Enjoy Seasonal Signature Dining in Europe with Insight Vacations

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Vacations (http://www.insightvacations.com), the leader in premium and luxury escorted journeys, takes travellers on a sensory journey to Europe to enjoy the delicious local cuisine and flavourful wines with a savings of up to $478 per couple* on an extensive range of European trips departing in Autumn, Winter and Spring if booked by October 31^st, 2014. The program includes 34 premium journeys featuring an exclusive collection of Signature Experiences during the most festive times in each European destination.

"Whether it is a visit to a local market with an array of regional food stalls or to a family winery to sample to local product, we believe these Signature Experiences can be enjoyed anytime of the year," said Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada. "Travelling to Europe in the winter months gives Canadians access to Christmas Markets, fresh seasonal ingredients and traditional dishes and with our Signature Dining options such as Dine-Around evenings, we ensure our guests get to try whatever their appetite desires."

Italian Intermezzo

Insight Vacations guests on the nine-day Italian Intermezzo guided journey will visit Italy's most famous and best loved cities from Milan to Rome. Signature Experiences like visits to artisans in Venice for masks, gondolas and glass blowing will show travellers how the skilled crafters create these iconic pieces. In Florence, guests will visit the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Statue of David. They will witness the wonders of Rome with sightseeing led by a local expert to the Roman Forum, Colosseum, and VIP access into Vatican City to see the Sistine Chapel with a private tour of the Bramante Stairs. Guests will dine in a restaurant adjacent to the Piazza Navona for their Celebration Dinner, with a delicious Roman feast and musicians serenading your table with classic Italian love songs.

Magical Switzerland

Beneath the breathtaking, snowcapped Matterhorn, along the shores of Lake Geneva, and exploring the medieval town of Lucerne which sparkles with a festive air during Christmastime, clients on the eight-day Magical Switzerland escorted journey will be transported to a panoramic paradise. A visit to the chic ski resort of St. Moritz lets clients enjoy the spa, shops and restaurants at leisure. A ride on the Glacier Express, an Insight Signature Experience, takes travellers to through the heart of the Swiss Alps. Clients will enjoy Signature Dining with a Welcome Reception with dinner and wine in vibrant Zurich and at the end of their trip they will join in on a Celebration Dinner with an evening of local specialties and seasonal cuisine in Geneva at a prized Swiss restaurant.

Highlights of Spain

True to its name, you'll find only the highlights here; the Alhambra, the Modernist architecture of Barcelona, Madrid's Prado Museum, the Andalusian capital of Seville and Cordoba's Mezquita to name but a few. From Barcelona to Madrid, Insight guests on this 10-day Highlights of Spain escorted journey will enjoy Signature Experiences such as a paella cooking class in Valencia led by a master chef, taste and learn about the light-red wines of the Valdepenas region, and in Seville, they enjoy lavish Signature Dining while taking in a fiery Flamenco performance.

For more information, please visit www.insightvacations.com or contact your local travel agent.

About The TreadRight Foundation

Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has donated more than USD 2.5 million to sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The Foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.

TreadRight's past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society's inaugural "World Legacy Awards," WildAid and inspiring wildlife advocates like Terri Irwin.

To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at treadright.org.

About Insight Vacations

For more than 35 years, Insight Vacations (www.insightvacations.com) has been designing the world's finest escorted travel itineraries. Insight offers 113 journeys to more countries across Europe than any other operator and provides the same legendary service across North America, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Morocco, Egypt and Israel.

Insight guests enjoy The Art of Touring in Style with business-class legroom aboard customized luxury coaches, intimate groups of just 40 travellers and the services of an experienced Tour Director who acts as 'travelling concierge.' Each expertly planned itinerary includes a range of Signature Events for a unique and authentic look into the history and culture of each destination. Throughout their trip, guests will stay in handpicked hotels that are centrally or scenically located and have the perfect balance of guided and independent exploration.

For more information, visit us at http://www.insightvacations.com, on social media at http://www.facebook.com/InsightVacations and http://twitter.com/InsightVacation, and join the conversation using the hashtag #InsightMoments.

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*Terms & Conditions: Prices are per person, twin share, land only. Additional Single supplements apply. Autumn, Winter & Spring Early Payment Savings - For new bookings only. Offer is only valid on trips featuring the Early Payment Discount in the price panel. The offer is for a strictly limited period and can be withdrawn at any time. This offer is only valid on tours found in the Insight Vacations 'AWS' brochure. Not applicable to City Breaks, Eastern Mediterranean, tours that include cruise components and Red Hot Deals. Valid on new bookings only and must be booked between September 17th, 2014 - October 31st, 2014. A $200 per person deposit is required within 3 days of booking and Full Payment is due by indicated payment in full date. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts where stated. This offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Sample savings of $478 per couple is based on 5% Early Payment Discount for the 17 Day - Highlights of Europe, March 25, 2015 departure. ^Frequent Traveller - Club Bon Voyage saving is applicable to guests who have travelled on an Insight tour within 5 years. Not available on all tours. Visit www.insightvacations.com for full terms and conditions.

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