1st Class Holidays: America 2016 by First-Class-Holidays

America

2016

CELEBRATING

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

ESTABLISHED 1996

From the glitz of cities like New York and Las Vegas to the stunning beauty of its national parks, America has something for everyone.

1st Class America From incredible touring through the spectacular National Parks to relaxing on golden beaches, exhilarating city breaks to amazing cruises; stunning hotels and resorts to heart stopping theme parks and rail journeys, America has something for everyone and is the perfect destination for a tailor made holiday. We are experts in American tailor made holidays; our dedicated team have hundreds of years of experience between them and delight in crafting holidays to the exact requirements of our discerning clients.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE Tailor Made Holidays (Hotels, sightseeing & transfers) Flights Rail Travel Car Hire

10-12

Florida

29-31

Fort Lauderdale

14-15

Miami

Motorhomes 16-18 Eastern USA New York

20-23

Boston

24-25

New England

26-27

Bar Harbor

Cape Cod

Kennebunkport

Jackson

Newport

North Conway

Southern USA

Clearwater

Fort Myers

Key West

Naples& St Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Sarasota Orlando Deep South

New Orleans

30 31 32-33 32

Memphis

Nashville

Western USA

Stockbridge

Las Vegas

Stowe

Grand Canyon

Chicago

Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park

Philadelphia 28

Lake Powell

Washington, DC

Monument Valley

34-36

Yellowstone National Park

Phoenix & Scottsdale

TAILOR MADE SERVICE

Tucson Los Angeles

SPECIALISTS IN SERVICE

39 40-42

Airport

Beverly Hills

Downtown

Hollywood

41-42

Anaheim

Long Beach

Santa Monica

West Coast California

Carmel & Monterey

San Diego

Santa Barbara

San Francisco

44-45

Napa Valley & Sonoma

Yosemite National Park

Portland Oregon

Seattle

FULL ABTA & ATOL PROTECTION

AWARD WINNING TOUR OPERATOR

Cruising Hawaii

50-51

Caribbean 50-51 Washington & Oregon River Cruising

52-53

Independent Rail Holidays

54-60

Self-Drive Touring

61-80

Western USA

62-67

Central USA

69-71

Eastern USA

72-77

Southern USA

78-80

Escorted Coach Touring

81-109

Western USA

82-94

Cross USA

96-97

Southern USA

95, 98

Eastern USA

99-101

Hawaii Oahu

Important information

110-112

Big Island

Booking Conditions

113-114

Kauai & Maui

Your Holiday

Your Choice, Your Way

America is an enormous country and offers the opportunity for a vast range of holiday options from escorted touring to motorhomes, self-drives to city breaks, beach resorts to theme parks, rail holidays to cruises; in fact, you name it and you can probably do it in the Unites States of America. Whether you’re looking for a pre-packaged holiday or one tailored to your specific itinerary our expert staff will be pleased to arrange your perfect holiday to your exact requirements and offer advice on that all important holiday choice. Throughout this brochure you will find a wide selection of the most popular hotels, lodges, sightseeing tours, rail journeys, cruises and other independent travel arrangements. However, no brochure could ever include all the products and services that the USA has to offer, so if your plans include something that is not featured in our brochure, please call or email us – we have access to thousands more hotels, tours and packages and if you should ask us for something that we don’t know about we will find it for you.

20 Years of Award Winning Service It’s 20 years since 1st Class Holidays began and our personal, friendly service and attention to detail has made us an industry leader in tailor made holidays and our service has been recognised with a number prestigious awards:

• Investor in Customers: Exceptional

• Best Specialist Destination Operator

• Travel Agents Favourite Tour Operator

• GPT International Partner of the Year

• Long Haul Operator of the Year

You can book your holiday with the peace of mind that your money is safe. Holidays with flights in

FINANCIAL PROTECTION

this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (5421) and land-only holidays are ABTA (W3550) proctected. We are a tour operating member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), and are also licensed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). We are a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO). This represents Britain’s leading independent tour operators and encourages high standards of quality and service. We abide by their Code of Conduct and adhere to the AITO Quality Charter which can be viewed on www.aito.com. Visit the website to find out more about the Association or call 020 8744 9280. We strongly recommend that you use the professional services of a fully trained and qualified independent travel agent when making your reservation.

Self Drive Tours Driving around the USA is an experience in itself for many people, so if you are happy to drive and prefer a pre-planned route, our self-drive tours are just for you. These tours include all hotels and a car for the tour duration. Some tours may also include attraction admission tickets or sightseeing and adventure excursions (city tours, etc.). Each route has been planned to include all the main attractions of the area, distances have been well thought out so that the mileage covered each day is achievable without having early starts and late finishes, and they all allow ample time for stopping and sightseeing enroute. Each tour includes a comprehensive information pack that gives essential information on the areas you are visiting, offers local sightseeing suggestions, route maps and detailed driving instructions. Take a look at pages 61-80 for some ideas. If you’re a free spirit and prefer to take to the open road with not much pre planned and find your own route we can offer car-hire, you’ll find more information on pages 14 & 15. If you would like us to book hotels in key locations, we are more than happy to do that and would recommend it in busy periods.

Escorted Tours America is a country just made for touring and if you’re perhaps a first time visitor unsure about driving on the wrong side of the road, or prefer not to drive, then an escorted tour is an ideal way to see this vast and wonderful country. Travelling as part of a group you’ll have a tour director to guide and inform you about the history and culture; show you the best sights and photo stops and offer a wealth of advice and information along the way. You can relax and enjoy the views while someone else does the driving and soak up the culture with new found friends from around the world. From the spectacular fall foliage of New England to the stunning scenery of the Grand Canyon and national parks; the dramatic coastline of the California to the laid back lifestyle of Memphis and the Big easy, we’ve something for everyone. Take a look at pages 81 to 109 to find out more.

Independent Rail Tours There are some iconic rail journeys in America and we’ve combined some of the best into spectacular independent holidays. Combining some of America’s stunning cities with spectacular scenery and relaxing rail travel they offer an ideal way to see the country. See pages 54 to 60 for more information.

Spectacular Rail Journeys Crossing America by train is a jaw dropping experience, with stunning mountain vistas and lakeshore panoramas. Riding the rails of the west coast can be equally spectacular, from the northwest city of Seattle to the bright lights of Los Angeles there’s some stunning coastal scenery; or head south from Chicago to the Big Easy, or from Boston and New York to the nation’s capital or the sunshine state of Florida.

Travel by Motorhome There can be no better way to see this extraordinary country than with a motorhome, your own home on wheels. Given its wide-open roads and ample camping opportunities, America is the ideal place to hire a motorhome and take to the open roads. What could be simpler than getting in your vehicle and driving, then, when you feel you’ve travelled far enough for one day, or if you find yourself in a stunning destination – simply find yourself a campsite (there are hundreds to be found) and set yourself up for the night, or for a few days, and explore your favourite area in more detail.

Hotels From the spectacular resorts of glittering Las Vegas to the charming lodges of the national parks; the quaint country inns of New England to smart city hotels; ranches to roadside motels; sunny beachside resorts to luxury private villas, there’s something for everyone in America. Whatever your dreams, we’ve something to fulfil them.

Flights to America Choosing your airline is important and we offer many major airlines flying from the UK to America such as British Airways, Virgin and United. To give you total freedom all of our tour options are exclusive of flights leaving you free to choose the airline that suits you best. You don’t have to book your flight with us. Even if you’ve already made your own flight arrangements, perhaps to use frequent flyer points or because you prefer to travel with a different airline, you can still book your car, hotels and other services with us. Whatever you need, from a few nights’ accommodation to your complete itinerary... we’d be delighted to assist.

Cruising What better way is there of visiting numerous towns and villages without having to change hotels every night; watching the world float by as you cruise the oceans, then exploring each port of call during one of the many shore excursions offered by your cruise line. We offer a wide selection of cruises with some of the leading cruise lines of the world. Cruise the Inside Passage to Alaska and the eastern seaboard from Québec to New England; explore the beautiful Hawaiian Islands or cruise the Caribbean Islands. And for something different there’s a unique river cruise along the Oregon - Washington State border. Our Alaska and New England cruises are detailed in our Canada brochure - please ask us for a copy. You’ll find Hawaii, the Carribean and our new river cruise on pages 50-53.

Your Tailormade Holiday If you’ve looked through our pre-planned tours and find that none include everything you want to do, then our tailor made service is just for you. We have been involved in the planning and preparation of detailed holidays for many years and would be delighted to share our knowledge to help you plan your perfect holiday. Pages 10 to 49 of this brochure feature an extensive range of services that can be pieced together to make your perfect holiday. On these pages you will find all the information you need to make your own holiday itinerary. • Flights • Car hire • Motorhomes • Rail travel • Hotels in most towns & cities • Sightseeing tours and packages • Cruises Call us for a personal quotation on: 0161 888 5607 or e-mail us at: america@1stclassholidays.com Take a look at our website for lots more hotels, tours, cruises and services as well as even more detailed information about America in general. Visit us at www.1stclassholidays.com

Quality Documentation Two to three weeks before your departure date, you will be sent a quality comprehensive documentation pack which will include a day-by-day itinerary, airline e-tickets, all the necessary hotel and travel vouchers, luggage allowance information, luggage labels and lots of general information on your destination. All this is presented in a quality A5 zipped wallet, the perfect size to slip into your carry-on bag.

Western USA The drive along the California coast is one of the most spectacular in the country and a total contrast to the cosmopolitan feel of San Francisco, the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles and the Hollywood movie scene or the atmosphere of Seattle with its colourful Pike Place Market, the first Starbucks and amazing views from the Space Needle.

Las Vegas Extravagantly opulent hotels, shows that could grace any Broadway or London stage and a non-stop round the clock fun time attitude all combine to make this the entertainment capital of the world. It didn’t become known as” Sin City” for nothing…..

National Parks From the verdant greenery of the fabulous Yosemite National Park to the arid starkness of Bryce Canyon and Zion to the sheer majesty of the Grand Canyon, America’s national parks are something to behold and nothing beats Old Faithful exploding in the Yellowstone National Park.

Eastern USA Head to New England for white clapperboard houses, quaint village greens and stunning fall foliage. Historic Boston is compact and great for a few days whilst the attractions of New York City are well known around the world. Historic Philadelphia and the nation’s capital Washington D. C. have more than their share of history and wonderful architecture.

Florida & The Deep South From Cotton fields and plantation homes to Martin Luther King and “the King” himself, the Deep South is a melting pot of cultural diversity. Florida is a holiday playground like no other, from the miles of soft sandy beaches on the Gulf Coast to the theme parks of Orlando; the Art Deco buildings of Miami’s South Beach to the relaxed laid back atmosphere of the Keys and the natural beauty of the Everglades.

Hawaiian Islands Stunning beaches, a great climate and spectacular volcanic scenery that every “Five-O” addict will recognise are just some of the things that make this chain of volcanic islands so special; the sea food is fabulous and the people are warm and friendly. What more could you want?

Driving distances in America WESTERN USA DRIVING DISTANCES (MILES)

1138 1255 807 807 1124 1460 1460 1332 759 841 SEATTLE

689

1056 1117 985 985 788 1029 1174 728 YELLOWSTONE

751

736

421

662

622

536

369 SALT LAKE CITY

1017 1079 1269 1269 749 911 448 DENVER

788 813 1088 1008 573 465 ALBUQUERQUE

372 356 751 684 293 PHOENIX

271 332 571 491 LAS VEGAS

MIAMI 296 416 196 YOSEMITE

ORLANDO 382 502 SAN FRANCISCO

235

ATLANTA 438 121 SAN DIEGO

665

LOS ANGELES

NEW ORLEANS

469 639 866

NASHVILLE 533

249

687

MEMPHIS 212

388

825

BOSTON

395

914 1053

1311 1100 1521 1098 1295 1503

NEW YORK 215 1096 885 1306 883 1080 1288 PHILADELPHIA 94

WASHINGTON DC NIAGARA FALLS

309

1016

804

1225

787

994

1202

141 229 443 883 671 1090 638 845 1054

478 417 410 469 936 726 1257 916 1201 1410

EASTERN USA DRIVING DISTANCES (MILES)

World Traveller

British Airways Airbus A380

Club World

British Airways British Airways, the national flag carrier, flies direct from London to 21 US destinations and offers onward connections with oneworld® partner American Airlines across the United States.

World Traveller is a full-service economy

Club World combines premium levels of

class, packed with all the comfort and benefits you

comfort and service with the freedom and flexibility

expect from British Airways at an affordable price:

to make every journey unique and unforgettable.

Relax and recharge your batteries before the

• Free baggage allowance

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure,

flight in one of BA’s elegant departures lounges

• Meals and full bar service

there’s a Club World seat with your name on it.

stocked with fine wines and drinks, refreshments,

• Personal entertainment system with

Imagine your favourite armchair, your bed, your

newspapers, magazines, and comfy sofas.

complimentary headphones

dining table and your office integrated into one. Your Club World seat will adapt to your personal

There’s also a range of business facilities for when

• Family-friendly features and kids’ activity packs Your seat is ergonomically designed and comes with an adjustable headrest, lumbar support and recline. Your World Traveller experience also includes a few

dining and entertainment: • Your own spacious suite for working or relaxing

as possible, including a comfy cushion, blanket,

• Comfy chair that converts into a 6ft fully flat bed

toothbrush and toothpaste - plus flight socks and an

• Delicious food and drink with flexible dining

eye mask on request.

• Access to private lounges and spa treatments

entertainment awaits you with hundreds of the latest films, documentaries, television, music, audio books and games; personal flat screen and headphones with on-demand service that lets you choose what you want when you want it on most flights.

World Traveller Plus is a premium economy service, a more comfortable, relaxing

FLIGHTS TO AMERICA

some sleep, or just unwinding with our world-class

extra features to help make the journey as enjoyable

Entertainment at your fingertips: A whole world of

needs, whether you plan on working, catching up on

experience on longer routes offering:

• Effortless comfort and flexibility • Memory foam headrest and quilted blanket • Luxury amenity kit with Elemis skincare products and accessories • Power supply for laptops and other electronic devices

First is your ticket to exceptional comfort and impeccable service; it’s the finest way to travel. Your First suite is a haven of style and comfort where sophisticated and contemporary British

head rest and foot rest

design meets impeccable service and attention to

• Small, intimate cabins with attentive service

detail. Whether you want to unwind or get down to

• Delicious meals and full bar service • Personal entertainment system with noise• Larger free baggage allowance • Extra leg room to stretch out, sit back and relax, sleep or work • Comfy cushion, blanket and amenity kit with toothbrush, toothpaste, flight socks and eye mask • Power supply for laptops and other electronic devices

of calm and tranquillity.

you need to work including free Wi-Fi at most major airports. Connecting flights are available from Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle.

• Dedicated check-in desks and priority boarding

• A wider seat with greater recline, lumbar support,

reducing headphones

Travel Club or First and you have access to a world

Sample low season fares From London to

World

Traveller Traveller Plus

Club World

Atlanta

£777 £1150 £3011

Boston

£493 £1094 £3321

Chicago

£742 £1185 £3629

Dallas

£826 £1245 £4059

Denver

£844 £1286 £4225

Houston

£803 £1245 £3798

Las Vegas

£971

£1411

£4578

Los Angeles

£816

£1259

£4083

Miami

£573 £1618 £3491

New York

£709

business, you’ll find you’re equally well equipped.

Orlando

£629 £1341 £3061

Your suite includes:

Philadelphia £628 £1002 £3451

• A personal power supply for laptops and electronic devices • Your own private, spacious suite • A fully flat bed with mattress and duvet • Delicious and indulgent dining • Access to luxurious lounges and spa treatments • Exclusive and attentive service • On-board elegance

£1083

£3180

San Diego

£853

£1295

£4158

San Francisco

£799

£1242

£4211

Seattle

£946 £1388 £4034

Tampa

£629 £1455 £3061

Washington DC

£693

£1067

£3451

Sample fares based on low season midweek travel including taxes & supplements in effect at the time of printing.

All fares shown were correct at time of printing, however are subject to change without notice. Some flights may be seasonal or not operate daily. Fares are only valid when taken in conjunction with other arrangements from this brochure. Full conditions of your fare will be quoted at time of booking. Please see page 110 section 1 for additional information.

BusinessFirst

United Economy Plus

United Airlines Boeing 777

United United offers non stop flights from no fewer than six UK airports to New York, and from London, Manchester and Edinburgh to their other regional hubs, giving unrivalled access to onward connections to over 300 towns and cities across America.

Non Stop Flights

UNITED Economy Plus

United Global First®

United offers direct non stop flights from six UK

With United Economy Plus you can enjoy extra

Experience United Global First® on three-cabin

airports:

space and added comfort with additional legroom.

aircraft. Enjoy an oasis of privacy and comfort in

From London Heathrow to

Economy Plus seats can be purchased at check-in,

United Global First Suites®, which offer 180 degree

or are complimentary to customers with premier

flatbed seats, personal audio video on demand

status in United’s MileagePlus frequent-flyer

entertainment systems and exclusive multi-course

• Chicago - 3 flights daily

programmes (subject to availability).

menu options designed by world-renowned chefs.

• Houston - 3 flights daily

Economy Plus available on most international

On the ground, you will have access to United First

• San Francisco - 2 flights daily

aircraft

International Lounges and United Arrivals Lounges,

• Los Angeles daily

UNITED BusinessFirst®

United First Suite® seating is available on 747, 767

• New York (Newark) - 5 flights daily • Washington DC - 3 flights daily

From Manchester daily to • New York (Newark) • Washington DC From Edinburgh to • New York (Newark) - 2 flights daily • Chicago (daily summer only) From Belfast, Birmingham and Glasgow daily to • New York (Newark)

where available, plus a chauffeur-drive service.

Onboard, fully recline in the 180 degree flatbed seat

and selected 777 aircraft

providing up to 6 feet 6 inches of sleeping space whilst enjoying the gourmet menus designed by

On-board entertainment

United’s Congress of Chefs and complemented by

All International aircraft offer on-board seat back

award-winning wines and champagnes.

entertainment, some offering personal “on demand”

On the ground, take advantage of exclusive priority

systems so you control what you watch and when,

check-in, access to United Arrivals lounges in

pausing movies for the meal service or a snooze.

selected locations offering showers, breakfast

This system may not be available on all aircraft.

From hubs at New York, Houston and Chicago there

and business services and United ClubSM or Star

are onward flights to over 300 USA destinations.

Alliance® member lounges worldwide (where

More Choices

UNITED Economy Spacious and comfortable with ergonomically-

available). Flatbed seats on all 747 and 757 and select 767 and 777 aircraft

United is a member of the Star Alliance network, which provides a comprehensive end-to-end service for frequent flyers.

legroom, adjustable headrests and a 5 inch recline. Onboard, enjoy complimentary meals and soft drinks. UNITED Economy

BusinessFirst®

Sample fares from London Heathrow

Sample fares From London Heathrow

Weekend supplements: These apply for travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, please call for an

New York

From £698

New York

From £2781

accurate quotation.

Chicago

From £754

Chicago

From £3338

Washington DC

From £768

Washington DC

From £3010

Child Fares: Children aged 2-11 years & infants under 2

Los Angeles

From £902

Los Angeles

From £3753

San Francisco

From £915

San Francisco

From £3665

Sample fares based on low season midweek travel in

economy including taxes & supplements in effect at the

BusinessFirst® including taxes & supplements in effect

time of printing.

at the time of printing.

receive a discount - details on request

FLIGHTS TO AMERICA

designed seats providing up to 33 inches of

Virgin Atlantic B747

Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy

Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic flies direct from London to nine cities in the USA and from Manchester to Orlando, Atlanta and Las Vegas. Now in partnership with Delta airlines, they offer onward connections to hundreds of cities across the USA.

Economy Class

Upper Class

Your comfortable seat has room to work, sleep

Whether you want to sleep, eat or chill out, Virgin

or just relax. There’s a choice of three mains, kids

Atlantic Upper Class is a spectacular way to travel.

meals, complimentary drinks and snacks. Choose

Relax in the pre-flight luxury of the Clubhouse. Put

from over 300 hours of the latest entertainment on

your feet up in your Upper Class Suite, with the

your personal seat back screen.

longest fully flat bed in business class. Eat what you

Premium Economy

want, when you want with the delicious freedom

A dedicated check in, priority boarding; a wider seat

on-board bar. They’ve tailor made the experience

San Francisco

£717

£1236

£4224

with 38 inches of legroom; a welcome drink and a

to ensure you’ll arrive at your destination feeling

Washington DC

£670

£1061

£3464

choice of three meals served on china; a healthy

refreshed.

From Manchester to: £1556

£4560

menu. Enjoy a drink and make new friends at the

piece of fruit or a cheeky ice cream while you watch

Sample low season fares From London to:

Premium Upper

Economy Economy

Class

Boston

£569 £1089 £3332

Chicago

£705 £1179 £3561

Las Vegas

£893

£1376

£5042

Los Angeles

£813

£1420

£4094

Miami

£547 £1137 £3674

New York

£444

Orlando

£626 £1151 £4102

£965

£3191

Las Vegas

£758

a movie and then you and your bags come off the

Orlando

£533 £1351 £3076

plane first.

Atlanta

£725 £1265 £2993

Sample fares based on low season midweek travel including taxes & supplements in effect at the time of printing.

Saga Class

Icelandair Iceland’s national carrier offers a low cost service from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Aberdeen via Reykjavik to several American cities and there’s the opportunity to stop over in Iceland too. Offering flights to Boston, Chicago, New York,

FLIGHTS TO AMERICA

Washington, Orlando, Denver, Minneapolis, Portland

(Oregon), Seattle and Anchorage; Icelandair is well placed to serve the most popular gateways for holidays to America.

Economy Class Economy class offers a 32” seat pitch with seat back entertainment and free non-alcoholic drinks and 2 pieces of checked hold luggage each no more than 23 kg and 10kg carry on luggage allowance. Meals are available to purchase.

Economy Comfort Economy Comfort additionally offers 33” seat pitch, priority check-in, lounge access, free alcoholic drinks and inflight meals , free headsets and 2 carry on bags, each no more than 10 kg.

Sample low season fares From London to: Boston

Economy

Economy Comfort

Saga Class

£593 £1123 £1568

New York

£593

Washington

£593 £1123 £1568

£1123

£1568

Orlando

£593 £1123 £1568

Saga Class

Chicago

£650 £1591 £2483

Saga Class offers wider seats, 40” seat pitch, priority

Denver

£650 £1591 £2483

Minneapolis

£650 £1591 £2483

Portland, Oregon

£700

allowance of 32kg per piece, free meals, headsets,

Seattle

£695 £1820 £2643

alcoholic drinks and Wi-Fi.

Anchorage

£699 £1824 £2647

check-in, lounge access, enhanced checked luggage

£1825

£2648

Sample fares based on low season midweek travel including taxes & supplements in effect at the time of printing.

Empire Builder

Sleeper Class: Private Bedroom

California Zephyr

Amtrak Rail There’s no better way to see a country than from the comfort of a railway carriage, an ever changing kaleidoscope of scenery passing by your window, and nowhere is that more true than in the USA. You’ll see places that are never seen when travelling by road, where the only access is from rail tracks laid many years ago by pioneers making their way west across the country. Amtrak® offers a comprehensive system of rail travel across the United States linking over 500 key cities; from transcontinental to intercity routes, there’s bound to be a routing to suit your needs.

Amtrak Rail Journeys

Sleeper Class Travel

Selected Amtrak® Routes^

Your journey matters as much as the destination,

Sleeping Car accommodations provide long distance

California Zephyr®

that’s the main reason many travellers prefer Amtrak

travellers the choice of a Roomette, Bedroom or

San Francisco - Salt Lake City - Chicago

Rail. Travel in comfort from city to city or cross

Bedroom Suite (two adjoining bedrooms) that can

San Francisco-Chicago: Sleeper Roomette from

country, with long-distance trains offering dining as

accommodate one to four people. The daytime

£288 | Bedroom from £920

well as comfortable accommodation.

seating converts to beds at night. Electrical outlets, climate controls, reading lights, a small closet and

Capitol Limited®:

Convenient City to City Travel Unlike air travel, Amtrak trains take you from city

Roomettes feature an in-room toilet and washbasin

centre to city centre, so there’s no need or expense

with restrooms and a shower located nearby.

of additional transportation once you arrive. You

Bedrooms offer a sink and vanity with enclosed

will enjoy comfortable seating, full amenities, and

toilet and shower facilities. Accessible bedrooms

friendly service whether you travel from New York to

are available with in-room sink and toilet. Bed linens

Washington DC or Los Angeles to San Diego.

and soap are always included, as are Dining car

fold-down table are all within easy reach. Superliner®

Chicago - Cleveland - Pittsburgh - Washington DC Chicago-Washington: Sleeper Roomette from £152 Bedroom from £317 Coast Starlight®: Seattle - Portland - Sacramento - Los Angeles Seattle-Los Angeles: Sleeper Roomette from £100 Bedroom from £584

meals, bottled water, morning coffee and juice, a

Empire Builder®:

daily newspaper and the assistance of a Sleeping

Seattle - Portland - Minneapolis - Chicago

Car attendant. Sleeper cabin prices are offered as

Seattle-Chicago: Sleeper Roomette from £146

an upgrade from the coach class price (see table

Bedroom from £714

Canadian border. Stunning views and memorable

opposite for examples).

Lake Shore Limited®:

experiences are in store for you. Depending on your

Sleeper Class Dining

Chicago - Cleveland - Albany - New York/Boston

Amtrak Dining Cars offer a truly unique experience

Bedroom from £727

Region to Region Travel Cross the desert regions and mountains of the Southwest or Great Lakes Country near the

destination, there are two types of train services. A Single-level train service operates on most shortdistance routes and some long-distance trains along the East Coast whilst long-distance trains feature the Superliner Service, these are bi-level with stairs

with great food and amazing views. Large windows on both sides of the car offer panoramic views of the passing scenery while you enjoy a family style dining experience on rails. Choose from a variety of

Coach Class

meals. Vegan and kosher meals may be ordered

offerings, including vegetarian dishes and children’s

Comfortable and economical, Coach Class offers large, reclining seats with fold-down tray tables, overhead reading lights and overhead luggage racks and large, panoramic windows so you can lean back and enjoy the view.

72 hours in advance. All meals are included with purchase of a Sleeping Car accommodation.

Northeast Corridor®: Boston - New York Philadelphia - Washington - Newport News Boston-New York: Coach Class from £40 Boston-Washington DC: Coach Class from £62 Southwest Chief®: Los Angeles - Flagstaff Albuquerque - Kansas City - Chicago Los Angeles-Chicago: Sleeper roomette from £139 Bedroom from £680 Amtrak operates many more routings. If your chosen journey is not shown, please call us for information

^Amtrak operates many more routings. If your chosen journey is not shown, please call us for information Sleeper prices shown are samples only based on low season travel per cabin (based on 2 sharing) Please see page 111 section 5 for additional important Amtrak Rail information

RAIL TRAVEL

connecting lower and upper levels.

Chicago-Boston: Sleeper Roomette from £216

New England’s Autumn colours

Cruise along California Coastal Highway 1

Drive historic Route 66

Car Rental There’s nothing better than freedom; being able to explore at your own pace, in your own time. Nothing better than going where the fancy takes you, pausing now and then to gaze at the scenery or stopping off in a quaint village or beauty spot, a roadside diner or country inn. Nothing better than cruising along country lanes without a care in the world; and America is just made for exploring. From the stunning scenery of the majestic National Parks to the laid back beaches of the California coast; from cruising along the Mother Road, Route 66, to the leafy lanes and byways of New England; from cities like Boston and San Francisco to the excitement of Florida’s theme parks, there really is something for everyone. You can choose from one of our pre planned self-drives or just hire a car, book some hotels and take off on your own; the choice is yours. But whatever you choose you can do so in the knowledge that our partners, Alamo and National, are two of the most respected names in the car rental business offering the widest range of locations and the best fleet of high quality, reliable cars available.

Economy

CAR RENTAL

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

Standard

Group: ECAR / EDAR

Group: CCAR / CDAR

Group: ICAR / IDAR

Group: IFAR

Group: SCAR

Model: Chevrolet Spark or similar

Model: Nissan Versa or similar

Model: Toyota Corolla or similar

Model: Ford Escape or similar

Model: Chrysler 200 or similar

Number of seats: 4

Number of seats: 5

Luggage Space: 2 bags

Luggage Space: 3 bags

Luggage Space: 4 bags

Full Size

Compact

Full Size SUV

Luxury

Convertible

Luxury Minivan

Group: FCAR

Group: FFAR

Group: LCAR / LDAR

Group: STAR

Group: MVAR

Model: Chevrolet Impala or sim

Model: Chevrolet Tahoe or sim

Model: Cadillac CTSV or similar

Model: Ford Mustang or similar

Model: Dodge Caravan or similar

Number of seats: 5

Number of seats: 7

Number of seats: 5

Number of seats: 2

Number of seats: 7

Luggage Space: 4 bags

Luggage Space: 5 bags

Luggage Space: 2 bags

Luggage Space: 4 bags

Vehicles and specifications may not be exactly as shown. Specific models can not be guaranteed. Luggage space is calculated based on medium sized bags.

Ready to hit the road

Winding down San Francisco’s Lombard Street

Heading for the beach

LOOK WHAT OUR PRICES INCLUDE:

Car Types

Child Seats

Standard rates include:

Car models are shown for guidance only and may

Child seats are required by law for all children

differ from those shown. Specific models cannot be

under the age of 4 years (ages may vary between

• Collision Damage Waiver

guaranteed.

states). These can be rented at a charge of approx

• SuppIementary Liability Insurance

Rental Age

$7 per day (payable locally). A deposit may be

• Handling fees

Minimum age for renting is generally 21. Drivers

• State & local taxes and some airport fees

under 25 will be charged an underage fee. See page

be requested at the time of booking.

Alamo Gold rates also Include:

110.

Deposit (Credit Card Only)

• Up to 3 Additional drivers

One Way Rentals

A credit card imprint will be taken on collecting

• 1st tank of fuel

One way rentals are allowed throughout the USA

Rental Period

for all car groups except economy cars. They are

• Unlimited mileage

required. Seats are subject to availability & should

your car to cover extras which have not been prepaid e.g. fuel, child seats, one way fees. The credit card MUST be in the name of the main driver. Visa,

subject to availability and must be pre-booked.

Rates are based on a 24 hour time period commencing at the car is taken; eg a car collected at 9am must be returned by 9am to avoid incurring late fees. Minimum rental period is 1 day for standard rentals and 5 days for enhanced and one-way rentals. Choose the right car size American cars are large, but the boot space tends to limited for the size of the car. Please ensure that you choose a car that will accommodate all your luggage and not just one with enough seats for the passengers.

Mastercard & American Express cards are accepted.

One way fees apply depending on routings and are payable locally. Please see page 110 for charges

Debit cards are not acceptable.

which are subject to change. One way rentals within

Rental Locations

Florida and California are FREE of the one way

Cars are available at most major towns and cities

charge, except for Convertible cars rented in San

throughout America. Cars collected at an airport

Francisco between 01 July & 31 August when a $350

and returned downtown (or vice versa) may incur

plus tax one way fee is charged.

a small drop off charge. In locations where Alamo/

Additional Drivers

National do not have offices, we may provide car

Additional authorised drivers are charged at approx. $10 per day payable locally unless our enhanced rate is taken, where the additional drivers are included.

rental with an alternative rental company. Please note that the rental conditions may differ to those shown here. Full information will be provided at the time of your enquiry/booking. Please see page 110 Section 2 for additional important information.

Rental Prices Valid: 01 Apr - 31 Mar 17 Car Type

Florida Inclusive

California & Nevada Gold^

Inclusive

Weekly Day Weekly Day

Chicago^^

Gold^

Weekly Day Weekly Day

Inclusive

Rest of USA** Gold^

Weekly Day Weekly Day

Inclusive

Gold^

Weekly Day Weekly Day

Economy 2 door

£174

£35

£216

£44

£174

£33

£216

£42

£210

£45

£265

£58

£195

£41

£235

£49

Compact 4 door

£194

£35

£236

£44

£194

£36

£236

£45

£236

£50

£291

£63

£219

£46

£259

£54

Intermediate 2 door

£209

£38

£251

£47

£209

£39

£251

£48

£255

£54

£310

£67

£239

£50

£279

£58

Standard

£227

£39

£269

£48

£227

£45

£269

£54

£272

£57

£327

£70

£261

£54

£301

£62

Full-size 4 door

£234

£41

£276

£50

£234

£45

£276

£54

£278

£59

£333

£72

£266

£55

£306

£63

Full-size SUV

£348

£65

£390

£74

£348

£66

£396

£75

£396

£81

£451

£94

£389

£81

£429

£89

£294

£54

£336

£63

£294

£56

£342

£65

£351

£72

£406

£85

£353

£64

£393

£72

£294

£57

£336

£66

£294

£56

£342

£65

£366

£75

£421

£88

£344

£72

£384

£80

Standard SUV

£285

£53

£327

£62

£285

£54

£333

£63

£368

£75

£423

£88

£330

£69

£370

£77

Luxury Van

£414

£77

£456

£86

£414

£78

£462

£87

£525

£95

£565

£103

GPS - Satellite Navigation System: This can be added to your booking at the time of reservation for approximately £50 per week / £10 per day. * Peak season 01 Jul - 21 Aug & 15 - 31 Dec (except Florida: 15 - 31 Dec only) is approx £60 per week, £12 per day supplement ^ minimum rental period for Gold is 4 days ^^ Chicago rentals are subject to a $40 per week, $8 per day plus tax airport surcharge, payable locally **New York airports, Manhattan, Hawaii and Alaska are NOT included in these rates. Please call for prices for these locations.

Prices and conditions are subject to change, but were correct at time of printing.

CAR RENTAL

Luxury Car Convertible

Relax by the beach in Florida

Camping in the woods

Arches National Park

Motorhome Rentals What could be better than driving the open roads, stopping whenever and wherever the fancy takes you amongst some of the best scenery in the world? On a motorhome holiday you can do just that, relaxing in the comfort of your home from home. Campgrounds are plentiful and of a very high standard, so what’s holding you back – enjoy the freedom. Here’s a few ideas.

Spirit of California | 14 days

Spirit of the Canyonlands 10 days

Discover Florida | 11 days

1300 miles Day 1: Los Angeles - Santa Margarita

700 miles

Days 1: Miami - Key West

It’s an easy drive to America’s ‘Riviera’.

Be sure to stop at the old silver mining town of

Day 2: Key West

Take Route 1 to Hearst Castle, it’s easy.

Chloride on the way to Kingman.

Visit Hemmingway’s favourite Captain Tony’s and

Days 3-5: Hearst Castle - San Francisco

Day 2: Kingman - Williams

Call at Carmel and Monterey and take the famous 17

Visit Planes of Fame or the Flintstones’ Bedrock City

Mile Drive as you head for San Francisco for a three

en route to Williams.

to be impressed by the Golden Gate Bridge and the impossible gradients up to exclusive Nob Hill. Days 6-8: San Francisco - Yosemite Yosemite National Park is a Californian jewel where waterfalls, winding rivers, dense forests and an array of wildlife transport visitors back in time. Don’t miss the Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls and Inspiration Point for the view, during your stay. Day 9: Yosemite - Lone Pine You’ll pass Mt Whitney and the Sequoia and Death

MOTORHOME RENTAL

Head south from Miami to the Florida Keys.

Day 2: Santa Margarita - Hearst Castle

night stay at the “City by the Bay”. You cannot fail

Day 1: Las Vegas - Kingman

1100 miles

Valley National Parks as you head for Lone Pine. Day 10: Lone Pine - Barstow Through the Sierra Nevada and the Mojave Desert to Barstow. Don’t miss the ghost town of Calico. Days 11 & 12: Barstow - San Diego Stay for two nights in San Diego, modern California at it’s best. See the prime Pacific surfing beaches, the waterfront and famous Gaslamp quarter. Day 13: San Diego - Newport Beach North to Newport Beach for your final night.

Days 3 & 4: Williams - Grand Canyon Drive through the stunning landscape to a two night stay at the impressive Grand Canyon. Visit the Canyon’s rim for stunning sunsets and sunrise. Days 5 & 6: Grand Canyon - Sedona Visit Oak Creek Canyon, the Grand Canyon’s baby cousin, on the way to Sedona Day 7: Sedona - Seligman Visit the picturesque mining town of Jerome on your way to Route 66. Day 8: Seligman - Kingman A scenic drive through Peach Springs, on the edge of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, to Kingman. Day 9: Kingman - Las Vegas Spend a while at the Hoover Dam and visit Lake

Smoky Joe’s pubs and don’t miss seeing the sun go down from Mallory Pier. Day 3: Key West – John Pennekamp NP There’s only the one road in and out so now head back north bound for John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Day 4: Keys – Everglades Leave the Florida Keys and drive into the Everglades National Park. Not a swamp as popularly pictured but technically a vast river slowly flowing southwest. Day 5: Everglades – Sanibel You are headed to Sanibel Island; visit the shelling beaches of Captiva Island. Day 6: Sanibel – Orlando Hit the interstate and head for the theme park capital Orlando for three nights. Days 7 & 8: Orlando Choose your favourite theme parks.

Mead National Recreation Area before you continue

Day 9: Orlando – Atlantic coast

to glittering Las Vegas for a final night of glitz and

Head east to the Atlantic and make for world

glamour.

famous Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space

Day 10: Las Vegas - Departure Drop off your Motorhome at the Las Vegas depot

Centre. Day 10: Cape Canaveral – Dania Beach Meander along the coast road through Palm Beach

Day 14: Newport Beach - Los Angeles

and Boca Raton to Dania Beach.

It’s a short drive to Los Angeles to drop off your

Day 11: Miami departure

motorhome.

It’s just 40 miles to Cruise America Miami.

New T-17 Truck Camper

C-30 Interior

C-25 Motorhome

Cruise America Cruise America offers one of the best fleets of motorhomes in America with a range of sizes to suit most needs. Your home from home will convert easily from day time to night-time use and offers a host of features including automatic transmission, cruise control, power steering, air-conditioning, heating, hob, microwave, refrigerator, basin & shower, flush toilet and stereo.

Choice of Motorhomes

Rental Costs

Rental Locations

T-17 Truck Camper*

Cruise America operates a flexible pricing system

Albuquerque • Anchorage • Atlanta • Billings

based upon demand so it does pay to book early.

• Boston • Chicago • Denver* • Fort Lauderdale

The minimum rental period is 7 nights. Rental costs

• Houston • Las Vegas • Los Angeles • Miami

vary from £24 to £350 per day and include:

• Minneapolis • Newark • New York • Orlando

• Daily rental • Local taxes • Liability insurance

• Phoenix • Philadelphia • Portland • San Diego

• Collision insurance with a deductible/excess fee of

• San Francisco • Salt Lake City • Seattle • Tampa

$1000 per occurrence

• Washington DC.

Length: 17 feet | Sleeps: 2 adults & 1 child

Please call for an accurate quotation Compact C-19 Length: 19-20 feet | Sleeps: 2 adults & 1 child

Not included: Fuel • Vehicle preparation fee - $100 per vehicle • Housekeeping kits - $55 per person • Generator $7 per day • Mileage (see opposite) • Newark & Philadelphia $5 per day surcharge

Mileage Costs There are 3 ways to pay for your mileage. Option 1 - 500 mile packs: £155 each. Standard C-25 Length: 23-25 feet | Sleeps: 4 adults & 1 child

Simply work out your approximate mileage and purchase the required number of packs* Option 2 - Unlimited Mileage: £830 for rentals of Option 3 - Pay per mile locally: The cost for each kilometre is $0.35 *Excess mileage fee is $0.35 per km. There are no refunds for unused miles/km. Please note: Option 1 &

Large C-30 Length: 28-30 feet | Sleeps: 6 adults & 1 child

2 must be pre-booked.

*$2 per day surcharge for Denver rental payable locally One Way Rentals: These are on request and a fee applies which is paid locally at the time of rental: Between Boston and New York (JFK): $550 Between Miami and Orlando: $200 Between Las Vegas and Los Angeles: $200 Between Las Vegas and San Francisco: $200 Los Angeles to San Francisco: $200 San Francisco to Los Angeles: $250 Taxes are included in daily rental rate. Any items that have not been pre-paid (one-way fees etc.) are subject to applicable taxes which must be paid locally SPECIAL OFFERS for rentals 01 Apr to 31 Oct 16 Choose from one of the following offers when making your booking: April, May, June, Aug, Sep & October • 50% off one way fee • 25% off unlimited mileage (C30 vehicle only)* • Free Vehicle Kit July • 25% off unlimited mileage (C19 vehicle only)* • Free Vehicle Kit *For the first 21 days only

*T-17 Truck Camper does not have a shower/WC Please see page 110 section 3 for additional important Cruise America rental information

MOTORHOME RENTAL

7-21 days (each additional day is £32 per day).

Rental stations closed on Sunday & Public Holidays.

Zion National Park

Grand Canyon

Stop and enjoy the views

Road Bear RV Road Bear RV offers the newest luxury RVs in the industry, with all of their vehicles being the latest models and the youngest in the business. With seven depots in the most popular locations and a keen eye for customer service they offer an enticing choice to the discerning holidaymaker.

Choice of Motorhomes Class C 19-22’ | Sleeps up to 4

Motorhome Rental Information Rental Locations

Extras payable locally (plus tax)

You can pick up a Road Bear RV from Seattle, San

• Excess mileage: $0.45 per mile for miles not

Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, New York

covered by pre-bought mileage packs

and Orlando.

• Wi-Fi hot spot (3G/4G): inc 1 GB data (5 devices)

Rental locations are closed Sundays and public

$125 for up to 30 days

holidays. Seattle and Denver are closed 04 Dec 16 -

• One way fees (see table for your routing)

28 Feb 17

• Camping chairs: $9 per chair, camping table free

Our Prices include Class C 23-26’ | Sleeps up to 6

• Generator: $3 per hour

• Daily rental charge

• SunPass toll transponder (Orlando only):

• VIP Insurance ($1000 excess) • Supplemental Liability Insurance (increases cover to $1,000,000)

$5 per night, max $50 per booking • Colorado Road Safety Fee: $2 per night, max. $90 per booking, applies to Denver pickup

Extras: • Mileage packs: £212 per 500 miles • Preparation fee: £240 per rental

• New Jersey Security Fee: $5 per night, max. $140 per booking, applies to New York pickup

• Convenience kits: £77 per person

MOTORHOME RENTALS

Class C 27-30’ with slide out | Sleeps up to 7

(includes FREE GPS)

Standard Motorhome Daily Rental Prices

One way fees (payable locally)

Season

C19

Route: DEN

Off

£45 £50 £55 £75

DEN

Low

£60 £65 £70 £100

LAS

$200

LAX

$200 $200

MCO

$350 $700 $700

NYC

$350 $700 $700 $200

SEA

$400 $400 $400 $700 $700

price for your chosen date, vehicle and rental location

SFO

$200 $250 $250 $700 $700 $300

Rentals are charged on a daily basis including collection

Local taxes will be added to the fees shown

and drop off days. Rentals spanning one or more date

Location Key:

bands are charged at the appropriate rate each day

DEN-Denver | LAS-Las Vegas | LAX-Los Angeles

Minimum rental age is 25, maximum age is 79

MCO-Orlando | NYC-New York | SEA-Seattle

Minimum rental period is 7 days

SFO San Francisco

C23

C-Slider A-Slider

Shoulder £75 £76 £77 £120 Mid Class A 29-32’ with slide out | Sleeps up to 6

£90 £100 £110 £160

High

£170 £190 £210 £230

Peak

£190 £230 £260 £270

Seasons vary by pickup location, please call us for a

Please see page 110 section 4 for additional important Road Bear rental information

LAS LAX MCO NYC SEA SFO $400 $400 $350 $350 $400 $400 -

$200 $700 $700 $300 $250 -

$700 $700 $300 $150 -

$200 $700 $700 -

$700 $700 -

$400 -

Your Tailor Made Holiday to America...

Don’t forget your camera!

America is a vast and diverse land, a country rich in scenery from burnt red Canyonlands to leafy country lanes and sandy surf fringed beaches; in culture and experiences. Over the next 40 pages or so we’ve assembled our favourite hotels, resorts and experiences; so that you can get a glimpse of why we think the USA is so special. From modern city hotels to friendly family run country inns; deluxe resorts to rustic National Park lodges and wildlife retreats to chic boutique; we have them all and they’ve been carefully hand-picked to ensure you enjoy your holiday to the full. If that favourite hotel, lodge or resort isn’t shown here, just ask us. You’ll find sightseeing tours and transfers too; so read on, enjoy the experience, and make your American dream come true.

Accommodation

Room types

Wi-Fi and Internet access

From city centre hotels to country inns, deluxe

The room type on which we have based our prices

Except in the remotest of places you’ll be able to

resorts to rustic lodges, motels to B&Bs,

is clearly shown in the price panel; it may not always

surf to your heart’s content and in many places

accommodation in America comes in all shapes,

be the cheapest room type available if we believe

there’s free access either in public areas or rooms.

sizes and qualities, from the top international chains

that a higher one will give you a better experience.

We show this in our descriptions like this: FREE

to boutique hotels that have that something special.

Often hotels have several room types (some have

Wi-Fi. If we show this in our Room descriptions then

Often a location can far outweigh the facilities too,

more than 20!) so if your preferred type isn’t

Wi-Fi is free in your room, but may not be free in

especially in those places in the wilderness, or in

showing just ask – we have access to rates for most

the rest of the hotel. If we show this in the Facilities

stunning scenery.

room types.

description, Wi-Fi is free in public areas but may not

You’ll find some of the most amazing lodges in

Bed configurations vary but our prices for a twin or

be free in your room. If we show Wi-Fi or internet

the most stunning locations right across America

double are based on the room having one or two

and we have a selection of these too. They are all

beds and we cannot guarantee which it will be. If

different and offer something unique, be it service,

you have a preference please tell us and we will

location or experiences.

pass it to the hotel. A triple room is based on three

asking at reception.

Prices shown are as a guide only and are subject to

people sharing a room with one or two beds. If you

Sightseeing

change. During conventions or special events, rates

want a third bed a rollaway bed can be requested

may be considerably higher.

and is charged extra and paid locally. Not all rooms

Ratings

Children staying free in their parent’s room are

can take a rollaway bed due to fire regulations.

There’s no standard grading system across America

expected to use the existing bed configuration.

that covers every eventuality, so we have graded

Adjacent and interconnecting rooms can be

all the properties we use with our own rating:

requested but not guaranteed.

Think of them as stars, but with a bit more meaning because we’ve also taken into account the location and the service. They are our opinion, but we think you’ll agree they are a pretty good guide.

Parking Most hotels in America have car parking and make a charge for it. Some don’t charge and we highlight them in this way - FREE parking. If we don’t say it’s free then the hotel will charge on checkout.

All hotels take a credit card imprint on arrival as a

access is available but don’t say it’s free then you will be charged on checkout. Sometimes you can get a short period free to check email – so it’s worth

In all of our major centres we are delighted to be able to offer a variety of sightseeing opportunities that will enhance and enrich your holiday in America. We have shown the more popular excursions and attractions but have access to hundreds more, so please ask if there’s something you particularly want to see or do.

guarantee for incidentals, we strongly advise against

Smoking

giving a debit card for this purpose. Some hotels will

American smoking laws mainly reflect that in the

charge a fee if you settle extras using your card.

UK. As a general rule smoking is not allowed on

Transfers

public transport, taxis, public places, restaurants,

We can arrange airport transfers for you in most

have smoking rooms but this is now VERY rare.

American cities. Please see each city section for

Some places will allow smoking in designated areas.

details.

If you need hotels with smoking rooms, please ask

bars or accommodation. Some properties may still

for guidance.

Manhattan Skyline

New York City America’s most vibrant and exciting city has a reputation the world over; the shopping and theatre epicentre of the USA, the Big Apple has much more to offer the visitor. The hustle and bustle of Midtown and the theatre district around Times Square contrasts with the laid back lifestyle of Greenwich Village, the glamour of the upper West Side with the chic and cool SoHo. Take a yellow cab

NEW YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING

or ride the subway and see iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Central Park.

City Sightseeng New York® All Around Town Tour

City Sightseeing New York® Midtown Cruise

See Manhattan on this city tour by double decker

Discover the city from a different view as you calmly

bus, allowing you to hop on and off at more than

cruise past Manhattan’s skyline. See all of the sights

50 stops around the city. There are routes covering

down the West side of the island, around Battery

Southern Manhattan, Northern Manhattan, a night

Park and up the East side to the United Nations as a

tour to see the glittering lights of New York and a

guide provides commentary on the sights that make

route that has a stop in Brooklyn for magnificent

New York so special.

views of Manhattan’s night skyline. Ticket is valid for

Departs: Several times daily | Duration: 1½ hours

48 or 72 hours use. Departs: Several times daily

Adult

Child (3-11)

48 hour pass

£47

£39

72 hour pass

£55

£47

Add one of the following admissions to your pass for only £20

Big Apple Heli Tour Soar above the city on the ultimate flightseeing tour taking you down the Hudson River for views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and also shows you the Empire State, Chrysler, Woolworth, and Met Life Buildings, Ellis Island and New York Harbor, George Washington Bridge, and Central Park. Departs: Several times daily 15 mins: £132 per person | 20 Mins: £190 per person

Adult from £25; Child from (3-11) £17

Heliport & security fees of $32.50 payable locally

City Sightseeing New York® Night on the Town

Airport Transfers

This tour includes a guided walking tour of the new High Line in the Meatpacking district, a delicious dinner at one of Little Italy’s oldest restaurants, a

Shuttle transfers between airports and Manhattan: JFK Airport

£17 per person

Newark Airport

£17 per person

La Guardia airport

£16 per person

• Central Park Sightseeing Walking Tour

harbour cruise with a champagne toast, a close-up

Private sedan or SUV transfers from between

• Empire State Building Observatory

view of the Statue of Liberty and admission for a

airports and Manhattan:

• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

jaw-dropping view of the city skyline from the Top

Passengers

1-3

4-7

• Top of the Rock Observation Deck

of the Rock Observation Deck.

• Statue of Liberty Ferry • Metropolitan Museum of Art • MoMA • Central Park Sightseeing Guided Bike Tour • 9/11 Tribute Centre and more...

Departs: daily at 5.30pm from 777 8th Avenue; ends at the Rockefeller Centre.

JFK Airport

£100

£140

Newark Airport

£104

£148

La Guardia Airport

£87

£123

Duration: 5 hours

Prices are per car, not per person, and are a guide

Adult £80, Child (3-11) £59

only. Minivan transfer prices available on request.

All prices are per person (except private transfers which are per vehicle). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Hotel Edison

The Wyndham New Yorker

Wellington Hotel

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan the Edison was

Built in 1929, the New Yorker is a 43 storey

A traditional hotel with everything within walking

built in 1931 in the same grand Art Deco style as

architectural marvel of its day. Recently refurbished

distance; Broadway theatres, Fifth Avenue shops,

Radio City Music Hall. Situated in one of the most

to recapture its former grandeur. The hotel is

restaurants and bars, the Wellington is a pleasant

dynamic sections of New York City, its lights literally

located in midtown Manhattan, close to Madison

four blocks stroll from Central Park. With a history

shine on Broadway! Just steps from Times Square,

Square Garden, Penn Station and the Empire State

going back over 110 years and comfortable

walking distance to theatres, Rockefeller Center,

Building with Times Square, the theatre district and

traditionally styled rooms, it offers a good standard

Radio City Music Hall, shopping, dining, and centrally

Central Park all close by.

of facilities and an excellent location between Times

located for business or pleasure. An exciting place

Rooms: 1025 rooms and suites with air-conditioning,

Square and Central Park.

to stay in the heart of New York City.

flat screen TV, iron & board, hairdryer, work desk,

Rooms: 600 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi,

Rooms: 900 air-conditioned guestrooms are simply

FREE Internet

hairdryer, iron & board, room service

furnished with TV, hair dryer, iron & board, Wi-Fi

Facilities: restaurant, 24 hour diner, fitness centre,

Facilities: restaurant, café, gift shop, business centre

Facilities: restaurant, bar, café, parking

valet parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room 1 Bed

£172

£130

Standard Room 2 Beds

£201

£159

Child age: 10 years

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room

£247

£189

Suite

£365 £307

Child age: n/a

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room 1 Double

£218

£157

Standard Room 2 Doubles

£260

£175

Deluxe 2 Doubles

£287

£190

Child age: n/a

Holiday Inn 57th Street

Novotel Times Square

This popular hotel is located in a quiet residential

This popular hotel is right on the corner of

area on West 57th Street, a few blocks away from

Broadway & 57th Street, in the heart of Midtown

Central Park and Columbus Circle giving easy access

New York’s theatre district within walking distance

to all parts of Manhattan. There’s a swimming pool

of attractions including Times Square, Central Park,

on the rooftop with views of New York’s skyscrapers,

museums and prestigious shops.

restaurant and a bar for a relaxing drink after a day

Rooms: 480 air-conditioned rooms are spacious and

department store. Built in 1929 it combines classic

contemporary in design, with workdesk, flat screen

New York décor, modern home comforts and

Rooms: 597 spacious rooms offer air-conditioning,

TV, minibar, in-room safe, hairdryer, Internet, room

friendly, helpful service. All studios and one and

TV, FREE Internet, coffee maker, room service,

service

two bedroom suites offer a living area and kitchen

hairdryer, iron & board

Facilities: Brasserie with spectacular views of

facilities.

Facilities: restaurant, cocktail lounge, heated rooftop

Broadway and Times Square, fitness centre

Rooms: 618 air-conditioned rooms and suites offer

exploring or shopping.

Manhattan NYC An Affinia Hotel A popular hotel located on 7th Avenue in the midst of Midtown Manhattan’s fashion district and close to Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, the theatre district, Empire State Building and Macy’s

TV, iHome docking station, Internet, room service Facilities: restaurant, bar, gym, in-room spa services

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

Child age: 16 years

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£253

£153

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room

£259

£201

Standard Room

£213

£155

Times Square View King

£311

£253

Standard Room 2 Beds

£237

£179

Child age: 15 years

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Deluxe Room

£237

£179

Studio Suite

£282

£225

Child age: 12 years

All hotel prices are sample rates per room per night based on the season shown and are subject to change. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Please see pages 10 and 112-114 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

NEW YORK HOTELS

pool (seasonal), sun terrace, gym, gift shop, laundry

The Warwick New York

The Westin New York Grand Central

Crowne Plaza Times Square

Conveniently located in the heart of the City, the Warwick New York Hotel is within walking distance

Situated on East 42nd Street, near the United

heart of Manhattan with easy access to Central

of all the Midtown Manhattan attractions such as

Nations and Grand Central Station, this well-

Park and fabulous 5th Avenue shopping, this is

Time Square, Central Park, Broadway theatres and

appointed hotel is a few minutes’ walk from the

the perfect place to relax after a day exploring. All

5th Avenue shopping. One of New York’s most

attractions of Times Square, the Theatre district,

spacious guestrooms are well-equipped and offer

historic hotels it has hosted a raft of celebrities over

Empire State Building and the shopping on 5th

breathtaking views of Times Square, the Manhattan

the years and exudes luxury, vintage appeal and a

Avenue. LCL Bar & Kitchen offers tempting cocktails,

skyline or the Hudson River.

touch of modernity all at the same time.

craft beers and a modern casual dining experience.

