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More Than 70% of Insight Vacations 2012 Trips are Definite Departures
Peace of Mind for You and Your Clients with Guaranteed Departures
When your clients book a vacation, the last thing they want to worry about is whether the trip will be cancelled. With Insight Vacations, your clients have peace of mind knowing that more than 70% of all Insight Vacations Premium Escorted Journeys are certain to go in 2012. These Definite Departures (marked online as DEF) provide assurance for you and your clients that the tours will go no matter what! With a definite departure, clients can be confident when booking their airline tickets, arranging for pet-sitters, or booking pre- or post-nights that their tour absolutely won’t be cancelled. Some examples of tours that are already definite departures include Italian Escapade, Britain & Ireland Explorer, Best of California, Jewels of Alaska, Country Roads of Switzerland, Normandy, Brittany & the Loire Valley , Easy Pace Russia , Best of Spain & Portugal and Best of Italy. Read more>>

Flowers, Flowers Everywhere in Europe this Spring with Insight Vacations
Spring is around the corner, and Insight Vacations is inviting you to join them for a glorious 10 days of flowers, flowers, and more flowers with their stunning Floriade 2012 With Brussels and Paris departing May 11. 2012. The Floriade World Horticultural Expo is referred to as the “Theater of Nature,” and this global sensation, which happens only once every 10 years, has the world's most exquisite and exceptional flowers, plants, trees, and more on display. Over 100 exhibitors from dozens of countries together will pay tribute to the world of horticulture. There are five unique themed worlds, each with its own décor, and cultural programs of music, dance, literature, theater, and visual art. Each world is designed for you to see, feel, and experience nature in a constantly changing way. One of the most spectacular sights in the world, the Floriade is absolutely magnificent, and you won’t want to miss it. Read more>>

Insight Vacations Introduces India and Nepal Program
Insight Vacations is excited to announce the launch of its 2012/13 India & Nepal program, a first for the premium and luxury escorted tour operator. The brand new inaugural program features 12 itineraries in total including two luxury Gold tours, four Premium escorted tours and six optional extensions covering India (including Rajasthan, Kerala and India’s Wildlife), Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Read more>>

Insight Vacations Remembers Veterans Through Partnership with the Centre for Battlefield Archeology
Insight Vacations (www.insightvacations.com) has announced that as part of its commitment to The Travel Corporation Conservation Foundation, it will be sponsoring the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Battlefield Archaeology on a new archaeological project on the site of the Battle of Mont Saint-Quentin in the town of Peronne in the Somme region. Read more>>

Travel Through Gorgeous "Northern Spain" with Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations takes you on a tour of discovery in stunning Northern Spain. This scenic tour journeys through this beautiful and often forgotten part of Spain, from Madrid through the misty green hills of Galicia and Asturias to the laid back beach resorts of the Basque Country. Finish at the uber-chic Pullman Skipper next to the beach at Barcelona, within walking distance to Las Ramblas and myriad restaurants. This incredible part of Spain contains some of the most historic cathedrals in the world. Compare the classic ancient churches of Oviedo with Barcelona’s famous, though unfinished, Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read more>>

Indulge on the Playgrounds of Europe with Insight Vacations - From Designer Italy to The French Riviera, This Gold Vacation Is A Winner
Insight Vacations’ Playgrounds of Europe is one of their most stunning itineraries. Follow the trail of mega-yachts, luxury villas, designer stores and chic cafés from the glistening lakes of Italy to the glamour of the French Riviera. One minute you’re spirited away for dinner by private launch in Venice, the other you’re hobnobbing with the haut monde in St Moritz or calling in, by boat, to the resort of Portofino. An exceptional range of uniquely-tailored deluxe tours, Insight’s Gold tours include 5-star luxury hotels, authentic local restaurants, and leisurely touring with premium included sightseeing. As always, enjoy full Insight benefits: smaller group sizes, luxury coaches with more legroom, and included sightseeing escorted by an outstanding Insight Tour Director. Read more>>

Riches Abound with Insight Vacations' New "Treasures of Italy" Tour
Italy seems to be on almost everyone’s wish list, and Insight Vacation’s 12 day Treasures of Italy highlights the best that Italy has to offer. Historic cities, idyllic fishing villages, islands, lakes, canals, a wealth of art and heritage buildings, not to mention the delicious dining, all complemented by a backdrop of breathtaking scenery. This moderately paced vacation is expertly planned with just the right combination of touring, sightseeing and leisure time. Read more>>

Channel Some Literary Inspiration With Insight Vacations' Channel Island Vacation
Millions have read the book and no doubt even more will line up to see the movie, starring Kenneth Branagh. Yet very few have actually experienced Guernsey in the Channel Islands, the inspiration behind The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. New this year, Insight Vacations is offering a premium-quality tour exploring England’s Channel Islands, including Guernsey and Jersey, with the beautiful and bucolic seven-day Easy Pace Channel Islands. Read more>>

