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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Insights Red Hot Deals

Europe, Britain, & Eastern Mediterranean Tours

Conditions:

• *Prices are per person, twin share, land only. Single supplements apply. Deposit required within 7 days of booking or if made within 45 days, full payment is required.
• Offer applies to new bookings made from 15 February – 28 February 2010 only, is subject to availability and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. 
• ^Please quote promotional code when booking with your favorite Travel Agent.
  

Sunday, January 31, 2010

As you get ready to travel?

Here are some tips to give you peace of mind while you are away and make sure you do not make your house as a target of opportunity. These are some simple precautions from the experts.

• Be mindful of who is around when you are discussing your trip - there is no need to let too many people know or draw attention to the fact your house might be empty for a period.
• The best deterrent is to have someone housesit. If that is not possible, ask a trusted neighbor or friend to take in the newspaper, mail, and any other deliveries and keep an eye on the house. Give them your trip plans and an emergency phone number so they can reach you in case of an emergency. You can also arrange with the post office and newspaper to suspend delivery for the time you are away.
• Lock doors, windows and secure sliding doors (a metal rod or a broomstick in the sliding door track is an inexpensive lock), as well as the garage, the basement, and the attic. Some people even disconnect the power to motorized garage door openers.
• Move any valuables from plain sight.
• Check on your appliances, unplug anything that doesn't need to be on while you're away. Lower air conditioning/heating units to energy-saving levels.
• Set timers to turn on lights if you do not have someone staying at the house.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Insight Vacations has recently announced the launch of its 2010 Europe and Britain collection, including the new Select program, which features flexible journeys for independent-minded travelers. The new Select program consists of 10 independent-style itineraries, each allowing travelers to tailor their vacations to suit individual needs, tastes and time limits.

Marc Kazlauskas, President of Insight Vacations, said "I am incredibly proud to be a part of such an exciting time in Insight’s history. Insight has always been able to evolve and adapt quickly. We recognized a need to produce a touring line that offers the perfect juxtaposition of escorted touring and independent travel. Select is the perfect solution for individuals who prefer a more independent style of travel, but want to take advantage of the hassle-free, great value and high quality style that Insight is renowned for."

On Insight’s Select program, flexibilityand choice are the key components from start to finish. Clients can personalize the duration of their trip; either opting to begin the tour on day one, day two or even begin in the second touring city. Travelers can also choose to stay longer, depart early or depart from the next to last city. All Select programs include full breakfast daily, our world famous 40 seat Insight motor coaches, Insight’s quality hotels and an orientation tour in each city, giving guests the perfect starting point to begin their own personal exploration, taking in sights and highlights that match their specific interests.

In addition, to ensure that the tour is completely hassle-free, our expert Insight tour directors are on hand for the entire trip acting as a ‘personal concierge’, providing well-informed yet unobtrusive assistance throughout the journey. Staying true to the flexibility and choice components, the tour directors will also offer guests a range of ‘Experience’ packages in each destination. Half or full day excursions have been designed to enhance a client’s stay, completely at their discretion.

Select is also perfect for past European cruise customers who want to re-visit a destination more in-depth but do not want to do it completely on their own and are resistant about taking a fully escorted tour. Itineraries from Insight’s new Select program include: 

Select Italy – 15 days priced from $2685 per person, twin share, land only. Leave the tour in Sorrento on Day 12 and save up to $450 per person off the twin-share price. This itinerary is the perfect option for travelers who want to discover the magic of Italy with plenty of time to explore its major cities. Spend a few days in the Italian Lake District to enjoy alpine scenery, relax by the canals of Venice and linger a while in Florence and Rome to explore ancient buildings and monuments. Enjoy orientation tours to get yourself started in each city then use your free time to explore, dine, shop or ask your tour director for suggestions. Alternatively, you can take advantage of optional Select Experiences such as a private tour of the significant structures of St Mark’s Square in Venice, a visit to a medieval hilltop village in Tuscany and a special drive taking in the spectacular scenery of the Amalfi Coast. Clients can arrive into the Italian lakes on day one or two or can skip the Italian lakes and arrive into Venice on day three.  They can also elect to depart from Sorrento or Rome on any of the days they are in those cities.

Select Spain and Portugal – 14 days from $2090 per person, twin share, land only). Leave the tour in Madrid on Day 11 and save up to $270 per person off the twin-share. On this leisurely-paced tour, guests will have the chance to truly soak up Spain and Portugal’s vibrant culture, with three-night stays in each of the major cities. Enjoy included excursions and sights such orientation tours of Lisbon, Seville, Madrid and Barcelona, a visit to ancient Cordoba and a journey across Castille. Tailor your experience to your tastes with Select options of half or day excursions in Seville, Madrid, Toleldo and Barcelona and a three quarter day tour in Lisbon.  Clients can arrive into Lisbon on day one, two or three or can skip Lisbon and arrive into Seville on day four.  They can also choose to depart from Madrid or Barcelona on any of the days they are in those cities.

Select Imperial Capitals –10 days from $1625 per person, twin share, land only. Leave the tour in Vienna on Day 7 and save up to $190 per person off the twin-share price. Discover the grandeur of spectacular Imperial Cities such as Heroes’ Square and Citadel of bohemian Budapest; the sights of Ring Road in regal Vienna and the cobbled streets of picturesque Prague with visits to charming villages such as Szentendre and Cesky Krumlov included on traveling days. In the Imperial cities themselves choose between independent exploration or Select Experiences such as an in-depth tours, drives and guided walks. Clients can arrive into Budapest on day one or two or can skip Budapest and arrive into Vienna on day three. They can also elect to depart from Vienna or Prague on any of the days they are in those cities.

Insight has long been the first choice for experiencing Europe in style. With Select, independent-minded travelers can now enjoy hassle-free holidays of comfort and quality with ultimate flexibility to tailor journey from how to spend their day to the duration of their stay. For each step along the way, Insight’s knowledgeable tour directors are on hand to act as a ‘personal concierge’, ensuring first class service all the way.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Europe is a place of wonders, an intriguing past and timeless elegance.  Here, watch history come live as you explore the destinations of your choice.  Saver new foods and discover new passions.  Shop for exquisite fashion and wander bustling markets for the best bargains.  Let some of the most renowned theatres in the world excite and entertain you.  Discover lands where fairytale castles exist and real kings, queens and princess rule.  Europe is charming and positively magical, alluring, enchanting, enthralling and it's where Harry Potter, Shakespeare , Sherlock Holmes and "Angles & Demons" come to life.

Europe is defined in its thriving cities, breathtaking countryside, quaint pubs and the world's finest museums.  A day in Europe could be a day of sightseeing, romance or just a long afternoon sitting at a sidewalk cafe.

We welcome you to research your next European tour by destination, or by clicking on our preferred travel partners.

Here is our network of Europe travel destination sites:
Atlas Cruises & Tours| Christmas Market Tours | England Tours | Escorted Family Vacations | France Tours | Greece Tours| Ireland Tours | Italy Tours | Luxury Tour |Oberammergau | River Cruise | Russia Tours | Scandinavia Tours | Spain Tours

We also have specialty European Tour Operators sites:
Contiki Tours | Cosmos Tours | General Tours | Globus Tours | Insight Tours | Tauck Tours | Trafalgar Tours