http://blog.exitotravel.com Official Travel Blog of eXito Travel Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:01:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.exitotravel.com/2011/05/20/in-praise-of-the-small-group-tour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-praise-of-the-small-group-tour http://blog.exitotravel.com/2011/05/20/in-praise-of-the-small-group-tour/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 12:34:21 +0000 emma http://blog.exitotravel.com/?p=663 Lounging in the pool, staring out into the darkening tropical jungle, I contemplated my difficult choices.  A drink before dinner, or stay in the pool?  Decisions, decisions.  On a small group tour, that was about the toughest one I had to make. I consider myself an independent traveler.  From my first trip as an adult, backpacking across Asia and Australia, to current jaunts with my family, I like to do it myself.  But a recent trip to Costa Rica reminded me of the pleasures and advantages of small group tours. I was in Costa Rica for business, so was traveling alone.  I had an open weekend, but only the weekend - I had to be back in San Jose on Monday morning. I decided to maximize my time by signing up for a tour to Tortuguero National Park.  And I, super independent traveler, had a fantastic time.]]> http://blog.exitotravel.com/2011/05/20/in-praise-of-the-small-group-tour/feed/ 0 http://blog.exitotravel.com/2008/11/21/group-travel-uncertain-times-rest-insured/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=group-travel-uncertain-times-rest-insured http://blog.exitotravel.com/2008/11/21/group-travel-uncertain-times-rest-insured/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:41:09 +0000 wendy http://blog.exitotravel.com/?p=69 Group Travel Insurance: Costs Less & Covers More Planning a group trip has it’s complexities. Arriving at a final itinerary that fits everyone’s budget, tastes and schedule can take some time, effort, and a fair amount of diplomacy. Once a group has committed, and more importantly, invested in confirming travel plans, it is well worth [...]]]> http://blog.exitotravel.com/2008/11/21/group-travel-uncertain-times-rest-insured/feed/ 0 http://blog.exitotravel.com/2008/06/17/group-flights-big-group-big-discount/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=group-flights-big-group-big-discount http://blog.exitotravel.com/2008/06/17/group-flights-big-group-big-discount/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:24:51 +0000 wendy http://blog.exitotravel.com/?p=25 It’s no secret that airlines are scrambling to cover costs this year. One of the most noticeable tactics to that end is the addition, and continual increase, of fuel surcharges. What may be less obvious is that airlines are also reducing the the number of low-fare seats available on any given flight. The result: Low [...]]]> http://blog.exitotravel.com/2008/06/17/group-flights-big-group-big-discount/feed/ 3