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Monday, October 31, 2011

Thinking about taking an escorted tour?  Here is a glossary of some common terms used in our itineraries:

Visit - Your coach will stop and you'll get to visit a specific site.
View - A brief stop and an opportunity to take photos.
See - Your Insight coach will drive by the site so that you can see it.
Sightseeing tour - A local city guide will accompany you on a tour of a city or site.
Orientation tour - Places of interest are pointed out, allowing you to go and explore them on your own.
'Why not see' or 'perhaps enjoy' - These phrases refer to optional excursions not included in the tour package, but are available for an additional fee.
Time to explore and discover - Free time on your own.
A day to relax - No planned activities; time for optional excursions or other independent activities.

Our tour specialists are always available to help you understand what is included on a tour vacation, so that you can plan how much money to budget on your European vacation.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Travel is journey...one that dreams are made of.  An adventure...perhaps across the hemisphere and around the globe, and there is truly nothing on earth quite like it.  Explore the world's greatest cities, from marquee metropolises like Beijing to boutique ports such as Italy's quaint Portofino.  Venture inland to icons like the pyramids of Giza.  Tour the legendary vineyards in the south of France.  Rekindle your spirit of adventure as you journeys to exotic lands that transcend time.  Follow the routes of ancient explorers and become a global wandered along the way.

Popular Tour Destinations: Africa Tours |  Asia Tours | Atlas Cruises & Tours | Australia Tours | Egypt Tours | England Tours | France Tours | Greece Tours | Ireland Tours | Italy Tours | Luxury Tour | River Cruise | Russia Tours | Scandinavia Tours | South America Tours | Spain Tours

 

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Tapas are canapes served day in & day out in every bar & cafe in Spain. They can be served cold or warm. You can have them as appetizers, or combine them for a full meal. Popular items for tapas are cheese, omlettes, ham, sausage, meatballs, seafood, veggies & bread.

Tapas is a tradition that is believed to have begun in the 19th century in Andalusia, where single slices of cheese or ham were used to "cover" glasses of sherry to deter flies (Spanish verb Tapar means to cover). After finishing their drink people would eat the ham or cheese. Tapas are so much a part of the culture & social scene in Spain, that they invented the verb tapear which means to go & eat tapas!

Want to experience authentic tapas in Spain? Take a look at our wonderful selection of Spain tours.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The Atlas Cruises & Tours Groups Department goes beyond your travel expectations with flawless service and caring from our first discussion until the group returns safely home.

We specialize in all types of groups: Family Reunions, Church travel in the Lands of the Bible, Club Members traveling together to enjoy one another’s companionship and comraderie; Promotional Groups sponsored by DJs and or celebrities.

We guide you through the selection process. We present you with a Proposal and Quotation. Once agreed upon we help you market with an E-brochure that you can email to your prospects. The E-brochure has a Reservation Application for the prospect’s ease of booking and reserving their space in the group. We can produce a Power Point presentation that you can use to spark interest in your group members interest in traveling together whether it be a cruise or Escorted Tour.

We work to make a payment plan meet the group’s needs. We only release deposits to our supplier when the group has formed and we have met the minimum number of participants. We communicate with each person individually and answer all their questions as well as instilling confidence in the group and the tour or cruise.

We can also arrange local transportation to airports or piers so the experience is seamless.

Once documents are delivered we answer any and all questions that arise. We instill confidence into the occasional traveler.  We only use preferred suppliers who will deliver an enjoyable travel experience.

Group Leaders can earn free travel or take the Credit Earned based on the number of travelers and divide it equally amongst the participants.

No group is to small or to large to receive exceptional service and attention.

For information concerning group travel feel free to email our Groups Manager, John Unger at john@atlastravelservice.com or Toll Free 866-503-6429.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Top Ten Reasons to Choose to Cruise

   1. Choose to cruise for VALUE. One price buys your cabin, dining, entertainment and more.
   2. Choose to cruise for ROMANCE. Secluded beaches, en suite dining on a balcony overlooking the ocean and spa services for two are just some of the romantic pursuits available.
   3. Choose to cruise for CUISINE. Tantalize your taste buds with gourmet fare that showcases exotic ingredients, old standbys like pizza and ice cream or spa cuisine for a healthy alternative. Depending on your mood, dine in a traditional ballroom setting, a small bistro or a casual eatery.
   4. Choose to cruise for VARIETY. With over 150 distinctive ships, 1800 ports-of-call and an unbelievable array of places to see and things to do, there is a perfect cruise for you. For even more choice, consider a pre- or post-land tour.
   5. Choose to cruise for ACTIVITIES. Fill your days with sightseeing, sports activities, cultural lectures, educational tours led by naturalists and historians or simply lounge by the pool and relax. At night, enjoy dance extravaganzas, musical revues, gaming or a quiet evening gazing at the stars.
   6. Choose to cruise for SIMPLICITY. Don't come back from your vacation needing a vacation. Once you're on board, nearly all expenses are pre-paid... talk about hassle-free.
   7. Choose to cruise for NEW HORIZONS. Fall asleep in one destination and awake to a new horizon... and you only have to pack and unpack once!
   8. Choose to cruise for FAMILY. Families love cruising. Children's programs, kid-friendly menus and tours of the ship will keep your children happy, while affording you some time alone.
   9. Choose to cruise for PAMPERING. Regardless of your budget, all cruise lines pamper their guests with first-class service around the clock.
  10. Choose to cruise for SATISFACTION. It's a fact that cruises have a higher percentage of satisfied customers than any other vacation experience.

Choose to cruise for YOU. You can have the vacation of a lifetime, see the world, completely unwind, take a walk on the wild side, dance the night away, feast on fabulous cuisine, learn something new, make friends, bond with your family, steal quiet moments with your spouse. Whatever your heart desires, is yours, when you choose to cruise.

Call 1-866-475-7023 to start planning your group cruise