NORWALK, Conn. -- Virgin Atlantic Vacations released its fall and
winter travel packages in its Britain and Beyond product line,
effective through March 31.
Highlights follow:
Clients can experience England's countryside on a hiking or
biking soft adventure vacation.Designed with the American traveler in mind, the tours allow
participants to experience the local culture.
Three-night plans begin at $599, per person, double, plus tax.
Nine-night packages begin at $1,199, per person, double. Rates are
based on departure from New York's Kennedy Airport, with additional
Virgin Atlantic gateways available at supplemental rates.
A range of escorted motorcoach tours are being offered this
season, operated by Insight Vacations.All plans cover roundtrip air, a selection of meals,
sightseeing, entrance fees and transportation fees.
The Gems of Britain program highlights England and Scotland, and
takes participants on in-depth tours of London and Edinburgh.
Packages for the seven-night trip start at $1,220, per person,
double, plus tax.
Starting at $1,399, per person, double, Virgin's Focus on
Britain tours include cities and the countryside.
The 10-night plan focuses on London, Edinburgh, Stonehenge,
Roman Bath, Stirling Castle, and scenic drives through Wye Valley,
the Scottish Highlands and the Northumberland Moors.
The European Breakaway is a 10-night trip starting at $1,549,
per person, double occupancy, plus tax.
Travelers will see the Eiffel Tower, Heidelberg Castle and the
White Cliffs of Dover.
Customers looking to remain in London can book the three-night
London Jaunt, which is priced from from $399, per person, double
occupancy, plus tax.New this season is a six-night London Excursion, beginning at
$499 per person, double, plus tax.From London travelers can visit other parts of Europe with
combination city excursions that include Scotland, Ireland, Paris,
Barcelona, Madrid and Rome.
For families, Virgin's Spotlight on Family itinerary provides a
comprehensive tour of London, with adult accommodations beginning
at $699, per person, double, plus tax, and children at $399, plus
tax.Value-added a la carte options include theater, day-trips and
sightseeing tours. Virgin Atlantic serves London from 10 U.S.
gateways: New York (Kennedy), Newark, Los Angeles, Orlando,
Chicago, San Francisco, Washington (Dulles), Miami, Boston and Las
Vegas.
From London, Virgin Atlantic Airways serves South Africa,
Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, the Caribbean, China and India.
For reservations and inquiries, call Virgin Atlantic Vacations
toll-free at (888) YES-VIRGIN or visit the carrier's Web site at www.virgin.com/vacations.