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Written by Iulian Milcomete on . Posted in Travel Tips.

 

Now is the perfect time to start planning your 2021 trip to Europe. We are already seeing many hotels selling out in our top destinations during peak summer dates. Better to plan for the trip now and have to change it later if necessary, rather than to wait until the last minute and get left out in the cold.

If the need arises, WAC Travel is prepared to modify your 2021 travel plans as we have done this season. In the case that you are not able to travel due to travel restrictions concerning Coronavirus, you will be offered a ‘WAC Travel credit’ for your exact same trip to be moved back up to 12 months. We only request that you advise us of the change at least 45 days prior to your departure. We promise to not add any change or cancellation fees to your trip.

With our network of guides around Europe, we are staying on top of the latest information, and can be flexible to adjust your schedule as necessary. Here is some more detailed news coming from our suppliers:

 

Airlines and Airports

While domestic airfare prices have been quite low lately, international airfare has been higher than in previous years. We anticipate the prices to come down and stabilize. The best way to make sure you’re getting a good deal is to set up a price alert for your travel dates and book when the prices are right for you.

We have also seen international airlines begin to offer more flexibility in their tickets, including refundable tickets in the form of airline credit. This option might be appealing to travelers who may face certain travel restrictions from employers.

Airlines are requiring passengers to wear masks during their trip. Depending on the airline or airport location, you may be asked to wear your mask during the entirety of your journey or only at certain points. Many airlines are also vowing to keep seats open, to limit the number of passengers on board. As of this writing, Delta is planning to block middle seats and limit passengers at least through January 6, 2021. Both measures are effective at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.

 

Transfers

We consistently work with the same transfer companies in each location and have established relationships with them even prior to the coronavirus outbreak. All transfer companies have agreed to incorporate safety measures such as wearing masks in their vehicles and sanitizing in between guests.

 

Hotels

Following stringent guidelines, hotels are the cleanest and safest they have ever been. Whether staying at a larger resort or a family-run agriturismo, you can be assured that your safety is the top priority of all our hotel partners. Cleaning staff are working constantly to keep high-traffic areas clean. Check-in and check-out procedures have changed to allow for contactless or physically distanced check in. Communal areas may be closed, limited, or by appointment only, but you may want to enjoy breakfast from your seaview balcony anyway. Staff undergo regular health checks and testing to ensure your safety during your trip.

 

Guides

Our guides are an integral part of what makes our trips unforgettable. They live and breathe for the unique locations they love so much. Our guides have agreed to wearing masks and remaining physically distanced whenever possible. Many tours we offer take place outside in fresh air, where the risk is lower. We offer tours with private guides, offering a one-on-one experience, or in small groups of no more than 10-12 people. We have never and will never book large group tours for our clients.

 

Your responsibility 

Guests are expected to wear face coverings indoors or in situations where it is not possible to social distance, to wash their hands frequently and to adhere to supplier and government regulations. There will also be a health pledge and a travel waiver to sign before you depart for Europe.

 

Even in these uncertain times, we are excited to help you plan – and to use our knowledge and connections to make sure you still have the trip of a lifetime.

 

Call or email us today to start planning your 2021 getaway!

4 Great Places to Visit in Greece

Written by Iulian Milcomete on . Posted in Greece, Travel Tips.

Greece seems like a place frozen in time, doesn’t it? Hop on Google and the first things you see when you type ‘Greece’ are ancient monuments and buildings that stand in stark contrast to the modern skyscrapers and minimalistic structures dominating the rest of the world. But that’s where Greece’s beauty lies: The fact this ancient city has remained steadfast against the winds of change is remarkable. Greece is pretty much one, giant museum.

WAC Travel loves visiting Greece. But we love taking vacationers like you to Greece even more! Our customers appreciate the tailor-made itinerary we prepare for them anytime they land in this country. We’re a full-service travel agency in Nyack, New York, but our passion lies in taking people to some of the most amazing countries and places in Europe. Greece has a wealth of them and the 3 below are easily the most iconic!

 

  • Crete

Crete a large Greek Island-the largest, to be precise-and it makes excellent use of this space. People call it a place of contrasts because you have jagged mountains rising and falling into a land that stretches to a stunning coastline. Elsewhere, there is rolling countryside riddled with olive trees and lovely farms. Almost anywhere your feet carry you will be painted with natural beauty.

The metropolitan cities are also great places to see and explore, and if you seek a more quiet and sedate experience, then visit the quiet villages with outdoor coffee shops. We have to mention the archeological sites too, which are arguably Greece’s most iconic structures. You’ll see clear archeological traces of numerous civilizations that at one point in time called Greece their home.

  • Cape Sounion

Here lies the temple of the mighty Poseidon, god of the sea! You can’t separate Greek history and culture from Greek gods. Cape Sounion, found at the southernmost tip of the peninsula of Attica, is the site of the ruins of Poseidon’s temple. The ruins are scattered atop a headland and bordered on 3 sides by the blue sea.

Cape Sounion is a very popular day-excursion site. Tourists and vacationers often flock there during the day, all of them eager to see the ruins and the sun as it sets over the Aegean Sea. That’s a spectacle that foreigners always seek and Cape Sounion never disappoints.

  • Delphi

Even though Cape Sounion is a great and popular tourist destination, Delphi can give it a run for its money. Delphi isn’t really far from Athens-about 2 and a half hours away-and in the days of yore, it was a revered place. Ancient Greeks dedicated it to Apollo and believed it was the center of the earth itself. Back then, people would come and seek enlightenment from the priestess on matters that affected them: Farming, politics, relationship, etc. In modern day, evidence of this is everywhere you look. All around you will be the ruins of the Athenian Treasury, Temple of Apollo, and the theater that once saw events of the famed Pythian Games.

Delphi may now only be a shadow of its former self but you’ll still find it an amazing place and one that deserves your time. We’ve been there and now we want you to go there too and marvel at immortal structures. Call WAC Travel and we’ll make certain your vacation in Greece ranks among the best you’ve ever been on!