DaVinci Heats Up Travel Industry and Virgin Vacations Has Just the Fling

The worldwide popularity of The DaVinci Code has the travel industry abuzz with bookings to Rome, Paris and London. As travelers clamor for vacation deals, Virgin Vacations announces fling vacations to London, Paris and Rome.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) June 1, 2006 -- The unprecedented popularity of The DaVinci Code has Americans flocking to the Internet to book vacations to the central cities in the book and motion picture -- London, (http://www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/pub_detail.asp-iDept-333-id-19632-k-751-nav-1) Paris and Rome.

“I just have to see these places with my own eyes,” Anita Rubio, 35, Island Heights, NJ explains. “I’ve never been to any of the places in the book but now I can’t wait to go,” she continues.

Rubio, like many other Americans have become enthralled with the places that bring the book to life throughout London, Paris and Rome. “We have seen a tremendous increase in inquiries about London, Paris and Rome,” Jeanne DeSmedt, President, Virgin Vacations explains.

Announcing a series of “fling” vacations including a 4-Night London Fling (http://www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/pub_detail.asp-iDept-333-id-19632-k-751-nav-1) that includes round-trip air transportation and 4-nights accommodations starting at $1249 per person, Virgin Vacations is bringing many vacationers to the cities that offer center stage to the characters in the book.

“We love the fact that our customers can take a London Fling (http://www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/pub_detail.asp-iDept-333-id-19632-k-751-nav-1), a Paris Fling and a Rome Fling -- three great vacations at terrific prices,” DeSmedt explains. “You can say it’s the DaVirgin Code if you wish,” DeSmedt offers with a smile.

As the worldwide phenomenon ratchets up as a result of the release of the film, interest in trips to London, (http://www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/pub_detail.asp-iDept-333-id-19632-k-751-nav-1) Paris and Rome will continue to increase as Americans look to experience and see these great cities in the book.

About Virgin Vacations

Virgin Vacations (http://www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/pub_detail.asp-iDept-333-id-19632-k-751-nav-1) offers a varied product line, which includes “Exclusively Virgin” vacations to the UK and Europe featuring round-trip air on their award-winning carrier, Virgin Atlantic Airways. Their recently expanded travel menu now includes Europe, Asia, South Africa, the South Pacific, and Central and South America. This additional expansion offers travelers the opportunity to choose complete vacation packages or the option to create their own personalized holiday.

Booking inquiries

Check out all of the online specials and details, and book your next Virgin Vacation at www.virgin-vacations.com, or through our reservation center by calling 1-888-YES-VIRGIN (1-888-937-8474).

Press Inquiries

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