How would you like to vacation in Greece, Italy, Egypt, or other amazing locations for under $1000, with only a $250 deposit?  It can be done through Cosmos, a value (i.e. affordable!) escorted tour brand! 

Here are Cosmos' best (land only) values for 2010-their packages save you around 30-40% vs. booking all the segments separately on your own!:

-Jewels of Morocco from $805
-Cairo, Alexandria, & the Mediterranean from $949
-Leisurely Tour of Turkey from $955
-Jewels of France from $979
-Prague, Vienna, & Budapest from $989
-Jewels of Spain & Portugal from $989
-Greek Odyssey from $995
-Tunisian Adventure (North Africa) from $995
-Magic of the Italian Lakes from $999
-British Panorama from $999

But what exactly does this price include? 

-Convenient & comfortable hotel accommodations:  Moderate First Class, First Class, or Superior Tourist Class
-Sightseeing with local guides
-Many meals
-Transportation in between cities (not airfare though, although they do run frequent airfare promotions!)
-Professional Tour Director
-LOTS OF FREE TIME!  Escorted tours certainly aren't what they used to be.

These tours are a hassle-free, comfortable, and affordable way to experience somewhere new & unfamiliar!

Well, I'd have to say this is a pretty darn good deal.  Essentially you're getting TWO very different (yet still very Disney!) family vacations for the price of one!

Receive a FREE Disney Cruise Line 3-Night Bahamas cruise with the purchase of select Adventures by Disney departures!  Book by 1/15/2010 for travel with Adventures by Disney through 10/2/2010 and Disney Cruise through 12/15/2011.

Never heard of Adventures by Disney?  Well, that's probably why they are offering such a great promotion! :)  Here are just some of the eligible vacations available through this offer:

-Italy
-China
-Australia
-Alaska
-Grand Canyon
-Germany
-Costa Rica
-Canadian Rockies

Why travel with Adventures by Disney?  Click here to find out!

The 3-night Disney Cruise Line Bahamas Cruise is fabulous as well considering all of this is included:

-All meals
-Most non-alcoholic beverages (bottled water is additional)
-All entertainment, including movies, shows, the Oceaneer Club for the kids, pools, & parties
-A visit to & meal on Disney's own private island, Castaway Cay-the characters visit you on the island as well!
-Port fees

Our family is going on a Disney Cruise in January, so stay tuned for lots of details from that experience! :)

It really wasn't fair for me to tempt you with all those mouthwatering New Zealand details and pictures, then not provide you with any details on how YOU can get there! Sorry about that... Here are two options for you, although the possibilities are really endless! 

Collette Vacations has been in the escorted tours business for over 91 years-check out their vintage ad below!  They offer some really amazing destinations and tours, including a South Pacific Wonders tour that covers New Zealand & Australia.  Check it out here:  South Pacific Wonders.  Their current special, which must be booked by 10/31/2009, might make it a bit easier for you to get to NZ next year:  buy 1 airfare & your companion flies for as little as $699! 

Another option for a journey to New Zealand is through Gap Adventures.  Check out their New Zealand Travel & Destination Guide.  Although not QUITE in the same price range or category, you probably won't be able to help yourself from ALSO perusing their 3 Trips & Tours for Space!!!  I'll have to see if they offer a really great travel agent discount for that one!

Enjoy!