Back in the old days when I was first a travel agent, Cosmos was a brand that did beach holidays for the family. These days they've really grown into a company that offers some really great experiences worldwide...they also have some great solo offers too, which is why I've chosen them for this months partner showcase.

Go Your Own Way!

Explore the World. Find Yourself. 

Set your adventurous spirit free, and go farther with the freedom to roam, renew, and rediscover your place in new destinations—at your own pace. Solo travel gives you carte blanche to go when you want and where you want while getting to know yourself through new places, faces, and experiences. And it’s this freedom to experience the world on your own terms that makes solo travel one of the fastest-growing travel styles today. 

Your Solo Squad.  

But travelling solo doesn’t have to mean you’re on your own. Providing the perfect balance of solo and YOLO, Cosmos handles the planning, logistics, and details, plus on-site expert guides backed by nearly a century of global travel expertise across a global support network. What does that mean for you? All the freedom with none of the headaches or hassles of planning on your own—just hand-picked hotels, must-see sites, and much-needed free time. All you have to do is pack your bags and follow your passions to unpack new discoveries about yourself and the world along the way. 

Solo Like a Pro.

You're never alone in a new place with the CosmosGO Mobile App. With GPS navigation, restaurant recommendations, shopping locales, and daily schedules, you'll have the world in your hand and all the information you need to Solo like a pro—right at your fingertips. 

Enjoy So Low Pricing!

When we set our adventurous spirit free, we go far. And when you’re your own travel squad, you’re free to discover destinations at our own pace, on your own agenda. But travelling solo doesn’t mean you’re on your own. To make travelling solo more accessible than ever, Cosmos is inviting SOLO travellers to enjoy SO LOW pricing by offering 50% OFF the single supplement for hotel accommodations on select tours across North America and Europe.*

Meet the Family.

When it comes to expertise in travel, you could say it runs in the family. Globus family of brands provides the best in holidays for a wide variety of travel styles, goals, and budgets. If you dream it, the Globus family has the perfect way to make it happen—from traditional escorted touring to budget-minded travel and world-class river cruising. Spanning over 500 vacations across more than 70 countries, the Globus family of brands brings nearly a century of travel expertise to share the world with you. 

First Class Tours

Since 1928, Globus has built a reputation as the premiere escorted tour operator with interactions, inspirations, and insight that goes beyond the surface to connect with authentic experiences. Hassle-free planning, regional Tour Directors, Local Guides, Hand-picked and tested hotels and inclusions, seamless transportation, VIP access, and rare Local Favorites go beyond the guidebook.

Value Touring Made Amazing

For travellers who care more about spending an extra day in a new destination than having a fancy chocolate on their pillow, Cosmos is the perfect answer to value-minded travellers who love—travel. Backed by nearly a century of Globus' travel expertise, worldwide escorted tours by Cosmos are nothing less than big travel dreams coming true on a budget. 

River Cruise Vacations

Discover the world along its great rivers and legendary waterways. Avalon’s Europe and Asia fleets feature our award-winning Suite Ships®, with the largest staterooms, widest views, the most modern amenities, included shore excursions, and more. Cruise through South America, and Egypt in relaxed luxury with Avalon. It’s the only time we approve of letting the world pass you by! 

Why Travel with Cosmos?

Details Done. Your Job... Fun. 

One of the greatest things about a Cosmos escorted tour is the peace of mind it provides. We take care of all the details and include transportation, hotels, professional Tour Directors, sightseeing with knowledgeable Local Guides, and even occasional meals—so you can immerse yourself fully in your travel experience! With Cosmos, you enjoy the benefits and convenience of escorted travel, ample free time to explore your destination the way you want, and longer stays in key cities so that you can immerse yourself in the local culture. You can even personalize your vacation with a great choice of optional activities. Start packing and let Cosmos turn your travel dreams into reality! 

Transportation

Spectacular train rides, breathtaking cable-car ascents, cruise ships, scenic day ferries, private first-class motorcoaches (most with free Wi-Fi)—Cosmos offers a wonderful variety of transportation for a memorable travel experience. And with Cosmos, you never have to worry about getting to the ferry on time, buying tickets for the train, or waiting in long lines to take the cable car. Just sit back and enjoy the ride! Each itinerary lists daily travel distances in kilometers and miles, so you’ll see just how close each country and destination are to each other.

Meals

When it comes to meals, Cosmos strikes a perfect balance. We include some meals (on most holidays) to save you time and money, yet we also leave enough free time so you can sample gastronomic delights on your own. See individual itinerary pages for specifics about which meals are included on your vacation.

Sights & Sounds

Our packages include guided sightseeing and scenic highlights that reveal the best of each destination. See the must-see sites with knowledgeable Local Guides who will bring each destination to life. Inside visits and special features are included in each tour description.

Sweet Dreams

After a day of traveling, you want to relax at a comfortable, clean, and attractive hotel. We select hotels with the best guestrooms, service, and food for the money, so you can rest easy knowing we've checked everything out before your check in. See individual itineraries for hotels.

Friends in Local Places

At the heart of every great Cosmos tour are the friendly, knowledgeable folks who show you around and help you maximise your free time. We go to incredible lengths to find the most professional Tour Directors and Local Guides. With commentary delivered in English, our Tour Directors are multilingual so they can navigate the world with ease and give you the richest experience possible.

