We have a new Blog about Scandinavia and our insider's view with our custom travel and tours. Please continue to follow our blog posting on our new blog Insider's Scandinavia - Great Places to Go and Things to do!
With all this talk of FIT, we want to make sure that group tours are not overlooked. Group tours continue to be an excellent and long-standing opportunity for foreign travel. Where the FIT appeals to the more industrious, independent traveler, group travel caters to clients who love the camaraderie of a group and the extra special care of a tour guide who is with you every step of the way.
Group travel is ideal for our clients who want to see the best of Scandinavia with the insight of a local guide and the ease of private transportation. Our escorted tours range from 4 days/3 nights to 21 days/20 nights and everything in between. Some of them cover all of Scandinavia, such as our Grand Scandinavian Capitals Journey, while others strive to dig deep into the rich history and culture of one country, such our Fjords & Countryside tour that introduces you to the grandeur of Norway’s finest fjords. For all tours, we pre-select outstanding accommodations in the capital cities as well as scenic countryside locations. We give you the flexibility to take some nights out on the town in addition to the delicious smorgasbords offered at the hotel.
The most attractive aspect of group travel is the bond created by the experience. Group tours give you the opportunity to meet people from around the world while experiencing the allure of Scandinavia. New walks of life are met and new memories are made. Your tour guide almost instantly becomes everybody’s best friend. Not only does he or she seek to surprise and delight you every day, they work to solve any logistical problem that may arise in your travels. Thus, although the FIT receives the cake these days in terms of travel, group tours definitely earn their rightful place.
Our most popular tours continue to be Discover Fjords and Countryside in Norway, Face to Face with Finland, St. Petersburg by Rail in Russia, Trace the Viking Path in Denmark, Glaciers, Geysirs, and Waterfalls in Iceland, and the True Colors of the Baltics. Additionally, our tours that encompass all of Scandinavia prove to be a success year after year for our clients who are looking to get the full picture of this mesmerizing corner of the world. Now that you fully realize the benefits of FIT and group travel, it may be hard to decide which is right for you. Don’t worry – you don’t have to. The Nordic Company also specializes in combining group tours with independent portions upon request. If you want to join a group tour, then head off into the sun on your own for a few days, we’re happy to accommodate. No matter your travel style, The Nordic Company is capable of crafting the itinerary for YOU.
We invite you to learn more at our pages dedicated to Finland travel; Iceland tours and Iceland travel; Norway tours, Norway travel and a Norwegian coastal voyage; St. Petersburg travel and Sweden travel.
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Monday, June 23, 2008
FIT – What is it and is it for me?
We have a new Blog about Scandinavia and our insider's view with our custom travel and tours. Please continue to follow our blog posting on our new blog Insider's Scandinavia - Great Places to Go and Things to do!
During the thirteen years The Nordic Company has been in business, the travel industry has always readjusted and revolutionized itself many times. We have worked hard to maintain our cutting edge with each one of its new facets. Perhaps the most predominant paradigm shift is in the dawn of the FIT. The FIT stands for foreign independent travel and implies a customized, individual itinerary that will cater to your specific needs. The Nordic Company has grabbed hold of this vastly popular style of travel as soon as its versatility came into demand and we are proud to say that 80% of our business is now driven by FIT clientele.
With the introduction of globalization and the internet, the world is getting smaller. Our knowledge of other destination possibilities is constantly expanding and this is exciting news for the world of travel. People now have a better idea of where they want to go and what they want to see. Our expertise is then called upon to fill in the blanks in terms of transportation, accommodation, and affordable pricing, as well as extensive local knowledge that we have to offer. Clients often come to us with a general itinerary in mind. We are then able to expand upon this framework to turn it into something that has all the bells and whistles of a group tour, but with a more intimate, individual appeal.
There are many benefits to having us design your FIT itinerary. FITs offer you the flexibility of travel dates, instead of having to go with pre-set tour dates. FITs allow you to see everything you want to see. If you don’t have enough time in one area, you can always go back. FITs allow you to vary your style of travel. Where group tours tend to be characterized by bus and standard level accommodation, FITs let you choose the comfort of your hotel each night and whether you want to travel by boat, bus, train, or all three! Perhaps most attractive to our clients, FITs give you room to move on price. Where group tour prices are determined at the beginning of our fiscal year, FITs are based on the individual itinerary. We work in rearranging your accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing excursions until we find an itinerary and a price that works for you.
