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Maupintour - Profile of Maupintour Extraordinary Vacations

From Michelle Abrams, for About.com

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Maupintour Extraordinary Vacations, an American company, offers all-inclusive trips that go beyond the usual tourist attractions. Maupintour was the first American company to offer trips to the Soviet Union in the 1950s, and it now features more than 20 escorted tours and 35 independent tours.

Mission

Maupintour takes care of all transportation, accommodations and guided sightseeing. Schedules are designed to give travelers time to relax and explore. Maupintour also limits its tour group size to 25 in order to ensure a personalized experience.

Destinations

North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Australia and New Zealand

Tour Participant Demographics

Maupintour says its guests are well-traveled people who wish to go beyond the typical tourist sights and experiences. Many tours attract those age 55 and older, while Maupintour Family Adventure independent tours to Europe and Africa appeal to intergenerational groups.

Single Traveler Information

Fares are based on double occupancy, and single travelers pay a supplement, which varies according to tour.

Cost

Fares range from approximately $2,000 for the six-day Branson Holiday Show trip to approximately $8,000 for the 12-day Salzburg Christmas and Vienna Imperial Ball vacation. Prices do not include airfare.

Trip Length

Trips range from six-day tours such as Boston at Christmas to a 14-day Botswana, South Africa and Victoria Falls tour.

Quick Facts About Maupintour vacations

  • Dining options include a la carte meals as well as buffets featuring local cuisine. Each tour also has unique dining events, such as wine tasting dinners or meals in small countryside restaurants.
  • Some tours, such as the Swiss Alpine Highlights vacation, include luxury train travel.
  • Maupintour cannot guarantee that all hotels, restaurants and sites will be accessible for guests with physical disabilities.
  • Maupintour highly recommends that guests obtain travel insurance.
  • Maupintour vacations are all-inclusive. Transportation, accommodations, most meals, entertainment, guides, tours, admission fees and gratuities are included.

Contact Information

(800) 255-4266

Maupintour
2400 North Commerce Parkway
Suite 105
Weston, Fla. 33326

www.maupintour.com



LifeWire, a part of The New York Times Company, provides original and syndicated online lifestyle content. Michelle Abrams writes about travel and lifestyle issues.
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