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Tours led by Globus, Trafalgar, Kontiki, Rick Steves or other "Big Bus Companies" – Them
versus
Tours led by European Focus – Us
Them – You’re just one of the mob
The emphasis is on the masses. You’re just another tuna in a very large, moving tuna can.
(A big, uncomfortable bus)
Us – Each individual is important
The emphasis is on the individual. We put together tours for singles, couples or small family groups
up to 10. We travel in style, using sedans, station wagons or vans to accommodate you comfortably.
Them – The more people, the more profit
Profits are maximized by cutting corners. You are oftentimes staying in industrial zones, far away from
town or city centers. Meals are planned around cost savings. “Chicken or beef” is the mantra at nearly
every dinner
Us – Our livelihood depends on your happiness
We care more about your happiness than we do about the bottom line. We stay in the heart of historic
towns, always in small inns and never in chain hotels. We give you free choice off the menu at every
meal, with no limits. We select restaurants according to what you feel like eating and never dictate
choices.
Them – What you pay for, you get exactly
You’re lured in by a cheap price for your tour, then hit later by “optional” activities that cost you
extra. Your trip cost can easily be double what the brochure or web site promises.
Us – You get more than you pay for
Your total trip cost is determined in advance, before you sign a contract. We never hit you with
optional activity fees. You even enjoy activities that are not on the plan, "just because." See
something interesting over yonder? We go there, and we don’t stick you with an "optional sightseeing fee."
Them – Exhausted by the itinerary
A rushed, hectic itinerary that crams too many sites into too many days. Early wake ups, long
days. You may book your tour thinking you’re getting a lot for your money, but you’re actually doing
windshield tours of most of the sights, leaving you exhausted and feeling like "If it’s Tuesday, this
must be Belgium."
Us – Relaxed exploration
We pace your tour at your speed. Want to sleep in until 9 and have a leisurely breakfast? Fine.
We adjust our itinerary according to your mood. This is impossible with a big group of people,
who must be kept on a rigid schedule if the tour is to run smoothly. We love to be spontaneous.
Want to spend a little more time shopping or sightseeing in a particular town? Great! We can
easily adjust and we love to divert off plan.
Them – "Never go with a big tour bus again"
You may never take another bus tour, after you’ve been on one. In fact, we often hear comments like
this from our guests: "We took a bus tour once and enjoyed it, but after a private tour with you,
we’ll never go back to that kind of touring. This is so much more relaxed."
Us – See you next time
About a third of the tours we book each year are with repeat clients. One guest in May, 2002 said "I
don’t ever want to travel more than 100 miles from home again without (European Focus)."
It’s up to you. Save money and go with a big tour company, and possibly regret the choice. Or,
spend more, have more flexibility, enjoy the experience thoroughly and come back for seconds, thirds
or fourths. If exceptional service, attention and dedication to your happiness is important to you,
then come with us for an adventure that will result in a lifetime of memories.
Continue with the first steps to
design your own tour here.
Continue learning about our
planned itinerary tours.
Jody Moeller, (far right) enjoys her private tour with her daughter and relatives plus new friends in Ankum, Germany.
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