FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gate 1 Travel, a leader in independent and escorted vacations, has recently expanded their education and enlightenment program, a travel program added to select escorted vacations that allows travelers to immerse themselves in the culture of the city. These excursions take passengers beyond the normal tourist cities, and let them experience the local culture.
“We launched the program in 2010 with the idea of giving our customers the chance to experience cities and countries in a more in-depth way,” said Marty Seslow, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Gate 1 Travel. “Customers have often told us that visiting a local school or visiting a resident’s home has been one of the favorite parts of their trip. There is also a charitable component to some of our trips in which we ask guests to donate supplies to in-need schools.”
Gate 1’s Education and Enlightenment program is currently available in China, Italy, Spain, Thailand and Peru. Travelers will have the opportunity to visit schools, homes, community centers and charities. Trips to Peru in particular have been very successful, with more than 1800 passengers visiting the Virgin of Fatima elementary school. During the two-year partnership with the school, passengers and Gate 1 Travel have donated an audio system and a new printer, and with monetary donations have helped completely renovate restrooms, paint classrooms and repair all the computers.
For more information, contact Gate 1 Travel at http://www.gate1travel.com.
Gate 1 Travel was founded in 1981 to deliver More of the World for Less — offering fully escorted land tours; sea cruises; independent rail packages; river cruises; independent fly and drive vacations; and customized international vacation packages. Discount travel packages and tour packages are offered throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North and South America. For information and reservations call: 1-800-682-3333 or 215-572-7676; fax: 215-886-2228; e-mail: info@Gate1travel.com; or visit the Website: http://www.Gate1travel.com