Escorted Tour FAQ

Thursday, September 01, 2011

Globus Year Round Discounts

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Young Traveler Discounts

     

With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.

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Discount for Repeat Travelers

     

Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits. 

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Second Tour Discount

     

It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.

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Book Early & Save

     

With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.

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Triple Room Reduction

     

You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.

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Big Savings for Small Groups

    

Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations. And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!

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Avoid the Single Room Supplement

    

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

Monday, June 20, 2011

Globus Europe Promotion

Save $800 per couple off the air-inclusive price on any 2012 Globus Europe vacation.

Applicable Tours:

• All 2012 Globus Europe vacations
• All 2012 Globus Religious vacations  

Disclaimer:
Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $400 off the air price per person.  Booking must be made and under deposit between September 14 and November 29, 2011 for travel between January 1 and October 31, 2012.  Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit.  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. 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.Includes Israel but DOES NOT INCLUDE Egypt (TU, WUA, WSU, WAUA). Additional restrictions may apply.

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Globus Canada Promotion

 

Save $600 off per couple onselect 2012 Globus Canada vacations.

Applicable Tours:

Select 2012 Globus Canada vacations—those that include Rocky Mountaineer:

• Spirit of the Rockies (CR)
• Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (Rocky Mountaineer Extension only) (CDE)
• Majestic Rockies Plus Rocky Mountaineer (CVE)

Disclaimer:
Book one of the following 2012 Globus Canada vacations to receive the $300 per person discount:  Spirit of the Rockies (CR), Majestic Rockies plus Rocky Mountaineer (CV), and Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (Rocky Mountaineer Extension only)(CDE).  Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 12 and November 29, 2011 for travel commencing through December 31, 2012.  Not combinable with other offers, including child discounts EXCEPT Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit and applies to new 2012 bookings only.  Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Globus North America Promotion

Save $600 off per couple onselect 2012 Globus North America vacations.

Applicable Tours:

Select 2012 Globus North America vacations:

• Parks & Canyon Spectacular (AP)
• Parks & Canyons Spectacular (with Denver Extension) (APQ)
• Enchanting Canyonlands (AM)

Disclaimer:
Book one of the following 2012 Globus North America vacations to receive the $300 per person discount: Parks & Canyon Spectacular (AP/APQ) and Enchanting Canyonlands (AM). Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 12 and November 29, 2011 for travel commencing through December 31, 2012. Offers not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply.  Additional restrictions may apply.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

We just received this question from a client, and thought it was worth posting, as many travelers have similar concerns.

Q.  I'm confused about luggage, specifically carry on. Is my purse considered a carry on item? How about my husband's camera case? My husband wants to bring his computer, it is slightly over the 12x11x6 Is this a problem?

A.  #1.  A purse or camera case is not considered a carry on. You can still have a separate carry-on bag.

#2.  As far as your husband's computer, carry-on bags must be small enough to store in overhead bins or under the seat in front of you on motorcoaches and other transportation. If it is a very minimal difference, (1 inch,) then it should still fit in the overhead without a problem, but these measurements are given to ensure you will not have any issue while touring.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Many clients wonder what the differences are when traveling with a budget, first class or deluxe tour operator. As we have discussed in previous posts, a lot has to do with the type of accommodations used, the location of the hotels, the number of people on the tour and how much is included in the price (i.e. sightseeing, meals, etc.)

Today our focus is to explain the difference in meals.  In most cases, on a budget tour you will receive continental breakfast. This is a basic breakfast of usually consisting of cereals, pastries, juice and coffee. Once you take a first class tour and above, breakfast is normally buffet. This offers the widest choices, quickest service and as much or as little food as you desire.

Budget tours rarely include dinners, and when they do, it is normally in the hotel. First class tour operators offer a combination of both hotel dinners and some dining at local restaurants. However, there is usually a limited menu. It includes 3 to 5 courses with a more limited choice of appetizer, entrees and desserts. We are not suggesting the food is bad, on the contrary, frequently the limited menu includes the chef's freshest market specials of the day and takes less time to serve.

Dining is a delightful and integral part of the travel experience when traveling abroad. Deluxe and luxury operators select restaurants that offer a true taste of each region you visit, and offer full choice of menu to include a starter course (hot & cold appetizer, soup or salad,) main course, dessert and beverage. You’ll savor a delectable assortment of classic dishes and regional specialties. Many meals include wine with dinner and at times entertainment.

Regardless of which tour you book, gratuities to the wait staff are included. For lunches and evenings that meals are not included, the knowledgeable tour directors can assist you in finding dining options based on your the type of food you want to have and your budget.

 

Monday, November 10, 2008

There are over 8.8 million applicants for US passports each year.  For that reason, there are around 7,000 passport offices in the country. Generally it takes around 3 to 4 weeks to get a passport. But what if you need to travel soon? If you have 2 weeks, you can usually get an appointment at one of the 13 regional passport offices and get the passport sooner.

Need it even faster? Perhaps "immediately" like one of our clients who arrived at the airport only to realize his passport had expired? You can use ItsEasypassport.com who can usually get you a passport the same day, or within 24 hours. They work in conjunction with US Passport offices in New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Houston and other major U.S. cities & even have an office at the JFK airport. The fee for same-day service for a new passport or renewal, is currently from $249 plus standard government passport fees.