First Class Holidays USA Brochure 2017/2018 by First-Class-Holidays

America

2017-18

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

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

Southern USA Florida

27-28

Miami

14-15

Key West

Clearwater

Naples

Motorhomes 16-18 Eastern USA New York

20-21

Boston

22-23

New England

24-25

Bar Harbor

Cape Cod

Orlando Deep South

New Orleans

28 29-30 29

Memphis

Nashville

Kennebunkport

Western USA

Jackson

Las Vegas

Newport

Grand Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park

Stockbridge

Lake Powell

Stowe

Monument Valley

Chicago

Yellowstone National Park

North Conway

Philadelphia 26 Washington, DC

31-32

TAILOR MADE SERVICE

Los Angeles

SPECIALISTS IN SERVICE

35-37

FULL ABTA & ATOL PROTECTION

AWARD WINNING TOUR OPERATOR

Independent Rail Holidays

45-48

Airport

Self Drive Touring

49-68

Downtown

Hollywood

36-37

Western USA

50-57

Beverly Hills

Anaheim

Long Beach

Santa Monica

West Coast California

Carmel & Monterey

San Diego

Santa Barbara

San Francisco

39-40

Napa Valley & Sonoma

Yosemite National Park

Portland

Seattle

Hawaii Oahu

Big Island

Kauai & Maui

Central USA

58-59

Eastern USA

60-65

Southern USA

66-68

Escorted Coach Touring

69-93

Western USA

70-79

Cross USA

80-81

Southern USA

Eastern USA

83-93

Important Information

94-96

Booking Terms & Conditions

97-98

Your Holiday Your Choice, Your Way

Bryce Canyon

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 United 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 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.

21 Years of Award Winning Service It’s 21 years since First 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.

America is a magical and wonderful country with so many things to see and do and we are the experts to help you get the best out of your visit. Whether you’re a first time visitor or you’ve been before, prefer to be with a group or are a free spirit, we have something that will suit your needs. We recommend first time visitors take one of our escorted tours or pre-arranged self-drive tours to make sure you see the highlights. If you’re a second or third time visitor, or a true free spirit, then our tailor made service or a motorhome holiday may be for you. So sit back, relax & explore America, the Beautiful …..

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 other 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 69 to 93 to find out more.

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 49-68 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.

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 45 to 48 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.

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 44 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 Call us for a personal quotation on: 0161 888 5607 or e-mail us at: america@fcholidays.com Take a look at our website for lots more tours, cruises and services as well as even more detailed information about America in general. Visit us at www.fcholidays.com

Flights to America Choosing your airline is important and we offer many major airlines flying from the UK to America such as British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and IcelandAir. 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, motorhome, hotels and other arrangements with us. Whatever you need, from a few nights’ accommodation to your complete itinerary... we’d be delighted to help.

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™ Coffee Shop and amazing views from the Space Needle.

Las Vegas Extravagantly opulent and themed hotels, bright neon lights, 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 26 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 solo, with friends or your

flight in one of BA’s elegant departures lounges

• Meals and full bar service

family, there's a Club World seat with your name on

stocked with fine wines and drinks, refreshments,

• Personal entertainment system with

it. Imagine your favourite armchair, your bed, your

newspapers, magazines, and comfy sofas.

complimentary headphones

dining table integrated into one. Your Club World seat will adapt to your personal needs, whether

There’s also a range of facilities for when you need

• 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 extra features to help make the journey as enjoyable as possible, including a comfy cushion, blanket, toothbrush and toothpaste - plus flight socks and an eye mask on request. Entertainment at your fingertips: A whole world of 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

FLIGHTS TO AMERICA

you want when you want it on all flights.

you plan on working, catching up on some sleep, or just unwinding with world-class dining and entertainment: • Your own spacious suite for relaxing or dining • Comfy chair that converts into a 6ft fully flat bed • Delicious food and drink with flexible dining • Access to private lounges and spa treatments • Dedicated check-in desks and priority boarding

Travel Club World or First and you have access to a world of calm and tranquillity.

to get online, including free Wi-Fi at most major airports. Connecting flights are available from Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle. Jersey, Isle of Man and Dublin also offer domestic services, please note some domestic services are operated by BA subsidiaries or partner airlines.

• Effortless comfort and flexibility • Memory foam headrest and quilted blanket • Luxury amenity kit with Elemis skincare products and accessories

Sample low season fares

• Power supply for laptops and other electronic

World

devices

From London to

Traveller

World Traveller Plus is a premium

First is your ticket to exceptional comfort and

Atlanta

from £731

economy service, a more comfortable, relaxing

impeccable service; it’s the finest way to travel. Your

Boston

from £547

Chicago

from £683

experience on longer routes offering:

First suite is a haven of style and comfort where

Las Vegas

from £612

• A wider seat with greater recline, lumbar support,

sophisticated and contemporary British design

Los Angeles

from £575

meets impeccable service and attention to detail.

Miami

from £517

Whether you want to curl up and shut off or stretch

New York

from £790

out and enjoy the experience, you'll find you're well

Orlando

from £496

equipped.

San Diego

from £747

Your suite includes:

San Francisco

from £658

• A personal power supply for laptops and

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

Seattle

from £746

electronic devices

Washington D.C.

from £570

• Your own private, spacious suite

Please call for World Traveller Plus and Club World

• A fully flat bed with mattress and duvet

Fares

• Delicious and indulgent dining

Sample fares based on low season midweek travel

• Access to luxurious lounges and spa treatments

including taxes & supplements in effect at the time of

• Exclusive and attentive service

printing.

• On-board elegance

United Polaris Business Class

United Economy Plus

United Economy

United Airlines United offers comprehensive access to the U.S. from five U.K. airports, and onward connections to over 300 destinations across the Americas. And you won’t just arrive at your destination: you’ll arrive refreshed, thanks to high levels of inflight comfort and personal service.

Non Stop Flights

UNITED Economy Plus®

United Wi-Fi

United offers direct non stop flights from five UK

Stretch out with extra legroom when you upgrade

Stay connected, even at 36,000 feet. United has

airports:

to United Economy Plus. Enjoy all the benefits and

installed global satellite based Wi-Fi on its entire

From London Heathrow to

services of Economy, but with extra space and

fleet, with 100% of mainline aircraft equipped.

added comfort. Economy Plus seats have up to six

This service offers complimentary on-demand

inches of additional legroom providing a total of up

programming from a library of more than 150

to 37 inches of legroom. Economy Plus seats are

movies and nearly 200 television shows streamed

located towards the front of the Economy cabin,

direct to your device through the United App. Full

allowing a swifter exit on arrival.

Wi-Fi access is also available for purchase during the

• New York/Newark - 5 flights daily (increased to 6 flights daily from April 5 to October 28, 2017) • Washington D.C. - 3 flights daily • Chicago - 3 flights daily • Houston - 2 flights daily • San Francisco - 2 flights daily • Los Angeles daily

UNITED Polaris Business Class

From Edinburgh to

The brand-new United Polaris business class service

• New York (Newark) - 2 flights daily

is designed to bring a new level of quality to every

• Chicago (seasonal summer service)

aspect of premium cabin travel — from lounge to

From Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow daily to

landing — and provide the best sleep in the sky.

• New York/Newark - daily

Delight your taste buds with a new chef-designed,

From these six U.S. gateways, onward connections

multi-course inflight dining experience created in

are available to over 300 destinations across the

partnership with chefs gathered through The Trotter

flight. To keep your devices charged, individual in-seat power sockets are standard in all business class cabins, as well as in Economy Plus and Economy seats on certain aircraft.

United is a Star Alliance Member Stay connected with the world's largest airline alliance. With the Star Alliance network, customers have seamless travel options from Austin to

Americas.

Project. Enjoy made-to-order signature ice cream

UNITED Economy®

as top-rated wines and champagnes. Sleep-themed

MileagePlus members may earn and use miles on

Relax in ergonomically-designed seats providing up

amenity kits including products from Soho House’s

United and 25 other Star Alliance member airlines,

to 32 inches of legroom. Most aircraft are equipped

Cowshed Spa help flyers stay relaxed and refreshed

and Premier® members are recognized with added

with individual on-demand seat back screens,

during their travels. Sink into sleep with Saks Fifth

benefits around the world. Plus, with more than 970

offering a wide choice of films, TV, music and more.

