A new way to travel - getting more for less.   Travel – World Discovery offers travelers with discerning taste, the chance to experience the flavour of a country at a relaxed pace without the advance/prior work of: searching for  “special” accommodations at affordable prices, arranging for car rentals, ensuring the itinerary is feasible, buying maps and travel guide books or even learning another language. The travelers on our tours want to reach their destination to: visit places less known to other tourists, enjoy a flexible schedule, let their tour guide know their personal interests so he/she can attempt to meet their needs.  To have time to stop and look at the people, the shops, the scenery, enjoy a vacation with their friends and family, appreciate the narrow roads and the views of the scenic drives, experience first hand the knowledge of good cooking and wine the guide will suggest.  The group size depends on you and your needs.  We can custom design your trip for you.    We are consultants with over 30 years of travelling experience, who enjoy the splendour of sights and cultures the world offers.  We offer a variety of services all at different prices.  We have something for everyone.   To encourage travelling, we offer fantastic one-week packages at unbeatable prices – less than $1,500 US (plus air & meals) – they are in our “At This Price, I Can’t Say No” category.  We also provide customized vacations to enable families and friends to enjoy the experience of history and culture- these tailored made vacations are classified “I Can’t Believe I Can Afford All This”.  If it’s a first class vacation you want, let us pamper you and give you some imaginative suggestions for your trip. We have categorized these very special trips into our  “Now, I’m Getting What I’m Paying For” class. We also offer small group vacations. These are different than the usual group vacations because the price of your holiday decreases as the number of people joining the group increases.  Groups are limited to 8 people and offer 4 star accommodations with daily excursions. You can get details in our “Joinable Group Vacations” section. We have expanded our destinations, following the requests of our alumni clients. The south of France, Nice and the Cote d’Azur are areas we can now help you with.  As well, we are fortunate to be collaborating with La Tortue, a luxurious hotel barge first built in 1895.  This venture takes you on a 6 night, all inclusive, barge cruise along the Canal du Midi in France’s Languedoc region.  Unfamiliar with the area?  That is because the “crowds” have not yet discovered it.  It has been described as an undiscovered paradise to include all the beauty Provence offers, without the crowds. We wanted to add it to our existing – “I can’t Believe I Can afford all This” category but decided to differentiate the countries so we called it “Experiencing France’s delicacies” No matter what your itinerary and budget, one thing remains the same and that is the care and attention we give you while planning and then vacationing. Take a look at some of the other itineraries we have prepared.      Travel - World Discovery is for anyone who wants a vacation to remember for life.    TUSCANY'S CHARM – 7 NIGHTS             CATEGORY – “AT THIS PRICE, I CAN’T SAY NO” Average US $1300. Per person     Listen to the church bells ring, the sound of a cuckoo bird. Admire the different shades of green the hills and valleys offer, the fields of blowing poppies, the magnificent brightness of the brilliant blue sky. You'll never forget the scent of the flowers blooming or the food being prepared.  A week in Tuscany and you'll want to stay longer.   All our weekly packages are unique with special attention to detail.  The accommodations are all unique and have character. You will be given personal attention, as the group size is never larger than 8 people.  You’ll get to visit sights where large vehicles cannot enter.  Your tour guide is an English speaking specialist.  We even offer packages with Roberto Bechi, a guide for Rick Steves' Europe.  As if the beauty of Tuscany’s landscapes wasn’t enough, we also offer packages including cooking lessons or spa treatments.  Take a look at our pre-packaged weeks, all less than $1000 US, which are listed under “Tuscany’s Charm”.  It may be worth your while to ask around and arrange a group yourself.       ITALY’S TREASURES – 8 - 11 NIGHTS CATEGORY – “I CAN’T BELIEVE I CAN AFFORD ALL THIS” $1500 - $3000 US per person     Italy! Amazing history, art, culture and beautiful countryside. Visit the Eternal city of Rome. Take a deep breath and imagine yourself as a Roman back in time while visiting the Colosseum.  