Rooms: 770 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi,

Rooms: 426 rooms and suites with air-conditioning,

Rooms: 774 air-conditioned rooms and suites on

coffee maker, safe, iron & board, hair dryer

LCD TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, iPod docking station, coffee

41 floors feature HD TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, safe,

maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service

Facilities: restaurant, bar & lounge, swimming pool,

hairdryer, iron & board, room service

fitness centre, business centre, shop, Wi-Fi,

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, fitness centre, Wi-Fi,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, fitness centre, business

valet parking

business centre, valet parking

centre, Wi-Fi, valet parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

NEW YORK HOTELS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Premier King

£230

£200

Premier 2 Doubles

£323

Premier Suite King

£493

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Traditional King

£235

£206

King Room

£216

£205

£293

Traditional 2 Doubles

£263

£240

2 Double Beds

£228

£216

£434

Deluxe King

£257

£230

Deluxe 2 Double

£287

£263

Child age: 11 years

Ideally located on Times Square and right in the

Child age: 18 years

Child age: 17 years

Millennium Broadway

Sheraton Times Square

New York Marriott Marquis

Located on a relatively quiet side street and

This New York icon is located on 7th Avenue

A modern hotel in Times Square and the Broadway

towering over Times Square, with the delis, diners

between Central Park and Times Square in Midtown

theatre district, the Marriott Marquis offers a touch

and Broadway shows on your doorstep, the shops

Manhattan and is ideally placed for exploring all

of luxury in the heart of New York and the ride in

of 5th Avenue nearby and Central Park within an

that the “Big Apple” has to offer. After a day’s

the glass walled lifts up the 37-story atrium is an

easy walk. The Millenium Broadway’s spacious

sightseeing enjoy a relaxing drink in the Lobby

experience in itself. The Marquis Theatre is in the

rooms offer contemporary elegance and provide a

Lounge or Library Bar or grab something appetising

hotel and The View Restaurant and lounge is the

welcome retreat after a day exploring or shopping in

in the Market bistro.

city’s only revolving, rooftop restaurant. The hotel’s

the Big Apple.

Rooms: 1781 rooms and suites offer flat screen TV,

fitness centre overlooks Times Square.

Rooms: 750 air-conditioned rooms and suites have

Wi-Fi, coffee maker, minibar, safe, hairdryer, iron &

Rooms: 1949 air-conditioned rooms & suites offer

minibar, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board,

board, room service

TV, Wi-Fi, iPod dock, coffee maker, safe, iron &

room service

Facilities: 4 dining opportunities, 2 bars, fitness

board,

Facilities: restaurant, lounge & bar, gym, gift shop,

centre, FREE Wi-Fi, parking, business centre

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, Starbucks® coffee shop,

valet parking

fitness centre

Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Queen or King

£265

£236

Standard 2 Doubles

£311

Superior Queen Superior King Child age: 16 years

Our Rating:

Room Type

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Traditional Room 1 Bed

£212

£208

2 Doubles Room

£346

£265

£282

Traditional Room 2 Beds

£236

£248

King Room

£346

£265

£299

£271

Superior Room 1 Bed

£236

£231

Times Square King

£462

£380

£311

£282

Superior Room 2 Beds

£259

£272

Times Square 2 Doubles

£462

£380

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Child age: 17 years

Niagara Falls | 2 Days

Washington, Philadelphia & Amish Country | 2 Days

Day 1: New York – Finger Lakes – Niagara Falls An early morning departure from Big Apple heading north where tour will pass beautiful Delaware Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls passing Seneca Lake, arriving in the late afternoon. Tour the American Side of the Falls including the American Falls, Goat Island and Sister Island. At night tour Niagara Falls to appreciate colourful lighting of the waters. Hotel: Executive Inn Super 8.

Day 1: New York – Philadelphia – Washington DC Travel through New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. In the historic area of Philadelphia visit famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution Square and Congress Hall. Stroll through Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. After a tour of Philadelphia continue north to Lancaster County, home of the Amish people. Ride on an authentic Amish buggy through the Amish farm country, then visit Amish

Day 2: Niagara Falls – New York

marketplace and shop for handmade arts, crafts and products. Continue to

Departure from the hotel in the morning. View the Falls up close from the

Washington, DC. Hotel: Holiday Inn Express

Horseshoe Falls and experience power aboard the Maid of the Mist (MayOctober). (During winter months guests will visit Journey behind the Falls). Departure from the Falls at noon. On the way to New York the tour will stop at one of the large outlet malls along the way, Crossings Premium Outlets, where guests can find bargains at brand name stores. Evening arrival in New York.

Day 2: Washington Dc – Amish Country – New York Your tour includes a visit to the Lincoln, Washington, Korean and Vietnam Memorials; the Arlington National Cemetery to see the changing of the guards and the Kennedy family grave site; view the Capitol, Senate and White House the core of the US government. Depart late afternoon for an evening arrival in New York.

Departs: Monday, Thursday & Saturday - 01 Apr - 31 Mar 17 Price Per Person All Dates

Departs: Wednesday & Saturday - 01 Apr - 31 Mar 17

Double

Single

Child (2-14)*

£260

£312

£237

Price Per Person

Double

Single

Child (2-14)*

£260

£312

£237

All Dates

Price Includes: 1 night room only • continental breakfast • return coach travel and

sightseeing as described

*Price valid for children sharing with their parents.

Philadelphia & Amish Country by Coach Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the “City of Brotherly Love”, Philadelphia visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution Square and historic Congress Hall and stroll Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. Continue on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the Financial District, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, historic Philadelphia and more. Before departing Philadelphia see the famous “Rocky Steps” and then continue to Lancaster County, home of the Amish community. After a break at the Amish Marketplace enjoy an authentic Amish buggy ride through the farm country and learn how they live without the benefit of modern technology - no electricity, running water,

Washington By Coach

Travel along the East Coast through Connecticut

Depart New York and pass through the states

to Massachusetts and to its capital Boston. First

of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before

stop is the city of Cambridge, home of one of the

arriving directly in the nation’s capital. Start with

most famous and most prestigious universities in

a visit to Madame Tussauds where you stop for

the world, Harvard. Your tour starts with a walk

a photo with Presidents past and present in the

in Harvard Yard, the oldest academic ground in

Hall of the Presidents and a visit to a replica of

America, see Widener Library and, by tradition, rub

the Oval Office. See the Capitol, home of the U.S.

the shoe of John Harvard for good luck! Continue

Congress, the White House, iconic landmarks of

by City Hall, MIT and Cambridge College, then

the US government; continue to the Smithsonian’s

cross the Charles River and arrive in the centre of

Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln,

the intellectual capital of the country. Visit Copley

Washington, Korean War and Vietnam War

Square with beautiful Trinity Church and walk along

Memorials.

the Freedom Trail through Boston Common.

Late afternoon enjoy a panoramic city tour before

Take a break for lunch (not included) at Quincy

departing to New York and an evening arrival.

Market. Try the world-famous clam chowder or

Departs: daily; 01 Apr - 31 Mar 17

a lobster roll. After lunch on to the site of the famous Boston Tea Party and the navy ship USS

Adult or Child £123

Constitution. Arrive back in New York in the evening.

telephone service or appliances. Arrive back in New

Departs: Wed, Fri and Sun; 01 Apr - 31 Mar 17

York in the evening.

Adult or Child £123

Departs: Mon, Wed and Sat; 01 Apr - 31 Mar 17 Adult or Child £123

All tours on this page depart from the Gray Line City Sightseeing Visitor Centre at 777 8th Avenue (between 47th & 48th Streets) at 0645. No hotel pickups. All prices are per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

SIGHTSEEING FROM NEW YORK

Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of

Boston By Coach

Boston Skyline

Boston A city of immense charm and character, home of the American Revolution, Boston is one of our favourite cities. It’s small and charming and easily explored on foot, following the Freedom trail painted on the sidewalk. Don’t miss the Common, Beacon Hill and Quincy market, the shopping and galleries of Newbury Street or the chance to hop on the subway to nearby Cambridge, home to the famous Harvard University. Further afield you’ll find the beautiful New England countryside, so popular in the fall foliage season

BOSTON SIGHTSEEING & HOTELS

but equally splendid at any time of year.

Boston Whale Watch Cruise

Boston Midtown Hotel

Boston Park Plaza

Board your catamaran and head to sea; your

This moderate hotel is located steps from several

Built in 1927 in a grand style with a magnificent

destination is Stellwagen Bank National Marine

subway stations making most areas of the city easily

lobby, the Boston Park Plaza offers a huge variety

Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales,

accessible. Located in the city’s historic Back Bay,

of restaurants, lounges and amenities. Enjoying a

dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. This area

within walking distance of the Prudential Centre,

fantastic location a few steps away from Boston

is home to several kinds of large whales, including

Copley Place, Symphony Hall, Museum of Fine Arts,

Public Gardens and the theatre district, it’s just a

humpback whales, finback whales, minke whales, as

the Gardner Museum, Fenway Park & most of the

stroll across Boston Common to the fashionable

well as pilot whales and the critically endangered

other historical and cultural attractions.

homes of Beacon Hill and the State House or to the

right whales. White-sided dolphins may also put in

Rooms: 159 air-conditioned rooms offer TV,

trendy shops, restaurants, bars and art galleries of

an appearance. Departs: Daily, April to mid November Duration: Approx. 3 hours Adult from £40; Child (3-11) from £36

hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & board, Wi-Fi

Newbury Street and Back Bay.

Facilities: outdoor swimming pool, onsite cafe.

Rooms: 941 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi,

Parking is available (charge)

iron & board Facilities: 8 restaurants, bar, lounge, 24 hour gym,

Boston Trolley Tour See the major sights on this trolley tour visiting all the major sights. You can leave and re-join as many times as you like. Local driver commentaries add their own insight to the journey which includes Back Bay, Fenway Park, Cambridge, Beacon Hill, Quincy

safe, coffee maker, 24 hour room service, hairdryer,

salon, FREE Wi-Fi in the lobby, valet parking Our Rating:

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

Market, the waterfront, Monument Square and the

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£140

£114

Room Type

Apr-Oct £288

£138

Deluxe King

£312

£160

Seaport district. Departs Daily: Multiple departures Adult from £30; Child (4-12) from £15

Child age: 17 years

Nov-Mar

Standard Queen

Child age: 18 years

Sightseeing tour prices are per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All hotel prices are sample rates per room per night based on the season shown and are subject to change. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Please see pages 10 and 112-114 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

Hilton Boston Back Bay

Marriott Copley Place

Nine Zero

Ideally located in the Boston’s most picturesque

This first class hotel is located in the heart of historic

Located in the heart of downtown Boston, on the

neighbourhood at the heart of historic Back Bay,

Back Bay, on historic Copley Square. Connected to

Freedom Trail and just moments away from Boston

The Hilton Boston Back Bay Hotel is only minutes

the Copley Place Shopping Galleries & Prudential

Common and the city’s Theatre District, the Nine

away from fantastic shopping at the Prudential

Centre Arcade it is perfectly located for shopping

Zero is well placed for all that this historic city has

Centre, Newbury Street and Copley Plaza. After

and sightseeing alike.

to offer. Surrounded by restaurants and bars, it’s

walking the streets of Boston, why not relax in the

Rooms: 1147 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi,

close to Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, the waterfront and

heated indoor pool during the warmer months catch the sun on the outdoor patio. Rooms: 385 air-conditioned rooms offer LCD TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: restaurant, bar, FREE Wi-Fi, business

safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour

the ‘T’, Boston’s public transport system and is the

room service

perfect location from which to explore the city.

Facilities: Indoor pool, fitness centre, whirlpool,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, gym, Wi-Fi, business

Champion’s Sports Bar & Grill, bar, Starbucks® coffee

centre, parking

shop, parking

Rooms: 190 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi,

centre, fitness centre, pool, parking

minibar, safe, iHome docking station, hairdryer, iron & board, room service

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£207

£150

Standard Room

Our Rating:

Child age: 17 years

Room Type 2 Double Beds

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£239

£222

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Queen or King (no breakfast)

£290

£178

Queen or King (CB)

£341

£230

2 Queens (no breakfast)

£341

£230

2 Queens (CB)

£392

£288

Child age: 16 years | Meals: CB-Continental Breakfast

Child age: 17 years

Hyatt Regency Boston

The Langham

Located in the Boston’s Back Bay area, close to

In the heart of the downtown area close to the

The deluxe Langham, one of Boston’s top hotels,

a fantastic range of boutiques along fashionable

Opera House and Theatre District and just moments

occupies the former Federal Reserve building and

Newbury Street, and lots of choices for evening

from Boston Common, the well-appointed Hyatt

offers an oasis of luxury in the heart of the city.

entertainment, dining and drinking, the Sheraton is

Regency Boston offers a haven in which to relax

Overlooking the Post Office Square it is within easy

connected to the shops in the Prudential Centre and

after a day exploring. Enjoy signature cocktails and

walking distance of the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall,

Copley Place Mall. The huge swimming pool is ideal

New England cuisine at Avenue One or relax in the

and other downtown attractions. Plush, comfortable

for relaxing should you need a break from the sights

hotel’s pool and sauna.

rooms and relaxing leisure facilities make it an ideal

and shops.

Rooms: 502 air-conditioned rooms feature TV,

choice.

Rooms: 1,220 air-conditioned rooms and suites

FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge, iPod docking

Rooms: 318 air-conditioned rooms offer cable TV,

feature flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, safe,

station, hairdryer, iron & board, safe, room service

minibar, iPod dock, Internet, coffee maker, safe, 24

hairdryer, iron & board, room service

Facilities: restaurant, 2 bars, coffee shop, indoor

hour room service.

Facilities: restaurant, café, coffee shop, swimming

pool, sauna, steam room, fitness centre, FREE Wi-Fi,

Facilities: restaurant, café, bar, lounge, indoor

pool, gym, sauna, business centre, parking, Wi-Fi

parking, business centre

swimming pool, gym, whirlpool & spa

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Nov-Mar

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Traditional Room

£211

£99

Standard Room (no breakfast) £253

£160

Standard Double

£274

£226

Deluxe Room

£234

£121

Standard Room (AB)

£231

Superior Double

£332

£285

Deluxe King

£451

£423

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Apr-Oct £323

Nov-Mar

Child age: 16 years | Meals: AB-American Breakfast

Room Type

Child age: 17 years

BOSTON HOTELS

Sheraton Boston

Holiday Inn Hyannis Cape Cod

Hyannis Harbor Hotel

Dan’l Webster Inn Cape Cod

This modern hotel is located on the outskirts of

Enjoying a premier location overlooking the harbour

This charming boutique style hotel stands proudly

Hyannis and is well placed for exploring the myriad

in Hyannis, the Harbor hotel is perfectly placed to

as the centrepiece of Sandwich, as it has for some

attractions of the Cape. Recently renovated, it offers

enjoy all that the town has to offer, being within

300 years. Affording stylish accommodation and

contemporary accommodation and a good level

easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. The

high levels of service it is recognised as one of

of service and is within easy reach of the delightful

lobby features two-toned nautical wood flooring

the “Distinguished Inns of North America”. Enjoy

seafood restaurants of Hyannis harbour.

and a stone fireplace, whilst the rooms have a

the outdoor pool, wander through the carefully

Rooms: 176 air-conditioned rooms feature, TV, FREE

nautically inspired theme.

manicured gardens, pamper yourself in the hotel

Internet, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, room

Rooms: 138 rooms feature TV, DVD player,

spa, and enjoy produce in the restaurant.

service

FREE Wi-Fi, MP3 docking station, coffee maker, safe,

Rooms: 48 individually styled rooms have

Facilites: restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness

fridge, hairdryer, iron & board, most have balcony

air-conditioning, TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron

centre, business centre, Internet, FREE Wi-Fi in

Facilities: restaurant, bar, evening fire pit, seasonal

& board, hairdryer, room service

public areas, FREE parking

outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa tub, FREE Wi-Fi,

Facilities: restaurant, Tavern bar, heated outdoor

business centre, parking

swimming pool & Jacuzzi (seasonal), spa

Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Sep

Oct-Mar

£95

£87

Child age: 17 years

This resort style hotel sits amidst manicured lawns on the tranquil banks of the Kennebunk River. A short walk to the centre of Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, with its unique shops, boutiques, art galleries and historic landmarks, it offers elegant accommodation in a beautiful location.

NEW ENGLAND HOTELS

Rooms: 111 guest rooms have air-conditioning, TV,

FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: outdoor heated pool, Ocean Restaurant, pub, gift shop, kayak rental, marina, parking

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Aug-Oct

£65

£119

Standard Room

Run of House

Child age: 12 years

Jul-Sep

£118

£152

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£118

Superior Room

£135

Child age: 17 years

Bluenose Inn Bar Harbor

This quintessential New England Inn enjoys a

This popular hotel is an ideal base for exploring

central location in Kennebunkport. Originally a tea

Acadia National Park, with a stuning setting on

merchant’s house it has retained much of its original

Maine’s granite rock coast. Made up of three

charm and now comprises three buildings; the Inn,

buildings, the hotel is just minutes away from a host

the Riverhouse next door and Wharfside across the

of attractions which make this corner of Maine one

square. All exude true New England charm and the

of the nation’s most popular retreats.

restaurant is popular with the locals.

Rooms: 97 air-conditioned rooms offer TV,

Rooms: 49 rooms and suites feature TV, Wi-Fi,

FREE Wi-Fi, safe, deluxe coffee maker, mini-fridge,

air-conditioning, coffee maker, iPod docking station,

hairdryer, iron & board

safe, hairdryer, iron & board

Facilities: restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pools,

Facilites: restaurant, bar, porch & sun deck, free

fitness centre, spa, gift shop, business centre,

beach access, FREE Wi-Fi, parking

parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Oct-Dec

Room Type Traditional Room

Kennebunkport Inn

Apr-Jun Room Type Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Jun

Child age: 12 years

Nonantum Resort Kennebunkport

Our Rating:

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Riverside / Wharfside Double

£159

£135

Federal Double

£193

£170

Child age: 12 years

Room Type Standard Room

Apr-Jun

Jul-Nov

£114

£219

Child age: 14 years

Red Lion Stockbridge

Golden Eagle Stowe

Commodores Inn Stowe

The Red Lion Inn is one of the few New England

This moderate hotel is nestled in a park-like setting

Enjoying a private lakeside setting in 30 acres

inns operating continuously since the 18th century.

on 80 acres with spectacular mountain views. Ideally

on the edge of Stowe village in scenic Vermont,

A member of the Historic Hotels of America offers

located ½ mile from Stowe Village with its renowned

the Commodores Inn offers comfortable

comfortable accommodation, friendly service and a

recreational & cultural activities and attractions.

accommodation from which to explore this exquisite

range of dining options.

Stowe ski area is just minutes away along the

part of New England. The restaurant enjoys a

Rooms: 108 individually decorated, antique

Mountain road.

lakeside setting and there’s a spacious common

filled rooms and suites, each with its own unique

Rooms: 50 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, coffee

room with fireplace.

character offer air-conditioning, TV, FREE Wi- Fi

maker, fridge, hairdryer

Rooms: 72 air-conditioned rooms feature TV,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, year-round heated

Facilities: indoor pool, outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi,

FREE Wi-Fi, fridge

outdoor pool & hot tub, gift shop, fitness centre,

fitness centre, video/game room, tennis court,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, seasonal outdoor pool,

FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking

sauna, cafe, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking

indoor pool, sauna, hot tubs, games room, sun terrace, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking, fitness room, seasonal lake activities

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£119

Standard Room

Room Type Superior Room

Child age: 18 years

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-May Apr-Jun Oct-Dec

Jun-Sep

£97

£117

Room Type Standard Room

Nov-Dec

Jul-Oct

£81

£103

Child age: xx years

Child age: 12 years

North Conway Grand Hotel

The Viking Newport

Set in the heart of Jackson village, nestled in the

Set at the foot of a wooded slope in the heart of

The Viking is located in the heart of Newport’s

majestic White Mountains of New Hampshire, The

North Conway, one of the most popular resorts in

Historic Hill neighbourhood within walking distance

Wentworth is a charming New England Inn within

the Mount Washington Valley, this delightful hotel

of its many attractions. Exuding all the character

close proximity to a stunning golf course and

is next to the shops of Settler’s Green outlet village

and discreet service of a boutique hotel, this historic

an abundance of year-round, outdoor activities.

and makes a comfortable base from which to

landmark was built in 1926 and its elegant public

Accommodation is provided in the main building

explore the beautiful White Mountains.

areas give a sense of the lifestyles of the rich and

and several cottage buildings around the grounds.

Rooms: 200 large rooms are well-appointed and

famous; John F Kennedy was a former guest.

Rooms: 51 individually styled rooms feature TV,

offer air-conditioning, TV, DVD player, FREE Wi-Fi,

Rooms: 209 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, FREE

air-conditioning, FREE Wi-Fi, DVD player, coffee

coffee maker, mini-fridge, microwave, safe, hairdryer,

Wi-Fi, coffee maker, safe, iron & board, room service

maker, hairdryer, iron & board

iron & board

Facilities: restaurant, rooftop bar & terrace

Facilities: restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, terrace,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, indoor pool, seasonal

(seasonal), heated indoor pool, gym, whirlpool & spa

fitness centre, games room, tennis court, FREE

outdoor pool, gym, sauna, FREE Wi-Fi, parking

Wi-Fi, FREE parking

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Queen

£186

Room Type

Deluxe King

£350

£351

Standard Room

Child age: 12 years

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Jun Room Type

Child age: 12 years

PLUS

Nov-Dec

Jul-Oct

£77

£98

Newport Room

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£136

£113

Child age: 16 years

NEW ENGLAND HOTELS

The Wentworth Jackson

Palmer House® Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago

A historic landmark hotel, dating back to 1871, this

Boasting a central downtown location, the Radisson

hotel is ideally located and combines traditional

Blu Aqua is steps away from the lakefront and

elegance with modern facilities. Located on

within walking distance of popular attractions like

the Loop it is within close proximity to many of

Millennium Park, Navy Pier, North Michigan Avenue

Chicago’s major attractions; Grant Park, State Street

and the Loop theatre district. Each of the hotel

and South Michigan Avenue shopping are steps

rooms offers sweeping views of the lakefront,

away, whilst it’s an easy walk to Millennium Park,

Millennium Park of the cityscape.

Navy Pier and the ‘Magnificent Mile’ shops of North

Rooms: 334 tasteful rooms and suites feature

Michigan Avenue. Rooms: 1,639 air-conditioned rooms have TV, MP3

maker, minibar, safe, hairdryer iron & board, room

dock, Wi-Fi, safe, iron & board, room service

service

Facilities: restaurant, 2 bars - one serving bar meals,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, indoor pool, fitness centre,

gym, indoor pool, spa, gift shop, valet parking

basketball court, spa, FREE Wi-Fi, parking

Our Rating:

Room Type Standard Room

Nov-Mar

£141

£101

CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA & WASHINGTON DC HOTELS

Nov-Mar

City View King

£181

£146

City View 2 Queens

£216

£181

Omni Shoreham Washington

Conveniently located five blocks from Capitol Hill

The classically styled Omni Shoreham is located in

and within easy walk of the National monuments,

Rock Creek Park, boasting an outdoor swimming

Smithsonian and the Arena Stage, the Capitol

pool and 11 acres of gardens. The Adams Morgan

Skyline offers spacious comfortable accommodation

district and National Zoo are within an easy walk,

at the crossroads of the vibrant Southeast and

as are shops, bars, restaurants. The metro into the

Southwest districts and offers a free shuttle to

centre is minutes away making visits to Capitol Hill,

the closest metro stop. There’s an outdoor pool, a

the White House and the Smithsonian Institute easy.

lounge bar for a relaxing drink with sports events

Rooms: 832 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Wi-Fi, MP3 / iPod dock, safe, coffee maker, mini-fridge,

Rooms: 203 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE

hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service

Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, iron & board,

Facilities: restaurant, coffee shop, bar, outdoor

Facilities: restaurant, lounge bar, outdoor pool & bar

swimming pool (seasonal), pool bar (seasonal),

(summer), FREE Wi-Fi in public areas, parking

fitness centre, business centre, shop, valet parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

Child age: 17 years

Nov-Mar

£120

£109

Room Type

birthplace of the United States. Rooms: 364 rooms feature air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, fridge Facilities: restaurant, bar, rooftop pool (seasonal), business centre, fitness centre, parking

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£114

£99

Standard Room

Renaissance DuPont Circle Washington In the desirable neighbourhood between Georgetown and DuPont Circle, the Renaissance Washington, DC DuPont Circle Hotel is half a mile from Embassy Row and less than a mile from the White House. There are three metro lines within four blocks of the hotel making sightseeing around the city an easy option. Rooms: 352 air-conditioned rooms and suites feature TV, Wi-Fi, iPod docking station, safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: restaurant, bar, coffee shop, fitness centre, Wi-Fi

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Deluxe Room King

£110

Deluxe Room 2 Doubles

£184

£219

Child age: 17 years

a range of facilities including a restaurant, rooftop

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

sightseeing and shopping. Comfortable rooms and

Child age: 18 years

Capitol Skyline Washington

screened regular and a restaurant.

heart of Philadelphia with easy access to restaurants,

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Child age: 11 years

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in the

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

The Wyndham enjoys a great location a short walk

pool and grill bar ensure a comfortable stay in the

air-conditioning, flat screen TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee

Price Per Room Per Night From

Wyndham Historic District Philadelphia

Room Type Standard Room

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£135

Child age: 17 years

Lifeguard Tower, Miami Beach

Florida The “Sunshine State” has something for everyone, from the pristine beaches of the gulf coast resorts to the amazing Florida Keys with their stunning sunsets; the non-stop action of the theme park capital, Orlando, to the laid back vibe of Miami Beach and the Atlantic resorts.

Atlantic Hotel Fort Lauderdale Mondrian South Beach Miami

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

This deluxe hotel is located 3 miles from downtown

This superior hotel is located on fashionable West

This superb hotel flaunts a South Beach style

Fort Lauderdale overlooking 23 miles of pristine

Avenue, a quiet enclave just minutes from the

fusion of cosmopolitan and Art Deco influences

beach. Within minutes of the famed Las Olas

bustling centre of South Beach with spectacular

– combining beachfront elegance with top-notch

Boulevard, you’ll find superb shopping, outdoor

views of the Atlantic, Biscayne Bay and downtown

amenities for a luxury Miami Beach experience.

cafe, and a variety of cultural entertainment. 1 mile

Miami. Within walking distance of acclaimed

Located in the heart of South Beach on a pure white

away is the Galleria Mall.

restaurants as well as casual dining, coffee shops

stretch of sand.

Rooms: 124 rooms with private balcony, cable TV,

and boutiques, and premier nightlife destinations

Rooms: 790 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen

FREE Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, minibar, safe, coffee

are also close by.

maker, iron & board

Rooms: 330 air-conditioned rooms with plasma

hairdryer, 24 hour room service

Facilities: restaurant, bar, café, pool, spa, fitness

TV, Bose iPod speaker, Wi-Fi, workspace & desk,

Facilities: oceanfront swimming pool, 3 restaurants,

centre, parking

TV, iPod dock, minibar, Internet, coffee maker,

in-room safe

bar, spa, FREE Wi-Fi in lobby, gym, direct access to

Facilities: restaurant and bar, pool with cabanas,

the beach, valet parking

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Ocean Front King Studio

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£230

£320

Partial Oceanview 1 Bedroom Suite

Child age: 17 years

£275

Our Rating:

£343

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Sep

Oct-Mar

City View King Studio

£207

£257

Run of House

£282

£344

Bay View King Studio

£268

£299

Partial Ocean View

£328

£390

One Bedroom City View Suite

£268

£299

Child age: 12 years

Room Type

Apr-Sep

Child age: 17 years

Oct-Mar

FLORIDA HOTELS

kids pool, spa, business centre, FREE self parking

La Concha Hotel & Spa Key West

Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa Fort Myers

Inn on 5th Naples

Originally built in 1925, this landmark property

Bask in the warmth of the South Florida sun at one

is now listed in the National Register of Historic

of the premier hotels in Fort Myers. Located on 85

Places. Located directly on Duval Street within

waterfront acres at the tip of Fort Myers, Sanibel

walking distance of all major attractions, shopping,

Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa boasts captivating

entertainment, and nightlife. There are great views

views of Sanibel and Captiva. Relax in this sunshine

from the upper floors.

paradise featuring a world-class spa, water sports,

Rooms: 160 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen

six restaurants, three pools and more.

TV, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker,

Rooms: 347 air-conditioned rooms and suites offer

FREE Internet, mini fridge

cable TV, FREE Wi-Fi, safe, iron & board, coffee

Facilities: restaurant, coffee shop, bar, outdoor pool,

maker

gym, business centre, parking

Facilities: 6 restaurants and bars, 3 heated outdoor

This is a comfortable boutique hotel with a great location on upmarket 5th Avenue in the centre of Old Naples, handy for the shops and galleries and with a choice of restaurants close by. It oozes old world charm with traditionally furnished rooms and guests can enjoy quiet relaxation beside the swimming pool, or stroll the 15 minutes to the Gulf Coast beaches. Rooms: 87 air-conditioned rooms & suites have cable TV, iPod dock, FREE Internet, coffee maker Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, outdoor swimming

Resort Pools, Spa, Jogging/fitness trail, kayaking,

pool, gym, health spa, concierge, laundry, FREE valet parking

sauna, sport court, table tennis, tennis, volleyball Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard 2 Doubles

£204

£226

Standard King

£204

£226

Child age: 17 years

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Run of House Resort View

£168

£298

Standard Room

£99

£121

Sanibel Tower Water Front

£191

£321

Club level Suite (CB)

£232

£310

Captiva Tower Water View

£191

£321

Sanibel Tower 1 Bedroom Suite

£225

£354

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Child age: 15 years | Meals: CB-Continental Breakfast

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort

The Don Cesar Beach Resort & Sandcastle Resort at Spa St Pete Beach Lido Beach

This first class hotel overlooks the picturesque Gulf

This deluxe hotel, known as the legendary Pink

This relaxing resort has a picturebook seaside

of Mexico and sits on 10 beautiful acres of white

Palace, offers outstanding views of the Gulf of

setting on a 600 foot strand of private, natural

sandy beach. The hotel is within walking distance of

Mexico and Ceiga Bay. The resort is in a magnificent

white sand beach. Spend hours wind-surfing,

Clearwater’s best restaurants and activities.

location on the beach front of St. Pete Beach, on

playing beach volleyball or swimming in the Gulf of

Rooms: 416 air-conditioned rooms with TV, Internet,

the Gulf of Mexico. Opened in 1928 this was the

Mexico. Located on Lido Key it is a short drive from

most opulent hotel of the 1920’s and remains one of

Sarasota, a charming resort offering championship

Florida’s premier resort destinations.

golf courses, tennis facilities, deep-sea fishing,

Rooms: 277 air-conditioned luxury guestrooms with

superb shopping, and a wealth of attractions.

flat screen TV, Internet, hairdryer, iron & board, mini

Rooms: 179 air-conditioned rooms with TV, coffee

bar, coffee maker.

maker, hair dryer, mini fridge, iron & board, FREE

Facilities: 3 restaurants, 2 bars, water sports,

Wi-Fi

swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, childrens club,

Facilities: restaurant, cafe, pool bar, lounge, 2 heated

parking

pools, 600 feet of private beach, FREE parking

Facilities: 2 swimming pools, fitness centre, beach access, 2 restaurants and pool side bar, organised children’s activities, parking

FLORIDA HOTELS

Room Type

Child age: 17 years

hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, safe, fridge.

Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Dec

Jan-Mar

Standard Room

£165

£194

Harbour View Room

£181

£217

Partial Gulf View Room

£199

£240

Child age: 17 years

Our Rating:

PLUS

Our Rating:

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Superior Room

£237

£233

Northside Hotel Room

£138

Deluxe Room

£261

£256

Courtyard / Pool Side Room

£160

Gulf Front Room

£228

Luxury Gulf Side Room

£283

£279

Standard Junior Suite

£329

£324

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Child age: 16 years

Nov-Mar

Doubletree by Hilton Seaworld Rosen Inn International Drive

Hilton Bonnet Creek

Located at the southern end of International Drive

Located on the corner of International Drive and

An exceptional hotel located within the 482 acres

adjacent to Sea World and within minutes of

Sand Lake Road, and is within walking distance

of the Bonnet Creek Resort and minutes away from

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, shopping,

of shops, restaurants, dinner shows and Wet ‘n

Downtown Disney®. This attractive hotel features

and restaurants, the Doubletree offers superb

Wild®. The Rosen offers value for money holiday

extensive gardens and pool deck areas, a 3 acre lazy

accommodation and great facilities.

accommodation with comfortable rooms and a free

river swimming pool and waterslide.

Rooms: 1004 air-conditioned rooms with flat screen

scheduled shuttle service to Orlando’s fantastic

Rooms: 1001 superbly appointed, air-conditioned

TV, Ipod docking station, Wi-Fi, iron & ironing board,

attractions of SeaWorld® and Universal Orlando®.

safe, coffee maker

Rooms: 728 air-conditioned rooms feature TV with

minibar, safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, deli, 3 pools, 2 kids pools,

in-room movies, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge,

Internet

Jacuzzi, mini-golf, fitness centre, kids playground,

microwave, iron & board, safe.

Facilities: swimming pool with lazy river and pool

FREE transport to Walt Disney World®, Universal

Facilities: restaurant, lounge, deli, 2 swimming pools,

decks, 4 restaurants, 2 bars, coffee bar, fitness

Orlando®, Sea World®, Aquatica®, and Discovery

kids’ pool, large sun deck, children’s playground

centre, spa, jogging trail, laundry, parking, FREE

Cove®, FREE self-parking

FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking

transport to all 4 Disney® theme parks

Our Rating:

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Double

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£81

£76

Child age: 18 years

Room Type Standard Room

rooms feature 1 king or 2 queen beds, cable TV,

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£51

Child age: 18 years

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard King

£155

£173

Standard 2 Queens

£167

£185

Disney View 2 Queens

£178

£197

Child age: 17 years

Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge Radisson Resort Orlando

Executive VIllas

Inspired by an African lodge, this deluxe hotel

This popular hotel is one of Kissimmee’s all-purpose

Located within 10-30 minutes’ drive of the Walt

stands in its own savannah a few minutes’ drive

resorts. It is a beauitfully designed complex just 1½

Disney World® area our Executive Homes have a spa

from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There’s a variety of

miles from Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. Other

or games room, comfortable lounge areas and a

animal viewing opportunities and a large open air

nearby attractions include the Orlando Convention

pool for cooling off after a day in the parks.

fire pit for evening relaxation. Two award winning

Centre, Sea World®, Univeral Studios®, Old Town

restaurants, a self-service restaurant. Relax at the

Kissimmee and numerous shopping malls.

Home facilities: Dining area with table & chairs,

free form pool.

Rooms: 718 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE

hob, fridge/freezer, microwave & dishwasher,

Rooms: 1,293 air-conditioned rooms offer TV with

Internet, coffee maker, fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron &

washer/dryer, master bedroom with king or queen

Disney channel, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron &

board

bed and en-suite bathroom, other bedrooms with

board, balcony

Facilities: 2 restaurants and 2 bars, 2 pools, 2

one double or two twin beds, screened private pool

Facilities: 3 restaurants, fast food restaurant, bar,

Jacuzzis, tennis courts, fitness centre, FREE shuttle

swimming pool & kids’ pool, pool bar, gym, spa,

to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, Universal

shop, FREE parking at theme parks*

Studios® and Sea World®, parking

lounge area with TV, fully-fitted kitchen with oven,

and deck with pool furniture, games room or spa, pool heating available at a supplement between Please see page 110 section 6 for additional information

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard View Room

£272

£283

Savannah View Room

£389

£414

Room Type Standard Room

Price Per Villa Per Week:

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£74

Number of bedrooms^

Low

3 Bed sleeps 6

£765

High* £975

4 bed sleeps 8/10

£865

£995

5 bed sleeps 10/12

£955

£1195

Low: 17 Apr - 30 Jun, 01 Sep - 16 Oct, 01 Nov - 17 Dec Child age: 17 years

Child age: 17 years

High: 01 Jul - 31 Aug, 17 - 31 Oct, 18 Dec - 05 Jan 17

^6 & 7 bedroom villa prices also available, please call | *Peak season prices apply over Easter, please call for rates. All hotel prices are sample rates per room per night based on the season shown and are subject to change. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Please see pages 10 and 112-114 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

ORLANDO HOTELS

September and June.

French Quarter, New Orleans

The Deep South From plantation homes and cotton fields to Martin Luther King and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Deep South evokes myriad thoughts and images. Savour the unique music heritage with country music in Nashville and the blues in Memphis. New Orleans has its unique jazz, a rich French influence and fabulous creole cuisine.

NEW ORLEANS HOTELS

Holiday Inn Chateau Le Moyne Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Hotel Monteleone

Enjoying an unbeatable location in the heart of New

Located in the heart of downtown, next to the

Located in the centre of the French Quarter and

Orleans, just one block from Bourbon Street in the

Superdome, Smoothie King Centre and Champions

family-owned for over a 100 years, the Hotel

famous French Quarter, this popular hotel is part of

Square. Take a ride on the Loyola Avenue Streetcar,

Monteleone takes pride in its hard earned reputation

the Holiday Inn group. With wrought-iron balconies

which passes directly in front of the hotel, or take

for excellence and is a New Orleans icon. Set on the

and shaded courtyards, this historic hotel is just

a walk to the historic French Quarter, Arts District,

world famous Royal Street, the Hotel Monteleone is

minutes from the bars of Bourbon Street and yet far

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and the scenic

your gateway to the French Quarter and is a block

enough away to guarantee a good night’s sleep.

Mississippi Riverfront – all located within easy reach.

from the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street.

Rooms: 171 air-conditioned rooms offer TV,

Rooms: 1198 rooms and suites feature TV, Wi-Fi,

Rooms: 600 rooms with flatscreen TV, coffee maker,

FREE Internet, safe, coffee maker, iron & board,

air-conditioning, coffee maker, iPod docking station,

hair dryer, iron & board, Internet, safe, iHome clock

room service

safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service

radio

Facilities: breakfast room, bar, courtyard with

Facilities: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, cafe, pool bar,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, rooftop pool, full service

heated outdoor swimming pool, business centre,

Starbucks® Coffee, outdoor pool, fitness centre,

spa, fitness centre, business centre, parking

valet parking

Wi-Fi, parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

Child age: 18 years

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£116

Room Type Standard Double

Child age: 17 years

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£177

Room Type Standard Room

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£135

£194

Child age: 17 years

Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel Memphis Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel is a fashionable boutique property taking its cues from the hospitality and personal style for which the King of Rock & Roll was known. The hotel serves as a chic and convenient headquarters for visitors to Graceland Mansion and its related attractions. Rooms: 128 rooms with kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board. Facilities: heart-shaped outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), exercise room, Elvis gift shop, FREE

Holiday Inn Select Memphis

Crowne Plaza Memphis

This downtown hotel is conveniently located

Well positioned in downtown Memphis, the Crowne

across from the famous Peabody Hotel, next to

Plaza is conveniently located within walking distance

the AutoZone Ballpark. Just two blocks from Beale

of the Memphis trolley system which provides easy

Street Historic District with its many attractions and

access to both the business district and the local

within walking distance of many restaurants and

tourist attractions. The Beale Street entertainment

other Memphis highlights. The mighty Mississippi

district is within an easy walk and there’s an outdoor

river is moments away.

pool for a little relaxation after a day of sightseeing.

Rooms: 192 rooms feature air-conditioning, TV,

Rooms: 230 well-appointed and air-conditioned

FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board

rooms offer TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, sushi bar, coffee shop,

iron & board

heated outdoor pool, fitness room, FREE Wi-Fi,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, fitness

business centre, valet parking

centre, business centre, parking

Our Rating:

parking, FREE airport shuttle

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From

Price Per Room Per Night From

Dates

Room Type

Standard Room

01 Apr - 26 May

£120

27 May - 04 Sep

£129

05 Sep - 30 Sep

£120

Standard Room

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£132

Room Type

Year Round

Standard Room

£144

Added Value: Price includes continental breakfast Child age: 17 years

Child age: 17 years

Child age: 18 years

Best Western Music Row Nashville Within easy access to the Titan Stadium, Nashville Convention Centre, Ryman Centre and some of the finest restaurants in downtown Nashville, this downtown Nashville and a ten minute walk to Music Row. There are numerous restaurants in the area. Rooms: 103 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, FREE Wi-Fi, safe, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: breakfast room serves FREE breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool, fitness centre, business centre, laundry, Wi-Fi, FREE parking

Our Rating:

Loews Vanderbilt Nashville

Steeped in history, this country music-themed hotel

This superb hotel offers pampering and luxury

is close to the Country Music Hall of Fame and a

on West End Avenue within walking distance of

few minutes’ drive from downtown Nashville, with a

downtown. Enjoy Southern cuisine in Mason’s or

complimentary shuttle service provided to the city’s

sizzling steaks in the Steak House, then enjoy a

downtown attractions. Nightly live music and a nice

cocktail in the Mason’s Bar where local liquors flow.

relaxing swimming pool area, the hospitable staff

Rooms: 340 air-conditioned rooms with TV, safe,

and themed nature of this property make it a special spot to stay, especially for country and western fans. Rooms: 287 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Internet, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & board

Room Type

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, spa, fitness centre, FREE Wi-Fi in public rooms, parking

gym, tennis, free shuttle bus to downtown, FREE parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Year Round

hour room service

Facilities: restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool,

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Wi-Fi, gourmet coffee maker, CD player, minibar, 24

Room Type

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room (Su-Th)

£142

Standard Room

£148

£118

Standard Room (Fr-Sa)

£206

Standard Room 2 Doubles

£195

£165

Room Type Standard Double

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£283

£206

Added Value: Price includes continental breakfast Child age: 16 years

Child age: 16 years

Child age: 17 years

MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE HOTELS

friendly hotel is located about a mile from historic

Millennium Maxwell House

Welcome to Las Vegas

Las Vegas Fabulous Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, sits in the middle of the desert and offers non-stop fun to all who seek it. Luxurious hotels dominate the famous Las Vegas Strip offering 24 hour action in enormous casinos, nightclubs to make any city envious and shows that would grace any Broadway stage. By day there’s resort style swimming pools, the nearby Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon, easily reached by road or air; by night, when the Strip springs to life with colour and glitz, you’ll understand why it’s

LAS VEGAS HOTELS

called “Sin City”. Top Tip: Visit Vegas midweek - weekend prices can be more than double!

Luxor

MGM Grand

Planet Hollywood

This Egyptian themed hotel is a 30-story bronze

One of the biggest hotels in the world, MGM Grand

The hippest hotel on the Strip, the Planet Hollywood

glass pyramid and a mixture of ancient Egypt and

has a central location on one of the Strip’s busiest

boasts beautifully designed guest rooms and more

Las Vegas fantasy are sure to please you, and the

intersections at Tropicana Avenue. With a spa &

than 100,000 square feet of casino floor. There’s a

110ft Sphinx makes an impressive doorman! The

health club, numerous shops and a huge swimming

wide range of dining options from gourmet to fast

lavish rooms have a unique view of either the Strip,

pool complex complete with lazy river, celebrity chef

food, Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara for a little

the mountains, or the fabulous pool.

dining and The Cirque du Soleil® production, KÀ,

pampering and Gallery Nightclub and the Pussycat

Rooms: 4408 air-conditioned rooms offer TV,

you’ll never be short of something to do here.

Dolls Burlesque for night-time entertainment.

FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board

Rooms: 5,034 spacious rooms offer air-conditioning,

Rooms: 2,600 air-conditioned, movie-themed rooms

Facilities: 4 pools, whirlpool, health spa, casino,

TV, FREE Wi-Fi, minibar, safe, marble bathroom

feature a TV, Wi-Fi, fridge and marble & granite

6 restaurants & bars, shopping mall

Facilities: 17 restaurants & cafés, bars, nightclubs,

bathrooms.

arena, showroom, casino, 5 swimming pools

Facilities: 8 restaurants, 5 bars/nightclubs, casino,

3 whirlpools, gym, spa, shopping, FREE Wi-Fi

2 outdoor swimming pools, spa & health club

FREE parking

(charge), shopping mall.

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Pyramid Deluxe

£28

£30

Tower Deluxe King

£46

£51

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

West Wing King

£77

£45

Hip Room 1 King

Room Type

£89

Tower Spa Suite

£95

£78

Hip Room 2 Queens

£99

Resort fee not included

Resort fee included

No child reductions

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Caesars Palace

Vdara

Aria

The luxurious Caesars Palace is located right on the

This all suite, non-gaming, hotel sits in the

From the soaring three-story lobby to the naturally

Strip and you’ll feel transported back in time as you

CityCenter complex between Bellagio and ARIA

lit casino, the deluxe ARIA evokes openness and

step into The Forum to roam the designer shops or

Resort & Casino, right on the Las Vegas Strip. Totally

freedom. Art and interior design will greet guests

eat in one of the 13 restaurants. From the Garden of

non-smoking and soaring 57 storeys high it features

in warm, comforting surroundings. Impeccable

the Gods swimming complex, complete with statues,

a split-level spa and rooftop swimming pool offering

hospitality and personalised attention with an

fountains and the exclusive Venus pool club, to the

quiet and sophisticated relaxation. Sumptuous

incredible array of amenities to provide guests with

neo-classical spa, Caesars Palace offers everything.

rooms and suites have expansive views of the city.

an unmatched journey through ARIA.

Rooms: 3,370 luxurious air-conditioned rooms offer

Rooms: 1495 exquisitely furnished suites feature

Rooms: 4004 air-conditioned rooms have floor to

minibar, TV, CD player, MP3 dock, Wi-Fi, 24 hour

air-conditioning, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, DVD/

ceiling windows, HD TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker,

room service.

CD player, MP3 dock, kitchen with hob & microwave,

DVD player, minibar, 24 hour room service

Facilities: 24 restaurants & cafés, 2 nightclubs,

room service

Facilities: 16 Restaurants, 4 bars, 3 lounges, theatre,

The Colosseum Theatre, casino, 5 outdoor pools, 2

Facilities: rooftop swimming pool, spa, gym, Market

nightclub, spa, casino, 4 outdoor pools, fitness

whirlpools, gym (charge), spa, sauna, designer shops

Cafe Vdara, bar, CityCenter fine art collection

centre

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Forum Tower Classic 1 King

£135

Studio Suite

£94

£80

Deluxe King

£118

£99

Tower Deluxe King

£169

£109

Vdara Suite

£110

£97

Deluxe King Strip View

£136

£127

Tower Deluxe 2 Queens

£191

Resort fee included

Resort fee not included

No child reductions

Nov-Mar

Monte Carlo

Bellagio

This deluxe hotel, inspired by the beauty and charm

Monte Carlo puts you right in the middle of the

Inspired by the Italian village of Bellagio, this

of Renaissance Venice, has its own replica of the

Vegas action with an excellent location between

deluxe hotel brings a level of elegance, grace and

Grand Canal and features Venetian inspired touches

New York-New York and the Bellagio, and steps

romance to Las Vegas. The 12-acre lake with its

and decor. Rooms are modern European style and

from CityCenter. It exudes an atmosphere of

choreographed fountains is a Vegas must-see. The

feature a sunken lounge.

Mediterranean charm and style. Relax by the pool

reception has a feature ceiling of Murano glass and

Rooms: 4,027 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Wi-Fi,

with its lazy river and wave pool, or lively music and

the shopping arcade is to die for.

hairdryer, safe, marble bathroom with TV

entertainment including the Blue Man Group.

Rooms: 3933 air-conditioned rooms with TV,

Facilities: 16 restaurants, 5 bars, 5 swimming pools,

Rooms: 3,014 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-

FREE Wi-Fi, iHome clock, safe, minibar, 24 hour

2 whirlpools, casino, gym, Canyon Ranch Spa, Grand

Fi, safe, hairdryer, iron & board

room service

Canal Shops

Facilities: 9 restaurants, 9 bars, nightclub,

Facilities: 20 restaurants, bars and cafés, 5 outdoor

showroom, casino, outdoor swimming pool

pools, nightclub, showroom, casinos, whirlpool,

(summer), gym, health spa (charge), shops, Wi-Fi,

fitness centre, spa, shops, botanical gardens

FREE Parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Luxury Suite

£157

Deluxe King

£62

£49

Resort King

£122

£112

Bella Suite

£186

Monaco Suite

£86

£73

Fountain View Room

£135

£127

Resort fee included

Resort fee not included

Child age: 11 years

No child reductions

Nov-Mar

LAS VEGAS HOTELS

The Venetian

Las Vegas Nights

Wind Dancer

South Rim Air & Ground Tour

Vegas Nights is an amazing helicopter tour flying

Experience an exhilarating helicopter tour as you fly

Fly from Las Vegas in a modern, comfortable, high

over the mega resorts of the Las Vegas Strip from

over Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and

wing aircraft on a 45-minute flight to the Grand

the New York-New York skyline to the Bellagio

Fortification Hill along with many other breathtaking

Canyon. On arrival, board an air-conditioned

fountains and the never-fading light of the Luxor

views. Keep an eye open for wildlife along the

coach for a 2-hour coach tour along the rim with

pyramid. Price includes champagne toast and hotel

way. Descend and land 3,500 feet into the Grand

breathtaking stops at Mather Point and Bright

pick-up.

Canyon in Hualapai Indian Territory. Champagne,

Angel. Afterwards, you will reboard your aircraft for

Departs: Daily

beverages and a light snack will be served some

the flight back to Las Vegas.

300 feet above the mighty Colorado River in one

Departs: Daily | Duration: approximately 8 hours

Flight Duration: 15 minutes £93 per person including hotel pickup

Las Vegas Hop On Hop Off

of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Fly back through the Grand Canyon, view the red rock formations of the Bowl of Fire and conclude your adventure with an exciting flight over Downtown Las

It’s time to cruise the fabulous Las Vegas Strip

Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip.

at your convenience with this Hop On - Hop Off

Departs Daily: at approximately 9am

Tour! Hear all about the fine Las Vegas Resorts and

Duration: 4 hours (hotel to hotel)

explore the romantic Venice, New York-New York,

£459 per person including hotel pick-up.

Sahara Desert, charming France, mystery Egypt, Caribbean and so much more. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time you board the tour bus. You

(hotel to hotel) | £243 per person including pick up

West Rim Air & Ground Tour with Skywalk The tour begins with a thrilling aerial sightseeing tour as you depart Las Vegas and fly above Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the west rim of the Canyon

An afternoon version is available with a sunset

before landing at Grand Canyon West. On arrival you

return over the Las Vegas Strip, add £24 per person.

will take a comfortable motor coach tour along the Hualapai Rim to Eagle Point and Guano Point. Take

may begin your tour at any sightseeing stop along

in more breathtaking vistas by visiting the Skywalk

the route.

suspended over the Canyon 4000 feet below. A

Departs Daily: Year round every 30 minutes

light meal is also included. A fixed wing aircraft is

Departs: First departure 9am; last departure 5pm

used on this trip.

from MGM Grand

Departs: Daily

Adult: £39; Child (4-12): £23

Duration: approximately 7 hours (hotel to hotel) £254 per person including hotel pickup

Skywalk Odyssey

Grand Canyon West Hualapai Ranch Overnight Cabin Stay by Helicopter & Ground Tour

Grand Canyon Helicopter & Valley of Fire Champagne Landing Flight

of the Grand Canyon, Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead,

Transfer to Boulder City and fly by Helicopter over

Transfer to Boulder City and take a seat in a

Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas Strip. The Grand

the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and ancient Volcanoes

luxurious 5 Star Helicopter. Your Pilot will narrate the

Canyon Skywalk is suspended more than 4,000 feet

to the Grand Canyon. Check-in to your climate

entire experience as you see Hoover Dam, Bypass

above the Colorado River. Fast-track admission to

controlled cabin at the Grand Canyon West Rim

Bridge, Lake Mead and ancient volcanoes before

the Skywalk and a souvenir photo are included with

Hualapai Ranch featuring bathroom with shower.

the wonders of the Grand Canyon open up before

an estimated 45 minutes of ground time at Grand

Savour a Western-style meal at the Dance Hall.

you. Nothing compares to the experience, photo

Canyon West.

Relax surrounded by the glow of the campfire while

opportunities and memories of flying for 30 miles

enjoying Western hospitality, S’mores and Cowboy

of the Grand Canyon. Soaring away from the Grand

entertainment under the twinkling Arizona stars.

Canyon enjoy the amazing scenery of the South

Next morning after breakfast explore and see the

West, as your helicopter Pilot flies you over Lake

breathtaking panoramic views of the West Rim and

Mead towards the otherworldly beauty of the Valley

Silver Cloud

the mighty Colorado River with the Hop-On-Hop-

of Fire. Your helicopter will land for 30 minutes

Off Shuttle transporting you to all of the West Rim

for photographs, and a champagne toast atop a

Perfect for the time-conscious traveller, highlights

viewpoints and Indian cultural points of interest. See

stunning overlook of the World famous Valley of Fire

of the tour include the famous Hoover Dam, Lake

live Native American Tribal dances and learn about

State park. Your eyes will find it difficult to take in

Mead, the beautiful Lake Las Vegas and Fortification

the Hualapai’s proud culture and colourful history.

the true beauty of the Valley of Fire, the contrasting

Hill, an extinct volcano. The tour will conclude with a

Return to Las Vegas by road.

colours and striking rock formations have been

Depart the famed Las Vegas Strip on your direct helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. On

LAS VEGAS SIGHTSEEING

your flight, you will experience a bird’s eye view

Departs Daily: at 8am, 9am and 1pm Duration: 4 hours (hotel to hotel) £496 per person including hotel pick-up

journey over Glitter Gulch and the Las Vegas Strip. Departs: Daily Duration: 3½ hours (hotel to hotel) £335 per person including hotel pick-up.

Departs: daily from Las Vegas hotels

featured in many Hollywood movies.

Duration: 24 hours

Departs: daily from Las Vegas hotels

£589 per person (based on 2 sharing)

Duration: 4 hours £369 per person

An afternoon version is available with a sunset return over the Las Vegas Strip, add £24 per person. All prices are per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Grand Canyon Sunset

Grand Canyon & National Parks The National Parks of Western America are some of the most spectacular in the world. From the delicately carved, brilliantly coloured spires of Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion’s soaring towers and monoliths; the mile deep Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, to Yosemite’s Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome; Yellowstone’s Old Faithful, erupting every 70 minutes, to the sacred ground of the Navajo in Monument Valley; you’ll find them a mesmerising kaleidoscope of colour and nature.

Maswik Lodge Grand Canyon

Best Western Squire Inn

El Tovar

Offering simple but comfortable accommodation

The Grand Canyon is home to some of the most

El Tovar opened in 1905 and was considered one

the Maswik Lodge is in two parts, North lodge and

stunning scenery in the American Southwest. This

of the most elegant hotels west of the Mississippi.

South lodge, in the heart of Grand Canyon Village.

hotel is the only resort style property at the Grand

This is the only first class hotel at Grand Canyon

Set in an area of ponderosa pine forest, the lodge

Canyon, located just 7 miles from the south rim

Village and has hosted luminaries such as Theodore

is ideally situated for exploration of this area. Just

entrance of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Roosevelt and Albert Einstein. It is a National

a quarter of a mile from the Grand Canyon within

Rooms: 250 rooms with TV, coffee maker,

Historic Landmark and is considered to be one of

walking distance of the South Rim, and guided tours of the canyon can be arranged by the hotel. beds, air-conditioning, TV, fridge, safe, coffee maker. South lodge rooms are smaller motel style and offer

Facilities: 2 restaurants, lounge, sports bar, bowling alley, heated outdoor pool (seasonal), fitness room, FREE Parking

the most elegant lodges in the National Park system. Rooms are nicely decorated and some offer views of the Grand Canyon. It is located on the Canyon’s rim and in the historic Grand Canyon Village. Rooms: 78 Rooms with 1 or 2 queen beds, TV,

2 queen beds, TV

telephone, air-conditioning.

