Introducing new Insight Choice for the majority of the 100+ premium escorted journeys

Insight Vacations, the award-winning global leader in premium escorted journeys is excited to get travellers up close and personal with the launch of the new 2020 Europe and Britain collection with 100+ magical journeys including 5 brand new trips. Also, new for 2020 is Insight Choice, where guests can choose their own adventures. On the majority of this year's European guided journeys, Insight's Travel Directors will offer clients the choice of two included experiences. Guests can choose experiences reflecting their varied interests from art, fashion, food, local traditions and nature excursions.

New for 2020 is an exclusive Insight Experience in Spain, a visit to the Cristina Heeren Foundation in Seville, a private flamenco school and beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant which provides scholarships to deserving students. Insight Vacations and its not-for-profit Treadright supports the school with the scholarships to help ensure that the flamenco tradition lives on in the local community and continues to create opportunities for generations to come. Guests will participate in a dance class and have front row seats to watch a fiery flamenco performance.

“As 'Europe Specialists,' we have further enhanced the art of travelling in style with our commitment to enhanced personalization during our guests' guided journeys where they can choose their Insight Choice experiences to suit their interests and select their preferred restaurants on Dine-Around evenings for more intimate settings with smaller groups of companions,” said Anthony Lim, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold Managing Director. “Our guests can also choose Optional Experiences, offering a range of activities during their free time and they can let our Travel Directors know their travel preferences in advance with our innovative MyInsight online travel portal.”

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Insight Vacations has added 5 new trips and has a separate Ancient Civilizations collection for 2020, featuring 18 trips to 9 countries. Guests are invited to explore some of the world's most ancient civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and the India subcontinent.

A NEW trip to discover the beauty of the English countryside and explore historic heritage attractions:

Country Roads of Wales, Devon & Cornwall 

Travel and relax in style on this NEW 11-day journey filled with top-rated highlights showcasing the enchanting villages and extensive countryside of Wales and South-west England. Visit Exmoor National Park in Somerset, and spend 2 nights at Bovey Castle, nestled in the beautiful valleys of Dartmoor National Park. Fans of English novelist Thomas Hardy will be able to visit Mapperton House, the film location of the movie adaptation of his book “Far from Madding Crowd,” starring Carey Mulligan. Guests will also get to spend two nights relaxing at the five-star Red Carnation boutique hotel, Summer Lodge Country House, made famous by its links with the Thomas Hardy, with its drawing room originally designed by him.

At Brecon Beacons, a mountain range in South Wales, guests will have an Insight Choice to explore the stunning fauna and flora on a hike with a ranger or join a lecture with a naturalist. Enjoy an Insight Experience of Devonshire tea with the Lady of the Manor, Caroline Huyshe in her stately home at Sandhouse in Dorchester.

Guests can also enjoy these brand new Insight Choice experiences on the following itineraries:

Glorious Switzerland

Start of the day in Lucerne with a “Relaxed Start” with departures starting after 9 am. After ascending Mount Stanserhorn in its unique open-top cable car, guests have an Insight Choice between joining a Swiss ranger to learn about local flora and fauna or take a leisurely walk through the scenic marmot park leading to the summit for breathtaking 360-degree panorama views.

French Heritage
In Paris, guests have an Insight Choice to take a shopping tour of Paris around the vibrant Right Bank led by a Local Expert or join a local foodie to explore small boutique shops and sample delectable sweet treats and delicacies.

European Rhapsody

In Vienna, Austria's capital city, guests have an Insight Choice between a visit to a traditional Viennese Café to enjoy local specialities of coffee and the famous Sachertorte chocolate cake. Or they can listen to Mozart's musical masterpiece and participate in a Viennese Waltz dance lesson.

Britain & Ireland Explorer
In the charming town of Killarney, guests have an Insight Choice between a scenic ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car or can take an easy paced hike with a Local Expert along the lakeshore.

Romantic Britain & Ireland
In the heart of Devon, guests have an Insight Choice between a walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor National Park or a scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour to explore the stunning coastline views.

In celebration of the biggest premium journey collection of the year, Insight Vacations is offering a 10% discount with an Early Payment Discount for clients who book and pay in full by 28 February 2020*. In addition, past guests, also known as Club Bon Voyage Members can save up to 5%.

For more information, please visit www.insightvacations.com. 

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About Insight Vacations
As a global leader in premium guided vacations, Insight Vacations has been crafting magical journeys that embody the “Art of Travelling in Style” for over 40 years. Through meticulous planning, detailed preparation and boundless passion, Insight's collection of award-winning itineraries showcase the most outstanding destinations and curated experiences in Europe, North America, Northern Africa and India. Guided by a highly-skilled Travel Director, guests can look forward to travelling in smaller groups, savouring authentic dining and enjoying a range of immersive Insight Experiences. To find out more, visit insightvacations.com.

About The TreadRight Foundation

Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's (TTC) family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to help safeguard the planet, wildlife & people for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported over 55 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The Foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism through conservation, leadership and support for communities. The Foundation's priorities are set by the Steering Committee. Past project partners include WWF, Conservation International, WildAid, The Travel Foundation and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include supporting various women's social enterprises, the recently announced Wildlife Conservation Society's Big Cat fund, WE.org and working with inspiring nature advocates like Céline Cousteau, Costas Christ and Terri Irwin. To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at treadright.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using our hashtag #MakeTravelMatter.

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Caption: Guests enjoying a game of pétanque on the Country Roads of France journey

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(Aerial view of Bovey Castle in Dartmoor National Park). Plase include Photo Credit: Visit Britain / Jason Hawkes

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Brecon Beacons

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