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Monday, March 08, 2010

When it comes to seeing Europe, there’s no better way to go than on a pre-planned vacation. Marvel at Rome’s incomparable Sistine Chapel or admire artistic masterpieces in Paris’ Louvre Museum. Cruise the canals of Venice—or the canals of Amsterdam…and that’s just the start!

Where ever you plan to travel in Europe, the Globus family of brands can take you there. Choose from Globus tours, Monograms independent travel packages or Avalon river cruises through Europe.

Europe Vacations

Italy Vacations
Step back in time and explore a country rich with historical treasures. From magnificent churches and marble monuments to medieval piazzas with awe-inspiring fountains, you’ll feel an ambiance reminiscent of times past while in Italy.
Italy Vacations

England, Scotland & Ireland Vacations
For a travel experience befitting royalty, there’s truly nothing better than a vacation to Britain & Ireland. Whether you’re off checking out a a 2,000-year-old castle or riding through the city streets on a double-decker bus, you’ll be left with a lifetime of incredible memories.
England, Scotland & Ireland Vacations

France Vacations
Ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy spectacular views of Paris or visit the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice. France is filled with the world’s most eclectic collection of artwork, mouthwatering bakers’ delights, and abundantly colorful flower and fruit markets.
France Vacations

Germany, Austria & Switzerland Vacations
Enjoy the essence of Central Europe as you experience Germany, Austria & Switzerland. Enjoy beautiful architecture, interesting museums, a tasty beer garden and, of course, the opera and classical music concerts.
Germany, Austria & Switzerland Vacations

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Globus just released the Avalon Waterways River cruise brochure for 2010. Avalon will launch 2 new ships and various new itineraries.

Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches
Combine time in France's splendid capital with discoveries of quaint villages along the Seine and in the picturesque Normandy region, and the poignant WWII landing beaches. Experience Van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise, Claude Monet's stunning gardens at Giverny and Joan or Arc's historic Rouen.

Grand France
Cruisers will experience France at its scenic best with guided sightseeing in Paris, Rouen, Lyon, Avignon & more....see charming and historic cities along the Saône and Rhône Rivers through the heart of this beautiful country.

Castles on the Rhine to the City of Music
Four countries, three rivers and the masterful Main Danube Canal...start in Zurich, then enjoy guided sightseeing in the cities of Strasbourg, Wurzburg, Nuremberg and Vienna.

Taste of the Danube
Choose from a 5 day Vienna to Budapest cruise or a 6 day Budapest to Vienna cruise.  Great options for those with limited time to travel or who are interested in combining a river cruise with a land vacation.

Christmastime in Germany & Austria
See beautiful decorations, the festive lights and the special atmosphere that only a visit to a Christmas market on a cold, crisp winter's day can bring. See the highlights of the towns along the Main and Danube with a local expert, visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk and more.

To celebrate their new itineraries, and to encourage travelers to book their 2010 river cruise vacation, Globus is offering early booking incentives. Guests receive $150 off per person on any Egypt, China, Galapagos or Taste of the Danube cruise and land only vacation and $300 off per person when booking any of these itineraries including airfare.

For European itineraries guests receive $250 off per person select Europe river cruises and land only vacations, or $500 off per person on air inclusive vacations. Bookings must be made, under deposit and discount applied between March 25th and June 30th for travel through Dec. 31, 2010. The offer applies to new 2010 bookings only and will not be applied to existing bookings.

About Avlon River Cruises: Chosen by Travel + Leisure magazine as a Top 10 Small Ship Cruise Line in 2007, Avalon Waterways is the world’s fastest-growing small ship cruise company. Making waves in river and small ship cruising by offering travelers the newest, most luxurious ships in Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos, Avalon Waterways’ ships feature state-of-the-art design and technology and house the largest staterooms, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic sliding glass doors. Avalon Waterways is part of the Globus family of brands, an award-wining travel industry leader with 80 years of international travel expertise.