An off the rack suit or dress might fit you, but no matter how well manufactured it is, a custom-tailored version is going to fit you even better.

The same is true with travel.

There is nothing wrong with group tours or off-the-rack itineraries, and many high-end luxury tour operators excel at these, but even if you enjoy traveling with complete strangers, a generic itinerary is always going to mean compromises. By their nature, planned itineraries cater to a common denominator, and it’s unlikely you could go on a trip to Paris, no matter how high end, without visiting a “must-see” attractions like the Louvre or Eiffel Tower. These are both worthwhile, but if you have already seen them, as many well-travelled people have, you may feel that on some parts of the trip you are wasting your time.

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