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" Travel does what good novelists also do to the life of everyday, placing it like a picture in a frame or a gem in its setting, so that the intrinsic qualities are made more clear. Travel does this with the very stuff that everyday life is made of, giving to it the sharp contour and meaning of art."
-- Freya Stark
You're but one step away !
If you're excited about this style of travel and want to join InTouch as a host, please complete the below questionnaire that tells us who you are and what you have to offer. It's fairly detailed, and some aspects may not apply to your situation, but we ask you to provide as much information about yourself as possible so that we can do the best possible job of lining up visitors for you!
Contact Information
Full Name
Last name* First, given names*
Address
Street name* Number* Apartment number
City* Region or State
Country* Postal/zip code
Wire Coordinates
Home Telephone* Home Fax
Office Telephone Office Fax
Cell phone E-mail*
Web page or Blog, if you have one:
Time of day is best to call
How would you best like guests to contact you?
Personal Information
General
Birthdate Occupation Gender
Male Female
Languages Spoken (native tongue first, please)*
Expertise*
Your areas of professional or personal expertise? We need all kinds of hosts from wine & food professionals, to travel writers, to art or history professionals, to teachers and professors, to B&B owners, photography, antiques just to name a few.
Interests*
What do you like to do? Please tell us about your hobbies and interests. It is important to be specific so that the traveler gets a real sense of you as his host. For example, are you attending and performing in local shows, theatres, or ride horses, or hikes, or is an avid gardener or gourmet cook, makes his own beer, wine and cheese, or likes to read books to children, or a cup of tea in the afternoon, like to research on certain subjects, whatever makes the world special to you on a daily basis that's what we would like to see.
Organizations you may be a part of
This space is for anything you'd like to add about yourself, your region or your interests
Other Family Members you might like to mention
Name Age Gender
Male Female
Male Female
Male Female
Male Female
Pets?
Photos*
You can use the field to the left to indicate the location of an online photo, or upload one directly using the form button to the right. Please include at least two pictures: at least one of yourself to be used in your profile, and a few of your region. JPEG pictures of at least 1000 pixels would be optimal. Lastly, please include a brief description of each photo in the box below the form.
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Questionnaire
Describe Yourself as a Host*
Where are you originally from, what brought you to your country of residence?
How would you describe yourself as a host for your region, and what would you most like to share about both with your guests?
Involvement*
InTouch proposes three 'Host' formulas - which best suit you?
UP CLOSE: Your guest(s) will spend an ordinary 'everyday' day with you. Are you interested in hosting a couple for 1 or 2 days in which you live your every day life, example running errands, going to a market to buy fresh produce?
Yes No Maybe
IN DEPTH: Essentially a choice of themed visits based on your special knowledge of the region. Our travelers might also request specific sights & subjects he is interested in. Are you interested in hosting a couple for 1 or 2 days in which you go beyond a standard 'tour guide' presentation of your specialty?
Yes No Maybe
SPECIAL REQUESTS: Are you interested in hosting a couple for 2 days who already have sights and subjects in mind ... a special-request itinerary?
Yes No Maybe
How far in advance would you like to be informed about any special requests?*
Specialties*
What would you like to specialize in showing your Guest(s) ?
Example Itineraries*
Please prepare at least two example itineraries outlining your idea of an ideal two-day tour. These will give your future Guests something to choose from.
Example One:
Example Two:
Example Three:
Pariticularities*
Do you have any particularities that your Guests should be aware of,
such as a dislike for smoking?
Home Visits*
If you host one our program options, can you imagine including a visit to your home for one of the following?
Choose as many options as you like.
Lunch
Dinner
Tea time
Wine tasting
After dinner -- dessert
Breakfast
A cup of coffee after breakfast
Other:
Availability*
InTouch suggests in offering your host services -- generally speaking -- from 10 AM to about 10 PM on a daily basis -- of course on request. The guests chooses on his questionnaire two or three preferred dates for their visit (most preferred ones first). You will be contacted and asked if you are available on such and such date.
Are there any times of day, days of the year or seasons that you would rather not be available?*
Normally, the maximum length of stay is 2 nights and 3 days. If it is beyond that, and an exception is in order, how much longer would you be able to host?*
No prolongment Half day Full day Two days Other:
Hotels & Restaurants near You
Please prepare at least two example itineraries outlining your idea of an ideal two-day tour. These will give your future Guests something to choose from.
Hotels
Star Rating
 Name Distance from home (km) Distance from home (min) Cost per Night
Three Star
***
Four Star
****
Five Star
*****
Restaurants
Star Rating
 Name Distance from home (km) Distance from home (min) Local Cuisine Good Cuisine Trendy
One Star
*		 1
2
Two Star
**		 1
2
Three Star
***		 1
2
For a two-day itinerary, which of the above would you recommend for lunches and dinners?
Transportation
How Best to get to You
Name & Location Distance from home (km) Distance from home (min)
Airport
Train
Bus
Car Rental
Preferred Transportation
When you prepare a two day program for your guests how would you prefer to travel around? (Of course this depends on your individual situations. You might live downtown or some where in the country.
Choose as many options as you like.
Walk as much as possible
Walk no more than necessary
Rental car rented by guests
Rental car rented by yourself
Public Transportation
Taxi
Train
Your own Car*
Other:
(*If you prefer to travel in your own car, we suggest that you contact your insurance and explain your situation)
Testimonials*
Can you provide a few testimonials from guests who have been pleased with your service? It instantly creates trust and confidence in you.
Testimonial One:
Testimonial Two:
Testimonial Three:
Other Comments:
Feedback
Please let us know if there's anything else. Please do not be bashful..... Let's hear it. There is nothing better then constructive criticism. Your input will make us all together a better team and a great network.
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Updating your Application
If you have recently submitted an application that you would like to update or edit, please enter the login/password sent to you by mail on your first visit. If you would like to submit a new application, simply continue to the form below.
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