Understanding Escorted Tour Itineraries

Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011

Thinking about taking an escorted tour?  Here is a glossary of some common terms used in our itineraries:

Visit - Your coach will stop and you'll get to visit a specific site.
View - A brief stop and an opportunity to take photos.
See - Your Insight coach will drive by the site so that you can see it.
Sightseeing tour - A local city guide will accompany you on a tour of a city or site.
Orientation tour - Places of interest are pointed out, allowing you to go and explore them on your own.
'Why not see' or 'perhaps enjoy' - These phrases refer to optional excursions not included in the tour package, but are available for an additional fee.
Time to explore and discover - Free time on your own.
A day to relax - No planned activities; time for optional excursions or other independent activities.

Our tour specialists are always available to help you understand what is included on a tour vacation, so that you can plan how much money to budget on your European vacation.

Globus 2012 Deals: Africa, Asia and Australia

Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2011

Globus Exotic Tours now available. Book your Globus Africa, China and Australia tours for 2012. Book early and save!

* VIEW TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS: $400 off per couple on South & Central America, $400 off per couple on Africa, $400 off per couple on Asia, Up to $700 off per couple onselect South Pacific Certain government-imposed taxes and fees of up to $375, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10, are additional and must be paid by each traveler. Not combinable with other offers, including child discounts EXCEPT Journeys Club coupon. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Family On The Cape

Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2011

The Cape is the first Africa stop for many families. Self-drive trips in the Cape enable you to travel at your own pace - exploring family-friendly destinations, such as the Addo Elephant Park and the forests and beaches of Tsitsikamma National Park.

Visiting Victoria Falls

Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Locally called "Mosi-oa-Tunya" meaning the smoke that thunders. The Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River are 5,604 feet wide, forming the largest curtain of water in the world.

Going on Safari

Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Visit Kruger National Park and the surrounding reseves to witness some of the world's most spectacular animals, including the Big Five: elephants, lions, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros.