SAGA

Introduction -  

Saga aim to always deliver exceptional experiences so they can meet the needs and expectations of the mature and retired target market. By providing customers with differentiated products and excellent customer service for over 70 years, Saga is one of the UK's most trusted businesses. This business was established in 1951, founded by Sidney De Haan and it operates sited on the Kent and Sussex coast at Enbrook park and Priory square. They offer a variety of holidays such as tailor made, group tours, destinations, and cruises, they currently have 2.7 million customers. 

Products and services -  

• Self drive holidays - these holidays can be on Route 66, California's Highway 1 in the USA, Australia's Ocean Road, South Africa's Garden Route, or Canadian Rockies. Saga helps tourists be in control of their self drive holidays, Saga books the hotels and plans their route. Self drive holidays can take place mainly any time of the year, and for these holidays travellers will need luggage and a vehicle, which Saga can provide. 
• Rail journeys - rail journeys can be in Africa, Switzerland, and Canadian mountains. These holidays can mostly take place all year round and travellers will need comfy clothes and luggage. 
• Dancing holidays - dancing holidays are in Tenerife, these take place in warmer months and for these type of holidays travellers will need durable shoes and flexible clothes. 
• Walking holidays - these holidays can be in Spain, Montenegro, Lanzarote, Balearic islands, and Canarias. For walking holidays travellers will need light luggage, a water bottle, and durable and comfortable walking boots, these holidays take place in warmer months throughout the year. 
• Safari holidays - safari holidays take place between June and October, in Africa and in India. For these holidays travellers will need shorts and trousers, trousers can protect travellers from the sun and insects, they will need also need a cap or hat, comfortable trainers or shoes and a pair of sandals. Traveller will need to take a jacket or fleece as well because the evenings and early morning can be colder. 
• Small ship cruising - these holidays are in Dalmatian islands of Croatia, small ship cruising take place all year round, however they are most popular during warmer seasons. Travellers will need luggage with their clothing and personal items, they will also need any visa and passports that the holiday requires.   
• Bird watching holidays - Bird watching is popular is Spain, best time is between early March until the end of May. For this holiday travellers will need luggage, durable and comfortable walking boots, binoculars, and an optional camera. 
• History focused holidays - these holidays are popular in Greece, Croatia, Balearic islands, and Egypt, they can take place all year round. For History focused holidays, travellers will need flexible clothes, for different weather occasions, comfortable walking shoes, and an optional camera. 
• Private jet tours - Private jet tours shouldn't take place during the hottest, coldest or wettest periods, and they are offered from Rome to Istanbul. Travellers will need luggage, comfortable clothes and shoes, and any visas that are required for the trip.  

G ADVENTURES

Introduction - 

G Adventures is a social enterprise, they are a small group travel company that have been open since 1990. They are based in London but have 28 different worldwide offices. This tour operator offers over 700 different itineraries in more than 100 countries. This is a very popular company as it carries around 200,000 travellers to 160 different countries each year. G Adventures aim is to build meaningful relationships with local communities, but also want to benefit the people and the places they visit, so they ensure that their customers have freedom, flexible itineraries, safety, and guides. 

Products and services -  

• Local living holidays - local living holidays can take place any time of the year, travellers will need flexible clothing for different weather occasions, and they will need their personal items. 
• 18-30 age group holidays - these holidays are also all year round as there are different activities, tours, and destinations offered for this travel style. Travellers may need comfortable clothing & shoes, light luggage, swimming costumes, and they may also need night outfits as in many of these tours fun nights out are offered. 
• Wellness holidays - for wellness holidays travellers need active wear, comfortable shoes, and comfortable clothes. This travel style is flexible and can take place in different weather conditions. 
• Active holidays - active holidays are most popular in warm and dry weather conditions, travellers will need the required equipment for the activities they will be doing such as durable hiking boots for hiking, or harnesses and mountain climbing gear for mountain climbing. 
• Family holidays - family holidays are most popular during summer break, so these holidays are usually in warm periods. Travellers will need luggage, comfortable clothing, shorts/trousers, and shoes, a hat or cap, and sunscreen. However if they are visiting a colder destination they may need comfortable clothing & shoes, a fleece or jacket, and luggage. 
• Cruising holidays - these holidays are all year round, travellers will need luggage, clothing, and required visas. 
• Sailing holidays - sailing holidays shouldn't take place in bad weather conditions, travellers should only travel in calm or warm conditions. They will need light luggage, swimwear, a hired boat with light jackets, and clothing suitable for warm weather. 
• Private travel holidays - private travel holidays can take place all year round, these holidays are personalised to the travellers wishes and they will need clothing and equipment that is suitable to the tour they choose such as they may need swimwear for snuggling, a wet suit for surfing and other watersports, or they may need warm clothing if they choose to visit Antarctica. 
• National geographic journeys - these journeys can also be all year round, travellers can choose to explore the waters, the mountains, or visit the wildlife. They will need clothing which suits the journey they take, they will need durable and comfortable shoes, and depending on their journey, they may need swimwear, hiking boots, or a safari hat. 

G Adventures offers these holidays across many different destinations in Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, Central America & the Caribbean, North Africa & the Middle East, Australia & New Zealand, and Polar Regions.