Private Travel, a Trend for Luxury Travelers in 2010

Private Travel, a Trend for Luxury Travelers in 2010

According to Lark Tours, private travel is a growing trend in the luxury travel segment for 2010. This is due to a rise in luxury travelers who are seeking greater value for money.

Raleigh, North Carolina (PRWEB) January 25, 2010 -- Lark Tours announced today that private travel is a growing trend for luxury travelers in 2010. Continuing economic uncertainty is the driving force behind this increase, causing travelers to seek out greater value for money.

Colin Camu, a managing travel specialist at Lark Tours, noted, “Over the last several months there has been a marked increase in travelers booking private vacations for 2010 and 2011. Based on what we are experiencing at Lark Tours, and based on what we are hearing and seeing in the industry, it appears that private travel in the luxury travel segment is gaining strong momentum.”

According to Lark Tours, this shift towards private travel is a result of four distinct factors, all of which translate into more value for money in the minds of luxury travelers:

1. Luxury travelers want their dream itinerary and they are becoming increasingly unwilling to compromise on any detail. Many travelers reason that if they are going to spend $5000 to $8000 per person for a vacation, excluding airfare, they should receive everything according to their standards. Private travel provides clients with an itinerary that meets their precise preferences, needs, departure date, etc.

2. Travelers are looking for authentic and intimate experiences. They want experientially meaningful encounters in unique settings removed from the crowd. Even “ultra-small” group departures consisting of 15 to 20 passengers are too large. Private travel provides clients with a group consisting only of the client and his or her travel companions.

3. Discerning travelers want more flexibility during vacation. They are requiring more from their vacation provider, which includes being able to make changes at any point before or during travel. Private travel offers clients the flexibility to make changes on a whim, dictate the pace of each tour, and make stops when they please.

4. Luxury travelers want a higher degree of individualized service, especially while on vacation. Having a guide who must address the needs and concerns of a large group simply does not meet the expectations of many luxury travelers today. Private travel offers private guides throughout each portion of the vacation.

“There are certainly other reasons contributing to the rise in the popularity of private travel,” states Colin Camu, “but these seem to be the strongest motivators. I think we will continue to see an increase in demand for private travel over the coming years.”

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About Lark Tours: Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.A., Lark Tours is a full-service tour operator that focuses exclusively on offering private travel in Africa. Founded in 2005, Lark Tours was developed based on the knowledge that in order to truly experience Africa on an intimate level, private journeys are an absolute must. Since then, Lark Tours has been bringing fresh energy to the world of travel with its innovative approach, and in the process, it has redefined what it means to have an unforgettable vacation experience in Africa. To learn more, visit http://www.larktours.com