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PLATINUM Collection 2009 www.globusjourneys.ca EUROPE & NORTH AMERICA The Globus Platinum Collection: More ways we exceed your expectations. Experience a wine tasting. Learn about and sample some of the wines of the extensive wine collection housed in the 11th-century bodega of Adolfo Restaurante in the old quarter of Toledo. Platinum Collection vacations offer hotels like the Husa Princesa in Madrid that put you in the heart of your destination. 2 �Platinum Collection � The Globus For those times when only a premium Platinum Collection: escorted vacation will do, savvy travelers go platinum! With Globus More ways we exceed Platinum, you’ll enjoy Superior First Class hotels in the heart of your your expectations. destination, a more leisurely pace, and Platinum Discoveries—exclusive hands-on experiences that genuinely immerse you in the local culture. Globus Platinum also invites you to “Choose Your Experience” to truly personalize your time and take your vacation to a whole new level! Platinum Collection vacations let you “Choose Your Experience”...like a flamenco lesson with an expert dancer in Madrid or a tour of Bernabeu Stadium, home to the Real Madrid soccer team. www.globusjourneys.ca 3 Bringing you the What makes a Globus Platinum best in travel. Collection Vacation Whether it’s a buffalo safari in Custer More Included Features State Park, lunch at an authentic Swiss Platinum Discoveries Flexibility—“Choose Your Experience” farm, or a private culinary demonstration Superior first-class hotels located in in Nova Scotia, Globus has created this the heart of the destination exclusive Platinum Collection to deliver Relaxed pace unforgettable travel experiences. Make the most of a destination in the way that’s most meaningful to you. In Victoria, enjoy High Tea at the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel or take an exciting whale- watching excursion. In Venice, glide along the canals in a gondola or relax with a drink at the famed Café Florian on St. Mark’s Square. In Lake Powell, float on a raft through Glen Canyon or take an exhilarating flightseeing excursion. With Globus Platinum, we’ve taken care of every detail to make it the vacation you’ve always dreamed about. Globus Platinum Collection vacations offer a multitude of unique travel experiences. 4 Our library of premium vacations: Simply more to choose from. Platinum Collection EUROP E UNIT E D STAT es LA 8 days .................... London & Country ...................................................................8 NCJ 13 days .................... Alaska & the Inside Passage ............................................... 22 LE 9 days .................... Leisurely Ireland ......................................................................12 NAD 9 days .................... California Coast Vacation .................................................... 34 LW 10 days .................... Holland, Luxembourg & Belgium at Leisure ............ 14 NAV 11 days .................... Enchanting Canyonlands ..................................................... 36 LZ 11 days .................... Switzerland at Leisure ........................................................... 16 NAP 11 days .................... The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West ..................... 38 LY 11 days .................... Spain at Leisure ........................................................................18 NAI 8 days .................... Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes .............................. 40 LK 11 days .................... Leisurely Italy ............................................................................20 NAE 12 days .................... Autumn in New England & Eastern Canada ............ 42 CANADA NCR/NCG 12 days .................... Spirit of the Rockies ...............................................................26 NCD 7 days .................... New! Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies ....... 30 NCH 10 days .................... Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island ............................ 44 Before You Go There’s So Much More to a Globus Platinum Vacation....................................... 6 The Finest Team of Travel Experts ......................................................................51 Make the Most of Your Money .............................................................................48 Terms & Conditions .................................................................................................................... 52 Excellent Hotels & Fine Dining ............................................................................................ 49 Travel Protection Insurance ...................................................................................................... 54 Airport Transfers for Extra Nights .......................................................................49 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................... 55 Low Air-Inclusive Prices & Free Airport Transfers ...................................................... 50 We take responsibility to preserve the attractions that our travelers go to great lengths to experience. To learn more about this non-profit initiative, visit www.tourismcares.org. Take A Break Globus has vacation options that let you get away when your time is limited. When you have just one week to spare, traveling on weekends, you can still get a refreshing escape and come back home with a whole new outlook. Look for the icon on the itinerary pages. www.globusjourneys.ca 5 PLATINUM Collection 09 More included features Why our Platinum vacations are bestsellers. Globus Platinum vacations allow you to experience the destination firsthand. Our Platinum Discovery feature gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture. You won’t just see the Italian countryside—you’ll visit the medieval town of Lucca and enjoy a walking tour and an olive oil tasting. You won’t just snap photos of Mount McKinley—you’ll attend an exclusive presentation by an Alaskan adventurer who will tell you about his experience climbing North America’s highest mountain peak. Our included features will leave you with memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. A novel approach to vacation pace: More leisure time. We know that your vacation is, well, a vacation. That’s why it’s designed at a pace that balances what’s included with what you’d like to experience on your own. We make sure you have plenty of leisure time. On our Globus Platinum vacations we’ve added an included “Choose Your Experience” activity. It’s your vacation, so we want you to choose how to spend your time. In Jackson, Wyoming, maybe a rafting excursion on the Snake River or a guided tour of the Wildlife Museum of Art would be of interest. In Dublin, visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells or take a walking tour through Temple Bar with an included pub visit. Whatever your interest, you’ll choose how to make the most of your time. Superior and conveniently located hotels— the perfect bedtime story. Something amazing happens when you’re comfortable. Your senses have the luxury to stray from detail and worry, finding in their place anticipation and wonder. On a Globus Platinum vacation we feature Superior First Class hotels, where comfort and quality stand the test of time and service embraces the tradition of hospitality. Whether convenient for shopping and sightseeing or set among outstanding natural beauty, a Globus Platinum vacation puts you in the heart of your destination. And with your hotels in harmony with your itinerary, you’ll never waste precious time getting to the sights you want to see the most on your Globus Platinum vacation. 6 Our story began over 80 years ago. Standard Amenities & Services Discounts available for group travel, young travelers, and triple rooms Professional Tour Directors and Local Guides Twin-bedded rooms with private bath Antonio Mantegazza and Globus’ or shower, including hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling first fleet of motorcoaches— bringing travel to life in the 1930s. Private deluxe motorcoach with air- conditioning, extra leg room, and emergency washroom while touring Convenient Globus travel bag and travel documents High-speed trains in Europe Headsets throughout the tours in Spain and Italy Low airfares—compare our competitive, air-inclusive prices with free airport transfers www.globusjourneys.ca 7 Springtime in Stratford-upon-Avon photo of Spain hotel 8 LA �Platinum Collection � LONDON & COUNTRY 8 days ENGLAND Day 1 (Sat.) Board your Stratford-upon- � overnight transatlantic flight. INCLUDED FEATURES Avon Cotswolds Day 2 Arrival in London, LONDON : Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and England. (Sun.) Check into your Oxford see the Changing of the Guard, if held 6 London hotel, where your Tour Director STRAT F ORD -UPON -AVON : Take pictures of Anne � will be waiting to welcome you. The Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace Canterbury rest of the day is free for you to relax Leeds Castle OX F ORD : CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE Visit Christ or start exploring the lively British Church College with a Local Guide or join your Tour Director on a capital. At 6 pm, meet your traveling walking tour through the bustling historic city companions for a welcome drink and CANTERBURY : Visit the cathedral dinner at the hotel. (D) English Channel LEEDS CASTLE : Visit the mighty, moated castle and gardens and enjoy cream tea Day 3 London. (Mon.) Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide