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Demand for higher quality and more inclusive holidays from the recession-proof 50-plus traveller led to the launch of Milestones, an escorted touring company determined to breathe life into the escorted holiday.
Milestones currently offers over 90 global holidays, especially chosen so that British travellers can experience the finest tours of Canada, America, Australia, New Zealand, South America, China, Africa, Turkey and Europe and the UK.
The British market has often been increasingly under-serviced when it comes to first-class touring holiday choices, according to Milestones’ General Manager Matt Clapson. "The escorted tour customers of today are more active, have more disposable income and are more likely to travel than any others before them. The boom in the cruise sector is testament to this - and we’re offering the same product - the only difference being is that ours is a land-based cruise and you get to see a lot more than just a coastline!"
"In the current economic climate people want more, not less, to be included in their holiday price. Touring offers customers the chance to take away the hassle of a holiday and by leaving the plotting, planning and driving to us, they can sit back and relax as the sights of world unfold around them" he added.
While Milestones itself is a young company, its parent organisation, The Leading Travel Companies – comprising 30 travel providers worldwide – has been selling touring holidays for more than 60 years. That adds up to a wealth of experience and an in-depth local knowledge of a vast range of destinations worldwide.
However, choosing an escorted tour is about more than deciding on a destination. The pace of the trip and how you wish to spend your time is equally important. Do you prefer to be more organised or to have plenty of time to yourself? Are you eager to see as many sights as possible or to be based in just a couple of towns for more leisurely exploring? Milestones offer a guide to the pace of their tours, from “leisurely” through to “lively”, and indicate the type of touring experience so you can choose from a range of more scenic tours compared to more city-based tours.
With Milestones there are a number of ways for you to enjoy an escorted tour, by road, rail or water, each selected based on the particular nuances of the destination. The fleet of modern, air-conditioned, luxury coaches are always of the highest standards with state-of-the-art sound systems. By rail, enjoy out-of-this-world journeys on board the Rocky Mountaineer or VIA Rail’s legendary art-deco ‘The Canadian’. In Europe you can experience the wonderful scenery of Switzerland or Italy and, in South America, what better way than by train to travel through the Land of the Inca, Peru, to Machu Picchu? Other destinations include cruising and river cruising, such as a wonderful Alaska cruise through the famed Inside Passage or leisurely journeys along Egypt’s Nile or China’s mighty Yangtze.
The smooth style and luxury of a Milestones tour starts on your doorstep, with the company’s unrivalled door-to-door transfer to your choice of departure airport in a private executive saloon car. There will be no time-consuming stops for other passengers - and on your return journey, you’ll be met once again to be taken home. If you don’t live particularly close to Heathrow or Gatwick airports, Milestones will do its best to secure a flight from your local airport, subject to airline schedules. Even better, you’ll still be offered the exclusive door-to-door airport transfer service!
Milestones offers a wonderful selection of tours all around the world to all kinds of inspiring destinations. All tours include scheduled flights, Door to Door UK airport transfers, accommodation, touring in luxury coaches many meals, sightseeing and excursions, baggage handling and taxes.
Here is a small sample of some of the most popular for 2011
Treasures of Turkey
15 days from only £1475
Discover the contrasts of Turkey from bustling Istanbul to ancient Ephesus and harbourside Antalya to historic Gallipoli.
visit www.milestonestours.com/turkey
New England’s Autumn Colours
10 days from £1775
Uncover New England’s quaint villages and byways, resplendent in the rich colours of the Fall Foliage and learn of historic, colonial times dating back to the American Revolution.
visit www.milestonestours.com/america
Canada’s Rockies
11 days from £2550
Experience one of the world’s most memorable train journeys travelling from Banff National Park to Vancouver through the imposing Rocky Mountains.
visit www.milestonestours.com/canada
Contrasts of South Africa
17 days from £3450
Enjoy a beautiful coastline, top-class wineries, an open-vehicle safari adventure, lake cruises, a tour of the Cango Caves and four nights in Cape Town.
visit www.milestonestours.com/africa
Milestones are pleased to offer all Club Together members an exclusive 5% discount on all 2011 departures.
Please quote reference “CLUBT” when booking.
For more information or a brochure and DVD please call Milestones on 0845 678 8585 or visit www.milestonestours.com
