Making the Most of Market Swing to Benefit Travelers with Unprecedented Value
Newport, Rhode Island, 29 January 2009 – In keeping with its philosophy of providing maximum value for clients, The Wayfarers has adjusted prices for its 2009 walking vacations in the United Kingdom and Europe, reflecting the newly increased buying power of the U.S. dollar. With this commitment, the company is passing along to travelers the benefits of a stronger dollar, now holding its own against the euro and the pound sterling. These attractive new rates represent savings of US$400 per person or $800 per couple. Additionally, the company has leveraged the dollar’s current strength to secure hotel upgrades on some trips, while at the same time maintaining the reduced prices.
The value-added prices are offered to all travelers from the U.S. and Canada who secure reservations in U.S. dollars, with payment in full due by March 31, 2009. The new prices are also being extended to clients holding reservations made previously and paid in USD. The early full payment enables The Wayfarers to purchase the appropriate currency and take immediate advantage of the stronger dollar before any new market swings can occur.
Commenting on the new pricing, Founder Michael West noted: “It’s tough out there, and consumers everywhere are struggling to meet the challenge of managing escalating costs. A vacation is important for re-charging our batteries, and we wanted to give our clients a break to help them with 2009 planning. I’m thrilled that we can pass along the benefits of the stronger dollar in the form of great savings with these new prices.”
Exciting Diversity
The Wayfarers’ 2009 schedule features 83 diverse Walks through 17 countries. In Europe, these include England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, and Greece. European highlights this year include:
-the nine-day Greece Walk: Sparta & the Peloponnese, led by co-founder Christopher Hague
-the Brontë Trail, a six-day exploration of one of England’s most evocative literary landscapes;
-and Venice & The Veneto, a seven-day study of Venice and its region, inspired by the architect Palladio.
The 2009 schedule also features two women-only Walks in England and Italy, plus established favorites like The Creeks and Coves of Cornwall; Austria: Innsbruck to Salzburg; The Loire – River of Kings; and Tuscany & Umbria.
Five-, six- and seven-day Walk packages are offered in the UK and Europe and are priced starting at $3,295 per person. Packages include all accommodations, meals, wine with dinner, hikes, tours, and entrance fees. For more information, visit www.thewayfarers.com or www.thewayfarers.com/Rewards-and-Offers , or call 800- 249-4620.
Rewards for Repeat Guests
The Wayfarers’ Walks are often the foundation of life-long friendships among travelers with a shared passion for adventure and l’art de vivre. With a remarkably high rate of repeat guests, the company honors these returning walkers with special prices each year. In a similar gesture of thanks to loyal guests, founders of The Wayfarers personally lead a new walk annually – the Founders’ Walk – building and fostering friendships with the group members as they explore new terrain together.
About The Wayfarers
For the second year in a row, the editors of National Geographic Adventure have named The Wayfarers among the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth and among the Top 10 Hiking Vacations. Offering an eco-aware walking holiday of both culture and fitness, The Wayfarers’ newest Walks/hikes include more countries than ever before. Women-only Walks add opportunities for shopping, museums, spa treatments, and more. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, The Wayfarers offers exclusive entrée into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public, gracious accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents. Walks range from 5 – 12 days and are rated from easy to challenging, covering distances of 4 – 5 miles, 6 – 10 miles, and 12 – 15 miles per day. www.thewayfarers.com / 800- 249-4620.
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The Wayfarers is ranked among the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure!
What’s better than being ranked one of the best adventure travel companies on earth? Doing it two years in a row, naturally! For the second straight year, The Wayfarers’ hand-crafted Walks through some of the most magical places in the world have earned it a place on National Geographic Adventure’s definitive list of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth.”
In its just-published February 2009 issue, the magazine ranks The Wayfarers among the top ten outfitters for hiking and trekking, noting the 26-year-old company’s early inspiration (the English countryside) and present pursuits (Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia). To create the comprehensive list of top-tier outfitters, National Geographic Adventure editors considered quality of service, spirit of adventure, education, sustainability and client satisfaction.
Never one to rest on its laurels, this year The Wayfarers introduces more new Walks than ever before. Eight new itineraries, representing 16 new Walks, highlight the 2009 Walk Schedule. In the coming months, Wayfarers’ founders Michael West and Christopher Hague and dozens of experienced Walk leaders will chart new paths across Greece, India, Slovakia, Northern Ireland, England, France, Spain, Italy and Alaska; each revealing an in-depth glimpse of the region’s people, history, culture and cuisine.
Every trek demonstrates what sets The Wayfarers apart – expert local walk leaders, an intrepid sense of adventure and luxe experiences like winery tours and stays in historic manors. It all adds up to the distinctive Wayfarers experience.
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