Facilities: café, sports bar, gift shop

Facilities: restaurant, lounge, gift shop.

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

South Lodge

£115

£100

North Lodge

£221

£139

Child age: 18 years

Our Rating:

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room

£79

Standard Room

Deluxe Room

£101

Standard Room (2 Beds)

£272

Deluxe Room

£364

Child age: 11 years

Room Type

Year Round £224

Child age: 17 years

GRAND CANYON HOTELS

Rooms: 278 rooms. North lodge rooms offer 2 queen

FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board, fridge, safe

Zion Lodge

Best Western Ruby’s Inn

Lake Powell Resort

Originally built over 90 years ago, this charming

This is the closest hotel to Bryce Canyon National

The Lake Powell Resort sits on the southern shore of

lodge is right inside the National Park and some

Park, just one mile away from the park entrance.

Lake Powell at the side of the Wahweap Marina with

of the park trails run right past the door. With a

Built in a style that reflects its surroundings it offers

stunning lake views from many rooms. In the marina

mixture of classic cabins and more modern motel

modern accommodation and a host of facilities and

you can rent powerboats or take a scenic cruise to

rooms it offers comfortable accommodation from

activities.

see attractions such as Antelope Canyon and Glen

which to explore this diverse region. For those who

Rooms: 368 air-conditioned rooms with TV, FREE

Canyon Dam. Back at the hotel you can relax by the

prefer a bit more to do in the evenings, Springdale is a short drive away and offers a more diverse range of eating options.

Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, fridge

pool whilst enjoying some spectacular scenery.

Facilities: 2 restaurants, indoor pool, outdoor hot

Rooms: 348 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, fridge,

tub, gift shop, horseback riding, guided ATV tours,

Rooms: 115 motel rooms and cabins offer air-conditioning, TV, FREE Internet, coffee maker,

FREE parking, FREE Wi-Fi in public area, laundry

shop, outdoor pool (seasonal), FREE parking, FREE

Facilities: restaurant, café and gift shop

Wi-Fi in Lobby and Driftwood lounge

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From

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Nov-Mar

Western Cabin

£241

£125

Motel Room

£246

£135

Child age: 16 years

This Spanish motel style accommodation is the perfect base for exploring magnificent Monument Valley. Built on the Navajo Indian reservation on the Utah / Arizona border it is about as remote as you can get and the area is reminiscent of those WildWest movies.

NATIONAL PARK HOTELS

Room Type Standard Room

Rooms: 62 air-conditioned rooms with TV, private balconies, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, fridge

Nov-Mar

£76

£47

FREE parking, FREE Wi-Fi in most areas, fitness room

Our Rating:

Nov-Mar

Standard Room

£123

£91

Hillside Suite

£194

£120

Nov-Mar

£87

£71

Lake View

£98

£75

Grant Village Yellowstone

The only hotel within the Monument Valley National

Named after president Ulysses S. Grant who

Park, The View is at the heart of the striking Navajo

signed the law establishing Yellowstone as the

landscape. Offering superb unobstructed views of

world’s first national park, Grant Village is situated

the world-famous Mittens landmarks from every

on the southwestern shore of Yellowstone Lake,

room it was built by Native Americans and designed

approximately 20 miles from Old Faithful, and is the

to respect the sacred location and follows Navajo

nearest location to Grand Teton National Park.

traditions. Guests can take one of the hotel’s jeep

Rooms: 300 attractively furnished motel-style

or walking tours to truly experience the majestic beauty of this spectacular wilderness. Rooms: 93 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, fridge, Facilities: restaurant (no alcohol), deli, gym, Trading Post general store, FREE Wi-Fi in lobby

Room Type Standard 2 Double

Child age: n/a

rooms with telephones and ensuite bathroom Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, gift shop on site Please note that all park accommodations are non-smoking reflecting the natural surroundings of Yellowstone. TVs, radios, air-conditioning, and internet are not available.

Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From

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The View Monument Valley

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Room Type Traditional Room

Child age: 17 years

balcony, microwave, coffee maker

Facilities: indoor pool, restaurant, museum,

Child age: 7 years

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Child age: 17 years

Gouldings Trading Post & Lodge

Our Rating:

Room Type

balcony Facilities: 4 restaurants and grills, lounge bar, coffee

porch or balcony

Room Type

coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & board, patio or

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£171

£180

Room Type Premium Room

27 May - 01 Oct £243

Child age: 11 years

Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town Located just half a mile for Old town Scottsdale, the Courtyard by Marriott is well positioned for exploring Scottsdale and with a stop for the free trolley to the Main Street Arts District outside the hotel getting around is a breeze. Rooms: 180 bright and modern rooms with TV air-conditioning, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: restaurant, bar, FREE Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness centre, laundry, FREE parking

Hyatt Regency Phoenix

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale

Offering panoramic city and valley views from its

Set amidst flowering cactus and framed against the

famous sky-high revolving restaurant, Compass

majestic McDowell Mountains, this resort and spa

Arizona Grill, the Hyatt regency phoenix is located

is minutes from outdoor adventures and miles from

in downtown Phoenix, close to the Heritage Square

the ordinary. Discover the infinite beauty and natural

and Science Park and handy for all the attraction of

wonders of the Sonoran Desert surrounding this

the city.

breathtaking 27-acre Scottsdale hotel.

Rooms: 693 spacious rooms and suites are well

Rooms: 493 rooms offer air-condoning TV, FREE

appointed and feature air-conditioning, TV, FREE

Wi-Fi, balcony, coffee maker, fridge, safe, hair dryer,

Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge, iPod dock, safe,

iron & board

microwave, hairdryer, iron & board

Facilities: 5 restaurants, 3 bars, a complex of

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, café, indoor pool,

10 outdoor pools, fountains and waterslides,

fitness centre, Wi-Fi, parking

sunbathing decks, 4 tennis courts, Avania Spa, fitness centre, parking, FREE Wi-Fi

Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£69

£115

Child age: 17 years

Room Type Standard Double

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£96

£211

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard View King

£137

£327

Standard View 2 Doubles

£143

£350

Courtyard View King

£160

£362

Courtyard View 2 Double

£173

£374

Child age: 18 years

Westin La Paloma Tucson

Tanque Verde Ranch

This iconic La Paloma resort is nestled on 250

Spread over 60,000 acres of rolling ranch land

Facilities: restaurant serves included breakfast,

acres in the high Sonoran Desert foothills of the

in the foothills of the Rincon Mountains east of

lunch and dinner; speciality dining events, indoor

Santa Catalina Mountains and features picturesque

Tucson, Tanque Verde Ranch promises an authentic

and outdoor pools, hot tub, sundeck, tennis courts,

mountain, city and Tucson golf course views amidst

American dude ranch experience. To get the best

La Sonora Spa, 180 horses for included horseback

stunning desert landscape and wildlife.

of your stay we recommend at least three nights

riding, trail rides and lessons, hiking and biking,

Rooms: feature air-conditioning, TV, FREE Wi-Fi,

to fully enjoy all the activities and riding options

fitness centre, fishing lake, daily activity schedule,

coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, balcony or

available

Kids’ club, FREE Wi-Fi in lobby and restaurant, FREE

patio

Rooms: 69 rooms are spread across the grounds

parking

Facilities: restaurant, bars, poolside bar & grill, café,

and offer coffee maker, fridge, porch, hairdryer, iron

deli, 5 outdoor pools with sundecks, Elizabeth Arden spa, 27 hole golf course, fitness centre, tennis court, business centre, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking

traditional adobe walls, Santa Fe style architecture and rich southwestern décor they blend effortlessly with the desert landscape.

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room

Single

Double

Triple

Traditional Double

£139

£193

01 Mar - 30 Apr

£261

£462

£592

Quad £725

Deluxe Double

£160

£227

01 May - 31 Oct

£233

£401

£514

£624

Grande Deluxe Golf View

£184

£250

01 Nov - 30 Apr 17

£271

£479

£616

£758

Added Value: FREE night offers available, please ask

Added Value: Price includes full board meals daily (from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day)

Child age: 17 years

Child age: 3 years

ARIZONA HOTELS

FREE night offers available, please ask

& board, radio. With desert or mountain views and

The famous Hollywood sign

Los Angeles An essential stop on any west coast itinerary, the “City of Angels” offers something for everyone. From the theme parks of Disneyland® and Universal Studios Hollywood® to the movie sights and glamour of Hollywood and the nightlife of Sunset Strip. Go celebrity spotting and boutique shopping in Beverly Hills, or soak up the sun on the beaches of Santa Monica and Long Beach. Whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it in Los Angeles.

Airport Transfers

City Tour

Universal Studios

Airport transfers are available using both regular

This tour will take you throughout America’s most

Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie

coach shuttle or as private transfers by car.

exciting city. Mann’s Chinese Theatre is famous for

experience as you go behind the scenes on the

Shuttle transfers between Los Angeles International

its permanent collection of handprints, footprints

world famous Studio Tour to explore where

and signatures of movie stars such as Elizabeth

Hollywood movies are made and enjoy thrilling

Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and many others. Take a

rides, shows and attractions that put you inside

stroll on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and then head

some of the world’s biggest movies.

straight to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive. See where

1 day pass from

Airport and Los Angeles Downtown, Anaheim, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Hollywood (not North

LOS ANGELES SIGHTSEEING

Hollywood), Century City, Long Beach (inc. Queen

Mary), Santa Monica, Newport Beach, Disneyland, Redondo Beach, Venice Beach: £15 per person

the stars shop and browse in exclusive shops like

Newport Beach:

£23 per person

Fred Hayman, Giorgio Armani, Gucci.

North Hollywood:

£23 per person

Visit some of the magnificent homes of selected

Huntington Beach:

£23 per person

movie stars. Next to Beverly Hills is Century City, the business centre of the entertainment industry

Private sedan transfers from Los Angeles

and home of 20th Century Fox Movie Studios. On to

International Airport to: Passengers

Farmers Market where the food is the freshest, the 1-3 4-6

Downtown LA, Beverly Hills, Hollywood

£156 £265

North Hollywood, Studio City, Long Beach :

£169

£264

Anaheim, Malibu, Huntington Beach:

£183

£290

Prices are per car, not per person, and are a guide only. Minivan transfer prices available on request.

produce only the best and gift shops are unique.

Adult £90; Child (3-9) £82

Disneyland Head for fun and adventure at the happiest place on Earth; meet Mickey Mouse and all your favourite Disneyland characters. Explore eight theme lands including Adventureland, Critter Country,

Departs: Daily year round

Fantasyland, Frontierland and Tomorrowland, along

Duration: 4½ hours

with over 60 world-famous attractions. All the magic

Adult from £42; Child (3-11) £31

is waiting for you at Disneyland! This tour operates only from Los Angeles. Departs: daily at 9am Duration: 10 hours Adult £130 Child (3-8) £121

All prices are per person (except private transfers which are per vehicle). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Crowne Plaza LAX

The Garland

Beverly Hills Marriott

Ideally located close to the airport terminals and

A popular hotel set in seven acres of tree shaded

Located in close proximity to Beverly Hills with

connected by a free shuttle bus, the Crowne Plaza

grounds and gardens; the Spanish influence is hard

Rodeo Drive just a short walk away. A short drive

offers newly renovated accommodation. There’s an

to ignore and the hotel is almost mission-style in

from Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Walk of

outdoor pool and a fitness centre to rejuvenate after

design. With lots of amenities it’s a short distance

Fame, Universal Studios and downtown Los Angeles.

a flight and a comfortable bar to relax and unwind, a

from Universal Studios Hollywood® and Warner

choice of restaurants and well-appointed, spacious

Brothers Studios.

Rooms: 248 stylish air-conditioned rooms have TV,

rooms for a good night’s sleep.

Rooms: 255 air-conditioned rooms have FREE Wi-Fi,

board, CD player

Rooms: 613 air-conditioned rooms feature 1 king or

TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & board, balcony.

2 double beds, TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, outdoor heated swimming

Facilities: outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi™,

pool, whirlpool spa and fitness centre, gift shop,

tennis courts, restaurant, bar, gym, room service and

FREE Wi-Fi, parking

hairdryer Facilities: 4 restaurants, bar, outdoor pool, fitness

FREE Wi-Fi, fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron &

gift shop, FREE Wi-Fi, business centre, parking

centre, FREE 24 hour airport shuttle, gift shop, Wi-Fi, parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£99

£111

Room Type Run of House

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£217

Room Type Standard Room

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£264

£268

Added Value: Stay for 5 nights, Pay for 4 valid for stays 01 Nov - 28 Feb 17 Child age: 18 years

Child age: 16 years

Child age: 11 years

Beverly Hilton

Loews Hollywood

A Los Angeles landmark in downtown Los Angeles,

Standing at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and

The star of Hollywood & Highland Centre, Loews

the Biltmore exudes old-world charm and style. Its

Santa Monica Boulevard, the Beverly Hilton is an

Hollywood Hotel features posh amenities and

famous façade has starred in many films and the

icon of glamour and luxury. Located in the heart of

unparalleled service; from the commanding location

hotel hosted the presidential campaign of John

Beverly Hills within walking distance of Rodeo Drive

with stunning views to expansive guestrooms and

F Kennedy. It’s well located for the Walt Disney

& Century City it has a rich tradition of hosting red

cosmopolitan cuisine. Boasting an enviable address

Concert Hall and for exploring the city with good

carpet events and Trader Vic’s is a popular haunt.

and decades’ worth of history, it is the perfect place

public transport right on the doorstep. Rooms

Rooms: 569 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Internet,

for enjoying all that Tinseltown has to offer.

MP3 alarm clock, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, mini-

Rooms: 632 air-conditioned rooms and suites with

bar, coffee maker

TV, Wi-Fi, iPod dock, mini-bar, coffee maker, safe,

Facilities: restaurants, 2 bars, spa, fitness centre,

hairdryer, iron & board, room service. Hollywood

feature a classic and elegant décor and the hotel bar offers great opportunities for celebrity spotting. Rooms: 683 air-conditioned rooms & suites offer TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board

outdoor swimming pool, parking

rooms face the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood sign.

Facilities: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, indoor swimming

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, coffee shop, rooftop

pool, gym, gift shop, business centre, valet parking

pool, spa, gym, business centre, FREE Wi-Fi, parking

Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard 1 King Bed

£163

£170

Standard 2 Double Beds

£175

£182

Child age: 17 years

Our Rating:

Room Type

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room

£264

Standard Room

£271

£284

Deluxe Room

£299

Hollywood Sign View

£318

£331

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Child age: 17 years

LOS ANGELES HOTELS

Millennium Biltmore

Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles Queen Mary Long Beach The Queen Mary is permanently berthed across the Hollywood In the heart of Hollywood and around 10 minutes’ walk to Hollywood Boulevard with the famous Walk of Fame and the “Hollywood & Highland” shopping and entertainment complex, this modern hotel is ideally located for the area’s attractions including the Dolby Theatre and the TCL Chinese Theatre. Rooms: 160 rooms feature flat screen TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, hairdryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness room, business centre, laundry, valet parking

Our Rating:

Room Type Standard Room

class staterooms still decorated in 1930s fashion. There are guided tours around the ship, a choice of lounges, bars and award-winning cuisine inspired by the ship’s global ports of call. This is a unique experience; a stay in the world’s most famous floating hotel. Rooms: 314 air-conditioned staterooms have flatscreen TV, iPod dock, room service, Internet Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, café, deli, sun deck, gym, health spa

Nov-Mar

£207

£178

Room Type Deluxe Outside Stateroom

Located a short drive from the Santa Monica Beach, its lively pier, and from Third Street Promenade, where you will find superb dining and shopping options this hotel is well placed for exploring Hollywood and Beverly Hills. It offers large, comfortable rooms and a free weekday shuttle service to the Santa Monica Beach and shops. Rooms: 123 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Internet, fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: IHOP restaurant, sun deck, gym, laundry, FREE parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Child age: 17 years

LOS ANGELES HOTELS

celebrated trans-Atlantic ships of her time, her first-

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

water from downtown Long Beach. One of the most

BW Plus Gateway Santa Monica

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£109

£124

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£181

£186

Standard Room

Child age: 17 years

Loews Santa Monica

Huntley Santa Monica Beach

Hilton Anaheim & Towers

The Loews enjoys a prime location on the Santa

Surrounded by vibrant city and ocean vistas the

The Hilton Anaheim is located one block from

Monica beachfront with breathtaking views over the

Huntley Santa Monica Beach is an icon, blending

Disneyland® Resort, next door to the Anaheim

Pacific Ocean, whilst Santa Monica’s Third Street

breezy Southern California surroundings with

Convention Center and surrounded by a wide

Promenade, with its abundance of restaurants and

modern décor and style. Its location offers easy

variety of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shopping

shops, is a ten-minute walk away. From the poolside

access to Santa Monica’s acclaimed beaches, Pier,

venues.

sundeck you can enjoy glorious sunset views over

and the Third Street Promenade; the top floor bar

the Pacific Ocean.

and restaurant affords unrivalled ocean vistas.

Rooms: 1572 air-conditioned rooms have TV, clock

Rooms: 342 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, FREE

Rooms: 204 air-conditioned rooms and suites offer

hair dryer

Wi-Fi, minibar, coffee maker, 24 hour room service

60” flat screen TV, FREE Wi-Fi, DVD player, minibar, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room

Facilities: restaurant, food court, Starbucks® coffee

Facilities: restaurant, 2 bars, pool bar, heated outdoor pool, gym, whirlpool, health spa, steam

service

rooms, sauna, FREE Wi-Fi, parking

Facilities: panoramic restaurant, bar, café, fitness

radio with MP3, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board,

shop, bar lounge, fitness room, outdoor pool with 4 hot tubs, health club, parking

centre, business centre, FREE Wi-Fi

Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Double

£334

£332

Pacific Select Double

£369

£364

Coastal View Double

£413

£387

Child age: 16 years

Our Rating:

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

City View Room

£325

£314

Standard Room

£129

Ocean View Room

£348

£337

Disney View Room

£152

Child age: 16 years

Room Type

Year Round

Child age: 16 years

Marriott Monterey

Hyatt Regency Monterey

Carmel Mission Inn

In the heart of historic downtown Monterey, and

The resort style Hyatt Regency is set amidst lush

This French style country inn is located on Highway 1

surrounded by the attractions of the spectacular

gardens and golf fairways, just minutes from the

in Carmel. The coastline of Big Sur, Point Lobos, and

Monterey Peninsula, the Monterey Marriott enjoys

attractions of downtown Monterey, including

the 17-mile Drive, are within a short driving distance.

an ideal location within walking distance of Del

Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium and

This hotel is in the ideal location to explore all the

Monte Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row and

offers a range of leisure and fitness facilities.

Monterey Bay area and enjoys a peaceful setting

Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Rooms: 550 rooms feature flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi,

amidst lush landscaped gardens.

Rooms: 319 rooms with air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi,

iPod docking station, coffee maker, fridge, safe,

Rooms: 165 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Wi-Fi,

alarm clock, coffee maker, iron & board, hair dryer

hairdryer, iron & board

safe, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & board, iPod

Facilities: café, coffee bar, sports bar & grill, outdoor

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, 2 heated outdoor pools,

docking station, fridge

swimming pool, hot tub, fitness centre, spa, parking

fitness centre, spa, bicycle hire, FREE Wi-Fi, parking

Facilities: restaurant, bar, coffee shop, heated outdoor pool, fitness centre, FREE parking, FREE Wi-Fi

Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Double

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£208

£209

Room Type Standard Room

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Room Type

Apr-Oct

£195

£160

1 King Bed

£151

Nov-Mar £151

2 Queen Beds

£174

Added Value: Prices include continental breakfast Child age: 17 years

Child age: 15 years

Loews Coronado Beach Resort Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

This popular hotel combines the elegance of Old Spanish architecture with the luxury of resort accommodation. Close to downtown Santa Barbara, PGA golf courses & the Santa Ynez Wine Country, La Cumbe shopping centre and 5 minute drive from the beach. Rooms: 150 air-conditioned rooms with patio or balcony offer TV, DVD player, FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & board, fridge, safe Facilities: restaurant, cocktail lounge, 2 heated pools, 2 whirlpools, fitness centre, shop, FREE

This deluxe hotel is nestled on a private 15-acre

Located on San Diego’s Mission Bay and offering

peninsula off the quiet island of Coronado, one of

marvellous amenities, easy access to San Diego’s

Southern California’s much-admired destinations.

attractions, and impeccable service. Enjoy the

Guests have direct access to the Silver Strand State

luxurious spa or relax on the pool deck and watch

Beach along a private pathway and can hire paddle

the boats on the marina. After a day sightseeing

and sail boats.

enjoy a relaxing drink and the best of Californian

Rooms: 439 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, minibar,

cuisine in the hotel’s waterfront restaurant.

Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, 24 hour

Rooms: 429 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi,

room service

iPod® docking station, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer,

Facilities: 3 restaurants, bar, 3 outdoor pools, 2

iron & board

Jacuzzis, spa, fitness centre, 3 tennis courts, beach

Facilities: waterfront restaurant, bar, 3 swimming

access, parking

pools, fitness centre, spa, waterfront boardwalk, water taxi service, Wi-Fi, parking, business centre

parking, FREE Wi-Fi

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room (1 Bed)

£150

Resort View

£183

Garden View Room

£193

£200

Standard Room (2 Beds)

£161

Pool View

£206

Deluxe View Room

£216

£223

Marina View

£217

Suite Water Front

£250

£257

Child age: 12 years

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Child age: 17 years

CALIFORNIA COAST & SAN DIEGO HOTELS

BW Plus Peppertree Inn Santa Barbara

Child age: 12 years

The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

San Francisco & the North West The “City by the Bay” is characterised by its hills and cable cars and is home to the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, bustling Fisherman’s Wharf and the stylish Union Square. Colourful and sophisticated, it is home to the infamous Alcatraz Island, which once housed the likes of Al Capone and is now a historic monument; a vibrant Chinatown and thriving little Italy. There’s fantastic shopping around Union Square and the ride on a cable car up the steep hills from Fisherman’s Wharf is something not to be missed. There’s funky neighbourhoods, exclusive Nob Hill and hippy Haight-Ashbury all waiting to be explored.

Airport Transfers

Deluxe City Tour

Yosemite Experience

Airport transfers are available using both regular

Your guided journey will highlight famous landmarks

Travel by mini-van to Yosemite National Park. See

coach shuttle or as private transfers by car.

and familiarise you with this culturally diverse city.

El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil

Shuttle transfers between San Francisco

Scheduled stops include Vista Point at the Golden

Falls, Inspiration Point (Tunnel View), and Yosemite

Gate Bridge, the panoramic view of the city from

Village. You’ll also drive to a higher altitude and a

atop Twin Peaks and other photo opportunities

lesser travelled part of Yosemite National Park, for a

recommended by your driver-guide. Highlights

chance to hike in the evergreen forest to see a grove

include Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Civic

of Giant Sequoia trees, the world’s largest living

Centre, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park/Bridge and

things.

Mission Dolores.

Departs Daily: at 6am

Departs: 3 times daily (except 25 December)

Duration: 14 hours

Duration: 3½ hours | Adult from £55; Child (5-11) £32

Adult from £162; Child (0-11) £122

All Loops Double Decker Tour

California Wine Tour

San Francisco From The Air

Join the ultimate San Francisco experience – 48

Sonoma and Napa counties’ Mediterranean climate

Get a completely different perspective on the city

hours to enjoy three sightseeing routes - Downtown

makes them the premium wine grape growing

by the bay as you soar in a helicopter above the

Loop, Golden Gate Loop and Night Loop. During

provinces of North America. Includes visits to a

city, bridges and bays. See Alcatraz as you could

your 48 hours, you will have unlimited use of the San

couple of wineries for tasting and a winery tour.

never see it and view places missed on the normal

Francisco double-decker downtown loop, Golden

Departs Daily: at 9.15am (except 01 Jan, 25 Dec,

sightseeing tours.

Thanksgiving and Easter Sunday)

Departs: daily

Duration: 9 hours

Duration: 20 minute flight plus transfer time

Adult from £80; Child (5-11) £50

Adult £173 Child (2-12) £135

International Airport and Downtown Hotels: from

SAN FRANCISO SIGHTSEEING

£15 per person

Private sedan transfers from San Francisco International Airport to: Passengers San Francisco Hotels

1-3 4-7 £141

£188

Prices are per car, not per person, and are a guide only. Minivan transfer prices available on request.

Gate loop and Night Loop and can hop on and off as often as you like. Departs Daily: 9.00am – 5pm, night loop 6pm only (except Thanksgiving, 25 Dec and 01 Jan) Adult from £50; Child (5-11) £31

All prices are per person (except private transfers which are per vehicle). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf Handlery Union Square

The Argonaut

Located just a short walk from Fisherman’s Wharf,

This very popular hotel has been beautifully

This superior boutique hotel is located in a prime

this popular hotel is two blocks from the cable car

renovated to a very high standard offering classic

position on Fisherman’s Wharf in a lovingly restored

turnaround and right by many of the city’s main

San Franciscan style and comfort. Set in the heart of

1907 San Francisco warehouse. Close by are the

attractions including the Alcatraz ferry dock, North

the city by Union Square’s finest shops, boutiques

shops, restaurants and entertainment of Fisherman’s

Beach and historic Fort Mason. It offers many

and galleries and in the middle of the Theatre and

Wharf, and across the street the cable car for easy

conveniences including an outdoor pool. Some

restaurant district it has been run by the same family

access to downtown San Francisco and Union

rooms offer views across the bay to Alcatraz Island.

owners for over 60 years. The cable car to Nob Hill

Square.

Rooms: 585 air-conditioned rooms offer cable TV,

and Fisherman’s Wharf is just around the corner.

Rooms: 252 air-conditioned rooms with TV,

FREE Wi-Fi, iron & board, coffee maker, hairdryer,

Rooms: 377 air-conditioned rooms with TV, FREE

FREE Wi-Fi, DVD player, coffee maker, iron & board,

safe, room service.

Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & board, fridge,

hairdryer, safe

Facilities: 2 restaurants, cocktail lounge, fitness

safe

Facilities: restaurant, bar, FREE Wi-Fi, gym,

room, heated outdoor pool (seasonal), coffee shop,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pool, sun

valet parking,

business centre

deck, fitness centre, valet parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£196

£207

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Historic Room

£263

£204

Run of House

Room Type

Apr-Oct £335

Nov-Mar £242

Premier Room

£306

£267

View Room

£278

£400

Family Suite

£418

£420

Added Value: Price includes American breakfast for 2 Child age: 18 years

Child age: 17 years

Child age: 14 years

BW Plus The Tuscan

Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf

Westin St. Francis

This is a charming, European-style hotel, located

Enjoying an excellent location on Fisherman’s Wharf,

Located in the heart of the city, facing Union Square,

in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf and only a block

the Sheraton is in the heart on the action. Pier 39,

this beautiful hotel offers luxurious comfort, and

from the cable car turnaround to Union Square.

Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz Island and cruise boats

convenience and is ideally situated to explore

In the cosy lobby complimentary coffee, tea and

are all close by. Add well appointed rooms and an

all that San Francisco has to offer. Overlooking

biscotti are served each morning, and on return

atmospheric lobby and you’ve a great place to stay.

Union Square and just minutes from Chinatown,

from your sightseeing, you’ll find the Manager’s

Rooms: 531 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi,

the Theatre District and the Financial District.

fireside wine reception a pleasant way to start the evening. 32” flat-screen TV, CD player, iPod dock, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board, room service.

Fisherman’s Wharf is just a short cable car ride away.

Facilities: restaurant, bar with outdoor living room

Rooms: 1195 air-conditioned rooms with Heavenly

with fire-pits, outdoor heated pool, fitness centre, parking, FREE Wi-Fi in the lobby

beds, TV, Internet, mini bar, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service Facilities: restaurant, bar, coffee shop, fitness centre,

Facilities: restaurant, lobby, garden courtyard,

spa, business centre, valet parking

Internet, gym (charge).

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room (1 Bed)

£242

£201

Standard Room (2 Beds)

£288

£248

Child age: 17 years

Our Rating:

Room Type Standard Room

Child age: 17 years

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£199

£167

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Traditional Room

£231

£187

Classic Queen

£253

£176

Deluxe Room

£254

£208

Child age: 17 years

SAN FRANCISCO HOTELS

Rooms: 221 air-conditioned rooms feature, fridge,

coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, room service

Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls

Tenaya Lodge

Located just outside the park in El Portal, on a

This rustic lodge is nestled deep in the awe-inspiring

A classic and comfortable mountain resort set

beautiful stretch of the Merced River, the Yosemite

setting of National Park surrounded by the sheer

in evergreen forest bordering the Sierra National

View Lodge is five minutes from the western ‘Arch

cliffs, wilderness forests and cascading waterfalls

Forest, Tenaya Lodge makes a great retreat for

Rock’ entrance to the park and Yosemite Valley is a

of the Yosemite Valley. Rooms are comfortable and

exploring the stunning surroundings and just 2 miles

twenty-minute drive. Relax in the hotel’s cosy lounge

simply furnished with basic bathrooms with shower

from the south gate of Yosemite National Park. Take

or in one of the outdoor whirlpools.

and each has its own private balcony allowing you

the resort’s guided nature tour or have a taste of the

Rooms: 335 rooms have TV, coffee maker, toaster,

to enjoy natural tranquillity and the 2,425- foot high

‘Old West’ on a chuck-wagon campfire cook-out.

microwave, fridge, hairdryer, iron & board, internet

backdrop of the Yosemite Falls.

Rooms: 294 air-conditioned rooms with TV, Wi-Fi,

Facilities: 3 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, 6

Rooms: 226 rooms offer TV (limited channels),

fridge, safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board

fridge, phone

Facilities: 3 restaurants, pizzeria, deli, 2 indoor pools,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, food court, outdoor

outdoor pool, whirlpools, gym, sauna, health spa,

swimming pool (seasonal), bicycle rental (seasonal),

shop, hiking tours & cook-outs (summer only), FREE

gift shop, free park shuttle bus

parking

Our Rating:

whirlpools, 2 restaurants, bar, FREE parking

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Mountain Room

£176

£102

River View Room

£207

£108

Child age: n/a

YOSEMITE & WINE COUNTRY HOTELS 46

Sitting on the banks of the Napa River near the historic centre of Napa the River Terrace is within walking distance of the wine train, shopping and restaurants. When you’re not visiting the many wineries, take a dip in the outdoor heated pool, lounge in the hot tub, enjoy a spa treatment or sample local produce in the River Terrace Café or a wine tasting in the Inn’s boutique wine bar.

Nov-Mar

£276

£158

DVD player, mini-bar, FREE Wi-Fi, safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service Facilities: café, wine bar, riverside patio, outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, gym, art gallery, parking

PLUS

Doubletree Sonoma Wine Country Located in the heart of Sonoma County near Santa Rosa and Petaluma and less than an hour’s drive from Napa and San Francisco, this hotel is superbly located to experience Sonoma County’s world renowned wineries, exquisite dining and picturesque countryside. Relax around the outdoor pool, enjoy a Rooms: 245 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: restaurant, wine bar, lobby bar, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, tennis court, fitness centre, business centre, FREE parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Village View

£172

£165

River View Room

£195

£191

Room Type Standard Room

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Nov-Mar

£140

Premium Room

£158

Benson Hotel Portland Well located in downtown Portland just a few minutes from the river and the trendy Pearl district, the Benson is a Portland icon with a rich history going back over a century and exuding an air of quiet refinement in both public areas and guestrooms. Enjoy a drink or meal in the Palm Court, or for the most mouth-watering steaks try El Gaucho, the hotel’s award winning steakhouse. Rooms: 287 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iPod dock, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: restaurant, bar, FREE Wi-Fi, fitness centre, business centre, valet parking

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Deluxe Room

Child age: 17 years

drink in the bar or fine food and wines in Bacchus.

Rooms: 106 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, CD/

Child age: 17 years

Traditional Room

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Child age: 12 years

River Terrace Inn Napa Valley

Our Rating:

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£108

£121

Room Type Deluxe Room

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£214

£191

Child age: 17 years

Seattle Airport Transfers

Warwick Hotel

Mayflower Park Hotel

Airport transfers are available using both regular

Enjoying a superb location in downtown bordering

Enjoying a downtown location just minutes from

coach shuttle or as private transfers by car.

Seattle’s Belltown neighbourhood, two blocks from

Pike Place Market and surrounded by shops and

Shuttle transfers between Seattle Tacoma

the monorail station and four blocks from Pike Place

restaurants. This elegant boutique style hotel

Market, the Warwick offers a welcoming atmosphere

offers everything you need; built in 1927 it has been

and stylish touches. Relax in the indoor pool, sip a

lovingly restored with crystal chandeliers, gleaming

cocktail in the bar or enjoy a French inspired meal in

brass and period antiques. The light rail to the

the restaurant.

airport is just moments away.

Rooms: 230 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi,

Rooms: 189 elegantly appointed rooms and

mini-bar or fridge, coffee maker, iPod dock, safe,

suites are individually designed and feature air-

hairdryer, iron & board, floor to ceiling window with

conditioning, TV, FREE Wi-Fi, safe, coffee maker,

Juliet balcony, 24 hour room service

hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service

Facilities: restaurant, bar, indoor pool and whirlpool,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, FREE Wi-Fi, parking,

fitness centre, sauna, business centre, parking

concierge

Our Rating:

International Airport and Downtown Hotels: from £17 per person Private Sedan or Limousine transfers from Seattle Passengers

1-3

4-6

Airport to Downtown Hotels / Cruise Terminal

£112

£229

Hotel to Cruise terminals:

£82

£192

Prices are per car, not per person, and are a guide only.

Seattle City Tour Explore Seattle by minibus and visit Downtown Seattle, the Seattle Waterfront, Pioneer Square, Chinatown/International District, Seattle Centre, and

Price Per Room Per Night From

witness some outstanding views of the city.

Room Type

Departs: daily year round, twice daily May-Sep Duration: 3 hours

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Executive Double

£165

Room Type Classic Queen

Apr-Sep £197

Oct-Mar £186

Premier Double

£189

Deluxe 2 Queens

£221

£209

Adult £58 Child (3-12) £43 Child age: 17 years

Child age: 17 years

Crowne Plaza Seattle

Fairmont Olympic

The Edgewater

This first class hotel offers a distinctive style and an

This deluxe hotel a Seattle landmark offering

Perfectly located right on Pier 67 with outstanding

ideal location in Downtown Seattle, a few blocks

comfort and impeccable service. Ideally located in

views over Puget Sound and Elliott Bay, the Olympic

from the historic Pike Place Market or the new

the heart of Seattle, footsteps from the city’s most

Mountains and the city skyline, The Edgewater is

Seattle Central Library. Indulge yourself at hundreds

exciting attractions, including the famous Pike Place

Seattle’s only luxury waterfront hotel. The wooden

of downtown stores, including Westlake Center and

Market, Seattle Waterfront, and Space Needle,

décor and rock fireplaces give a look and feel of a

Pacific Place shopping malls. The hotel also puts

plus a multitude of museums, theatres, shops and

northwest fishing lodge and the hotel’s restaurant

you in the heart of the city’s amazing arts scene,

restaurants.

terrace is a superb place to dine in the summer

including the beautiful 5th Avenue and Paramount

Rooms: 450 rooms with air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi,

months with lovely waterfront views.

CD player, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer

Rooms: 223 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi,

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, spa, swimming pool,

mini-bar, coffee maker, gas fireplace, hairdryer, iron

Theatres. Rooms: 415 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Wi-Fi, iron & board, coffee maker, hairdryer, fridge

fitness centre, parking

& board, room service Facilities: restaurant, bar, gym, boutique, gift shop,

centre, parking

business centre, parking

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

Child age: 17 years

Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

£247

£163

Room Type

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

May-Oct

Nov-Apr

Deluxe 2 Doubles

£340

£305

City View Room

£165

£163

Deluxe King

£340

£305

Water View Room

£202

£199

Executive Suite King

£387

£328

Water Front Room

£277

£271

Child age: 18 years

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Child age: 17 years

All sightseeing tour prices are per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All hotel prices are sample rates per room per night based on the season shown and are subject to change. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Please see pages 10 and 112-114 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

Nov-Mar

SEATTLE HOTELS

Facilities: restaurant, bar, fitness centre, business

Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

Coconut Waikiki

Located just two blocks from world famous Waikiki

Ideally located on Kalakaua Avenue and across

This charming boutique hotel enjoys a great location

Beach and one block from the centre of Waikiki’s

the road from the white sandy Waikiki Beach,

within a few minutes’ walk of excellent shopping

shopping, dining and nightly entertainment, the

the Sheraton is surrounded by restaurants, bars

and dining, and three blocks from the beach and

Courtyard by Marriott offers a true urban oasis

and nightlife. Gracing the site of the estate of the

the Waikiki Beachwalk. In-room kitchenettes are

nestled in the heart of Waikiki. With two outdoor

Island’s last princess the hotel offers comfortable

perfect for grabbing a quick snack, and there are

pools for relaxing away from that glorious beach

accommodation in a great location.

also barbecue grill areas for guests’ use set around

or after a day sightseeing and comfortable

Rooms: 1152 air-conditioned rooms with TV, Internet,

the pool courtyard.

coffee maker, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron &

Rooms: 80 air-conditioned rooms feature flat-

Rooms: 401 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, fridge,

board, room service

screen TV, FREE Wi-Fi, microwave, fridge, coffee

FREE Wi-Fi, safe, coffee maker, balcony, hairdryer,

Facilities: 2 restaurants, food court, gym, outdoor

maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, balcony or patio

pool, Hawaiian entertainment, parking

Facilities: outdoor pool with sundeck, gym,

accommodation, it’s an ideal Waikiki choice.

iron & board Facilities: restaurant, bar, 2 outdoor pools, fitness

barbecue grills, laundry

centre, spa, FREE Wi-Fi in public areas, valet parking

Our Rating:

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard King with Balcony

£181

Deluxe with Balcony

£195

Deluxe 2 Double with Balcony

£203

HAWAII - OAHU HOTELS

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Standard Room

£165

City View King

£150

£203

City View Room

£169

City View 2 Double Beds

£161

£214

Tower Partial Ocean View

£180

Mountain View King

£173

Child age: 12 years

Our Rating:

PLUS

Room Type

Resort fee included

Added value: FREE continental breakfast

Child age: 17 years

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Hilton Hawaiian Village

Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Located just a block back from the beach and three

This resort-style beachfront hotel is built on a serene

This deluxe hotel offers the ultimate combination of

blocks from Kapiolani Park, this recently renovated

lagoon with lush tropical gardens, exotic wildlife and

personalised service, outstanding amenities and a

Hawaiian hotel is a blend of modern, understated

an outstanding range of facilities with magnificent

perfect location. Fronting onto Waikiki beach, the

elegance combined with true Hawaiian character.

views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Located at the

hotel is in the ideal place for visiting Honolulu’s main

The 10th-floor sundeck houses a large pool with

western end of Waikiki, adjacent to Fort DeRussy

attractions, with the Aquarium, Zoo, Diamond Head

adjacent bar and spa tub.

Park and a pleasant 15 minute stroll walk along the

Crater and art museums all within walking distance.

Rooms: 607 tastefully renovated rooms feature

wide, sandy beach into the resort centre

Rooms: 1230 spacious air-conditioned rooms with

elegant furnishings, air-conditioning, 42” TV with

Rooms: 2,800 air-conditioned rooms feature TV,

elegant Hawaiian decor, balcony, TV, FREE Wi-Fi,

multimedia port, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge, safe,

Wi-Fi, fridge, balcony, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron &

coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, iPod dock, safe

hairdryer, iron & board

board, safe

Facilities: 3 restaurants, 2 bars, outdoor pool, fitness

Facilities: 24 hour dining options, lobby bar, pool

Facilities: 2 restaurants, 3 bars, 5 outdoor pools,

centre, spa, hot tub, parking

bar, outdoor pool and sundeck, spa tub, fitness

gym, health spa, kids club, Wi-Fi, parking, business

centre, business centre, FREE Wi-Fi, valet parking

centre

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Room Type

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

City View Room

£220

Resort View

£181

Waikiki City View

£198

Deluxe Mountain View

£234

Ocean View

£250

Partial Ocean View

£214

Deluxe Ocean View

£277

Rainbow Ocean View

£272

Ocean Front

£240

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Resort fee included

Child age: 17 years

Child age: 18 years

Resort fees are subject to change at all Hawaii hotels All hotel prices are sample rates per room per night based on the season shown and are subject to change. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Please see pages 10 and 112-114 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

Hyatt Regency Resort Maui

Aqua Kauai Beach Resort

Fairmont Kea Lani Resort Maui

Set on the oceanfront at Ka’anapali Beach, the hotel

This oceanfront resort is situated on 25 landscaped

This deluxe hotel offers luxurious comfort on 22

is set on over 40 acres offering an array of amenities

acres of Kauai’s longest beach, north of the town

acres of tropical landscape, on the sunny southwest

and activities in a tropical setting. With a half-acre

of Lihue. Surrounded by exotic lagoons, cascading

shores of Maui between the golf course and the

pool with a 150-foot lava tube water slide and a sand

waterfalls and lush tropical settings, it offers a

beach. Shops and restaurants are within walking

bottom children’s pool, award-winning restaurants,

central, convenient location close to shopping,

distance. Nearby attractions include The Kula

entertainment and Maui’s only oceanfront full-

championship golf and all of Kauai’s great activities

Botanical Gardens, Haleakala National Park and the

service spa it offers a tropical heaven.

and adventures.

Lahaina Whaling museum.

Rooms: 806 air-conditioned rooms feature TV,

Rooms: 347 rooms with TV, Internet, balcony, air-

Rooms: 413 air-conditioned suites have TV, coffee

Wi-Fi, balcony, coffee maker, safe, iHome alarm

conditioning, mini-fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer,

maker, wet bar, microwave, internet, fridge, DVD,

clock, hairdryer, iron & board

safe

balcony

Facilities: 4 restaurants, 5 bars, wine cellar,

Facilities: restaurant, lounge, 3 pools, 2 with

Facilities: 4 restaurants, bar, deli, beach bar, 3

swimming pool, spa, tennis court, fitness centre, golf

waterfalls, a private beach, jacuzzi, fitness centre

swimming pools, tennis court, health spa, parking

Our Rating:

course, activity programme, shops, Wi-Fi, parking

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Resort Room

£298

Partial Ocean View

£323

Deluxe Ocean View

£355

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Mountain View Room

£163

Fairmont Suite

Room Type

Apr-Oct £323

Nov-Mar £323

£323

Pool View Room

£186

Fairmont Suite Mountainside £348

£348

£358

Ocean View Room

£203

Partial Ocean View Suite

£357

Resort fee included

Ocean View Suite

£385

Child age: 18 years

Child age: 17 years

Resort fee included | Child age: 18 years

Sheraton Kauai Resort

This deluxe hotel offers luxurious comfort. You can

This superior hotel crowns an ancient lava flow

Located on a crescent of beautiful white sandy

pamper yourself at the spa or enjoy a round of golf

cascading into the waters along Hawaii’s Big

beach, perfect for swimming, snorkelling and

or a game of tennis. Attractions close by include

Island and offers everything from rejuvenating spa

surfing, the Sheraton sits in lush gardens and koi

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waipi’s Valley,

treatments to an authentic luau. Enter through an

pools. Rooms are in low rise buildings and with the

Manta Ray Dives, you can also shop in downtown

expansive lobby with views of Keauhou Bay. The

gardens create an intimate ambiance.

Hilo’s shopping district. The resort hugs a secluded

22-acre oceanfront has recently been renovated to a

snorkelling bay where you may see turtles.

high standard.

Rooms: 394 air-conditioned rooms with TV, coffee

Rooms: 540 air-conditioned rooms with TV, Internet,

Rooms: 519 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Internet,

balcony.

hairdryer, iron & board, mini bar, TV, coffee maker,

fridge, coffee maker, iron & board, safe, balcony

safe, mini-fridge, balcony

Facilities: 5 restaurants, lounge, 2 outdoor pools,

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar & grill, coffee shop,

poolbar, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, beach activity

Facilities: 4 restaurants, 2 bars, deli, swimming pool,

2 outdoor pools, spa, Firenesia show, tennis &

centre, tennis, parking

fitness centre, spa, golf course, tennis court, parking

basketball courts, sand volleyball court

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

maker, iron & board, hairdryer, fridge, clock radio,

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Partial Ocean View

£233

Ocean View

£289

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Apr-Oct

Nov-Mar

Mountain View

£152

£160

Garden View

Room Type

£242

Partial Ocean View

£169

£177

Ocean Front

£355

Ocean View

£195

£203

Deluxe Ocean Front

£394

Resort fee included

Ocean Front

£220

£228

Child age: 18 years

Resort fee included | Child age: 17 years

Resort fee included Child age: 17 years

HAWAII - MAUI, KAUAI & BIG ISLAND HOTELS

The Fairmont Orchid Big Island Sheraton Kona Big Island

Norwegian Getaway Balcony Stateroom

Norwegian Getaway

Pride of America Balcony Stateroom

Hawaii & Caribbean Cruises What could be better than waking up each day in a new place, experiencing new cultures and traditions passed down through the ages, all without having to pack and unpack each day. On a cruise you can do just that. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Freestyle Cruising gives you the freedom to enjoy a carefree, luxury cruise any way you’d like it to be. Aboard their stunning fleet of modern cruise ships, you’re free to plan your days on your own schedule. Free to relax, be active, dress up, go casual and party all night, enjoying the best entertainment afloat. Free to eat what you want, when you want and where you want, from laid back casual to elegant fine dining, though some locations require reservations and carry a cover charge.

Pride of America

Norwegian Getaway & Norwegian Escape

Welcome on board Pride of America, the only cruise

These sister ships combine the most magnificent

Entertainment

ship that sails round trip from Honolulu year-round,

amenities Norwegian has to offer with The

For those balmy days at sea there’s a host of

and the best way there is to island Hop the Hawaiian

Waterfront, an innovative, open-air promenade

on-board activities to choose from. A magnificent

Islands. As you journey from one exotic island to the

designed to connect guests with the ocean like

aqua park, complete with slides, has pride of place

next, learn about the Hawaiian culture through the

no other cruise line. Indulge in 28 dining options;

seventeen decks above the water and children have

eyes of native ambassadors on board the ship.

experience the thrill of five water slides, and three

their own kids and teen clubs too. There’s a sports

Wining and Dining is a delight with nine restaurants

levels of action-packed activities in the sports

complex with everything from mini golf to rock

complex. The excitement and entertainment

climbing. For those relaxing moments a choice of

continues with Illusionarium, a surreal magical

three spas offers different types of treatments. In

experience and seven-time Tony Award-nominated

the evening there’s the casino of course, but you’ll

a classic New York menu 22 hours a day. Some

musical Legally Blonde.

also find the best of entertainment including Legally

speciality restaurants charge a small cover charge.

Dining

Blonde, music and comedy acts, a rock ’n’ roll show

You’ll find no fewer than eight watering holes from

Every cruise includes beautifully crafted menus in a

the Waikiki Bar to the Napa Wine bar, the Gold Rush

choice of three main dining rooms. Balancing classic

Saloon to the Pink Champagne Bar, there’s bound to

favourites with hot new dishes, dining at Savor is

little “me” time – even an ice bar!

be one that’s to your taste.

a must; serving a wide variety of culinary delights

Staterooms

Entertainment is a given on Pride of America. By

to please every palate, Taste also offers a stylish

From the exclusive Norwegian studios for one to

and contemporary atmosphere. The Tropicana

the fabulous haven suites there’s something for

Room will make you feel as if you’re dining in a

everyone. Inside staterooms offer comfortable

retro supper club. Inspired by the glamorous Miami

accommodation, whilst ocean view cabins have a

Beach nightlife of the 1940s and 1950s, guests can

large window to view the passing waves. A balcony

dance in style while enjoying modern and classic

stateroom gives you that extra space and your own

dishes made with the freshest ingredients. Add

private balcony to sit and sip a cocktail. For that

sizzling performances of Burn the Floor, and you

special occasion perhaps a mini suite or haven suite

have a recipe for a spectacular evening. You’ll find

would fit the bill.

and food options ranging from the alfresco buffet to the Moderno Churrascaria Brazilian steakhouse; the main dining room to the Cadillac Diner serving

day there’s a choice of pools, fitness centre, and sundecks; deck games, golf driving and the library

CRUISES - NCL

for a more sedate occasion. Kids are catered for

with Kids and teen clubs and the video arcade. In the evening there’s a choice of bars and lounges, shows and the nightclub. Staterooms are varied but all are comfortable and modern with ensuite facilities and TV. From comfortable inside accommodation to outside staterooms with or without balconies and suites there’s something for everyone on pride of America.

9 speciality restaurants too and with a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and onthe-go choices, from fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to the chefs’ original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.

and dance extravaganzas. There’s a weekly fireworks display and a host of bars to relax in if you need a

Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

Cozumel, Mexico

Pride of America Hawaii

Hawaiian Islands | 8 Days

Eastern Caribbean | 8 Days

Western Caribbean | 8 Days

Pride of America sails on the following dates:

Norwegian Escape sails on the following dates:

Norwegian Getaway sails on the following dates:

2016: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21, 28

2016: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | June 5, 12, 19, 26

June 4, 11, 18, 25 | July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

June 4, 11, 18, 25 | July 2, 9, 16 | Sep 3, 10, 17, 24

July 3, 10, 17 | Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 | Sep 3, 10, 17, 24

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nov 5, 12, 19, 26

Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 | Dec 4, 11, 18

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nov 5, 12, 19, 26

Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

2017

2017:

Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 | Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

2017

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 | Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 | Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 Day Port 1

Honolulu, Hawaii

Kahului, Maui

Hilo, Hawaii

Kona, Hawaii

Nawiliwili, Kauai

Honolulu

Arrive

Depart

7pm

Miami, Florida

8am

overnight

Relax At Sea

6pm

Relax At Sea

8am

6pm

St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

8am

6pm

7am

5:30pm

Road Town, Tortola

7am

3pm

8am

overnight

Relax At Sea

2pm

Nassau, Bahamas

12pm

Miami, Florida

8am

7am

Price per person: Pride of America Twin share 2016

Inside

Day Port

Arrive Depart -

4pm

7pm

Price per person: Norwegian Escape

Outside

Balcony

Twin share

Inside

Outside

Day Port

Arrive Depart

Miami, Florida

Relax At Sea

4pm

Roatán, Honduras

10am

Harvest Caye

8am

5pm

Costa Maya, Mexico

8am

4pm

Cozumel, Mexico

8am

7pm

Relax At Sea

Miami, Florida

6pm

8am

Price per person: Norwegian Escape Balcony

Twin share

Inside

Outside

Balcony

from from from

2016

from from from

2016

from from from

April

£1,369 £1,435 £1,778

April

£868 £862 £917

April

£767 £756 £811

May

£1,369 £1,435 £1,778

May

£851 £917 £917

May

£697 £808 £841

£917 £950 £972

June

£852 £863 £918

July

£918 £1,018 £1,228

£1,369 £1,557 £1,877

June

£1,369 £1,557 £1,877

July

August

£1,259 £1,491 £1,756

September £702 £751 £807

September £587 £730 £841

September

£1,259 £1,457 £1,723

October

£729 £807 £862

October

£631 £808 £907

October

£1,203 £1,402 £1,723

November

£713 £900 1,033

November

£587 £753 £907

November

£1,115 £1,236 £1,502

December

£713 £867 £1,033

December

£587 £697 £907

December

£1,115 £1,236 £1,502

£1,005 £1,116 £1,281

2017

January

£753 £974 £1,073

January

£653 £829 £940

January

£1,254 £1,453 £1,741

February

£786 £1,007 £1,106

February

£686 £874 £962

February

£1,254 £1,453 £1,741

March

£819 £1,040 £1,151

March

£741 £907 £1,017

March

£1,144 £1,354 £1,807 All NCL Cruise prices include: 7 nights accommodation on-board • All meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8 • Entertainment on board • Itinerary as shown • Port taxes Not included: flights to / from USA • Charges for spa treatments, spa services, fine dining • Shore Excursions • Transfers • Gratuities • On-board drinks and all items of a personal nature

Prices are per person sharing a cabin: Single, triple and child prices available on request. Please see page 111, sections 7 & 9 for additional information and policies regarding deposits and cancellations.

CRUISES - NCL

June July

Vista House Lookout near Portland

ss Legacy

Pesky Barnacle bar

Un-Cruise Adventures: Legacy of Discovery Journey through time along the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette Rivers and your senses awaken much as they did for Captain Robert Gray. In 1792, Gray discovered and named the Columbia River after his ship, the Columbia Rediviva. It is certain your expedition will have you travelling in greater comfort than your predecessors—who without the aid of modern amenities, undertook long, tough journeys. Joined by legendary and colourful personalities, the history along these shores comes to life.

Your Columbia & Snake River Cruise Day 1: Portland Embarkation

Day 4: Clarkston & Hell’s Canyon

Day 6: The Dalles, Oregon

Board mid afternoon and enjoy a champagne

Dock in Clarkston to delve into the history and

It’s a day of culture at the Maryhill Museum and

reception before dinner. (D)

culture of the Nez Perce people. Historical sites

Columbia Gorge Discovery Centre. With its eclectic

Day 2: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

connected to the Lewis and Clark Expedition

collection of European paintings, Native artifacts,

abound in this area, including Clark’s first encounter

and the Queen of Romania’s personal effects,

with the Nez Perce in 1805. Board a covered jet boat

the museum—a castle-like chateau—sits on a

for an invigorating ride into Hells Canyon. This free-

bluff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. The

flowing stretch of the Snake, hemmed in by vertical

Discovery Centre’s interactive exhibits provide a look

cliffs, cuts its way through North America’s deepest

into the area’s geologic origins of volcanic upheavals

river gorge. Protected as a National Recreation

and catastrophic floods; pioneer and missionary

Area since 1975, Hells Canyon preserves a world of

life; and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Transit The

fascinating natural and cultural elements. Keep your

Dalles—another of the eight dams harnessing these

eyes peeled for bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and

mighty rivers. (B, L, D)

and up to 4,000 feet deep, this river canyon cuts the

7,000-year-old Indian petroglyphs. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Astoria

only sea level route through the Cascade Mountains.

