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Do you know the story of how we came to be one of America’s most reputable tour companies? Interestingly enough, it all started with some college students and Spring Break.
In the early 1970s, D. Patrick Stoffers, a UW-Eau Claire student, and two other college students, wanted to head to Florida for Spring Break. He rented a motorhome and went around campus to see if anyone else was interested in joining him. When there were more people interested than space available, he decided to plan another trip but rented a bus instead. He and his two friends quickly realized they were onto something. Soon after, they began a business doing student tours. Just like that, Holiday Vacations formed!
A few years later, the focus shifted to adult travel, and we expanded to operate fifteen branches throughout the Midwest and Arizona while owning 13 motorcoaches. Fast forward to the present, we now have one main office back home where it all began, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, but continue serving nationwide with exceptional guest service. As part of the prestigious United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), we operate hundreds of tours in over 65 domestic and international destinations by air, rail, motorcoach, and cruise. We are thrilled to have provided worry-free and memorable vacations of a lifetime for nearly 50 years now! And to think it all started with some college students trying to make their way to Florida.
Tour Directors in 1989 & our office in 1986
𝑨𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒕! A true Holiday Vacations custom during our many included meals. 🍰🥧
Alaska is like no other place in the world. Experience pristine wilderness, magnificent wildlife, unspoiled tundra, and glacial cruises with a tour to Alaska.
Step back in time, and seemingly to a completely different country as we stroll the narrow cobblestone streets of Old Montreal. This Parisian-style district is brimming with cultural landmarks, scrumptious cafes, tantalizing boutique stores, and fascinating museums. | #HolidayVacations | #XanterraTravel | #OneWeekofWanderlust | #Day2 | #RoamFromHome
Just steps from the famed Alamo, San Antonio’s historic River Walk meanders for 15 miles through downtown. Either walk by foot along the river’s gorgeous pathway or hop aboard a river barge! #HolidayVacations | #XanterraTravel | #OneWeekofWanderlust | #Day3 | #RoamFromHome
From a family who gained prominence during the economic-fueled Gilded Age, we find the Vanderbilt’s opulent Biltmore. Offering a timeless look into the elegance of yesteryear and surrounded by sprawling mountain vistas, it is an enchanting escape from the buzz of modern day. #HolidayVacations | #XanterraTravel | #OneWeekofWanderlust | #Day5 | #RoamFromHome
𝒲𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓇𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝓂𝒾𝓃𝒹𝓈𝑒𝓉, 𝑜𝓃𝓁𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝓀𝓎 𝒾𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓁𝒾𝓂𝒾𝓉. Have you nominated an essential worker or community hero for our #ᴏɴᴇᴡᴇᴇᴋᴏꜰɢʀᴀᴛɪᴛᴜᴅᴇ contest yet? Click the link in our bio and tell us who you think should win! #HolidayVacatons | #XanterraTravel | #OneWeekofGratitude | #RoamFromHome
“𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒐, 𝒈𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕.” – 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒖𝒔 ❤️ Show your 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 for a first responder, essential worker, or anyone else who has gone the extra mile during this time—nominate them to win an incredible Xanterra Travel Collection experience. Click the link in our bio and tell us who you think should win! _________________________________________ #HolidayVacatons | #XanterraTravel | #OneWeekofGratitude | #RoamFromHome
“𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚞𝚕𝚜𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚕 𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚏𝚞𝚕 𝚜𝚢𝚖𝚙𝚝𝚘𝚖𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎.” – 𝙰𝚐𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚁𝚎𝚙𝚙𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚛 ✈️🌍 Show your appreciation for a first responder, essential worker, or anyone else who has gone the extra mile during this time—𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐗𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. You have until 11:59 p.m. MT on June 7 to make your nomination in the comment section of th
“𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚕 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 ｇａｐ.” – 𝚂𝚑𝚎𝚍𝚊 𝚂𝚊𝚟𝚊𝚐𝚎 🌉 This Sunday is the last day to nominate an essential worker or community hero for our #OneWeekofGratitude contest. Visit the link in our bio for full details. 👷♀️👨⚕️👨🏫👩🏭👨💻👩🔬👨🚒👩✈️ #HolidayVacatons | #XanterraTravel | #OneWeekofGratitude | #RoamFromHome
“𝙏𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛.” – 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙮 𝙆𝙖𝙮𝙚 💁♀️💁♂️ Tomorrow is the last day to nominate an essential worker or community hero for our #OneWeekofGratitude contest. Visit the link in our bio for full details. 🙌 #HolidayVacatons | #XanterraTravel | #OneWeekofGratitude | #RoamFromHome
We’ve got sushi on our minds! 🍣 What better place to eat fresh sushi then on a viking ship in Iceland?! Experience Viking Sushi, where a large selection of shellfish is pulled straight from the pristine waters for tasting.
Tour days tend to be shorter in length, at a relaxed pace, and include lots of unscheduled time for leisure. Expect standing and walking for extended periods of time on flat surfaces, mostly low altitudes, and consistent temperatures.
Tour days usually move at a leisurely pace. Some days’ scheduled activities last longer than others. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on occasionally uneven terrain. You may experience changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a consistent pace, and may include long travel days. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on uneven surfaces. Some destinations may have changes in altitude and/or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a brisk pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on uneven surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a vigorous pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on rough surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.