The most popular destinations for guided tours in recent years are:

A) Italy, Portugal, Greece, and other European countries

C) South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia

D) Argentina, Ecuador, and Patagonia

All of the following are benefits of taking a guided tour, except:

C) Driving yourself from town to town

A) Learning the culture firsthand from local experts

B) Skipping the crowds and long lines at major sites

D) Discovering under-the-radar hidden gems you won’t find in a guidebook

Which of these common perceptions about guided vacations is accurate?

A) Guided tours feature rigid programs that are one-size-fits-all – no veering from the plan.

B) You’ll be crammed shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers on your (non-air-conditioned) bus.

C) You’ll spend all your waking hours waiting in lines, lines, and more lines.

Why are more people choosing guided travel today?

A) It removes the stress of planning.

B) It includes front-of-line access and expert guidance.

C) It offers more ways to customize a vacation than ever before.

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