Day 5: Richland

Situated near the mouth of the Columbia River,

(B, L, D)

At Hanford Reach Interpretive Centre, discover the

you’ll step back in time with a visit to Fort Clatsop

Day 3: Snake River Cruising

region’s fascinating geologic history—from basalt

and Astoria. Fort Clatsop National Monument is a

flows and Ice Age floods to today’s living landscape;

replica of the encampment of the Lewis and Clark

learn about the monumental efforts of the

Expedition during the winter of 1805-1806. The

Manhattan Project and Hanford Engineering Works

fort was the Corps of Discovery’s last encampment

that ushered in the atomic era; and meet Baby Ems,

before their return trip east to St. Louis. Visit the

a cast of the world’s only complete baby woolly

fascinating Columbia River Maritime Museum and

mammoth skeleton. Afterwards, enjoy a tour, tasting,

take time to stroll through the quaint Victorian

and savoury lunch at award-winning Terra Blanca

streets of Astoria. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this

Winery and Estate Vineyard. Then back on board,

evening. (B, L, D)

ease into the afternoon with a relaxing massage, a

Day 8: Portland– Disembark

RIVER CRUISING - UN-CRUISE ADVENTURES

Near the Columbia River Gorge entrance, you’ll slip

through the locks of Bonneville Dam and embark on a private tour of the massive turbines and fish ladders at the dam’s Visitor Centre. Since 1938, this historic landmark has supplied hydroelectric power and river navigation. Travel by motor coach to the towering Multnomah Falls, the tallest falls in Oregon. Back on board, cruise upriver through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. At 80 miles long

After an early morning transit of McNary Dam, you’ll arrive at the confluence of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Hillsides reveal the vineyards of some of the area’s more than 200 wineries. Glimpse the surrounding wheat fields of the Palouse—one of the nation’s top wheat growing regions—and pass by massive wind farm turbines atop riverside hills. Observe the navigational challenges and intricacies of locking through as you transit the locks and dams of the lower Snake River. Step back in time with colourful stories about hardships and triumphs of early pioneers. (B, L, D)

visit with your captain on the Bridge, or watching the scenery change as you cruise downriver. (B, L, D)

Disembark after breakfast for your included transfer to the Portland Airport, or stay a while and explore the northwest states a little. (B)

Multnomah Falls

Hell’s Canyon Jetboat Ride

Exclusive wine tastings

Your Un-Cruise River Adventure There’s a river cruise, then there’s a river cruise with Un-Cruise Adventures. A cruise where everything is included from the welcome reception when you step on board to sumptuous meals, premium drinks and comfortable cabins with a view. Shore excursions to see unique and often inaccessible attractions, exclusive wine tastings and exciting jet boat rides are all included too. Customer service is second to none, so you can be sure of a river cruising experience to remember.

ss Legacy Embrace the American West spirit and encompass the dramatic contrast of stark natural vistas and hand-of-man achievements. Cruising nearly 1,000

Price Per Person

Cabin Type (based on 2 sharing) Master Commander Captain

Apr 2, 9, 30

£2716

£2956

£3116

£3516

an 88-guest replica coastal steamer bring the region’s history to life. Historians,

May 7, 14

£2956

£3196

£3516

£3916

£3836

heritage guides, guest experts, and included excursions ashore to museums,

May 21, 28 | June 4, 11, 25

miles—conveniently, roundtrip Portland, Oregon—this 7-night voyage aboard

Admiral

Single

Sailing Date

Cabin

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Aug 20, 27

£3196

£3436

£3756

£4156

agriculture and engineering have shaped this vast region.

Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 15

£3436

£3676

£3996

£4396

Nov 5, 12

£2956

£3196

£3516

£3916

£3836

Nov 19

£2716

£2956

£3116

£3516

The ambience aboard the S.S. Legacy emulates an early turn-of-the-century coastal steamer with period décor and old-world charm. There’s a lounge with a piano and dance floor, dining room featuring a wine bar, Pesky Barnacle’s saloon, and relaxing covered sun deck. Elevator access to three public decks and an on-deck hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment and two massage rooms will help keep you in shape. There’s also a DVD and book library. The All-inclusive bar is stocked with premium spirits, wines, and microbrews

D-Dinner) • premium spirits, wine, microbrews; non-alcoholic beverages • airport transfers & baggage handling on embark/disembark days • port taxes & fees • interpretive shore excursions & presentations • Entry fees to national parks,

Cabins

museums, wineries/tastings, and historic venues • wellness program: hot tub, sauna,

44 outside cabins feature iPod/MP3 universal docking station and alarm clock, TV, DVD player, hairdryer, bathrobes, binoculars and reusable water bottles

Master Cabin

Prices include: 7 nights accommodation • Meals as shown (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch,

Commander Cabin

fitness equipment, yoga mats, and a complimentary massage Not included: Flights to / from Portland • gratuities for staff on-board • expenditure of a personal nature

Captain Cabin

Prices are per person sharing a cabin: Single, triple and child prices. Please see page 111, section 8 for additional information and policies regarding deposits and cancellations.

Admiral Cabin

RIVER CRUISING - UN-CRUISE ADVENTURES

forts, and wineries carry you through time sharing its varied past and how

Independent Rail Tours Take to the rails and explore America’s iconic National Parks and magnificent landscapes, experience vibrant cities and cultures and travel aboard some of North America’s best loved rail services.

Downtown Dallas

The Alamo

San Antonio River Walk

Cowboy Country | 8 Days DALLAS | SAN ANTONIO | HOUSTON

Get to know Texas on this amazing rail tour highlighting three remarkable cities. Explore Dallas, discover the mysterious Alamo on a grand tour of San Antonio, and visit Houston “Space City”. There is no shortage of things to see and do in this historic state.

Highlights

Day 3: Amtrak® Rail Dallas – San Antonio

Day 6: Amtrak® Rail San Antonio - Houston

• Explore Dallas with the CityPass • Visit the Alamo in San Antonio • San Antonio hop-on hop-off trolley pass • Houston CityPASS including the Space Centre

Transfer on your own to the Amtrak® station to

Transfer independently to the Amtrak station and

board the Texas Eagle® train and head south to San

board the Sunset Limited® train for Houston. Relax

Antonio. Sit back and relax while the train winds

as you travel through the prairies and spectacular

through colourful, cosmopolitan Dallas, through

wide-open spaces of Southern Texas. Upon arrival

Austin (home of the University of Texas) before

in Houston at around midday, you will have the

arriving in festive San Antonio, where the legend of

opportunity to start using your included Houston

the Alamo and the River Walk attract people from

CityPASS allowing you to explore exciting Houston

all over the world. On arrival this evening, transfer

attractions such as the Space Center, Aquarium, or

independently to your hotel.

the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Hotel for 3 nights: Holiday Inn River Walk

Hotel for 2 nights: Westin Galleria

Day 4: San Antonio

Day 7: Houston

Today you will take an included guided tour and

Continue using your Houston CityPASS today. There

explore the top attractions of San Antonio. Visit the

is so much to see and discover in the “Space City.”

Alamo and learn what makes it so legendary. Take a

Perhaps visit the the Houston Zoo, Museum of Fine

riverboat ride through the famous River Walk. Visit

Arts, the Children’s Museum, or Kemah Boardwalk.

Mission San Jose, explore the Buckhorn Saloon and

Make the most of your day and enjoy all that

Museum and spend some time in the fascinating

Houston has to offer.

Texas Ranger Museum.

Day 8: Houston departure

Day 5: San Antonio

Your tour ends on checkout from your hotel.

Day 1: Arrive Dallas Welcome to Dallas. Transfer independently to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to take advantage of your Dallas CityPASS, which provides admission to some of the city’s most iconic sites and museums such as the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, the Reunion Tower Geo-Deck, the Dallas Zoo, The Sixth Floor Museum and much more. Hotel for 2 nights: Comfort Inn & Suites Market Center Day 2: Dallas

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURS

Today is free for you to continue using your Dallas

CityPASS. Perhaps experience downtown Dallas from the unique viewpoint of the Reunion Tower Geo-Deck. Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Library and learn all about the 43rd President of the United States, or perhaps head to the Dallas

Enjoy a leisurely day exploring this culturally significant city. Your included hop-on hop-off trolley pass is valid all day and offers unlimited journeys, so you can get on and off as often as you’d like. The trolley makes hourly stops so you can take your time

Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

and enjoy each stop.

Departs: Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Price includes: 7 nights accommodation as described • Amtrak rail: Dallas to San Antonio & San Antonio to

Price Per Person

Houston (standard class) • Dallas CityPASS • San Antonio Guided Tour • San Antonio hop-on-hop-off trolley pass

Double

Apr - Jul from

£934

• Houston CityPASS

Aug - Sep from

£892

Not included: flights to/from America • Meals, transfers, sightseeing and attractions not shown as included

Oct - Mar 17 from

£934

• Gratuities

Amtrak Upgrades: from Coach Class to Roomettes from £10, to Bedroom from £55 per person

Please see additional information regarding Amtrak rail on pages 13 & 111 section 5

Chicago Blues Bar

Beale Street, Memphis

New Orleans French Quarter

Jazz, Blues & Rock ’n Roll | 9 Days CHICAGO | MEMPHIS | NEW ORLEANS

The ultimate tour for rail and music enthusiasts. Begin in cosmopolitan Chicago, home of The Blues. Travel by train to Memphis, the Rock’n Roll capital; then it’s on to New Orleans, known as “The Big Easy”, where you’ll experience a cruise on a paddlewheel boat.

Highlights

Day 4: Memphis

Day 7: New Orleans

• Chicago hop-on hop-off trolley pass • Memphis Platinum Tour including Graceland • New Orleans paddleboat cruise and city tour • 2 Amtrak Rail journeys

Arrive in Memphis early this morning. Transfer

Start your day with a jazz brunch at the famous

independently to your hotel in the heart of

Court of Two Sisters restaurant^. Next enjoy an

downtown Memphis. Today you’ll have some free

included New Orleans city tour. Absorb the sights

time to explore the sights and sounds the city. Be

and sounds of the world famous French Quarter and

sure to check out Beale Street or see the Peabody

historic Jackson Square and visit one of the historic

Hotel ducks.

cemeteries, referred to as “Cities of the Dead.”

Hotel for 2 nights: Crowne Plaza Memphis

Marvel at stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou

Day 5: Memphis

St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his

Day 1: Arrive Chicago  Welcome to Chicago. Transfer independently to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Chicago using your multi-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass covering 13 miles of the city. Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Day 2: Chicago Continue sightseeing today with your hop-on hop-off pass. Be sure to visit iconic stops like the Skydeck Chicago, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, 360 Chicago, and much more. Dinner is included this evening at a popular Chicago restaurant. (D) Day 3: Amtrak® Rail Chicago - Memphis board your train to Memphis for a relaxing overnight trip South. Your journey takes you through the heart of the nation’s musical heritage - from Chicago with its still vibrant electric blues scene to Beale Street in Memphis. Overnight Amtrak Train - Sleeper Roomette

Departs Daily Price Per Person

Graceland. On the city tour, an experienced tour

band of pirates, view the longest bridge over water in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and

guide will help you discover the city’s best sights

much more. (BR^)

including the Mighty Mississippi, Beale Street,

Day 8: New Orleans

Peabody Hotel, Sun Studio, and more. On your

Today enjoy a Battlefield Cruise and take in the

Graceland tour, get up close to the things Elvis

picturesque sights of New Orleans and the French

cherished and get a taste of his life at Graceland.

Quarter from the outside deck of an old-fashioned

Stop in the Meditation Garden to see the final

paddlewheel boat. You’ll view the French Quarter

resting place of Elvis and his parents. This evening,

and the Port of New Orleans from the river as the

enjoy an included dinner at a popular Memphis

Captain entertains you with a detailed narration of

restaurant. (D)

New Orleans landmarks, history, vessel information,

Day 6: Amtrak® Rail Memphis - New Orleans

and river lore. Disembark at the site of the 1815

Transfer independently to the Amtrak station early this morning to board your train for New Orleans. Travel the history-laden musical crossroads of

Battle of New Orleans, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, where you can tour the Chalmette Battlefield including the Malus-

Mississippi to “The Big Easy” - the birthplace of jazz.

Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument.

On arrival, transfer independently to your hotel.

Day 0: New Orleans departure

Hotel for 3 nights: Wyndham French Quarter

Your tour ends on checkout from your hotel.

Price includes: 8 nights accommodation as shown (including 1 night onboard Amtrak train) • Amtrak rail: Chicago Double

to Memphis (sleeper roomette) & Memphis to New Orleans (standard class) • Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing

Apr - May from

£1306

Pass • Memphis Platinum tour including Graceland • New Orleans city tour & paddleboat cruise

Jun - Sep from

£1264

• Meals as shown (D-Dinner, BR-Brunch^)

Oct from

£1349

Nov - Dec from

£1264

Not included: flights to/from America • Meals, transfers, sightseeing and attractions not shown as included

Jan 17 from

£1221

Feb from

£1264

Mar from

£1306

• Gratuities Amtrak Overnight Upgrade: from Sleeper Roomette to Bedroom from £68 per person ^If Jazz brunch is unavailable, dinner at a popular New Orleans restaurant will be offered instead

Please see additional information regarding Amtrak rail on pages 13 & 111 section 5

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURS

Transfer independently to the Amtrak station and

Today, enjoy a platinum tour of Memphis including

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief

Look out for historic signposts

Ride the Grand Canyon Railway

Explore the best of Route 66 without the need to drive. Sightseeing tours are included along the way so you won’t miss a thing. Your rail adventure starts in Chicago, then takes you west to St Louis, Albuquerque and the Grand Canyon before ending in LA.

Highlights

Day 5: Amtrak® Rail St. Louis - Albuquerque

Day 10: Grand Canyon

• Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing • Take a tour along the Grand Canyon’s South Rim • Guided tours of Albuqueque and Los Angeles

Transfer independently to the station and board

Today is at leisure in the Grand Canyon. Spend your

your Amtrak train to Albuquerque for a relaxing

time enjoying the sights, drinking in the fresh air and

overnight trip onboard the Texas Eagle.

taking advantage of the many photo opportunities.

Overnight Amtrak Train - Sleeper Roomette

Day 11: Grand Canyon – Williams – Los Angeles

Day 6: Albuquerque

Board the Grand Canyon Railway back to Williams.

Arrive in Albuquerque late this afternoon and

Spend some time in this Route 66 town before an

transfer independently to your hotel. Enjoy free time

included dinner at the Grand Depot Café. Transfer

exploring this city with its rich Spanish roots.

to the Amtrak station to board the Southwest Chief

on hop-off pass. Don’t forget to take a picture at the

Hotel for 2 nights: Crowne Plaza Albuquerque

train for Los Angeles. (D)

famous sign marking the start of Route 66.

Day 7: Albuquerque

Overnight Amtrak Train - Sleeper Roomette

Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza

Explore historic Old Town Albuquerque on a private

Day 12: Los Angeles

Day 2: Chicago

walking tour. Learn about the history of the city and

Arrive into Los Angeles early this morning and

Route 66. Your guide will describe the Old Town’s

transfer independently to your hotel. The day is free

architectural details and tell tales from the Civil War

to explore at your leisure.

dinner at a popular Chicago restaurant. (D)

when Confederate soldiers entered the Plaza.

Hotel for 2 nights: The LA Hotel Downtown

Day 3: Amtrak® Rail Chicago - St. Louis

Day 8: Amtrak® Rail Albuquerque - Williams

Day 13: Los Angeles

Transfer independently to board your Amtrak train

Enjoy a guided tour of Los Angeles. See the homes

to Williams Junction on the Southwest Chief. On

of famous movie stars, tour Hollywood, and visit the

arrival you will be transferred to Williams

most popular California beaches including Ventura

Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn St Louis

Hotel: Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

Beach and Santa Monica Beach. At Santa Monica

Day 4: St. Louis

Day 9: Williams - Grand Canyon South Rim

Pier make sure to take a picture at the sign marking

• Overnight rail journeys in Sleeper class Day 1: Arrive Chicago Transfer independently to your hotel. Spend the rest of the exploring Chicago using your multi-day hop-

Enjoy the second day of your hop-on hop-off city tour of Chicago. This evening enjoy an included

Transfer independently to the train station and

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURS

board Amtrak’s® Texas Eagle to begin your journey

to the great Midwest on your train to St Louis.

Visit the “Gateway to the West” at the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Standing at 630-feet tall, the magnificent Gateway Arch is the tallest man-made national monument in the United States. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a popular restaurant. (D) Departs Daily Price Per Person

Enjoy breakfast before boarding the Grand Canyon

the end of Route 66.

Railway to the Grand Canyon National Park. Explore

Day 14: Los Angeles departure

the South Rim on an included coach tour with lunch

Your tour ends this morning on checkout from your

and take in the Canyon’s spectacular vistas. (B, L)

hotel.

Hotel for 2 nights: Maswik Lodge Grand Canyon Price includes: 13 nights accommodation as shown (including 2 nights onboard Amtrak train) • Amtrak rail:

Double

Chicago to St Louis (standard class); St Louis to Albuquerque (Sleeper Roomette); Albuqueque to Williams

Apr from

£2218

Junction (standard class); Williams Junction to Los Angeles (Sleeper Roomette) • Chicago Hop-on Hop-off

May - Oct from

£2260

Sightseeing Pass • St Louis Gateway Arch Tram Ride • Albuquerque Walking Tour • Grand Canyon Railway:

Nov from

£2133

Williams to Grand Canyon Village (return) • Grand Canyon Motorcoach Tour • Los Angeles Guided Tour

Dec from

£2090

• Meals on days shown (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)

Jan 17 - Feb from

£2048

Mar from

£2133

Not included: flights to/from America • Meals, sightseeing, transfers and attractions not shown as included • Gratuities Amtrak Overnight Journey Upgrade: from Sleeper Roomette to Bedroom from £323 per person

Please see additional information regarding Amtrak rail on pages 13 & 111 section 5

Historic architecture in Santa Fe

Optional jeep tour to Sedona’s Red Rocks

Big Horn Sheep at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim

Discover vibrant Chicago with its blues music scene and fantastic shopping, then take an overnight train journey west to New Mexico’s historic capital Santa Fe. Continue into Arizona, home stunning scenery including the spectacular Grand Canyon.

Highlights

Day 4: Santa Fe

Day 7: Williams – Grand Canyon Village

• Discover Chicago with a sightseeing pass • Take a walking tour of Santa Fe • Grand Canyon Railway journey & South Rim tour • Sedona Guided Jeep Tour

Your train arrives into Lamy this afternoon and you

Enjoy breakfast at the Grand Depot Café this

will then be transferred to downtown Santa Fe, a

morning before boarding the Grand Canyon Railway

city known for its art, culture, cuisine and views of

to the Grand Canyon National Park. Enjoy a coach

serene mountains. The rest of the day is free for you

tour along the Canyon’s South Rim with an included

to explore at your leisure.

lunch. Take in some of the most spectacular vistas

Hotel for 2 nights: Santa Fe Sage Inn

in North America formed over 17 million years ago.

Day 5: Santa Fe

(B, L)

Day 1: Arrive Chicago

Hotel: Maswik Lodge

hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Chicago

“City of Holy Faith”. This colourful and historic town

using your multi-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing

Day 8: Grand Canyon – Flagstaff

is nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo

Spend some free time early this morning enjoying

pass covering 13 miles of the city.

Mountains. The city was founded 400 years ago by

the sights of the Canyon before you take a shuttle

Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza

the Spaniards and inhabited by the Pueblo Indians

transfer from the Grand Canyon to Flagstaff.

Day 2: Chicago

for over 1,000 years creating a unique and diverse

Hotel for 2 nights: Little America Hotel

Enjoy the second day of your hop-on hop-off city

destination.

tour of Chicago and see anything you might have

Day 9: Flagstaff

Day 6: Amtrak® Rail Santa Fe – Williams

Today you will witness the Red Rocks of Sedona on

You will be transferred from downtown Santa Fe

an included Canyons & Cowboys jeep tour. Return to

dinner at a popular Chicago restaurant. (D)

back to Lamy where you will board the Amtrak train

Flagstaff and spend the rest of the day exploring the

Day 3: Amtrak® Rail Chicago – Santa Fe

to Williams Junction. On arrival at Williams Junction,

astounding natural wonders, invigorating outdoor

Transfer independently to the train station and

you will be transferred to Williams, gateway to the

recreation and cultural attractions of this fascinating

board Amtrak’s Southwest Chief for Santa Fe.

Grand Canyon.

Arizona city.

Carving through canyon passages only a few feet

Hotel: Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

Day 10: Flagstaff Departure

missed yesterday. This evening enjoy an included

wider than the train itself, you’ll see spectacular

Your tour ends this morning on checkout from your

landscapes and pristine vistas not visible from

hotel.

interstate highways. Overnight Amtrak Train - Sleeper Roomette

Departs Daily Price Per Person

Price includes: 9 nights accommodation as shown (including 1 night onboard Amtrak train) • Amtrak rail: Chicago Double

to Santa Fe (Sleeper Roomette); Santa Fe to Williams (standard class) • Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Pass

Apr from

£1725

• Santa Fe Walking Tour • Grand Canyon Railway: Williams to Grand Canyon Village • Grand Canyon Motorcoach

May from

£1810

Tour • Grand Canyon to Flagstaff shuttle transfer • Sedona Guided Jeep Tour with Flagstaff transfers • Meals on

Jun - Jul from

£1852

days shown (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)

Aug - Sep from

£1810

Oct from

£1767

Not included: flights to/from America • Meals, sightseeing, transfers and attractions not shown as included

Nov from

£1725

Dec from

£1682

• Gratuities Amtrak Overnight Journey Upgrade: from Sleeper Roomette to Bedroom from £229 per person

Please see additional information regarding Amtrak rail on pages 13 & 111 section 5

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURS

Today, enjoy a guided walking tour of Santa Fe, the

Welcome to Chicago. Transfer independently to your

Salt Lake City

Canyonlands National Park

Ride the California Zephyr

Explore the ‘Mile High City’ of Denver then visit some of the America’s most iconic national parks including Rocky Mountain National Park, Arches National Park with its amazing rock formations and Yellowstone, home to Old Faithful geyser.

Highlights

Day 3: Amtrak® Rail Denver - Grand Junction

Day 6: Salt Lake City – West Yellowstone

• Full day tour of Rocky Mountain National Park • Explore Arches & Canyonlands National Parks • Travel on Amtrak’s famous California Zephyr • Spend 2 nights in West Yellowstone

Transfer independently to the Amtrak station to

This morning a shuttle service will to take you

board the California Zephyr to Grand Junction.

to West Yellowstone, widely held to be the first

Climb through the heart of the Rockies and west

national park in the world and home to the most

through the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas. Arrive

impressive geothermal features in North America.

into Grand Junction. The afternoon is at your leisure.

Hotel for 2 nights: Yellowstone Park Hotel (Gray Wolf

Hotel for 2 nights: Grand Vista Hotel

Inn during winter months)

Day 4: Grand Junction

Day 7: West Yellowstone

Today cross the border into Utah and enjoy a full-

Enjoy a full-day tour of the lower loop^ of West

your hotel. Enjoy the views of the fabulous Rocky

day tour exploring Arches and Canyonlands National

Yellowstone Park. Highlights include Old Faithful

Mountains. Take time to explore the downtown area

Parks. Arches National Park preserves two thousand

Geyser, the Old Faithful Inn, Isa Lake on the

of the Mile High City, with its museums, art galleries,

natural sandstone arches. Rich colours, textures

Continental Divide and more. There will be time for

craft beer bars, festivals, and more.

and landforms highlight the extraordinary balanced

you to enjoy lunch on your own at the Old Faithful

Hotel for 2 nights: Quality Inn Central Denver

rocks, fins, and pinnacles. Tour the Windows and

Village.

Day 2: Denver

world famous Delicate Arch. Canyonlands National

^Lower Loop Tour is seasonal. During winter months,

Today you will enjoy a full day tour of Colorado’s

Park offers a stunning landscape of countless

Old Faithful Explorer Tour will be substituted.

Rocky Mountain National Park*. Visit beautiful

canyons, mesas and buttes carved by the Green and

Winter Park, one of the most popular ski resorts in

Colorado Rivers and their tributaries. Experience

Colorado. Head to Rocky Mountain National Park

the astounding size and solitude from the Island

famed for its wildlife and spectacular views. On

in the Sky section. Return to Grand Junction late

the journey back to Denver, enjoy several photo

afternoon.

opportunities and a refreshment break. Tonight,

Day 5: Amtrak® Rail Grand Junction - Salt Lake City

restaurant scene downtown.

Transfer independently to the Amtrak station to

Hotel: Salt Lake City Plaza Hotel at Temple Square

Day 1: Arrive Denver

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURS

Arrive into Denver and transfer independently to

dinner is included in Denver. (D) *Tour is seasonal from late May to late September

reboard the California Zephyr to Salt Lake City.

on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. A Denver

Enjoy views of Utah’s Wasatach Mountains as you

Highlights Tour will be offered when the Rocky

head west.

Mountain National Park Tour is unavailable.

Hotel: Salt Lake City Plaza Hotel at Temple Square

Day 8: West Yellowstone - Salt Lake City This morning take a leisurely drive back to Salt Lake City by shuttle bus. Spend the evening at leisure enjoying all that the city has to offer. Perhaps visit the Olympic Park or explore the vibrant and growing

Day 9: Salt Lake City departure Your tour ends this morning on checkout from your hotel.

Departs: May - September; Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat

Price includes: 8 nights accommodation as shown • Amtrak rail: Denver to Grand Junction & Grand Junction to

Price Per Person

Salt Lake City (standard class) • Rocky Mountain National Park full day tour from Denver* • Arches & Canyonlands

Double

May from

£1444

National Park full day tour from Grand Junction • Return coach transfers Salt Lake City to Yellowstone

Jun - Jul from

£1572

• Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour** • Meals on days shown (D-dinner)

Aug from

£1529

Sep from

£1444

Not included: flights to/from America • Meals, sightseeing, transfers and attractions not shown as included • Gratuities *Seasonal tour, replaced by Denver Highlights tour when not operating **Seasonal tour, replaced by Old Faithful Explorer tour when not operating

Please see additional information regarding Amtrak rail on pages 13 & 111 section 5

Old Faithful, Yellowstone

Take a day trip to Yosemite

Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco

Windy City to the Golden Gate | 11 Days CHICAGO | SALT LAKE CITY | WEST YELLOWSTONE | SAN FRANCISCO

Journey by rail from Chicago to San Francisco on the Pacific Coast and visit the famous national parks of Yellowstone and Yosemite. This tour combines relaxing train travel with some of the most stunning landscapes you will ever see.

Highlights

Day 4: Salt Lake City

Day 8: Amtrak® Rail Salt Lake City - San Francisco

• Explore Chicago with a hop-on hop-off pass • 2 overnight trips on Amtrak’s California Zephyr • Full day exploring Yellowstone National Park • Yosemite day trip from San Francisco

Take in the stunning views of Utah’s Wasatach

This morning enjoy a guided tour of Salt Lake City

Mountains as your train nears Salt Lake City. On

with sights including the Salt Lake Mormon Temple,

arrival, transfer independently to your hotel for a

Pioneer Park, Brigham Young’s Territorial Governor’s

relaxing evening before your busy day tomorrow.

Mansion, and of course, the Great Salt Lake. Later,

Hotel: Salt Lake Plaza Hotel at Temple Square

transfer independently to the Amtrak Station to

Day 5: Salt Lake City – West Yellowstone

board the train to Emeryville in sunny California. Overnight Amtrak Train: Sleeper Roomette

Welcome to Chicago. Transfer independently to your

Yellowstone. Yellowstone is widely held to be the

hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Chicago

Day 9: San Francisco

first national park in the world and is home to the

Arrive at Emeryville early afternoon and board a

using your multi-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing

most impressive geothermal features in North

coach for the short transfer across the Bay to San

pass covering 13 miles of the city.

America. The sights here are simply stunning and

Francisco. Check into your hotel then spend the

Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza

will not disappoint. Relax this evening in preparation

evening at leisure exploring the “City by the Bay.”

Day 2: Chicago

for your full day exploring the Park tomorrow.

Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf

Continue exploring Chicago with your hop-on

Hotel for 2 nights: Yellowstone Park Hotel

hop-off tour pass. While you tour everything from

Day 10: San Francisco – Yosemite Day Tour

Day 6: West Yellowstone

Today you will explore one of America’s most iconic

Enjoy a full day touring West Yellowstone’s

landmarks, Yosemite National Park. Take in the

skyscrapers, tour guides are excited to share their

lower loop. Highlights of this tour include Old

panoramic views of San Francisco as you cross over

in-depth knowledge. Tonight, enjoy an included

Faithful Geyser, the Old Faithful Inn, Isa Lake on

the Bay Bridge at sunrise. The rest of your drive to

dinner at a popular restaurant in Chicago. (D)

the Continental Divide, and many more stunning

Yosemite will offer stunning scenery, including the

Day 3: Amtrak® Rail Chicago - Salt Lake City

landmarks. After your tour, you will have time to for

snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountain. Once you

Transfer independently to Chicago’s Union Station

lunch at the Old Faithful Village.

arrive in Yosemite National Park, you will have 2½

and board Amtrak’s Calaifornia Zephyr train for your

Day 7: West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City

hours to hike and explore Yosemite Village. Return

underground streets to internationally-acclaimed

journey to Salt Lake City. Enjoy America’s majestic

Take a leisurely shuttle transfer back to Salt Lake

to San Francisco just in time for a spectacular

landscapes as you travel through the Great Plains

City. The evening is yours to enjoy this beautiful city.

sunset.

and climb through the heart of the Rockies.

Hotel: Salt Lake Plaza Hotel at Temple Square

Day 11: San Francisco departure

Overnight Amtrak Train - Sleeper Roomette

Your tour ends on check out from your hotel this morning.

Departs Daily: 04 May - 04 Oct Price Per Person

Price includes: 10 nights accommodation as shown (including 2 onboard Amtrak) • Amtrak rail: Chicago to Salt Double

Lake City & Salt Lake City to San Francisco (sleeper roomette) • Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass

May from

£1971

Jun from

£2099

• Return coach transfers Salt Lake City to Yellowstone • Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour • Salt Lake City Guided Tour • Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco • Meals on days shown (D-dinner)

Jul from

£2226

Aug from

£2184

Not included: flights to/from America • Meals, sightseeing, transfers and attractions not shown as included

Sep - Oct from

£2056

• Gratuities Amtrak Overnight Journey Upgrade: from Sleeper Roomette to Bedroom from £383 per person

Please see additional information regarding Amtrak rail on pages 13 & 111 section 5

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURS

Early this morning, take a shuttle service to West

Day 1: Arrive Chicago

Griffith Observatory & LA Skyline

San Francisco Cable Car

Santa Fe Union Station, San Diego

The Californian Rail Journey | 9 Days SAN FRANCISCO | LOS ANGELES | SAN DIEGO

Tour California’s coast by rail. From San Francisco take a Sonoma & Napa Valley winery tour and visit spectacular Yosemite. Take the train to Los Angeles and discover Hollywood and LA’s famous beaches before ending your journey in sunny San Diego.

Highlights

Day 3: San Francisco & Yosemite

Day 6: Los Angeles

• San Francisco & LA hop-on hop-off tours • Sonoma & Napa Valley wine country tour • Yosemite National Park day tour • San Diego hop-on hop-off trolley tour

Today explore one of America’s most iconic

You have the full day to enjoy a hop-on hop-off

landmarks, Yosemite National Park. Take in the views

tour. This narrated tour by vintage double decker

of San Francisco as you cross over the Bay Bridge at

bus allows you to get on and off as often as you

sunrise. The rest of your drive to Yosemite will offer

like. Stops include the Chinese Theatre, Farmer’s

stunning scenery, including the snow-capped Sierra

Market, Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Kodak Theatre,

Nevada Mountain. Once you arrive in Yosemite

Paramount Studios, Hollywood & Vine, Santa Monica

National Park, you will have 2½ hours to hike and

Pier, Fashion District and much more.

explore Yosemite Village. Return to San Francisco

Day 7: Amtrak® Rail Los Angeles – San Diego

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco Arrive into San Francisco and transfer independently to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Perhaps explore Fisherman’s Wharf and sample the local sourdough bread and seafood cuisine. Hotel for 4 nights: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf Day 2: San Francisco Today you can explore the city at your own pace with an included hop-on hop-off double decker bus tour. This gives you the opportunity to visit the city’s most popular areas like Downtown, Golden Gate & Sausalito and Golden Gate Park. You can hop on

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURS

and off the bus at any of the stops to explore all the

major sights. Don’t miss districts like Chinatown, North Beach, Union Square and the Civic Center. Head to Fisherman’s Wharf this evening for an included dinner at Pier 39. (D)

just in time for a spectacular sunset.

board your train to San Diego. Relax on the Pacific

Today, tour across the Golden Gate Bridge and

Surfliner as you journey south along the Pacific

through the tranquil hills surrounding Sonoma Valley

Ocean coastline. When you arrive in San Diego,

to see the beauty of the many wineries along the

make your own way to the hotel. Dinner at a local

old El Camino Real. Venture into the heart of Napa

seafood restaurant is included this evening. (D)

Valley with stops at up to three vineyards where

Hotel for 2 nights: Wyndham San Diego Bayside

you’ll enjoy distinctive wine tastings. Return to San

Day 8: San Diego

Francisco this evening.

and learn why San Diego is called “America’s Finest

Early this morning, transfer on your own to the

City.” Hop aboard your trolley tour and enjoy the

Amtrak® station for your journey to Los Angeles.

narrated San Diego tour with a fascinating and fun

Enjoy the scenery along the Coast Starlight route

mix of trivia and humorous stories as you explore

following the coastline. The lush forests, fertile

the historic Gaslamp district, Old Town San Diego

valleys and long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline

State Historic Park, Seaport Village and Balboa Park.

provide a stunning backdrop for your journey. Upon

Day 9: San Diego departure

independently to your hotel and check in. Hotel for 2 nights: The LA Downtown Hotel

Price Per Person

Today you’ll explore the scenic coastal landscape

Day 5: Amtrak® Rail San Francisco – Los Angeles

arrival in the “City of Angels” this evening, transfer

Departs Daily

Transfer independently to the Amtrak® station and

Day 4: San Francisco & Napa Valley

Your tour ends on check out from your hotel this morning.

Price includes: 8 nights accommodation as shown • Amtrak rail: San Francisco to Los Angeles & Los Angeles Double

to San Diego (standard class) • San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass • Yosemite Day Tour from San

Apr from

£1572

Francisco • Sonoma & Napa Valley Wineries Tour from San Francisco • Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off tour

May from

£1657

• San Diego Hop-On- Hop-Off Trolley Tour • Meals on days shown (D-dinner)

Jun from

£1699

Jul - Sep from

£1827

Not included: flights to/from America • Meals, sightseeing, transfers and attractions not shown as included

Oct from

£1784

Nov - Dec from

£1529

Jan 17 - Mar from

£1614

• Gratuities Amtrak Journey Upgrades: from Coach Class to - Roomette from £43; Bedroom from £145 per person

Please see additional information regarding Amtrak rail on pages 13 & 111 section 5

Discover historic Route 66

Sequoia National Park, Tunnel Log

Drive California’s Highway 1

Self Drive Touring The USA is just made for road trips; whether it’s living the dream and cruising the “Mother Road”, meandering through the byways and back roads of New England, exploring the stunning Canyonlands and coastline of the West or tripping through the Southern states, there’s something here for you. Stop off when the fancy takes you to see those little things sometimes by passed on a coach tour and travel at your own pace with no time restrictions. Our pre-packaged itineraries have been carefully planned to ensure you get the most from your holiday but if you’re a seasoned traveller and want to make some changes, or even have your own dream route in mind, we will be happy to help.

Choosing Your Route

Car Hire Included

Hotel Rooms

The easiest way to choose your self-drive tour is

Included in all our self-drive tours is your car rental.

A twin or double rate is based on two people

to read through our brochure and decide the areas

The car size will be an intermediate vehicle. All

sharing 1 or 2 beds (twin/double defines that 2

which appeal to you the most. Throughout the

rentals are based on the inclusive level of cover

people are sharing, not the number of beds). We

brochure we have many ideas on what to see and do

which includes Unlimited Kilometres, Collision

cannot guarantee whether your room will have 1 or

in the most popular destinations - all these can be

Damage Waiver (CDW), and all local taxes. If you

2 beds but if you have a preference, please let us

included in your itinerary. Once you have your route,

would prefer a larger car, enhanced cover or GPS

know and we will pass your request onto the hotels.

take a look through the self-drive tours featured

this can be arranged for a supplement.

here, we are sure you will find one that fits your

A triple or quad room is based on 3 or 4 people

Please note: For more information & to see the

sharing two beds; you will not receive 3 or 4

rental conditions for the car hire see pages 14-15

separate beds. If a 3rd or 4th bed is required,

and 110.

foldaway beds can be requested, and if available a

What’s Included

supplement may be payable directly to the hotel on

All of our tours include accommodation and

All self-drive tours can be priced for additional

requirements but if there isn’t, all of our itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted to include anything you wish!

More Choice In addition to the tours we show over the following pages we have more tours that we can offer. Just call our reservations department, speak to one of our experienced consultants, give them your other tours which may be suitable and send you a detailed itinerary. And if you still can’t find the ideal tour – we will tailor make one for you.

includes are shown in the price panel. All of our pre-packaged self-drive itineraries also include a comprehensive information kit which will be at the

National Park Fees Visitors to National Parks will need to purchase a

notes of the local area, local sightseeing and attractions, route maps and driving instructions.

America is a huge country and driving distances are

Tour costs do not include air fares, fuel for your

route.

quotation.

includes essential information featuring overview

What’s Not Included

Please take this into account when planning your

and need 2 separate rooms, please call us for a

reception desk of your first overnight hotel. This

Driving Distances often much greater than some people anticipate.

rooms, so if you have 4 adults in your group

vehicle or parking charges, including parking costs at hotels. Full details of items not included are shown in each price panel.

National Parks Visitors Pass which is not included in tour price and can be bought at park entrances or urban centres. Prices vary between parks for more details visit: http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm

SELF DRIVE TOURING

requirements and they will be happy to suggest any

your vehicle rental. Full details of what each tour

check in.

Discover Hollywood in LA

Grand Canyon’s Spectacular South Rim

Experience the glitz of Las Vegas

This two week trip takes in all the highlights of West Coast USA; from the big city sights of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas to the stunning coastline of the Big Sur and Highway 1. Then scenery of a different kind with the grandeur and natural presence of the Grand Canyon, Death Valley and the Zion and Bryce Canyons National Parks; man-made Lake Powell and the stunning beauty of Yosemite National Park. Day 4: Palm Springs - Grand Canyon (406 miles)

Day 7: Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National

Leave Palm Springs behind and head for the Joshua

Park (134 miles)

Tree National Park, then on through Kingman and

A short drive to Zion National Park offers you

the Indian reservation of the Hualapai Nation to

many hiking possibilities. See its desert terrain and

Williams and the Grand Canyon National Park.

huge sculpted rock formations, a monument of

Perhaps you’ll explore the rim, watch the sunset, or

time carved by wind and water which coexist with

take a helicopter flight for a better view.

hanging gardens. The bizarre sandstone formations

Hotel: Standard - Mountain Ranch Resort Beacon

and especially the view of the “Angels Landing” are

Hill; Superior - Grand Canyon National Park

breathtaking.

accommodation

Hotel: Standard - Ramada Inn St George;

Arrive into Los Angeles airport, collect your rental

Day 5: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell (150 miles)

Superior - Majestic View Lodge, Springdale

car and drive to your hotel. The rest of the day is

Take time this morning to discover the sunrise over

Day 8: Springdale - Las Vegas (125 miles)

free for you to relax or explore.

the Grand Canyon’s South Rim and then leave the

Depart this morning for Las Vegas. On the way

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Crowne Plaza LAX;

canyon behind as you enter Navajo country and

perhaps take a short detour and visit Nevada’s

Superior - Hilton Los Angeles Airport;

the Painted Desert. Take a popular route through

oldest State Park, Valley of Fire. The rough floor

sparsely populated Indian Country to Monument

and jagged walls of the park contain brilliant

Valley, where isolated monoliths of red sandstone

formations of eroded sandstone and sand dunes

tower 1,000 ft. above the valley floor. Arrive in Page,

that often appear to be on fire when reflecting the

site of massive man-made Lake Powell. The red

sun’s rays. From the fantastic works of nature to

rocks provide an impressive contrast to the blue

the man-made miracle in the desert - welcome to

water. Boat tours, house boats and water sports

Las Vegas! Explore the opulent hotels with their

provide a lively atmosphere of the lake.

fantastic shows, enormous casinos and non-stop

Hotel: Standard - BW Plus at Lake Powell;

entertainment. Perhaps you’ll take in a show

Superior - Lake Powell Resort and Marina

tonight, or try your hand with lady luck at a game of

Day 6: Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon (162 miles)

chance. Whatever you do, don’t stay up all night as

Highlights • Stay at the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon • Explore Yosemite National Park • Spend two nights in San Francisco • Drive the spectacular “Big Sur” coastline • Live it up in Las Vegas • Drive through Death Valley Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles

Day 2: Los Angeles A free day to explore the world-known areas of Los Angeles, from Downtown to glamorous Hollywood

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with its Walk of the Fame; Beverly Hills and the

houses of the stars to Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu, located on the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Day 3: Los Angeles - Palm Springs (125 miles) You leave the boisterous city of L.A. and drive through the San Bernardino National Forest and by Lake Arrowhead to Palm Springs, which stretches in a dry, hot desert valley. This pretty city, also famous for its golf courses, is a favourite weekend destination for wealthy Californians. A gondola ride up Mt. San Jacinto offers great views of the surrounding area. Hotel: Standard - BW Inn at Palm Springs; Superior - Renaissance Palm Springs.

Head north into Utah this morning and through scenic Kanab to the Bryce Canyon National Park. The park includes some of the Earth’s most colourful rocks, sculpted by erosion into pillars and other fantastic forms. A walk at sunset through this fantasy world of sandstone is particularly rewarding. Hotel: Standard & Superior: National Park accommodation

tomorrow’s a special drive! Hotel: Standard - Hampton Inn Tropicana; Superior - Hilton Grand Vacations Club

Get back to nature in Yosemite

Be sure to ride a San Francisco cable car

Golden Gate Bridge

Day 9: Las Vegas, Death Valley National Park -

Day 11: El Portal - San Francisco (197 miles)

Day 14: Pismo Beach - Los Angeles (176 miles)

Visalia (442 miles)

Head west this morning through gold rush country

Head south through Solvang in the Ynez valley,

Leave early this morning before the sun gets too hot

and over the Oakland Bridge to the “City by the

founded in 1911 by a group of Danes escaping the

for the drive through Death Valley. With the lowest

Bay”, said by many to be America’s most beautiful

harshness of the mountain winters. Often called

point of the Western Hemisphere at 282ft below

city. Enjoy the rest of your day exploring on foot

“little Denmark” it has an array of bakeries and

sea level and mountains 11,000ft high it is quite an

or using the cable cars, see Fisherman’s Wharf

coffee shops and the only Danish museum outside

experience. This desert area offers a great variety of

and Union Square, and if you book in advance visit

Denmark. Continue to Santa Barbara, a beautiful

landscapes which you should not miss like Zabriskie

Alcatraz for an experience that you will never forget.

city with a strong Hispanic background. Make a stop

Point with its impressive views and Badwater.

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - San Francisco area

and see the Old Mission, founded by Franciscans

Leaving Death Valley behind head towards the

hotel; Superior - Holiday Inn Civic Centre or similar.

on December 4th 1786, the Court House and State

Sequoia National Forest and continue through fertile

Day 12: San Francisco free day

Street with its beautiful boutiques and inviting

farmland to Visalia.

A full day for sightseeing, shopping or just relaxing.

Hotel: Standard - Lamp Liter Inn;

Or will you cross over the Golden Gate Bridge to

Superior - Wyndham Visalia

enjoy the art galleries of Sausalito and advance to

restaurants. Continue to Los Angeles for your final night. Hotel: Standard - Holiday Inn Los Angeles Airport:

Day 10: Visalia - Yosemite National Park (146 miles)

the Muir Woods where you find some of the last

Superior - Hilton Los Angeles Airport.

Head north across the lush Californian farmland to

giant redwood trees; or venture even further afield

Day 15: Depart Los Angeles

Fresno and on to the amazing Yosemite National

and spend the day tasting California-grown wines in

Check out of your hotel this morning. Return your

Park, 1,170 square miles of breathtaking natural

Napa Valley.

car to the rental counter by the time you collected it

splendour. Ranging in altitude from 2,000 feet to

Day 13: San Francisco - Pismo Beach (240 miles)

on day one and take your onward flight.

more than 13,000 feet above sea level, it’s hard to believe that Yosemite is just hours from bustling cities like San Francisco and Sacramento. The valley floor is over eight miles long and a spectacular sight. Towering waterfalls cascade over the hard granite rocks and through lush green trees to the valley floor, where rivers flow through tranquil flower filled meadows, wildlife is prolific and birdsong fills the air. There’s more to Yosemite than the Yosemite and Bridal Veil Falls, famous El Capitan and Half Dome though. Three stands of giant Sequoia trees, Black oak and Ponderosa pine provide welcome shade for rim of Yosemite Valley, provides an eagle’s view of the valley floor 3,214 feet below.

Cannery Row, then take the 17- Mile Drive to Carmel with its mission, art galleries, lovely boutiques and good restaurants. Then it’s time to hit the “Big Sur”, the iconic and most famous stretch of Highway 1, and head south to Pismo Beach, the “Clam Capital of California”. You’ll find superb beaches washed by the rolling pacific and a 1200 ft pier, both perfect for viewing the stunning Pismo sunsets. Dining is a delight with superb seafood and an impressive range of cuisines from modern American to classic Italian and Japanese. Hotel: Standard - Courtesy Inn (San Simeon); Superior - Cambria Pines Lodge (Pismo Beach)

Hotel: Standard - BW Palm Court Inn (Modesto); Superior - Yosemite View Lodge Price Per Person - Departs daily: 01 Apr - 31 Oct

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 14 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 &

Standard Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

15) • comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions

01 Apr - 30 Jun

£1126

£2239

£813

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£1176

£2339

£846

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and

22 Aug - 31 Oct

£1126

£2239

£813

Superior Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

01 Apr - 30 Jun

£1618

£3236

£1155

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£1668

£3336

£1189

22 Aug - 31 Oct

£1618

£3236

£1155

parking (including at hotels) Car Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a more luxurious or sporty model; or add SatNav or an extra driver. Please call us for upgrade prices. Child (2-11): FREE when sharing existing bedding with 2 adults

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forest walks, whilst Glacier Point, at 7,214 feet on the

Head first to historic Monterey with its famous

Alcatraz Island - San Francisco Bay

California coastline near Monterey

Explore San Diego

Live your Californian dream as you spend time exploring San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. See the stunning coastal scenery of the “Big Sur”, enjoy the wine region of Napa, explore old Sacramento and Santa Barbara and relax in Palm Springs.

Highlights

Day 5: Sacramento - Monterey (190 miles)

Day 9: Los Angeles - Palm Springs (125 miles)

• 3 nights in San Francisco, the “City by the Bay” • 4 nights in elegant San Diego • Enjoy the resort town of Palm Springs • Discover Los Angeles, City of Angels

Drive to the coast and the relaxed town of Monterey,

Head east through the San Bernardino Valley and

home of Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf.

perhaps make a detour to the Joshua Tree National

Explore 17-Mile Drive then check in your hotel.

Park enroute to Palm Springs.

Hotel: Standard - Comfort Inn Monterey Bay;

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Best Western Inn Palm

Superior - Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Springs; Superior - Renaissance Palm Springs.

Day 6: Monterey - Santa Barbara (245 miles)

Day 10: Palm Springs

This morning it’s time to hit the “Big Sur”, the iconic

Spend the day in Palm Springs; with swimming,

Arrive into San Francisco airport and make your way

and most famous stretch of Highway 1. Head south

golfing, horseback riding or hiking there’s bound

to your downtown hotel.

to Santa Barbara, a beautiful city with a strong

to be something to keep you occupied even if it’s

Hotel for 3 nights: Standard - Hotel Carlton;

Hispanic background.

sunbathing - they boast 350 days of sunshine a year!

Superior - Handlery Union Square

Hotel: Standard - Ramada Santa Barbara;

Days 2 & 3: San Francisco

Superior - Best Western Plus Peppertree Inn.

Day 11: Palm Springs - San Diego (140 miles)

Enjoy the unique atmosphere and eclectic vibe that

Day 7: Santa Barbara - Los Angeles (95 miles)

of the Mexican border.

Take time this morning to stroll down Main Street

Hotel for 4 nights: Standard - Bahia Resort Hotel;

on foot and from a cable car, cruise on the bay for

in Santa Barbara or visit the historic Mission and

Superior - Catamaran Resort Hotel.

great views of the Golden Gate Bridge; visit Alcatraz

the Spanish style Court House before you continue

and leave with a chill down your spine. Enjoy the

along the south coast to Los Angeles.

Days 12 to 14: San Diego

atmosphere on Pier 39 and the superb shopping

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Best Western Plus

around Union Square.

Dragon Gate Inn; Superior - Sportsmen’s Lodge

Day 4: San Francisco - Sacramento (145 miles)

Day 8: Los Angeles

the buzzing Gaslamp Quarter and soak up the laid

A free day to explore the City of Angels. With an

back Spanish and Mexican vibe in the Old Town.

morning. On your way to Sacramento make a slight

endless array of sightseeing opportunities you’ll be

detour along the Napa Valley and stop for a while at

spoilt for choice.

Day 15: San Diego Departure

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco

can only be found in San Francisco. See the sights

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Collect your car from the downtown office this

one Napa’s beautiful vineyards.

It’s an easy drive to San Diego, just 30 minutes north

San Diego is California at its best. Enjoy the fabulous climate and big sandy beaches; check out attractions such as Sea World San Diego, explore

Check out of your hotel and return your car at San Diego or Los Angeles airport, depending on your

Hotel: Standard - Best Western Sutter House;

travel plans. It’s about 130 miles to Los Angeles (no

Superior - Holiday Inn Express Sacramento

one way fee will apply).

Price Per Person - Departs daily: 01 Apr - 31 Oct

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 12 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 &

Standard Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

15) • Comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions

01 Apr - 27 Jun

£1609

£3181

£1186

28 Jun - 18 Aug

£1659

£3281

£1219

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and

19 Aug - 31 Oct

£1609

£3181

£1186

Superior Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

01 Apr - 27 Jun

£1910

£3819

£1393

28 Jun - 18 Aug

£1960

£3919

£1426

19 Aug - 31 Oct

£1910

£3819

£1393

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Seattle skyline

Mount Rainier

Oregon’s scenic coastline

Explore rugged coastlines and national parks of America’s Pacific Northwest, home to huge mountains, deep blue lakes, sand dunes and redwoods. Discover quirky towns along the way and experience the laid back west-coast vibe of Seattle and San Francisco

Highlights

Day 6: Mt. Rainier National Park - The Dalles

Day 11: Newport – Medford (242 miles)

• Explore Seattle - the “Emerald City” • Discover Portland’s famous street food scene • The great outdoors of Olympic, Mount Rainier,

(215 miles)

Drive to Medford via the giant sand dunes in Oregon

Drive along the Columbia River today. Visit one of

Dunes National Recreation Area.

the many wineries or stop at the Columbia Gorge

Hotel: Inn at the Commons

Discovery Center once you arrive in The Dalles.

Day 12: Medford – Klamath Falls (260 miles)

Crater Lake and Redwood National Parks

Hotel: Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge

• Drive through California’s wine country Day 1: Arrive Seattle Collect your car and drive to your downtown hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Mayflower Park Hotel

with its deep blue lake, then on to Klamath Falls.

Follow the Columbia River again, passing peaks and

Hotel: Shilo Inn Klamath Falls

beautiful waterfalls as you drive to Portland. Take a

Day 13: Klamath Falls – Eureka (265 miles)

stroll along the Old Bayfront with its historic houses, excellent cuisine and award-winning Oregon wines.

Day 2: Seattle Spend today exploring the “Emerald City”. Enjoy the Historic District, visit Pike Street Market on the waterfront or take in views from the Space Needle. Day 3: Seattle – Port Angeles (81 miles) Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Drive to Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula.

Hotel for 2 nights: Red Lion on the River Jantzen Beach Day 8: Portland Portland is known as the “home to the world’s best street food”. Visit Nob Hill, a neighbourhood that’s ideal for leisurely strolls, while the adjoining Forest Park was made for hikes.

Hotel for 1 night: Red Lion Port Angeles

Day 9: Portland – Seaside (79 miles)

Day 4: Port Angeles - Olympic National Park

Seaside offers spectacular ocean views, miles

(124 miles) Drive to Olympic National Park, home to mighty forests, wild coastline and untouched natural beauty. Day 5: Olympic National Park - Mt. Rainier National Park (174 miles)

of public beach, outdoor activities and excellent shopping, unforgettable dining. Hotel: Shilo Inn Seaside Day 10: Seaside – Newport (115 miles) Today enjoy your drive along the beautiful Oregon Coast to reach Newport. Hotel: Shilo Inn Newport

Discover Mount Rainier National Park with its

between the Columbia River and San Francisco. Hotel: Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Day 14: Eureka – Santa Rosa (265 miles) Another long drive today will take you through more Redwoods to Santa Rosa via Bodega Bay. Hotel: Best Western Plus Garden Inn Day 15: Santa Rosa – San Francisco (60 miles) Pass through Sonoma wine countries and perhaps visit a wine tasting room enroute to San Francisco. Hotel for 2 nights: Hotel Whitcomb Day 16: San Francisco Explore San Francisco; perhaps visit Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach or Union Square. Day 17: San Francisco departure Your tour ends on check out of your hotel and return

Prices include: 16 nights accommodation as specified • 17 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 &

Departs Daily: 01 May - 31 Oct Double Single Triple

01 May - 30 Jun

£1777

£3554

£1315

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£1842

£3684

£1359

22 Aug - 31 Oct

£1777

£3554

£1315

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2 adults

on Humboldt Bay, the most important harbour

your rental car.

abundance of hiking. Hotel: Paradise Inn

Price Per Person

Drive on through Redwood National Park to Eureka

15) • Comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) • Car rental one-way drop fee ($300+taxes) Car Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a more luxurious or sporty model; or add SatNav or an extra driver. Please call us for upgrade prices.

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Hotel: Lake Quinault Lodge

A long drive today; visit Crater Lake National Park

Day 7: The Dalles – Portland (88 miles)

Start and end your tour in Denver

Arches National Park

Mesa Verde National Park

This is the ultimate tour of the America Rockies taking in eight National Parks. See Old Faithful erupt skywards in Yellowstone and the four past presidents looking down on you from Mount Rushmore; see the world’s largest collection of natural stone arches in the Arches National Park and spend time in the Mile High city of Denver. See where Dancing with Wolves was filmed around Rapid City, discover bison in the Badlands National Park and the Buffalo Bill museum in Cody.

Highlights • Explore Denver, the “Mile High” city • The Garden of the Gods at Colorado Springs • Mesa Verde & Arches National Parks • Yellowstone National Park • Visit Rapid City & the Crazy Horse memorial

Day 4: Colorado Springs - Alamosa (165 miles)

Day 8: Moab - Salt Lake City (234 miles)

Today, you drive south to Alamosa, the departure

Your drive north from Moab can take you by the

point for a visit to the giant, up to 100m high Great

Dinosaur National Monument where you’ll see

Sand Dunes at the foot of the snow-covered Rocky

dinosaur fossils in the dig site. Or perhaps you prefer

Mountains, which offer a breath-taking view.

to drive straight to Salt Lake City, the Capital of

Hotel: Best Western Alamosa Inn

the Mormon State, set in front of a breath-taking

Day 5: Alamosa - Durango (243 miles)

mountain panorama and visit the great Salt Sea,

Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Day 1: Arrive Denver Arrive into Denver airport, collect your hire car and drive to your hotel. A stroll through the picturesque pedestrian zone with its many shops and restaurants lets you feel the flair of this metropolis. Hotel for 2 nights: Doubletree by Hilton Denver Stapleton North Day 2: Denver Free day This former gold mining town, which is also called

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“Mile High City” because it is located 1609 meters

high in the Rocky Mountains, has the biggest brewery, the greatest bell collection of the world, the largest wine tasting place and the longest street in America. You may want to see the newly remodeled Denver Art Museum or the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Day 3: Denver - Colorado Springs (72 miles) An easy drive takes you to Colorado Springs, the 2nd biggest city in Colorado. We recommend visiting the “Garden of the Gods” to admire the 100m high rock formations of red sandstone which are particularly impressive in the early morning and late afternoon light. Hotel: Quality Inn Garden of the Gods

from which the city derives its name.

Heritage Site with cliff dwellings built by the Anazasi

Hotel: Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites.

Indians over 1000 years ago, will be a highlight of

Day 9: Salt Lake City - Jackson (306 miles)

your trip. Do not miss the archeological settlements

Make sure you’ve seen the famous Temple Square

in this unique area, especially the Cliff Palace,

before leaving on your journey across the Oregon

thought to be the largest cliff dwelling in North

Trail to historic Jackson where arches of elk antlers

America. Durango enjoys a scenic location on the

adorn the central square. Located south of Grand

banks of the Animas River with stunning views.

