There’s something impossibly exciting about planning a holiday. But all too often, it goes hand in hand with bucket loads of stress. From booking flights to plotting out your itinerary, there’s plenty not to love about planning your own trip. That’s where Insight Vacations comes in. As New Zealand’s leading provider of premium escorted journeys, you get the absolute best of both worlds.
You still get to flick through the Lonely Planet like a little kid at Christmas, but you don’t have to lift a finger when it comes to planning the nitty gritty details, or making sure you experience everything a destination has to offer.
The “Art of Travelling in Style”
There’s no shortage of companies offering organised group journeys, so what makes Insight Vacations stand out from the crowd? Well, put simply Insight has mastered the art of travelling in style. The service is outstanding, the experiences are thoughtfully niche, and the carefully curated itineraries combine everything from enriching experiences to luxurious accommodation and transport.
So, what does “travelling in style” mean? We’ve broken it down into seven of the most exceptional Insight moments:
- Enriching “Insight Experiences”
Insight Vacations have been entertaining travellers for almost 40 years, so they know exactly what makes an outstanding holiday. Rather than follow the crowds, Insight curates bespoke itineraries that venture beyond the beaten track. Along the way you’ll be fully immersed in countries, cultures and unique experiences that no guidebook could ever replicate. From VIP Sistine Chapel entry and private breakfasts in Canada’s Butchart Gardens to traditional strudel-making courses in Austria and visiting the Prado with an art expert, the Insight Experience is one of authenticity, rather than over-done tourist options.
- Travel in total style
Part of the Insight allure is that you’ll get to enjoy a wonderfully smooth trip which leaves you with more time to sit back and enjoy the journey. You needn’t drive, navigate, check-in, check-out, translate, troubleshoot or problem solve. It’s all done for you. Guests travel on-board premium coaches with personal air conditioning, sweeping panoramic windows, complimentary WiFi and double the legroom of a standard coach.
- The “Travel Director” manages every detail of the journey
Unlike other organised trips, Insight Vacations assigns an expert Travel Director to each and every journey. They’re always on hand to share knowledge, advice and local insights which means you’ll get so much more out of each destination. Even if you just want to chat, that’s what they’re there for. And of course, they’re pros when it comes to checking you into your hotel, tipping porters, translating, navigating and generally making sure everything runs smoothly. Basically, everything you need for a stress-free journey.
- Go your own way
While the trip has been expertly organised, an Insight Vacations journey is as much about your free time as it is the organised experiences. It’s the perfect balance of prearranged travel and intrepid freedom, so don’t hold back on doing your own research. If you need a little inspiration simply ask your Travel Director what to do with your free hours. Trust us, their encyclopaedic knowledge is invaluable.
- Local Experts enrich the experience
Insight Vacations actively seeks “Local Specialists” to lead their excursions, which means you’ll unlock access to an acclaimed collection of historians, artisans, chefs and other regional enthusiasts. No matter how hard you try, these are the kind of moments you simply won’t experience travelling independently. And you won’t just get to meet the local people, you’ll hear their stories, joining them for a deeper, more profound exploration of their region.
- Hand-picked hotels
Where you stay makes the difference between a good holiday and an unforgettable one. With Insight Vacations, every hotel is handpicked to enhance your experience and capture the spirit of a destination. So, from boutique hotels in the heart of the city to rural vineyard stays in a French chateau, the address is always desirable. Plus, check-ins are managed by your Travel Director, and your luggage will appear in your room, as if by magic. - Dining variation makes all the difference
Dining well isn’t just about great food; ambience, service, location – and of course, good company – are all essential ingredients of an unforgettable meal. That’s why Insight Vacations takes the greatest possible care when choosing dining experiences. After your initial welcome dinner, every day presents a new and unusual way to wine and dine. From leisurely picnic lunches to five-star a la carte menus, you’ll eat your way through an authentic line-up of food experiences, all with a local focus. If you’re a self-confessed “foodie” why not chat to House of Travel about Insight Vacations new Discovery journeys, which showcase the very best agricultural produce a region has to offer?
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