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DELRAY BEACH, FL, July 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- July is here and it's time to start thinking about Christmas! Yes, that's right--there isn't a better time to get a jump on Christmas holiday planning, and Insight Vacations is making it easy this year! Winter is a great time to travel for so many reasons: the savings are a big attraction of course, and flights are often substantially cheaper too, but that's just the beginning. There's a different, more intimate feel to Europe in the off-season. The crowds are smaller and the local people more friendly and relaxed. There are more opportunities to see things off the beaten path and really get to know a destination. Many parts of Europe are very temperate in the months between November and April, including popular destinations such as Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Italy . Plus, you can always find that fairy-tale vision of snow-capped Alps, if that's what you're searching for. If you've missed out on Insight's first Christmas sale, they are offering a new savings of up to $885 per couple on Autumn, Winter, and Spring travel from now through October 31, 2013.*

Insight itineraries like Amazing Spain and Portugal are the perfect winter escape. Sunny skies, beautiful landscapes, and glorious architecture make these popular vacation destinations. For those eager to savor an enchanting winter wonderland and Europe's Old World charm in a festive setting, Insight's Christmas Markets tours are ideal. There are four tours featuring these delightful seasonal bazaars: the 9-day German Christmas Markets , 8-day Prague, Vienna and Budapest featuring Christmas Markets ,10-day Alpine Christmas Markets , the 10-day Winter Wonderland featuring Christmas Markets . All of these itineraries have guaranteed departures ! For a real treat, travelers are invited to share Christmas or the New Year with Insight, with an included Festive Celebration dinner.

Insight Vacations is offering travelers up to five percent off selected 2013/14 Winter Europe tours when they book and pay in full by October 31, 2013 . Additionally, previous passengers can take a further five percent off with the Frequent Traveler Discount and save up to $855 per couple.* Combined with competitive airfares during this travel season, Insight Vacations can make this the best Holiday Season ever!

Insight guests enjoy more intimate groups, limited to just 40 passengers, the services of an experienced tour director and the assurance of staying in top selected hotels which are centrally or scenically located. Travel in style on Insight's luxury reconfigured coaches with more legroom so the journey is as enjoyable as the destination.

Take advantage of the included sightseeing worth hundreds of dollars, ensuring your holiday budget goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels and sightseeing experiences, you'll be astounded at the value of an Insight Vacation.

Insight Vacations has accumulated an international following by providing outstanding service and quality tour packages to the savvy traveler who seeks better accommodations, choices in dining, and smaller group sizes all while staying in the most desirable locations. For over 30 years, Insight Vacations has been the leader in premium escorted tours and cruises to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Canada and the United States.

For more information, please visit our website at www.insightvacations.com . For reservations, contact your favorite travel agent or call Insight Vacations at (888) 680-1241.

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*Applies only to tours featuring the 5% 'Early Payment Discount' in the price panel - see our new 2013/14 Winter brochure . The $885 per couple savings is based on the 5% 'Early Payment Discount' combined with the 5% 'Frequent Traveler Discount' for past Insight Guests. Savings reflect the December 24, 2013 departure of 17-day Highlights of Europe tour. CST No. 20687545-20.

About The TreadRight Foundation

The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2008 by The Travel Corporation (TTC) to undertake conservation work and foster sustainability in the tourism industry.

Collectively funded by TTC's family of brands, TreadRight supports projects that fall under the themes of water, biodiversity, leadership and community, and which drive the foundation's vision to preserve the earth's unique environments and diversity for future generations.

To date, TreadRight has donated more than US $1.5 million to sustainable tourism projects around the world, in addition to supporting the World Travel & Touism Council's 'Tourism for Tomorrow' awards . To find out more about the foundation visit: www.treadright.org .

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