Hal and Norma Taussig founded Untours in 1975 to offer travelers a deeper way of experiencing Europe. At the time, Switzerland was the only destination Untours offered, but Hal attracted a devoted group of clients committed to traveling the Untours way. These “alumni” encouraged Hal to expand the Untour mode of travel to new destinations. In the years since, Untours has grown to offer Untour programs in 25 different destinations.

In addition to its Untour packages, the company now offers independent apartment rentals through The Right Vacation Rental and has expanded to offer hand-selected small boat cruises and adventures through its Marketplace. Untours continues to add destinations and new travel opportunities while staying true to Hal’s vision, working to offer exciting and meaningful travel opportunities and fostering a sense of community and connection among Untours guests, staff, and local hosts.

The Untours staff is passionate about international travel. Most members of the Untours team have worked for the company for 10 or more years, and they bring a rich diversity of languages, cultures, and skills to their work. Staffers love the countries and cultures of the Untours they coordinate, and their knowledge is informed by years of personal and professional travel.

The company is turning 40 years old next year and agents can now request their 2015 catalog, which features all of their European vacations packages to France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and more.

Untours European Vacations, www.untours.com