Frequently Asked Questions
Who goes on these trips anyway?
People of all ages -- even the occasional family, though generally our trip is best suited to adults. People come from around the world though primarily from the USA, Britain and Australia. The main thing that most of our tour members have in common is a love of music and an adventurous spirit. That is why there are so many lifelong friendships that come out of our tours (and even 7 marriages!).
But I've never been on a "tour" before!
Good! That's what most people say before they've come with us. We like to call our trips "Untours". They are best suited for those of us that normally would not be caught dead taking a traditional tour. We like to give you plenty of unstructured free time so you can do what you want when you want. We don't book group flights so you can plan your trip the way you want to.
The advantage of coming with Festival Tours is that we plan things that just wouldn't happen if you went on your own!
What if I'm traveling alone?
Although we have couples and friends traveling together on our trips there are also plenty of people who come on their own. You’re welcome to pay the single supplement to get your own private room. However if you would like to avoid the hotel supplement charges then you can have us set you up with a roommate. There are many advantages to doing this besides just saving money. Sometimes it’s just nice to have the company! There’s plenty of free time so you will not have to stick together like glue.
Your potential roommate is in the same situation as you are. We have been at this for a long time and are surprisingly good at making great combinations. We can generally find a suitable roommate and the earlier you sign up the better chance we will have of making this happen. If we cannot find someone for you then you will be required to pay the single supplement.
How do we travel?
We travel in our own air conditioned bus. I know it sounds "tour" -like , but it's fun. Really! Besides, there is no other way to get around to the obscure places we go.
What about flights?
We don't book group flights as people fly in from all over the country and even overseas. The days of good deals on group flights is long gone. Besides we have very independent people on our tours who prefer to arrive and depart at different times and we encourage that. If possible, you should book your flight as soon as possible to get the best choice of flights (and price).
So how do I sign up?
Send us a deposit or full payment to hold yourself a space. Our trips tend to sell out so sign up as soon as possible.
Why should I take your trip?
You will meet your musical heroes, even if you didn’t know that they were! Nancy uses musicians as guides who have a love of their culture and wants to share that with others.
What other trips do you offer?
This year we offer our exciting annual Louisiana trip including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the Cajun Country. In 2025, we’ll be revisiting France for the Music and Culture of Brittany tour. We are in the research phase of a South Africa Tour - Music, Culture & Safari .
What makes festival tours different from other tour companies?
Everything! Unlike most tours that are repeated often, our trips happen once a year (at most). Many tours are offered one time only. Nothing is “stock” on Nancy’s tours and most people you meet are Nancy's personal friends who wouldn’t dream of hosting a group as a normal activity.
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