Teton National Park it is the centre of the so-called

Hotel: Durango Downtown Inn

Jackson Hole, a valley with marvelous panoramas.

Day 6: Durango - Grand Junction (171 miles)

Hotel: Virginian Lodge.

Durango is the starting point for drives over the

Day 10: Jackson - Yellowstone National Park

famous Million Dollar Highway; take your time

(306 miles)

because the views are stunning and a stop in

Continue today through the impressive mountain

Silverton well worth it. At Ridgeway either head

chain of the Grand Tetons, with mountain peaks

to Grand Junction or take a drive over the remote

thrusting 2000 metres skywards, to the World-

Unaweep to Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway.

famous Yellowstone National Park. Stop and enjoy

Hotel: Clarion Inn Grand Junction

the views from Jenny Lake on the way.

Day 7: Grand Junction - Moab (113 miles)

Hotel for 2 nights: Yellowstone National Park

Today’s journey takes you into the Mormon state of Utah, and the Arches National Park. It’s here that you’ll find the world’s highest concentration of natural stone arches. This is 73,000 acres of red, arid, desert landscape punctuated with over 2000 oddly eroded sandstone forms such as fins, pinnacles, spires, rocks and arches. Hotel: River Canyon Lodge

accommodation

Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring

Visit Estes Park

Iconic Mount Rushmore

Day 11: Yellowstone National Park

Days 15 & 16: Rapid City

Day 19: Rocky Mountain National Park - Denver

A day to explore America’s first ever National Park,

Two days to explore Rapid City and the surrounding

(65 miles)

founded in 1872 and a wonder world of geysers

national parks. The largest National Monument of

Perhaps you’ll stay a while in the mountain scenery

and bubbling mud holes, thermal springs and lakes

the United States, Mt. Rushmore with 4 presidents

this morning before heading south again to Denver.

shimmering in a range of different turquoise tones.

cut in stone represent 150 years of American history.

Now a bustling metropolis it started life in 1858 as

You will be fascinated by geysers like the “Old

The Custer State Park and the Wind Cave National

a gold rush town and the Rocky Mountains make a

Faithful” which shoots water 120ft. into the air and

Park are certainly worth a visit. Don’t miss the

stunning backdrop to the city. Take a stroll over the

the Lower Yellowstone Falls thundering down the

impressive Crazy Horse Memorial which was meant

“16th Street Mall”, a 2 km long promenade in the

steep canyon walls.

to become the tallest sculpture in the world. The

historic centre of Denver, or taste a beer at one of

Day 12: Yellowstone National Park - Cody (131 miles)

Badlands National Park is vast prairie country with

the numerous breweries. The west steps of the state

bizarre rock formations, rare animals like bison or

Capitol Building stand exactly one mile above sea

Buffalo Scenic Byway through the Absaroka

big horn sheep and fossils from primeval times.

level and give Denver its nickname.

Mountains and Shoshone Canyon to the Wild West

Day 17: Rapid City - Cheyenne (312 miles)

Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Denver Stapleton North

town of Cody. If you are a Western Fan, don’t miss

You leave South Dakota today and travel through

Day 20: Depart Denver

the Buffalo Bill Cody Museum.

the forested Black Hills and grasslands of Wyoming

Return your car to the airport by the time you

Hotel: Comfort Inn at Buffalo Bill Village

to Cheyenne, named after the Indian people

collected it on day one and take your onward flight.

Day 13: Cody - Sheridan (150 miles)

indigenous to this region when the town was

Enjoy a day of scenic delight as you drive the

An easy and scenic drive today, through the Bighorn National Forest along the “Bighorn Scenic Byway” to

formed as a railroad city in the late 1800’s. Explore the historical Old Town with the Old Union Pacific

the frontier town of Sheridan, named after a Union

Depot. Hotel: Quality Inn Cheyenne

cavalry leader in the American Civil War.

Day 18: Cheyenne - Estes Park (91 miles)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Sheridan

Today’s drive leads through the Rocky Mountain

Day 14: Sheridan - Rapid City (250 miles)

National Park. Within the boundaries of the park

America’s first national monument, Devils Tower rising 1300 ft. above the Belle Fourche River, is on your itinerary today. Then head for the Black Hills of South Dakota and the gold boomtown of Deadwood before you continue to Rapid City. Hotel for 3 nights: Best Western Ramkota Rapid City

are more than 100 peaks rising above 11,000 feet in altitude, including Longs Peak at 14,259 feet. These amazing mountains cradle the Estes Valley, providing guests with incredible beauty and inspiration. Follow the Trail Ridge Road from Estes Park (Park Entrance) to Grand Lake and experience the breath-taking views on one of the highest paved roads in the United States. Each stop offers a unique the Alluvial Fan and Horseshoe Park, and at Forest Canyon, where the force of glaciers carved the land. Hotel: Rocky Mountain Park Inn

Departs Daily: 15 May - 31 Oct Price Per Person

Prices include: 19 nights accommodation as specified • 20 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14

Double Single Triple

15 May - 30 Jun

£1754

£3507

£1248

01 Jul - 20 Jul

£1829

£3657

£1298

21 Jul - 02 Aug

£2063

£4126

£1461

03 Aug - 21 Aug

£1829

£3657

£1298

22 Aug - 15 Sep

£1754

£3507

£1248

& 15) • Comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Car Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a more luxurious or sporty model; or add SatNav or an extra driver. Please call us for upgrade prices.

Child (2-11): FREE when sharing existing bedding with 2 adults

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view, such as at Rainbow Curve where you can see

Start your journey in Chicago

Drive along iconic Route 66

Springfield, IL - Capitol Buidling

Travel back in time on the ultimate American road trip as you drive the “Mother Road” from Chicago to Santa Monica. Route 66 is a journey that has been immortalised in song and folklore, crossing seven states as it winds its way from the heartland of the USA across plains, through mountains and deserts, to the Pacific Ocean. Cowboys, Indians, bright lights, deserts and gaping canyons; this trip has it all.

Highlights • Start your journey in Chicago “The WIndy City” • Spend 2 nights in St Louis, gateway to the west • Discover historic Santa Fe & Albuquerque • Don’t miss the famous Cadillac Ranch • Call at the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas enroute

Day 4: Springfield – St Louis (97 miles)

Day 8: Tulsa - Oklahoma City (116 miles)

Continue west to St. Louis on the banks of the

Continue along historic Route 66 through small

Mississippi River. The city’s famous Gateway Arch

towns and farmland and perhaps stop at the Will

commemorates Thomas Jefferson and his quest for

Rogers museum in Claremore before arriving in

the westward expansion of the United States.

Oklahoma City, the state capital. Visit the Myriad

Hotel for 2 nights: Omni Majestic Hotel

Botanical Gardens with its tropical conservatory or

Day 5: St. Louis

one of the interesting museums like the Omniplex

St. Louis has always been widely considered the Day 1: Arrive Chicago Arrive into Chicago airport and collect your rental car before driving to your hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Day 2: Chicago Enjoy a day exploring Chicago. Stroll along fashionable Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile, for some world-class shopping or marvel at some of the most impressive architecture in the city’s

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bustling business district. The Sears Tower, at 108

stories, stands as Chicago’s tallest building since its completion in 1974 and is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Boat cruises are offered on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Millennium Park which opened to the public in 2004 is a green oasis along the city’s lakefront and is home to many cultural events. In the evening do not miss a visit to one of Chicago’s famous blues clubs. Day 3: Chicago – Springfield, Il (200 miles) Leave Chicago this morning and drive to Springfield, Illinois, its most famous citizen was President Abraham Lincoln. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Springfield

gateway to the West. It was host to the World’s Fair and the first ever Olympic Games in the United States in 1904 and it was here that Charles

Science Museum in the Kirkpatrick Center or the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, home to galleries of western art and to the Hall of Great Western Performers.

Lindbergh embarked on the first transatlantic flight.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Broadway Inn & Suites

Day 6: St. Louis - Springfield (222 miles)

Day 9: Oklahoma City - Amarillo (288 miles)

Today you will travel through the scenic countryside of Missouri, the home of Mark Twain. Along the route you will see numerous billboards advertising Meramec Caverns, a 26-mile cave system that’s worth a visit. Call at a trading post and collect some Route 66 souvenirs before arriving in Springfield. Hotel: Best Western Rail Haven Day 7: Springfield - Tulsa (231 miles) Enter the state of Oklahoma. It has a colourful history as a frontier state, as the destination of freed slaves looking for opportunity and equality and as the heart of the oil boom in the early 20th century. Tulsa is the home to the largest, most comprehensive collection of American Western art and artefacts in the world, housed in the Gilcrease Museum. Today, Oklahoma contains more Native American tribal headquarters than any other state, as well as the nation’s second largest American Indian population. Hotel: Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center

As you continue along the Mother Road, stop in El Reno to see Fort Reno, established in 1874 to protect the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians. Then proceed to Clinton, to visit the Route 66 Museum with its vintage cars and Route 66 memorabilia, before heading to Amarillo in the “Lone Star State” of Texas. Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Day 10: Amarillo - Tucumcari (109 miles) Just west of Amarillo is the legendary “Cadillac Ranch” where 10 Cadillacs have been half-buried nose down in the ground as homage to the road. Make a stop at the Midpoint Café in Adrian, located at an equal distance to both Chicago and Los Angeles. Cross the state line to New Mexico and gain 1 hour. Drive through the ancient hunting grounds of the Comanche Indians until you arrive in Tucumcari. Hotel: Best Western Discovery Inn

Take a side trip to the Grand Canyon

Historic diner in Seligman

The end of Route 66: Santa Monica pier

Day 11: Tucumcari - Albuquerque (181 miles)

Day 14: Holbrook - Flagstaff (106 miles)

Day 17: Las Vegas

Today’s leg leads to Albuquerque, the city of the

On your way to Flagstaff be sure to visit Meteor

A day to relax and enjoy the delights of Las Vegas;

Rio Grande and New Mexico’s “Big City”. It is

Crater and the impressive Sunset Crater Volcano

it isn’t called Sin City for nothing! You can relax by

surrounded by the beautiful Sandia Mountains. Stroll

National Monument. Meteor Crater is the breath-

the pool, shop in the malls, try your hand with lady

around Old Town Albuquerque or visit the Pueblo

taking result of a collision between a piece of an

luck in one of the myriad themed casinos or watch

Indian Museum on the Rio Grande.

asteroid traveling at 26,000 miles per hour and

a show that would grace any Broadway stage. The

Hotel for 2 nights: Best Western Plus Rio Grande

planet Earth approximately 50,000 years ago.

choice is yours.

Day 12: Albuquerque & Santa Fe

Today, Meteor Crater is nearly one mile across, 2.4

Enjoy a day trip to the state capital Santa Fe. The city is dominated by unique Southwestern Pueblo architecture. Visit the colorful local Indian crafts market held daily in front of the Palace of the

Day 18: Las Vegas - Santa Monica (286 miles) miles in circumference and more than 550 feet deep. Today drive through the Mojave Desert; along Arrive into Flagstaff, a town rich in route 66 legacies the way visit Calico Ghost Town. Cross the San and in an area known for its rich Native American history.

Bernardino Mountains and enter the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles. This is where Route

Governors, walk around the gallery-lined town

Hotel: Little America Inn

square or visit the History Museum. If time permits,

Day 15: Flagstaff - Grand Canyon (78 miles)

way through Hollywood and Beverly Hills until it

continue to Taos Pueblo, the ancient pueblo of a

Leave Flagstaff early this morning so that you have

suddenly ends at the Santa Monica Boardwalk and

Northern Tiwa speaking Native American tribe of

plenty of time at the majestic Grand Canyon. Along

the Pacific Ocean.

Pueblo people that has been continuously inhabited

the canyon rim there are numerous vista points

Hotel: Best Western Plus Gateway Hotel

for more than 1000 years.

with ever changing and awe-inspiring views of this magnificent natural wonder and lots of optional

Day 19: Depart Los Angeles

Day 13: Albuquerque - Holbrook (276 miles) Drive via Gallup, a famous stop on Route 66 that is

sightseeing trips by helicopter or road.

notable for its mix of indigenous people and native

Hotel: BW Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn

culture. Enter Arizona and visit the Petrified Forest

Day 16: Grand Canyon - Las Vegas (277 miles)

National Park. This area was once the site of an

Today travel along one of the longest remaining

ancient forest later covered by lava flow and now

segments of the historic Route 66. Continue through

revealed by erosion. Continue to Holbrook where

the desert and cross over into the state of Nevada

you’ll find old cafes and colourful motels still line the

to reach the Entertainment Capital of the World,

old Route 66.

Las Vegas. The “Strip” will mesmerise you with its

Hotel: Best Western Arizonian Inn

glittering lights and mega-hotels.

66 becomes Santa Monica Boulevard, winding its

Your adventure ends today as you return your car to the airport by the time you collected it on day 1 and take your onward flight.

Hotel for 2 nights: Tropicana Las Vegas

Price Per Person

Prices include: 18 nights accommodation as specified • 19 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 &

Double Single Triple

01 Apr - 30 Jun

£1632

£2693

£1165

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£1695

£2819

£1207

22 Aug - 31 Oct

£1632

£2693

£1165

Child (2-11): FREE when sharing existing bedding with 2 adults

15) • Comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) • Car rental one-way drop fee ($500+taxes payable locally) • Chicago rental car airport fee ($120+taxes payable locally, subject to change) Car Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a more luxurious or sporty model; or add SatNav or an extra driver. Please call us for upgrade prices.

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Departs Daily: 01 Apr - 31 Oct

Minnesota State Capitol, St Paul

Chicago’s skyline at dusk

Tahquamenon Falls National Park

America’s Great Lakes contain over a fifth of the world’s fresh-water, and on this self drive you can discover these remarkable natural features, visiting some iconic cities along the way. Start in the Windy City of Chicago then drive through Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan before crossing the border into Canada to spend a night in cosmopolitan Toronto and at spectacular Niagara Falls. Cross back into the States and visit Cleveland with its Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before you end in Chicago Day 3: Chicago – Milwaukee – Madison (170 miles)

Day 7: Duluth – Marquette (255 miles)

Today your tour through the beautiful Great Lakes

Enjoy today’s drive to the Apostle Islands National

area begins with a short stop in Milwaukee, famous

Lakeshore and to Marquette, which welcomes

for its breweries and beer gardens. Continue to the

you with popular beaches, many museums and a

capital of Wisconsin, Madison, where you will spend

lighthouse.

the night.

Hotel: Ramada Inn

Hotel: Best Western West Towne Suites

Day 8: Marquette – St. Ignace (165 miles)

Day 4: Madison – Minneapolis/ St. Paul (270 miles)

This part of your trip has one of the most beautiful

The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul share

routes you will encounter. Visit impressive waterfalls

the same history; however, the character of these

in Tahquamenon Falls National Park, take a boat

two cities on the Mississippi River couldn’t be more

cruise in Munising, or simply relax walking along

different; skyscrapers are dominant in Minneapolis

one of the many beaches. You should also take the

and St. Paul almost looks European with its historical

ferry to Mackinac Island. Motorised vehicles are

buildings and old churches.

prohibited on the island, so visitors get to explore

Hotel for 2 nights: Comfort Inn Bloomington Airport

the area by foot, by bike or by taking a carriage ride.

Day 5: Minneapolis / St. Paul

Hotel: Best Western Harbor Pointe

Walk along the “Mississippi Mile” in Minneapolis

Day 9: St. Igance – Traverse City (105 miles)

and relax in one of the many parks, visit the Mall

Near the “Cherry Capital of the World”, Traverse

of America, one of the largest shopping centres in

City, is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore,

the US with its own amusement park and Sea Live

which welcomes you with spectacular views, steep

Aquarium inside, or simply take a stroll along St.

cliffs, high dunes and numerous scenic walkways

place to start your Great Lakes adventure. The “City

Paul’s downtown area.

and routes. Traverse City is a nice resort town at the

of Blues” holds myriad attractions, enough to last a

Day 6: Minneapolis / St. Paul – Duluth (160 miles)

shores of Lake Michigan, with many wineries and

week, so you’re spoiled for choice. There’s the John

Drive north through the “Land of the Lakes” to

Hancock building and Trump Tower for the views

Duluth, which attracts millions of visitors each year.

or if you’re courageous step out onto The Ledge

The city at the shores of Lake Superior has one of

at the Skydeck Chicago. Visit Millennium Park, ride

the biggest inner harbours in the world and offers

the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier and explore a host of

plenty of scenic walks and routes.

diverse cultural neighbourhoods. And, of course,

Hotel: Radisson Hotel Harborview

Highlights • See the vast watery expanses of the Great Lakes • Explore Chicago and Home of the Blues • Discover the “Twin Cities” Minneapolis & St Paul • Visit Detroit, the home of Motown music • Cross into Canada and see Niagara & Toronto Day 1: Arrive Chicago Arrive into Chicago and collect your rental car. Drive to your hotel and check in for your stay. The rest of the day in at leisure. Hotel for 2 nights: Best Western Hillside Day 2: Chicago The world’s best food, the world’s best museums, architecture that awes and enough shopping for days; you’ll find it all in Chicago. With events every

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weekend, live music and theatre every night and

beautiful parks beckoning every day, Chicago buzzes with energy and excitement. This is a city built on the shores of greatness and the perfect

take a cruise on the lake for a different view on the city.

vineyards with tastings close by. Hotel: Quality Inn by the Bay

Perhaps visit car-free Mackinac Island

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Niagara Falls from the Skylon Tower

Day 10: Traverse City – Detroit (260 miles)

Day 12: Toronto – Niagara Falls (80 miles)

Day 14: Cleveland – Elkhart (240 miles)

After stopping in mostly small towns, seeing

It’s an easy drive today, so maybe you’ll stay a while

Today’s route brings you into the Ohio and Indiana

beaches, cliffs and waterfalls in different National

in Toronto; or perhaps head off early and visit one

Amish Country. Drive along US-20 and stop at an

Parks along your route, today this will change

of the many wineries on the route to Niagara-on-

Amish store or visit one of Amish museums along

with your arrival in Detroit. Visit one of the many

the-Lake, a delightful village that offers serene

the way. Visit the Downtown Riverwalk in Elkhart

museums in the city, most of which are located in

tranquillity and a quaintness that is quite refreshing.

and relax in one of the many parks of the city.

the neighborhood around Wayne State University

Continue to Niagara Falls, one of the highlights of

Hotel: Red Roof Inn Elkhart

and the College for Creative Studies. The city’s

the trip, where millions of litres of water an hour

Greektown and three downtown casino resort hotels

cascade over the falls from Lake Erie into the

Day 15: Elkhart – Chicago departure (110 miles)

serve as part of an entertainment hub.

Niagara River and on the way to Lake Ontario. Visit

Hotel: Best Western Greenfield

Queen Victoria Park for superb views of the falls,

Day 11: Detroit – Toronto (230 miles)

or get up close and feel the power of the water on

Take in the view of the Detroit River as you cross the Ambassador Bridge to Canada this morning, then skirt the shores of Lake Erie to the last of the Great

boat trip. Take a walk behind the falls, or soar over then on an exhilarating helicopter ride – you can do

Enjoy a last view on Chicago’s skyline on your relatively short drive along the southern tip of Lake Michigan. Your trip ends with the rental car return and flight back home. Consider today’s driving distance when booking your onward travel.

all this and more.

Lakes, Lake Ontario and an overnight in Canada’s

Hotel: Sheraton on the Falls

commercial heart, Toronto. Toronto’s waterfront

Day 13: Niagara Falls – Cleveland (220 miles)

– one of North America’s largest recreational

Cross Rainbow Bridge back into the USA this

waterfronts, is a scenic backdrop for many popular

morning and follow the shores of Lake Erie to

and entertaining attractions including Ontario Place,

Cleveland. Rock ‘N Roll fans from all over the

Skydome, the CN Tower, and the Toronto Islands.

country make their way to Cleveland to visit the

Downtown Toronto offers museums and art galleries

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; a glass pyramid that

galore including, The Royal Ontario Museum, one

pays homage to the greats of rock music and has

of the top 10 museums in the world; the Art Gallery

excellent exhibits and educational programmes.

of Ontario, Canada’s oldest art gallery and the

Hotel: Comfort Inn Downtown

Ontario Science Centre. Toronto is also home to a great theatre and night scene with many shows that would grace any Broadway or London stage and a selection of evening entertainment venues to suit all tastes. Foodies will be in heaven too, there’s more restaurants and eateries in Toronto than anywhere you are sure to find it here, or maybe you’ll adopt the “when in Rome” attitude and enjoy traditional Canadian or Ontario dishes. Hotel: Bond Place Departs Daily: 01 Apr - 31 Oct Price Per Person

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 15 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 &

Double Single Triple

01 Apr - 08 Jun

£1038

£2060

£746

09 Jun - 30 Jun

£1185

£2353

£843

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£1230

£2443

£873

22 Aug - 28 Aug

£1185

£2353

£843

29 Aug - 31 Oct

£1063

£2110

£763

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Child (2-11): FREE when sharing existing bedding with 2 adults

Please read the information on pages 61, 14 & 15 and 110 regarding self-drive tours and car hire.

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else in Canada; whatever your favourite cuisine

Bar Harbor

Boston

Acadia National Park

White clapperboard churches set on a verdant village green with spires soaring towards a clear blue sky; quaint village stores and cafes lining the main street; picturesque houses with colourful gardens and a rocking chair on the porch; rolling hills with sparkling streams and green forests. That’s New England in the summer; in the autumn it is even more beautiful as those green trees turn a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges, browns and yellows and the morning mist hangs over the fields and streams. Day 3: Boston - Mid Coast Maine (112 miles)

Day 6: Maine - White Mountains (250 miles)

Collect your rental car from the downtown office

Drive through gorgeous scenery - from forests to

• Explore fascinating Boston • Explore Newport and its summer mansions • See all six New England states • Enjoy the Green & White mountains and Acadia

this morning and begin your adventure. First stop

fields, all interspersed with sparkling lakes and rivers

on anyone’s itinerary has to be historic Salem,

to the White Mountains.

famous for the witch trials in 1692; visit just before

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Lodge at Lincoln

Halloween when the decorations are awesome and

Station; Superior - Eagle Mountain House, Jackson

National Park with two night stays in each

it gives the celebration a whole new darkness! Travel

• Relax on Cape Cod

to the coast, stopping in Kittery for great factory

Day 7: White Mountains

Highlights

outlet shopping. In historic Portland, enjoy the Day 1: Arrive Boston

charming Old Port Exchange and, of course, lobster.

Arrive in Boston and make your way to your

Hotels: Standard - Best Western Merry Manor;

downtown hotel. The rest of the day is free to

Superior - Hilton Garden Inn Freeport

explore this wonderful city.

Day 4: Portland area - Bar Harbor (162 miles)

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Midtown Hotel;

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Superior - Hilton Back Bay

Spectacular scenery awaits as you head for Bar Harbor situated on Mount Desert Island, known as

Day 2: Boston

the home of Acadia National Park with its lakes,

Famous for everything from the Red Sox and Paul

forest, coastline and more than 300 species of birds.

Revere to Cheers and clam “chowdah,” Boston is

In Bar Harbor you’ll find more than 100 restaurants;

a popular destination for so many reasons. Part

explore its sidewalk cafes and shops, or wander the

history lesson, part modern metropolis, the Hub

waterfront and gaze at the 19th-century mansions

offers attractions to suit every taste and interest.

that tower over the water, stately reminders of the

Hop on the Freedom Trail, a well-preserved

days when this small town on Frenchman’s Bay was

pedestrian path that weaves in and out of historic

a grand summer resort for society families.

neighbourhoods. Between landmarks, you can

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Wonder View Inn;

shop the fabulous stores on Newbury Street, have a

Superior - Bluenose Inn

delicious authentic Italian meal in the North End or

Day 5: Bar Harbor Free Day

browse the antique shops and distinctive redbrick buildings of Beacon Hill. The more culturally inclined will not want to miss the city’s world class museums, theatre and music venues. Family friendly to the core, Boston also boasts a renowned aquarium, children’s museum and science museum, making it a great getaway for all.

A free day for you to explore the Arcadia National Park or perhaps just relax in Bar Harbor. Hike or drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard, and you’ll be the first in the country to welcome the sun; above you the early morning sky, below Maine’s rugged coastline.

Enjoy a day relaxing at your hotel or perhaps you’ll venture out and enjoy the delightful scenery. Maybe drive to Mount Washington, do some shopping or ride the Conway Scenic Railroad. Day 8: White Mountains – Green Mountains – North Vermont (130 miles) If you spent the night in Jackson or North Conway take the scenic Kancamagus Highway to Lincoln then visit pretty Woodstock before heading north to the mountain resort of Stowe. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Commodores Inn; Superior – Golden Eagle Resort Day 9: Northern Vermont A day to relax or perhaps head out to Ben and Jerry’s ice cream factory before visiting Burlington on the shores of Lake Champlain and the Shelburne Museum with its collection of Americana.

Pretty village of Stowe

Historic Chatham Lighthouse

Enjoy spectacular Fall foliage in Autumn

Day 10: Stowe - Connecticut River Valley (174 miles)

Day 12: Newport free day

Day 15: Hyannis to Boston departure (75 miles)

Travel to Rutland, once centre of the Vermont

Spend the day on a spectacular beach; tour the

Boston is a relatively short drive from Cape Cod. En-

marble industry. Manchester Village is a lovely stop

Cliff Walk and Ten Mile Drive with its extravagant

route you’ll have time to visit picturesque Sandwich,

on your way to the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.

summer mansions. Visit the Breakers, the grandest

the Cape’s oldest town and at Plymouth the Plimoth

Visit the Francine Clarke Art Institute or the Hancock

of Newport’s summer “cottages” and a symbol

Plantation, a living museum of 1627 life. Time for

Shaker Village, a restored 19th century settlement.

of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial pre-

lunch before you drive to the airport to return your

Continue to Lenox, summer home of the Boston

eminence during the late 19th century. Newport was

car and take your onward flight. Please consider the

Symphony and Stockbridge, once home to Norman

home to the America’s Cup for over 50 years and

driving distance today when booking your onward

Rockwell, one of America’s greatest artists. The

is widely known as the sailing capital of the world.

flights.

Norman Rockwell Museum houses many of his

Newport’s restored waterfront features many shops

works.

and restaurants.

Hotel: Standard - Holiday Inn Enfield, Springfield;

Day 13: Newport to Hyannis, Cape Cod (75 miles)

Superior - Berkshire Fairfield Inn & Suites, Great Barrington

Travel to Cape Cod, a fabulous summer resort with white sandy beaches and abundant attractions.

Days 11: Springfield - Newport, Rhode Island

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Holiday Inn Hyannis;

(127 miles)

Superior - Doubletree by Hilton Cape Cod

Before heading to Newport make a stop and visit

Day 14: Cape Cod free day

Old Sturbridge Village, a living 19th century museum or Mystic, Connecticut and Mystic Seaport Museum, America’s largest maritime museum. Continue to Newport, summer resort of America’s first millionaires. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Howard Johnson

A free day to enjoy Cape Cod. Perhaps you’ll plan a whale watch cruise; visit historic Chatham or colourful, artistic Provincetown or take a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard, holiday home of the Kennedy dynasty, or Nantucket.

Newport; Superior - Viking Hotel.

Superior Hotels

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified

Price Per Person

Twin Single Triple

Price Per Person Twin Single Triple

• 13 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see

03 May - 03 Jun

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£1982

£706

26 Apr - 15 May

£1439

£2865

£1034

pages 14 & 15) • comprehensive documentation kit

04 Jun - 22 Jun

£1125

£2249

£799

16 May - 12 Jun

£1619

£3223

£1154

with driving instructions

23 Jun - 28 Jun

£1163

£2324

£824

13 Jun - 28 Jun

£1839

£3664

£1301

29 Jun - 17 Aug

£1213

£2424

£857

29 Jun - 30 Jun

£1889

£3764

£1334

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals

18 Aug - 19 Aug

£1169

£2336

£827

01 Jul - 19 Aug

£1768

£3523

£1253

20 Aug - 09 Oct

£1119

£2236

£794

20 Aug - 31 Aug

£1718

£3423

£1220

10 Oct - 31 Oct

£919

£1837

£657

01 Sep - 04 Oct

£1868

£3722

£1320

05 Oct - 17 Oct

£1758

£3502

£1247

18 Oct - 31 Oct

£1619

£3223

£1153

• Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Car Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a more luxurious or sporty model; or add SatNav or an extra driver. Please call us for upgrade prices.

Child: (2-12) free when sharing existing beds with 2 adults

Please read the information on pages 61, 14 & 15 and 110 regarding self-drive tours and car hire.

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Departs Daily Standard Hotels

Eagle Mountain House in Jackson

Green Mountains

Provincetown, Cape Cod

A twelve day tour of the highlights of New England’s stunning countryside and seaside towns, with a two night stay in historic Boston and staying in selected Inns and upscale lodges and hotels chosen for their character, service or setting.

Highlights

Day 5: Jackson - Green Mountains (130 miles)

Day 9: Newport free day

• 2 nights in Boston, Cape Cod, Newport &

Travel along the scenic Kancamagus Highway, once

This was the holiday haunt of America’s rich and

an old Indian Trail, as it cuts through the White

famous not so very long ago. See the mansions of

Mountains National Forest and then tour the idyllic

the Vanderbilt’s and their ilk; tour the Cliff Walk and

Lakes District before driving to the Green Mountain

Ten Mile Drive. Explore the harbour and the restored

State of Vermont and Woodstock.

waterfront’s many shops and restaurants.

Hotel for 2 nights: Woodstock Inn.

Days 10 & 11: Cape Cod (75 miles)

Day 6: Woodstock

It’s a short drive to Olde Cape Cod where white

Relax in Woodstock, a quintessential New England

sandy beaches, quaint villages, antique shops, lakes,

downtown hotel.

village full of charming Americana, including a

ponds and nature reserves contrast with the tang

Hotel for 2 nights: Fairmont Copley Plaza.

covered bridge and a village green surrounded by

of the salt sea air and echoes of the Pilgrims who

Day 2: Boston

restored Georgian Style and Greek Revival homes.

first landed here. Plan a whale watch cruise, visit

Probably America’s most “easy to see” city Boston

Day 7: Woodstock - The Berkshires (228 miles)

colourful, artistic Provincetown and perhaps enjoy

Green Mountains

• Explore historic Boston • Superb New England mountain scenery Day 1: Arrive Boston Arrive into Boston and make your way to your

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offers so much to do. Explore the Freedom Trail,

See Quechee Gorge, New England’s mini Grand

a farewell New England Lobster dinner. Or perhaps take a day excursion to nearby Martha’s Vineyard or

shop at Quincy Market, visit Cambridge and Harvard

Canyon, before arriving in Massachusetts and the

University, or take a whale watch cruise.

Berkshire Hills. Perhaps visit the Hancock Shaker

Day 3: Boston - Kennebunkport (91 miles)

Village, a restored 19th century settlement and then

Hotel for 2 nights: Chatham Wayside Inn.

Collect your car from the downtown office and

Lenox, summer home of the Boston Symphony.

Day 12: Boston departure (75 miles)

travel along the North Shore of Massachusetts. In

Arrive in Stockbridge, once home to Norman

It’s an hour and a half’s drive or so to Boston airport

Kennebunkport you can view the seasonal home to

Rockwell, one of America’s greatest artists.

so depending on your plans you’ll have time to visit

former US President George Bush.

Hotel: Red Lion Inn.

Plimoth Plantation, a living museum of 1627 life, with

Hotel: Kennebunkport Inn.

Day 8: Stockbridge - Newport (157 miles)

time for an early lunch before driving to the airport.

Day 4: Kennebunkport - White Mountains

There’s a choice of things to do en-route to

(102 miles)

Newport. Perhaps visit Old Sturbridge Village, a

Head inland via the Maine Lakes District to New

living 19th century museum; or Mystic and America’s

Hampshire and the White Mountains, enjoy

largest maritime museum. Continue to Newport,

magnificent scenery to Jackson.

summer resort of America’s first millionaires.

Hotel: Eagle Mountain House.

Hotel for 2 nights: Viking Hotel.

Please consider today’s driving distance when

Departs Daily: 01 Apr - 31 Oct Price Per Person

the old whaling island of Nantucket.

booking your onward flights.

Prices include: 11 nights accommodation as specified

Double Single Triple

Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

• 10 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see

01 Apr - 19 Apr

£1464

£2927

29 Jun - 19 Aug

£2054

£4107

pages 14 & 15) • comprehensive documentation kit

20 Apr - 14 May

£1573

£3144

20 Aug - 16 Oct

£2004

£4007

with driving instructions

25 May - 12 Jun

£1710

£3419

17 Oct - 24 Oct

£1891

£3738

13 Jun - 28 Jun

£2004

£4007

25 Oct - 31 Oct

£1661

£3321

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals

Please note: No child reductions on this tour

• Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels)

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Portland Lighthouse

Historic Boston

Driving through New Hampshire Fall scenery

Discover the highlights of New England on this popular self drive tour. Begin in historic Boston, then drive to Maine’s rocky coastline; head inland to the White Mountains, Vermont and Connecticut and end your adventure by the ocean in Cape Cod.

Highlights

Day 4: Mid Coast Maine - White Mountains

Day 6: North Vermont - Connecticut River Valley

• Explore Boston’s historic Freedom Trail • Look for lighthouses along the Maine coast • Enjoy the scenery of the Kancamagus Highway • Relax by the beach in Cape Cod

(107 miles)

(174 miles)

Journey through the Maine Lakes Region today on

Travel to Rutland and quaint Manchester Village on

your way to the White Mountains. Drive to North

your way to Massachusetts’ Berkshire Hills. Head for

Conway, a shoppers’ paradise with countless factory

Hancock and the Hancock Shaker Village. Continue

outlet stores offering top quality at rock bottom

to Lenox then Stockbridge, once home to artist

prices. Also in North Conway, the Conway Scenic

Norman Rockwell.

Day 1: Arrive Boston

Railroad and Heritage New Hampshire museum. The

Hotel: Standard - Holiday Inn Enfield;

Arrive into Boston and make your way to your

Mt. Washington Toll Road takes you to the summit

Superior - Berkshire Fairfield Inn & Suites

downtown hotel.

of one of the east’s highest mountains. If you’re

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Midtown Hotel;

traveling onto Lincoln, journey along the picturesque

Day 7: Connecticut River Valley - Cape Cod

Superior - Hilton Back Bay

Kancamagus Highway, an old Indian trail following the Swift River.

Day 2: Boston Probably America’s most “easy to see” city Boston offers so much to do. Explore the Freedom Trail,

(186 miles) Perhaps explore Old Sturbridge Village, a living museum depicting life in the 19th century, then

Hotel: Standard - Lodge at Lincoln Station

travel to Cape Cod; or head to Rhode Island and

Superior - Eagle Mountain House

visit Newport. Tour the Ten Mile Drive, with its

shop at Quincy Market, visit Cambridge and Harvard

Day 5: White Mountains - North Vermont

extravagant summer mansions. Explore Newport’s

University, or take a whale watch cruise.

(130 miles)

restored waterfront, which is home to many shops

Travel south for a side trip to Lake Winnipesaukee

and restaurants. Stay in Cape Cod, with its beaches,

or Lake Squam. Stop at Quechee Gorge, Vermont’s

historic villages, and seafood.

mini Grand Canyon and then Woodstock with its

Hotel: Standard - Holiday Inn Cape Cod Hyannis;

traditional shops and covered bridge. Perhaps visit

Superior - DoubleTree Cape Cod Hyannis

the Historic Church Street Marketplace, cobble

Day 8: Cape Cod – Boston departure (75 miles)

Day 3: Boston - Mid Coast Maine (112 miles) Collect your rental car this morning drive through coastal New Hampshire into Maine. Visit Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, seasonal home to former US President George Bush. Continue along the coast to Portland, known for its restored Old Port Exchange local specialty - lobster!

restaurants, and historic architecture. See Shelburne Museum’s Americana, gardens and the side wheeler, SS Ticonderoga.

Hotel: Standard - Best Western Merry Manor;

from Cape Cod. Enroute perhaps visit Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest town and the Plimoth Plantation, a living museum of 1627 life. Your tour ends as you

Hotel: Standard - Commodores Inn

Superior - Hilton Garden Inn Freeport

Boston Logan Airport is around 1½ hours drive

drop your car at the airport. Please consider today’s

Superior - Golden Eagle Resort

drive when booking your onward flight.

Price Per Person - Departs Daily: 01 Apr - 31 Oct

Prices include: 7 nights accommodation as specified

Standard Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

Superior Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

• 6 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages

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01 Apr - 29 Apr

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£1462

£530

14 & 15) • comprehensive documentation kit with

07 Jun - 30 Jun

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£398

30 Apr - 22 Jun

£859

£1710

£612

driving instructions

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£582

£1164

£415

23 Jun - 30 Jun

£918

£1830

£652

22 Aug - 12 Oct

£557

£1114

£398

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£823

£1639

£589

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals

31 Oct - 31 Oct

£492

£983

£352

22 Aug - 04 Sep

£798

£1589

£572

05 Sep - 12 Oct

£999

£1991

£706

13 Oct - 31 Oct

£903

£1799

£642

• Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Child (2-11): free when sharing existing beds

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on the waterfront. Plentiful restaurants feature the

stoned blocks filled with shops, boutiques, cafes,

Thundering Niagara Falls

Amish Country

Québec City

Discover the great cities of America’s East on this tour from Boston. Drive to Canada’s French speaking province of Québec and on to Ottawa and Toronto before re-entering the States at Niagara Falls and exploring Washington DC and New York City

Highlights

Day 6: Montréal – Ottawa (117 miles)

Day 11: Amish Country - Washington, DC (133 mi)

• Discover Canada’s French culture in Québec • 2 capital cities: Ottawa and Washington DC • Marvel at thundering Niagara Falls • 2 nights in The Big Apple - New York City

Travel into Ontario on your way to Ottawa, with its

Drive past Gettysburg, site of the most famous

magnificent public gardens, the stately parliament

battle of the American Civil War as you head

buildings, museums and art galleries.

towards Washington with its history, power and

Hotel: Lord Elgin

beauty.

Day 7: Ottawa – Toronto (254 miles)

Hotel for 2 nights: Capitol Skyline Hotel

Welcome to Toronto, a haven of museums, theatres

Day 12: Washington DC

and art centres. Plan a trip to the top of the CN

Enjoy the nation’s capital today with its monuments,

Arrive into Boston and make your way to your hotel.

Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the

the Smithsonian’s museums, Arlington National

Hotel for 2 nights: Midtown Hotel

world; and enjoy the theatre for which Toronto is

Cemetery, the White House and much more.

Day 2: Boston

renowned.

Probably America’s most “easy to see” city Boston

Hotel for 2 nights: Bond Place Hotel

Day 13: Washington DC - New York (230 miles)

offers so much to do. Explore the Freedom Trail,

Day 8: Toronto

and visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall

Spend the day at leisure in Canada’s largest city

before continuing to the Big Apple for your 2 night

University, or take a whale watch cruise.

lying on the shores of Lake Ontario.

stay.

Day 3: Boston – Québec City (394 miles)

Day 9: Toronto - Niagara Falls (109 miles)

Hotel for 2 nights: Skyline Hotel

The Niagara River divides the US and Canada; its

City; the only walled city in North America.

Day 14: New York

sudden drop creates one of the most spectacular

Today is yours to explore New York City. Perhaps

Hotel for 2 nights: Clarion Hotel Sainte Foy

waterfalls on the continent. Enjoy a Maid of the Mist

take a cruise to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island;

Day 4: Québec City

cruise or a helicopter tour.

enjoy a Broadway play or take in the views from the

Spend today exploring the cobbled streets of

Hotel: Comfort Inn The Pointe

top of the Empire State Building.

Québec City, home to boutique shops, French cafés

Day 10: Niagara - Amish Country (392 miles)

Day 15: Boston – New York (200 miles)

En route to Pennsylvania, stop at Corning Glass

Leave New York and drive back towards Boston.

Day 5: Québec City – Montréal (165 miles)

Centre and watch skilled craftsmen blow shape into

Stop in Mystic, Connecticut on your way, visit

Drive to Montréal, the “Paris of North America”,

molten glass. Good food and good times await you

Mystic Seaport, America’s premier maritime history

stroll the streets of the Latin Quarter. Visit Notre

in Pennsylvania Dutch country.

museum. Drop off your car at Boston Airport and

Dame Basilica or see historic St. Joseph’s Oratory.

Hotel: Best Western Premier Eden Resort

check in for your onward flight. Please consider

Day 1: Arrive Boston

shop at Quincy Market, visit Cambridge and Harvard

Collect your car this morning and drive to Québec

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and the magnificent Chateau Frontenac.

Leave Washington and drive to Philadelphia. Stop

today’s drive when booking your onward flight.

Hotel: Days Inn Montréal Departs Daily: 01 Apr - 31 Oct Price Per Person

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified

Double Single Triple

Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

• 13 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see

01 Apr - 23 Apr

£1327

£2654

£968

22 Aug - 01 Sep

£1428

£2855

£1035

pages 14 & 15) • comprehensive documentation kit

24 Apr - 11 Jun

£1453

£2905

£1052

02 Sep - 12 Sep

£1623

£3244

£1165

with driving instructions

12 Jun - 23 Jun

£1532

£3065

£1109

13 Sep - 21 Oct

£1514

£3028

£1093

24 Jun - 30 Jun

£1428

£2855

£1035

22 Oct - 31 Oct

£1391

£2781

£1013

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£1478

£2955

£1069

• Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels)

Children aged 12 & under free when sharing with parents

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Annapolis

Historic Philadelphia

The White House, Washington DC

Explore the start of the USA on this two week tour taking in Philadelphia, Washington and the Amish country. Visit the capital of the Confederacy and colonial Williamsburg and Annapolis and relax in Virginia Beach.

Highlights

Day 7: Washington - Richmond (105 miles)

Days 12 & 13: Virginia Beach - Annapolis (217 miles)

• Explore Philadelphia, home to the Liberty Bell • Explore the USA’s capital, Washington DC • Learn about colonial history in Williamsburg • Discover Annapolis, Maryland’s colonial seaport

Visit the Museum & White House of the Confederacy

Drive to Annapolis, Maryland’s colonial capital city.

and the Edgar Allen Poe Museum; drive along

With more surviving 18th century buildings than any

Monument Avenue, with its statues and see

other city in the United States, visiting Annapolis is

Maymont, a lovely plantation-style home.

like stepping back in time to the days when the city

Hotel: Standard & Superior - Linden Row inn

was a colonial seaport. Known as America’s Sailing

Day 8: Richmond - Williamsburg (62 miles)

Capital, the city is located on the shores of the

Day 1: Arrive Philadelphia

Journey to Williamsburg along scenic Route 5, visit

On arrival at Philadelphia make your way to your

one of the plantations along the way.

hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard & Superior -

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Best Western Historic

Sheraton Society Hill

Area; Superior - Williamsburg Lodge

Day 2: Philadelphia free day

Day 9: Williamsburg free day

Welcome to America’s “Birthplace of Independence” with the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Franklin Court and the Betsy Ross House. Days 3 & 4: Philadelphia - Amish Country (79 miles) Collect your car and discover the Penn Dutch

Chesapeake Bay and is a paradise for water lovers, famous for its crab cakes, lighthouses and 500 miles of gorgeous shoreline. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Best Western Annapolis; Superior - Springhill Suites Annapolis

Explore Colonial Williamsburg, the most extensively restored 18th century town in America.

Day 14: Annapolis - Baltimore (30 miles) A short drive today will bring you to Baltimore, “America’s Renaissance City” with its bustling

Days 10 & 11: Williamsburg - Virginia Beach

harbour and National Aquarium. Plan a visit

(59 miles) Travel to Virginia Beach. Stroll along the six miles

Country. Visit Gettysburg, site of the most famous

beach and forty blocks of boardwalk of this popular

battle of the American Civil War.

resort. Stroll through 175 acres of azaleas, camellias

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Ramada Inn Lancaster;

and roses of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens.

Superior - BW Eden Resort Lancaster

Hotel for 2 nights:

Day 5: Lancaster - Washington, DC (121 miles)

Standard - Best Western Plus Oceanfront;

Leave Lancaster and drive to Washington today.

Superior - Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for unique shops, entertainment and eateries. Hotel: Standard - Days Inn Inner Harbor; Superior - Sheraton Inner Harbor Day 15: Baltimore - Philadelphia departure (100 miles) Enjoy the scenery on the drive to Philadelphia, it catch your flight home. Please consider today’s drive

Superior - Marriott Wardman Park

when booking your onward flight.

Day 6: Washington Enjoy famous monuments in the nations capital.

Prices Per Person - Departs Daily

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified

Standard Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

Superior Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

• 13 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see

01 Apr - 19 May

£1303

£2600

£916

01 Apr - 19 May

£1702

£3459

£1194

pages 14 & 15) • comprehensive documentation kit

20 May - 28 Jun

£1413

£2820

£989

20 May - 28 Jun

£1881

£3816

£1313

with driving instructions

29 Jun - 19 Aug

£1463

£2920

£1023

29 Jun - 19 Aug

£1906

£3866

£1329

20 Aug - 28 Aug

£1413

£2820

£989

20 Aug - 11 Sep

£1881

£3816

£1313

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals

29 Aug - 15 Nov

£1290

£2574

£907

12 Sep - 25 Oct

£1773

£3514

£1241

26 Oct - 30 Nov

£1640

£3247

£1153

• Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Child: (2-12) free sharing existing bedding with 2 adults

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takes a couple of hours or so; drop off your car and

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Capitol Skyline;

Explore Bourbon Street in New Orleans

Nashville Skyline

Beale Street, Memphis

Explore the home of country music and Rock ’n Roll; soak up the Deep South atmosphere in New Orleans, explore antebellum plantation houses and discover the history of the Civil Rights Movement and the Civil War

Highlights

Day 6: Memphis – Vicksburg (254 miles)

Day 10: New Orleans – Montgomery (308 miles)

• Explore Nashville, home of Country Music • New Orleans, with its fabulous French Quarter • Lafayette, where Arcadian history lives on • Savannah, with its southern elegance

Drive to Vicksburg where today riverboat casinos

Drive to Alabama’s historic capital and perhaps visit

dock on the Mississippi River, but Vicksburg’s

the dramatic Civil Rights Memorial inscribed with Dr.

location on the Delta was of strategic importance

Martin Luther King’s speech “I have a dream” and

during the Civil War.

the names of many who gave their lives for freedom.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Vicksburg South

Hotel: Embassy Suites Montgomery

Day 7: Vicksburg – Lafayette (197 miles)

Days 11 & 12: Montgomery – Savannah (347 miles)

When expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in

Travel to romantic Savannah. Explore the restored

Welcome to Atlanta. Collect you hire car and drive

the 1700’s, French Acadian farmers settled in this

waterfront, where historic cotton warehouses and

to your hotel. Hotel: Hilton Atlanta

area, known as Acadiana. Their descendants, the

brokerages house specialty shops and restaurants.

Day 2: Atlanta – Chattanooga (114 miles)

Cajuns, still speak a French dialect and observe the

Many historic homes are open for visitors.

Travel north to Chattanooga. The city saw action

traditions of their ancestors. Lafayette is surrounded

Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Express Savannah

in two Civil War battles. Don’t miss the Tennessee

by attractions and historic villages, including

Aquarium, Ruby Falls and the Chattanooga Choo

Vermilionville and Avery Island.

Days 13 & 14: Savannah – Charleston (107 miles)

Choo! Hotel: Doubletree Chattanooga

Hotel: The Juliet Hotel

Days 3 & 4: Chattanooga – Nashville (133 miles)

Days 8 & 9: Lafayette - New Orleans (135 miles)

gorgeous flora and fauna at Magnolia Plantation

Drive to Nashville, home of Country Music. Visit the

Head for the “Big Easy”, home to jazz and Bourbon

and Gardens; take a cruise to Fort Sumter, where

museums of music giants, stop at the Country Music

Street, where the party never stops! Explore this

the Civil War began; or visit one of the magnificent.

Hall of Fame; dance to hot country sounds or sail

marvellous city, which retains the flavour of the

Hotel for 2 nights: Francis Marion Hotel

aboard the General Jackson Showboat.

French and Spanish cultures which founded it. See

Hotel for 2 nights: Gaylord Opryland

Jackson Square, Royal Street and perhaps take an

Day 15: Charleston – Atlanta departure (305 miles)

Day 1: Arrive Atlanta

Welcome to the home of the blues, Beale Street,

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historic structures. You might stroll through the

afternoon or evening cruise on a steamboat before

Day 5: Nashville – Memphis (209 miles)

Drive to Charleston which has miles of restored

W.C. Handy and Elvis Presley. The “Mountain Top”

trying some Cajun or Creole cuisine.

Drive to Atlanta, drop your car and take your onward flight. Please consider today’s drive when booking your onward flight..

Hotel for 2 nights: Bienville House

sculpture honours Dr. Martin Luther King, who was assassinated here. Don’t miss the chance to visit Graceland. Hotel: Holiday Inn Select Memphis

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified

Departs Daily: 01 Apr - 07 Nov Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

• 15 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see

01 Apr - 20 Apr

£1596

£3193

£1134

16 Jun - 30 Jun

£1441

£2880

£1029

pages 14 & 15) • comprehensive documentation kit

21 Apr - 30 Apr

£1752

£3504

£1237

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£1496

£2990

£1066

with driving instructions

01 May - 19 May

£1619

£3237

£1149

22 Aug - 28 Aug

£1441

£2880

£1029

20 May - 15 Jun

£1456

£2911

£1037

29 Aug - 07 Nov

£1574

£3148

£1119

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals

Child (2-11) free when sharing existing beds

• Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels)

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St Louis Cathedral New Orleans

Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville

Antebellum house in Natchez

Visit the music centres of Nashville and Memphis, experience another side of Southern life with the more historical themes of Natchez and Lafayette and vist the “Big Easy”, New Orleans.

Highlights

Day 5: Nashville - Memphis (209 miles)

Day 11: Lafayette - New Orleans (135 miles)

• Memphis, birthplace of blues and rock ‘n roll • Nashville, home to Country Music • New Orleans, for Jazz and fine creole cuisine • French colonial history in Natchez and Lafayette

Perhaps make a detour to Lynchburg this morning

Stop in Baton Rouge as you head for New Orleans,

to visit the Jack Daniels distillery then continue to

the “Big Easy”, home to jazz and Bourbon Street,

the birthplace of blues and Rock ‘n Roll, Memphis.

where the party never stops!

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Comfort Inn

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Holiday Inn

Downtown; Superior - Holiday Inn Select Downtown

Superdome; Superior - Bienville House

Day 6: Memphis

Day 12: New Orleans

Welcome to the home of the blues, Beale Street,

Explore this marvellous city, which retains the

Collect your rental car before driving to your hotel.

W.C. Handy and Elvis Presley. Don’t miss Elvis

flavour of the French and Spanish cultures which

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Comfort Inn Buckhead

Presley’s beloved mansion, Graceland.

founded it.

Day 7: Memphis - Natchez (212 miles)

Day 13: New Orleans - Pensacola Beach (201 miles)

Today drive south to historic Natchez.

After the fun of New Orleans it’s time to relax and

Welcome to Atlanta, site of the 1996 Olympic Games

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Natchez Eola; Superior

the Florida Panhandle and Seashore beckon.

and Georgia’s capital city.

- Dunleith Plantation

Hotel: Standard - Travelodge Pensacola Beach;

Day 3: Atlanta - Nashville (251 miles)

Day 8: Natchez

Superior - Hilton Pensacola Beach

Day 1: Arrive Atlanta

North; Superior - Hilton Atlanta Day 2: Atlanta

Your drive to Nashville could take you through

A free day to explore. Natchez is famous for its

Cartersville, with its Indian Mounds and

Day 14: Pensacola - Montgomery (165 miles)

antebellum homes which are more plentiful here

In Alabama’s historic capital visit the dramatic Civil

Chattanooga.

than anywhere else in the USA.

Rights Memorial inscribed with Dr. Martin Luther

Day 9: Natchez - Lafayette (148 miles)

King’s speech “I have a dream”. Explore life in the

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Inn at Opryland; Superior - Gaylord Opryland

Perhaps you’ll take the scenic route, following

Day 4: Nashville

the river Mississippi part of the way as you make

19th Century South at Old Alabama Town. At night enjoy delicious southern cuisine. Hotel: Standard - Holiday Inn Express;

the short hop to Lafayette, originally founded as

Grand Ole Opry. Visit the museums of music giants;

Vermilionville in 1821. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard

Superior - Embassy Suites Montgomery

stop at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

- Comfort Inn; Superior - The Juliet Hotel.

Day 15: Montgomery - Atlanta (165 miles)

Day 10: Lafayette

Travel to Atlanta, drop your car at the airport by the

Lafayette is surrounded by attractions and historic villages, including Vermilionville and Avery Island.

time you collected it on day one. Please consider today’s drive when booking your onward flight.

Price Per Person - Departs daily: 01 Apr - 30 Nov

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 14 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 &

Standard Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

15) • comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions

01 Apr - 30 Jun

£1204

£2358

£841

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£1254

£2458

£874

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and

22 Aug - 30 Nov

£1204

£2358

£841

Superior Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

01 Apr - 30 Jun

£1452

£2896

£1049

01 Jul - 21 Aug

£1502

£2996

£1082

22 Aug - 30 Nov

£1452

£2896

£1049

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Nashville is the home of Country Music and the

Perhaps visit the Orlando theme parks

Miami Beach

Watch out for Alligators in the Everglades

Discover the very best of the Sunshine State as you combine the amazing beach resorts of the Atlantic and gulf coasts with the beauty of the Florida Keys with the non-stop action of the theme park mecca of Orlando.

Highlights

Day 4: Florida Keys – Naples or Fort Myers

Days 7 & 8: Orlando

• Art-deco Miami Beach, non-stop fun in the sun • Stunning sunsets at Hemmingway’s Key West • Enjoy the beaches at Naples and Clearwater • Orlando for non-stop theme park action

(250 miles)

Nowhere else in the world can you find such a

On your way back on the Overseas Highway, stop

variety of theme and adventure parks. Four Disney®

for a picnic in one of the State Parks on the Keys like

Theme Parks, SeaWorld and Universal Studios -

Bahia Honda State Park or take a snorkelling tour

there are attractions for young and old.

in John Pennekamp Coral Reef Park. The Tamiami

Day 9: Orlando - Fort Lauderdale (205 miles)

Trail takes you right through the Everglades National Day 1: Arrive Miami

Park. Take a break at the Everglades Safari Park and

Arrive in Miami, collect your car and make your way

enjoy one of the famous airboat tours where you

to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore.

can see the alligators in their natural habitat. Enjoy

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Ramada Plaza Marco

the relaxing atmosphere of Naples and its beautiful

Polo; Superior - Sole on the Ocean

beaches. Hotel: Standard - Gulfcoast Inn Naples; Superior - Trianon Bonita Bay

Day 2: Miami Beach

Day 5: Naples – Clearwater (165 miles)

possibilities: the Art-Deco District in trendy South

Enjoy your drive along the beautiful Gulf Coast to

Beach, the Miami Seaquarium, Ocean Drive or the

Clearwater, close to St. Petersburg, known for being

sandy beaches.

the sunniest city in Florida.

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42 bridges lead on Highway 1 from Miami to Key

the “Venice of America” due to its uncountable waterways. The best way to discover this city is by water taxi. A possible stop-over during your drive is Palm Beach, home of the rich and famous. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Ocean Sky Resort; Superior - Gallery One Doubletree

Discover the metropolis Miami with its diverse

Day 3: Miami Beach - Florida Keys (175 miles)

Drive from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, also called

Day 10: Fort Lauderdale A free day to relax; the city offers family friendly beaches all year round, hundreds of fine dining possibilities, shopping opportunities and sunshine

Hotel: Clarion Inn & Suites Clearwater;

almost every day.

