TORONTO — The Globus family of brands has launched Independence by Globus, in a move that will see the most popular itineraries in the Monograms brand moved to Independence by Globus.

Also part of this change, Monograms brand will be discontinued by the end of 2022.

“With Independence by Globus, our guests are free to enjoy the many benefits of touring, on their own and without the group,” said Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands.

“They can look forward to enjoying travelling better in destinations across the globe, on their own, with hand-picked hotel accommodations, hand-selected optional excursions and the services of local experts to uncover the perfect ways to spend their days on vacation,” she added.

Independence by Globus vacations include accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing and transportation between cities. As it does with all Globus itineraries, the company can also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers, says Bishop.

Independence by Globus offers two, featured vacation options for independently minded travellers …

• ‘Independent City Stays’ featuring some of the world’s most spectacular cities across Europe, South America and Asia and 2)
• ‘Independent Tours’ offering travellers a larger swath of featured destinations and countries around the globe

The company says that clients who choose an Independence by Globus itinerary can explore confidently with the expert support they need, including helpful hints and recommendations from Globus Local Hosts. They also have access to the brand’s GlobusGO app with insider tips.

Independence by Globus travellers will also receive a list of hand-selected optional excursions to enhance their getaways as well as seamless extensions and destination add-on ideas.

“For those who love Globus but want to venture further, enjoying the world their way, without the group, Independence by Globus gives travellers the ‘I’ time they crave on vacation,” added Bishop.

Here’s a look at some of the new Independence by Globus itineraries …

Independent Rome, Florence & Venice

Independent London & Paris

Independent South Africa Sojourn

Kenya Private Safari

East Africa Private Safari

Independent Peru Highlights

Independent Costa Rica Wonders

Independent Brazil & Argentina

Best of Australia & New Zealand

Great Barrier Reef & Sydney

Naturally New Zealand

Independent Bangkok & Phuket

Independent India: The Golden Triangle

Treasures of Japan