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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR HOLIDAY?Holidays provide an essentialopportunity to refresh ourselves andescape our demanding schedules.Therefore holidays need to bechosen carefully so that you havepleasant memories.We have given on the right page 2broad classifications of any holiday,based on where, with whom and withhow many people you wish to takeyour holiday. Holidays or Tours can bebroadly classified inGroup Tours (package tours) andIndividual Tours (tailormade, orcustomised tours)Based on these it’s easier to decidewhich is suitable to you based onwhat type of a person you are. Wewill take you briefly through someof the key benefits of each type ofholiday to make it easier for you tomake a well informed choice.GROUP TOURSThis type of tour has carefully planneditineraries and a well balanced mixof essential sightseeing, plannedactivities, coupled with meals.An experienced tour directoraccompanies the group and managesall the arrangements, so that the‘guests’ can have unlimited fun andtake back happy memories.GROUP TOURS - ADVANTAGES• Get ‘Great Value for Money’ tours.Enjoy the cost benefit whichaccrues because of bulk buyingdiscounts from all suppliers.• Avoid travelling alone. Getsecurity for you and your familyin unknown destinations. Whenyou travel in a group, you haveother co-travelers and the tourmanager who can help in case ofan emergency.• It is possible to estimate theactual total cost of the holidaywell in advance.• You get a chance to meet differentpeople of varied cultures andinterests on the tour.• No advance planning for theroutes. Everything is booked.• An efficient way to visit all ‘must –see’ spots. While you may spendless time in one location, you’llsee a greater range of sights thanyou probably would travelling onyour own.• You do not have to worry aboutanything as the tour managertakes care of everything.INDIVIDUAL TOURSIndividual Tours (also knownTailormade or Customized Tours)are designed to enable you to enjoycomplete ‘freedom’. Everythingregarding your holiday is ‘Tailormade’depending on your individualrequirements, tastes and budget.You can buy complete packagesor just components of a packageamongst other services. eg. Onlyaccommodation, sightseeing.Individual Tours - Advantages• Offers total flexibility in terms ofchoice of itinerary, time, cuisine,sightseeing and accommodationto suit your budget and yourtaste. Follow your own time.• You can choose your own travelcompanions, be it family or friends.• There are indepth opportunitiesto explore places in terms ofsightseeing and learning about theculture of those places.• Experience the trip based on yourlikes, dislikes and interests.• You can be creative in planningyour itinerary. For example youcould choose a self-drive holidayIn Australia, with scuba diving andbungee jumping added.• You do not mind spending thatlittle extra to enjoy the holiday toits fullest. For example you mayhire a private vehicle and payextra for an additional day.Now that you have a clearunderstanding of the different typesof holiday options available, youwill be better equipped to make achoice that best fits your likes andrequirements. We have given you asimple grid of the different types ofholidays that Cox and Kings Sellsunder Group and Individual toursto help you select your choice.Bon voyage!6Cox & Kings Duniya Dekho