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Globus and Cosmos unveiled dozens of European vacations, including new getaways, travel styles and savings of up to 20 percent, compared with 2009 prices.

“We know many vacation-deprived travelers are gearing up to get away in 2010,” said Scott Nisbet, president and CEO of the Globus family of brands.

“And, we’re providing them more ways to stretch their travel dollars abroad. Our European tours give Americans an inclusive-style of travel with incomparable exploration and enrichment opportunities. And, as a bonus for Americans looking for a guilt-free getaway, most costs for our vacations are both planned for and paid upfront in U.S. dollars.”

As part of its 2010 Europe offerings, the company is touting savings. Popular Globus vacations benefiting from discounts include: Italy’s Great Cities (nine days, Rome, Florence and Venice) priced from $1,599; Introduction to Ireland (eight days, Dublin, Ennis, Killarney and Waterford) priced from $1,039; Imperial Splendors (11 days, Munich, Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg) priced from $1,599; and Normandy, Brittany & Châteaux Country (nine days, Paris, Caen, Mont St. Michel and Blois) priced from $1,789.

In 2010, Globus and Cosmos are offering a variety of travel styles, including Panorama and Regional Discovery tours ranging from seven to 27 days, all-inclusive river cruises, family-focused getaways a Platinum Collection of vacations and new LeisureScapes (extended-stay packages from Cosmos).

In addition, Globus offers travelers Vignette vacations, designed for a new generation of touring. These getaways offer more time in each city, centrally located hotels and at least one train as a mode of transportation.

Travelers interested in embarking on a Globus or Cosmos European getaway can benefit from even more savings, receiving $300 off/couple the air-inclusive price on any 2010 Globus, Cosmos or Monograms Europe vacation when booking between now and Dec. 1, 2009.

In addition, Globus and United/Lufthansa are offering travelers incredible savings to nearly 20 European destinations from select U.S. gateways.

Globus/Lufthansa roundtrip from JFK sample fares include London from $428, Paris from $442, Rome from $445 and Amsterdam from $424.

Littleton, Colo.-based Group Voyagers, Inc. is the privately held company that markets and sells the Globus family of brands within the United States. Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways offer travelers unparalleled tour, independent travel package, river and small ship cruise options.

One of the world’s largest tour operators, Globus has more than 80 years of international travel experience. For more information, call 800-221-0090 or visit www.globusfamilypartner.com