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Wednesday, December 02, 2009
More than four decades ago, Cosmos virtually invented the budget vacation. Since then Cosmos refined the concept of low-cost travel packages. Although others have jumped on the budget-travel bandwagon, Cosmos prices are still the best value.
Traveling with Cosmos is far easier than going it alone but you still get to do what you want. Their team of experts has refined itineraries to combine the must-see sights with significant time on your own. Cosmos not only offers more choice of activities, they also offer longer stays in key cities for more flexibility in their itineraries. Cosmos provides air, accommodations, transportation and the services of a knowledgeable Tour Director for much less than if you booked them individually on your own.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Just as the world is wonderfully diverse, so too are the ways you can experience it with Cosmos. Cosmos trips are designed to offer you the flexibility, choices and pace that best fit the way you want to travel.
Below are the varieties of travel styles you can experience with Cosmos tours.
PANORAMA:
Panoramas are escorted multi-country, multi-state, or multi-province tours. They are designed to allow travelers the chance to experience and compare a variety of cultures, take in "must see" sights, and create the most vivid memories all over the world at an on-the-go pace. Select the Panorama vacation that's right for you.
REGIONAL DISCOVERY:
Cosmos' most popular style, Regional Discoveries, are well-planned, in-depth escorted vacations that provide one-of-a-kind opportunities to experience the character, personality, and flavor of a specific region or country. Select a destination to find the Regional Discovery that's right for you.
CRUISE & TOUR:
Travelers will visit destinations in Europe and North America on our uniquely guided Cruise & Tours vacations. Thanks to a partnership with major cruise lines, these land vacations can be combined with a big-ship cruise to create an incredible journey on both land and sea. Don’t just skim the surface of your destination—become a part of it—as expert Tour Directors share the inside stories that bring the world to life.
JUST A WEEK AWAY
Make the most of your time away with shorter vacations that leave a long-lasting impression. Our more than four decades of travel experience has helped us edit these journeys so you can experience a seamless combination of must-see sights, local cuisine and culture, and some precious hidden gems.
ROMANTIC VACATION
Celebrate a special occasion and let us bring the world’s most enchanting destinations to life for you. Cosmos has the experience to create a journey that will have you falling head over heels for the world and its people. Allow the thrill of travel to capture your heart.
FIRST TIMER FRIENDLY
New to the world of travel? These vacations can serve as a perfect introduction. See the world’s most iconic sights—along with some intriguing surprises—every step of the way.
EXPERT GLOBETROTTER
If you’ve “been there, done that,” then these are the vacations for you! Avid world travelers rave about this collection of journeys that engage them deeper into the places they’ve already seen or take them further than before to some of the world’s most exhilarating, exotic destinations.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
What a Stress Free, Hassle Free way to travel to Europe?
Leave all of the travel details to a tour operator. They provide you with comfortable transportation, several meals, a rich sightseeing program and much more.
Traveling can be stressful, especially if you are traveling to a country where English is not their first language. Something amazing happens when you feel comfortable. Your senses have the luxury to stray from the detail and worry, finding in their place anticipation and wonder. You'll feel comfortable staying in first class hotels located in clean, safe areas.
Save time and money. Spending hours in line to get into major attractions such as the Louvre or Vatican Museums can take all day. Groups have a separate entrance, and get to go in with little or no wait so that you have more time to enjoy the sites, and more free time in the city.
Nothing introduces you to the true flavors of your destination like fine local cuisine. Included three course dinners are carefully planned to avoid the repetition of entrees. From the tapas bars of Spain to the vineyards of Italy and France, the tour operator will include on your trip optional specialty dinners and plenty of free time to venture out on your own. For the evenings when dinners are not included, your tour director will have a number of suggestions for favorite nearby restaurants. After all, one of the best ways to learn about a foreign culture is to eat like the local do!
The tour buses are air conditioned are are equipped with emergency washrooms. The bus normally accommodates 53 seats, but they install fewer seats (44) for extra leg room.
If buses are not for you, tour operators have many other options including city stays, rail packages and river cruises through Europe.
There are hundreds of tour operators you can choose from, however some have been in the business for over 50 years and have proven over time that they offer consumers the best value and service. Check with a travel agent if you need assistance finding a reputable operator.
Here is our network of Europe travel destination sites:
| England Tours | France Tours | Greece Tours| Ireland Tours | Italy Tours | River Cruise | Russia Tours | Scandinavia Tours | Spain Tours
We also have specialty European Tour Operators sites:
Collette Tours | Contiki Tours | Cosmos Tours | General Tours | Globus Tours | Insight Tours | Tauck Tours | Trafalgar Tours