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I am looking at going on my very first tour, How would I go about researching what escorted Tours are available and ensure they meet our requirements ?

I'd love to go on a safari holiday to South Africa. It's my lifelong dream to cuddle a big cat cub & there's a place called Cango Wildlife Ranch where you can cuddle a lion or cheetah cub but, as I have severe mobility problems I would need a specialised tour that caters for people like me. Are you aware of any that do this sort of thing or anywhere else where I could do this sort of thing

Is it possible to self-cater on a guided tour? Is there ever any flexibility in price if no meals were taken? My travelling companion has a rather restricted diet (including allergies) and from what we can see food is an integral part of most escorted tours so we have always discounted them.

I would love to go on a guided trip on my own but don't have any experience as a solo traveller, any tips??

Do you have to do all the excursions offered or can you do your own thing sometimes?

I'd love to visit the great Buddha in Hong Kong but I know one has to climb lots of steps to get to it. Don't they have lifts, HK being such a modern part of the world ?

So you get lots of rest stops?

Can you recommend a mini taster tour eg no more than a couple of days which covers a city's main historical landmarks on a tour that has mixed ages?

I would like to know if you can join when you want to but go off and do your own thing when you want to. Would you always have to have meals with the group?

Are there any guided tours that can include wheelchair users?

My query about guided tours is that, if there's a coach involved, is there any way of speeding up the unloading? If people didn't stand in the gangway to get their coats and allow others out into the gangway ahead of them, things would be so much quicker (and I know some people cannot hurry).

My concern about guided tours is that there might be someone completely irritating that you're stuck with for your entire holiday. Does this ever happen?

I'd be interested in a tour but at the same time there are parts I'd like to miss and do my own thing. Is that usually possible ?.

Hi, it's something hubby and I have wanted to do, but there's been mixed reports about these trips, some love it, others say they've had a bad experience. I know it's upto the individual as how they like it, but i was just wondering what could we expect while on these tours and how many wonderful country's would there be to choose from, plus do they come with food?

What puts me off from booking a tour is the level of activity involved in the walks. I walk at a leisurely pace & I'd worry I was going too slow for group. Do operators rank/rate level of exercise or mobility involved?

I've been looking at the exciting range of Collette destinations offered at your website, there seems to be choice for easier classic style holidays, to the wildly adventurous, such as travelling to Antarctica.

Would you advise easier, relaxing types of holidays for those like me who, although curious about some of the exotic, off-the-beaten-track holidays, are a little nervous wondering whether the more adventurous holidays would be a little bit much to take on?

Who makes the schedule and how flexible is it?

I would love to go to India but not confident about travelling independently. A guided tour sounds ideal. What are the best places to visit?

Are there any trips that a family group across all generations (collectively celebrating a Birthday) can book exclusive guided tours just for the family which can be tailored for all ages and interests?

Where are the best places to go if you are going on your own?

Do you spend all the time with the other holidaymakers.....meals etc?

Are there tours suitable for people in wheelchairs?

how much of the guided tours are spent on the coach as I get travel sick

I went on my first escorted tour two years ago to Italy. It wasn't my choice and I had thought I'd hate it but was totally converted as you get to see so much in a short space of time and the company of like minded travellers was fantastic. I made great friends but travelled with my daughter who has now flown the nest. Are there any tours specifically for single people over 50, especially which don't incur supplements or give you the worst rooms?

Would be interested in guided tours but would like taster sessions even by mail to read about before I make up my mind.