As the pandemic continues to linger, some want-to-be wayfarers are looking for bucket list vacations that don’t require a passport or a trip across international waters. As such, Globus and Cosmos are highlighting a host of North American itineraries across tour styles – taking clients from mountains to Mounties, Canada to California, and Yakima to the Yukon.
North America is chock-full of treasures and unexpected twists and turns that include historic towns, quiet canyons, lost cultures, and picture-perfect national parks,” says Globus family of brands managing director for Canada Stéphanie Bishop.
“For travellers interested in staying near ‘home sweet home,’ we’re helping to pave the road back to travel with an incredibly diverse portfolio of North America vacations,” she says, citing new ‘Undiscovered’ and ‘Choice Touring’ options from Globus, plus outdoor getaways and Small-Group Discovery vacations. “We are offering countless ways for travellers to enjoy a close-to-home getaway this year.”
To that end, Globus and Cosmos have unveiled a flexible and diverse portfolio of North America adventures, giving travellers countless opportunities to travel while staying closer to home. Among them:
‘Choice Touring’ by Globus
New for 2022, Globus is helping travellers to design their own discoveries across North America with six new Globus itineraries:
• From the Top – Western Canada by Design: Eagles soar and wineries pour on this 8-day journey from Vancouver to the parks and peaks of Western Canada.
• Mad About Mounties – Eastern Canada by Design: Discover Eastern Canada on a 7-day vacation from Toronto to Montreal. How clients explore is up to them. Sailing a serene lake, sipping sparkling wines or soaking in a Scandinavian spa? Standing in a field of lavender or upon a famous vineyard? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, guests choose when, where, and how.
• Boogie & Blues – The Southern US by Design: More turn-of-the-century architecture or another sweet tea? March in the footsteps of Civil Rights heroes or boogie through rhythm and blues? Harper Lee mysteries or Hellen Keller histories? On this 8-day tour, YourChoice Excursions promise a soulful, toe-tapping, lip-smacking journey from New Orleans to Nashville.
• California Dreamin’ – Northern California by Design: Head west for a 9-day adventure with the pioneer spirit of Northern California. Which complimentary excursions to choose? Riding the rails or gliding by kayak? Soaring to mammoth views or singing the Folsom blues?
• Sunny Days, Starry Nights – America’s Rocky Mountains by Design: Get outward-bound on an 8-day adventure in the Rocky Mountains. Participants can channel their inner mountaineer by rafting rivers, riding chairlifts, and glamping on a starry night.
• The Bold & The Brewtiful – Mid-Atlantic America by Design: Guests make their own history following in the footsteps of the US’s first patriots on this 9-day journey.
‘Undiscovered’
Launched at the start of the pandemic, Globus and Cosmos “Undiscovered” North America vacations invite travellers to trade the clamour of city crowds for the calm of North America’s countryside. Some favourite “Undiscovered” tours include:
• Globus Bourbon, Bridles & Bluegrass: On this undiscovered vacation, travellers will enjoy intoxicating views, music, customs, and cuisine.
• Globus Southern California Charms: This Undiscovered tour of Southern California explores Golden State getaways and sunny stretches of coastline; the golden age of Hollywood and smaller towns that truly shine.
• Globus New England & The Hudson Valley: From the Salem Witch Trials to the Headless Horseman, New England is home to some of the nation’s oldest settings, stories, and sagas. Fact, fiction, and fantastic scenery abound on this vibrant vacation and historical journey.
• Cosmos Exploring the Pacific Northwest: Travellers are invited to clear their schedule and palates for this tasty, undiscovered tour through the natural wonders, lush wilderness and picturesque wineries of scenic Washington and Oregon.
‘Naturally Spectacular’
For those who are looking to enjoy some of the most majestic scenery in the world in wide-open-spaces, Globus and Cosmos offer dozens of getaways celebrate Canada’s scenery, including these two favourites:
• Globus Newfoundland & Labrador: Quaint lighthouses, rainbow-coloured houses and other bright sights abound on this tour of Newfoundland and Labrador, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Globus Wonders of the Maritimes & Scenic Cape Breton: Throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, tiny fishing villages, giant whale, and the grandest of scenery come to call.
Groups
For 2022, Globus and Cosmos are making group experiences even smaller on all itineraries worldwide – including hundreds of North America departures – with Small-Group Discovery tours. With an average of just 24 guests per tour departure, the tours promise “more room to roam while getting up-close and personal with North America’s most fascinating places.”