MONOGRAMS PROVIDES FAMILIES THE DESTINATIONS,
SERVICES & SUPPORT THEY CRAVE
LITTLETON, Colorado – September 2009 – According to Monograms’ Independent Travel Study (conducted by Kelton Research, 75 percent of Americans feel pressure to make their vacation fun, not only for themselves but for those they’re traveling with. This feeling of wanting to provide the perfect getaway is especially true when taking the family on vacation. Whether they’re interested in single- or multi-city getaways in multiple destinations on five continents or On the Road Driving Vacations or Rail Getaways in North America, Monograms provides travelers on-site and around-the-clock support to reduce stress and increase their fun-factor.
“Monograms is dedicated to simplifying the vacation planning process for families,” said Steve Born, vice president of marketing and customer care for the Globus family of brands. “We take care of the details – before and on the trip – with help from a group of dedicated customer service representatives and expert Local Hosts around the world, so families traveling with us can focus on fun and togetherness.”
Monograms’ Independent Travel Study also revealed that nearly 30 percent of travelers say choosing a bad hotel or place to stay is one of the worst vacation planning mistakes they can make. And, nearly 60 percent admit that the biggest hole in their vacation planning abilities is finding places and activities that are unique.
According to Born, these concerns can be prevented, when traveling with Monograms. “We carefully select hotels that not only provide travelers the comfort and amenities they desire, but are also located in the heart of each destination. And, by pairing families traveling abroad with on-site Local Hosts in each destination, we can help them personalize their vacation by pointing them in the right direction to ensure they’re experiencing local culture while exploring the passions and interests of younger and older travelers alike.”
And, providing more value to families, Monograms offers discounted travel for young travelers.
With nearly 150 packages in 31 countries on five continents, Monograms 2010 vacation offerings provide families diversity in length of stay (itineraries range from four to 20 days), price and destinations, boasting getaways to Britain, Ireland, France, Holland, Italy, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Russia, South America, Asia, the South Pacific and many cities and regions in North America. Visit www.monogramstravel.com for a full list of itineraries and offerings.
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ABOUT MONOGRAMS
With nearly 40 offices staffed with more than 200 travel experts that extend as far as Asia and as wide as Europe, Monograms has a rich reputation as a company travelers can depend on to help them simplify travel planning while creating special dream getaways. Monograms affords travelers the power to personalize their vacation without having to take care of planning details or logistics, thanks to the on-site support of a Local Host (internationally) and Service On Call (in North America). With Monograms, travelers are assured their vacation details are taken care of, including hotel, transportation, sightseeing and more, so they can simply focus on having fun. Monograms is part of the Globus family of brands, an award-winning, travel industry leader with more than 80 years of international travel expertise. The Globus family of brands is a member of Sustainable Travel International (STI).
Consumers can book a Monograms vacation or request brochures by visiting a preferred travel agent or by calling the following toll free number: 1.800.250.7614. For more information, please visit www.monogramstravel.com.
Travel agents can request Monograms brochures by calling toll free 1.800.221.0090 or visiting www.globusfamilypartner.com.
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