Cosmos Tours has launched an aspirational range of new 'bucket lister' holidays for 2017 to the most exciting and thrilling worldwide destinations with a free VIP chauffeur service included.

The choice includes experiencing the incredible sights of Northern India from a luxury train, a tour of Peru & Bolivia to see the famous Machu Picchu, Indian Ocean luxury beach holidays, safari game viewing in Botswana's spectacular Okavango Delta as well as city breaks in the USA's Deep South to soak up the region's musical heritage.

 Offering best value for money, all 2017 holidays regardless of date of booking include a FREE VIP chauffeur service* for a relaxed journey to and from the airport as well as an early booking offer of up to £200 off per couple if booked before 31 August 2016.

 The increasing single traveller market is catered for with an exciting choice of holidays where the single room supplement has been waived meaning savings of up to £500. The choice includes some exciting classic and small group tours to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Mexico as well as Eastern Canada & USA and the Deep South. Prices are from £1605 per person.

 Enjoy old style luxury aboard the 'Deccan Odyssey train from Mumbai on two new rail journeys; the 10 day 'Hidden Treasures of Gujarat' (from £4325pp) or Indian Exploration – Mumbai to Delhi (priced from £4299pp).  In opulent style with fully equipped guest cabins, the train's 21 air-conditioned Royal coaches provide two restaurants, lounge and even spa and gym facilities. The luxury train holidays offer a high level of service and incredible daily sightseeing excursions to experience the surrounding historical sights, palaces, local traditions and cultures as customers continue the journey in complete comfort.     Vadodara, Mumbai and Gir National Park are just some of the highlights. A range of extensions are available in Shimla, Amritsar and Goa.

A newly expanded 'Indian Ocean, Dubai & Beyond' beach holiday programme is featured with new destinations, resorts and higher graded hotels.   Newly featured is the Maldives with a broad choice of twenty island resorts packaged with return flights and boat or seaplane transfers. Offering complete flexibility, customers can choose duration as well as preferred airline and flight timing to suit the individual (8 days from £1729pp).   Ras-Al-Khaimah is a newly featured Emirate just 40 minutes from Dubai airport offering a quieter setting and five star hotels and facilities. Multi-centre combinations are highlighted so agents can suggest the best combination for their customers.

African safari, city and beach stays have been increased with the introduction of 'Botswana's Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls (from £4775pp) to add to the existing choice of Kenya, South Africa and Namibia.

Offering a superior touring experience with first class hotels, more included sightseeing and meals, eight new 'Select by Globus' tours have been added across the USA and Canada.   Itineraries have been designed to include authentic local experiences 'Local Favourites' as flagged in the newly designed brochure. These include wine tasting at Pataha Flour Mill and cowboy singalong on the 11 day 'Glacier National Park & Washington Wine Country' (from £3169pp), cutting your own record at Nashville's Studio B on 'Sights & Sounds' of the South tour or a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site Taos Pueblo on the 11 day 'Historic Trains of the Old West' (from £2869 pp).

 Rob Goodwin, Head of Product & Commercial commented: “Having listened to our customers of where they want to travel to next, we are delighted to offer our most diverse holiday range to date. From visiting the Canadian Maritimes during the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo to having breakfast at Whistler's Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre, we are providing the most unique and authentic local experiences available on an exclusive basis for our customers. These fascinating local experiences combined with the expert knowledge of our experienced tour directors will bring destinations to life for our customers.”

 He added: “The journey to the UK departure airport is often the most stressful part of a holiday so we have included a privately chauffeured home pick up service as standard for all customers to provide them with most relaxing start and finish to their holiday regardless of when they book with us.”

Destinations in the new North America & Worldwide brochure include USA, Canada, Central & South America, Africa, Indian Ocean, Dubai & Beyond, Sri Lanka & India, Asia, Far East, Australia & New Zealand. A range of direct flights are available to North America and many worldwide destinations from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Bradford, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Prices lead in at £1325pp for the 10 day 'Cities of Eastern Canada' tour to include the newly introduced VIP chauffeur service, return flights, 8 nights hotel accommodation, guided excursions and the services of a professional tour director.

 All prices quoted include a free VIP Chauffeur Service, return flights, accommodation and airport transfers.

 Ring Cosmos Tours on 0800 440 2797 or visit www.cosmostoursandcruises.co.uk

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*The FREE VIP chauffer service is available within a 50 mile radius of UK departure airport with pick up time confirmation by the driver 48 hours in advance. If customers live further than 50 miles away from their departure airport, extra miles are chargeable at £1.70 per car per mile. The service is offered in an air conditioned private car from the customer's home address to the entrance of the airport terminal.   On the return, customers are met in the arrivals hall for the journey home.

Note to editors:

Cosmos Tours Ltd is one of the UK's leading travel companies with unrivalled experience and expertise offering a worldwide choice of escorted tours, resort stays, multi-centre holidays, rail journeys and ocean and river cruises.  The travel company is associated with the international Globus Travel Group founded in 1928 which remains family owned with headquarters near Lugano, Switzerland.

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Helen McNaught, Press & PR Manager

Tel: 020 8315 4520, email: hmcnaught@cosmostours.co.uk