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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The Globus family of brands has expertly designed and unveiled more than 30 “low season” vacations, including two NEW itineraries with Globus and Monograms, offering Americans a plethora of opportunities to travel abroad at unbeatable prices this fall, winter and next spring.

In addition to its already robust selection of holiday tours and cruises and winter vacation packages across Europe, Globus is introducing a NEW, nine-day Christmas in Paris & New Year’s Eve in London itinerary, priced from $1,599. And, capitalizing on America’s interest in Ireland, Monograms is providing travelers a NEW four-day Dublin Getaway, priced from $517.

“Winter is a great time for Americans to make European travel dreams come true,” said Steve Born, vice president of marketing for the Globus family of brands. “They can take a vacation at a reduced price, while avoiding the crowds that converge during the summer travel months.”

From holiday cruises on the Main and Danube rivers to tours across Europe ranging from seven to 29 days as well as 10 independent vacation packages, the Globus family of brands’ “European Winter Vacations” offer unparalleled savings to fit any travel style.

“Not only are we giving travelers a large selection of tours, cruises and independent vacations from which to choose a phenomenal European vacation,” said Born. “We are offering them savings of up to 40 percent on air and 15 percent on land, compared to peak season pricing.”

Even more chances to save are available for those who plan ahead and book early: Travelers can save $200 per couple on Globus family of brands’ 2010/11 European Winter vacations when booking air-inclusive with Alitalia by July 27, 2010.* Sample fares start as low as $415/person.

 

Holiday Vacation Highlights
GLOBUS:
NEW! Christmas in Paris & New Year’s Eve in London (9-days), priced from $1,599 land-only
Christmas in Rome & New Year’s Eve in Venice (10-days), priced from $2,149 land-only
Christmastime in Munich & Eastern Europe (9-days), priced from $1,329 land-only

AVALON WATERWAYS:
Christmas in the Heart of Germany (8-days), priced from $1,809 land- and cruise-only
Christmastime on the Danube (9-days), priced from $1,919 land- and cruise-only
Christmastime in Germany & Austria (12-days), priced from $2,769 cruise-only

Independent Vacation Packages
MONOGRAMS:
NEW! Dublin Getaway (4-days), priced from $517 land-only
A Week in London (7-days), priced from $723 land-only
Paris Getaway (4-days), priced from $605 land-only
A Week in London & Paris (7-days), priced from $1,105 land-only
A Week in Rome (7-days), priced from $1,205 land-only
Rome, Florence and Venice (10 days), priced from $1,977 land-only

Guided Tours
COSMOS:
British Panorama (9-days), priced from $999 land-only
Six Countries, Venice & Paris (11-days), priced from $1,259 land-only
Prague, Vienna & Budapest (9-days), priced from $989 land-only
Spain, Portugal & Morocco (15-days), priced from $1,515 land-only
The Splendors of Italy (9-days), priced from $1,139 land-only
Cairo, Alexandria & the Mediterranean (8-days), priced from $1,015 land-only

 

* Book and deposit select 2010/11 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms air-inclusive Europe Winter vacations only on Alitalia from applicable U.S. gateways (JFK, EWR, ORD, BOS, MIA, LAX) to select European cities (ROM, MIL, FLR, VCE, AMS, ATH, BCN, MAD, CMN, IST, LHR, CDG, MUC, TUN, VIE) to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between June 16 and July 27, 2010 for travel between October 26, 2010 and March 31, 2011. Note: Higher rates will apply for travel commencing December 11-24, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2010/11 Winter bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Due to limited availability, offer may be withdrawn at any time by the Globus family of brands and Alitalia. Sample Alitalia fares shown are perperson, roundtrip low season, mid-week travel include fuel surcharges but do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $200 depending on your itinerary. For current prices, please see our web site. Additional restrictions may apply.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

We're always on the look out for great deals for our clients, and this Globus tour promotion is a winner. So far we have been finding very good availbility, but like anything else, as they continue to make bookings, it will be more difficult to secure this rate, so book early to save.

