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Saturday, January 02, 2010

Consider an Independent Vacation for your next Family Vacation? Here is a press release from the Globus family of brands about their new and improved Family Tour Programs.

LITTLETON, Colorado – September 2009 – According to Monograms’ Independent Travel Study (conducted by Kelton Research, 75 percent of Americans feel pressure to make their vacation fun, not only for themselves but for those they’re traveling with.   This feeling of wanting to provide the perfect getaway is especially true when taking the family on vacation.  Whether they’re interested in single- or multi-city getaways in multiple destinations on five continents or On the Road Driving Vacations or Rail Getaways in North America, Monograms provides travelers on-site and around-the-clock support to reduce stress and increase their fun-factor.

“Monograms is dedicated to simplifying the vacation planning process for families,” said Steve Born, vice president of marketing and customer care for the Globus family of brands.  “We take care of the details – before and on the trip – with help from a group of dedicated customer service representatives and expert Local Hosts around the world, so families traveling with us can focus on fun and togetherness.”

Monograms’ Independent Travel Study also revealed that nearly 30 percent of travelers say choosing a bad hotel or place to stay is one of the worst vacation planning mistakes they can make.  And, nearly 60 percent admit that the biggest hole in their vacation planning abilities is finding places and activities that are unique.

According to Born, these concerns can be prevented, when traveling with Monograms.  “We carefully select hotels that not only provide travelers the comfort and amenities they desire, but are also located in the heart of each destination.  And, by pairing families traveling abroad with on-site Local Hosts in each destination, we can help them personalize their vacation by pointing them in the right direction to ensure they’re experiencing local culture while exploring the passions and interests of younger and older travelers alike.”

And, providing more value to families, Monograms offers discounted travel for young travelers.

Visit http://www.independentvacations.org/ for a full list of itineraries and offerings.