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The Globus family of brands, including Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways, spans premier, first-class and value options, as well as escorted and independent vacation offerings.
 
Globus
The world’s leader in first-class escorted travel with more than 80 years of experience of ensuring that every journey tells a story.
 
Cosmos
The leading value brand in escorted travel with over 45 years’ experience taking travelers around the world on affordable vacations.
 
Monograms
Providing flexible itineraries and the assistance of a Local Host or toll-free help line, allowing travelers to get more vacation from their vacation
 
Avalon Waterways
Sets the standard in small-ship cruising in Europe, China, Egypt and the Galapagos.
 
The Globus family of brands provides a one-stop travel shop addressing the needs of today’s diverse traveler with unparalleled vacation experiences, full of discovery and insight. 
 
COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS:
 
  • Leading escorted travel company worldwide
  • Provides more than 10,000 travel departures annually
  • Offers more than 400 vacations covering over 70 countries
  • Caters to more than 20,000 travelers a day (during peak season)
  • Offers vacation destinations on six continents: Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America & Australia
 
TRAVEL STYLES:
 
 
The Globus family of brands provides travelers with its most diverse offerings to date, featuring different travel styles that cater to North Americans’ different lifestyle needs.
 
Panoramas
Panoramas are escorted multi-country, multi-state or multi-province vacations designed to allow travelers the chance to experience and compare a variety of cultures, take in “must-see” sights worldwide and create the most vivid memories at an on-the-go pace.
 
Regional Discoveries
The most popular style, Regional Discoveries are worldwide, in-depth escorted vacations that provide one-of-a-kind opportunities to experience the character, personality and flavor of a specific region or country.
 
Monograms
Monograms gives travelers the chance to discover the world independently at their own pace and in their own style with flexible itineraries.  With the support of a Local Host, an expert who takes care of all the planning and details, travelers have more free time to discover their destinations on their own.
 
Cruise & Tours
Cruise & Tours combines the relaxation of a cruise with the cultural discovery of an escorted land tour in some of the world’s most fascinating destinations - truly offering the best of both worlds.
 
Cruises
The Globus family offers exciting cruises that meander down the Rhine, the Danube, the Main, and the serene Moselle rivers of Europe, China's Yangtze River, Egypt’s legendary Nile River and the Galapagos Islands. And when they’re not sampling fabulous cities, small, romantic towns or scenic islands along the way, travelers can relax with the enchanting melodies of the passing landscapes.
 
Special Events
For up-close views and behind-the-scenes glimpses of North America’s most famous celebrations, travelers can experience Globus Special Events vacations. From Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses Parade and Albuquerque’s famous Balloon Fiesta to the Calgary Stampede and Elvis' Anniversary Memorial, travelers not only witness exciting events but get to take part in them as well.
 
SPECIALTY VACATIONS:
 
 
Family Vacations
First-class escorted vacations that include family-friendly activities and accommodations
 
Faith-Based Travel
Escorted in-depth visits to the world’s most famous religious sites and destinations
 
On the Road
Driving vacation packages in North America where Monograms arranges the car rental, hotels and suggested itinerary, and passengers can travel in a region at their own pace
 
Take A Break
V acations that allow travelers to get away and relax without spending a lot of time
 
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW:
 
Phillip Gordon, President and Chief Executive Officer
 
Scott Nisbet, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
 
Kevin Ford, Vice President of Finance and Administration
 
Steve Born, Vice President of Marketing
 
Paula Hayes, Vice President of Sales
 
Pam Hoffee, Vice President of Product and Operations
 
Ken Migaki, Chief Information Officer
INTERNET REFERENCES:
 
Globus family of brands (www.globusfamily.com)
 
Globus (www.globusjourneys.com)
 
Cosmos (www.cosmos.com)
 
Monograms (www.monogramstravel.com)
 
Avalon Waterways (www.avalonwaterways.com)
 
COMPANY CONTACTS:
 
Globus family of brands
5301 S. Federal Circle
Littleton, CO  80123-2980
303.703.7000 (phone)
303.795.0962 (fax)