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Customizing the travel experience, Swain Destinations is the leading U.S. provider of completely customized exotic vacation experiences. Since 1987, Co-Founders Ian and Linda Swain, and their dedicated team of destination experts have offered American travelers the opportunity to design distinctive trips to intriguing international locales, including Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia, India, and Africa.

From adventure-packed trips to leisurely getaways, Swain Destinations curates itineraries based on each individual’s travel preferences. Dynamic experiences range from a chef’s table dining extravaganza on Hayman to a safari journey across the East African Plains.

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The knowledgeable travel consultants not only map out and plan the itinerary, but also maintain communication, leading up to and after each trip. “People always want the best for their family, and we feel like our customers are an extension of our family,” Swain says. “We treat everyone with that level of care and service to ensure that they have the most incredible experience.”


Swain Destinations creates tailored travel packages to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Africa, Asia, and India. Trip genres include Adventure, Diving, Indigenous, and Wildlife for intrepid travelers; Beach, Luxury, Romance, and Spa/Retreat for leisure vacationers; and City, Culinary, and Culture for cosmopolitan tourists. The company also offers specialization in Family and Golf vacations; as well as Cruise, Train, and Short-Stay options.


Using the same customized approach that shapes individual travelers’ itineraries, Swain Destinations manages group travel for corporations, community organizations, and civic groups seeking highly-detailed comprehensive arrangements.


Swain Destinations accommodates travelers across a wide spectrum of age groups, lifestyles, and price points. Travel representatives address the vacation wish lists of everyone from adventurous couples to empty nesters, young families, and multigenerational travelers. “We cater to all kinds,” Swain says. “We excel in luxury travel, but can provide a distinctly tailored experience within any budget.

Destinations
We have tours available to the destinations shown on this map

Categories
We specialize in these types of tours:

Age Group - 25 to 35
Age Group - 36 to 50
Age Group - 51 to 64
Age Group - 65+
Beach Vacations
Custom Designed
Escorted
Escorted Tours
Expeditions
Family / Multi-Generational
FIT (Independent)
Guided Vacations
Holiday Tours and Cruises
Honeymooners
Independent
Independent Packages
Length of Trip - 05 to 10 days
Length of Trip - 10 to 15 days
Length of Trip - 15 days or more
Safari / Game Lodges

Pricing
We offer Deluxe, Luxury & First Class tours.

Swain Destinations Last Updated January 5, 2022

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