Ukraine and Crimea with Insight Vacations
Travel in Style with this Brand New Eastern European Vacation
Ukraine gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and remains one of the last genuine travel frontiers of Europe. At its heart is the awe-inspiring capital of Kiev, with the autonomous republic of Crimea on its striking southern shores. The Ukraine and Crimea lie slightly off the beaten track of European travel, so Insight uses a mixture of flights and coach transport to keep the pace easy going. Although this area is still relatively undiscovered by Western travelers, rest assured that Insight’s local expertise will smooth your way. Read more>>

New Highlights Of Poland With Insight Vacations
See Poland in Style with this Brand New Eastern European Vacation
Insight Vacations is pleased to announce the addition of a brand new Polish tour in their expanded Eastern Europe collection for 2012. The captivating and historic Highlights of Poland tour with Insight Vacations looks beyond Poland’s stormy past to its rich culture and proud 1000-year history. Read more>>

Insight Vacations Sales Team Meets In Moscow To Launch Eastern Europe Brochure
2012 Product Will Be Largest Of Any European Supplier
The Insight Vacations sales team met in Moscow last week to launch Insight’s expanded product line to Eastern Europe. The new standalone Eastern Europe brochure will feature 15 exciting tours, including 7 new itineraries, to this fascinating region, increasing Insight’s Eastern Europe product line to become the largest of any European supplier. The meeting included the entire sales and management team, including The Travel Corporation CEO Brett Tollman and Insight Vacations, US President Marc Kazlauskas. The entire team is very excited about Insight’s collection of unique itineraries and excursions, and are confident the expansion will be well-received. Read more>>

New Insight Video Stars Clients
Insight Vacations has launched a new “personalized video” promoting its tours, which travel agents can use to customize and send to their customers with their own names interspersed. The e-marketing tool is available at no charge, and consultants can also insert their agency details to create a unique call to action for their clients. Read more>>

Insight Vacations Announces 2012 Premium Europe and Britain Brochure
Top European Tour Operator Launches Their Biggest and Best Touring Line Ever
Insight Vacations is delighted to announce the launch of their 2012 Europe and Britain Brochure, including the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. With 22 New Tours, 149 Hotel Upgrades, 5 new Insight Gold tours, and 8 new destinations, Insight Vacations’ 2012 collection is the largest they have ever produced. As an Insight guest, your clients will be introduced to authentic regional cuisine, Insight’s superb selections of valuable included sightseeing and excursions, and an enriching, stylish and hassle-free journey of discovery. Read more>>

Insight Vacations Adds Southern Elegance Luxury Gold Tours
Insight Vacations is pleased to announce another addition to their luxury Gold Tour offerings for 2012—Southern Elegance. The South is an integral part of American history and culture, and Insight guests have made overwhelming requests to have this charming and elegant destination included in Insight’s luxurious Gold collection. Insight offers a glimpse into the South that you can’t get anywhere else, including wonderful hotels and unique sightseeing experiences that can only be found on an Insight Vacation. Read more>>

Insight Vacations Adds Hawaii as New Destination for 2012
Insight Vacations is delighted to announce the addition of Hawaii to their luxury Gold Tour offerings for 2012. Hawaii is a destination that has been requested for years by Insight guests and Insight now feels they have one of the best escorted products to Hawaii. Hawaii has so much to do beyond the typical resort stay and Insight Vacations makes it easy for you to experience the best that Hawaii has to offer in one great package. This incredible Hawaiian Dreams vacation is unique to Insight Vacations and includes fabulous hotels and many sightseeing inclusions that you can’t get anywhere else. Read more>>

Insight Vacations Announces 2012 USA & Canada Brochure
Top European Tour Operator Launches Their Largest North American Touring Collection to Date
Insight Vacations has released its 2012 USA & Canada brochure earlier than ever before, and featuring the best and largest North America program that Insight has ever produced. The new program features 19 tours covering the continent from Alaska to Mexico and for the first time ever, Hawaii. Three new vacations have also been introduced, all of them Gold Tours, Insight’s exceptional range of uniquely-tailored deluxe vacations. Read more>>

Insight Vacations Brings Phil Cappelli on as New Vice President of Sales Development and National Accounts
Insight Vacations is pleased to announce the addition of Phil Cappelli as their new Vice President of Sales Development & National Accounts. In this role Phil will be responsible for all National and Top Accounts as well as working with agents to grow and expand their Insight and escorted tour business. He will be based in Insight’s corporate headquarters located in Rye, NY. “I am incredibly excited to start this new chapter in my career with Insight Vacations. Insight is a highly regarded brand within our industry. I am pleased and proud to be part of the Insight Vacations team.” Read more>>

