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Profile of Globus Journeys

By Nancy Parode, About.com

Company Information:
Globus Journeys has been in business since 1928. The company offers several types of land journeys, including independent vacations, and has expanded to provide river and ocean cruises and trips to newly-popular destinations such as Tanzania, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Mission:
Globus wants to give travelers more than just a superficial glimpse of their chosen destination. The company provides informed guides to tell the story behind each sight, and allows travelers free time to experience cities, museums and parks on their own.
Destinations:
North, Central, and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Tour Participant Demographics:
Globus offers family vacations and allows children over 7 to travel with parents or grandparents.
Single Traveler Information:
Globus charges a single supplement and does not offer a room-matching service.
Cost:
Short, independent trips begin at $419. Escorted tours begin at $1,019. Prices vary by departure date.
Trip Length:
Varies from 4 to 20 days.
Quick Facts:
  • Globus offers land tours, cruise / land travel packages and river cruises.


  • Globus has designed faith-based trips to Jordan, Egypt, and European countries associated with early Christianity and the Reformation.


  • Themed tours and cruises give food, wine and music lovers the opportunity to take classes, sample local products and attend concerts.


  • Globus offers independent travel packages, called “Monogram” vacations, that provide you with accommodations, breakfast and a local tour, then set you free to experience your destination your way.


  • Port taxes and airport taxes and fees are not included in your vacation price.


  • If you use a wheelchair, you must bring an able-bodied companion on your trip. Motorized scooters may be permitted on U.S. tours, but are not allowed on international trips.


  • Globus offers a discount on your second trip with the company, as well as discounts for three persons sharing one room and for young (8 – 18 years old) travelers.


  • Globus offers travel insurance.


  • Globus’ prices do not include airfare, but you can easily book your air travel through Globus.


Contact Information:

(866) 755-8581

Globus

5301 South Federal Circle

Littleton, CO 80123

U. S. A.

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