The Art of Independent Travel
Avanti Destinations: Custom Independent Europe Travel Guide
For travelers who reject rigid 40-person tour buses and regimented 7:00 AM wake-up calls, yet dread the exhausting hours required to navigate foreign train systems and coordinate overseas hotel transfers, Avanti Destinations is the ultimate solution. For over four decades, Avanti has pioneered the concept of seamless, custom-tailored Free Independent Travel (FIT).
The Avanti Destinations & Vincent Vacations Difference
Avanti works exclusively through professional travel advisors. Partnering with Vincent Vacations, an elite agency with Signature Travel Network, allows you to craft multi-city European or Asian itineraries bundling premier first-class rail tickets, boutique 4- and 5-star hotels, private chauffeured transfers, and insider excursions—all backed by 24/7 emergency concierge support.
Explore Europe's grandest capitals at your own pace with Avanti's custom independent planning.
Why Choose Avanti Destinations?
Unlike escorted group tours where your days are governed by someone else's itinerary, Avanti designs trips around your personal interests, timeline, and travel rhythm.
1. Total Freedom with Zero Friction
You choose when you travel, where you wake up, and how long you stay in each city. Avanti provides the invisible connective tissue: private drivers waiting at train stations, pre-reserved rail passes, and pre-booked skip-the-line museum tickets.
2. Vetted Boutique & Luxury Hotels
Avanti's regional destination managers personally inspect and contract with independent boutique properties, converted historical palazzos, and luxury riverfront hotels in city centers where you can step out your door and stroll to cafes.
Custom itineraries hand-assembled by destination specialists to eliminate travel friction.
Core Destination Specialties
1. Classic European Grand Tours: Rail & Historic Cities
Connect London, Paris, Zurich, Venice, Florence, and Rome aboard Europe's high-speed rail network. Travel first class with guaranteed seats and luggage assistance, avoiding airports and arriving directly in city centers.
Private water taxi arrivals and gondola excursions through Venice's iconic historic waterways.
First-class panoramic rail journeys through the Swiss Alps, including the Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
Boutique wine country villa stays and private rental cars for exploring Chianti and Val d'Orcia.
2. Experiential Excursions: Gastronomy, Culture & Heritage
Beyond hotels and trains, Avanti provides access to private local experiences: truffle hunting in Piedmont, cooking classes with Tuscan nonnas, private sommelier cellar tastings in Bordeaux, or tapas crawls through historic Madrid.
Private sommelier tastings and behind-the-scenes cellar tours curated by Avanti's culinary specialists.
Centrally located boutique hotels chosen for character, personalized hospitality, and walkability.
3. Beyond Europe: Japan, Southeast Asia & Latin America
Avanti's expertise extends across the globe. Take the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto, stay in traditional luxury ryokans with onsen hot springs, or explore Machu Picchu and Costa Rica's cloud forests with private naturalist guides.
Immersive cultural journeys through Japan combining high-speed rail, private tea ceremonies, and ryokan retreats.
Private, licensed local guides deliver fascinating stories and skip-the-line access to major monuments.
Comparing Travel Styles: Escorted Coach Tours vs. Avanti Custom FIT
| Travel Feature |
Standard Escorted Bus Tour |
Avanti Destinations Custom FIT |
| Schedule & Wake-Up |
Mandatory group timetable; bags outside at 6:30 AM |
100% your schedule; wake and dine when you choose |
| Transportation |
Highway motorcoach with 40+ other passengers |
First-class high-speed rail and private chauffeured cars |
| Hotels |
Large corporate hotels located on city peripheries |
Centrally located 4- and 5-star boutique hotels & villas |
| Dining |
Fixed group banquets in tourist dining rooms |
Complete freedom to choose authentic local trattorias & cafes |
| Sightseeing |
Large group walking tours following a raised umbrella |
Private or small-group tours with licensed regional guides |
| Luggage Support |
Group bus cargo bay handling |
Private station meet-and-greets & door-to-door transfers |
Why Plan Avanti Destinations With Vincent Vacations?
Avanti Destinations requires booking through an approved agency. Partnering with Vincent Vacations delivers distinctive advantages:
- Signature Travel Network Privileges: Enjoy daily complimentary breakfast, property dining/spa credits, and room upgrades where available.
- Expert Route Optimization: We analyze train timetables and flight connections to craft logical routes that minimize travel fatigue.
- 24/7 Advocate & Emergency Support: If an airline delays your arrival or a rail strike occurs, your Vincent Vacations advisor rebooks connections in real time.
Our expert travel advisors assemble your custom independent journey down to the finest detail.
Frequently Asked Questions About Avanti Destinations
Avanti Destinations is the premier custom wholesale FIT operator for Europe, the UK, Asia, Latin America, and North Africa. They build custom, non-group vacations for independent travelers.
No. Avanti works exclusively through professional travel advisors. Booking with Vincent Vacations gives you access to their negotiated wholesale pricing and Signature Travel Network amenities.
Avanti has direct electronic booking integration with European national rail operators. They bundle first-class tickets, seat reservations, and private station transfers into your package.
Through Vincent Vacations, clients receive daily complimentary breakfast, property dining or spa credits, and priority room upgrades at partner properties.
Yes. Avanti offers thousands of curated private excursions, skip-the-line museum tickets, culinary tours, and boat charters that seamlessly integrate into your daily schedule.
Design Your Custom Independent Vacation
Contact a European travel specialist at Vincent Vacations to design your dream multi-city vacation with Avanti Destinations and Signature Travel Network perks.
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