Travel Logistics and Itineraries for Business and Vacation Trips

anchor locations hub and spoke travel transport mode selections and destinations

Business Travelers need efficient plans to meet trip objectives that may entail visiting several locations in a compressed period of time whereas family and group vacationers select destinations primarily on the basis of cultural, gastronomic, wellness and other preferences. 

The Logistics of Travel are defined as:

Anchoring your stays in strategic locations along planned trip routes conveniently located to local points of interest and minimizing the number of accommodation changes; hence, fewer times packing and unpacking and lowering accommodations and transport costs, in

Hub and Spoke Locations smaller towns, rural and urban areas with regional rail, bus, van, car and air connections strategically located within 200 or less miles of multiple larger cities and their attractions.

Sightseeing, meals and other planned events in a hub and spoke fashion, saving time and money, but also an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the places and the people you are visiting.

Mode of Transport selections are a function of number of persons, trip length as well as the time of year you are traveling. Rationalizing travel movements, ascertaining transport mode(s) availability and costs are the key to a successful trip planning.

There are many points of interest in the United States; all regions offer destinations rich in historic, cultural and culinary traditions. Some anchor locations from which you can base your travel movements:

Northeast Atlantic

The Lehigh and Delaware River Valley are the ideal anchor location if your interests include New York City and the Hudson Valley, Philadelphia and South Central Pennsylvania. For travel in Northern Virginia, Washington DC and North Carolina your anchors are Richmond, Fredericksburg and Manassas. 

American South

Louisville is centrally located along the Ohio River and is one America’s most accessible cities within a day’s drive of more than half the nation’s population. Further South, a Texas Trail puts you within reach of the Southwest and the southern Plains. Aberdeen Mississippi is the anchor to reach Mobile and New Orleans on the Gulf Coast as well as other Southern cities such as Memphis, Nashville and Atlanta. 

Logistics Locations Costs Time and Personalized Travel Solutions

Mid America

From North and South Dakota and Minnesota you can follow the route of the Empire Builder and explore the Northern Plains, Seattle, the US Northwest and the Rocky Mountains as well as the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa, Alton and the Great River Road or explore Mississippi River Towns. 

US West

Lake Tahoe and Sacramento connect you with attractions in Nevada, the Bay Area and Pacific Coast, Southern California as well as Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Montana.

Travel Services for Families Groups and Businesses

Local Transportation Private Car, Van, Bus Service and local taxi transfers inclusive of insurance, taxes, tolls, fuel and driver services, city to city, airport transfers and sightseeing events. Tips are not included.

Accommodations Inclusive of breakfast, applicable taxes and local city tax. Tips are not included.

Sightseeing Guide Services include applicable taxes. Tips are not included.  

Lunches and Dinners are complete in all respects in restaurants, at your accommodations and include applicable taxes. Tips are not included.

A Note on Sightseeing Excursions In our experience with groups and families, there may be multiple interests – cultural, gastronomic, shopping and more. We are prepared to make-adjustments if, for example, on a specific day some members of your family want to do a cultural tour while others may want to go to the beach or just relax by the pool at your accommodations. 

Changes can be Made to Your Travel Plan even while Your Trip is in Progress

Terms & Conditions

Cancellation Policy you may cancel your accommodations and ground services reservations without penalty at any time prior to trip start. In the event of cancellation, the planning fee is reimbursed; however, all information, contacts, accommodations and other service providers cannot be utilized directly or indirectly by you for purposes of your trip.

Communications the client is asked to refrain from imparting instructions to and making changes to any aspect of the travel program with the service providers. All communications before and during the trip will only take place with members of our team that will be brought to your attention. The client will appoint one person in the group to communicate with our team regarding all aspects of the travel program.

Payments

Tema makes payments to providers at cost, with no mark-ups, for booking accommodations, sightseeing and other event entry fees, airline and intercity train service as well as lunches and dinners. Alternatively, the client can make the payments with Tema’s instructions.

A Trip Planning Fee is due and payable at the time the client agrees to utilize Tema’s services to organize and plan the client’s business travel and/or vacation.

To Get Started Please Advise Number of Persons Traveling, Trip Dates and Locations

A Management Fee is due and payable three days prior to client’s trip start.

Local Transport Fees defined as private car, van, bus service and local taxi transfers are due and payable to Tema three days prior to client’s trip start.

Guide Service Fees are due and payable to Tema three days prior to client’s trip start.

Fees are a function of number of persons traveling and trip length. The client will be appraised of the planning fee on the same day of contact with Tema. All other fees will be spelled out in the overall travel plan which includes accommodations and other service providers and costs.  

Experiential Tourism with the Traveler as Protagonist

Experiences designed around multiple interests that ensure unique emotions; the traveler participates alongside local cooks, artists, craftsmen, and expert tour guides in activities:

o   rooted in the territory; it can happen only there, and

o   with uniquely local events, experiments, food and wine tastings

o   specifically modified and tailored to your preferences  

memorable unique and unrepeatable!

To Know More About It

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Travel Themes for Family and Group Vacations in US Main Streets and Historic Districts

Consider spending your next vacation in Small Town USA Main Streets and Historic Districts.

Knowledge Tourism brings together local customs, values and traditions with travel management expertise to increase your knowledge of the places you visit, with:

Itineraries especially designed for your vacationing family or group and visits to:

Museums that disclose the archaeological and historic heritage of a community, leverage conservation and the rediscovery of local culture through the arts, history, literature and architecture, preserve biodiversity and the cultures associated with agricultural, coastal and river communities.

Local Food Wineries and Breweries with local, quality food, wine and beer production. This, in turn, has spawned a demand for nightlife and weekend amenities for local citizens and out of town visitors.

experience a unique local atmosphere in historic and sustainable settings

Public Transport Initiatives itineraries that include major cities with established commuter and regional service as well as communities that are implementing new transit programs; an opportunity to meet with local planners and travel efficiently, safely and affordably across the United States.

Resources and the Environment study the efforts of communities in the forefront of water conservation and other environmentally sustainable practices; meet local stewards of the environment who will explain their policies, programs and best management practices in wastewater and watershed management, land conservation, recycling and energy efficient systems.

Industry and Commerce Itineraries from agriculture and Industry to services and sustainability.

Visit communities transitioning from traditional industrial and commercial activities to technologically innovative ones.

Knowledge Tourism subscribes to the notion that the best way to travel is in the company of people who live and work in the places you visit. So, if you are planning a trip, reach out for a no obligation travel plan.

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Environment Friendly Travel Itineraries

Environment Family Friendly Vacation Destinations Study and Training Tours

Experience Local capabilities in destination management, tourism services and environment related projects that focus on water conservation, transportation and energy efficiency across the United States.

a network of small town main streets and historic districts

Museums Theaters and other Historic Buildings located on Main Street and in Historic Districts are repositories of a community’s values and traditions. Local Projects integrate architecture with digital media and engages visitors through interaction with local citizens. Environmental Projects are also community attractors as domestic and international business and government visitors will come to study, learn and acquire knowledge and expertise in these fields.

Study and Training Tours

A Travel Services Network for Your Main Street and Historic District

Saving Energy on Main Street and in Historic Districts

 Small and Medium-sized Commercial Buildings

Energy Management Systems    Financing Energy Efficiency Projects

Projects on Main Street & Historic Districts   Water Supply Planning

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Environment and Family Friendly Vacation Itineraries

Travel the USA from the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast

Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Towns and Neighborhoods

Delaware & Lehigh Trail     Mid-Atlantic Destinations   

 Mississippi River Towns and Trails

Rockies and Texas Trails     Mid America Destinations

Main Streets of the Brandywine Valley