{"id":621,"date":"2015-08-31T17:11:12","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T21:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/?p=621"},"modified":"2024-02-22T11:05:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T16:05:29","slug":"travel-together-month-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/travel-together-month-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"TRAVEL TOGETHER MONTH\u2026Extraordinary Deals to Extraordinary Places"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><\/b><em>by Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>September is <i>Travel Together Month<\/i>!<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the breadth of experiences offered by our tour operator members, USTOA has curated a collection of value-packed savings for travelers and special travel agent offers available throughout the month of September.\u00a0 Featured on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ustoa.com\/travel-together-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ustoa.com\/travel-together-month<\/a>\u00a0are special prices, premium offers, bonus commissions and more to destinations across the globe from the country\u2019s leading providers of independent and escorted group travel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_596\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-596\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Photo-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-596\" alt=\"Kelley Ferro traveling with Swain Destinations in Papua New Guinea.\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Photo-1-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Photo-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Photo-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Photo-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Photo-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Photo-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kelley Ferro traveling with USTOA member Swain Destinations in Papua New Guinea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><i>Travel Together Month<\/i> is a highlight of USTOA\u2019s <i>Travel Together<\/i> campaign\u2026a growing collection of videos and blog posts that celebrate \u201clive like a local\u201d experiences around the world accessible through USTOA tour operator members. There\u2019s a wealth of content that is yours to view and share\u2026and if you do, use #traveltogether to join the conversation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-342\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-342\" alt=\"A tour group lead by USTOA member VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations takes in the view from high above Brac, Croatia.\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1-1024x542.jpg\" width=\"604\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1-1536x813.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tour group lead by USTOA member VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations takes in the view from high above Brac, Croatia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are some highlights of the special <i>Travel Together Month<\/i> offers, which can be booked throughout September. All travel details, restrictions and booking instructions can be found on the Travel Together website.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>For consumers:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Abercrombie &amp; Kent<\/span>: Save $4,000 per couple on the 10-day \u201cEgypt &amp; the Nile\u201d Luxury Small Group Journey. Available on select 2016 departures.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic<\/span>: Free round-trip air from Miami to the Galapagos (up to $1,250 per guest) on select 2015 departures aboard the <i>National Geographic Endeavour<\/i> and <i>National Geographic Islander<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mayflower Tours<\/span>: Receive free airfare on the \u201cEnchanting India with a Ganges River Cruise\u201d itinerary departing 3\/15\/16, a value of $2,500 per couple.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Quark Expeditions<\/span>: Save up to $2,300 per person on the following three <i>Ocean Endeavour<\/i> voyages including Buenos Aires flights: \u201cAntarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent,\u201d \u201cFalklands South Georgia and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings\u201d and \u201cCrossing the Circle: Southern Expeditions.\u201d\u00a0 Available on select departures through 12\/31\/15.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Swain Destinations<\/span>: Book the \u201cBaillie Lodges Australian Luxury Defined\u201d itinerary\u00a0 including an island-inspired barbeque lunch with premium wine and a 15-minute scenic helicopter flight over Uluru and get upgraded to the next luxurious suite category at Southern Ocean Lodge, a savings of $2,000 per person, plus 15% off travel gear at the Swain Destinations Travel Store. Valid on travel from 1\/1\/15 \u2013 12\/24\/15.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection<\/span>: Save up to $1,600 per couple on select 2016 Europe boutique river cruises when you pay-in-full at time of booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>And for travel agents:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Alexander + Roberts<\/span>: Earn an extra booking bonus of $100 per couple on top of full commission every time clients take advantage of pay-in-full savings ($600 per couple or $300 per solo traveler) on 95 original Small Group Journeys, Small Ship journeys and go-any-day Private Journeys to Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, the Middle East and Antarctica. Commission available on departures through April 2017.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Celtic Tours World Vacations<\/span>: Enjoy a land only FAM rate of $499 per person sharing on a 5-night independent Tuscan experience. This travel agent exclusive includes accommodations at Villa Casagrande, breakfast daily, a welcome dinner, and car rental to explore the region. Book 9\/1\/15 \u2013 12\/15\/15 for travel through 3\/30\/16.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Down Under Answers<\/span>:Earn a $50 bonus commission when you book any Virgin Australia air\/land inclusive vacation to Australia. Commission available on departures from 10\/1\/15 \u2013 6\/30\/16.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Goway Travel<\/span>: Book one Shongololo Africa train trip and earn a free 14-day train journey; your partner travels with you for 50% off. Valid for travel on any 2015\/2016 journey.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SITA World Tours<\/span>: Book clients on the \u201cPeru: Ancient Civilizations\u201d journey and earn a 20% commission plus an $82 appreciation bonus in the form of a SITA American Express Gift Card; clients receive room upgrades in Cuzco to oxygenated rooms and a Shaman Blessing ritual at Machu Picchu. Valid on daily arrivals through 12\/10\/15.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note: deals can be booked September 1-30, 2015. All travel details, restrictions and booking instructions can be found at <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ustoa.com\/travel-together-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>www.ustoa.com\/travel-together-month<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Videos and blog stories can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/ustoanyc\">www.youtube.com\/user\/ustoanyc<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ustoa.com\/blog\">www.ustoa.com\/blog<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ustoa.com\/traveltogether\">www.ustoa.com\/traveltogether<\/a>. Follow the adventures on Twitter and Instagram by using #traveltogether and by joining Facebook chats at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/USTouroperatorsAssoc\">www.facebook.com\/USTouroperatorsAssoc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>For more information about tours and packaged vacations, visit <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ustoa.com\/\"><i>www.ustoa.com<\/i><\/a><i>.\u00a0 And, remember that when booking with USTOA Active Members, you also get the assurance of knowing that they are held to the highest standards in the industry with our $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.\u00a0 Visit <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ustoa.com\/\"><i>www.ustoa.com<\/i><\/a><i> for complete details.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA September is Travel Together Month! 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