LITTLETON, Colorado – September 3, 2008 – In 2009, Globus is offering Americans unparalleled opportunities to escape from the everyday and take the journey of their dreams through its exotic 2009 vacation packages to Africa, including getaways in Egypt and Morocco.  Through this series of vacations, travelers can meet with Egyptologists for in-depth explorations of the great pyramids, cruise the Nile river, walk along temples created during Cleopatra’s rein 2,000 years ago, watch wildlife in all its splendor in Tanzania and enjoy the wineland area of South Africa.

“Through these vacations, we help travelers truly experience each African region on their itineraries, bringing to life cultures and histories with in-depth journeys,” said Steve Born, vice president of marketing and customer care for the Globus family of brands.  “Our goal is to transform tourists into world travelers and storytellers while turning foreign destinations into familiar harbors.”

Globus is now unveiling five unbelievable and exploratory getaways for 2009, including:

• Globus’ Most Popular African Vacation … Grand Tour of Egypt (11 Days) – Travelers will sail through five thousand years of history on this incredible getaway.  In Cairo, guided sightseeing introduces them to the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids and the seaport of Alexandria.  In Memphis, they’ll admire the Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx, then fly to Luxor for a three-night Nile River cruise showcasing the stunning monuments of Karnak, the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Temple of Horus.  From there, travelers will see the Old Dam in Aswan, the Temple of Isis and enjoy a ride on a traditional felucca.  Priced from $2,253 (land-only; includes intra-tour flights).

• Moroccan Adventure (12 Days) – This 12-day journey begins and ends in Humphrey Bogart’s Casablanca with travels via the Barbary Coast to Rabat, where a visit to the fortified Kasbah of Oudaias is included.  From there, travelers will visit the second imperial city of Meknes as well as Fez before winding through the Middle Atlas range and spectacular Ziz Gorges to Er-Rachidia of French Foreign Legion fame.  Next, travelers will go through stony deserts to Erfoud and holy Rissani, gateway to the Sahara Desert, followed by a thrilling experience: A visit to the colorful Souks, the desert tribe’s market, where Tuareg, Berber and Blue People meet.  Next is Ouarzazate, known for its film studios, travelers will visit the Taourirt Kasbah and enjoy a spectacular excursion to Zagora.  In Marrakesh, travelers will take a carriage ride, stroll through the exquisite Yves Saint Laurent Gardens and visit Menara Park, the Bahia Palace and elaborately decorated 16th-century Saadian Tombs.  Priced from $1,919 (land-only).

• Tanzania (10 Days) – An unforgettable African safari, this journey takes travelers into the heart of Tanzania.  They’ll begin in Arusha, where they’ll spend the night before heading to Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive to search for baboons, impalas, giraffes, elephants, hippos and even tree-climbing lions.  On to the Serengeti and Serengeti National Park for additional game drives, before enjoying an excursion to Olduvai Gorge.  Next, travelers will experience the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and tour its 102-quare-mile caldera, host to an abundance of wildlife.  They’ll also visit Maasai village.  At Gibbs Farm, they’ll learn about how coffee is grown and harvested before taking a game drive en route to Tarangire National Park before returning to Arusha.  Priced from $3,153 (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.  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 family of brands vacation or request 2009 brochures by visiting a preferred travel agent or by calling the following toll free number: 1.866.313.2855.  For more information, please visit www.globusfamily.com.
 
Travel agents can request any Globus family of brands 2009 brochures by calling toll free 1.800.221.0090 or visiting www.globusfamilypartner.com.