Escorted or independent travel with A & K combines the comfort, convenience, service and security of a U.S.-based company with on-site support 24/7 from a network of 48 destination management companies that ensure the "insider access" that only a local staff can provide.

Since 1962, A & K has been doing one thing exceptionally well. A & K specializes in matching unique people with unique places, and in providing the expertise and (unobtrusive) support that allows them to experience those places fully, at first hand and in their own personal style. As one of the very best ways to travel, A & K employs their unique combination of local knowledge and global organization that only they are equipped to provide, to bring you incredible travel adventures. A & K can get you into a private tented safari in East Africa or an expedition cruising in Antarctica, a relaxing barge holiday in Europe or a beach vacation in the Seychelles, heli-hiking or get you skiing in the Canadian Rockies. Perhaps you'd enjoy being brought face-to-face with an Antarctic iceberg the size of Chartres Cathedral, or to walk around Chartres itself with an expert on its stained glass. Maybe you'd enjoy a private picnic a deluxe in the middle of the African savannah, or have you and the children on your own tropical island for a day. The bottom line is... A & K do everything possible to ensure that you have access to the best.

Experience does count. Collacutt Luxury Tour Services and Abercrombie & Kent will make yours unforgettable!

A Tauck journey reveals to you the essence and subtleties of each destination through first-hand experience, via "insider" access, and exploration of the area's history, culture, cuisine and more - with the added convenience of having all your travel needs handled by a friendly, knowledgeable Tauck Director.

Tauck has won many honors from travel professionals, including the "Best Customer Satisfaction" award from the American Automobile Association (AAA) four years in a row and the "Tour Partner of the Year" award in 2000 and 2001 by AAA Travel, Autoclub South. In addition, the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) voted Tauck World Discovery "Best Tour Operator" for six years in a row. In 2001, Tauck received "Entrepreneur of the Year for Service" by Ernst & Young and a Luxury Travel Award by Travel Agent magazine.

Perhaps the most important awards, however, come from the traveling public, and we are very proud of the endorsements which discerning travelers continually give us. For example, each year since the inception of the "World's Best Outfitters" distinction, the readers of Travel & Leisure magazine have ranked Tauck first or second. In addition, each year more than 55% of our business is comprised of repeat customers, and another 30% comes from referrals made by previous Tauck travelers.

For example, in Papua New Guinea, we designed and operated the first air-conditioned luxury vessel to explore the Sepik River. And when Nepal first opened its mysterious Himalayan portals to the world, we arranged for our travelers to stay in the spellbinding opulence of the Royal Palace in Katmandu.

Our history-making journeys over the past 50 years include Antarctica, the Trobriand Islands, West Irian Jaya, Sakhalin Island, the Falkland Islands, Oman and Classical India. In fact, just last year (2004), Travcoa were the first to reintroduce travel to Libya. So, it is with this legacy that TRAVCOA continues to pioneer travel to remote destinations and deliver superior standards of luxury. With over 50 years of experience around the globe, we are honored to provide the level of excellence that travelers expect on a TRAVCOA journey.

In 2005, we were recognized as the best international tour operator by the readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine, making this the ninth time we have appeared on their "World's Best List." Our dedicated team of world-class experts ensures that you experience an effortless blend of luxury and discovery. It is our mission to provide you with the most memorable travel experiences the world has to offer.

Horizon pioneered trips from equatorial Africa to the wilds of Labrador, and they did it with a unique sense of service and style that lives on today as the guiding philosophy of their business. They believe that to walk out the front door is to open yourself up to the delights of serendipity and to embrace the spirit of adventure, but they also believe that you should trust your journey to a company who knows how to do it right.

Horizon Tours believe that sharing expertise is about making choices.  They take the bewildering array of choices that everyone seems to pass off as “luxury” these days and distil them into something comprehensible, allowing you to make intelligent decisions about the things that matter and not worry about the rest. Horizon's planners have been traveling the world for over 40 years in search of hidden treasures, and their discoveries and secrets are built in to every trip. Their guides themselves have unsurpassed local and cultural knowledge, they can anticipate almost every need, and they are always happy to provide you with the insight necessary to make informed choices. 

In terms of value, Horizon Tours believes that price is what people are willing to pay for something, but value is what it's worth. Part of the value of a Horizon trip comes from the pixie dust that their staff sprinkle liberally on every departure, a little dusting of magic that animates the journey. It also comes from the hard reality of costs and their ability to negotiate rates that simply aren’t available to individual travelers. The combination of magic and reality combine to form exceptional value, and with an Horizon trip, there's no over-promising and under delivering. If your expectations are not exceeded, they believe they’re not doing their jobs. Horizon Tours guarantee that you get what you pay for - and then some.

If you're in the market for an exceptional luxury tour package, look no further than  Collacutt Travel Services Limited, your American Express Travel Representatives. We'll work with you to insure that your luxury tour is everything you expected it would be! Contact us by telephone at (416) 225-8871. Long distance callers can reach us by dialing our toll free number at 1-800-392-2068. Alternatively, you e-mail us at travel@collacutt-travel.com.