GLOBUS SAVINGS

Travellers looking for a dream vacation can save as much as $500 when booking one of Globus’ escorted tours to Australia, Asia or Africa and paying in full nine months prior to departure. Globus offers 18 itineraries to such exotic countries as Australia, Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. The tours, which range from 10 to 27 days, include all ground transportation, accommodation, most meals and sightseeing, plus the services of Globus tour escorts. Itineraries are featured in a new 200-page brochure.

“These holidays are a wonderful way to live your dream, whether it’s riding Australia’s famed Ghan train through the Outback or experiencing Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve,” says Globus’ managing director Stéphanie Bishop. “We take care of every detail, leaving you to relax and soak it all in with your new friends.” Globus even equips its coaches with free WiFi so you can share your experiences with loved ones at home in real time.

Globus’ memorable Local Favorites highlight the cultural and culinary moments throughout the itineraries, enriching the experience. On these exotic tours, featured “behind-the-scenes” experiences include a cooking class in Kyoto, a visit to a meerkat clan in South Africa and an authentic Hangi Maori dinner in New Zealand.

To take advantage of a 5% discount (which ranges from $116 off the Mystical Thailand tour to $500 off the 30-day Great Adventure Down Under to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji), travelers must book and pay in full, nine months prior to their 2014 departure. Past Globus family of brands’ clients are also entitled to an additional 5% off. And when booking airfare with Globus, travellers will receive free airport transfers in destination. (http://www.globusjourneys.ca)