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Monograms Italy: Charming, romantic, adventurous, delicious Italy has received more attention in the last decade than any other European country!  Experience the Coliseum, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Vatican & Sistine Chapel. Shop & dine along the Via Veneto & don’t forget to throw a coin into Trevi Fontain! Add on cultural Florence, picturesque Venice or the magnificent coastlines of Amalfi & Italy’s unique islands. Sorrento with it’s rugged cliffs, ancient ruins & inspired views over the gulf of Naples, is a dream come true. It’s a place to stroll among vines & bougainvillea in a 13th century cloister, indulge in delectable cuisine or soak in the sun on a fashionable lido. 

Travel with confidence! Globus has been offering travel packages for over 70 years. Now experience these itineraries designed for those who want more independent time than on a typical bus tour.  Call 800-942-3301 to learn about early booking discounts.

Before planning your Italy vacation, visit our web site dedicated to Italy travel with a wonderful selection of vacation packages, rail journeys, cooking tours, family trips and more.

Globus just released their 2009 brochure for their Food & Wine vacations. With more than 80 years of experience, Globus can make your trip delicious. We will take you to the vineyards of Tuscany, arrange for a tasting of the cheeses of France, explain the story behind the baked beans of Boston, the sourdough breads of San Francisco, the sweets of Austria, and the lobsters of New England.

On a Food & Wine vacation, you’ll enjoy plenty of hands-on experiences. Take a cooking lesson that reveals the secrets of Italy’s timehonored dishes. Learn about the climate, soils, and grape varieties in France’s celebrated Bordeaux region. Indulge your senses at the Biarritz Museum of Chocolate, tour a maple sugarworks in Vermont, or find out what makes California’s sparkling wines bubble— and that’s just the beginning!

Fabulous London is the perfect destination for a travel experience befitting royalty. You may want to spend time in the British Museum, cruise the Thames River, shop along Bond Street, walk through Trafalgar Squre or check out the city view from the London Eye. Better yet, spend an afternoon at Vinapolis: City of Wine as you wander the airy vaults of this old cellar & listen to the history of wine while you sample some of the subject matter. Why not add on Paris for a few nights?  With Monograms, you design the perfect trip. Four days in London start at just $549 pp

Madrid & Barcelona:  Monograms allows you the chance to discover Spain independently, at your own pace & in your own style. Combine ancient tradition with the exuberance of a progressive seaport city & you’ve got the most visited destination in Spain, Barcelona! From medieval fortresses & cathedrals to Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia & the exciting Las Ramblas area. Simply dive right in as colorful architecture, brilliant cultural performances & charming people await. Then travel westward to Madrid, a city bursting at the seams with world-class arts, grand historical architecture & exhilarating nightlife. Wander through its museums, enjoy tapas, sangria & dance until dawn as Madrid’s vitality & warmth show you why Spain is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Monogram vacations also offer the assistance of a local host who provides authentic service and support, helping travelers feel more at ease while in Spain. Prices from $1,929 pp

Globus Monograms: Independant travel without all the hassle & guesswork while traveling with a name you can trust. Each itinerary is tailor-made to fit your wants, needs & interest. Each hotel is centrally located to ensure that everything you desire is at your fingertips, from fine dining & luxury shopping, to some of the most breathtaking city scapes & cultural wonders on earth. Local hosts are there to help you navigate & create your own perfect travel experience.  Globus has chosen the most exciting cities & destinations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America & Asia, so no matter which corner of the world you want to discover, there’s sure to be a Monograms vacation right for you! Keep an eye out for future posts that will go into more details on Monograms packages available for 2009.