19 March 2008

Family members more popular than friends as travel companions

Insight Vacations says that they have seen a rise in the number of families choosing to travel on its premium escorted touring programs, with passenger research showing relatives are the most popular travel companions after spouses, beating out friends.

Lorraine Sharp, managing director, Insight Vacations said, Ã¢â¬ÅâœTaking the trip of a lifetime with your relatives is a fun and exciting way to enhance family relationships, discover the world together and build memories which last a lifetime.

Ã¢â¬ÅâœChoosing an escorted tour is great value for families. Not only are many meals, superior accommodation and unique premium highlights included in the tour price, Insight also offers fantastic savings for families travelling together.

Ã¢â¬ÅâœGroup discounts are available when five or more adults are travelling together. This discount means that each person in a group travelling at the same time receive five per cent off the cost of their tour. Bigger savings are available for groups of more than nine people.

Ã¢â¬ÅâœThe Young Traveller Discount is available when an adult shares a room with a young traveller aged 5-17, with the latter receiving a 10 per cent discount off the cost of their tour.

Ã¢â¬ÅâœOn an Insight holiday, families can rest assured that everything is taken care of, so all that is left to do is to sit back, relax and enjoy some quality time together in a special destinationÃ¢â¬~.

Insight Vacations offers premium quality, leisurely touring vacations throughout Britain, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia the Eastern Mediterranean, Canada and America.

Travelling with Insight VacationsÃ¢â¬â¢ means a holiday of the highest standard; perfectly planned itineraries, impeccable service, centrally located first class hotels, superb cuisine, a professional tour director and unforgettable sights and experiences with many premium highlights worth hundreds of dollars included in the holiday price. For more information, visit www.insightvacations.com

A Report by The Mole