, truly a feast for the senses, where they’ll be awe-struck by the beauty and sights from Fiordland National Park. Guests then head back to Queenstown for a day at leisure followed by an evening gondola ride to Bob’s Peak for a Highlight Dinner with stunning views and a traditional Kiwi Haka Maori show.
“Our At Leisure program was such a huge success in Europe that it only made sense to expand it to the other regions we travel to,” says Paul Wiseman, President of Trafalgar USA. “We recognized today’s travelers wanted a more relaxed travel pace with more personal exploration time and we answered with the innovative At Leisure program. It’s perfect for the independent-minded traveler wanting the First Class guided vacation package with exclusive insider highlights like Be My Guest dining and Hidden Treasures sightseeing that only Trafalgar delivers.”
For more information, please contact your local Travel Agent, call 866-544-4434 or visit www.trafalgar.com. Follow Trafalgar on Twitter at @TrafalgarTalk or @TrafalgarUSA and check us out on Facebook.

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*Terms and conditions apply to all of Trafalgar’s 2013 launch offers. Save $300/couple ($150/person) on new bookings from Trafalgar’s 2013 USA & Canada brochure when booked and paid in full 06/04/12 – 08/30/12 for travel 01/01/13 – 12/31/13; not valid on all itineraries. Save $770/couple on 2013 South America based on 10 month Early Payment Discount as featured on brochure itinerary pages; standard time-frame for full payment (10 months prior to departure) is being waived for all new bookings 7/19/12 -9/30/12. Save 7.5% per person on new bookings from Trafalgar’s 2013 Australia & New Zealand brochure paid in full 07/12/12 – 09/14/12 for travel 01/01/13 – 03/31/14; not valid on all itineraries. Offers not valid with other promotional offers, but are combinable with brochure discounts (except Early Payment Discount). Offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Savings will vary by itinerary. Other conditions may 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 some 65 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider’s view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada.

2007 to 2011: Winner, Best International Tour Operator, Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards

2010, 2011, 2012: Winner, Best Tour Operator, Europe, TravelAge West WAVE Awards

2010, 2011: Winner, Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards

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