Washington, D.C., February 2010 --Grandtravel is guaranteeing the departures of all their 2010 program of hands-on adventures. So whether grandparents and grandchildren wish to "mush" across an Alaskan glacier pulled by Alaskan huskies, train as the gladiators once did in ancient Rome, learn the art of Tuscan cooking, attend two of London's top theater productions, dine atop the Eiffel Tower, or spend time with a cadet at the nation's Naval Academy, Annapolis - they can book with the assurance that they will not have to make any alternate plans. These 2010 deluxe offerings -- "Italy's Splendor," "London & Paris," "Alaskan Adventure" and "Washington, DC & Williamsburg, VA" -- each offer two summer departures -- guaranteed -- detailed on Grandtravel's visitor-friendly web site: www.grandtrvl.com. Prices range from $2,995 to $6,995 (C$3,197 to C$7,569) per person, double.

As a premier provider of luxury vacations exclusively for grandparents and grandchildren, Grandtravel has built a reputation of offering activity diverse and educationally rich programs that address the varied interests of the two distinct generations and act as a wonderful platform to promote the intergenerational bond. No matter the tour, grandparents and grandchildren will find plenty of opportunities to share their experiences and bring home lifelong memories - not to mention bragging rights.

"Alaskan Adventure" offers a very hands on exploration of the largest state in the U.S.: a visit with Jeff King, the four-time winner of the 1,049-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race; landing on a glacier in a helicopter; rafting in Denali National Park; cruising along the Chena and Tanana Rivers on a sternwheeler riverboat; panning for gold; and seeing the world's largest chocolate waterfall. The 10-day adventure departs on July 9 and Aug. 13; prices are $6,595 (C$7,043) per person, double for adults and children 12-17, $5,995 (C$6,042) triple; and $6,195 (C$6,618) double and $5,695 (C$6,084) triple for children 7-11.

The other domestic option puts faces to historical names in the world's most powerful city, Washington, DC, and offers a stroll through 18th-century life in Colonial Williamsburg. The two generations learn the craft of espionage in DC's Spy Museum; visit the city's top sites and monuments - Lincoln, Vietnam War, Blair House, the National Air & Space Museum and Arlington; spend the day in Annapolis; have lunch with 'Martha Washington' while at Mt. Vernon; meet the local 18th-century artisans of Williamsburg; and listen to tales of haunted Washington during a special walk. The seven-day introduction to our history costs $2,995 (C$3,197) per person, double; $2,695 (C$2,880) for triples and departs July 3 and 11.

Two international sojourns immerse Grandtravelers in the incredible cultures and sights of London, Paris and Italy. Grandtravel's "London & Paris" takes in the "must see" sightseeing of both capitals -- in London: Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre; in Paris and surroundings: the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the basilica of Sacré Coeur, the Palace of Versailles; Monet's home in Giverny; the Montmartre district and the Musée d'Orsay. A ride on London's Eye offers a twilight view of the city. Two evenings at the theatre are included in London and a Bateaux-Mouche dinner cruise on the Seine is a feature of the Paris stay while meal highlights include lunch in Covent Garden, the setting used for "My Fair Lady", and dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Departures of the 10-day exploration -- July 10 and Aug. 7 -- are $6,995 (C$7,569) per person, double; $6,780 (C$7,245) triple.

Grandparents and grandchildren explore Venice, Florence, Siena and Rome, showcasing the best that Italy has to offer on "Italy's Splendor." Together, the two generations create Venetian masks; visit a wine cellar to learn how wine is made; take a private cooking lesson with a Tuscan chef; float along the elegant canals of Venice in a gondola; tour the architectural wonders of St. Mark's Square, see the dungeons and weapons in Doges' Palace, and explore the Roman Forum, Colosseum and majestic Pantheon, St. Peter's Church and the Sistine Chapel. Grandtravelers watch Murano glass blowers create their signature colored glass, pony trek across the Tuscan countryside and step back in time at the 16th-century Palazzo Vecchio, where participants get to view areas not normally open to the public. Prices for the 12-day adventure are $6,995 (C$7,569) per person, double, $6,780 (C$7,245) for triples; departing July 5 and Aug 2.

Adjustments to the itineraries for small groups may be necessary. Prices include deluxe or best available accommodations with private bath, most meals, transportation, admission to all scheduled attractions and events, en route activities for children, pre-departure guidance, the services of a professional tour manager, a Grandtravel Activity Director (always an experienced educator or youth counselor), and service charges and hotel taxes. Tour managers manage the on-tour logistics to ensure grandparents and grandchildren can relax and enjoy their experience. And, it is not just biological grandparents who are welcome to participate -- surrogate grandparents, such as aunts, uncles and friends, are welcome as well.

Further information and reservations can be obtained from Grandtravel, 1920 N Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-1601; telephone, (800) 247-7651, (202) 785-8901, web site www.grandtrvl.com.

Contact:
Elliot Gillies, (212) 724-7783, elliotgillies@gzpr.com