Reservation

What does waitlist mean?

Our trips do sell out quickly, but there are always cancellations and changes. Once they fill up, we build a waitlist. However, we can’t predict the odds as it depends on those that cancel.

          Our waitlist is not like this

                       It’s more like this

We fill opening via email.   It’s not like a deli serving # whatever.  We often need to fill a spot quickly and don’t have the luxury of time.   The first reply gets a hold for 24 hours to allow time to ask work.  If no reply, general members next in bulk.  There is no specific order, everyone has an equal chance.  All others remain waitlisted and notified again when there’s another opening.

The wait list is really unreliable because most people make other plans.  To stop getting notifications, just ask to be removed.

If I am traveling alone, will you find me a roommate?

Ditch the roommate stress! We’ve got this. No extra charge for sharing (that’s just how we do things). Suzy’s your go-to gal for finding you a roommate who’s the right age with the right vibe.  Your wallet (and your people skills) will appreciate it. Let’s be real, you won’t be in your room that much anyway. And no triples here! We never do triples. You won’t save a dime and someone’s stuck with the lousy cot.

Roommate Matching: It’s Kind of a Big Deal

Finding the perfect roommate isn’t like finding a needle in a haystack – it’s more like finding a needle in a stack of needles. But don’t worry, we’ve got this whole roommate matching thing down to a science (okay, maybe it’s an art… or a little bit of magic?).

How well do we match roommates?  Don’t take it from us; listen to our clients…

“I must  compliment you once again with the roommate assignments.  I do not know how you figure out who gets along with each other but once again you assigned me with another lovely roommate” –  Kathy G.

“We just clicked and had soooo much fun.  Can you  imagine she implied I was a “true Southern Belle.”  Oh yeah, she is a Yankee from Philadelphia.   We had sooo many laughs.  I’m sure we will be in touch with each other.“ – Cara M.

 

Can I get my own room?

Hotels usually don’t have many single rooms for groups, so they can fill up fast. The extra cost for a single room, set by the hotels, can be $700 or more. It’s even pricier on cruises, almost double the usual rate. We offer single rooms, but suggest you think about our roommate matching to save money.

We’re good at matching roommates. Just be kind, respect privacy, and no smoking if your roommate doesn’t smoke. And please, no gossip! Sharing a room means more cash for fun like shopping!

To sign up, hit “Register Now.” If a single room is available, register for it. If not, waitlist or pick a shared room. On the form, check “Single Preferred” under “Accommodations.” If a single room opens up, it’s yours first.

Single rooms go fast, so act quickly. Remember, we don’t set these prices, the hotels do. And cruises are even pricier! We don’t even list the cruise single room option because it’s so expensive. But if you must have your own room and have the budget, just give us a call.

I’m flying on my own and plan to extend trip pre or post, can you help me?

We’re sorry, but as we’re not travel agents, we can’t assist with individual reservations. AFS only arranges group accommodations, and our suppliers quote the standard rack rate for individual bookings. For the best rates, we recommend booking your hotel directly online. We can help with air travel through consolidators who offer individual reservations coordinating with group flights for a small fee. We’ll provide guidelines on the best airports and when to schedule your flights.

Are you a Travel Agent?

Sorry, no.  We are a tour operator that designs and organizes global group tours.  We do not have the resources and time to cater to individual needs in helping plan extended trips on their own.  There are countless ways now to google any tour or pay the travel agent fee (note, they are now called Travel Advisors.). A resource we like is Viator.com for options in every city on earth.