LITTLETON, Colorado – February 24, 2009 – To ease the strain Americans are putting on themselves, thanks in part to an unstable economy, the Globus family of brands has unveiled 14 Guilt-Free Getaways: Vacation packages that won’t tax pocketbooks or keep travelers away from their daily responsibilities too long.

“Even in the best of times, many Americans feel guilty about spending time and money on vacation,” said Steve Born, vice president of marketing at the Globus family of brands.  “But the truth is that we all need a break and our Guilt-Free Getaways provide that.  These domestic and international vacations make it easier for people to take the time away that they both need and deserve.”

Ranging from four to 10 days, and starting around $100 per day, the Globus family of brands’ Guilt-Free Getaways include independent packaged vacations, tours, family travel, cruise and faith-based itineraries in destinations around the globe.  Below is an overview of these special vacations:

Monograms: Independent Travel

• New Orleans (4 days) – Priced from $409, land-only
• London Getaway (4 days) – Priced from $539, land-only
• Paris Getaway (4 days) – Priced from $599, land-only
• Rome Getaway (4 days) – Priced from $789, land-only
• A Week in London & Paris (7 days) – Priced from $1,169, land-only
  

Cosmos: Tour

• Prague, Vienna & Budapest (9 days) – Priced from $1,039, land-only
• Highlights of the Canyonlands (8 days) –Priced from $1,079, land-only
• Grand Tour of Switzerland (8 days) – Priced from $1,189, land-only
  

Globus: Tour

• Introduction to Ireland (7 days) – Priced from $1,099, land-only
• A Taste of Greece (7 days) – Priced from $1,299, land-only
• Italy’s Great Cities (8 days) – Priced from $1,919, land-only
  

Globus Family: Tour

• London & Paris: A Tale of Two Cities (7 days) – Priced from $1,589, land-only

Avalon Waterways: Cruise

• Romantic Rhine (8 days) – Priced from $1,889, land- and cruise-only

Globus Religious: Tour

• Footsteps of Apostle Paul (10 days) – Priced from $2,149, land-only

In addition to these “guilt-free” offerings, the Globus family of brands is providing travelers even more incentive to book a 2009 vacation now.  Travelers booking ANY 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways vacation between now and March 4, 2009 can receive $100 off/person the land-only price.  And, the offer is even better for those wanting to vacation in Europe: Book a 2009 air-inclusive Europe vacation with Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways and receive $200 off/person.*

*Book a 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $200 off per person or book any 2009 Globus, Cosmos Monograms or Avalon Waterways vacation and receive $100 off land price per person.  Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 4, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers are not combinable with other offers except with Journeys Club promotions.  Applies to new 2009 bookings only, and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings.  Offer reliant on space availability.  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 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.