MARGE’S TOURS

Marge J. Ball, owner

26686 Saddleback Dr. Mission Viejo CA 92691

Voice: 949-830-7791         Fax: 949-830-8225

E-mail: margestours@cox.net

Frequently Asked QuestionS

What is Marge’s Tours?

Marge’s Tours is a small tour management company owned and operated by Marge J. Ball.  The company, which began in 1999, designs itineraries, promotes tours, and manages the tour while it is operating.

Who is Worldview Travel?

Who is Marge?

Marge, a native Californian, was raised in Grants Pass, Oregon.  She received her B.A. in Recreation Administration from Cal State Chico. In 1973, Marge organized her first group tour while working for the Sierra-Cascade Girl Scout Council.  Eighteen teen-age girls and 3 adults enjoyed a 10-day tour adventure of Northern California.

In 1974, Marge moved to Germany where she directed military recreation centers for the military and their dependants.  Marge’s skills in tour design and management as well as her knowledge of Europe grew during the four years of her employment. Since returning to the USA, Marge has organized and managed 2 tours to Germany, both included the Oberammergau Passion Play, 2 tours to Italy, 1 tour each to Scotland, England, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Ireland, Hungary and Austria. 

In the USA, Marge’s Tours has led groups to such places as Alaska, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Washington D.C., San Diego Zoo, Huntington Museum & Gardens, Los Angeles Cathedral, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Jet Propulsion Laboratory,  Hollywood Bowl, Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, Bowers Museum, Gemological Institute of America.

In 1980 she joined Coast Community College District working in the Community Education division.  Marge supervised the tour programs at Coastline and Orange Coast Colleges.  She was the Director of Community Education at Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa before her retirement in December of 2002.

Marge holds an M.A. in Human Resources from University of Redlands, Whitehead Center, lifetime teaching and supervision credentials for Community Colleges from UCLA and a certificate in Travel Management from Saddleback College.  She is a member of  P.E.O., a philantropic educational organization, and a member of Community Presbyterian Church in San Juan Capistrano.

Who goes on Marge’s Tours?

Single women, single men, couples, married women whose husbands do not like to travel, mothers and daughters, mothers and sons are just samples of the mix that have joined the tours.  The youngest traveler was 6 years old and the oldest was in her mid 80’s!  Average age is around 60 years of age.  Over 60% of the people who travel on Marge’s Tours are repeat customers.

What are the benefits of joining Marge’s Tours?

The PACE of the tour allows time to see, learn and understand the importance of the area we are visiting.  Although these are not educational tours with set lectures or specific studies, all travel partners will have many opportunities to learn!

On extended tours, there are more days spent in one location saving time needed for packing/unpacking, getting use to the area and transferring to new areas.

PRICE is always a concern for travelers.  It is good to know in advance what a trip will cost.  Therefore, as many entry fees, meals and other expected expenses are included in the price – even tips!  This saves individuals from the need to continually be running to the ATM machine or bank changing money. 

A small GROUP SIZE allows for accessibility and extra time in locations since there is less time standing in line to get on or off the bus.  On Marge’s Tours, there are no “herds”, just great people who enjoy sharing and caring for each other!

For international tours, there will be at least one PRE-TRIP MEETING scheduled to help all travel partners feel prepared for traveling in the area.  This is an excellence opportunity to get to know the group members.  Also, a POST-TRIP MEETING will be arranged for sharing pictures, sharing memories and planning for the next adventure!

What is a CST#?  

Businesses that sell travel in the state of California are required to register with the state.  Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.  Marge's Tours is registered with the state under California Seller of Travel # 2067986-40.  A copy of the "Certificate of Registration" is available on request.  Like all CST businesses, Marge's Tours is required to deposit 100% of all customer funds into a business client trust account. All transactions with Marge's Tours are covered by the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund (TCRF).