Explore Your Way

No one enjoys a holiday where every second is spent on a schedule. We build free time into every Cosmos vacation, so you can eat, shop, and explore the way you want. Your Tour Director can offer suggestions for things to see and do—or you can join one of our many outstanding optional excursions. Whether you’re into art, music, food, wine, or history, we give you the freedom to truly personalise your trip with optional excursions that are meaningful to you. Best of all, you can make your selections, and even prepay for most of them, in advance online.

CosmosGO

Our free CosmosGO mobile app puts the world at your fingertips. Log in to check flight, hotel, and airport transfer information, and review your itinerary up to 45 days prior to your Cosmos vacation. While travelling, get entertainment, sightseeing, dining, and shopping suggestions for most destinations. With built-in GPS navigation, you’ll have the direction you need.

Trusted, Tried & True

With nearly a century of escorting travellers around the world, the Globus family of brands has perfected the art of travel planning. Our global network of travel partners and suppliers keeps us up to date on any and all travel guidelines, protocols, safety measures, and local laws in each destination. All you need to know is where you want to go!

Cosmos Cares

We’re dedicated to protecting the places we visit. By using environmentally-friendly motorcoaches and partnering with preservation and sustainability initiatives, we’re helping ensure the world’s icons will be here to thrill travellers for generations to come.

Gratuities included in the tour cost

We believe in providing a hassle-free experience for our valued customers, which is why we’re including gratuities across our touring brands of Globus and Cosmos for some destinations.

Award-winning customer service

We've been awarded the ServiceMark with Distinction accreditation from the Institute of Customer Service, which is based on customer satisfaction and employee engagement! 

Results from a survey, conducted by the Institute of Customer Service, were benchmarked against UKCSI Tourism results in July 2023 and our overall score of 96.7 was benchmarked against 69.1 for the Leisure and Tourism sector and 78.3 for all other sectors. 

Our customers rated us highly for helpfulness and competence of our staff, while our employees scored highly in continuity, credibility and capability, so when you book with the Globus family of brands, you can rest assured that you're in good hands! 

Why Tours are the Way to Go

Dreaming of your holiday of a lifetime is exhilarating and inspiring. Actually planning all the details is another thing entirely. From the tedious hours of research, coordinating air, hotel, ground transportation, and the perfect excursions—all while saving money—can take the air out of your travel dreams. That’s where Cosmos comes in.

A Cosmos escorted tour offers the fun without the frustration, opening the doors of discovery all over the world for budget-minded world travellers. If you’re new to the world of touring, here’s exactly what’s included in a tour, and just what’s in it for you! 

Tours Are a One-Stop Shop.

The true traveller wants to get to their destination and go. Time figuring out transportation, accommodations, and logistics is time away from the locals, legends, and landscapes. A tour is like a master key that opens every door, easily unlocking the essential elements of a holiday for you. Cosmos includes pre-selected hotels, guided city sightseeing, a dynamic assortment of transportation, and select meals to fuel your curiosity and quests.

Tours Take the Wheel. 

Complicated transfers, train schedules, and taxi services in foreign cities can be a nerve-wracking experience. A tour arranges your essential transportation – from motorcoach to rail, air, and boat – and includes it in the package price, so that getting to all of your dream destinations is easy, laid-back, and part of the fun. Many of Cosmos’ state-of-the-art motorcoaches even feature free Wi-Fi.

Tours Laugh at Long Lines.

No one travels to wait in lines. A tour not only includes pre-planned and pre-purchased visits to the iconic sights, but also leverages its connections with other travel operators to quickly get you to the other side of the ropes. While independent travellers may have to wait in line up to six hours during peak travel times at the must-see sights, Cosmos travellers skip the lines, snap more pics, and move on to the next sight on their bucket lists.

Tours Balance the Views with the “Do’s.”

A tour is much more than “on your left” and “on your right.” Tours maximize your sightseeing so you have plenty of time to pursue your own interests while travelling. If your dream is to tango in Buenos Aires, sketch the narrow alleys of Prague, or snorkel off of Kauai, you’ll have the leisure to do so. Cosmos tours feature longer stays in key cities so that you can listen, learn, and truly immerse yourself in the local culture.

Tours Go with a Pro.

It’s not just the places that make a journey incredible, it’s also the people. Escorted tours include Tour Directors and Local Guides – knowledgeable locals who know the legends and logistics of your destination. Expert guides and storytellers, Cosmos Tour Directors share the tales that bring the sights and scenes to life – and advise you on the best ways to experience your destination on your own.

Cosmos Tours Offer More Bang for Your Buck, Yen, or Euro.

Cosmos makes it easy to breeze through your bucket list with convenient hotels, essential transportation, the must-see attractions, and select meals–and rolls them all into one affordable package. With buying power that individual travellers simply don’t have, value-minded Cosmos tours can save you up to 40% compared to purchasing all of these components on your own. In fact, Cosmos offers perfectly planned and amazingly affordable itineraries to Europe, North America, South America, and Northern Africa. Cosmos tours put the world within reach for savvy travel lovers around the globe!

If you'd like to see an example of the kind of tours Cosmos offers click here, or visit the offer section of the newsletter.