Why Travel on an "Escorted" Tour?

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines escort as "a person or group of persons accompanying another to give protection or as a courtesy." Being an escort for a SignaTours "Touch of Class" tour means much more than that. An escort has a very important role. Being a part of a team is essential – there are three basic elements to a tour group: driver, escort and traveler. The motorcoach driver has a huge responsibility and is an escort’s partner in making appropriate decisions. Most important is the ability of the driver and escort to work together and resolve potential problems which may arise, without interrupting the flow of a trip and yet ensuring the enjoyment of the travelers.

SignaTours guarantees the professionalism and driving ability of the drivers that they personally select. The needs of the entire group must be foremost at all times. No problem is too small and will be resolved in a professional and timely manner. You, the travelers, comprise the remainder of the team and your enjoyment is the ultimate goal of the escort. Each traveler must be equally important in the eyes of the escort. A group which leaves a departure point with many people who are strangers should return with people who have shared a common bond in the love of travel and have made new friends and found common interests. As an escort, there is a special pride to see that people connect and enjoy not only a well-designed tour package, but also each other.

Webster defines escort as "accompanying," but there are many other words that can be used including coordinator, assistant, teammate, helper or supporter. The major role is to provide you, the traveler, with a wonderful trip which the staff at SignaTours has spent many hours planning. Escorts have the wonderful job of making new friends and seeing your faces as you view a beautiful mountain scene, experience a wonderful stage performance, enjoy a sporting event, or just win a prize on the motorcoach. The joy in travel is contagious and as an escort, one strives to be certain that everyone on a SignaTours "Touch of Class" tour catches that travel bug and the enjoyment that goes with it and returns again and again!