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Why ACIS?
In planning the Greek Argosy tour, I chose ACIS as our travel partner for several important reasons.

First, this is more than a sightseeing tour. The Greek Argosy tour is designed for travelers who seek meaningful insights into Greek culture and history. Consequently, I wanted to partner with an educational tour company that emphasizes learning as a fundamental aspect of its mission.

Second, I wanted to work with a company that provides a high-quality travel experience. ACIS is widely regarded as America's premier educational tour company largely because it features good food, good lodging, and excellent tour managers who ensure a smooth tour process with a minimum of hiccups.

Third, I required a highly ethical tour operator. ACIS is successful because of its strong reputation for both quality and integrity. ACIS works hard to maintain its reputation by treating its customers right. ACIS is a member of several travel industry professional organizations as well as the greater Boston Better Business Bureau where it has earned a rating of A+.

Fourth, I have eight years of experience working with ACIS. I have also have dealt with three other educational tour companies including the biggest company and the company that is probably second best to ACIS. If I were to rate ACIS at 100 percent, I would rate the other three companies at 80 percent, 40 percent, and less than zero.

A personal experience:
While traveling in the Greek islands in the summer of 2006, I received word that my mother in Ohio had died. When I contacted ACIS, they immediately took over and arranged a quick boat to Athens and a flight to Ohio where I arrived before anyone expected me. I was covered by ACIS's ultimate travel protection plan, and I paid nothing for my emergency transportation.

For more information about ACIS and their adult division, Travel & Company, click here.
To visit the Greek Argosy tour on the ACIS website, click here.

-Mike Maxwell