Xmas market City Hall (winter snow)

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Goodies from Insight Vacations bring early Christmas cheer to travel agents

Leading premium and luxury tour operator, Insight Vacations, will have travel agents here laughing ho-ho-ho all the way to the banks with its 2012/13 Winter Europe programmes. Showcased are Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean (Italy, Spain, Portugal and The Alps), and Eastern Mediterranean (Morocco, Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Israel). But the cherry on the Christmas Pudding is Insight Vacations’ announcement of discounts of up to 32 per cent off its Summer rates plus early bird and group purchase savings which will help travel agents ring in the Christmas cheer and cash register.

The new programmes feature 28 premium Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries including three new, fully escorted winter tours (please see appendix for more details):

• 9 Days Rome to London which showcases a different side to some of Europe’s popular cities
• 8 or 11 Days Sicily In Depth with Malta Option which provides an eye-opening look into the fascinating history of art and culture in the largest of the Mediterranean Islands
• 9 Days Highlights of Spain which covers the classic hotspots and introduces new sights, sounds and experiences in Spain

“There is something special about travelling to Europe in the Winter months. There is a distinct festive atmosphere at the Christmas Markets and Europe is picturesque and colourful in Autumn,” said Ms Sheryl Lim, Regional Director of Asia, Insight Vacations.

“We have provided fantastic savings of up to 32 per cent less than our Summer rates. Many of our 2012/13 Winter Europe tours are even priced lower than the 2011/12 Autumn, Winter and Spring prices. Early birds can also save up to an additional 7.5 per cent and those who travel in groups of 5 to 8 can save up to a further 5 per cent if they book early. The new Winter Europe collection offers even more choices besides value,” added Ms Lim.
There are four escorted tour modes that agents can suggest for travellers to choose from:

• City Breaks which are perfect for city lovers who are independent and wish to visit a specific spot with ease.
• Multi-Country Discovery is the perfect introduction to Europe.
• Regional Exploration is ideal for leisure travellers who aim to understand a specific destination in-depth.
• Christmas Markets are treasure troves of art and crafts, and traditional fare which are unique to this festive season.