Superior - Sheraton Sand Key

Day 11: Miami departure

West. Take a trolley tour with the Conch Train in

Day 6: Clearwater – Orlando (90 miles)

order to see this beautiful island or simply enjoy

From Clearwater it is only a short drive to Orlando,

the relaxed Caribbean atmosphere in the old town

the entertainment centre of Florida. Perhaps call

around Duval Street. Your hotel is in Key West or

into Tampa or Busch Gardens on the way.

Marathon.

Hotel for 3 nights: Standard - Seasons Florida

Hotel: Standard - Blue Marlin; Key West

Resort; Superior - Holiday Inn & Suites Universal

It’s a short drive to Miami to drop your car and take your onward flight. Or perhaps extend your stay with a cruise; see pages 50 & 51 for some ideas.

Superior - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marathon

Prices include: 10 nights accommodation as specified

Prices Per Person - Departs Daily

• 10 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see

Standard Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

Superior Hotels

Double

Single

Triple

01 Apr - 30 Apr

£819

£1636

£562

01 Apr - 09 Apr

£1162

£2326

£817

pages 14 & 15) • comprehensive documentation kit

01 May - 10 Dec

£635

£1270

£440

10 Apr - 30 Apr

£1000

£2001

£709

with driving instructions

01 May - 08 Aug

£858

£1716

£614

09 Aug - 26 Sep

£804

£1608

£578

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals

27 Sep - 13 Dec

£869

£1738

£621

• Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Child (2-11): Free when sharing existing beds

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Colorado River Float with Tauck Tours

Yosemite Valley

Washington DC

Escorted Touring There is no better way to experience the sights and sounds of a country, to absorb its culture and learn about its history and people, than on an escorted tour. New places and experiences unfold each day and as you meet and make new friends from around the world your tour director will ensure that you see all the sights and introduce you to history and new cultures. They’ll choose the best photo stops, the best places for coffee or lunch and make sure that you have the time of your life. And from your seat high above the hedgerows there’s no chance that you’ll miss a thing on the way. From the autumn colours of New England to the battlefields of the Civil War; the red rock canyons and spouting geysers of the National Parks of the West to the Californian coast; the bright city lights to sleepy towns this is a country waiting to be explored - and there’s no better way than on an escorted tour.

Value Touring

Premium Touring

Deluxe Touring

Our value tours offer just that, fantastic value for

Our Premium tours are provided by partners

Our deluxe tours are just that! Using the very best

money. You’ll see all the major sights and stay in

who include many meals, extra sightseeing, have

accommodation combined with the best sightseeing

comfortable accommodation, normally 3 stars,

experienced tour directors and you’ll stay in

experiences and most of your meals they offer levels

and be accompanied by an experienced tour

accommodation that is a cut above the average,

of comfort and value that are hard to beat. Their

manager. Meals are not included and you’ll have the

often 4 stars or better. You could also get to

tour directors are a cut above the best and will go

opportunity to buy additional sightseeing.

experience some unique admissions and attractions.

the extra mile to enhance your experience.

ATI

Creative Travel

Insight Vacations

ATI is one of the largest providers of coach holidays

Creative is a New England specialist and their tour

The experts when it comes to deluxe touring; relax

in America, and has been offering value for money

of New England is the best value available on the

and enjoy the unique blend of quality, unequalled

escorted touring to international travellers for many

market. Their drivers and guides are New England

access to America’s treasures and unmatched

years now. Offering guaranteed departures on many

locals and know their patch inside out. American

comfort and service. These tours offer exceptional

of their holidays, their varied itineraries right across

Breakfast is included each day.

value, as all featured experiences are included in

the USA include all the must see highlights. We only

Trafalgar Tours

the price, as are most meals. Hotels are located

feature a small selection of the ATI tour range in this brochure, there are many more to choose from covering all the USA from Hawaii to New England, excellent value for money.

69 years and they love to share their exclusive insider’s view of the world. You’ll enjoy unique and authentic Insider Experiences, stay in unique and authentic accommodation which is indicative of

in the centre of the city, the heart of a National Park or in the most beautiful scenic spots. Enjoy special private visits, outstanding events and unique personal touches throughout. Coaches seat just 40 guests meaning up to 100% more legroom and a smaller group size, and there’s Wi-Fi onboard too.

Go West

the region, from country ranches to classic, historic

Go West offer guaranteed departures on their tours

hotels. Daily breakfasts and many evening meals

Home to UK airport transfers are included as well*.

and provide comfortable accommodation and

are included, as well as ‘be my guest’ dining with

Tauck World Discovery

quirky itineraries that show the regions they visit at

locals and farewell dinners. You will enjoy transport

Unusual experiences, guest lectures and hard to

their best. Luggage handling isn’t not included in

by luxury, air-conditioned coach with restroom and

get into venues and experiences are the signature

their prices, but the local hotel porters will be happy

complimentary Wi-Fi. Audio headsets are used for

of a Tauck holiday with the best hotels in the best

to oblige for a small tip. Go West offer the option to

included sightseeing and VIP entry for major sites is

locations and many meals also included. Tour

pre purchase breakfast and / or dinner, helping you

taken care of. And home to UK airport transfers are

directors are passionate in delivering enriching,

budget your holiday spending before you go.

included too*.

rewarding and memorable experiences. They’ll make sure that your tour is a dream one; that you experience the very best sights and get immersed in the culture and enjoy unique experiences.

*See price panels for details. Please see page 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

ESCORTED TOURING

the Great Lakes to the Deep South, and all offer

Escorted travel has been Trafalgar’s passion for

VALUE TOUR

Yavapai Point Grand Canyon

Take a day trip to San Diego

Amazing views at Bryce Canyon

Indigo blue skies beckon as you travel desert trails, explore the awe-inspiring landscapes of the jaw dropping Canyonlands and national parks and absorb the atmosphere of cosmopolitan cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Soak up the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, relax in the pristine majesty of Mammoth Lakes and the stunning natural beauty of Yosemite. Ride a street car in San Francisco and see Pier 39, visit incomparable Monterey and Carmel and explore San Diego and in Los Angeles see Beverly Hills and Hollywood. Stunning landscapes, exciting cities and marvellous natural phenomena – this tour has them all. Day 4: Phoenix – Sedona – Grand Canyon

Day 6: Page / Lake Powell – Kanab – Bryce Canyon

Travel through the Sonoran Desert, the richest,

Visit the mighty Glen Canyon Dam, the second

most biologically diverse desert ecosystem in the

highest concrete-arch dam in America. From here

Americas. Continue to Sedona, a city situated in a

you’ll enjoy views of stunning Lake Powell, where

unique geological area and encircled by distinctive

crystal blue water laps against towering red-rock

red-rock monoliths with such names as Cathedral

canyon walls. Enter the Mormon state of Utah,

and Coffee Pot. Then drive through the breathtaking

pass through the town of Kanab before visiting

Oak Creek Canyon before arriving at Grand Canyon

spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through

Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles

National Park. Majestic Grand Canyon National Park

a multi-coloured world of sandstone spires and

Arrive into Los Angeles and transfer independently

is one of the 7 great natural wonders of the world.

pinnacles will dazzle the eye. This evening, weather

to your hotel where you will meet your tour director.

Stop at the rim to fully experience this mile-deep

permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular

Hotel for 2 nights: Majestic Garden Hotel Anaheim

colorful canyon’s plunging gorges, and rising spires

night sky filled with sparkling stars and brilliant

Day 2: San Diego Excursion

formed by the mighty Colorado River.

constellations and take in the aroma of pinewood

Travel south through San Juan Capistrano and

Hotel: Yavapai West

campfire.

San Clemente to San Diego, the second largest

Day 5: Grand Canyon – Monument Valley – Page

Hotel: Ruby’s Inn

city in California, renowned for its year-round mild

As you journey further today, you will enter the

Day 7: Bryce Canyon – Zion – Las Vegas

weather. Following a city tour, visit picturesque

Navajo Indian Reservation, passing the trading post

Travel today to Zion National Park and see the

Seaport Village and San Diego’s relaxing bayfront

of Cameron. Continue through the Painted Desert

massive rock formations carved by wind, time,

marketplace. Perhaps enjoy the opportunity for

to visit Monument Valley, an area that embodies

and the Virgin River. This afternoon experience the

shopping. Return to Los Angeles for the evening.

perhaps the most iconic images of the American

contrast of Las Vegas, the dazzling “Entertainment

Day 3: Los Angeles – Palm Springs - Phoenix

West. In the afternoon, enter the town of Page,

Capital of the World,” where round-the-clock

situated on a mesa above the Colorado River. Your

shopping, nightly shows, and of course gambling are

evening is at leisure.

available.

Hotel: Best Western Lake Powell

Hotel for 2 nights: Luxor Las Vegas

Highlights • Los Angeles, “City of Angels”, home to the stars • Las Vegas, for non-stop fun and glitz • See the unique natural wonders of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park

VALUE ESCORTED TOURING

• San Francisco, the beautiful “City by the Bay”

12 & 9 day tour starts today Today your journey takes you through Palm Springs, the winter playground for Hollywood royalty, with its lively downtown and immaculately kept golf courses

Day 8: Las Vegas

at the base of the rugged San Jacinto Mountains.

Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many

A sea of wind turbines mark the entrance to this

attractions that Las Vegas has to offer. In addition

desert oasis. Afterwards you will pass through

to world-class shopping, bustling casinos, and

Indio, home to the International Date Festival in the

Broadway-calibre shows, you might simply stroll the

Coachella Valley.

famous Strip to take in its amazing sights, or “shop

Hotel: Marriott Phoenix Mesa

‘til you drop” at designer outlets.

Glittering Las Vegas

Yosemite from Tunnel View

San Francisco, the Bay & the Golden Gate Bridge

Day 14: Pismo Beach – Santa Barbara – Los Angeles

Day 9: Las Vegas – Death Valley – Mammoth Lakes** Day 11: Yosemite – San Francisco Today starts with a stop at the iconic Las Vegas

Depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco,

Journey south through the Santa Ynez Valley into

Welcome Sign where you may wish to capture

one of the most beloved cities in America. Enjoy a

Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border

your photo memory of Las Vegas. Having enjoyed

comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving at

white sandy beaches. Upon arrival in Los Angeles,

glamorous Las Vegas, it will be a sharp contrast

your hotel. This evening take a memorable City by

you’ll stop in Santa Monica, home to the “Finish

this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme

Night Tour (optional).

Line” of Historic Route 66, where you may enjoy an

environment of Death Valley. Stop at Zabriskie

9 day tour ends on arrival in San Francisco today

optional lunch on the pier or a beach bike ride. Your

Point and Furnace Creek Ranch before continuing

Hotel for 2 nights: Serrano Hotel

afternoon tour of “The City of Angels” continues

across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada

Day 12: San Francisco

with Beverly Hills and Hollywood before arriving at

Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth

your hotel.

Today is at leisure. Your tour director is on hand to

Lakes**. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 19th century and today is renowned for the superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.

assist with making your plans for the day: perhaps

Hotel: Crowne Plaza LAX

a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf where you

Day 15: Los Angeles Departure

may enjoy a “Taste of San Francisco”: local seafood,

Your tour ends today on check out from your hotel.

famous sourdough breads or decadent Ghiradelli’s

Hotel: Mammoth Mountain Inn**

Chocolate. Or take a stroll by Sea Lions’ Marina to watch them frolic. Be sure to gaze across the bay

to weather or road conditions, in which case you will

to Alcatraz island where “America’s Most Wanted”

overnight in Fresno and a visit to Mammoth Lakes

such as Al Capone and ”Machine Gun” Kelly were

will not be possible (winter routing applies to all

incarcerated. Or visit Union Square for a shopping

departures between October and May under normal

stop at Macy’s Department Store. You also may

snow conditions).

choose to embark on a wine tasting tour to Napa

Day 10: Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite

Valley, world renowned for its fine wineries and

Rise early and take an optional seasonal scenic

beautiful scenery (additional cost).

gondola ride to the summit of Mammoth and enjoy

Day 13: San Francisco – Monterey – Pismo Beach

a tasty breakfast as you survey a most stunning view

Depart San Francisco this morning for the drive to

of California from its desert floor to its lofty peaks.

the Monterey Peninsula, known for its magnificent

Next, your journey today brings you to the Tioga

homes and lovely beaches. In Monterey, visit

Pass** (see note above) into the scenic wonderland

Fisherman’s Wharf and famous Cannery Row. Then

of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience

tour charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, noted for its

the valley floor and its splendors including the

quaint houses, upscale art galleries and unique

glacial-shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half

stores. In the afternoon your tour continues through

Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite

Paso Robles, home of fine wineries. Overnight in

Falls. Overnight near Yosemite in Modesto.

Pismo Beach

Hotel: Modesto Hotel

Hotel: Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Guaranteed Tour Dates

Price Per Person

15 Day Tour: 2016 - Apr 21 | May 12, 19 | Jun 9, 16, 23

Dates

15 Day Tour

Double Single Triple

12 Day Tour

Double Single Triple

9 Day Tour

Double Single Triple

Jul 7, 14, 28 | Aug 11, 25, 27 | Sep 1, 3, 17, 22 | Oct 1, 6

Low Season

£1590

£2351

£1398

£1437

£2008

£1292

£1140

£1471

£1054

Nov 3, 17 | Dec 8, 22; 2017 - Jan 12 | Feb 9 | Mar 9, 16

High Season

£1679

£2459

£1476

£1497

£2101

£1354

£1196

£1552

£1104

9 & 12 Day Tour: 2016 - Apr 23 | May 14, 21 | Jun 11, 18,

Low Season: 2016 Apr - May; Nov - Dec; 2017 Jan - Mar

25 | Jul 9, 16, 30 | Aug 13, 27, 29 | Sep 3, 5, 19, 24

High Season: 2016: Jun - Oct

Oct 3, 8 | Nov 5, 19 | Dec 10, 24; 2017 - Jan 14 | Feb 11

Price Includes: 14, 11 or 8 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person

Mar 11, 18

• Travel by luxury coach • Professional tour manager

All tours are conducted with English commentary; tours departing between Nov - Mar may also be conducted in another language

Not included: Flights to / from USA • Gratuities for tour manager and coach driver • Meals, optional sightseeing and attractions not shown as included

This tour is operated by ATI Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

VALUE ESCORTED TOURING

**During winter the Tioga Pass may be closed due

VALUE TOUR

Drive through iconic Monument Valley

Famous Hollywood sign

San Francisco Cable Car

Discover America’s classic West on this tour taking in the bright lights of Hollywood and Las Vegas, the stunning and contrasting scenery of National Parks including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite, and the iconic ‘City by the Bay’, San Francisco

Highlights

Day 5: Grand Canyon - Monument Valley – Moab

Day 8: Las Vegas - Death Valley - Mammoth Lakes**

• Guaranteed tour from 2 - 49 people • Visit Western icons including the Grand Canyon

Travel to Monument Valley, a wide desert plain home

Cross the Nevada desert and enter California.

to gigantic sandstone monolithic structures rising

Descend to Death Valley approximately 320 feet

high above the valley. Perhaps take an optional jeep

below sea level and visit Badwater Point, Furnace

tour with Navajo Indians before continuing on with a

Creek and the Stovepipe sand dunes. Visit the Borax

stop at Dead Horse Point, a promontory dominating

Museum and learn about the history of mining in

the Colorado River that can be reached by a trail.

Death Valley, then continue to Mammoth Lakes:

Continue to your Moab for your overnight stay.

Hotel:**

Hotel: Archway Inn

**April-May tours stay in Bakersfield instead of

Day 6 : Moab - Arches – Bryce

Mammoth due to winter road closures.

This morning visit Arches National Park in Utah

Day 9: Mammoth Lakes** - Yosemite - Modesto

with its arid and austere landscape. Find over 2,000

Drive to majestic Yosemite National Park, one of the

natural arches of various shapes and sizes resulting

most beautiful parks in of California. Discover Half

from the erosion of red and gold sandstone. Next,

Dome, Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Falls and Yosemite

drive to Bryce with its beautiful scenery.

Falls, as well as a pioneer village. Drive down from

Hotel: Bryce View Lodge

the mountains and across the fertile agricultural

Day 7: Bryce - St George - Las Vegas

lands of Central Valley to your overnight hotel.

Monument Valley and Yosemite National Park

• Discover the cities of LA and San Francisco Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles Arrive into Los Angeles and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your tour director. Hotel for 2 nights: Four Points Hotel Sheraton LAX Day 2: Los Angeles Take a morning sightseeing tour of Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Continue to Hollywood for a walk down Hollywood Boulevard with the legendary Chinese Theatre with find the handprints of famous stars. Visit downtown, the business district and the Mexican quarter. The afternoon at leisure. Perhaps

Visit Bryce Canyon, one of the most fascinating

Hotel: BW Plus Villa Del Lago Inn

natural parks of Utah. The dazzling shapes and

Day 10: Modesto - San Francisco

shades of its pink cliffs constantly vary from dawn

Drive to San Francisco and enjoy a sightseeing tour

to dusk. Continue to St George, a town founded by

of the city. with its mixture of history and modern

Mormons, then make a stop at Valley of Fire, which

sophistication. Built on several hills, you will see the

was Nevada’s first state park showcasing a desert

business district, Union Square, Chinatown, then

landscape of multicolored, strangely eroded rocks

cross world-famous Golden Gate Bridge to the

that are the remains of sand dunes laid down 150

picturesque town of Sausalito across the bay.

Drive to the Grand Canyon for one of the highlights

million years ago. Continue to Las Vegas and enjoy

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Fisherman’s Wharf

of your trip. Walk along the South Rim to see this

the rest of the day at leisure in the Entertainment

beautiful and awe-inspiring wonder of the world

Capital of the World.

Day 11: San Francisco - departure

created by the Colorado River over a mile below.

Hotel: Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino

take an optional tour to Universal Studios.

VALUE ESCORTED TOURING

Day 3 : Los Angeles - Joshua - Laughlin

Leave LA and head to Palm Springs and through Joshua Tree National Park, a great place to observe wildlife. Continue to Laughlin for your overnight stay. Hotel: The Aquarius Resort Day 4: Laughlin - Grand Canyon

Your tour ends today on check out from your hotel.

Hotel: Yavapai West Lodge Guaranteed Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 10 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Park entrance fees • Travel by modern

2016: May 6, 20 | Jun 3 | Jul 8 | Aug 5 | Sep 2, 16

coach (19 or more passengers) or mini bus (18 or fewer passengers) • Professional guide & driver (19+ passengers)

Price Per Person:

Double Single Triple

or driver-guide (18 or fewer passengers)

All Dates

£1044

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for guide and driver ($3-4 per day recommended) • Meals, optional

£1579

£937

Meal Supplements:

sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Baggage handling • Airport transfers

Breakfast daily: £123 per person

Optional Excursions (per person): Universal Studios (day 2 ) £85; Grand Canyon Helicopter tour (day 4) £199;

Dinner daily (days 2-10): £249 per person

Monument Valley Jeep Tour (day 5) £55; Las Vegas by Night (day 7) £55 This tour is operated by Go West Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM TOUR

Spend 2 nights in Las Vegas

Yosemite Valley

Sunset at the Grand Canyon

Explore the red rock scenery of the Canyonlands, arid deserts and vibrant coastal towns; marvel at Yosemite National Park and Mammoth Lakes, enjoy the glitz of Las Vegas and vibrant San Francisco and enjoy time in California’s wine country. Day 5: Grand Canyon – Las Vegas

Day 10: San Francisco

• Discover four scenic national parks • Spend 2 nights in Las Vegas and San Francisco • Visit a Californian vineyard for lunch & tastings • Explore Monterey and 17-Mile Drive

Head for glittering Las Vegas. This evening enjoy

Take a morning tour including Fisherman’s Wharf

one Las Vegas’s famous buffets. (B, D)

and Golden Gate Park, then visit the Cable Car

Hotel for 2 nights: Paris Las Vegas Hotel

Museum, the city’s rail transit history. (B)

Day 6: Las Vegas

Day 11: San Francisco – Carmel - Monterey

The choices are endless: hit the casinos, do some

Leave San Francisco and head to quaint Carmel-

shopping or enjoy lunch at one of the city’s elegant

by-the-Sea, browse the shops, wander down to the

restaurants. Perhaps take an optional trip to the

water’s edge then continue to Monterey for (B)

Hoover Dam or ride on Las Vegas’ newest attraction;

Hotel for 2 nights: The Portola Hotel

director and travelling companions at a welcome

the world’s tallest observation wheel. (B)

Day 12: Monterey

reception. (WR) Hotel: Hotel Maya

Day 7: Las Vegas – Mammoth Lakes

Tour the beautiful 17-Mile Drive past the famed

Day 2: Los Angeles – San Diego

Leave Vegas behind and travel through the Mojave

Lone Cypress Tree and Pebble Beach Golf Links,

Desert to Mammoth Lakes. This evening is at leisure

spend the rest of your day experiencing the historic

the Victorian Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town and Balboa

(B) Hotel: The Westin Monache Resort

waterfront district Cannery Row in Monterey. (B)

Park. Enjoy time at leisure before dinner. (B, D)

Please note: Tioga Pass is closed to traffic typically

Day 13: Monterey – San Simeon – Santa Barbara

Hotel: Westin Gaslamp Quarter

from Oct - May. Alternative hotel: Doubletree Fresno

Travel south to Hearst Castle and take a guided tour.

Day 3: San Diego – Scottsdale

Day 8: Mammoth Lakes – Yosemite National Park

Continue to Santa Barbara and this evening enjoy

Head east through the great Sonoran Desert

Cross the Tioga Pass (weather permitting) into the

keeping an eye out for giant cacti. Arrive in

Yosemite Valley. See Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls

Scottsdale and spend the evening at leisure. (B)

and the granite walls of El Capitan and Half Dome.

Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town

The afternoon is free to explore. (B,D)

Hotel: Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort

Day 4: Scottsdale – Grand Canyon National Park

Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge

Day 14: Santa Barbara – Los Angeles departure

Travel through Coconino National Forest to the

Day 9: Yosemite – Napa – San Francisco

Leave Santa Barbara’s golden beaches and head

artists’ enclave of Sedona. Visit Oak Creek Canyon

Head to Sonoma and take a winery tour and tasting.

enroute to the Grand Canyon. Take a walk along

Travel through Napa’s wine country then cross the

the South Rim, a local specialist will describe the

Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco where youwill

geology of this natural wonder of the world. (B)

enjoy a dinner with your travel companions(B, D)

Hotel: National Park Lodges

Hotel for 2 nights: Hyatt Regency Embarcadero

Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles Welcome to the City of Angels. Transfer to your hotel in Long Beach. This evening meet your travel

Travel south to San Diego. Enjoy a city tour including

a California wine pairing at a farewell dinner with a local chef and author, offering the ultimate farm-totable experience. (B, D)

south to Hollywood. See its landmark sign, the Chinese Theater and Walk of Fame. Ride down Sunset Boulevard and through Beverly Hills then transfer to the airport for your onward journey (Please do not book any flights before 5pm) (B)

Tour Dates

Price includes: 13 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals on days shown (B- Breakfast,

2016: Apr 28 | May 5, 12, 19, 26 | Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach

Jul 14 | Aug 4 | Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • Audio headsets for guided visits and

Price Per Person

Double Single

included sightseeing • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

28 Apr – 16 Jun

£2775

£3850

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as

23 Jun – 04 Aug

£2795

£3870

included

01 Sep – 29 Sep

£2775

£3850 This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

Highlights

DELUXE TOUR

Discover San Francisco

Beautiful Lake Powell

Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona

Glorious cities, wine country, dramatic canyons and coastal towns. Discover the diversity of America’s west on this deluxe tour packed with many signature experiences. From the City by the Bay to the Entertainment Capital of the World, this tour has it all.

Highlights

Drive to Monterey. Enjoy a food tour in Carmel to

wonders of the Canyon. Enjoy a private dinner in the

• Enjoy wine tasting in Napa Valley • Stay in the heart of Yosemite National Park • Behind the scenes of the Academy Awards in LA • Private dining overlooking the Grand Canyon

learn about its local flavours and history. Choose

Thunderbird Room taking in the views. (B,D)

from a selection of restaurants for dinner. (B,D)

Hotel: National Park Lodges, Grand Canyon.

Hotel: Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa

Day 11: Grand Canyon – Lake Powell

Day 6: Monterey – Santa Barbara

Spend the morning at leisure or take an optional

Head south along the coast. Take a guided tour of

flightseeing trip. Next travel through the Painted

magnificent Hearst Castle then continue through the

Desert and stop as Glen Canyon Dam. Check into

vineyards of the Central Coast to Santa Barbara. (B)

your lake view room then take a cruise on Lake

Hotel: Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort

Powell. (B, D) Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Powell Resort

Day 7: Santa Barbara – Los Angeles

Day 12: Lake Powell

Visit the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara and learn

Today is at your leisure. Relax and enjoy the resort

about California’s El Camino Real. Continue to Santa

or join a optional excursion to Monument Valley. (B)

Monica and take a stroll along the promenade. Visit

Day 13: Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco Transfer from the airport to your hotel. This evening meet your tour director at a welcome reception. (WD) Hotel for 2 nights: Omni San Francisco Day 2: San Francisco Spend the morning taking in the sights of the city Later take a walking tour through Chinatown and dinner at an authentic local chinese restaurant. (B,D) Day 3: San Francisco – Sonoma Travel to Napa Valley to visit the Benziger Winery for a private tram tour. See the vines, learn about its

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

the history and enjoy a tasting. Evening at leisure.

(B) Hotel: The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Day 4: Sonoma – Yosemite National Park Travel through California’s Gold Country to Yosemite National Park and explore the valley with its spectacular waterfalls and rock formations (B) Hotel: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. Day 5: Yosemite - Monterey Drive through the San Joaquin Valley to Carmel-bythe-Sea. Take a relaxing drive along scenic 17-Mile

stunning Getty Villa for a guided tour. (B) Hotel for 2 nights: JW Marriott Hotel at LA LIVE

Perhaps take an optional float down the Colorado River before heading to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Day 8: Los Angeles

Take a walk along Sunset Point to view hoodoos,

Take a morning sightseeing tour of Hollywood then

then this evening join your tour director for an end-

enjoy a private tour of the Dolby Theatre, home to

of-tour dinner with included drinks. (B, D)

the Academy Awards. Enjoy a glittering LA style

Hotel: Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge (or similar)

dinner at a popular restaurant this evening. (B, D)

Day 14: Bryce Canyon - Las Vegas

Day 9: Los Angeles - Scottsdale

See more amazing scenery in Zion National Park.

Travel across the Mojave Desert to Scottsdale.

Board a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live

Spend the day relaxing at resort hotel. (B)

commentary to experience the park’s highlights.

Hotel: The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa

Arrive in Las Vegas and marvel at its bright lights

Day 10: Scottsdale - Grand Canyon.

and themed hotels. (B) Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™

Head north to bohemian Sedona then drive through

Day 15: Las Vegas departure

Oak Creek Canyon and on to Grand Canyon National

Your tour ends with a transfer to Las Vegas Airport,

Park. Join a local expert for a presentation about the

or extend your stay in Las Vegas. (B)

Tour Dates:

Price includes: 14 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast,

2016 - Apr 22, 29 | May 6, 13 | Jun 3, 10, 24 | Jul 1, 8, 15

WD-Welcome Dinner, D- Dinner ) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach

Aug 5, 19, 26 | Sep 2, 9, 16, 23 | Oct 7 | Dec 30^

• Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • Audio headsets for guided visits and

Price per person

included sightseeing • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

Twin Single

22 Apr - 29 Apr

£4050

£5625

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as

06 May - 10 Jun

£4045

£5620

included

24 Jun; 05 Jul - 07 Oct

£4050

£5625

01 - 08 Jul; 30 Dec

£4045

£5620

^30th Dec departure includes New Year’s Eve dinner in San Francisco

This tour is operated by Insight Vacations. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM TOUR

Napa Valley vineyard

Balboa Park, San Diego

Amazing vistas in Yosemite Valley

Journey along the Pacific Coast, discover San Diego, Carmel and Monterey; enjoy the stunning beauty of Yosemite National Park and the wine country then end it all in cosmopolitan San Francisco.

Highlights

Day 4: Los Angeles

Day 7: Monterey - Yosemite National Park

• Stunning scenery in Yosemite National Park • Explore San Francisco, the City by the Bay • Sonoma and Napa, California’s wine country • Carmel, Monterey and the fabled 17-Mile Drive

Discover Tinseltown today. See Grauman’s Chinese

Head across the San Joaquin Valley and climb the

Theatre, then choose from a private tour of the

Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National

Dolby Theatre, the current home of the Oscars or a

Park. Pass the splendour of Bridal Veil Falls and the

“Hollywood Behind the Scenes” walking tour. Cruise

granite walls of El Capitan and Half Dome. Spend

Sunset Boulevard to Beverly Hills and view the

your evening within the park near Yosemite Falls and

high-end shops of Rodeo Drive. Visit the historic LA

enjoy its wonders after the crowds have left. (B)

Day 1: Arrive San Diego

Farmers’ Market, a with its of restaurants and shops

Hotel: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls

Welcome to San Diego. This evening, meet your

for a tour and tasting. The rest of the day is free. (B)

Travel Director and travel companions at the hotel at

Day 8: Yosemite – San Francisco

Day 5: Los Angeles – Paso Robles

Leave the mountains and head north. Cross

After a leisurely morning, tour along the coast to

the iconic Bay Bridge into San Francisco. This

Santa Barbara. Continue along the Pacific Coast

evening, take an optional guided tour of the oldest

Day 2: San Diego

Highway to Paso Robles. Enjoy a special lunch,

Chinatown in America followed by a Chinese dinner.

From the Victorian Gaslamp Quarter to the luxuriant

where you will stroll through olive groves. Your hosts

(B) Hotel for 2 nights: Hyatt Regency San Francisco

gardens of Balboa Park, San Diego entices visitors

will explain olive oil production, then enjoy a meal

and locals alike with a combination of fascinating

created with local ingredients with local wine. (B, L)

Day 9: San Francisco

history, lively street life and some of the best

Hotel: Paso Robles Inn

weather in the country. Get acquainted with the city

Day 6: Paso Robles – Monterey

Farmers Market. (B, D)

Begin your day with a tour of Hearst Castle. A guide

Day 10: San Francisco - Napa Valley - Sonoma

6pm for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel for 2 nights: Omni San Diego

or enjoy an optional visit to the San Diego Zoo. (B)

leads you through the property with its 165 rooms,

Day 3: San Diego – Los Angeles

acres of gardens, and pools and brings the story

Travel up the coast to San Juan Capistrano, home

of the newspaper publisher to life. Drive Highway

to one California’s oldest Spanish missions. Stop for

1 towards Big Sur, some of the most beautiful

lunch on your own in Santa Monica before a visit to

coastline in the USA. Then visit the quaint village of

the Getty Centre, with its world-renowned collection

Carmel-by-the-Sea. Cruise scenic 17-Mile Drive past

of classical and modern art. Enjoy dinner at a local

the iconic Lone Cypress Tree and Pebble Beach Golf

restaurant. (B, D)

Links to Monterey. (B)

Hotel for 2 nights: Westin Bonaventure

Hotel: Monterey Marriott

time this afternoon to explore the Ferry Plaza

After breakfast head to Northern California’s wine country. Enjoy lunch on your own at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa. Travel the Silverado Trail and its wineries. Tonight, visit a family-owned winery for a tour and farewell dinner with local wines. (B, D) Hotel: River Terrace Inn Day 11: Sonoma - Depart San Francisco departure Transfer to San Francisco Airport where your tour ends. Please do not book any flights before 1pm (B)

Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 10 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals on days shown (WR-Welcome

2016 - Apr 29 | May 13, 20, 27 | Jun 10, 17 | Jul 1

reception; B – Breakfast, L- Lunch, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury

Aug 5, 26 | Sep 2, 9, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 14 | Dec 30

air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • Audio headsets for

Price per person

guided visits and included sightseeing • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

Twin Single

29 Apr - 14 Oct

£2595

£3645

Not Included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as

30 Dec

£2850

£3945

included

This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

on a guided city tour and then enjoy some free time

Take a morning sightseeing tour and enjoy some

PREMIUM TOUR

Start and end your tour in San Francisco

Lake Tahoe

Sample wines in Napa Valley

The majestic Pacific coastal scenery combines with the cosmopolitan vibe of San Francisco, the stunning beauty of Yosemite and Lake Tahoe and the wine country of Napa and Sonoma.

Highlights

Day 4: Napa – Sacramento – Lake Tahoe

Day 7: Monterey & Big Sur

• San Francisco, vibrant and cosmopolitan • Crystal Lake Tahoe reflects stunning scenery • Yosemite, unsurpassed natural beauty • Big Sur, for coastal scenery that’s unsurpassed

Rise early this morning for an unforgettable optional

Experience the glories of the California coast

hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley. Then visit

cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive past the famed Lone

the California State Railroad Museum and see its

Cypress Tree and Pebble Beach Golf Link before

restored locomotives and train cars. Then, travel

travelling to Big Sur. Then stop in the quaint village

from the Sacramento River valley to the alpine

of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Browse its shops, wander

splendour of Lake Tahoe, its clear blue waters

down to the water’s edge or enjoy a cappuccino at a

surrounded by evergreen pines. Perhaps enjoy an

café. Then discover the hidden coves, sandy beaches

optional dinner cruise on the lake this evening. (B)

and towering redwoods of the Big Sur coast. Return

Hotel: Lake Tahoe Resorts Hotel at Heavenly

to Monterey for a tour of Cannery Row, made

Day 5: Lake Tahoe – Yosemite National Park

famous by John Steinbeck. Enjoy some free time at

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco Check into your hotel and enjoy some time exploring San Francisco on your own. At 6pm, gather at a local restaurant with your travel director and fellow travellers for a welcome reception. (WR) Hotel for 2 nights: Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Pass^ is the perfect entry point to Yosemite.

Day 2: San Francisco

Descend from the Sierra Nevada Mountains into

Embark on a morning exploration that from

the Yosemite Valley, passing Bridal Veil Falls. Enjoy

Fisherman’s Wharf to fashionable Union Square. Explore the Cable Car Museum, a celebration of

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San Francisco’s rail transit history You have some

Snow covered for much of the year, the Tioga

time this afternoon to explore on your own before a guided tour of the oldest Chinatown in America. Celebrate your discoveries at a sumptuous Chinese meal a local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 8: Monterey – San Francisco departure

short stroll from Yosemite Falls. (B)

Today, journey back in time to the era of lumberjacks

Hotel: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls

and sawmills in a re-created 1880s logging camp,

Day 6: Yosemite – Salinas Valley – Monterey

complete with a general store and railroad depot.

Head west today into Salinas Valley and join an

local hosts for dinner this evening. They will share

with its restored Pullman cars for a taste of the

their knowledge and love of food as you dine on the

golden age of rail travel. Journey through Napa this afternoon andenjoy a gourmet lunch and wine tasting. Later, enjoy free time in Sonoma (B, L) Hotel: Embassy Suites Napa Valley

join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a farewell dinner including a wine pairing. (B, D)

local expert. Travel north to Monterey and join your

your hotel then board the Napa Valley Wine Train

world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. Tonight,

the natural wonders after the crowds have left just a

production and advanced farming techniques with a

Leave San Francisco for Napa Valley. Check in at

and vibrant street life, or join an optional tour to the

your accommodation inside the park, taking in all

agricultural tour to learn about fruit and vegetable

Day 3: San Francisco – Sonoma – Napa

lively Fisherman’s Wharf, home to restaurants, shops

Visit the Redwoods State Park and walk among the awe-inspiring trees—some of the largest living things on earth. End your journey where you began, in the golden city of San Francisco. Take a transfer to San Francisco International Airport or return to the Hyatt Regency San Francisco if you wish to

freshest ingredients, and gain an understanding of

extend your stay. (B)

the farm to table experience. (B, D)

Please do not schedule onward flights before 5pm

Hotel: The Portola Hotel and Spa at Monterey Bay

Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals on days shown (WR-Welcome

2016 - Apr 30 | May 14, 21, 28 | Jun 04, 18, 25

Reception, B–Breakfast, L-Highlight Lunch, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury

Jul 02, 09, 16, 30 | Aug 06, 27 | Sep 03 | Oct 08, 15

air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • Audio headsets for

Price per person

guided visits and included sightseeing • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

Twin Single

30 Apr - 25 Jun

£2025

2775

Not Included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as

02 Jul - 15 Oct

£2050

2800

included ^Tioga Pass closes to traffic typically from Oct-May, An alternative route to Yosemite is used on these occasions This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

VALUE TOUR

Yellowstone National Park

Arches National Park

Utah’s Spectacular Bryce Canyon

This tour offers amazing value when you see what’s included. You’ll discover iconic cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco, and visit America’s most famous national parks including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite. Day 6 : Page - Monument Valley - Moab

Day 13: Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon

• Discover Los Angeles “the city of Angels”

Visit Monument Valley, made famous by numerous

Visit of Bryce Canyon with its dazzling pink cliffs

westerns. Take an optional jeep tour then continue

constantly varying in colour from dusk until dawn.

on to Moab taking in the views at Dead Horse Point.

Hotel: Best Western Ruby’s Inn

Hotel: Aarchway Inn

Day 14: Bryce Canyon - St George - Las Vegas

Day 7: Moab - Arches - Salt Lake City

Journey to Zion Canyon with its cathedral-shaped

Visit of Arches National Park with to over 2,000

rocks and continue through St George to Las Vegas.

natural stone arches then continue to Salt Lake City.

Hotel for 2 nights: Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino

tour director this evening.

Hotel: Comfort Inn Downtown Salt Lake City

Day 15: Las Vegas

Hotel for 2 nights: Four Points Hotel Sheraton LAX

Day 8 : Salt Lake City – Jackson Hole

This morning visit of the Valley of Fire, a superb

Day 2: Los Angeles

Take a sightseeing tour of the Salt Lake City, then on

desert landscape of multicoloured, eroded rocks.

to Jackson with its wood houses and cowboy bars.

The afternoon is free to explore Las Vegas.

Hills, Hollywood and downtown. The rest of the day

Hotel: The Inn at Jackson Hole

Day 16: Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes

free or take an optional tour to Universal Studios.

Day 9 : Jackson - Grand Teton - West Yellowstone

Cross the desert into Death Valley. See Badwater

Day 3: Los Angeles - Palm Springs – Scottsdale

Drive to Grand Teton National Park. Stop at Jenny

Point and Furnace Creek and visit the Borax

Lake and take in the views of Teton Range. This

Museum then continue to Mammoth Lakes.

afternoon continue on to Yellowstone National Park.

Hotel: Sierra Nevada Lodge

Hotel: Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort

Hotel for 2 nights: Yellowstone Lodge

Day 17: Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite - San Francisco

Day 4: Scottsdale - Grand Canyon

Day 10: Yellowstone

Visit Yosemite National Park and discover Half

Enjoy the day in Yellowstone. See waterfalls, Old

Dome, Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil and Yosemite Falls.

see the spectacular red rock scenery. Drive through

Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs then visit Cody.

Continue via the Central Valley to San Francisco

Oak Creek Canyon an on to the Grand Canyon.

Day 11 : Jackson - Craters of the Moon - Twin Falls

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Fisherman’s Wharf

Hotel: Yavapai West Lodge

Stop at Idaho Falls enroute to Craters of the Moon

Day 18: San Francisco departure

Day 5: Grand Canyon - Page

on the Great Rift of Idaho then ontinue to Twin Falls.

Take a morning sightseeing tour of San Francisco

Enjoy the Canyon’s scenery before leaving for Page

Hotel: Best Western Twin Falls

and cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito

near Lake Powell. Visit the Glen Canyon Dam and

Day 12: Twin Falls - Salt Lake City

across the bay. This evening transfer to the airport

enjoy views of Lake Powell’s crystal blue waters.

Return to Salt Lake City via the Great Salt Lake and

Hotel: Best Western View of Lake Powell

continue your city tour. Hotel as day 7

• Overnight in Grand Canyon National Park • See Yellowstone’s iconic geysers and waterfalls • 2 nights in the desert oasis of Las Vegas Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles Transfer independently to your hotel and meet your

Take a morning tour including Santa Monica, Beverly

Head through Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park, to Scottsdale.

Travel through the Sonoran Desert to Sedona and

where your tour ends. Please do not book flights departing prior to 5pm.

Guaranteed Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 17 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Park entrance fees • Travel by modern

2016 - May 31 | Jul 12 | Aug 2 | Sep 6

coach (19 or more passengers) or mini bus (18 or fewer passengers) • Professional guide & driver (19+ passengers)

Price Per Person:

Double Single Triple

or driver-guide (18 or fewer passengers)

All Dates

£2073

Not included: Flights to / from USA • Gratuities for guide and coach driver ($3-4 per day recommended)

£3164

£1855

Meal Supplements

• Meals, optional sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Baggage handling • Airport transfers

Breakfast daily: £136 per person

Optional Excursions (per person): Universal Studios (day 2 ) £85; Grand Canyon Helicopter tour (day 4) £199;

Dinner daily (days 2-17): £535 per person

Monument Valley Jeep Tour (day 6) £55; Las Vegas by Night (day 15) £55 This tour is operated by Go West Tours. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

VALUE ESCORTED TOURING

Highlights

PREMIUM TOUR

Bryce Canyon

Lookout for Bison in Yellowtone National Park

Mount Rushmore

Come face to face with monumental figures, relive the sagas of the Wild West and relish the glory of the Big Country on this comprehensive tour of America’s scenic parks. Marvel at some of the most incredible natural wonders that no camera can ever quite capture in true likeness and stay in some of the most scenic National Park locations. From the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to the serene majesty of Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon; the ancient history of the Navajo and Puebloan peoples to the cowboy antics from the Wild West era, this tour has it all. Day 4: Salt Lake City – Jackson

Day 7: Yellowstone – Cody – Billings

Get a glimpse of the route of the pioneers as

Head north to the town of Cody, named for its most

• Visit seven diverse National Parks

you cross the Oregon Trail and enter Wyoming.

famous native son, Buffalo Bill, and get a glimpse

• Stay 2 nights in Yellowstone National Park

Stop in Montpelier at the Oregon Trail Centre.

into its lively history with a local specialist at the

• Visit the sight of General Custer’s last stand

Through interactive exhibits, glimpse the thrills

Buffalo Bill Centre of the West. Then it’s on to Big

• See the iconic sculptures of Mount Rushmore

and challenges of the Old Trail. Enjoy lunch before

Sky Country for a special dinner featuring local

• Navajo Highlight Dinner in Monument Valley

departing to scenic Jackson, standing in the

cuisine and a host who welcomes you with true

shadows of the icy peaks of the Grand Tetons. The

Western hospitality. (B,D)

Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas

evening is free for you to explore. (B, L)

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Billings

Welcome to Las Vegas. After checking in at the

Hotel: The Lodge at Jackson Hole

Day 8: Billings – Little Bighorn – Rapid City

Day 5: Jackson – Yellowstone National Parks

Today begins with a visit to Little Bighorn, the

Rise early for an optional guided raft trip to

infamous battlefield where the ill-fated Custer led

spot wildlife on the Snake River (seasonal). Then

his men against a battalion of Sioux and Cheyenne

traverse Grand Teton National Park on the way to

warriors. Then, travel east through the Black Hills to

Yellowstone, established in 1872 as the world’s first

Rapid City. (B)

Day 2: Las Vegas – Zion & Bryce Canyon National

National Park. Join a local specialist to explore the

Hotel for 2 nights: Adoba Hotel Rapid City

Parks

spouting geysers, bubbling hot springs and mud

Depart Las Vegas for the graceful slot canyons

paint pots. (When the south entrance is closed

Day 9: Rapid City

and towering cliffs of Zion National Park. Then

due to weather conditions, the itinerary will travel

it’s onward to Bryce Canyon, home to the world’s

west from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone

largest concentration of hoodoos—tall limestone

National Park through the west entrance.) (B, D)

spires that rise majestically from the desert floor.

Hotel for 2 nights: National Park Lodges

Highlights

hotel, browse the exclusive shops, hit the slot machines or just lounge by the hotel pool. At 6pm,

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and

fellow travellers for a welcome reception. (WR) Hotel: Tropicana Las Vegas

(B, D) Hotel: BW Plus Bryce Canyon Grand

Discover the natural and manmade wonders of the Black Hills with a drive through stunning scenery on your way to visit Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial, a mountain carving of the famed war chief of the Lakota people. Return to Rapid City

Day 6: Yellowstone National Park

in the afternoon and join your travelling companions

Day 3: Bryce Canyon – Salt Lake City

Explore the impressive Grand Canyon of the

for dinner this evening. (B, D)

Leave the red rock canyons and travel north to

Yellowstone with its stunning waterfalls and a

Utah’s capital. See the famed Temple Square,

chance to see bison and elk. Watch in wonder as Old

headquarters to the Mormon church and home

Faithful’s waters arc over 100 feet into the air. This

to the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This

evening, relax under the great basin of stars. (B)

evening, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to Brigham Young’s former home, followed by dinner at the Lion House, featuring pioneer-style ambiance and cuisine. (B) Hotel: Hilton Salt Lake City Centre

Arches National Park

Start and end your tour in Las Vegas

Grand Canyon

Day 10: Rapid City – Denver

Day 13: Moab – Mesa Verde National Park –

Day 15: Grand Canyon – Las Vegas departure

Cross some of the West’s most beautiful terrain

Monument Valley

If you like, take an optional helicopter or fixed-wing

today as you travel through the expansive

Between AD 600 and 1300, the Ancestral Puebloan

aircraft flightseeing trip to see the canyon from

grasslands of Wyoming on your way to Denver, the

people carved houses and entire communities out

the sky this morning. Hit the road again, stopping

Mile High City. After getting settled at the hotel,

of the sandstone of the canyon walls at Mesa Verde

in Seligman and Kingman, Route 66 hotspots that

enjoy the evening to relax. (B)

National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage

have kept the old Mother Road’s culture alive. End

Hotel: Sheraton Denver Downtown

Site. Explore some of the cliff-top buildings and

your journey back in Las Vegas where a transfer is

Day 11: Denver – Vail – Moab

look down at the massive Cliff House, the largest

provided to Las Vegas International Airport or to

cliff dwelling in the world. Tonight, enjoy a unique

the Tropicana Las Vegas for guests extending their

Navajo cookout and Regional Meal on the floor of

stay. (B)

Monument Valley before returning to your hotel.

Please do not schedule any onward flights before

(B, D)

6:30pm

Head toward the mountains this morning as you ascend into the foothills of the Rockies and cross the Continental Divide on your way to the resort destination of Vail. Founded in 1966 at the base of the largest ski mountain in the United States,

Hotel: Goulding’s Lodge

this pretty alpine village has an old-world feel that

Day 14: Monument Valley – Grand Canyon National

attracts outdoor enthusiasts. Then it’s on to Moab

Park

where, in the late 1940s, the legendary John Ford

Marvel at Monument Valley’s landscape of towering

discovered the area’s rugged beauty and filmed the

sandstone buttes in special open-air vehicles

first of many movies here. Tonight is yours—perhaps

accompanied by a guide. Visit the land of the Navajo

opt for taking in the sunset over the red cliffs. If

people, stopping at historic Cameron Trading Post.

you’re in the mood for more excitement, try a jet

Breathtaking views along scenic Desert View Drive

boat ride along the mighty Colorado River with a

just hint at the most spectacular of all vistas, the

tasty dinner included. (B)

vast panorama of the Grand Canyon unfolding

Hotel for 2 nights: BW Plus Canyonlands Inn

before you. Meet a local specialist who will describe

Day 12: Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

the more than 1.7 billion years of geology revealed in

Parks. Discover stunning Canyonlands National Park and visit magnificent Arches National Park where

the canyon. Tonight, toast your grand adventure and your new life-long memories at a Farewell Dinner inside the park. (B, D) Hotel: National Park Lodges

the wind and rain have eroded the sandstone into more than 2,000 natural arches. Wander through a kaleidoscope of geologic time as you watch the light play upon the ancient, multi-coloured stone. Enjoy the evening on your own. (B)

Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 14 nights accommodation • Meals on days specified (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner) • Welcome

2016 - May 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31 | Jun 5, 7, 12, 14,

reception • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours

16, 21, 26, 28 | Jul 3, 5, 10, 17, 19 | Aug 9, 11, 14, 16, 21, 23,

• Sightseeing as described • Luxury air-conditioned coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival

28, 30 | Sep 01, 04, 06, 08, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27

and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 15 • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

Oct 2, 4, 6, 9

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as

Price per person 15 May - 21 Jun

Twin Single Triple £3095

£4290

included

£2720

26 Jun - 21 Aug

£3150

£4400

£2775

23 Aug - 25 Sep

£3225

£4475

£2850

27 Sep - 09 Oct

£3095

£4290

£2720 This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

Today, embark on a journey to explore two National

DELUXE TOUR

Bryce Canyon

Mesa Verde

Stay at Lake Powell Resort

A comprehensive exploration of the American West which visits awesome natural wonders and stays at rustic lodges amid dazzling panoramas that no camera can ever quite capture.

Highlights

Day 5: Lake Powell – Mesa Verde

Day 8: Moab - Bryce Canyon National Parks

• Coach with Business class legroom & free Wi-Fi • See the spectacular Grand Canyon • Stunning Monument Valley and Bryce Canyon • Experience a Navajo Cookout & Cowboy BBQ

This morning, head to Monument Valley Navajo

Magnificent scenery awaits you at Capitol Reef

Tribal Park for a guided ATV tour of the valley floor.

National Park, a best known for its Waterpocket

Visit movie sites and restricted areas with rock

Fold, a 100-mile long warp in the earth’s crust. Then

windows and arches of unique shapes and sizes.

journey along one of the most beautiful roads in the

Then enjoy a Navajo cookout amidst the buttes and

world, Scenic Byway 12, through the stunning Grand

mesas of this unique landscape. Head to Mesa Verde

Staircase-Escalante National Monument. (B)

National Park. Your lodge inside the park offers

Hotel for 2 nights: Bryce Canyon National Park

Arrive at Las Vegas Airport and transfer to your

sweeping vistas reaching into three states. (B,L,D)

Lodge

hotel. This evening join your tour director for a

Hotel: Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde.

Day 9: Bryce Canyon National Park

Day 6: Mesa Verde – Moab

Start the day travelling through Bryce Canyon

Enjoy an in-depth visit to Mesa Verde. Descend into

and the length of this great natural amphitheatre.

a canyon to visit the impressive Spruce Tree House,

The eroded rock formations that characterise this

This morning, head to the North Rim of Grand

an amazing dwelling built into a natural alcove

Natural Park are some of Utah’s most unusual

Canyon and the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. At

containing over 130 rooms and chambers. Visit the

shapes. Learn how wind, erosion and iron oxidation

night, watch the colours change as the sun sets on

Anasazi Heritage Centre, learn about the history and

created the spellbinding ‘hoodoos’. In the evening,

the canyon. Enjoy dinner in the lodge’s magnificent

culture of the Puebloans. This afternoon, visit Arches

join your fellow travellers rim-side for a celebration

dining room with superb views of the canyon. (B,D)

National Park home to the greatest concentration of

dinner over the Canyon. (B, D)

Hotel: Grand Canyon Lodge

natural arches in the world. Your ranch-style lodge is

Day 3: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell

by red rock cliffs on the banks of the Colorado River.

Day 10: Bryce Canyon – Las Vegas departure

Wake up to the Grand Canyon then depart for the

Tonight, enjoy a Cowboy BBQ dinner. (B,D)

majesty of Lake Powell. Stop at Glen Canyon Dam to

Hotel for 2 nights: Red Cliffs Lodge Moab

learn about its impact on the Colorado River before

Day 7: Moab & Canyonlands National Park

most scenic canyons in the United States. Here,

This morning visit Canyonlands National Park and

join a guided tour by private shuttle with a live

view room and enjoy the evening at leisure. (B)

drive to the ‘Island in the Sky’, a mesa over 1,000

commentary to view the park’s best sites. Your

Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

feet above the surrounding countryside offering

tour ends with a departure transfer to Las Vegas

Day 4: Lake Powell

spectacular views. The afternoon is at leisure. A

International Airport. Please do not schedule flights

A day to relax and enjoy the resort’s facilities, or join

variety of optional activities are available, including

before 7.00 pm. (B)

an optional float trip down the Colorado River. (B)

a sunset jet boat ride on the Colorado River. (B)

Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas

welcome reception of drinks and a light meal. (WR) Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas.

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

Day 2: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon

arriving at your lakefront resort. Check into your lake

Enjoy a last look at Bryce Canyon’s orange and red rock formations glowing in early morning light before heading to Zion National Park, a one of the

Tour Dates: 2016 – May 15, 22 | Jun 19 | Jul 3, 10, 24, 31

Price Includes: 9 nights accommodation • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner) • Welcome

Aug 7, 28 | Sep 4, 18, 25 | Oct 2

reception (WR) • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours • Sightseeing as

Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

described • Luxury air-conditioned, 40 seat coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival and

15 May – 22 May

£2625

£3600

£2330

departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 10 • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

19 Jun – 10 Jul

£2650

£3645

£2355

Not Included: Flights to/from the USA • Gratuities for driver and tour director • Meals and attractions not shown

24 Jul – 07 Aug

£2645

£3640

£2350

as included

28 Aug – 25 Sep

£2650

£3645

£2355

02 Oct

£2625

£3600

£2330 This tour is operated by Insight Vacations. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

DELUXE TOUR

Zion National Park

Scottsdale Cacti

Monument Valley

The American Southwest is the vast panoramic stage for Mother Nature’s most majestic performance; after a colourful canyon curtain call, her epic show draws to a close under a spotlight of Las Vegas neon.

Highlights

Day 3: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell

Day 5: Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon

• Coach with Business class legroom & free Wi-Fi • Explore Monument Valley with a Navajo guide • Explore Zion Canyon on a guided shuttle tour • Cruise on Lake Powell

Wake up early and see the sun rise over the

Perhaps join an optional float trip down one of

canyon. Alternatively, ask your Tour Director about

the most scenic stretches of the Colorado River

optional flightseeing tours by helicopter or plane

before heading to Bryce Canyon National Park in

over this natural wonder. Later, move on to the

Southern Utah. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset

Historic Cameron Trading Post, featuring Southwest

Point to view the great amphitheatres of odd-

American Indian arts and crafts. The journey

shaped monoliths known as hoodoos. There is time

carries on through the Painted Desert, a colourful

at leisure before checking in at the lodge. In the

Welcome to Arizona. Your transfer takes you to your

fantasyland of mesas, buttes and badlands, and

evening, join your Tour Director and new friends for

tour hotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy the superb facilities

through the Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop at the

a Celebration Dinner including drinks. (B,D)

and grounds of this desert oasis. This evening join

Glen Canyon Dam to learn about its impact on the

Hotel: Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge or Zion

your tour director for a Welcome Reception and

Colorado River before arriving at your lakefront

National Park Lodge

an opportunity to get to know each other over a

resort. Check into your room which has guaranteed

delightful evening with drinks and a light meal. (WR)

lake views. Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular

Day 6: Bryce Canyon - Las Vegas

Hotel: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Scottsdale.

