by Dawnielle Jacobson | Jan 26, 2018 | news
Last Chance to Win a Free Trip to Europe
There’s just over a week left to enter the virtual scrapbook contest, where you could win a free seat on any 2018 David McGuffin tour. Making a website is easier than you might think, so dust off those digital photos and travel journals and show off your memories!
Here’s a post that will help you get started with choosing a website builder (scroll down for a review of eight of the most popular), then head over to our website to enter the contest.
The deadline to enter is February 5.
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The Best European Driving Tours
One of the best ways to explore a new place is to rent a car and let the open road choose your path. For those who prefer a bit more structure, here is a guide to 10 of the best driving vacations in Europe. Explore single-day or multi-day excursions traversing Austria, France, England, Italy, Norway, Germany, Iceland, Scotland, Ireland or Estonia. Click the route below to see more great travel destinations.
Thanks to Woodstock Motors, a family-run car service and repair business based in London, for providing the guide!
See the full guide here.
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by Dawnielle Jacobson | Jan 19, 2018 | news
During the next nine weeks we will be crisscrossing the USA taking our Exploring Europe show on the road. In our ongoing effort to expand nationally, we join the Travel and Adventure Show network to talk about and showcase our tours to Europe.
This is your SPECIAL INVITATION TO JOIN US, free of charge and as our VIP guest, if you live in any of the following markets. Admission to the Travel Shows mentioned below is free of charge. Simply follow the “click here” links below.
Washington D.C. Travel and Adventure Show
19-20 January 2018
@Washington Convention Center
booth #808
David McGuffin’s Exploring Europe has prepared VIP Tickets for you.
Click here for the ticket website. Select the green “tickets” button and enter promotional code: EVIPDMEE to receive your FREE VIP Tickets.
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
10-11 February 2018
@ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago IL
booth # 1807
David McGuffin’s Exploring Europe has prepared VIP Tickets for you.
Click here for the ticket website. Select the green “tickets” button and enter promotional code: EVIPDMEE to receive your FREE VIP Tickets.
San Francisco Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show
17-18 February 2018
@ Santa Clara Convention Center Halls ABCD, 5001 Great America Pkwy. Santa Clara, CA 95054
booth # 1842
David McGuffin’s Exploring Europe has prepared VIP Tickets for you.
Click here for the ticket website. Select the green “tickets” button and enter promotional code: EVIPDMEE to receive your FREE VIP Tickets.
Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show
March 10-11 2018
@Pennsylvania Convention Center
booth #737
David McGuffin’s Exploring Europe has prepared VIP Tickets for you.
Click here for the ticket website. Select the green “tickets” button and enter promotional code: EVIPDMEE to receive your FREE VIP Tickets.
Dallas Travel & Adventure Show
17-18 March 2018
@ Dallas Market Square, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
booth # 363
David McGuffin’s Exploring Europe has prepared VIP Tickets for you.
Click here for the ticket website. Select the green “tickets” button and enter promotional code: EVIPDMEE to receive your FREE VIP Tickets.
by Dawnielle Jacobson | Jan 5, 2018 | news
If you missed the December 31 deadline, there’s good news! David has acquired 6 more tickets to see Andrea Bocelli live in concert at his hometown in Tuscany. Be sure to sign up before January 31. More information here.
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2018 Calendar
The 2018 tour planning calendar has been mailed out. If you would like to request one, simply fill out the form here.
Reminder: Win prizes towards future travel
A virtual scrapbook is a great way to share your tour experiences. Enter David’s 2018 online tour album scrapbook contest and you could win a free seat on any 2018 David McGuffin tour. Second and third prizes will win gift certificates to put towards travel. See the previous competition winners to get some inspiration here. The deadline to enter is February 5, 2018.
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by David McGuffin | Dec 13, 2017 | news
Did You Know?
David offers lots of discount opportunities to tour alumni through various competitions and just for traveling with him. You could even win a free trip! Here are some of the ways to take advantage of your former Exploring Europe experiences to make new memories.
Online Tour Album Scrapbook Contest
Are your tour photos just sitting in some forgotten folder on your hard drive? Are your printed photos slowly yellowing with age? Why not get all those photos together and make a scrapbook that will withstand the test of time! A scrapbook website is a great way to share your tour experiences with friends and family, and you could even win a free trip to Europe! Join David’s 2018 online tour album scrapbook contest and you could be off to Europe again before you know it! First prize wins a free seat on any 2018 David McGuffin tour. Second and third prizes win gift certificates to put towards travel. See last year’s winners and get some inspiration here. The deadline to enter is February 5 each year.
Calendar Photo Submissions
Do you have a great photo that you want to share with others? Send us your best Exploring Europe photo and it could be included in next year’s calendar. It could be the inspiration that pulls someone through the dreary winter months or announces the arrival of summer. If your photo is included you will receive $100 off your next Exploring Europe vacation! The deadline to submit photos is October 1 each year.
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Discounts Just for Being a Tour Alumni
If you don’t want to work for your discount, all you have to do is travel! For each Exploring Europe tour that you take with David, you can get $50 off the next one!
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by Dawnielle Jacobson | Dec 1, 2017 | news
Christmas Markets of Germany and Austria
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, follow David on Facebook next week as he heads back to Europe for nine days filled with holiday cheer. Keep an eye out for live videos of Christmas markets and festive revelry!
Christmas Markets pop up all over Central Europe during the first weeks of December. These outdoor markets feature unique decorations, beautiful handcrafted arts, and endless opportunities to sample some great food and countless varieties of glüwein, punch, and spiced drinks, served piping hot in souvenir mugs.
But there is more to this tour than snow and markets! Enjoy visiting many destinations that, in the busy tourist season, are packed shoulder-to-shoulder with sweaty tourists. Traveling “off-season” means easy access to castles and sights in Salzburg, Schwangau, Rothenburg, Munich, Nürnberg, and more. There has never been a better time to visit Europe’s winter wonderland destinations.
All David’s tours are designed for strictly small groups. This means that we can travel off the beaten path and under the big bus tour radar and experience Europe on a unique and personal level. Eating well is also a priority, and you’ll get your fair share of fine food sourced locally by excellent chefs. I’ve spent years poking around Europe’s nooks and crannies looking for unique restaurants, clean hotels with character and cozy B&Bs. Our tours include all tips and gratuities to drivers, local guides, and your tour leader. Finally, we’ll never nickel and dime you with extras and add-ons. The advertised price is the price you pay.
You can see the full itinerary and sign up for next year’s tour here.
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There’s still time to see Andrea Bocelli live in concert at his hometown in Tuscany. Be sure to sign up before the deadline on December 31. More information here.
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by Dawnielle Jacobson | Oct 27, 2017 | news
David and Charlotte are wrapping up 58 days on the road: five tours across eight countries! Check out this three-minute video on Facebook to see some of the beautiful places they’ve visited, featured in the Best of Italy Tour, the Best of Germany-Austria-Switzerland, the Best of the Med, the Best of Greece and London and Paris.
We hope you’ll consider exploring these amazing places with us in 2018!
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