GLOBUS NOURISHES APPETITES FOR CULINARY TOURISM: TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADER UNVEILS FOOD & WINE VACATIONS
01/16/2008
LITTLETON, Colorado – January 16, 2008 - In the past three years, more than 25 million Americans engaged in culinary or wine-related activities while traveling, according to the Travel Industry Association and Gourmet magazine. Now, travelers can immerse themselves into local cuisine and wine through Globus’ new collection of epicurean-themed vacations and river cruises – journeys that reveal the very heart of each region through its foods and wines.
Developed in conjunction with Burt Wolf, the award-winning host of numerous food and travel television shows, Globus’ Food & Wine vacations offer travelers hands-on culinary and wine adventures.
“When vacationing with us, travelers will not only participate in wine tastings, they can visit the Verrazzano Castle to learn about the four grape varieties that make up its famous Chianti, or dine in an 18th-century farmhouse at America’s oldest restaurant in Vermont,” said Phillip Gordon, president and CEO of the Globus family of brands.
As part of the new offerings, travelers also can engage in cooking classes that reveal the secrets of Italy’s time-honored dishes; learn about the climate and grape varieties in France’s celebrated Bordeaux region; indulge their senses at the Biarritz Museum of Chocolate or find out why California’s sparkling wines bubble.
And, for those travelers looking to stretch their dollars, the Globus family of brands is offering a limited-time discount: If travelers book a 2008 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways air-inclusive Europe vacation between January 16 and February 29, they will receive $400 off per couple.*
Globus’ new Food & Wine vacations include five domestic and international tours ranging from eight to 12 days and three European river cruises ranging from 12 to 14 days. Below are a couple highlights:
About the Globus family of brands
Littleton, Colorado-based Group Voyagers, Inc. is the privately held company that markets and sells the Globus family of brands within the United States. These brands include Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways. The Globus family of brands offer top-quality vacations with leading escorted travel companies Globus and Cosmos, as well as Monograms, which specializes in independent travel. Avalon Waterways has set the standard for river cruise experiences in Europe, Egypt, China and the Galapagos.
Travel agents can request 2008 brochures by visiting www.globusfamilypartner.com. Reservation agents for the Globus family of brands can be reached at the following toll-free numbers: Globus, Cosmos and Monograms, 1-800-221-0090; Avalon Waterways, 1-877-380-1544.
Consumers can call 1-866-313-2855 for more information including air-inclusive pricing.
*Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2 and February 29, 2008 for travel commencing between January 2 and October 31, 2008. A non-refundable $400 deposit, plus applicable travel protection fees must be made to receive the discount. Not applicable with any other discounts, and applies to new 2008 air-inclusive Europe bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Developed in conjunction with Burt Wolf, the award-winning host of numerous food and travel television shows, Globus’ Food & Wine vacations offer travelers hands-on culinary and wine adventures.
“When vacationing with us, travelers will not only participate in wine tastings, they can visit the Verrazzano Castle to learn about the four grape varieties that make up its famous Chianti, or dine in an 18th-century farmhouse at America’s oldest restaurant in Vermont,” said Phillip Gordon, president and CEO of the Globus family of brands.
As part of the new offerings, travelers also can engage in cooking classes that reveal the secrets of Italy’s time-honored dishes; learn about the climate and grape varieties in France’s celebrated Bordeaux region; indulge their senses at the Biarritz Museum of Chocolate or find out why California’s sparkling wines bubble.
And, for those travelers looking to stretch their dollars, the Globus family of brands is offering a limited-time discount: If travelers book a 2008 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways air-inclusive Europe vacation between January 16 and February 29, they will receive $400 off per couple.*
Globus’ new Food & Wine vacations include five domestic and international tours ranging from eight to 12 days and three European river cruises ranging from 12 to 14 days. Below are a couple highlights:
- NEW Flavors of Burgundy & Provence (11 days) – On this awe-inspiring tour, travelers can take a wine country adventure through the region’s finest vineyards and luscious countryside. They'll begin their vacation in Paris, with plenty of good food, wine and sightseeing and will drive south to Chalon-sur-Saône, where they’ll board the new, luxurious Avalon Scenery. On the seven-night cruise to Arles, they’ll have opportunities to cultivate their wine knowledge, with rich history lessons and foodie delights along the way. As part of this cruise, travelers will visit several wineries and explore the folklore collection of the Burgundy Museum, located in an old family mansion. (Priced from $2,059; cruise/land-only) The Flavors of Burgundy & Provence river cruise itinerary’s special wine features include: An on-board wine authority who offers cruisers instruction on how to differentiate between a truly great, an average and an everyday "table wine" and also describes how various grape varieties are cultivated. Special wine tastings show travelers what to look for in a good wine, from color and bouquet to "legs" and finish. Travelers also visit the Chardonnay area, home to the popular varietal of the same name, and learn about the historic tradition of the Beaujola is Nouveau. A special French dinner, for which each wine has been carefully chosen, also teaches travelers the rules of food and wine pairing.
- NEW Culinary New England (8 days) – Welcome to “Bean Town!” This culinary vacation begins at the oldest restaurant in Boston – its doors have been open to diners since 1826 – and continues with travelers browsing Faneuil Hall, a 250-year-old marketplace. On this trip, travelers will also enjoy visiting a 300-acre apple orchard in Vermont which includes breakfast at the Apple Barn and Country Back Show and cooking demonstration at the New England Culinary Institute. In Montpelier, travelers will delight in tours of the Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and Cabot Creamery. (Priced from $1,989; land-only)
About the Globus family of brands
Littleton, Colorado-based Group Voyagers, Inc. is the privately held company that markets and sells the Globus family of brands within the United States. These brands include Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways. The Globus family of brands offer top-quality vacations with leading escorted travel companies Globus and Cosmos, as well as Monograms, which specializes in independent travel. Avalon Waterways has set the standard for river cruise experiences in Europe, Egypt, China and the Galapagos.
Travel agents can request 2008 brochures by visiting www.globusfamilypartner.com. Reservation agents for the Globus family of brands can be reached at the following toll-free numbers: Globus, Cosmos and Monograms, 1-800-221-0090; Avalon Waterways, 1-877-380-1544.
Consumers can call 1-866-313-2855 for more information including air-inclusive pricing.
*Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2 and February 29, 2008 for travel commencing between January 2 and October 31, 2008. A non-refundable $400 deposit, plus applicable travel protection fees must be made to receive the discount. Not applicable with any other discounts, and applies to new 2008 air-inclusive Europe bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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