Where will you go in 2012?
Whether it’s to celebrate a special occasion, check something off your bucket list or spend much-needed time with loved ones, travel is one of life’s great pleasures. And the first step toward planning the perfect vacation is picking the destination. That’s where we come in. From the extremely exotic, to local retreats or family adventures, we have the perfect vacation to suit your needs and tastes.
Why not attend the Summer Olympics in London, watch the Albuquerque Balloon Festival or show off a unique hat at the Kentucky Derby? Perhaps this is your year to visit Europe? Discover Germany’s fairytale castles or Spain’s vibrant cities this summer. Take the ultimate foodie vacation on food tour of Italy, France or California.
If you are looking for something exotic this year, consider Thailand. A country of mouth-watering flavors and white-sand beaches, Thailand is an affordable option for a truly cultural escape.
For a vacation close to home, our northern neighbor, Canada, offers rugged natural beauty and a friendly atmosphere. Or perhaps you would like to go “eco-friendly” in Costa Rica. Deep in the jungles of this Central American country you will find more than 850 species of birds and 10,000 different kinds of plants, or explore the beauty of our U.S. National Parks.
How will you discover the world in 2012? We are here when you are ready to start planning.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain
America’s diverse destinations offer extraordinary travel experiences for every type of traveler. Our advisors’ Bucket List Worthy Destinations guide highlights the US experiences that truly belong on a bucket list.
Planning Seasonal Travel: What the Timing Really Means
Thirty-five years of booking travel has taught our team at Atlas Travel Center something important about seasonal vacations: the difference between a trip that exceeds expectations and one that disappoints often comes down to how far in advance you start planning. Peak travel windows — holidays, spring break, summer school breaks — fill up faster than most travelers expect. The clients who get the best rooms, the best cabins, and the best rates are almost always the ones who called us six to twelve months ahead.
Seasonal travel also has nuances that aren’t obvious from the calendar. “Holiday pricing” at some Caribbean resorts kicks in weeks before Christmas and lasts well into January. The most atmospheric Christmas markets in Europe sell out accommodations by October. Thanksgiving weekend flights can cost three to four times what the same route costs the Tuesday before. Our advisors know these patterns deeply and help you time your booking to avoid the premiums.
What Makes Seasonal Travel Worth It
Despite the planning lead time required, seasonal travel delivers experiences that are impossible at other times of year. The atmosphere of Europe during the holiday season, the energy of Caribbean ports during New Year’s week, the blaze of color along New England’s foliage routes in October — these are genuinely once-a-year moments that justify the extra coordination. Our job is to make sure the logistics don’t get in the way of the experience.
Start Planning with Atlas Travel Center
Contact our team to discuss seasonal availability for the destinations and travel styles that interest you. Atlas Travel Center has been planning seasonal travel since 1987 — CLIA-certified, ARC-accredited, and A+ BBB-rated. The earlier you reach out, the better the options we can lock in for you.
