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<\/a><\/p>\nFrom their website:<\/p>\n
Searching for the hottest deals on experiential travel packages? Look no further! Throughout September the tour operator members of USTOA are offering travelers and travel professionals a diverse collection of travel promotions and special incentives on independent and escorted group travel to destinations across the globe. From complimentary add-ons and free airfare, to savings up to $1,000 per person, featured Travel Together Month offers make bucket list destinations a reality. The local connections and on-the-ground expertise of USTOA\u2019s tour operator members ensure hassle-free planning and memory-making experiences.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Some of these discounts are only good if booked during September, while others have a much wider availability – read each carefully.\u00a0 Click here to pick your destination.<\/a><\/p>\n
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Seniors – embrace your inner spontaneity, because there are travel deals to be had this month.\u00a0 Parents – maybe your kids won’t notice you’re gone, but some of the travel deals brought to you by the U.S. Tour Operators Association are going to be hard to pass up.\u00a0 (Actually, some are usable later in the year when the kids are on Christmas break.) From their website: Searching for the hottest deals on experiential travel packages? Look no further! 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