Insight Vacations announces new destinations and major upgrades for Europe and Britain in 2012
9 September, 2011: Insight Vacations has announced the launch of its 2012 Europe and Britain program, with 22 new itineraries to its existing range of premium and luxury escorted journeys, including significant expansions to its existing Gold and Eastern Europe series’.
The new program signals Insight’s biggest offering to date with over 100 itineraries covering Britain and Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Sicily, The Alps and Central Europe, Dalmatia, The Balkans and the Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Russia, Scandinavia and Iceland, Greece and its islands, Israel, Jordan, Turkey and Egypt.
Lorraine Sharp, managing director, Insight Vacations, said “Innovation, backed by impeccable service, lies at the very core of Insight Vacations and its product. This year is no exception with an incredible collection of new tours plus exciting upgrades and additions to our range of accommodation and dining experience.
“We have introduced seven new tours within our popular Eastern Europe series including the nine-day Highlights of Poland, the seven-day Moscow & The Golden Ring and the 12-day Ukraine & Crimea. We have been keeping a very close eye on Eastern Europe as a new hot spot holiday destination, and have allowed demand to dictate this expansion.
“Another series which has been increased is Insight’s Gold program. Introduced for the first time last year, the Gold program was designed for guests seeking a luxury experience without the price tag. Featuring luxurious hotels, fine dining and exemplary service, the Gold program proved so popular and we are thrilled to have expanded it from seven to 10 itineraries across a range of European destinations.
“Also new this year is the seven-day Easy Pace Channel Islands. While each new itinerary in Insight’s 2012 Europe and Britain program is based upon customer feedback, the introduction of Easy Pace Channel Islands takes the concept to a whole new level. The itinerary was designed exclusively by members of Insight Vacations’ online Travel Forum, and ran in 2011 as an exclusive forum member’s tour. Feedback proved so positive it was added to the official program.
“Our hotels have also experienced a major revamp this year. The 2012 program features 149 new hotels and upgrades, including the exclusive five-star Excelsior Hotel on Venice, the luxury five-star Blu Capri Relais on the Isle of Capri and the ideally located five-star Hesperia Hotel in Madrid, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. These are the perfect complement to Insight’s existing range of accommodation, all of which are specially selected for their desirable scenic or central locations.
“We are pleased to now be offering even more dining experiences to our guests, giving even more value for the package price. Across the program there are more Dine-Around Evenings, where guests can choose from a range of speciality restaurant options; Highlight Dinners, traditional dining experiences, plus NEW Authentic Lunches and Epicurean experiences. The tone for dining is set from the very first day with new Welcome Dinners with Welcome Drink Receptions at the start of almost every tour which is the perfect way for fellow travellers to get to know each other and Celebration Dinners towards the end of the tour for the ideal farewell.
“Whichever itinerary clients choose, with Insight, style, comfort and value are paramount. Guests enjoy highly personalised service provided by smaller groups limited to just 40 passengers; luxury transport on coaches with business class legroom for added comfort and are escorted by our experienced tour directors who will share their expert knowledge each step of the way.
“It’s these differences that make Insight Vacations a clear choice for agents and travellers year after year, ensuring the European holiday of a lifetime.
New itineraries from Insight’s 2011 Premium Europe and Britain program include:
Ukraine & Crimea – 12 days priced from $4599 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option from $1430). Departures available from 4 May until 21 September, 2012.
Visiting Moscow, Kiev, Odessa, Kherson, Kurpaty, Yalta, Balaklava, Sevastopol and Simferopol.
Easy Pace Channel Islands – 16 days from $1985 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option from $745). Departures available from 13 May until 14 October, 2012.
Visiting St Peter Port, Guernsey, Sark, St Helier, Jersey and St Malo (optional).
Playgrounds of Europe (Gold) – 10 days from $4699 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option from $1795). Departures available from 26 April until 11 October.
Visiting Milan, Lake Maggiore, Como, St Moritz, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Viareggio, Portofino, Nice and Monaco, plus features the Bernina Express
Travellers can also stretch their savings even further this summer season by taking advantage of Insight’s great Early Payment Discounts offering savings of up to 10 per cent off tours booked over 12 months in advance, up to 7.5 per cent for bookings made over 10 months in advance and up to five per cent for bookings made over six months in advance. Plus, those who have travelled with Insight previously can also add a further five per cent to those savings with Insight’s Frequent Traveller discount.
All itineraries, pre and post accommodation, airfares, transfers, promotional and early payment discounts can be booked online via the agent area of its website, www.insightvacations.com.au.