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Some things are just more fun in groups – and that's where escorted tours come in.
This week, TravelSmart is looking into the joys of travelling with a likeminded bunch. Simon Calder, The Independent's travel correspondent, explains what you can expect from an escorted tour – from 'behind-the-scenes' experiences that you wouldn't find on a solo holiday to insight from the knowledgeable guides at your side – while travel editor Benjamin Parker explores some of the destinations that work well for this type of trip, from Italy to Uzbekistan.
Watch TravelSmart on Independent TV.