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Who Goes On Hermes Trips? |
While most travellers are gay men between the ages of 45 and 65 the Hermes traveller is starting to shift to include more thirtysomethings as well as lesbians. Trips typically have a 50/50 split between couples and singles. |
| Types of Trips Offered |
Small group touring vacations |
| Destinations |
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America |
| Best Known For |
Trips to Egypt, Israel, Eastern Europe and China |
| Travelling Solo |
Hermes will match solo travellers to avoid the single supplement. However if a share is not available you will have to pay the supplement. Avoid this by booking early (more than three months prior to the departure date) to allow more time for Hermes to find a travelling partner. |
| Price Range |
Prices vary by trip; however most trips fall in the $1,995 to $2,795 range.
All prices are in US dollars and include all taxes. |
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For Travellers Who Happen To Be Gay or Lesbian
Hermes has built a solid reputation of delivering small group vacations for those looking to travel with other gay men or lesbians, not necessarily on a "gay" trip. "Most of our participants are a certian type of traveller, more interested in the destinaton than in hooking up or partying," says Christine Harrison of Hermes. Most trips have no more than 12 participants (although the very popular Egypt tour is capped at 18), so you get the unique opportunity to travel with like-minded individuals in a more intimate environment.
Hermes works hard to keep prices down so that their trips are affordable - which probably accounts for the increasing numbers of younger gay men and lesbians on Hermes vacations. They also like stretching the envelope by adding new destinations for you to explore. In the past they've offered a trip to Mongolia and in 2009 will be adding Ireland, Croatia and Switzerland.
Hermes is a great choice for travellers looking for a traditional touring vacation with a queer twist.
Africa & Middle East
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Egyptian Discovery in Style
October 16 - 25, 2009 |
November 20 - 29, 2009 |
March 21 - 30, 2010 |
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This very affordable luxury tour features the best the country has to offer; Monuments, temples, a Nile cruise and 5 star accommodations will complete your journey back in time to the land of the Pharaohs and ancient gods.
Highlights include Cairo, Pyramids of Sphinx, Sakkara, Luxor's East & West Banks, Edfu & Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek & Haroeris, Aswan, Abu Simbel and a Nile Cruise. |
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Asia/South Pacific
Europe
South America
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