Lake Powell a and explore scenic Antelope Canyon

Day 2: Scottsdale – Grand Canyon

with its dramatic, sheer, sandstone walls. (B,D)

Head north to the quaint bohemian colony of

Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

Sedona, browse the stores and galleries. Enjoy one

Day 4: Grand Canyon & Monument Valley.

the park, followed by some time to explore at your

Relax and enjoy the resort’s facilities, then join an

own pace. A complete change of scenery awaits

before travelling on to Grand Canyon National Park.

included excursion to Monument Valley a Navajo

you in the afternoon when you arrive in Las Vegas;

Spend the night inside the park, enjoying the peace

Tribal Park for a guided tour. The choice is yours;

a collection of bright lights and shopping malls,

and quiet after the crowds have departed. Take time

your Tour Director will be happy to assist you in

huge themed hotels of unbelievable design and the

to experience the breathtaking vistas and sunset

planning your day. (B)

omnipresent slot machine. However, your hotel is a

Day 1: Arrive Phoenix Scottsdale

of Arizona’s finest drives through Oak Creek Canyon,

Travel through more amazing scenery to the lush cliff-and-canyon landscape of Zion National Park. Board a private Zion Canyon Shuttle a with a live commentary to experience the scenic highlights of

breath of fresh air - modern and luxurious. (B)

Expert for an informative presentation about the

Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas.

wonders of the Grand Canyon. In the evening, enjoy

Day 7: Las Vegas departure

a private Highlight Dinner in the Thunderbird Room

Your adventure ends with a departure transfer to

while taking in the magnificent views of the Grand

Las Vegas International Airport. (B)

Canyon’s South Rim (B,D) Hotel: National Park Lodges, Grand Canyon. Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 6 nights accommodation • Meals on days specified (B-Breakfast, D-Dinner) • Welcome reception

2016 – May 7, 14, 21, 28 | Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 | Jul 2, 9, 16, 23

(WR) • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours • Sightseeing as described

Aug 13, 20, 27 | Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 15

• Luxury air-conditioned, 40 seat coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival and departure

2017 – Jan 7 | Mar 18

transfers on Day 1 and Day 7 • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

Price Per Person: All Dates

Double Single Triple £1925

£2520

£1750

Not Included: Flights to/from the USA • Gratuities for driver and tour director • Meals and attractions not shown as included

This tour is operated by Insight Vacations. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

on the canyon walls. During your stay, join a Local

DELUXE TOUR

Sedona

Lake Powell

Sunrise at Bryce Canyon

Learn personal stories of the dreamers, visionaries and unsung heroes who shaped the preservation of three great national parks of the American West – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion.

Highlights

Day 3: Grand Canyon – Lake Powell

Day 6: Bryce Canyon – Zion National Park

• FREE pre tour night at Four Seasons Scottsdale* • Flightseeing over Rainbow Bridge • Colorado River float trip through Glen Canyon • Private champagne & cruise on Lake Powell • Inside-the-park accommodation at Grand

You just might want to take advantage of your

Spend the morning at leisure, perhaps venturing out

lodge’s ideal location on the South Rim and see a

on one of the park’s renowned hiking trails. After

Grand Canyon sunrise. Travel through the Navajo

lunch, travel to Zion National Park, where colourful

Reservation en route to the Glen Canyon National

sandstone canyons and 3,000-foot-high palisades

Recreation Area and Lake Powell. Tonight enjoy a

tower above the lush greenery of the canyon floor.

private Lake Powell dinner cruise. (B,D)

(B,L,D)

Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Powell Resort

Hotel: Zion Lodge

Day 4: Lake Powell

Day 7: Zion National Park – Las Vegas

Take an included early morning, 45-minute flight to

The morning is yours to explore Zion’s diverse

see the unusual red-rock formations reflecting in

geological features at leisure; its dramatic peaks

Day 1: Arrive Scottsdale

the lake; view Rainbow Bridge, the world’s largest

and cliffs, odd geologic formations; desert oases

Take an included transfer from Phoenix airport

natural arch. Back on land embark on an optional

featuring abundant pools and waterfalls, and

to your hotel and join your fellow travellers for a

off-road adventure to explore some of the incredible

mighty canyons splashed with vivid colours are all

welcome dinner. (D)

sandstone slot canyons in the Navajo Nation. (B, D)

equally compelling. Depart Zion National Park for a

Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon

Day 5: Lake Powell – Bryce Canyon

memorable journey across the vast, colourful vistas

Canyon, Bryce Canyon & Zion national parks

• Gain a unique insight with filmed narratives from famous documentary filmmakers

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

North

This morning’s float trip on the muddy waters of

of the north-eastern Mojave Desert to Las Vegas. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 2: Scottsdale – Grand Canyon

the Colorado River takes you through Glen Canyon.

Kick off your Southwest and Grand Canyon tour

Utah’s iconic landscapes have served as locations for

Hotel: Four Seasons Las Vegas

with a visit to Sedona – home to famous red-rock

movie and TV westerns over the years; view them

Day 8: Las Vegas departure

formations with whimsical names like the Mittens

on an afternoon drive to Bryce Canyon National Park

A transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las

and the Rabbit Ears, and the backdrop for many

– a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and oddly

Vegas to Las Vegas Airport. Checkout time at Four

western movies and TV shows then wind through

sculpted formations known as hoodoos. Magnificent

Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is 12:00 noon. (B)

Oak Creek Canyon en-route to Grand Canyon

spires, tinted with shades of pink, orange and red,

National Park. (B, D)

put on a captivating show as the light changes

Hotel: Kachina Lodge

throughout the day. (B,L,D) Hotel: Lodge at Bryce Canyon

Tour Departs: 2016 – Apr 15*, 18, 22^, 29 | May 13, 14,

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals on days shown (B- Breakfast,

20, 23, 30 | Jun 10, 13, 20^ | Jul 4*, 11^, 25 | Aug 1, 15, 22,

L- Lunch, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach

29* | Sep 5^, 9, 11, 12, 19, 23, 30 | Oct 3, 7^, 10, 14*

• Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure

Price Per Person:

Double Single Triple**

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as

15 Apr – 03 Jul; Sep-Oct

£2340

£2875

£2192

included

04 Jul – 29 Aug

£2090

£2655

£1974

*Special solo traveller savings available, call for details ^Small group departures (average 24 guests) **Triple rate based on double room with rollaway bed This tour is operated by Tauck World Discovery Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM TOUR

Bourbon Street, New Orleans

Visit Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley

Nashville Skyline

Tastes & Sounds of the South | 10 Days NASHVILLE | MEMPHIS | NATCHEZ | NEW ORLEANS

Immerse yourself in the music history of the USA as you visit Nashville and Memphis; experience the eclectic mix of cultures and history found only in New Orleans and visit a cotton plantation to learn about the real “white gold”. Day 4: Nashville - Memphis

Day 7: Natchez – Oak Alley – New Orleans

• A relaxed paced “At Leisure” tour • Meet a relative of Johnny Cash in Nashville • Memphis, home of Rock ‘n Roll & Graceland • New Orleans’ jazz and dynamic French Quarter

This morning, journey along the Mississippi Delta to

After breakfast stop at Frogmore Plantation, a

Memphis. On arrival, visit the National Civil Rights

reconstructed 19th century cotton plantation to see

Museum before joining a local specialist who shares

a modern-day operation producing more than 900

stories about Beale Street and Sun Studios. See the

bales each day. Continue to Oak Alley Plantation, an

hotel where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated,

antebellum home on the Mississippi with a canopy of

then get an in-depth look at the rich music history

300-year-old oak trees. This evening, visit the New

of Memphis with a tour of the Rock ‘n’ Soul museum.

Orleans School of Cooking in the French Quarter.

Enjoy the evening at leisure. (B)

Discover Creole cuisine during a fun cooking class

Hotel for 2 nights: Sheraton Memphis Downtown

then enjoy your creations at dinner. (B, D)

Day 5: Memphis & Graceland

Hotel for 3 nights: Astor Crowne Plaza

Tour Graceland, home of the late, great Elvis Presley.

Day 8: New Orleans

Marvel at the Jungle Room and walls full of gold

Enjoy a New Orleans breakfast before today’s

and platinum records and stroll around the grounds.

exploration of the city with a local specialist. See

This evening you can choose your dining experience

the French Quarter and Jackson Square and tour

from a selection of local eateries. (B,D)

one of the city’s above-ground cemeteries. This

Day 6: Memphis – Natchez

afternoon, enjoy some leisure time. (B)

Depart for Natchez, founded by the French in 1716.

Day 9: New Orleans

Tonight, enjoy an evening of Southern hospitality

Enjoy a leisurely day exploring the city. Perhaps

at dinner. Explore the private residence of Joe

head out to the bayou for a tour of the swamps

Stone, whose home, built in the 1850s, contains a

or visit Marie Laveau’s Historic Voodoo Museum.

collection of rare maps, a billiards hall, and exquisite

This evening, join your travel director and travelling

glasswork. Joe performs on his 1903 Steinway grand

companions for a farewell dinner at the famed Court

piano as you enjoy a cocktail. Later, head over to

of Two Sisters. (B,D)

the residence of Esther Carpenter, a former Four

Day 10: New Orleans departure

Day 1: Arrive Nashville Check into your hotel and enjoy some time on your own. At 6pm, meet your travel director and travel companions for a welcome reception. (WR) Hotel for 3 nights: Renaissance Nashville Day 2: Nashville Get a unique look into the life and music of Johnny Cash with a private performance and discussion with his son, John Carter Cash. John (or a member of his family) entertains with his music, as well as numbers by his legendary family. Ask him questions at a meet and greet. Then choose bewtween an extended tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame or take a tour of the Ryman Auditorium. Visit RCA’s Studio B where musicians such as Elvis Presley recorded their music. Tonight, enjoy a regional dinner. (B, D) Day 3: Nashville Spend time at leisure in Nashville. This evening, head to the Grand Ole Opry, home to America’s longest running live radio program. Enjoy dinner is on your own tonight. (B)

Seasons chef once named one of the Top 20 female chefs in America. She hosts a four-course dinner with wine giving a taste of the Deep South. (B,D) Hotel: The Grand

Say goodbye this morning and transfer to New Orleans International Airport, or perhaps extend your stay. (B)

Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 9 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals on days shown (B – Breakfast,

2016 – Apr 2, 21 | May 4, 11, 18, 21, 25, 26 | Jun 1, 8

D-Dinner, HD-Highlight Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach

Sep 7, 8, 14, 21, 22, 28, 29 | Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 | Nov 2

• Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • Audio headsets for guided visits and

2017 – Feb 15, 20, 21 | Mar 8, 22

included sightseeing • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

Price Per Person:

Double

Single

Triple

All Dates^*

£2225

£2900

£2050

^21 Apr 16

£2495

£3370

£2320

*20 & 21 Feb

£2525

£3400

£2350

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

Highlights

PREMIUM TOUR

Famous St Louis Arch

Historic road signs

Start your tour in Chicago

Route 66, America’s “Mother Road”, is immortalised in song and legend and has become a part of America’s history. As you travel what remains of this iconic route from the “Windy City” of Chicago to the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica you’ll see icons and buildings of a bygone era; many now bypassed by the massive interstates that keep America running, but an eerie reminder of how American life used to be in the “good old days”.

Highlights • Chicago City Tour • Visit the Route 66 Hall of Fame • Spend two nights in iconic Oklahoma City • On selected departures, visit the Albuquerque Balloon Festival^

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

• View the outdoor installations at Cadillac Ranch • Visit Petrified Forest National Park • Stay in the Grand Canyon National Park • Live the high life in glittering Las Vegas • Los Angeles city tour

Day 1: Arrive Chicago Welcome to the starting point of Route 66. Get settled in at your hotel. This evening gather at the hotel with your travel director and fellow travellers for a welcome reception. (WR)

Day 3: St. Louis

Day 6: Oklahoma City

Start the day with the view from atop the famed

Get a taste of the Old West at the National Cowboy

St. Louis Gateway Arch. Then experience another

and Western Heritage Museum with its collection

American favourite with a guided tour of the

of Native American art and outstanding display

Anheuser-Busch Brewery, from the stables of to the

of antique firearms. Later, visit the Oklahoma City

tasting room, where you enjoy a sample. And what

National Memorial and Museum. The rest of the day

goes better with beer than barbecue? Learn to mix

is yours to explore. (B)

up your own sweet and spicy sauce with a team of

Day 7: Oklahoma City – Amarillo

master BBQ chefs and enjoy a rib-sticking special dinner, hot off the grill. (B,D)

In Clinton, explore a classic collection of Route 66 history, memorabilia and culture. Crossing into the

Day 4: St. Louis – Branson

Texas Panhandle, return to Old Route 66 for a scenic

Begin your day by crossing the Mississippi River

drive before stopping in Amarillo, the “yellow rose

via the Chain of Rocks Bridge. Go underground in

of Texas.” (B)

Meramec Caverns, a former hideout of Jesse James,

Hotel: Holiday Inn West

for a glimpse of some outstanding subterranean

Day 8: Amarillo – Albuquerque

formations. Then it’s onward to the Ozarks and the lively American musical mecca of Branson. (B) Hotel: Radisson Branson

Yes, those are 10 classic Cadillacs buried nose down in the dirt, the famed Cadillac Ranch pop art installation just outside Amarillo. Stop in Tucumcari,

Hotel: The Palmer House Hilton

Day 5: Branson – Oklahoma City

where a large number of the vintage motels and

Day 2: Chicago – St. Louis

Roll into eastern Oklahoma via an especially scenic

restaurants built in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s are

stretch of highway known as the Will Rogers

still in existence. Travel on to Albuquerque where

Highway. Stop to visit the Will Rogers Museum

the spirit of Route 66 still thrives. Tonight, don your

dedicated to the famous American humourist.

poodle skirt or leather jacket for a dinner at the 66

Tonight, enjoy a regional meal in the vibrant

Diner with its 1950s jukebox and blueplate specials.

warehouse district of Bricktown at Mickey Mantle’s

(B,D)

Steakhouse. (B,D)

Hotel for 2 nights: Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown

After an introduction to the Windy City, including elegant Lakeshore Drive and the Magnificent Mile, hit the road for a good, old-fashioned American road trip. Explore the history and cultural impact of America’s Mother Road at the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum. Roll on to Springfield, on the way to St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. (B) Hotel for 2 nights: Omni Majestic

Hotel for 2 nights: Courtyard Oklahoma City Downtown

Visit the Cadillac Ranch

Albuquerque Balloon Festival on selected dates

Visit Las Vegas

Day 9: Albuquerque^

Day 11: Flagstaff – Grand Canyon National Park

Day 14: Las Vegas – Los Angeles

While Albuquerque didn’t boom until the creation of

As the morning sun gilds the desert landscape,

Upon arrival in Los Angeles today, see the sights,

Route 66, the city existed for more than 300 years.

visit the traditional land of the Navajo people.

including Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and the place

Enjoy the day exploring on your own. (B)

Stop at Cameron Trading Post to browse through

where the road comes to an end, Santa Monica

^On 25 Sep & 01 Oct departures, visit the

handicrafts and maybe enjoy some tasty fry bread.

and the great Pacific. This evening, celebrate your

This afternoon, wind along scenic Desert View Drive

journey at a festive Farewell Dinner. (B, D)

before arriving at the Grand Canyon. Spend the

Hotel: Millennium Biltmore

night inside the park, allowing time to explore this

Day 15: Los Angeles departure

Albuquerque Balloon Festival on Day 9 Rise early to watch the greatest show in the air. Gaze in wonder as hundreds of brightly coloured hot air balloons rise into the clear blue autumn sky.

natural wonder. (B)

Say goodbye to the road and take flight after a

You’ll enjoy this once and a lifetime experience in

Hotel: National Park Lodges

the exclusive Chasers’ Club featuring guaranteed

Day 12: Grand Canyon – Las Vegas

may wish to extend your stay in Los Angeles at The

private seating, deluxe views of the launch and hot

Hit the road again, passing through Seligman then

Millennium Biltmore. (B)

food. Gather again this evening for the spectacular

Peach Springs, the town that was the inspiration

Balloon Glow where the balloons light their burners

for the Pixar movie Cars. Then drive through

in unison to illuminate the night sky. Conclude your

Hackberry, a Route 66 ghost town along the original

day with a bang at the After Glow fireworks show

route. Further ahead, stop in Kingman, a Route 66

Day 10: Albuquerque – Flagstaff

hotspot that has kept the old culture alive. Driving

transfer to Los Angeles International Airport, or you

the Mother Road in these desert oases is like time

Cruise through Gallup this morning and see the

travelling to see the well-preserved motels, diners

history of Route 66 on the main drag. See the

and gas stations of a simpler era. Then it’s full speed

historic El Rancho Hotel, which served as a home base to the movie stars who came to the desert for their films. Crossing into Arizona, watch the sun play

ahead to glittering Las Vegas to enjoy some free time. (B) Hotel for 2 nights: Paris Las Vegas

and Petrified Forest National Park. See the Wigwam

Day 13: Las Vegas

Motel in Holbrook and the Man Standing on the

A full free day to take in all that Las Vegas has to

Corner in Winslow before arriving in Flagstaff with

offer; hit the casinos, do some shopping, take in a

its quaint downtown and pine-forested hills. (B,D)

show. Perhaps take an optional trip to the Hoover

Hotel: Doubletree Flagstaff

Dam. (B)

Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 14 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals on days shown (B – Breakfast,

2016 – May 15, 22 | Jun 12 | Jul 17, 31 | Sep 11, 18, 25^

D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour

Oct 1^

Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • Audio headsets for guided visits and included sightseeing

Price Per Person:

Double Single Triple

• Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

15 May – 18 Sep

£2975

£4000

£2700

25 Sep – 01 Oct

£3075

£4100

£2800

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

^Departures on these dates include admission to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Day 9, please contact us if you would like more information. This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

over the changing colours of the Painted Desert

VALUE TOUR

NASA Space Centre Houston

Visit the famous Sun Studios

Jackson Square New Orleans

Discover the best of America’s South. Beginning in Houston, home of the NASA, travel to New Orleans and Cajun country. Continue through historic Louisiana along the Mississippi to the music cities of Memphis and Nashville, then end your adventure in Atlanta.

Highlights

Day 4: New Orleans

Day 7: Jackson – Memphis

• Visit the NASA Space Centre in Houston • Enjoy a Cajun dinner with a hoedown • Graceland & Sun Studios in Memphis • Take a tour of the Jack Daniels distillery

Start your day with a walking tour in the Vieux Carré

This morning visit Vicksburg National Military Park,

part of town; see the French Market, Saint Louis

established in 1899 to commemorate one of the

Cathedral and the Cabildo, a remarkable Spanish

most decisive battles of the American Civil War.

building dating from the 18th century. This afternoon

Next journey to Memphis, the home of the blues and

enjoy a guided tour of New Orleans including the

rock’n roll and visit Graceland, the home of Elvis.

French Quarter, the Garden District and a collection

In the evening you can choose to go to an optional

of historic southern mansions. This evening you can

evening concert at a famous Beale Street club.

take an optional dinner cruise on the Mississippi with

Hotel: Sleep Inn at Court Square

live jazz aboard the authentic Natchez steamboat.

Day 8: Memphis – Nashville

Day 5: New Orleans – Baton Rouge

Visit the National Civil Rights Museum, then see the

The morning is at leisure before you drive to two

famous Sun Studios before Continuing to Nashville,

plantations overlooking the Mississippi River. Oak

the capital of country music. Enjoy a city tour then

Alley is a superb mansion with a canopy of giant oak

enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

trees over two hundred years old. Next is Nottoway,

Hotel: Millennium Hotel Maxwell House

a large estate with many innovations for the mid

Day 9: Nashville – Atlanta

Day 1: Arrive Houston Arrival in Houston and make your own way to your hotel where you will meet your tour director. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks Day 2: Houston – Lafayette Enjoy a tour of Houston then visit NASA’s Johnson Space Centre. Here you can see spacecraft, touch a piece of moon rock, walk through the Skylab space station or see a space shuttle mock-up. Leave for Lafayette. Perhaps take an optional boat ride on the Atchafalaya bayou. This evening enjoy a Cajun dinner with regional specialties and a hoedown. (D)

VALUE ESCORTED TOURING

Hotel: Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette.

Day 3: Lafayette - New Orleans Enjoy a morning city tour then leave for Saint

Hotel: Holiday Inn Constitution

Tabasco plant then visit the exotic Jungle Gardens and Bird City near the Gulf of Mexico. Take a boat trip on the swamps, the legendary Louisiana bayous. Continue through countryside of prairies and fields of sugar cane before arriving in New Orleans. Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Superdome

This morning, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame then continue to Lynchburg to visit the Jack Daniels distillery. Leave Tennessee and continue to Atlanta.

Day 6: Baton Rouge – Jackson

Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Express Downtown

Take a short tour of Baton Rouge. Visit the Rural

Day 10: Atlanta

of furnishings, tools and farming implements used

century. Continue to Avery Island and tour the

on 19th century plantations. Continue to Saint Francisville and visit the magnificent Rosedown plantation. Cross into Mississippi state and visit historic Natchez before you continue to Jackson. Hotel: Hampton Inn Jackson North

Take a city tour including Martin Luther King’s birth home (first come first served) and discover CNN’s studios ‘’behind the scenes’’. The afternoon is at leisure, perhaps take an optional tour to the Atlanta History Centre or the Coca Cola factory. Day 11: Atlanta departure Your morning is free before you check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport.

Guaranteed Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 10 nights accommodation • Dinner (D) on day 2 • Sightseeing as described • Park entrance fees

2016 – Apr 11 | Sep 5, 19 | Oct 10 All Dates

Baton Rouge.

Life Museum, an outdoor museum with collections

Martinville, nicknamed “Little Paris” in the 19th

Price Per Person:

19th century. Continue to the capital of Louisiana,

• Travel by modern coach (19 or more passengers) or mini bus (18 or fewer passengers) • Professional guide &

Double Single Triple £1464

£2148

£1327

driver (19+ passengers) or driver-guide (18 or fewer passengers) Not included: Flights to / from USA • Gratuities for guide and coach driver ($3-4 per day recommended)

Meal Supplements

• Meals, optional sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Airport transfers • Baggage handlng

Breakfast daily: £40 per person

Optional Sightseeing Supplements (prices per person): Atchafalaya boat tour (day 2) - £25;

Dinner daily (days 3-10): £281 per person

Jazz Dinner Cruise (day 4) - £65; Atlanta History Centre or Coca Cola Museum (day 10) - £18 This tour is operated by Go West Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM TOUR

Jefferson’s Monticello

Lutherian Seminary Gettysburg

The White House - Washington DC

A portrait of American history, this tour mixes the modern bustle of America’s Capital, Washington DC with the simple Amish life of Lancaster County, and landmarks from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

Highlights

Day 4: Jamestown – Williamsburg

Day 6: Charlottesville – Gettysburg

• City tours in Washington DC and Philadelphia • Visit Amish Country in Lancaster County • Jamestown, America’s first English settlement • Take a tour of Gettysburg with a local specialist

Before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock,

Travel through Shenandoah National Park on the

Captain John Smith and his band of settlers

way to Gettysburg. Visit the incredible Gettysburg

established the first permanent English settlement

National Military Park Museum and Visitor Centre,

in the New World—Jamestown. Your guide will

home to the breath taking Battle of Gettysburg

describe how life was for the early colonists when

Cyclorama painting. (B)

they came to America in 1607. Walk through life-size

Hotel: Wyndham Gettysburg

re-creations of their crude fort, explore a mock-up

Day 7: Gettysburg – Lancaster – Philadelphia

Day 1: Arrive Washington DC Welcome to Washington. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing in the nation’s capital. This evening meet your travel director and fellow

Native American Powhatan village and climb aboard a replica of one of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia. Spend the rest of the day in

travellers at a Welcome Reception. (WR)

Colonial Williamsburg, Britain’s largest colony in the

Hotel for 2 nights: Renaissance Washington DC

New World from 1699 to 1780. This afternoon enjoy

Downtown

a fascinating cultural presentation by Sylvia Tabb-

Day 2: Washington

Lee, for a unique cultural insight. (B)

Join a local specialist to view the White House, the striking Washington Monument, the National Mall stretching from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol This afternoon, enjoy some free time on your own in America’s capital city. (B) Day 3: Washington - Yorktown - Williamsburg

War’s most pivotal battles at Gettysburg, where General George Meade’s army defeated Robert E. Lee’s army and turned the tide of the Civil War. Just four months later, the battlefield was the backdrop for Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. A short drive takes you from war to the peace of Lancaster’s

Day 5: Williamsburg - Monticello - Charlottesville

Amish community. Spend some time among their

Visit the very spot where George Washington and

verdant fields and clapboard farmhouses before

Thomas Jefferson were inspired by Patrick Henry’s

arriving in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of

fiery “Give me liberty or give me death” speech

Independence was signed. This evening enjoy a

when you visit St. John’s Church in Richmond,

farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. (B, D)

Virginia. Discover about Jefferson’s life in Monticello,

Hotel: Sheraton Society Hill

his neoclassical Italian hill-top estate. Continue to

Day 8: Philadelphia – Washington DC departure

Travel to the home of America’s first president,

Charlottesville where you have the afternoon to

George Washington on the banks of the Potomac

explore the city. Relax this evening over dinner. (B,D)

River. Visit Yorktown Victory Centre and watch

Hotel: Omni Charlottesville

Revolutionary War history come to life. Delve further

Visit the National Constitution Centre, an interactive museum tracing the history of the US Constitution. Then explore Independence National Historic Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, site

into America’s past in Williamsburg, settled in 1638

of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

as Middle Plantation. This evening head to a local

Return to Washington’s International Airport or the

tavern for a delicious regional meal. (B, D)

Renaissance Hotel if you would like to extend your

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg

stay. Please do not schedule flights before 6pm (B)

Tour Dates

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Welcome Reception (WR) • Meals on days

2016 - Apr 23 | May 7, 14, 26 | Jun 18 | Jul 9 | Aug 20

shown (B – Breakfast, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach

Sep 8, 17, 24, 29 | Oct 1, 8

• Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • Audio headsets for guided visits and

Price Per Person All Dates

Double Single Triple £1850

£2375

£1675

included sightseeing • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles) Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

building and visit the sombre World War II memorial.

Join a local specialist at the site of one of the Civil

DELUXE TOUR

Pennsylvania Memorial Gettysburg

Capitol Building Washington DC

Discover Amish Country

Between the major attractions of New York, Washington, D.C. and Niagara Falls, this fascinating journey runs the gamut of American history and surprises with an eclectic mix of visits that are pure Americana.

Highlights

Day 4: Pittsburgh - Niagara Falls

Day 7: Lancaster - Philadelphia

• Explore the Washington with a local guide • Unforgettable meal overlooking Niagara Falls • Learn about the traditional Amish lifestyle • New York harbour cruise & tour with local expert

Start your day with a visit to the Cathedral of

Explore the back roads of Lancaster County and

Learning, a Pittsburgh landmark in the centre of the

learn about the traditional lifestyle of the Amish

University of Pittsburgh’s campus. Continue north

and Mennonites, who live much the same as when

to cross the border near Lake Erie and into Niagara

they first settled here over 200 years ago. Continue

Falls where your hotel overlooks the majestic

toward Longwood Gardens, a premier horticulture

Horseshoe Falls. As the evening approaches, ascend

showplace. Then on to Philadelphia. Choose from a

the Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls’ for dinner, served

selection of local restaurants for dinner. (B,D)

775 feet up in its famous rotating dining room,

Hotel: Marriott Philadelphia Downtown.

offering panoramic views of the falls below. (B, D)

Day 8: Philadelphia – New York City

Day 1: Arrive Washington DC Arrive into Washington and take a transfer to your hotel, said by President Truman to be Washington’s ‘Second Best Address’ after The White House. This evening join your tour director for a welcome reception with drinks and a light meal. (WR) Hotel for 2 nights: The Mayflower Renaissance Washington DC Day 2: Washington DC This morning join a local expert to view The White House, the striking Washington Monument and

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

sprawling National Mall. Reflect on the turbulent

100

times at the Lincoln Memorial and the sombre World War II memorial. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 3: Washington - Gettysburg - Pittsburgh Depart for Gettysburg and join a local expert at the site of one of the Civil War’s most pivotal battles which was also the backdrop for Abraham Lincoln’s famed Gettysburg Address. Move on to Pittsburgh,

Hotel for 2 nights: Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview

Walk in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin in

Day 5: Niagara Falls

Philadelphia. View Independence Hall, visit the

This morning, get a close up look at the thundering

Liberty Bell and enjoy some time on your own

falls during a cruise to the base of the cascades.

to explore. Then it’s on to New York City. In the

Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-

afternoon, enjoy a harbour cruise for glittering views

Lake. The region’s climate is ideal for wine-making,

of Manhattan’s skyline, Ellis Island and the towering

so stop at a local winery for a taste. (B)

Statue of Liberty. The evening is at leisure (B)

Day 6: Niagara Falls – Lancaster

Hotel for 2 nights: New York Marriott Marquis

Visit the ultra-modern Corning Museum of Glass

Day 9: New York

and learn about the art, history, culture, technology,

Tour the city’s highlights with a local expert. See

science, craft and design of glass. Watch master

the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building

artisans at work as they form delicate shapes and

and Central Park. Visit the ‘Top of the Rock ‘, the

figures and sandblast your own keepsake. Later,

70th floor of the Rockefeller Building, for sweeping

arrive in Lancaster. (B)

views of Manhattan’s skyscrapers, parks and urban

Hotel: Lancaster Arts

canyons. Tonight join your tour director for a lively celebration dinner at a local restaurant and toast to

the City of Bridges. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant

new friends and fantastic memories. (B,D)

with views of the city at night. (B,D)

Day 10: New York departure

Hotel: Omni William Penn

Bid farewell this morning and take your included transfer to the airports for your flight home. (B)

Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 9 nights accommodation • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner) • Welcome

2016 – May 14, 28 | Jun 18 | Jul 9 | Aug 13

reception (WR) • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours • Sightseeing as

Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1

described • Luxury air-conditioned, 40 seat coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival and

Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 10 • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

All Dates

£2725

Not Included: Flights to/from the USA • Gratuities for driver and tour director • Meals and attractions not shown

£3720

£2450

as included

This tour is operated by Insight Vacations. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

VALUE TOUR

Gettysburg National Military Park

Visit Historic Québec City

Lincoln Memorial Washington DC

Enjoy the New England countryside, the cities of Montréal, Québec and Toronto; see stunning Niagara Falls and where the first battle on US soil took place. Experience how the Amish live, then explore the nation’s capital and birthplace of its independence.

Highlights

Day 4: Montréal - Ottawa - Toronto

Day 7: Amish Country - Washington DC

• Enjoy a city tour of Old Québec City • Tour the Gettysburg National Military Park • Visit the Amish Farmhouse & Museum • Comprehensive city tour in Washington DC

Depart Montréal for the capital of Canada, Ottawa.

Travel through rural countryside to Pennsylvania

This vibrant city of parks and flowers boasts one

Dutch Country and visit an Amish Museum to see

of the most impressive parliament buildings in the

their 300-year-old tradition of simple living. The

world. In the afternoon, continue along the 1,000

Amish people live in a world that stopped in the

Islands Parkway to the largest English-speaking

mid-1850s. They use no electricity, mechanical

city in Canada, Toronto, located on the shore of

devices, or modern equipment. In the afternoon,

Lake Ontario. Join an optional excursion on the St.

continue to the nation’s capital, Washington DC

Lawrence River and explore the magnificent scenery

Hotel for 2 nights: Washington Hotel

on a relaxing cruise.

Day 8: Washington DC

Day 1: Boston arrival On arrival at Boston Airport make your way to your hotel. Meet your tour manager this evening. Hotel: Holiday Inn Brookline

Hotel: Bond Place

Day 2: Boston - New England – Québec city Travel through the rural New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont, passing through small picturesque villages and the White Mountains, particularly beautiful during the fall foliage. Cross into Québec province and on to Québec City.

U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of

Begin the day with a drive through Toronto’s

Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument,

impressive collection of modern skyscrapers,

Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington

including the CN Tower, the world’s tallest free-

National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial.

standing structure. Continue along Lake Ontario, to

Day 9: Washington DC – New York

Niagara Falls. Stroll along Table Rock, see the unique

Hotel: Tryp by Wyndham Hotel Pur

Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the

Day 3: Québec City – Montréal

Horseshoe Falls. Perhaps take an optional tour on the Hornblower boat ride to the base of the Falls.

Heritage Site. Highlights include the Québec

Hotel: Best Western Cairn Croft Inn

Transfer to New York via Philadelphia, the birthplace of a nation, and see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Your tour ends in midtown Manhattan at approximately 6.30pm. Why not extend your stay and see more of New York.

Day 6: Niagara Falls - Gettysburg - Amish Country

followed by a walking tour of the walled city, where you will see the Chateau de Frontenac, and unparalleled views of the Saint Lawrence River.

Through the Finger Lakes Region to Pennsylvania. Visit the Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American

Continue to Montréal and enjoy a tour of Old Montréal, the area known as the “Vieux Port,” with stops at Place Jacques Cartier and Notre Dame

soil, and the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to South Pennsylvania.

Basilica.

Hotel: Wyndham Garden York

Hotel: Quality Hotel & Suites Downtown Guaranteed Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 8 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person

2016 - Apr 3, 17 | Mat 1, 15, 29 | Jun 12, 26 | Jul 10, 24

• Travel by luxury coach • Professional tour manager

Aug 7, 21 | Sep 4, 18 | Oct 2

Not included: Flights to / from USA • Gratuities for tour manager and coach driver • Meals, sightseeing and

Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

03 Apr - 21 Aug

£1023

£1415

£921

04 Sep - 02 Oct

£1119

£1513

£1020

attractions not shown as included Extend your stay: Pre tour night at Holiday Inn Brookline Boston - £51 per person; Post tour night at New York City’s Skyline Hotel - from £102 per person (price varies by date, please call)

This tour is operated by ATI Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

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Enjoy a tour of Québec City, a UNESCO World Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle,

Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the

Day 5: Toronto - Niagara Falls

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VALUE TOUR

Washington DC Capitol Building

Manhattan’s Skyline

Philadelphia’s Independence Hall

From the excitement of New York to the quaint way of life of the Amish; the thundering majesty of Niagara falls to the birthplace of the nation, Philadelphia, and the battlefields of Gettysburg to the national capital Washington D.C.

Highlights

Day 4: Niagara Falls – Amish Country

Day 6: Washington, D.C.

• Discover New York on a city tour • Experience the power of Niagara Falls • Tour Gettysburg National Military Park • Enjoy a city tour of Washington DC

This morning you will have time to explore the

Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the

Falls. Perhaps take a ride aboard the Maid of the

U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of

Mist (optional), or stroll along Table Rock to view

Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument,

the thundering waters of the Horseshoe Falls. Join

Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington

an optional trip to Skylon Tower for lunch at its

National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial.

revolving restaurant. Skylon Tower, hovering 775 feet

Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of

Day 1: Arrive New York

above Niagara gorge, features an observation deck

the many museums comprising the Smithsonian

Arrive in New York and make your own way to your

that affords views of an 8,000 mile area, almost as

Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potomac

hotel and meet your tour manager.

far as the eye can see. Depart Niagara and travel

River.

Hotel for 2 nights: The Lexington

into Pennsylvania Dutch country, also known as

Day 7: Washington, D.C. - Philadelphia

Amish Country, for your overnight stay.

Day 2: New York sightseeing

Hotel: Genetti Hotel & Suites

This morning enjoy a city tour of New York which

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the “City of Brotherly Love” and the birthplace of

includes some of the most famous sights of

Day 5: Amish Country - Gettysburg - Washington

America, where the Declaration of Independence

Manhattan. Catch glimpses of the famous skyline as

This morning travel through the Appalachian

was adopted on July 4, 1776. Here you will see

you absorb the bustle and energy of the Big Apple.

Mountains along the picturesque Susquehanna

Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell on a

The rest of today is at leisure. Your tour manager will

River, the longest river on the American East Coast.

comprehensive city tour.

assist you in making plans.

Visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National

Hotel: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought

Day 8: Philadelphia - New York

Day 3: New York – Niagara Falls

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This morning continue your journey to Philadelphia,

on American soil, and the place where President

Today, drive across New York State through the

Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. From here,

Finger Lakes Country and towards the Canadian

you will journey to Washington, D.C.

border, arriving at one of the world’s natural

Hotel for 2 nights: Doubletree Washington Silver

wonders, breathtaking Niagara Falls. Indulge in a spot of wine-tasting at Watkins Glen, on the shores

Spring

Return to New York this morning, with stops at Newark Airport at approximately 10.30am; JFK Airport at approximately 11.30am - noon and downtown Manhattan at approximately 1.30pm. Why not extend your stay and see more of New York.

of Lake Seneca, named for the Seneca Indian Nation. Spend the evening at the romantic Niagara Falls. Hotel: Best Western Cairn Croft

Guaranteed Tour Dates:

Prices include: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person

2016 - Apr 2, 16, 30 | May 14 | Jun 4, 25 | Jul 9, 23

• Travel by luxury coach • Professional tour manager

Aug 13 | Sep 3, 17 | Oct 1

Not included: Flights to / from USA • Gratuities for tour manager and coach driver • Meals, sightseeing and

Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

02 Apr - 25 Jun

£1023

£1532

£881

09 Jul - 13 Aug

£864

£1292

£754

03 Sep - 01 Oct

£1023

£1532

£881

attractions not shown as included Pre & post tour nights at The Lexington New York from £108 per person (price varies by date, please call)

This tour is operated by ATI Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

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Providence, Rhode Island

New York’s famous yellow cabs

Cross the border to Toronto in Canada

Discover great cities including The Big Apple, the birthplace of American Independence and Canada’s French speaking Montréal. Experience majestic Niagara Falls, rural Amish country, scenic New England roads, amazing coastlines and fascinating history.

Highlights

Day 5: Niagara Falls - Niagara on the Lake – Toronto

Day 9: Boston

• Visit an Amish Farm for a guided tour • Maid of the Mist cruise at Niagara Falls • Discover Canada’s cities of Toronto & Montréal • Explore New England’s coast and Boston

Make a stop at Niagara on the Lake, a charming

Enjoy a morning tour of Boston including its oldest

village of the 17th century, then continue to Toronto.

park, the Boston Common. Take a walking tour along

Take an afternoon city tour including Saint Michael’s

the Freedom Trail to discover sixteen historic sites,

Cathedral, City Hall and the financial district.

many going back to the colonial and Revolutionary

Hotel: Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites

War eras, including Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts

Day 6: Toronto – Montréal

State House and the King’s Chapel. Your afternoon

Day 1: Arrive New York Transfer independently to your hotel to meet your tour director. Hotel: Wyndham New Yorker Day 2: New York - Philadelphia – Washington Leave for Philadelphia and visit the Hall of Independence and see the Liberty Bell. Early afternoon leave for Lancaster and visit an Amish farm to learn about their lifestyle and history. Continue to Washington for your overnight stay. Hotel: Holiday Inn Washington Georgetown Day 3: Washington – Williamsport Take a morning tour to see Washington DC’s best Supreme Court and the Capitol. This afternoon drive across the state of Pennsylvania to Willamsport. Hotel: Hampton Inn Williamsport Day 4: Williamsport - Niagara Falls Drive through the Finger Lakes region, home to almost 100 wineries. Continue to Niagara Falls and enjoy a tour then take a boat trip aboard the Maid of the Mist. The remainder of the day is free.

Day 10: Boston - Cape Cod – Providence

to Montréal and enjoy a guided tour of the second

Drive to Plymouth then continue along the Atlantic

largest French speaking city in the world. Take in

Coast towards Cape Cod. Stop at Hyannis Port, a

the views from Mont Royal over the Saint Joseph

charming destination for vacationers. Explore Cape

Oratory, Notre Dame Basilica and the Olympic Park.

Cod then continue to Providence.

Hotel: Les Suites Labelle

Hotel: Campton Inn Coventry

Day 7: Montréal - Portland, Maine

Day 11: Providence - New York

Leave Montréal and travel along the White

Drive to New York. Tour Brooklyn and see its 19th

Mountains Trail National Scenic Byway to discover

century brownstones, Prospect Park and Park

spectacular scenery, covered bridges, historic sites

Slope. After lunch enjoy a guided tour of Manhattan

and picturesque towns. The Kancamagus Highway

including Times Square, 5th Avenue, Grand Central

offers splendid vistas and vivid colours. Continue to

Station, Wall Street and the Financial District,

Cape Elizabeth and Portland for your overnight stay.

Greenwich Village, SoHo and Chinatown.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Merry Manor

Hotel for 2 nights: Wyndham New Yorker

Day 8: Portland – Boston

Day 12: New York

Leave Portland and drive through a beautiful

Today is free. There’s time for shopping or perhaps

landscape with many lighthouses along the coast.

visit the Statue of Liberty or Empire State Building.

Continue to Salem known for the infamous witch

Day 13: New York departure

trials of 1692. Arrive into Boston this evening. Hotel for 2 nights: Doubletree Hotel Boston Westborough

Hotel: Americana Conference Resort & Spa Guaranteed Tour Dates:

This morning is at leisure for last minute shopping or sightseeing before you make your own way to the airport.

Price Includes: 12 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Travel by modern coach (19 or more

2016 - Jun 2 | Aug 4 | Sep 8, 22 Price Per Person

and evening are free.

Thousand Islands and take a short cruise. Continue

passengers) or mini bus (18 or fewer passengers) • Professional guide & driver (19+ passengers) or driver-guide

Double Single Triple

All Dates

£1949

Meal Supplements

£3011

£1737

(18 or fewer passengers) Not included: Flights to / from USA • Gratuities for guide and coach driver ($3-4 per day recommended) • Meals, optional sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Airport transfers • Baggage handlng

Breakfast daily: £104 per person 10 Dinners: £433 per person This tour is operated by Go West Travel Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

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known public buildings such as the White House, the

Leave Toronto and drive along Lake Ontario to the

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Visit Amish Country

Visit Philadelphia’s Independence Hall

Niagara Falls

This enlightening tour captures the spirit of America as it visits the major founding cities so pivotal to its past and present history; and melts English and French cultures as it journeys through the picturesque and historic cities of eastern Canada. Marvel at the monuments in Washington DC and Philadelphia; learn about the life of early settlers in the Amish country and soak up the atmosphere in Boston. You’ll be awestruck by the sheer power of the mighty Niagara Falls and the beauty of Québec City, the only walled city in North America, whilst Montréal is a melting pot of French culture and captivates everyone who visits.

Highlights • Leisurely pace with several 2 nights stays • Many sightseeing tours with local specialists • Explore both the USA & Canada’s capitals • Discover the rural lifestyle of the Mennonites and Amish people

• Take a cruise on the Maid of the Mist • Visit a Niagara Winery for a tour and tasting • Québec, one of North America’s oldest cities • See Ocean Drive’s mansions in Newport

Day 3: Washington DC

Day 6: Niagara Falls

Immerse yourself in the proud heritage of a nation

After soaking up the panoramic views and

today as you view the White House, the U.S. Capitol

thunderous roar of the falls, set out on an

Building, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II and

exhilarating boat ride to the base of spectacular

Vietnam War memorials with a local specialist. Enjoy

Horseshoe Falls. Enjoy some free time to explore

the remainder of the day on your own. Perhaps visit

on your own before travelling on to the picturesque

one of the Smithsonian’s museums or galleries or

community of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This evening,

take a stroll around Dupont Circle. (B)

visit a family-owned winery for an exclusive tour and

Day 4: Washington DC – Lancaster County

tasting of their award-winning wines, including ice

Roll back in time to explore the rural back roads of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County with a local

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specialist. Learn about the traditional agricultural

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wine, a speciality to the region and a drink that can only be produced in a few other areas of the world. Later, relax at a special dinner with captivating views

Day 1: Arrive New York City

lifestyle of the Amish and the Mennonites, who live

of the vineyard. (B, D)

Welcome to New York City. Check into your hotel

much the same as they did when they first settled

Day 7: Niagara Falls – Toronto

and head out on your own for an afternoon of

here over 200 years ago. Arrive at your hotel, a

Arrive on the shores of Lake Ontario and

discovering the city. Grab a slice of pizza or a hot

historic preservation in the heart of Amish Country.

cosmopolitan Toronto today and set out for an

dog from a street vendor, browse the high-end

Tonight, after a hearty dinner, enjoy a cultural insight

orientation tour of the city. There is time to explore

shops or just relax at your hotel. Meet your travel

as you practice preparing whoopie pies for your

on your own this afternoon or perhaps join an

director and fellow travellers this evening for a

dessert. (B, D)

optional tour of the CN Tower. (B)

welcome reception. (WR)

Hotel: The Inn at Leola Village

Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto

Hotel: New York Marriott East Side

Day 5: Lancaster County – Niagara Falls

Day 8: Toronto – Ottawa

Day 2: New York – Philadelphia – Washington DC

Depart Lancaster County and journey across

Travel to Ottawa, Canada’s stately capital. Enjoy

Explore the Big Apple on an orientation tour of

Pennsylvania into the eastern corner of New York.

an introductory tour of the city, including the

the city. View the towering Empire State Building,

Arrive in Canada at the majestic Niagara Falls. (B)

elegant buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the

pulsating Times Square and grand Central Park.

Hotel for 2 nights: Hilton Hotel & Suites Niagara Falls

residence of the Governor General of Canada and

Travel on to the City of Brotherly Love and visit the

Fallsview

the beautiful downtown galleries and museums. (B)

Liberty Bell Centre. View Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, before travelling on to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. This evening enjoy a dinner in the capital city. (B, D) Hotel for 2 nights: Capital Hilton

Hotel: Novotel Ottawa

Historic Québec City

Explore French Montréal

Boston Common

Day 9: Ottawa – Québec City

Day 12: Montréal – Boston

Day 13: Boston

Bid adieu to Ottawa this morning. Set off for

Leave the second largest city in Canada and

Discover Boston’s rich history, from the Old North

Québec City and Old Québec, a UNESCO World

cross back into the United States. Traverse New

Church to Boston Harbor—site of the famous Tea

Heritage Site and home to the only walled city north

Hampshire on your way to Franconia Notch in the

Party—and along the Freedom Trail with a tour of

of Mexico in the western hemisphere. You’ll feel as if

heart of the White Mountains. As you make your

the city. This afternoon, continue your exploration

you’ve just set foot into Old Europe with its classic

way through forests of sugar maple and white birch,

as you please—visit the bar that inspired the TV

bistros, sidewalk cafés and cobblestone streets.

watch for the black bear, moose and deer that call

show Cheers or explore the lovely Public Gardens.

Tonight, enjoy a delectable regional meal at a local

this area home. Arrive in Boston and enjoy your

This evening, toast your holiday and your newfound

restaurant. (B, D)

evening on your own. Your hotel, The Omni Parker

friends at a Farewell Dinner. (B, D)

Hotel for 2 nights: Hilton Québec City

House, is a Boston icon. The hotel’s legendary ‘Saturday Club’ was frequented by some of the

Day 14: Boston – Newport – New York City

Day 10: Québec City Explore Québec City’s winding streets and historic sites with your local specialist. Learn about the city’s French and English military past at the fortified

brightest minds from the Golden Age of Literature, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne and Longfellow. Generations of local and national politicians including Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin D. Roosevelt,

Citadel and the Plains of Abraham, the site of a

John F. Kennedy, and William Jefferson Clinton,

major colonial battle. This afternoon, you might choose to visit a gallery, take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or simply relax at a café. Perhaps this evening partake in an optional dinner at a winery nestled along the picturesque Saint

assembled for private meetings, press conferences, and power breakfasts here. Boston Is small and charming and easily explored on foot. Don’t miss the Common, Beacon Hill and Quincy market, the shopping and galleries of Newbury Street or the

Lawrence River. (B)

chance to hop on the subway to nearby Cambridge,

Day 11: Québec City – Montréal Arrive in Montréal where a local specialist introduces you to the pleasures of the city, including the

departure Once the summer home of the Vanderbilts, Astors and Carnegies, the “captains of industry,” the seaside town of Newport now offers history aficionados a wealth of stunning architectural landmarks. See the rows of mansions along Ocean Drive before returning to New York. A transfer is provided to New York JFK International Airport and to the New York Marriott East Side hotel for those extending their stay. Please do not schedule any flights before 7pm. (B)

home to the famous Harvard University. (B) Hotel for 2 nights: Omni Parker House

spectacular Notre-Dame Basilica, the colourful port city. (B) Hotel: Le Centre Sheraton Montréal

Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 13 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Welcome Reception (WR) • Meals on days

Apr 29 | May 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

shown (B – Breakfast, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach

Jun 2, 3, 10, 16, 17, 24 | Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • Audio headsets for guided visits and

Aug 5, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 | Sep 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23,

included sightseeing • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

29, 30 | Oct 1, 6, 7

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as

Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

29 Apr - 10 Jun

£2995

£4345

16 Jun - 29 Jul; 12 - 19 Aug £3050

£4400

£2725

05 Aug; 25 Aug - 07 Oct

£4525

£2850

£3175

included

£2670

This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

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area and Place Jacques-Cartier, epicentre of the old

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Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

New Hampshire Fall Scenery

Step back in time at Plimouth Plantation

Discover the historic city of Boston combined with the scenic beauty and fall foliage colours of the White and Green Mountains and the seaside elegance of Newport and Cape Cod.

Highlights

Day 4: Portland - White Mountains, New Hampshire

Day 7: Newport, Rhode Island & Cape Cod

• Historic Boston, walk the Freedom Trail • Kancamagus Highway, famed for fall foliage • Woodstock, quaint New England at its best • Cape Cod, holiday haunt of the Presidents

Begin with a stop at Portland Head Lighthouse, a

Today you travel to Newport, Rhode Island, the

lovely example of a respected architectural form.

sailing capital of New England. Here, at the turn of

Next, head inland into New Hampshire’s White

the last century, America’s most wealthy families

Mountains. Travel along the scenic Kancamagus

lived in such opulence that they referred to their

Highway, an old Indian Trail which cuts through the

palatial seasonal homes as “cottages.” You will tour

National Forest. Enjoy an included aerial tram ride

one of these “summer cottages”. Then it is on to

to the summit of Cannon Mountain which gives

Cape Cod. (B)

splendid views of the area (weather permitting). (B)

Hotel for 2 nights: Doubletree Hyannis

Hotel: North Conway Grand

Day 8: Cape Cod

Day 5: White Mountains - Green Mountains,

Choose either an unescorted round trip ferry ride

Vermont

to the island of Martha’s Vineyard, New England’s

More than 1,300 lakes adorn New Hampshire’s

largest and most famous island with an included

Lakes and today you will pass two of these lakes,

sightseeing tour or a tour of Cape Cod with a whale

Winnipesaukee and Squam. Your journey continues

watch cruise (weather permitting). (B)

to Vermont ‘s Green Mountains. A photo stop will

Day 9: Cape Cod to Boston

Day 1: Boston A transfer by shuttle from the airport to your hotel is included. Your tour director will be at the hotel this evening to meet and assist with any questions. Hotel for 2 nights: Hilton Boston Back Bay. Day 2: Boston During this morning’s tour, experience the contrast between the past and present, viewing sites ranging from the Old North Church to the modern John Hancock Tower. This afternoon you are free to

capture breathtaking views of Quechee Gorge.

explore the city on your own. (B)

Continue to Woodstock for free time in this quaint

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Vermont town, complete with a wooden covered

This morning, travel along the North Shore of

bridge. (B)

Massachusetts and the southern coast of Maine.

Hotel: Holiday Inn, Rutland

Travel through the town of Salem, noted for its 17th century witchcraft trials. Further up the coast is the charming fishing port of Gloucester and the artist colonies of Rockport, Massachusetts and Kennebunkport, Maine, which bustle in the summer and provide the quiet inspiration of the sea all year long. (B)

Cape’s oldest town, and visit Plimoth Plantation to witness life as it was in 1627. Then, return to Boston where your tour ends at the airport around 4pm. (B)

Day 6: Green Mountains - Connecticut River Valley, Massachusetts Head south through the pastoral beauty of Vermont. Stop in Manchester Village, where designer outlets frame the village green and high street. Continuing south you enter the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts for a visit to Hancock Shaker Village. (B)

Hotel: Holiday Inn by the Bay

Hotel: Sturbridge Host, Connecticut River Valley.

(except Sep 15 & 22 departures: Fireside Inn) Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 8 nights accommodation • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast) • Sightseeing as described

2016 - Sep 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 | Oct 1, 6 Price Per Person

Enroute to Boston you will tour Sandwich, the

• Baggage handling (1 bag per person) at hotels • Services of a professional tour manager • Arrival airport transfer

Double Single Triple

15 Sep

£1380

£2071

£1255

17 Sep

£1420

£2241

£1287

22 - 24 Sep

£1374

£1960

£1312

29 Sep - 06 Oct

£1459

£2219

£1318

Not included: Flights to / from USA • Sightseeing and meals not shown as included • Gratuities for tour manager & driver

This tour is operated by Creative Travel Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

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Cobbled Street in Boston

Bar Harbor, Maine

Vermont Fall Scenery

The sights of the East Coast are set to its dazzling fall foliage on this trip around New England, featuring classics from Acadia National Park to North Conway and Woodstock.

Highlights

Day 3: Williamstown – Ludlow

Day 6: North Conway - Bar Harbor

• Travel along the Mowhawk Trail

Head for Vermont, driving through small towns

Head into the pine forests of Maine’s interior. The

and villages en route to the historic woollen mill in

mountains and forests give way to the coast and

Quechee that now houses a glassblowing workshop.

the Atlantic swells at Bar Harbor. This evening enjoy

Enjoy a local lunch served on beautiful stem and

a traditional lobster dinner and learn about lobster

flatware before delving into the art and science

fishing from a local fisherman. (B, D)

of glassblowing. After a stop in the quaint and

Hotel for 2 nights: Bar Harbor Regency

picturesque town of Woodstock, continue to your

Day 7: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

• Visit Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory • Amazing fall foliage along “The Kanc” highway • Traditional Lobster dinner in Bar Harbor

Day 1: Arrive Boston Welcome to Boston. Check into your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure exploring Boston. Gather at the hotel this evening with your travel director and fellow travellers for a welcome reception. (WR) Hotel: Aloft Boston Seaport Day 2: Boston - Williamstown Begin the day with a city tour of Boston’s historic sites including several along the famous Freedom

hotel located at a mountain resort in Ludlow. (B,L,D) Hotel: Jackson Gore Inn

to discover the natural riches of the park. Marvel at

Continue into the forests of Vermont as you travel to

granite cliffs, windswept beaches, graceful stone

Stowe, home of the famous Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

bridges and ancient maples with leaves glowing red,

Factory; savour some of their famous flavours.

orange and mustard yellow in the autumn air. Enjoy

Enter New Hampshire to see the White Mountains

the afternoon at leisure in Bar Harbor. (B)

and Bretton Woods. Glimpse at Mount Washington,

Day 8: Bar Harbor – Maine Coast – Portsmouth

Conway on the edge of White Mountain National Forest. After dinner learn about the local flora and

of the American Revolution were fought. This

fauna during a talk by a local specialist. (B, D)

afternoon travel along the Mohawk Trail, an early Native American and colonial trade route, and the first designated scenic drive in New England. Enjoy the stunning vistas then arrive in the university town of Williamstown in the western Massachusetts mountains known as the Berkshires. (B)

Hotel for 2 nights: Red Jacket Mountain View Resort

coast as you head down the coastal Highway 1 past lighthouses and fisheries. Arrive in Portsmouth at the mouth of the Piscataqua River dividing New Hampshire and Maine. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a

Day 5: North Conway & Kancamagus

local restaurant with your fellow travellers. (B,D)

Spend the morning along the most famous and

Hotel: Sheraton Portsmouth

picturesque foliage destination in New England:

Day 9: Portsmouth – Rockport – Boston departure

the Kancamagus Highway. Affectionately called “The Kanc” with its scenic vistas and prime foliage

Hotel: Williams Inn

Journey past the beaches and cliffs of Maine’s

viewing, your morning is dedicated to finding the best spots for viewing the vibrant fall colours. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps enjoy a stroll through town or take in the natural beauty of the area. (B)

Pass through Cape Ann and the seaside village of Rockport enroute back to Boston. Transfer to the airport or to a hotel in Boston if you’d like to extend your stay. Please do not schedule any onward flights before 3pm. (B)

Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 8 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Welcome Reception (WR) • Meals on days

2016 - Sep 17, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

shown (B – Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned

Oct 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • Audio headsets for guided visits

Price Per Person All Dates

Double Single Triple £2125

£2820

£1930

and included sightseeing • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles) Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

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Lexington and Concord, where the first battles

admire the views from its peak before descending

Day 4: Ludlow – White Mountains – North Conway

the tallest peak in the northeast. Descend to North

Trail. Start your journey into history with stops at

Visit Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park and

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Mount Washington

Stowe Church

Lobster boats in Rockport

Embark on the quintessential autumn holiday in this truly picturesque corner of North America, brimming with Americana and alive with the spectacular array of colours provided by New England’s legendary fall foliage.

