http://www.tdf-tours.com/We're now in the final stages of putting together a deluxe Tour de France trip...with helicopters!!! Last year we did "one-size-fits-all" tours with similar pricing, itinerary, and service with mixed results. No matter how well prepared the tour, some rooms will be better than others and restaurants always have better tables, menus etc. so I found that by promising everyone the same thing, I ended up disappointing people rather than exceeding their expectations. Lesson learned.
For the first time we introduced separate tours with different pricing for our 2010 Tour de France trips. In speaking with a number of Spyns former clients, they unanimously wanted more options and this led to our offering the "Classic" and "Luxury" tours. The main difference between tours was that Luxury clients have larger rooms and guaranteed views of the Paris finish course. Both trips sold remarkably well although I wasn't sure what level of interest we'd have this year. Rumours abound that this is Lance's last tour so demand has been overwhelming. We'll likely sell out our latest trip (currently on http://www.tdf-tours.com/) in the next few weeks and that will lead to our newest deluxe tour. Tah-dah!
I've taken a number of calls from potential clients requesting all-out decadence, "Price is no option," is an oft-mentioned phrase. I've always been reluctant to venture into deluxe territory largely because it attracts impossible to please clients. Never one to back away from things that scare the bejesus out of me, I've decided to offer the mac-daddy of Tour de France trips. The deluxe tour will stay in 3 incredible hotels, with helicopter transfers to see the finish on the Col du Tourmalet, and VIP grandstand seating to watch the Paris finish. We haven't yet set the price for this trip but it should be about US$8000/person. Without giving everything away, the group will end their trip at Hotel Crillon (Lance's favorite hotel in Paris) with dinner at the Eiffel Tower's "Restaurant Jules Verne." Swank, oh yes.
I'll post again once the deluxe trip is online but please feel free to call or email with your questions: http://www.tdf-tours.com/ 1.888.825.4270 or info@tdf-tours.com.
