GREENBACK GAINS PLUS GREAT DEALS IN EUROPE = GOOD NEWS FOR AMERICAN TRAVELERS Globus Family of Brands Reports European Bookings Surge: Spain, France & Italy on Top LITTLETON, Colorado – March 9, 2010 – Europe is the most appealing region in the world for American travelers, eliciting strong interest from nine in 10 (90 percent) of them.* Europe is not only a favorite travel destination, it’s also affordable, thanks to stronger exchange rates, cheaper airfares and deals galore. In fact, in the last two months, the dollar has gained nearly five percent (5%) against the Euro and economists expect the dollar’s value to continue to rise throughout 2010. According to the team at the Globus family of brands, travel to Europe is up 61 percent year-over-year. With Spain (up 92 percent), France (up 80 percent), Italy (up 63 percent) and Britain & Ireland (up 62 percent) leading the way in bookings. The company’s most popular tours in those destinations include: “Both cost-conscious and seasoned travelers alike are turning to packaged and all-inclusive vacations to fulfill their European travel wishes,” said Scott Nisbet, president and CEO of the Globus family of brands. “Not only are they benefitting from a stronger dollar and lower airfares, we’re providing them $150 in promotional savings. Our European getaways also give Americans an inclusive-style of travel with incomparable exploration and enrichment opportunities. We design vacations travelers couldn’t create on their own.” DEAL ALERT: Travelers can save $300/couple on air-inclusive 2010 Globus, Cosmos or Monograms Europe vacations when they book by April 6, 2010.** # # # *Statistic provided by Menlo Consulting Group’s 2010 TravelStyles study. **Book a 2010 Globus, Cosmos or Monograms Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $150 off per person offer. In order to receive the offer, booking must be made and paid in full between March 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club membership coupons and Greek Cruise & Tour discounts. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. 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. Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways offer travelers unparalleled tour, independent travel package, river and small ship cruise options. Considered the world’s largest tour operator, with 80 years of international travel experience, the Globus family of brands is dedicated to enriching the lives of travelers by turning foreign destinations into familiar harbors, where the expense of travel is forgotten and replaced by personal value. Consumers can book a Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways or Monograms vacation or request a 2010 brochure by visiting a preferred travel agent or by calling the following toll free number: 1.866.313.2855 1.866.313.2855 . For more information, please visit www.globusfamily.com. Travel agents can request 2010 brochures by calling toll free 1.800.221.0090 1.800.221.0090 or visiting www.globusfamilypartner.com.