So when you’re finally gearing up to go to Scandinavia, remember that your options are indeed unlimited. You don’t need to arrange your vacation time to fall on specific departure dates. You don’t have to compromise one city in order to see another. You don’t even have to worry about missing your flight and not making the tour! If you call The Nordic Company, we’ll make sure you do it all, on your own time, at your own pace, and with all the extras you need.
We invite you to learn more at our pages dedicated to Finland travel; Iceland tours and Iceland travel; Norway tours, Norway travel and a Norwegian coastal voyage; St. Petersburg travel and Sweden travel.
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During the thirteen years The Nordic Company has been in business, the travel industry has always readjusted and revolutionized itself many times. We have worked hard to maintain our cutting edge with each one of its new facets. Perhaps the most predominant paradigm shift is in the dawn of the FIT. The FIT stands for foreign independent travel and implies a customized, individual itinerary that will cater to your specific needs. The Nordic Company has grabbed hold of this vastly popular style of travel as soon as its versatility came into demand and we are proud to say that 80% of our business is now driven by FIT clientele.
With the introduction of globalization and the internet, the world is getting smaller. Our knowledge of other destination possibilities is constantly expanding and this is exciting news for the world of travel. People now have a better idea of where they want to go and what they want to see. Our expertise is then called upon to fill in the blanks in terms of transportation, accommodation, and affordable pricing, as well as extensive local knowledge that we have to offer. Clients often come to us with a general itinerary in mind. We are then able to expand upon this framework to turn it into something that has all the bells and whistles of a group tour, but with a more intimate, individual appeal.
There are many benefits to having us design your FIT itinerary. FITs offer you the flexibility of travel dates, instead of having to go with pre-set tour dates. FITs allow you to see everything you want to see. If you don’t have enough time in one area, you can always go back. FITs allow you to vary your style of travel. Where group tours tend to be characterized by bus and standard level accommodation, FITs let you choose the comfort of your hotel each night and whether you want to travel by boat, bus, train, or all three! Perhaps most attractive to our clients, FITs give you room to move on price. Where group tour prices are determined at the beginning of our fiscal year, FITs are based on the individual itinerary. We work in rearranging your accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing excursions until we find an itinerary and a price that works for you.
So when you’re finally gearing up to go to Scandinavia, remember that your options are indeed unlimited. You don’t need to arrange your vacation time to fall on specific departure dates. You don’t have to compromise one city in order to see another. You don’t even have to worry about missing your flight and not making the tour! If you call The Nordic Company, we’ll make sure you do it all, on your own time, at your own pace, and with all the extras you need.
We invite you to learn more at our pages dedicated to Finland travel; Iceland tours and Iceland travel; Norway tours, Norway travel and a Norwegian coastal voyage; St. Petersburg travel and Sweden travel.
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Why Scandinavia?
We have a new Blog about Scandinavia and our insider's view with our custom travel and tours. Please continue to follow our blog posting on our new blog Insider's Scandinavia - Great Places to Go and Things to do!
It is common sense that in order to run a thriving business, you must be able to successfully sell your product. Fortunately, for the Nordic Company, this has never been an issue. Our product, travel to Scandinavia, practically sells itself. There is nowhere else in the world where you can experience the magic of the fjords and countryside juxtaposed with glittering glacier-fed waterfalls, startlingly deep valleys, and the sweet song of the Scandinavian hello: “Hei! God dåg!” Our clients come to us for a variety of reasons, but they always return feeling the same: refreshed, inspired, and ready to go back!
Given the current hike in fuel surcharges and the increasingly hectic nature of travel abroad, you may think that Scandinavia is not an attractive vacation destination this year, but that is simply not the case. Our knowledge of Scandinavian travel is not exclusive to the upscale traveler. We have the business relationships and savvy to ensure that the moderate traveler is able to experience the wonder of Northern Europe without having to sacrifice their purse strings.
Admittedly, Scandinavia is an expensive place to travel. The wealth of their country and their autonomy from the European Union (with the exception of Finland) allows them to maintain a separate and strong, growing economy. With that in mind, you can’t arrive with the expectation to spend as little as you would in Mexico, but there are plenty of deals to make it work for the economic traveler – and we know all about them. To name just a few…Traveling in the off-season instead of the summer months is an excellent way to score some great price breaks. Hurtigruten cruises often offer senior rates and we’re aware of many nice, moderate hotels that stretch your dollar without compromising your comfort level.
