United States Tour Operators Association: Smart Travel with Tours and Packages

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Please select true or false for the ten statements below.

1. Tours are mainly for old people.
	True
	False

2. A vacation package is the same as a tour.
	True
	False

3. Buying a vacation package or a tour is usually more expensive than putting your own vacation together.
	True
	False

4. A tour operator is the same as a travel agent.
	True
	False

5. You will pay more for a vacation if you use a travel agent.
	True
	False

6.There is no way to tell if a vacation company is legitimate.
	True
	False

7. Buying travel over the internet is always cheaper.
	True
	False

8. It’s always best to wait for last minute deals.
	True
	False

9. It’s more efficient to do your own vacation planning.
	True
	False

10. USTOA is an organization of top companies packaging tours and vacation packages.
	True
	False
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