Travel Rap

A recent article in a trade journal discussed what constitutes a "trip of a lifetime."  It's hard to pinpoint, of course. For some it has to do with the the powerful lifetime memories one's travel vacation packages create.  For others, such trips are created when a traveler has a unique trip created for them from scratch, something that's personalized to their interests, yet different, more exotic or more adventurous.  Yet for others, it has to do with the amount of personal enrichment a particular trip generates for the traveler. What's your take?

Certainly there are magical places on the planet that on their own can create lifelong memories and valuable personal enrichment: an African safari, a tour of India, a trip to Antarctica, or exploring The Galapagos.  Each of these is a very special experience. But often, it's creating unique personal experiences for a traveler that makes a trip so special, and not just the trip itself. 

For each traveler, of course, what makes vacation packages special, or trips of a lifetime, for them varies quite a bit. For some it can be just selecting the perfect hotel for their visit. For others it's something that challenges their comfort zone. For someone else it's getting "behind the scenes" at a place and getting an insider's view.

At our travel agency, unless a client is already thinking out of the box, we might ask for their permission to allow us to plan some particularly unique or enriching experience during their trip, something that may be personally rewarding or enriching for that individual.  It's often an activity the traveler hasn't thought of doing, and maybe that's because they were not aware of some of the options that might be available to them.  Of course, that's where we step in, and where a good travel agent can offer much value.

Let us know what made your most memorable vacation package special, or a "trip of a lifetime?"