Conde Nast Traveler's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards Names Grand Circle's River Fleet #2 In the World

BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Circle Travel's river ship fleet was ranked the # 2 "World's Best River Cruise Line" in Conde Nast Traveler's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards.  This is the seventh year in a row that Grand Circle's fleet has been rated among the world's best in the prestigious magazine's annual survey.    

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Results of Conde Nast Traveler's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards are derived from a survey of the magazine's subscribers.  This year, 28,876 readers responded to the survey, which asked them to rate the world's best cities, hotels, airlines, cruise lines and more.  In the river ship category, readers rated their experiences based on the ships' activities/facilities, cabins, crew/service, design/layout, food/dining, itineraries/schedule, and shore excursions.  

"We thank Conde Nast Traveler and its readers for recognizing our efforts to provide excellent river cruise experiences for our travelers at exceptional value," said Grand Circle Chairman and CEO Alan E. Lewis.  "We are proud of our ability to connect our travelers with local people in homes, schools, and communities and to be able to offer our river cruises at the best value in the industry.  In fact, if a traveler finds a lower price on any comparable river cruise departure, we will match the price.  We are committed to offering travelers the best price in the industry."

Grand Circle provides river cruise and cruise tours to Americans 50 and older, including throughout Europe, Russia, China and beyond.  The company offers pre-and-post trip cruise options with every program in order to extend both value and choice to travelers.

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About Grand Circle Corporation

Established in 1958, Grand Circle is the leader in international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans aged 50 and older. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., the company has more than 30 offices throughout Asia, the South Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.  Through its travel brands Grand Circle Travel and Overseas Adventure Travel, the company offers a wide range of river cruises, small ship excursions, extended stay vacations, escorted tours, and adventure programs.  Grand Circle Foundation, its charitable arm, has donated or pledged more than $50 million to educational, humanitarian and cultural organizations since 1992.

SOURCE Grand Circle Corporation