USTOA News

USTOA In LA Times

Published May 17, 2020 12:00AM


If you’re a certain kind of traveler, you enjoy meeting like-minded people and you’re happy to leave the details of planning to someone else. Conveyances such as buses or vessels, an easy way to see a city or the countryside, don’t give you pause — or they didn’t until recently.

But in the age of coronavirus, do you want to travel as a group, whizzing down the highways and byways together on a bus or bobbing on a small ship, eating together as a group?

Is our new need for social distancing the nail in the coffin of escorted trips?

As the Magic 8-Ball says, “Signs point to no.” So does James Moses, president and chief executive of Road Scholar, which emphasizes education and learning on its trips.

Read Full Article 


SHARE THIS

Latest USTOA Blog Posts


6 local moments that connect you to the heart of Southeast Asia 
6 local moments that connect you to the heart of Southeast Asia  By: Jamie Gallerani for EF Go Ahead Tours If Southeast Asia guarantees anything, it’s to welcome you—and then to wow you, in that order. Here, wonder shows up as bowls of piping hot pad thai and plates of skewered satay, served by street… Read More
Nyepi Day (Silence Day) in Bali, Indonesia
Nyepi Day (Silence Day) in Bali, Indonesia By: Elite Voyages The Balinese celebrate their new year like no other. One of the most well-known Balinese public holidays, celebrations last for six days and include parties, parades, prayers, and a whole Day of Silence, also known as Nyepi Day. Visitors to Bali at this time are… Read More
Traveling Off the Beaten Path: How to Stay Prepared and Protected 
Traveling Off the Beaten Path: How to Stay Prepared and Protected  By: Deanna Caffrey Traveling to remote or less-traveled destinations can be an exhilarating adventure. These locations often offer untouched natural beauty, unique cultural experiences, and a sense of discovery that popular tourist spots can’t match. However, venturing off the beaten path comes with its… Read More
USTOA $1 Million
Travelers Assistance Program

A travel vacation should not only be an unforgettable experience, but offer solid peace of mind. That’s why USTOA created a consumer protection fund which protects consumers who book with our Active Members.

Learn More

Our website is set to allow the use of cookies — for more information click here. If you consent to cookies please click "Proceed" or simply continue browsing