It's officially Wave season and, according to research from Trafalgar, trends indicated that once again, clients have waited until the New Year to book travel.
January is also one of the best times to book with Trafalgar and take advantage of its early payment discount of 10 percent on guided vacations around the world. Unlike in years past, the first month of the year will be the only time that travelers can take advantage of this discount.
Travelers can enjoy significant savings when they book by January 31, 2019, for travel throughout the year to destinations, including Japan, which was listed as Travel + Leisure's destination of the year. Travelers can also take advantage of savings in Australia, Europe and in Africa, where Trafalgar makes its full debut in 2019.
For clients thinking of booking, travel advisors can highlight savings of up to $519.50 per person on Trafalgar's 15-day Best of South Africa itinerary with definite departures through December of this year. The journey explores two countries and nine cities, moving from the north to south to encounter South Africa's legacy of Mandela and the cosmopolitan spirit of Cape Town.
Travelers have the chance to connect with locals, try authentic cuisine and learn about cultural traditions. Guests also join a local specialist for a private safari game drive in the Kruger National Park. The trip includes premier accommodations, on-trip transfers, tour highlights and multiple meals.
Travelers can also save on classic, handcrafted journeys in Europe such as the Gladiators Gondolas and Gold Summer 2019, a 10-day, family-friendly exploration of Rome, Venice and Florence.
In Japan, a country that continues to grow in popularity with U.S. travelers, Trafalgar offers a number of experiences, including Tokyo with Mount Fuji Summer 2019 that fuses Tokyo and Japan's serene Five Lakes District on a four-day journey in the country.
While experts on travel around the world, Trafalgar also offers excellent journeys right here at home. Travelers can save 10 percent on the Grand American Journey, a cross-country experience of America from New York City to Los Angeles over 24 days.
There are more the 400 journeys offered in total that include trips around the world.
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