Visit the beautiful countryside of Tuscany. If it’s romance, you are looking for, Venice is definitely the answer. This is your vacation which we customize for you.  You’ll find out for yourself why so many rave about Italy. Click on “Italy’s Treasures” on the left hand side, and you’ll see some of the vacations we have planned. They all vary in price, depending on your budget and needs.  We have a family spring break vacation for 4 at $1500US per person and a trip for 11 nights for 4 friends at $3000 US. Take a look and tell us what you are looking for.  We will be happy to help you make a vacation to Italy affordable for you.   Take a look at this section and then let us “customize” more time for you.  Perhaps you would like to stay in Rome for a few days before arriving and ending this perfect holiday in romantic Venice.  Tell us how we can add that icing on your cake!   BARGING  IN SOUTHERN FRANCE – 6 NIGHTS CATEGORY – “EXPERIENCING FRANCES’ DELICACIES”   You can have a 6 day, first class vacation, customized to your needs, personalized touring and attention to every detail. Additionally you will have a culinary experience as all your meals, prepared by a published chef, are included.  Of course, to enjoy a meal thoroughly, different wines should be tasted as well.  Your chef will provide you with wines that compliment your meals.  Wines of Southern France - the Languedoc region. Get onboard a fascinating barge cruise along the Canal du Midi, the most beautiful waterway in Europe! We are fortunate to be collaborating with the barge, La Tortue.    It is a luxurious hotel barge which was first built in 1895 . Now family owned and operated, reassuring guests of special care. It accommodates a maximum of 6 guests and serves you with 4 staff members. This is an amazing ratio of guests to staff members. This venture takes you on a 6 night, all inclusive, barge cruise along the Canal du Midi in France’s Languedoc region.  Unfamiliar with the area?  That is because the “crowds” have not yet discovered it.  It has been described as an undiscovered paradise to include all the beauty Provence offers, without the crowds.  Take a look at an itinerary for two people, under “Experiencing France’s Delicacies”.    Let us customize more time for you.  Perhaps you would like to spend some time in Paris.  Tell us what you are thinking of and we will make it happen. .   SOME OF ITALY’S BEST – 15 NIGHTS CATEGORY – “NOW, I’M GETTING WHAT I’M PAYING FOR” $12,000 US per person    This is what it’s like to be pampered from the moment you land at the airport until you leave.  You are personally guided through all the well-known cities.  Rome, Florence, Venice, some small towns of Tuscany and you have some of Italy’s best.  All your accommodations are highly rated and most classified as 4 or 5 stars.  You have your own private tour guides to discuss the history of art, culture or wine making. No trains or vaporettos for you: a private chauffeur will drive you to your different locations and a private taxi will launch you to your hotel’s dock in Venice. Take a look at an itinerary for two people, under “Some of Italy’s best”.      Let us help you maximize your money's worth.  We will provide you with exceptional service. Whether you are interested in organizing you own group to take advantage of the low pre-packaged prices, want your own villa for the family gathering or want a special vacation with all the extras.  We will give you the best service and price. Contact us and we will start planning.   P.S.  Exceptional vacations sometimes take extra time to prepare, please give us that opportunity by contacting us early.      www.travelworlddiscovery.com E mail: travelworlddiscovery@yahoo.com Fax (613) 830-7338 Phone (613) 830-7338     We sometimes have problems responding to AOL, Hotmail, Comcast and other email accounts.  If you do not hear from us within 24 hours, please check your junk mail folder and allow  travelworlddiscovery@yahoo.com as a trusted sender.     Notice to Residents of the Province of Ontario, Canada Travel-World Discovery is not a registered travel agent with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO). Consequently, we are not entitled to receive funds and make payments to suppliers on your behalf. On payment of a consulting fee, we will  identify suppliers  of services and allow you to book directly with them. Because we are not registered with TICO and if you book directly with a supplier located outside of Ontario, your funds will not be protected by the Compensation Fund administered by TICO.