A move toward more adventurous destinations and a desire for more active options are among the trends being catered for by Maher Escorted Tours, says director Andy Richards.

Having people return from exotic locations and report how hassle free and enjoyable the experience was will help break down resistance from Kiwis who may still be cautious and reluctant to head offshore, says a well known tour operator.

Andy Richards, director of Maher Escorted Travel, recently returned from a 28-day tour with a group of 13 to Egypt, Jordan and Israel.