Regardless of your style of travel, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and the Baltics all have something to offer the curious of heart and eager to know. Our clients come to us seeking adventure – in the form of glacier hiking, white water kayaking, horse back riding through lava fields, fjord kayaking, and even snorkeling in Iceland! Others are older and taking that once in a lifetime family trip to Norway to relocate their heritage and visit their ancestral family farm. Some of them are backpackers, some of them are deluxe, high profile clientele, and a lot of them fall somewhere in the middle – looking for luxury, but also just a chance to experience each city at their own will. With the Midwest often considered the heart of Scandinavian heritage, a lot of our clients live right down the road, but still many more come to us from the East coast, West coast, down south, Australia, Canada, and beyond.
As you can see, the question of “Why Scandinavia?” is almost impossible to answer because our clientele is so diverse. We love listening to the stories that come behind the desire to visit a destination, but even more so, we enjoy being an essential part in the fruition of those desires. The allure of Scandinavia lies in its relatively untouched nature, its unique history and population, its fascinatingly elegant cities, and of course, so many other reasons that our clients continue to discover in their travels, year after year.
The Nordic Company specializes in independent and group travel to Norway and beyond. Whether you feel beckoned to rekindle your roots or simply want to experience the spirit of Scandinavia, a Norway tour by land or a Norwegian coastal voyage (also known as Hurtigruten) is unforgettable. We also invite you to consider Finland travel, Iceland touring and St. Petersburg travel.
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It is common sense that in order to run a thriving business, you must be able to successfully sell your product. Fortunately, for the Nordic Company, this has never been an issue. Our product, travel to Scandinavia, practically sells itself. There is nowhere else in the world where you can experience the magic of the fjords and countryside juxtaposed with glittering glacier-fed waterfalls, startlingly deep valleys, and the sweet song of the Scandinavian hello: “Hei! God dåg!” Our clients come to us for a variety of reasons, but they always return feeling the same: refreshed, inspired, and ready to go back!
Given the current hike in fuel surcharges and the increasingly hectic nature of travel abroad, you may think that Scandinavia is not an attractive vacation destination this year, but that is simply not the case. Our knowledge of Scandinavian travel is not exclusive to the upscale traveler. We have the business relationships and savvy to ensure that the moderate traveler is able to experience the wonder of Northern Europe without having to sacrifice their purse strings.
Admittedly, Scandinavia is an expensive place to travel. The wealth of their country and their autonomy from the European Union (with the exception of Finland) allows them to maintain a separate and strong, growing economy. With that in mind, you can’t arrive with the expectation to spend as little as you would in Mexico, but there are plenty of deals to make it work for the economic traveler – and we know all about them. To name just a few…Traveling in the off-season instead of the summer months is an excellent way to score some great price breaks. Hurtigruten cruises often offer senior rates and we’re aware of many nice, moderate hotels that stretch your dollar without compromising your comfort level.
Regardless of your style of travel, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and the Baltics all have something to offer the curious of heart and eager to know. Our clients come to us seeking adventure – in the form of glacier hiking, white water kayaking, horse back riding through lava fields, fjord kayaking, and even snorkeling in Iceland! Others are older and taking that once in a lifetime family trip to Norway to relocate their heritage and visit their ancestral family farm. Some of them are backpackers, some of them are deluxe, high profile clientele, and a lot of them fall somewhere in the middle – looking for luxury, but also just a chance to experience each city at their own will. With the Midwest often considered the heart of Scandinavian heritage, a lot of our clients live right down the road, but still many more come to us from the East coast, West coast, down south, Australia, Canada, and beyond.
As you can see, the question of “Why Scandinavia?” is almost impossible to answer because our clientele is so diverse. We love listening to the stories that come behind the desire to visit a destination, but even more so, we enjoy being an essential part in the fruition of those desires. The allure of Scandinavia lies in its relatively untouched nature, its unique history and population, its fascinatingly elegant cities, and of course, so many other reasons that our clients continue to discover in their travels, year after year.
The Nordic Company specializes in independent and group travel to Norway and beyond. Whether you feel beckoned to rekindle your roots or simply want to experience the spirit of Scandinavia, a Norway tour by land or a Norwegian coastal voyage (also known as Hurtigruten) is unforgettable. We also invite you to consider Finland travel, Iceland touring and St. Petersburg travel.
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