n 1979, we made a firm commitment to providing the best possible travel services that would facilitate genuinely educational and cultural experiences for teachers, group leaders and students. However, sadly "educational travel" with many other student tour operators today has become synonymous with combined groups, date and itinerary changes, last-minute information circuitous flight routings, multi - bedded rooms and a whole series of hidden costs.

PLEASE THEREFORE ALWAYS ASK YOUR PROSPECTIVE TOUR OPERATOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS!

1. Will we be traveling with a group or groups from other schools? Will their aims, desires and standards be similar to our own?

2. Will there be a guide exclusively with our group at all times? Will this guide assist with planning evening activities?

3. Can you guarantee that this exact tour will proceed on these very dates? Can our tour be cancelled by the operator prior to booking?

4. Can you confirm in writing that it will not be a charter flight? What airline will we travel on? How many plane changes? How long will our lay-over be at each airport?

5. When will we receive our flight details? When will we receive our list of hotels?

6. Can there be a price increase or 10% surcharge for any reason at all? Could you tell me the currency rate basis for your prices?

7. Can you guarantee that there will be no Small Group Supplement?

8. What admissions are included on your tour? What optional excursions?

9. Can you guarantee how many to a room and that certain individuals will not have to share rooms with members of another group?

10. Is there a registration fee, weekend supplement, airport tax and transportation pass for capital cities included in the tour price?

If you receive any unsatisfactory answers to these questions, please call Casterbridge Tours at 01935-810810 or register  for more reassuring responses, greater peace of mind and the highest levels of personal service.