Insight Vacations Slashes 2012 Preview and USA/Canada Prices
Hot on the heels of its 2012 Europe & Britain Preview and USA/Canada Brochures release, which allows travelers to secure their spot on the 2012 itinerary of their choice earlier than ever; Insight Vacations has announced it is offering discounts of up to $1176 per person on 2012 itineraries. Read more>>

Insight Vacations Absorbs New Italian Hotel Tax
Top European Tour Operator Announces Clients Will Not Pay Additional Hotel Taxes in Venice and Florence
Insight Vacations has made the decision to absorb the cost of any additional hotel taxes the Florence and Venice City Councils plans to impose beginning this summer. With the new tax increase, travelers staying at four and five star hotels located in these cities will be charged 3 Euro per night. When guests travel with Insight, they will not pay these fees as all costs will be incurred by Insight for 2011. Read more>>

Insight Introduces New Fall, Winter, Spring 2011-12 Brochure
Top European Tour Operator Launches New Winter Product Line
Insight Vacations is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new Fall, Winter, Spring 2011/2012 Europe & East Mediterranean brochure for the November to April touring season. By traveling with Insight Vacations this winter, guest will enjoy fewer crowds, stunning destinations, and savings of up to 20% on summer prices. Read more>>

Save up to $600 on an Air Inclusive Insight Vacations Departures
Top European Tour Operator Launches 2011-2012 Winter Brochure
Insight Vacations announced today, the launch of a new, aggressive air promotion in conjunction with the release of their 2011-2012 Winter Europe. Travelers can save up to $600 per couple on an Insight Vacations 2011-2012 air inclusive Winter Brochure departure. Read more>>

Save up to $400 on an Insight Vacations Winter Departure
Top European Tour Operator Launches 2011-2012 Winter Brochure
RYE, NY - Insight Vacations announced today, the launch of a new savings promotion on 2011-2012 European Winter departures: Book and pay in full by June 24th and Save $400 per couple. Read more>>

Insight Vacations and Sabre Travel Network Enhance Partnership Program
Top European Tour Operator Couples with Sabre, Making Bookings and Data Collection Easy for Agents
RYE, NY - Insight Vacations is pleased to announce the enhancement of its already outstanding working relationship with Sabre Travel Network. Since January 2011, agents have been able to connect from Sabre’s premium relationship management product ClientBase to Insight’s Tropics reservations system. This has allowed agents to seamlessly pass agency log-in and access client data for a more efficient way to provide exceptional service to their customers and maintain detailed records on customer travel history. The complete itinerary and accounting data also gets imported back into ClientBase for comprehensive reporting and future marketing needs. Read more>>

Egypt is Open for Business
Insight Vacations Resumes Tour Operations in Egypt
RYE, NY – Egyptian Tourism is back on track. This unique and exciting destination is on the cusp of a renaissance with tourism that promises to be as significant as the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Read more>>

Insight Vacations to Resume Promoting Egypt
Top European Tour Operator Secures Special Deals to Kickstart Sales to Egypt
Rye, NY - Insight Vacations announced today its intention to resume promoting tours in Egypt. In light of the political unrest seen in the country over the past few months, the tour operator had put a hold on any advertising of Egyptian departures. Now that most governments have lifted their restricted travel directives on Egypt and tourism, Insight has decided now is the perfect time to start promoting their Egyptian product once again. Read more>>

Insight Vacations has a Royal Wedding invitation
Top European Tour Operator Announces a Very Special Departure this Spring
Rye, NY – Insight Vacations has announced an incredible opportunity to be in London on the day of the royal wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. One can only imagine how infectious the joy and excitement in that city will be during those days leading up to the wedding, especially the day of this historic event. Read more>>

Insight Vacations ask, isn't it romantic?
Top European Tour Operator Reminds the World the Gift of Travel is the Best Gift of All
Rye, NY – This is the time of year when sweethearts search for the perfect gift to show how much they care. It's the perfect time to reconnect with your significant other whether you are discovering a new destination or visiting the place where it all began so many years ago. Read more >>

Insight Vacations partners with The Conservation Foundation
To Actively promote Sustainable Tourism
RYE, NY – Insight Vacations, as part of the Travel Corporation Conservation Foundation, is committed to the active development of sustainable tourism. Read more >>

Insight Vacations absorbs new Italian hotel tax
Top European Tour Operator Announces Clients Will Not Pay Additional Rome Hotel Taxes in 2011
RYE, NY – Insight Vacations has made the decision to absorb the cost of any additional hotel taxes the Rome City Council plans to impose on travelers in 2011. Read more >>