BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Overseas Adventure Travel, the leader in small groups on the road less traveled, will introduce four new adventures in 2016, announced OAT President Joe Cali today. The new adventures to Northern Greece, Albania & Macedonia; Chile; New Zealand; and Spain & Portugal arrive on the heels of nine OAT adventures launched in 2015 and bring the number of small group, soft adventure offerings for Americans over 50 to 48--up from 35 in 2014. Single Supplements are free to accommodate OAT's growing solo traveler segment.
"We are excited about our new itineraries because they explore destinations that were at the top of our travelers' lists when we surveyed them earlier this year," said Cali. "These adventures will connect travelers with local people, communities and cultures and provide a unique and intimate look into some fascinating countries."
OAT's appeal to Americans over 50 begins with its small group size of just 10-16 by land or 10-24 by Small Ship, which provides travelers with access to homes, schools, markets, and other places where locals convene. A dedicated OAT Trip Leader, resident of the country visited, leads each group, sharing insight into an area's history, politics, arts and culture, nature and more and providing travelers with an authentic, nuanced, and in-depth understanding of a destination. Because cost is an important consideration, OAT offers excellent value--with per diems that typically are $300-$500 less than competitor prices. To serve the growing number of solo travelers--who now represent 40% of all OAT travelers, OAT offers Free Single Supplements on all its adventures, including all optional pre-and-post trip extensions.
Every OAT adventure includes all land transportation and internal flights (if any); accommodations; most or all meals; small group activities; services of a resident, English-speaking OAT Trip Leader; gratuities for local guides, drivers and luggage porters; and a 5% frequent traveler credit towards one's next trip--an average of $361. Upon request, OAT will make all international air arrangements, which will include airport transfers, government taxes, fees and airline fuel surcharges.
OAT expects 60,000 travelers in 2016--up from 51,000 in 2015 and 46,000 on 2014. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 94 million Americans are over the age of 50, while more than 12,500 Americans turn 50 every day. The Administration on Aging reports that between 2003 and 2013, the population age 60 and older increased by 30.7%--from 48.1 million to 62.8 million people.
