Travel Russia Today

Just 5 years ago, our typical traveler was retired, well educated, well traveled and about 65 years old. Oh, how the things have changed. More and more we find ourselves planing trips for travelers of all ages, especially those between 5 and 15. We have had to reevaluate our programs and explore new options such as making your own matryoshka doll in Russia or creating your own marionette in Prague.

A few of the biggest challenges with planning a trip for multiple generations is:

1. Keeping everyone interested in the program- I'm bored is the last thing a parent wants to hear on a $30,000 trip. Our goal is to find out as much as possible about each traveler. Though the parents are paying for the trip and will ultimately have the final say on what will be planned, we still want to understand what the children like and more importantly dislike!
   
2. Finding a hotel with connecting rooms or multiple bedrooms- With all the new hotels popping up across Eastern & Central Europe and Russia, we are finding more and more options for family accommodations. A few of the hotels even stock the hotel rooms with games, toys and if need be a crib (best bet for this is the Four Seasons in Prague- they know how to make a kid (& parent) happy).
3. Keeping within the budget- We understand that planning a trip for the entire family can be quite expensive. Our consultants are experts in cutting costs and helping you save a few dollars! For the 2009 season, we developed a new program called "Go Green". This program not only promotes the environment but also saves you money. Our Go Green programs promote the use of public transportation, such as the metro, bus or taxi, instead of using private cars. This in turn saves the traveler about $500-800 per day and more importantly helps to save the environment.

So when you begin putting together your family travels this year, think about Exeter. We are your one stop shop for family fun.