European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 25, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                W or Mir up a a d be i Good i by the Washington Post an advantage of group Tours is that they often can take you to a destination at less Cost than if you went on your own a disadvantage is that you Are not in charge of the itinerary. Before committing Money and time you should be satisfied that your tour will provide the experience you want. A number of consumer organizations Industry associations and tour operators have put together guidelines for choosing a tour. Among the questions to ask a who is offering the tour by one Industry definition a tour is Quot a trip taken by a group of people who travel together and follow a pre planned  but Tours come in Many varieties. Mass Market Tours Are for the general Public and depart frequently on fairly Standard itineraries of major Sites. They Are sold through travel agents and often Are the least expensive trips on the Market. Museum sponsored Tours tend to be one of a kind Tours sponsored by an Art history or other museum Are  by an expert in a topic or destination and have an emphasis on educational aspects. They usually Are sold through the museum or the travel agent organizing the trip and often Are advertised in literary or similar publications. Independent tour organizers put together a limited number of Tours a year which they May Lead personally. These Tours Are harder to locate but some travel agents May be aware of them and they often Are advertised in literary publications. Adventure Tours usually involve a a physical activity such As hiking Cano Qung a. Or bicycling a or they can focus on Bird or wildlife watching. Travel agents can Supply details or Check the monthly round up in outside Ragazine. \ a what will it Cost Tours Range in Price from budget to luxurious. A Low Price May seem appealing but there could be a catch. The tour operator with the lowest Price May intend to put you in modest lodgings or the lodgings could be on the outskirts of town. Or the Low Price tour May not include As Many meals or activities when a brochure says an activity is Quot optional Quot it will Cost extra be sure to ask if air fare or other travel costs Are included in the Price a and if so is it the fare from your Home or will there be an add on fare to get you to a major departure City a How Long is the trip if it is described As "10 Days Quot does this mean 10 actual. Nights at your destination or is round trip top ten reasons people Trust Jeff ways with their travel 10. Our . Government mar Xcvi track ensures hat you Are dealing with an appointed source. 9. Long term member of the International air transport association guarantees All air travel reserved through us. 8. Our patient and dedicated staff will guide you through the complexities of air fares to ensure that you get the Best Deal for your Money. 7. Our Multi Access airline reservation computer system aids us in quoting not Only the cheapest but also the most reasonable air fares hotels and car rental rates anywhere to the world a emergency service 24 hours a Day 565 Days a year. 5, we Are More than Happy to answer questions on any travel related subject. 4. Relatives visiting you free advice on Tours and Small hotels in the . And Europe. Unsure if you have purchased at the Best rate Call us for an Independent unbiased fare Check. 2, we look Forward to hearing from1 you we always put our customers first. Jeff ways worldwide travel it building 400, Usan air station to Box 222, Daws Hill Lane High Wycombe Bucks he 11 1aa Tel. 0044 494 523737/529073 Auto on. 232 5332/5333 fax. 0044 491 523730 travel time included will you be offered a Quot fixed menu Quot for meals or does the tour allow choices a whom will you be travelling with Many tour participants enjoy the social aspects of group travel but it would be Wise to find out to Whon the tour caters Many Tours Are formed in a single Community and the participants Are a friends and neighbors. Some operators Combine nationalities while others offer specially Tours for such groups As seniors families singles Gay people women nudists grandparents and grandchildren military veterans non drinkers the physically challenged and religious pilgrims. A who is leading the tour typically tour directors sometimes called Quot escorts Quot or Quot managers Quot Wilt accompany groups from the beginning to the end of the trip. Their duties Are to see that you Are lodged  and transported with a minimum of hassle. Some Tours Are joined by an expert a often a College professor on leave a who lectures and holds discussions along the Way these Tours tend to be More expensive. Other companies rely on local a Are the tour arrangements satisfactory some tourists feet cheated if their Days Are riot filled with scheduled activities and others want plenty of Leisure time to explore on their own. Are you comfortable with the amount of time. Spent on a bus can you handle a lot of walking and a lot of Steps is there enough time off for shopping a is the tour operator financially stable travel agents who work frequently with a variety of operators should be Able to warn you away from any firm that seems shaky. But you May want to take out trip default insurance which will protect you if the firm goes out of business. The Cost is about $5.50 for each $100 of coverage. The United states tour operators association has established a consumer Protection plan that requires its members to Post a $1 million Security. The fund protects Consumers from the loss of deposits and payments in the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency. Free brochures offering advice on selecting a tour Are available from a the United states tour operators association 211 e. 51st st., suite 12b, new York . 10022 212 750-7371. Ask for How to select a tour or vacation package. A Trafalgar Tours marketing department 11 e. 26th st., suite 1300, new York . 10010, 212 689-8977. Ask for tour talk. Come to Holland 4y m per room a v 1-4 persons \ military rates i Daiyu year a round surcharge in april we have it a Horidome indoor recreation Center and tropical Garden. A 7 Tennis courts 3 indoor amp 4 outdoor ,. It 7 Squash courts. A 10 Bowling lanes. It Pool Sauna solarium Whirlpool. A min Golf billiards table Tennis. It giant chess game children a playground it 4 bars. A a a 2 restaurants. We have it nearby a Amsterdam 30 minutes drive. North sea beaches 10 minutes drive. It sch Vaningen the Hague 15 minutes drive. It windmills in Leiden. A Pilgrim museum. A Flower auctions. ,. A wooden shoe factories. A Maduro am miniature town. A Duin Rell theme Park. It Omni Versum film theater. Contact your nearest military travel office or a Vert ,?.ed mar advert scr Leiden with Horidome Haugse Schouw wig 10,2332 pkg Leiden Telephone 31 71 355555, Tel fax 3171355553, telex 39213 we look Forward to welcoming you about mentioned rates Are exclusive of City tax and subject to change with Exchange rates. 14 travel 94 moy25, 1994