Highlights

It was the breathtaking alpine setting that attracted

Day 6: White Mountains

• Guided walk along Boston’s Freedom Trail • 2 nights at Stowe’s iconic “Trapp Family Lodge” • Visit a Vermont maple sugarworks • The Autumn colours of the White Mountains

the Von Trapp family, of ‘The Sound of Music’ fame,

This morning, enjoy an interpretive presentation by a

when they arrived from Austria in the late 1940s

naturalist on the North Woods’ wildlife and ecology.

and built their wonderful hideaway. Tonight’s dinner

Then, more spectacular fall foliage awaits as you

offers three courses perfectly paired with a lager

journey through Crawford Notch. Stop for pictures

tasting from the resort’s on-site microbrewery. (B,D)

at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods,

Hotel for 2 nights: Trapp Family Lodge Stowe

offering stunning views of Mount Washington, the

Day 1: Arrive Boston

Day 4: Vermont

tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 feet. Return to

Welcome to Boston. On arrival at the airport be

Today, enjoy beautiful scenery ablaze with fall

your hotel where your evening is at leisure. (B)

transferred to your downtown hotel. This evening

colours and views of Vermont’s tallest peak, Mount

Day 7: North Conway - Portland

join your tour director for a welcome reception and

Mansfield. Visit Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill and

Leave New Hampshire’s glorious fall foliage and

enjoy some drinks and a light meal. (WR)

taste fresh cider in the making, then sample flavours

enter the deep green pine forests of western Maine.

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Boston.

of a different kind on a guided tour of Ben and

At Kennebunkport, travel along Ocean Drive with

Day 2: Boston - Williamstown.

Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory. Return to the charming

stunning views of the Maine coastline and the homes

town of Stowe where the rest of the day is free to

of Kennebunkport’s rich and famous, including the

wander the quaint streets, hike in the woods, or

summer retreat of former President George H.W.

the Freedom Trail. Enjoy the colourful scenery as

enjoy the lodge’s amenities. (B)

Bush. Browse the many galleries and shops, or walk

you travel west to Stockbridge. Visit the Norman

Day 5: Stowe - North Conway

along the waterfront before continuing to charming

Rockwell Museum, the largest collection of his art.

Near Montpelier, visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks

Next, travel through the stunning rolling hills of the

and taste a Vermont tradition: ‘sugar on snow’ -

Berkshires to your hotel in Williamstown. (B,D)

maple syrup served with a doughnut and pickle.

Hotel: Westin Portland.

Hotel: The Orchards Hotel.

Then head for New Hampshire’s White Mountains

Day 8: Portland - Boston departure

Day 3: Williamstown – Stowe

and enter Franconia Notch. Get your cameras ready

Travel south to the charming seaside village of

for a ride on the aerial tramway a offering superb

Rockport on Cape Ann. Stroll down flower-filled

panoramic views. The journey through the crimson

lanes lined with wooden fishing shacks, whimsical

and orange hues of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway

stores and art galleries before heading back to

to North Conway. (B,D)

Boston. You will be dropped off at either Boston

Hotel for 2 nights: White Mountain Hotel and Resort

Airport or the Boston tour hotel if you wish to

Discover some of Boston’s most famous sights

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

as your tour director takes you along a section of

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Leave Massachusetts to journey through the legendary fall foliage of Vermont. Make a photo stop at Quechee Gorge, visit the Rockefellers’ renowned Billings Farm and Museum. Next is the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its picturesque

and historic Portland. In the evening, enjoy a celebration dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

extend your stay. Please do not schedule flights

covered bridge. There is time to stroll the quaint

before 5.00pm. (B)

streets before heading to Stowe, Vermont. Tour Dates:

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, D-Dinner) • Welcome reception

2016 - Sep 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30

(WR) • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours • Sightseeing as described

Oct 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15

• Luxury air-conditioned, 40 seat coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival transfers on Day 1

Price Per Person

Double Single Triple

• Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles)

All Dates

£2225

Not Included: Flights to/from the USA • Gratuities for driver and tour director • Meals and attractions not shown

£3020

£1975

as included

This tour is operated by Insight Vacations. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

DELUXE TOUR

Oak Bluffs Martha’s Vineyard

Houses in Nantucket

Chatham Lighthouse Cape Cod

Step back in time on this memorable New England vacation, exploring centuries of history on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and in Newport. Relive 17th-century life at Plimoth Plantation and visit the largest whaling museum in America.

Highlights

Day 4: Martha’s Vineyard – Chatham, Cape Cod

Day 6: Cape Cod – Newport

• Visit the Plimouth Plantation living museum

Explore a different New England vacation island

Leave the Cape and head west to New Bedford

today when you take a flight from Martha’s

where you’ll visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum,

Vineyard to Nantucket Island. Admire the Colonial

the nation’s largest museum devoted to the history

architecture, winding cobbled streets, and

of whaling. Continue on to Newport, former home of

historic taverns in the quaint harbourside town of

the America’s Cup, and one of the great playgrounds

Nantucket, a National Historic Landmark District.

of the rich in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Drive

See the coastal heathlands and long barrier

past some of the ostentatious mansions that served

beaches; approximately 40 per cent of Nantucket

as summer “cottages” for affluent socialites during

is preserved as conservation land. Hop a fast ferry

the Gilded Age and explore the celebrated Ten-Mile

to Hyannis, then travel to seaside Chatham; enjoy

Drive. (B, L)

a traditional lobster and clambake dinner tonight.

Hotel for 2 nights: Newport Marriott

Travel to Plymouth and step back in time at Plimoth

(B, D)

Plantation where costumed role players bring the

Hotel for 2 nights: Chatham Wayside Inn

Day 7: Newport

• Fly from Martha’s Vineyard to Nantuket Island • Whale watching cruise from Provincetown • Visit Vanderbilt’s summer mansion The Breakers Day 1: Boston Take an included transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner tonight. (D) Hotel: The Lenox Day 2: Boston – Martha’s Vineyard

history of one of the earliest English settlements

See the opulence of the 19th century’s Gilded Age first hand on a guided tour through “The Breakers,”

Journey up along the outer Atlantic side of the

a 70-room Italian Renaissance mansion inspired

Cape to visit Cape Cod National Seashore and on

by the 16th-century palaces of Genoa and Turin.

to Provincetown on the tip of the Cape; once a

This palatial “summer cottage” built by Cornelius

key whaling town, it has become world-renowned

Vanderbilt is now a National Historic Landmark.

over the last century as an arts colony and a major

Late afternoon enjoy a delightful cruise through

Explore the Vineyard today. Start your sightseeing

summer resort. “P-Town” is set near the summering

Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, culminating

by admiring the historic stately homes in Oak Bluffs

grounds for a number of whale species; weather

in an exclusive farewell cocktail reception and dinner

and Vineyard Haven. Take in the salt marshes, long

permitting, take a guided whale-watching cruise.

overlooking Newport Harbour. (B, D)

beaches, and picturesque yacht harbours, and the

(B, D)

Day 8: Newport – Boston Departure

in North America to life. After some free time in Falmouth, a ferry ride takes you to the island of Martha’s Vineyard. (B, D) Hotel for 2 nights: Harbor View Hotel Day 3: Martha’s Vineyard

towns of West Tisbury and Aquinnah. The afternoon

Drive back to Boston after a leisurely breakfast this

and evening are free. (B)

morning. Your memorable New England tour ends at Boston Airport at around 12:30 or The Lenox Hotel at 1:30pm. (B)

Tour Departs: 2016 – Jun 4, 18^, 25 | Jul 9, 16, 30

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals on days shown (B- Breakfast,

Aug 6^, 20, 27* | Sep 3, 10^, 17, 24^ | Oct 1, 8, 13*

L- Lunch, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach

Price Per Person:

Double Single Triple**

• Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure

4 Jun; 8 - 13 Oct

£2090

£2660

£1965

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as

All other departures

£2290

£2912

£2141

included

*Special solo traveller savings available, call for details ^Small group departures (average 24 guests) **Triple rate based on double room with rollaway bed This tour is operated by Tauck World Discovery. Please see pages 81 and 111 Section 10 for more information on escorted tours.

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

Day 5: Cape Cod

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1. Airline additional information to that shown on pages 11-13

2. Alamo Car Rental additional information to that shown on pages 14-15

All flights are non-smoking

Changes - Legislation or regulations or the cost of fuel may affect Alamo’s pricing or procedures. On all inclusive products, Alamo reserves the right, without notice, to (i) charge customers, at the time of rental or thereafter, for the amount of any additional or increased surcharges, fees, taxes or increased fuel costs incurred subsequent to entering into this Agreement, or (ii) increase Client’s tax, surcharge or fuel inclusive rates by an amount equivalent to the additional or increased tax, surcharge, or fuel cost subsequent to entering into this Agreement.

Seat Reservations: British Airways - If you wish to reserve your seat numbers prior to check in, you can do so directly with British Airways, however fees do apply. Seat requests can be made from the time we issue your ticket until online check in opens (24 hours before travel), subject to availability. Fees vary depending on class of travel, but range from £20 to £60 per person per flight. Seat reservations: United & Virgin Advance seat requests can be made, charges may apply. Arrival in USA - Customs & immigration formalities are carried out at your first entry point into the USA. Therefore if the journey to your final destination involves a change of aircraft in the USA, you will be required to re-claim your baggage to complete the formalities. Schedule Changes - Flight schedules are arranged many months in advance, and although rare, some flight rescheduling does occur. In most instances, the changes are kept to a minimum and we will do our best to inform you as soon as possible. Your return flight should be reconfirmed with your airline 72 hours before departure. Please note that schedule changes are made by the airline, not by 1st Class Holidays. Unfortunately, we cannot accept liability for any extra charges incurred as a result of a rescheduled flight. Taxes - Taxes and service charges including airport improvement fees in effect at the time of printing are included in the prices shown. Meal Requests - Most international flights include a meal service; however flights within the USA may not include meals. Your airline will often provide any special meals that you may require (vegetarian, diabetic etc.). Please discuss any special meals with your reservations consultant at the time of booking. Children’s Discounts: BA, United & Virgin Atlantic Children 2-11 years pay 75% of the adult fare. Infants under 2 and not occupying a seat pay 10% of the adult fare if the return date is prior to their 2nd birthday. Flight tickets - Where possible, we will issue e-tickets for your flights, which are electronic paperless tickets, meaning no worries about losing part of your travel documents. An itinerary will be issued with your documents showing all your flight arrangements that you can present at check in.

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Checking in - You must check in for your international flights approximately 3 hours prior to departure time on your ticket or e-ticket. Please note that due to increased security measures, some airlines may request personal information on check in such as home address or address for your initial stay.

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Special Requests - Unfortunately, we have no control over the allocation of seats on a flight and cannot guarantee that you will be sitting with your travelling companion. If you require special seating for medical reasons, please let us know. Some airlines allow you to pre-book your seats for a small charge, please call us for more information. Airlines & Aircraft - Airlines reserve the right to substitute carriers, aircraft types, configuration and classes on their flights. A schedule change may range from five minutes to a day or more. If a schedule change does occur, and we are told about it before departure, we will offer a revised itinerary and holiday cost to reflect that change. Please note that the holiday price could be higher or lower, depending on the flight affected. Notwithstanding the above, the provisions of section 10 of our Booking Terms & Conditions apply. Some airlines may still consider an intermediary touchdown on a flight as a ‘direct’ flight. Alcohol Policy - All airlines operate a zero tolerance policy for excess consumption of alcohol on board their flights. Some airlines may or may not serve alcohol on their flights, and some will charge for alcoholic and soft drinks. If these policies are of importance to you, please check with us. Delays - Liability for flight delays are as per the airline’s own conditions of carriage. Please see our terms and conditions or call for more information.

Validity - Prices in this brochure are not available to USA, Canadian, Latin American, Asian and Japanese citizens, even if living in the UK. Fuel Policy - All vehicles are provided with a full tank of fuel. The cost of the fuel is included in our Gold Rental rates. On our Standard rental rates you may either return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, or pre-pay for a full tank at the time of rental. Fuel is not included in rates for cars collected at any Manhattan location. Collision Damage Waiver - All our rates include Collision Damage Waiver. This removes the renter’s financial responsibility for loss or damage to the rental vehicle due to collision, theft or vandalism. Additional Liability Protection - All rates include the renter and authorised drivers up to an aggregate of US$1,000,000 for claims that may be made by others against the renter and authorised drivers for bodily injury/death and or property damage arising out of the use or operation of the rental vehicle. Rates do not include Uninsured Motorist Protection which is only available locally (certain locations excluded). Roadside Plus (RSP) - RSP is available in all USA locations. RSP is void and of no effect if, at the time of the incident necessitating roadside assistance, the renter (or an Authorised Driver) were in violation of the rental agreement, including, without limitation, the Prohibited Uses and Violations as detailed in your rental agreement. In such cases, roadside assistance will be available, but standard charges may apply. RSP includes the following: Key replacement, Tyre assistance, Tyre replacement, Towing, Jump Start, Lockout service, Fuel delivery (Up to three gallons). Full details available on request. Driving Restrictions - Vehicles can be driven in any state in the United States. Vehicles may not be driven into Mexico. Vehicles rented in Alaska must be returned in Alaska. Vehicles can be driven into Canada but must be returned to the United States unless a pre arranged drop off at one of the approved locations has been made. Driving on unpaved roads voids your Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) coverage. Parking/Traffic Violations - You are responsible for reporting and paying all parking/traffic/toll violations when returning your vehicle. Your credit card will be charged for any charges/fines/penalties incurred in addition to an administrative fee, if you do not report a parking/traffic/toll violation when returning your vehicle. Tolls - You are responsible for paying all road tolls. You may be offered a device that allows you to charge these to your credit card. The cost is payable locally and is subject to taxes, and there may be an additional fee on the tolls. Refunds - We regret that we cannot provide any refund for any unused rental days shown on a voucher. Rental Age - The minimum age for renting a vehicle is 21 years; an underage fee will apply for renters and additional drivers aged 24 and under. Certain locations may restrict specialty car types for underage renters. In the states of New York and Michigan the minimum age is 18 years (Underage drivers renting in New York are restricted to economy through to intermediate vehicles only) and for renters and authorised drivers under the age of 24 in these states, an insurance recovery fee up to $66 per day applies in lieu of an Underage Driver Fee.

Your Rental Agreement - Whilst we will confirm the reservation of your request, you will be required to sign a rental agreement before driving the vehicle in America. At this point your contract will be between yourself & the car rental company. Please check all charges listed on your rental agreement prior to authorising your credit card payment. Any queries should be brought to the attention of the car hire representative before leaving the rental station. We cannot be held responsible for any charges added to your rental agreement that were not disputed/checked at the time of the rental One Way Fees - Fees are based on mileage between pick up & drop off location (US$) 0 - 200 miles $99 plus taxes 201 - 500 miles $150 plus taxes 501 - 1000 miles $300 plus taxes 1001+ miles $500 plus taxes Taxes, Surcharges & Fees - All rentals are subject to state and provicial taxes. These are included in our rental prices for prepaid items and include taxes & charges in effect at the time of printing. Taxes are payable locally for all items charged for at the time of rental, e.g. child seats, one way fees, fuel fee etc. 3. Cruise America Motorhomes additional information to that shown on page 17 Driving Requirements - The minimum age is 21 years. There is no charge for ‘extra drivers’ but all must possess a full and valid UK License and passport and all must be present at pick up to sign the rental contract. A valid credit card is also required. Arrival Day - Motorhome companies insist that you spend your first night in North America in a hotel (to avoid collecting & driving vehicles with Jetlag). Collecting & Returning Your Vehicle - Vehicles can be collected between 1pm & 4pm and must be returned between 9am & 11am Monday to Saturday. Offices are closed on Sundays and public holidays. If you wish to collect your vehicle earlier or return it later, Cruise America offer an “Early Bird” option. This allows you to collect from 9am on day 1 & return it by 3pm on your final day. The price includes transfers to the motorhome depot on day 1 and the cost of a transfer from the depot to selected hotels or airport on the final day will be credited to your rental account. Early Bird cost is per motorhome for your entire party: £350. Not available on Sundays. Security Deposit - You will be asked to leave a $500 security deposit at pick up (payable by credit card.) On returning the vehicle any extra charges incurred will be balanced against the deposit and a refund (if applicable) will be issued. The credit card MUST be in the name of the lead driver. Debit cards are not accepted. Restricted Areas - Travel on non-public, unpaved or gravel/logging roads are not permitted at any time. Travel restrictions apply to Alaska, Death Valley & Desert areas, Mexico and New York City - Details on request. Child seats and GPS - These are NOT available to rent from Cruise America. You can buy them cheaply in supermarkets or alternatively take your own. Terms and Conditions - The information shown on this page is a brief summary of the rental conditions. Full details are available on request. When collecting your vehicle you will sign a rental agreement, please make sure you understand the full rental conditions as this forms a legal contract. 4. Road Bear RV additional information to that shown on page 18 Drivers must be at least 25 years of age and no older than 79, and have a full valid driving licence in English. A credit card authorisation for the $1000 security deposit will be taken against the named driver’s credit card at the time of collection. The vehicle will not be released without the security against a credit card, which must be in the lead driver’s name. All drivers must be named on the rental agreement. Pick-Up and Drop-Off Times - Vehicle pick-up time is between 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm. Vehicle drop-off time is between 8:00 and 10:30 am. Transfer to Branch - Clients cannot pick up the vehicle the day they arrive with an inter-continental flight. Priority shuttle service will be granted to customers who have check in online 72 hours in advance of collection.

Transfer from Branch - The complimentary airport (hotel) shuttle leaves at 11:00am from all branches Vehicle Substitution - If for any reason the booked vehicle should not be available Road Bear RV reserves the right to substitute a higher-rated vehicle at no additional cost. Smoking - Smoking is prohibited in all vehicles. A $250.00 minimum cleaning/deodorising fee applies. Travel Restrictions Mexico: Travelling into Mexico is not permitted. Death Valley: Travelling into Death Valley is not permitted between June 15 and September 15. Alaska: Traveling within Alaska, Yukon and Northwest Territories is permitted as long as Road Bear RV has been advised at the time of booking. Travelling on any private, gravel, dirt or logging roads and other non-public roads, beaches, etc. and in the Inner city of New York, Montreal and Quebec City (Canada) is not permitted. Gasoline and Propane - The cost of gasoline and propane is not included, vehicles are delivered with full tanks and must be returned full. Maintenance - The customer is responsible for checking engine oil and coolant levels at each refuelling as well as reporting mechanical failures immediately. Coolant refills and authorised repairs will be reimbursed upon return of the vehicle and presentation of all receipts (see mechanical breakdown). Mechanical Breakdown - For maintenance and repairs exceeding $50.00 the customer must call the Road Bear RV 24-hour toll free helpline to get an authorisation. Non-authorised invoices over $50.00 will not be reimbursed. Receipts and replaced parts must be presented for reimbursement. Customers are responsible for mechanical damage due to negligence. In the Event of an Accident - Insurance coverage may be void if the following instructions are not followed: • Obtain a local police report • Notify Road Bear RV as soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after the accident • Provide the completed accident report form which is supplied to the customer and located in the vehicle. All documents relating to the accident must include a police report or identifying number. Parking and Traffic Violations - It is the client’s responsibility to report and pay at drop-off for all parking and traffic violations. Failing to report these violations at drop-off will cause a charge of a $100.00 administrative fee per violation plus the fine (including all late charges) to the client’s credit card. Toll Road System in the Florida Keys - please ask for details if you are planning to drive in Florida.

Unauthorised Extension of the Rental Period - For an unauthorised late return after 12:00 pm the sum of a) the actual gross rental rate night plus b) $300.00 for administration and handling will be charged for each day late, or part thereof. Insurance Summary - The following text is for your reference only. The Rental Agreement is binding and has priority. Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) The optional SLI coverage provides an increased limit of liability protection. SLI protects the renter and any authorized driver listed on the rental contract for up to $1,000,000 toward 3rd party damage claims. Public Liability Insurance (secondary coverage included in the daily rate) covers accidents in the event that the renter is at fault. The policy protects the rental company up to $1,000,000 and the renter to Statutory Limits (State mandated minimum liability coverage). Liability Insurance has no deductible and current limits can be checked at https://extranet.mbainsurance.net/choice/ statelimits.php. Premium VIP Coverage (included in the daily rate) includes secondary comprehensive and collision coverage for the rented vehicle with a deductible of $1,000.00 per incident. Coverage includes but is not limited to: Accidental damages to the vehicle (renter’s or 3rd party’s fault), “Uninsured Motorist“ in case the

Non-Covered Damages - Please contact us for exlusions from the Premium VIP coverage. These will also be detailed on your rental agreement signed locally. 5. Additional information relating to Amtrak rail travel and holidays including Amtrak rail travel on pages 13, & 54 - 60 Tickets are issued subject to Amtrak regulations and conditions of carriage and we cannot accept responsibility for any delays which may occur. We do not recommend booking onward travel on days that you are scheduled to travel by rail in care your journey is subject to an unforeseen delay. Our Ticket only prices include a handling fee. 6. Orlando Executive Homes additional information in addition to that shown on page 31 All homes are privately owned so it maybe necessary to alter accommodation reserved at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. All properties are representative of the standards in the USA, however please note that as most are individually owned the furnishing and fittings may differ according to the owner’s tastes. No location or home is guaranteed. We reserve the right to substitute a property of equal or greater standard in the event that the property booked becomes unavailable. Homes are maintained by a professional management company who are available 24 hours a day to assist you with any problems you may encounter Rollaway beds, cots, highchairs and maid service are generally available, subject to request. Charges will apply. Heated pools can be arranged (not July or August) but must be requested at the time of booking (not all homes have heatable pools). Prices are available on request and are dependant on location. If you have any special requests, please advise our staff at the time of booking. Every effort will be made to meet your request, but cannot be guaranteed. If handicapped or wheelchair accessible units are required, please note that these units are only available in limited locations. Please be very specific when making your request and every effort will be made to provide this facility. Directions to your home will be forwarded with your travel documentation. Guests are required to pay a non-refundable damage insurance of $45+tax on arrival and sign a rental agreement. 7. Norwegian Cruise Line additional information to that shown on pages 50 – 51 Special Payment and cancellation terms apply to all Norwegian Cruise Line bookings Deposit - A deposit of £200 is required in addition to our standard deposit. (20% of cruise price for suites). Balance Payment - Balance payment is due 100 days prior to sailing date. Full payment due at the time of booking for all reservations made within 100 days of sailing. Cancellation Terms: 90 days+ prior to departure - Loss of deposit 89-42 days prior to departure - 50% of cruise fare 41-16 days prior to departure - 75% of cruise fare 15 or less prior to departure, including “no show” - 100% of cruise fare Cabin Allocation - Cabins are allocated by the cruise lines and we cannot accept bookings dependent upon specific cabin numbers, or locations, being allocated. Transfers are not included, we can book them for you. Prices - We have featured a selection of the most popular cabin categories. Other categories are available.

8. Un-Cruise Adventures, additional information to that shown on pages 52-53 Health and Disability Declaration - Guests must notify us in writing at the time of booking of any physical or mental illness, disability or other conditions for which special accommodations or the use of a wheelchair is necessary or contemplated. Also we must be notified of any medical treatment that may render the guest unfit for travel or constitute a risk or danger to the guest or anyone else on-board. Guests needing any form of assistance and those who are physically disabled must be accompanied by someone who will take full responsibility for any needed assistance during the cruise and in the event of an emergency. Un-Cruise Adventures reserve the right to refuse passage to anyone who, in their sole opinion, may affect the health, safety or enjoyment of other guests. Guests requiring a wheelchair must provide their own collapsible wheelchair Deposit - A deposit of £750 per person is required in addition to our standard deposit 9. Shore Excursions - All Cruise Lines Shore excursions are available on all cruises and are a great way of seeing more of your destinations. Whether included or available to purchase as an optional extra, they are subject to availability and minimum numbers and are capacity controlled by the cruise line. We therefore recommend you book them directly with the cruise line well in advance of your sailing date. Reponsibility for all aspects of shore excursions lays with the cruise company and not with 1st Class Holidays. 10. Additional information regarding Escorted tours pages 81 - 109 Guaranteed departures - The operation of most tours is subject to minimum numbers being reached and you will be told 6 weeks in advance of departure if the tour is not going ahead. If your tour is cancelled you will be offered a choice of another date or a full refund. Some tours are guaranteed to operate and our sales team will be happy to advise on the latest status. Luggage is restricted to one item per person with a maximum weight of 20kgs to comply with strict weight regulations on coaches; this may be less than your airline allowance. Additional luggage, if it can be carried, is charged at approximately $7 per day. Hand luggage is restricted to one small item per person; please be aware that hand luggage with wheels does not always fit into the overhead racks or lockers on coaches. Seat rotation operates on tour coaches to give every passenger a chance of the best views. Bookings cannot be accepted that are dependent on sitting in a particular seat throughout the tour regardless of the reason. Smoking is not allowed on board any coach in the USA Tour Pace - Early departures and late arrivals may sometimes be necessary in order to include the fuller days in some itineraries but generally our tours are designed to allow sufficient time in key locations and to offer a relaxed touring pace. Tour participation - Escorted tours are suitable for most people, but not everyone, due to the nature of the itineraries, the hotels and locations they visit and the way that coaches are built. Children do not generally enjoy coach tours and often become restless on the longer journeys involved; for the enjoyment of others, children under the age of 7 are not accepted on any tour. Persons under 21 must be accompanied by, and share their room with, an adult at least 21 years of age. Some hotels may also require that at least one of the room occupants is 21 years of age or older. Clients with disabilities are welcome but must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of providing all the assistance they will require without further help from the coach crew. The coach driver and tour director are not able to provide one to one assistance or to lift passengers onto or off the coach.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Cleaning Fee - You should the vehicle with the interior clean and holding tanks dumped. The vehicles exterior does not require cleaning by the customer. Cleaning and dumping charges apply as posted at the drop-off location.

renter is involved in an accident with a non-insured driver, Vehicle theft and fire (personal property and items in the vehicle are always excluded), Windshield & glass damage, and Vandalism. No insurance coverage is provided (liability or comprehensive & collision) while traveling into non-authorised areas including but not limited to the country of Mexico, the inner cities of New York, Montreal and Quebec (Canada)

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Baggage Allowance Flights - Each airline imposes its own baggage allowance, so please check the information for your flights. Charges will be imposed for excess baggage. For the carriage of special items, like golf clubs, skis, wheelchairs etc., there may be an additional charge. Airlines need to be told if you intend to take such items, please advise at the time of booking. Coach & Rail Tours - Due to space limitation on coaches and trains, only one piece of baggage is permitted on all coach and rail tours. Building Works Where we are advised of building work taking place at your hotel, we will notify you of the work being undertaken, however we cannot take liability for building works outside your accommodation or elsewhere in your destination. Checking In & Out Times Hotel rooms are generally not available until 3pm on the day of arrival. Quite a few homeward bound flights leave late evening and the majority of hotels request check out between 11am to 12 noon on your last day. You may be able to arrange a day room until your departure for which you pay the hotel direct (subject to availability). Currency If you plan to carry cash with you on holiday we recommend that you purchase a pre-paid currency card. All major credit cards are widely accepted and we suggest that clients carry at least one card, as they are particularly useful for hotels and required for car rentals. Local currency is the US Dollar. Data Protection Statement Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies.

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If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will only pass your information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your . In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.) Full details of our data protection policy are available upon request.

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Documentation Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation invoice which will detail all the arrangements made on your behalf. On receipt, please check all details thoroughly and advise your travel agent immediately if you have any concerns. Your full documents will be sent to your travel agent 2 to 3 weeks before departure and will include air tickets, hotel and travel vouchers, maps, tourist information and a day by day personalised itinerary. For some packages, a further, more detailed documentation kit will be sent to your first hotel. Foreign Office Advice The safety of our customers is our priority and as such we work in line with the advice provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. We recommend that you keep up to date with this advice, which can be accessed via the Foreign & Commonwealth office website at www. fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo Alternatively you can contact the ABTA Information Department on 0203 117 0599. Gratuities Service charges are usually not included on bills in restaurants and bars. It is standard practice to tip service personnel 15-20% of the bill. Tips to tour drivers and escorts are not normally included in your tour cost and are at your own discretion. Please ask our staff for details of the gratuity policy for your chosen cruise line.

Health At the time of printing, no vaccinations are necessary for entry into the USA. The USA’s hospital and medical services are excellent, but are very expensive. It is therefore a condition of your booking that adequate insurance is taken for the duration of your holiday. Hotels Security deposits A credit card imprint will be requested on checking in at your hotel as a security deposit. Additional charges Some hotels make additional charges for such items as in room telephone, hire of safety deposit boxes, parking, newspapers, pay-for-view TV channels, internet access, leisure facilities and similar items. This list is not exhaustive. Please check on arrival at your hotel for a list of these charges. All charges are payable locally. Not all hotels offer tea/coffee-making facilities in your room. Some may provide coffee makers and a selection of beverages. Some hotels charge for these items within a ‘daily service charge’ or ‘resort fee’. Hotel Guests As 1st Class Holidays do not own the properties featured in our brochure, we have no control over other guests or individual hotel policies. We are unable to accept liability for conferences or conventions being held at your hotel, or for any facilities or amenities, which may be restricted as a result. Meal arrangements Most hotels featured in our brochure are booked on a room only basis. This means that meals are not included. Meals may be included on touring holidays, as detailed in the individual itinerary. Breakfast may be a cold continental style breakfast with coffee/tea and juice often offered, or a cooked breakfast which may be offered at a supplement. Lunches and dinners may be table d’hote with a selection from the menu of the day. If a la carte options are selected, there may be an additional charge. Alcoholic and soft drinks are not included. Hotel only bookings Hotel only bookings of 4 nights and less are subject to a booking fee of £20. Non-Brochure Hotels If your chosen hotel is not featured in our brochure we are willing to contact the hotel to obtain rates and make a reservation on your behalf. Please note however that our ground handlers may not have inspected some nonfeatured hotels and therefore we cannot accept liability for any lapse in standard or facilities. Hotel Standards & Room Types It should be noted that standards of hotels in the remoter parts of the USA may not necessarily be equal to those in cities where a larger selection is available. A twin or double room is based on two people sharing either one or two beds (i.e a double room may have one or two beds). A triple room is based on three people sharing the existing (two) beds in one room. At some hotels, a rollaway bed is available at an additional cost payable directly to the hotel. Please note we cannot guarantee a double bed for honeymoon couples or twin beds for single sex occupants. When booking two or more rooms, we can request, but cannot guarantee, adjacent rooms. Please advise our staff at the time of booking if would like to make this request. Most hotels do offer a variety of room categories, so should you require an upgraded room, we will gladly arrange this for you, please call us for a quotation. Local Taxes Sales tax exists in almost every US State. It is added to the advertised price of restaurant meals, bar drinks and all consumer goods. National parks Access to National Parks in the USA is not always free of charge. If you are driving a rental car or motorhome, or visiting on a guided excursion, a National Park User Fee may be applicable for for entry to some national parks. Costs vary, information can be found at: www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm

Insurance We are pleased to recommend ABTAsure Travel insurance. ABTASure is a trademark of ABTASure Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of British Travel Agents Ltd (ABTA). The ABTASure travel insurance scheme is arranged and managed by Citybond Suretravel, a division of Citybond Holdings Plc (Citybond), with the express permission of ABTA and solely for the benefit of ABTA members and their clients. ABTASure is underwritten by Europ Assistance Holding - Irish Branch and Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Citybond Suretravel, trading since 1984, is a leading independent travel insurance provider in the UK. Its experience and innovation have helped to create a modern portfolio of policies designed for today’s traveller. For further information please ask at time of booking. Passports and Visas Please note that it is the traveller’s responsibility to hold the documents for entry into the USA, i.e. valid passport and visas (including any transit visas). USA Visa Requirements All passengers must hold either a visa for entry into USA or have completed an online ESTA application if eligible for travel under the Visa Waiver Programme. Restrictions apply on eligibility to those who can travel under the Visa Waiver Programme, please see www.usembassy.org. uk for more information. This authorisation may be obtained online through the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), through a U.S. government website. It is recommended that application be completed at least 72 hours before departure; however we strongly advise completing the process as far in advance as possible. At the time of printing, the fee for completion of an ESTA application is US$14. Eligible visitors seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme may apply for travel authorisation via the ESTA Web site at: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov Canada Entry Requirements Passengers on tours which include entry into Canada will need to apply for Canada’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to obtain an online authorisation before entering Canada, unless otherwise exempted. Eligible travellers should apply online for their eTA well in advance. It will remain valid for five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. The cost is CAD $7 per person at time of printing. You should apply online at: www.cic.gc.ca If you are crossing the USA-Canada border by car or motorcoach a mandatory fee of $6 and additional paperwork may be required. Further information is is available at: www.fco.gov.uk/travel or www.usembassy.org.uk It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct passport and visa requirements for your holiday arrangements. Smoking Smoking is not permitted on sightseeing or tour coaches or rail journeys. Some hotels are smoke-free whilst some offer a choice of smoking or non-smoking rooms. If you have a preference, please advise our staff when making your reservation. All flights are non-smoking. Suitable Clothing For Spring, Summer and Fall touring, casual, lightweight clothing that can be worn in layers is suggested. In the mountains during the evenings it can get cold, so a warm jumper or jacket is recommended. Adverse weather conditions such as hurricanes can affect some areas. Please ensure that you check before travelling. Time Zones The USA is behind UK time. Generally the East Coast is 5 hours behind GMT, Chicago 6 hours, Las Vegas and the West Coast 8 hours behind and Hawaii 10 hours behind. Travelling in Vehicles When travelling in any motor vehicle, seatbelts, if provided, must be worn at all times Unused Services No refunds are allowed for unused services provided in your package. Therefore should you cancel, amend or miss any part of your tour, we will not be responsible for any refund.

The following Booking Conditions together with the Important Information contained in this brochure form the basis of your contract with 1st Class Holidays Ltd. Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions and agree to them.

must be paid before the transfer can be effected. Any overdue balance payment must also be received. For flight inclusive bookings, you must pay the charges levied by the airline concerned. As most airlines do not permit name changes after tickets have been issued for any reason, these charges are likely to be the full cost of the flight.

5. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY You or any member of your party, may cancel your holiday at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person signing the Booking Form and is communicated to us in writing. As we incur costs from the date we confirm your booking we will retain your deposit and in addition apply cancellation charges up to the maximum amount shown below. The amount of cancellation charge shown is a percentage of In these booking conditions, “you” and “your” means all persons named the total holiday price excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges which are non refundable in any event. These charges are on the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date) or any of them, as the context requires. “We”, “us” and “our” calculated from the date we receive your written notification at our offices. means 1st Class Holidays Ltd. More than 89 days - Deposit only 1. MAKING A BOOKING 88-31 days - 50% To make a booking, you must complete our booking form. This must 30-15 days - 75% be signed by the first named person on the booking (“party leader”). 14 days or less - 100% The party leader must be authorised to make the booking on the basis Please note: Most airlines and certain arrangements in this brochure of these booking conditions by all persons named on the booking and have different cancellation terms than those stated above. These are by their parent or guardian for all party members who are under 18 either noted on the relevant brochure page or will be advised at time of when the booking is made. By signing the booking form, the party booking or on your confirmation invoice. leader confirms that he/she is so authorised. The party leader is reExcept where otherwise stated, these booking conditions only apply to holiday arrangements which you book with us in the UK and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions to “holiday”, “booking”, “contract”, “package”, “tour” or “arrangements” mean such holiday arrangements unless otherwise stated.

sponsible for making all payments due to us. The party leader must be at least 18 when the booking is made. The completed signed booking form must then be sent to us together with the payments referred to in clause 2 below. Subject to the availability of your chosen arrangements, we will confirm your holiday by issuing a confirmation invoice. This invoice will be sent to the party leader or your travel agent. Please check this invoice carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact us immediately if any information which appears on the confirmation or any other document appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. We regret we cannot accept any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracies (for which we are responsible) in any document within ten days of our sending it out (five days for tickets). We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in doing so. 2. PAYMENT In order to confirm your chosen holiday, a deposit of £400 per person (or full payment if booking within 89 days of departure) must be paid at the time of booking. The balance of the holiday cost must be received by us not less than 89 days prior to departure. This date will be shown on the confirmation invoice. Reminders are not sent. If we do not receive all payments due (including any surcharge where applicable) in full and on time, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, we will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in clause 5 depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled. Except for flight inclusive bookings, all monies you pay to one of our authorised travel agents for your holiday with us will be held by the agent on your behalf until a contract between us comes into existence. After that point, your agent will hold the monies on our behalf until they are paid to us. For flight inclusive bookings, all monies paid to any authorised travel agent of ours for your holiday with us will be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust subject to the travel agent’s obligation to pay such monies to us in accordance with our trading terms unless we fail. In the unlikely event of our financial failure, all monies then held by the travel agent or subsequently paid by you to the travel agent will be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation on the agent to pay such monies to us.

NOTE: You may be able to reclaim these charges if the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of your holiday insurance policy. 6. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT In the unlikely event that you have any reason to complain or experience any problems with your holiday whilst away, you must immediately inform our local representative or agent (if we have one) and the supplier of the service(s) in question. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to our representative / agent and the supplier as soon as possible. If we do not have or you cannot contact our local representative or agent and any complaint or problem is not resolved to your satisfaction by the supplier, you must contact us in the UK using the contact details we have provided you with during your holiday, giving us full details and a contact number. Until we know about a complaint or problem, we cannot begin to resolve it. If the matter cannot be put right on the spot you must notify us in writing within 28 days of the completion of your holiday and this must be to us at the address shown on the Booking Form. You must quote your booking reference number, holiday number and departure date. For all complaints and claims which do not involve death, personal injury or illness, we regret we cannot accept liability in respect of any complaint or claims which are not notified to us in accordance with this clause. 7. BEHAVIOUR (a) You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point at the correct time and we cannot be liable for any loss or expense suffered if you are not. (b) We reserve the right to refuse a booking or terminate a clients holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in the opinion of ourselves or some other person in authority does or is likely to cause damage, distress, danger or annoyance to other clients, employees, property or to any third party. In the event of such termination our responsibility for you and your holiday immediately ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation to make any refund, pay any compensation or meet any expenses or losses you incur as a result.

Even in the above cases, only if the amount of any increase in our costs exceeds 2% of the total cost of your holiday (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges) will we levy a surcharge. If any surcharge is greater than 10% of the cost of your holiday (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges), you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to us (except for any amendment charges) or alternatively purchase another holiday from us as referred to in clause 10 “If we change or cancel your holiday”. Although insurance (where purchased through us) does not form part of your contract with us or of any “package”, we will consider an appropriate refund of any insurance premiums you have paid us if you can show you are unable to use/reuse or transfer your policy in the event of cancellation or purchase of an alternative holiday. Where applicable, you have 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice to tell us if you want to choose option (b) or (c) as set out in clause 10 below. If you do not tell us that you wish to choose either of these options within this period of time, we are entitled to assume that you do not wish to do so and will pay the surcharge. Any surcharge must be paid with the balance of the cost of the holiday or within 14 days of the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice, whichever is the later. Please note that arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your holiday due to contractual and other protection in place. A refund will only be payable if the decrease in our costs exceeds 2% of the total cost of your holiday as set out above. Where a refund is due, we will pay you the full amount of the decrease in our costs. We promise not to levy a surcharge within 30 days of departure. No refund will be payable if any decrease in our costs occurs during this period either. Please also note that our holiday prices include all coach travel, accommodation and meals as specified in the holiday description and VAT and a Goods and Service Tax (GST), where applicable. A GST is levied on hotel and other elements of your holiday package. Similar to British VAT a proportion of this tax is refundable to overseas visitors. Rather than impose on you the responsibility for reclaiming any rebate due we have already deducted this amount in calculating the holiday prices shown in this brochure. When signing the booking form you waive your personal right to claim a GST rebate applicable to your holiday package and assign such entitlement to us as the tour operator. This will then enable us to reclaim the tax paid by us on your behalf and no further refunds will be due to you. Reservations can only be accepted on this express understanding. Unless specifically indicated in holiday itinerary or description contained in this brochure, entrance fees, guide fees, city sightseeing tours and optional excursions are not included in the holiday cost. 10. IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY The arrangements for holidays in this brochure are made many months in advance. Accordingly we must reserve the right to make changes to brochure and holiday details both before and after your booking has been confirmed. Most of these changes will, however, be minor. Where they are significant we will notify you or your Travel Agent as soon as is reasonably possible before your departure. A significant change is a change made before departure which, taking account of the information you give us at the time of booking and which we can reasonably be expected to know as a tour operator, we can reasonably expect to have a major affect on your holiday. Significant changes are likely to include the following changes when made before departure; a change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification or standard for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of accommodation area for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of outward departure time of 12 or more hours, a change of UK departure point to one which is more inconvenient for you and, in the case of tours, a significant change of itinerary missing out one or more major destination substantially or altogether. Please note, a change of or reduction in quality of one or more single overnight hotels on touring and part touring holidays will not be a significant change. In the event of a ‘significant change’ or cancellation we will offer you the choice of: (a) (for a significant change) continuing with the holiday as amended or (b) purchasing an alternative holiday of comparable standard if available (and paying or receiving a refund in respect of any price difference); or (c) cancelling your booking and receiving a full refund of all moneys paid to us. In the event of a significant change or cancellation, we will in addition pay you compensation in accordance with and limited to the compensation table set out below except where we are forced to cancel or make the change as a result of ‘force majeure’ .No compensation is payable for minor changes and we regret we cannot meet any costs or expenses you may incur as a result. Before Departure Date Compensation per person Over 89 days: Nil 88-29 days: £10 28-15 days: £15 14-8 days: £20 7-0 days: £25 11. FORCE MAJEURE Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of “force majeure”. In these booking conditions, “force majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include actual or threatened war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside our control.

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8. PASSPORTS, VISAS, HEALTH REQUIREMENTS, & FOREIGN OFFICE ADVICE The passport and visa requirements applicable at the time of printing to British citizens for the holidays we offer are shown on page 192. Requirements may change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. If you or any member of your party is 3. CONTRACT not a British citizen or holds a non British passport, you must check A binding contract between us comes into existence when we despatch passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the our confirmation invoice to the party leader or your travel agent. We country(ies) to or through which you are intending to travel. both agree that English Law (and no other) will apply to your contract Details of any compulsory health requirements applicable to British and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which citizens for your holiday are shown on page 192. It is your responsibility arises between us (“claim”) (except as set out below). We both also to ensure you are aware of all recommended vaccinations and health agree that any claim (and whether or not involving any personal injury) precautions in good time before departure. Details are available from must be dealt with under the ABTA arbitration scheme (if the scheme is your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and available for the claim in question and you wish to use it - see clause 13) Centre www.nathnac.org Information on health is contained in the or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court Department of Health leaflet T7 (Health Advice for Travellers) available proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, profrom the Department of Health by telephone on 0870 1555455 or via its ceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country website www.dh.gov.uk and from most Post Offices. For holidays in the or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland EU / EEA you should obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim prior to departure from the Department of Health (see leaflet T7 and governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if the website www.dh.gov.uk). Health requirements and recommendayou do not so choose, English law will apply). tions may change and you must check the up to date position in good 4. HOLIDAY INSURANCE time before departure. We consider adequate travel insurance to be essential. It is a condition It is the party leader’s responsibility to ensure that all members of the of your contract with us that you should take out insurance to cover party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents you in the event of illness, personal injury or death during the course of before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation your holiday and for cancellation. Please provide the name and contact must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you number of your insurance company (and policy number if applicable) are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your booking form. on your part to carry all required documentation. If failure to have Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or holiday. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for purchase is suitable and adequate for your particular needs. We do not reimbursing us accordingly. check insurance policies. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office publishes regularly updated 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING travel information on its website www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo If, after your confirmation has been issued you wish to make changes which you are recommended to consult before booking and in good to your confirmed holiday, you must notify us in writing as soon as time before departure. possible. Whilst we will endeavour to assist, we cannot guarantee we 9. THE PRICE OF YOUR HOLIDAY will be able to meet any such requests. Where we can, an amendment Please note, changes and errors occasionally occur. You must check fee of £50.00 per person will be payable together with any costs the price of your chosen holiday at the time of booking. The prices incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by shown in our brochure were calculated on 20 January 2016 any of our suppliers. A change of holiday dates will normally be treated We reserve the right to increase / decrease and correct errors in adveras a cancellation of the original booking and rebooking in which case tised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed. We will advise cancellation charges will apply. Changes may result in the recalculation you of any error of which we are aware and of the then applicable price of the holiday price where, for example, the basis on which the price of at the time of booking. the original holiday was calculated has changed. Once the price of your chosen holiday has been confirmed at the If any member of your party is prevented from travelling, the person(s) time of booking, then subject to the correction of errors, we will only concerned may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by increase or decrease the price in the following circumstances. Price you) providing we are notified not less than 89 days before departure. increases or decreases after booking will be passed on by way of a Where a transfer to a person of your choice can be made, all costs and surcharge or refund. A surcharge or refund (as applicable) will be charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppayable, subject to the conditions set out in this clause, in the event of pliers as a result together with an amendment fee of £50.00 per person

any change in our transportation costs or in dues, taxes or fees payable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports or airports or in the exchange rates which have been used to calculate the cost of your holiday.

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12. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU 1) We promise to make sure that the holiday arrangements we have agreed to make, perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are made, performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. This means that, subject to these booking conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury or your contracted holiday arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted holiday arrangements. Please note, it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers).

apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. Your application for arbitration and other required documents must be received by ABTA within 18 months of your return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the scheme may still be available if we agree, although the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you can request the ABTA mediation procedure and we have the option to agree to this. Where we act as agent, please bear in mind that your contract is with the supplier of the arrangements concerned. Unless the supplier is also a member of ABTA, only disputes relating to our actions as agent can be dealt with by the arbitration scheme or mediation procedure and not complaints about the arrangements themselves or the acts / omissions of the supplier.

(2) We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (for example loss of enjoyment), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party or the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or ‘force majeure’ as defined in clause 11 above

14. CONDITIONS OF SUPPLIERS Many of the services which make up your holiday are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable international conventions (see clause 12(4)). Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions and of the international conventions are available on request from ourselves or the supplier concerned.

(3) Please note, we cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised by us and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract and any excursion you purchase in resort. Please also see clause 16 “Excursions”. In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any advertising material or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you.

15. SPECIAL REQUESTS AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS / DISABILITIES If you have any special request, you must advise us at the time of booking. Although we will endeavour to pass any reasonable requests on to the relevant supplier, we regret we cannot guarantee any request will be met. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach of contract on our part. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability. For your own protection, you should obtain confirmation in writing that a special request will be complied (where it is possible to give this) where it is important to you.

(4) The promises we make to you about the services we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract - and the laws and regulations of the country in which your claim or complaint occurred - will be used as the basis for deciding whether the services in question had been properly provided. If the particular services which gave rise to the claim or complaint complied with local laws and regulations applicable to those services at the time, the services will be treated as having been properly provided. This will be the case even if the services did not comply with the laws and regulations of the UK which would have applied had those services been provided in the UK. The exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable holiday maker to refuse to take the holiday in question. Please note, however, our obligation is to exercise reasonable skill and care as referred to in clause 12(1). We do not make any representation or commitment that all services will comply with applicable local laws and regulations and failure to comply does not automatically mean we have not exercised reasonable skill and care. (5) As set out in these booking conditions, we limit the maximum amount we may have to pay you for any claims you may make against us. Where we are found liable for loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions (including money), the maximum amount we will have to pay you is £100 per person affected unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under this clause or clause 12(6) below. You must ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect your personal belongings.

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For all other claims which do not involve death or personal injury, if we are found liable to you on any basis the maximum amount we will have to pay you is twice the price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under clause 12 (6) below. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you have not received any benefit at all from your holiday.

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scheme of Financial Protection. ABTA and ABTA members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint (see clause 13), contact ABTA at 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ or see www. abta.com 18. FLIGHTS In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005 Article 9, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a “Community list” which contains details of air carriers who are subject to an operating ban within the EU. The Community list is available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm. In accordance with EU Regulations we are required to advise you of the actual carrier(s) (or, if the actual carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. If the carrier with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes subject to an operating ban as above as a result of which we/ the carrier are unable to offer you a suitable alternative the provisions of clause 10 “If we change or cancel your holiday” will apply. We are not always in a position at the time of booking to confirm the flight timings which will be used in connection with your flight. The flight timings shown in our brochure, on our website and/or detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings are outside our control. They are set by airlines and are subject to various factors including air traffic control restrictions, weather conditions, potential technical problems and the ability of passengers to check in on time.

Specific instructions relating to departure and travel arrangements will be sent with your air or other travel tickets approximately 2 weeks before departure. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully We regret we cannot accept any conditional bookings, i.e. any booking immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times. It is which is specified to be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular repossible that flight times may be changed even after tickets have been quest. All such bookings will be treated as “standard” bookings subject dispatched - we will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs. to the above provisions on special requests. Any change in the identity of the carrier, flight timings, and/or aircraft If you or any member of your party has any medical condition or distype (if advised) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arability which may affect your holiday or has any special requirements rangements without paying our normal charges except where specified as a result of any medical condition or disability (including any which in these conditions. affect the booking process), please tell us before you confirm your 19. DELAY AND DENIED BOARDING REGULATIONS booking so that we can assist you in considering the suitability of the In the event of any flight delay or cancellation at your UK or overseas arrangements and/or making the booking. In any event, you must point of departure, the airline is responsible for providing such give us full details in writing at the time of booking and whenever any assistance as is legally required by the Denied Boarding Regulations change in the condition or disability occurs. You must also promptly (see below). The ferry, tunnel or rail operator is similarly responsible advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect in relation to any delayed or cancelled sea crossing or international your holiday develops after your booking has been confirmed. If we rail departure. Except where otherwise stated in our brochure or reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate the particular needs on our website, we regret we cannot provide any assistance in such of the person concerned, we must reserve the right to decline their circumstances other than information and advice to the extent we are reservation or, if full details are not given at the time of booking or the in a position to do so. condition / disability develops after booking, cancel when we become aware of these details. 16. EXCURSIONS We may provide you with information (before departure and/or when you are on holiday) about activities and excursions which are available in the area you are visiting. We have no involvement in any such activities or excursions which are neither run, supervised nor controlled in any way by us. They are provided by local operators or other third parties who are entirely independent of us. They do not form any part of your contract with us even where we suggest particular operators/ other third parties and/or assist you in booking such activities or excursions in any way. We cannot accept any liability on any basis in relation to such activities or excursions and the acceptance of liability contained in clause 12(1) of our booking conditions will not apply to them. We do not however exclude liability for the negligence of ourselves or our employees resulting in your death or personal injury.

We regret we are not in a position to offer you any assistance in the event of delay at your outward or homeward point of departure. Any airline concerned may however provide refreshments etc. We cannot accept liability for any delay which is due to any of the reasons set out in clause 12(2) of these Booking Conditions (which includes the behaviour of any passenger(s) on the flight who, for example, fails to check in or board on time). In addition, we will not be liable for any delay unless it has a significant effect on your holiday arrangements.

If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline, depending on the circumstances, the airline may be required to pay you compensation, refund the cost of your flight and/or provide you with accommodation and/or refreshments under EC Regulation No 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004. Where applicable, you must pursue the airline for the (6) Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving compensation or other payment due to you. All sums you receive or are death or personal injury) concerns or is based on any travel arrangeentitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these RegulaWe cannot guarantee accuracy at all times of information given in ments (including the process of getting on and/or off the transport tions represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or relation to such activities or excursions or about the area you are concerned) provided by any air, sea, rail or road carrier to which any any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgradinternational convention or regulation applies, the maximum amount of visiting generally or that any particular excursion or activity which does ing or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will not form part of our contract will take place as these services are not inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay under our control. If you feel that any of the activities or excursions have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if we are found may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have referred to in our brochure, on our website and in our other advertising to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have material which are not part of our contract are vital to the enjoyment to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make of your holiday, write to us immediately and we will tell you the latest to the travel arrangements in question (for example, the Warsaw Conany payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or known situation. If we become aware of any material alterations to vention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention for area information and/or such outside activities or excursions which can in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement reasonably be expected to affect your decision to book a holiday with granted by an EU country, the EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered us, we will pass on this information at the time of booking. No 889/2002 for national and international travel by air, the Athens by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, 17. FINANCIAL SECURITY AND ABTA MEMBERSHIP Convention for international travel by sea and COTIF, the Convention for any reason, we make any payment to you or a third party which We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation on International Travel by Rail). Where a carrier would not be obliged the airline is responsible for in accordance with the Denied Boarding to make any payment to you under the applicable international conven- Authority (ATOL number 5421). When you buy an ATOL protected Regulations, you must, when requested, assign to us the rights you flight or flight inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive an ATOL tion or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly have or had to claim the payment in question from the airline. If your Certificate. This lists the flight, accommodation, car hire and/or other are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of airline does not comply with these rules you may complain to the Civil services that are financially protected, where you can get information the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any Aviation Authority on 020 7453 6888 or by e-mail to passengercomon what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the plaints@caa.co.uk or see www.caa.co.uk - Referring Your Complaint to or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you carrier for the claim in question. Copies of the applicable international the CAA. with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternaconventions and regulations are available from us on request. tive). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so 20. BROCHURE / WEBSITE / ADVERTISING MATERIAL ACCURACY (7) Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, The information contained in our brochure, on our website and in our for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you expense or other sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of with services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost other advertising material is believed correct to the best of our knowlthe information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative edge at the time of printing or publication. However, errors may occaour accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur sionally occur and information may subsequently change. You must ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any if we breached our contract with you or (2) which did not result from therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees the price) with us or your travel agent at the time of booking. alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers. Additionally we it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which 21. SAFETY STANDARDS cannot accept liability for any business losses including self employed case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or Please note, it is the requirements and standards of the country in loss of earnings. your credit card issuer where applicable). which any services which make up your holiday are provided which 13. ARBITRATION apply to those services and not those of the UK. As a general rule, *The flights and flight inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protectDisputes arising out of, or in connection with your booking which ed providing they are made available in the UK. For further information these requirements and standards will not be the same as the UK and cannot be amicably settled may be referred to arbitration if you so may often be lower. visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. wish under a special scheme arranged by ABTA Ltd and administered 22. BROCHURE VALIDITY We are a member of ABTA (ABTA number W3550). If your holiday independently. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive This brochure was published on 01 February 2016 and is valid until does not include flights, ABTA will financially protect your holiday by method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on superseded by a later edition. ensuring you receive a refund or, if your arrangements include return the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta.com). The travel to the UK (other than flights) you are returned to the UK in the event that your holiday cannot be provided as a result of our insolscheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking. Neither does it vency. Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTA’s

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