On the back of double digit growth from 2011 passenger numbers, premium and luxury tour operator Insight Vacations (www.insightvacations.com), has released its 2013 USA & Canada program. The new program features 24 comprehensive holiday options including seven new luxury Gold itineraries and one new tour within the premium range.
Lorraine Sharp, Managing Director of Insight Vacations, said “The past 12 months have been highly successful for Insight Vacations’ USA and Canada program. While selling for this year’s itineraries continues, our numbers are 60 per cent up on 2011 and we expect the upward trend to continue into 2013.
“The increased interest has been driven largely by the strong Australian dollar, which has made what is already a good value destination, even better. Savvy travellers have been teaming these dollar savings with highly inclusive escorted tours such as those provided by Insight Vacations to really make the most of their money while travelling North America.
“With the Australian dollar going even further, more and more people have been leaning towards luxury options such as Insight Vacations’ deluxe Gold program, introduced into our USA and Canada program for the first time last year. Due to this increased demand, we have expanded our deluxe Gold program with seven new itineraries this year including the 21-day Rhythms and Flavours of America, the nine-day Southern Tastes & Dixie Tunes and the eight-day Icons of the American Heartland, some of which take in brand new destinations such as Chicago, Nashville, Cape Cod and an authentic paddle-wheel steamboat cruise down the Mississippi River.
“Insight Vacations’ luxury Gold range also includes two popular itineraries previously upgraded from Premium to Gold, the 15-day Trans-Canada Odyssey and the eight or 15-day Capitals of Eastern Canada, which have been majorly upgraded to include finer hotels, cuisine and inclusions.
“New for Insight’s Premium collection in 2013 is the 10-day Classic Mid-Atlantic which includes the iconic cities of New York, Washington DC and Niagara Falls plus the historical gems of Gettysburg and Pennsylvania’s Amish Country.
“Never before have Insight Vacations’ premium and luxury escorted journeys presented better value for money, with more inclusions, added sightseeing and experiential highlights such as the chance to taste wine aboard the famous Napa Valley Wine Train, a fascinating personal insight into the Amish lifestyle, the ultimate Rock ‘n’ Roll experience at Elvis Presley’s Graceland and much more.
“The quality and location of accommodation has always set us apart in the market and in 2013, we have raised the bar even higher with with 37 new and upgraded hotels. These range from the avant garde Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, to the historical and world renowned Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in the heart of Old Quebec. In addition to incredible city and regional stays, every tour that visits a National Park will have the incomparable advantage of staying right inside the park.
“The meals provided on each tour are also second to none with a range of delicious cuisine from some of the best local chefs. The feast begins on the very first day of tour with an included Welcome Reception comprising of light buffet and welcome drink and continues throughout the journey. Every Insight traveller will experience at least one Highlight Dinner on tour, which is a traditional dining experience such as a succulent Maine Lobster dinner in Portsmouth or world famous Creole cooking with wine at Arnaud’s in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Some evenings include Dine-Around options, a number of speciality restaurant options that clients can choose from. Unforgettable Highlight Lunches are also included on every tour and range from low country cuisine in Savannah to a gourmet lunch on the beach in Maui, courtesy of The Pacific’O. Travellers on the Gold program will also be treated to some Epicurean Delights at some of America’s most renowned restaurants including Al Capone’s favourite hotel, the Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Kentucky’s only AAA Five Diamond Restaurant.
“It’s this fine attention to detail and additional inclusions such as luxury transport on coaches with business class legroom, the services of an experienced Tour Director, exceptional sightseeing and priority admissions, personal insights and handpicked optional excursions that makes Insight Vacations the perfect choice for North America bound clients.”
New tours for 2012 include:
- The nine-day Gold Boston, Cape Cod & the Islands priced from $3295 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option priced from $1100). Visiting Boston, Plymouth, New Bedford, Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod.
- The 14-day Gold Rhythms and Flavours of America priced at $4975 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option priced at $1925). 21-day option also available with optional Mississippi River Cruise priced from $8245 per person, twin share (single supplement priced from $4975). Visiting Chicago, Springfield, St Louis, Louisville, Bowling Green, Nashville, Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, Houmas House Plantation and New Orleans. Eight-day optional authentic paddle-wheel steamboat cruise that meanders along the mighty Mississippi from New Orleans to Memphis.
- The 10-day Premium Classic Mid-Atlantic priced from $3095 per person, twin share, land only, (single supplement option priced from $1200). Visiting Washington D.C, Gettysburg, Pittsburgh, Niagara Falls, Corning, Lancaster, Philadelphia and New York.
Insight Vacations’ 2013 USA & Canada brochure is out now. 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.
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