I've also done a small amount of touring with DH. I find both fun, but in different ways. We're not really into micro planning our tours, a general destination and compass direction works for us. Man, the things we discover... And if things don't work out exactly "right" there is no stress.

I'll keep my groups to at most the two of us, the thought of a long tour with a dozen or so people I don't know sounds a lot like Hell to me, perhaps because all the decisions are already made. Where's the adventure in that? Other people love that style.

One last thing. There is no "right" way to tour. Tour in a way that is fun and comfortable FOR YOU. And let us know all about it.