Fly to London on Virgin Atlantic Airways from $498 pp on a 2010 Globus tour, Cosmos tour or Monograms vacation booked bewtween now and May 18, 2010. Special fares available onselect 2010 Globus, Cosmos and Monograms vacations that start or end in London from appicable U.S. gateways to London and are subject to availbility in a designated class of service. Call 800-942-3301 for details or click for

Globus tours deals including detailed terms and restrictions. Looking to upgrade? Upgrades available for premium economy class from just $1,046 pp (JFK/LON round trip)

Can't get the Virgin Air pomotion? Not to worry, Globus tours still has a way you can save money. Receive $150 off pp for any air inclusive Globus, Cosmos or Monograms booking. Excludes vacations starting or ending in London. Booking must be made and paid in full by May 18, 2010 for travel between April 1st and December 31, 2010. Addtional restrictions may apply. Again please call or visit our Globus tours website for more details. Globus tours is also offering up to $1,100 off per couple onselect 2010 Globus Greece cruise and tour vacations and $100 off per person on Monograms North America bookings made by May 18, 2010.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Considered “America’s best idea,” National Parks around the world provide travelers preserved views of natural wonder as far as the eye can see.   An American invention, they give us a unique backyard vacation oasis where postcard views meet real, life-altering experiences.  And, it’s this transparent beauty, exploration and enrichment combined with the accessibility of North American National Parks that make them a popular vacation choice.

According to the National Park Service, trips to National Parks are on the rise.  “National Parks are idyllic vacation ‘hot spots’ perfect for relaxation and introspection, wild life exploration or adventure, depending on the traveler,” said Scott Nisbet, president and CEO for the Globus family of brands.

A wide range of experiences can be had at National Parks including everything from snorkeling, rafting and hiking to learning about the environment, geology and wild life.  They also provide a perfect retreat for those hoping to reconnect with themselves or nature. 

“Our National Park-focused tours offer an inclusive-style of travel with incomparable exploration and enrichment opportunities,” said Nisbet.  “With a wide range of National Park destinations, hotels and price points, coupled with unparalleled service and storytelling, we create experiences for travelers they couldn’t produce on their own.”

Together, Globus, Cosmos and Monograms offer travelers more than 35 National Park-focused tours and packaged vacations from which to choose an ideal getaway. The most popular National Park-focused escapes for 2010 are:

• National Parks & Canyon Country   (Cosmos), Denver to Las Vegas
• Canyon Country Adventure   (Globus), Scottsdale to Las Vegas
• Heart of the Canadian Rockies   (Cosmos), Calgary to Vancouver
• Parks & Canyons Spectacular   (Globus), Rapid City to Las Vegas
• Spectacular Alaska!   (Globus), Anchorage to Fairbanks
• Canyon Escape   (Monograms On the Road vacation), Zion National Park to the Grand Canyon

Specialty sites:  National Parks | Alaska | Canada

Sunday, January 31, 2010

As you get ready to travel?

Here are some tips to give you peace of mind while you are away and make sure you do not make your house as a target of opportunity. These are some simple precautions from the experts.

• Be mindful of who is around when you are discussing your trip - there is no need to let too many people know or draw attention to the fact your house might be empty for a period.
• The best deterrent is to have someone housesit. If that is not possible, ask a trusted neighbor or friend to take in the newspaper, mail, and any other deliveries and keep an eye on the house. Give them your trip plans and an emergency phone number so they can reach you in case of an emergency. You can also arrange with the post office and newspaper to suspend delivery for the time you are away.
• Lock doors, windows and secure sliding doors (a metal rod or a broomstick in the sliding door track is an inexpensive lock), as well as the garage, the basement, and the attic. Some people even disconnect the power to motorized garage door openers.
• Move any valuables from plain sight.
• Check on your appliances, unplug anything that doesn't need to be on while you're away. Lower air conditioning/heating units to energy-saving levels.
• Set timers to turn on lights if you do not have someone staying at the house.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Europe is waiting.

The wait is officially over. Pack your bags and let’s start traveling again. Destinations like historic Britain and scenic Ireland are ready for the return of travelers like yourself. Rejuvenate your sense of adventure with great airfares to Europe and savings up to 15% less than 2009 on vacation packages from Cosmos. The time has come to make vacation a priority again.

Featured Airfares to Popular European Cities

• London $487 (Virgin)
• Munich $504 (British Airways)
• Dublin $519 (British Airways)
• Budapest $553 (Alitalia)
• Rome $597 (Alitalia)
• Zurich $605 (Lufthansa)
• Paris $626 (Alitalia)

*Fares shown are available onselect 2010 Cosmos air-inclusive Europe vacations onselect airlines from select U.S. gateways to select European gateways, and are subject to availability in a designated class of service. Booking must be made and under deposit between January 6 and March 2, 2010 for travel between January 7 and March 31, 2010. Call for year-round pricing. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and fares will not be offered on pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Sample fares shown are per-person, roundtrip low season, mid-week travel from New York (JFK), include fuel surcharges but do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. For current prices, please see our web site. Additional restrictions may apply.