Currency Exchange Presages Booking Upswings to Europe This Summer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover France Adventures, http://www.discoverfrance.com/, leaders and specialists in France for cycling and hiking tours, is experiencing an upswing in Europe-bound travelers from the US this summer thanks to more favorable exchange rates.

"Since May we have been hearing from people who have decided to do Europe again because it has become more affordable. We have more upgraded bookings this year too. I don't know, but I would bet that people are spending a little more at dinner and more on wine," said Loren Siekman, president of Discover France Adventures.

Because guests new to international travel may have concerns about whether they're getting the most bang for their buck when making the US Dollar conversion to Euros, Discover France Adventures, at the time of making a booking, answers questions about how the conversion system works. Siekman said that in situations where people realize a currency is in their favor, they often extend their trips.

"We make sure to explain during the booking process that we charge their credit card in Euros and that the conversion and associated fees are handled directly by the client's credit card company," said Siekman.

This France-based company is setting the bar in both Tour de France VIP (special access) and regular self-guided tours throughout the European travel season as well as Paris-only and custom cycling and adventure packages.

The company owns and directs Cycling Classics and as such it is one of only four officially licensed (by Tour de France) operators worldwide for 2010 and 2011 events.

"Another true advantage is that we are a French company with a U.S. office. The Tour de France is our home-grown experience and we have the staff and knowledge to run a superior trip that is truly French in all good definitions of the word," said Siekman. The company is a recognized leader in self-guided cycling vacations.

Accommodations and meals during the tours are in 4 star hotels in scenic French locales. While cycling, Discover France Adventures provides all breakfasts, picnic lunches, professional cycling guides, support vehicles and motor coach transportation throughout the rides.

Discover France Adventures has been organizing bicycle tours and hiking tours in France since 1994 and has offices in both the USA and in France. Discover France Adventures' award-winning tours are made up of their unique self-guided tours and very competitively priced guided tours. They are a current supporter of Sustainable Travel International and have a 2011 goal to be a fully Carbon Neutral travel provider.

Visit http://www.discoverfrance.com/ for all details or contact them by phone at 800.960.2221 or by email at [email protected].

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SOURCE Discover France Adventures