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Cox & Kings Holidays There are three different types of Cox & Kings holidays: Escorted Groups, Private Journeys and Tailor-Made. Below, we differentiate between the three, however, please bear in mind that almost all Escorted Group itineraries may also be taken as Private Journeys and the prices for this option are shown in the bottom sections of the price tables. If you are unsure about which category a particular holiday fits into please refer to the `key features' of the tour just below the title ­ if it states "Escorted Group or Private Journey" then the tour may be taken as either, however, if it simply states "Private Journey" there are no set group departures for this tour. In a few cases an Escorted Group tour may not be exclusive to Cox & Kings' clients and in such cases the term "Non-Exclusive Escorted Group" will be included in the key features. ESCORTED GROUPS Cox & Kings Escorted Groups benefit from the following features: Tour Manager: Cox & Kings' Tour Managers are carefully selected for their travel experience and organisational abilities. Your Tour Manager will meet your group on arrival in Latin America and will escort you throughout your journey (unless otherwise specified). Expert Local Guides: In addition to the services of the Tour Manager, Cox & Kings' Escorted Groups also benefit from the knowledge of local guides who accompany each excursion. Where possible, your entrance fees are included in the holiday price. Airport Representatives: For all group departures from London Heathrow or Gatwick, a Cox & Kings representative is available to assist with check-in and any seat requests that you may have for during the main check-in period. Scheduled Flights: Cox & Kings only uses the services of scheduled airlines for international and almost all internal flights. All prices are based on economy class flights, however Cox & Kings offers excellent upgrade rates on international sectors and regional connections if required and details of these are shown on most tour pages. Flight schedules to, from and within Latin America mean that some early morning departures or arrivals may be unavoidable. Comfortable Land Travel: For road journeys, Cox & Kings uses air-conditioned buses (where available) of a size appropriate to the size of the group. On railway journeys, groups are booked in the best available class on the train. First Class Accommodation: The standard and style of accommodation varies from place to place and tour to tour, however, Cox & Kings generally uses first class 4 or 5-star hotels, or the best available, on all its tours. Information about all the hotels used in this brochure can be found on our website: www.coxandkings.co.uk. Small Group Sizes: To enhance your enjoyment of the tour, we like to keep our groups small and manageable. Therefore, numbers are normally restricted to a maximum of 25 people. PRIVATE JOURNEYS All Escorted Groups may be taken as Private Journeys and some of the tours in this brochure are only available as Private Journeys ­ to check which category a particular tour falls into please see the key features of the tour just below the title. Private Journeys are taken by one or more passengers on the date of their choosing, subject to schedules and availability*. These tours operate exactly as per Escorted Groups except that there is no airport representation in the UK and rather than being accompanied throughout by a Tour Manager travellers are locally escorted in each city/destination. In addition to the services they have in common with Escorted Groups, Private Journeys offer the following benefits: Support on the Ground: On arrival in Latin America and at each new destination on your journey you will be met at the airport, station or quay by a Cox & Kings representative (unless stated otherwise). This representative will accompany you to your hotel, help with your check-in and confirm the itinerary for your stay. You will be given the contact numbers of all the relevant Cox & Kings local representatives, so assistance is only ever a phone call away. Transfers by Car: For all road journeys you will have your own car, or minivan, and driver. This allows you to travel in comfort and to stop off along the way if you see something of interest, want to take a photograph, or have a break. Most cars used on Cox & Kings' Private Journeys are airconditioned but you will be told in advance if airconditioned cars are not available for any section of your journey. Private Guides: All sightseeing excursions are accompanied by your own private English-speaking local guide. This means that you can ask as many or as few questions as you like and take sightseeing trips at your own pace, with the emphasis on your own particular interests. Chichen Itza, Mexico For tour reservations and tailor made quotations 020 7873 5000 8