Avenue luxury bedding – pillows, blankets and

locations, the Star Alliance lounge network is the

On all international flights enjoy a complimentary

duvets.

largest in the world.

sundaes, a dessert cart and à la carte snacks as well

Zanzibar and everywhere in between.

soft drinks UNITED Economy

United Polaris business Class

Weekend supplements: These apply for travel on

Sample fares from London Heathrow

Sample fares From London Heathrow

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, please call for an

New York

From £767

New York

From £2478

accurate quotation.

Chicago

From £823

Chicago

From £2306

Washington D.C.

From £836

Washington D.C.

From £2306

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

Los Angeles

From £945

Los Angeles

From £3135

San Francisco

From £958

San Francisco

From £2992

Sample fares based on low season midweek travel in

economy including taxes & supplements in effect at the

Business class including taxes & supplements in effect

time of printing.

at the time of printing.

receive a discount - details on request

Please note that prices shown are for the lowest available fare at the time of publication and can only be purchased with land arrangements. Prices are subject to change and availability and will vary according to time of travel and date of booking. We will always quote the best available fare for your itinerary and advise you of any special conditions that apply to that fare. Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions. Number of onward connections includes destinations served by United Airlines, Inc. and United Express. Onboard facilities may vary depending on aircraft. Seasonal variations to route schedules may apply. United Polaris travel features, including aircraft and airport configuration, may not be available in all markets and/or flights. Information correct as of February 2017.

FLIGHTS TO AMERICA

three course meal, inflight snacks, wine, beer and

Virgin Atlantic B747

Economy Class

Virgin Atlantic For over 30 years, Virgin Atlantic has been the longhaul airline for people who want flying to be a thrill. Every year, it flies over six million of those people to top business and leisure destinations around the world.

Economy Class

Upper Class

Onboard, settle into your comfy seat with 31

Unwind in the incredible Clubhouse**, where you

inches (over 78cm) seat pitch. Tuck into your tasty

can sip a cocktail or enjoy a delicious meal.

meal choice and enjoy complimentary drinks. Then relax with over 300 hours of award winning entertainment. On night flights, get some rest with the help of your Relax Pack.

Premium Economy

Sample low season economy fares from Boston

from £373

Las Vegas

from £571

Onboard, enjoy total privacy, comfort and space in

Los Angeles

from £530

your Upper Class Suite with direct aisle access. And

Miami

from £447

stay connected with onboard WiFi***.

New York

from £447

Choose from the imaginatively designed menu, then

Orlando

from £418

relax or socialise at the onboard bar, it’s your choice.

San Francisco

from £612

Washington D.C.

from £524

Start the smoothest of journeys with priority

When you’re ready, stretch out for a refreshing,

check in and boarding. Sip a welcome drink in the

undisturbed sleep in your fully flat bed.

dedicated cabin. Stretch out in your wide leather

Before landing, enjoy a well timed wakeup meal.

Orlando

from £751

** Lounge facilities vary at each destination.

Atlanta

from £578

Boston

from £373

seat with 38 inches (over 96cm) seat pitch, while the inseat power keeps your gadgets going. Then enjoy your choice of dishes from the premium menu,

*** Available on selected flights for a fee.

finished perfectly with a liqueur.

From London to:

From Manchester to: Las Vegas

from £646

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 service from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Aberdeen* and Belfast* via Reykjavik to 13 American cities with the opportunity to stopover in Iceland for up to 7 nights at no additional airfare. Offering flights to Boston, Chicago, New York

FLIGHTS TO AMERICA

(JFK & Newark), Washington D.C., Orlando,

Tampa, Philadelphia, 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 inches seat pitch with seat back entertainment system, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and 1x23kg piece of checked hold luggage and 10kg carry-on luggage allowance. Meals and gate to gate Wi-Fi are available to purchase.

Economy Comfort

Sample low season economy fares from

Economy Comfort additionally offers 33 inches

From London to: Boston

from £580

seat pitch, priority check-in, lounge access,

New York

from £580

complimentary alcoholic drinks and inflight meals,

Washington

from £580

headphones included, 2 pieces of checked luggage

Orlando

from £580

of 23kg each and 2 carry-on luggage of no more

Chicago

from £643

than 10 kg each.

Philadelphia

from £580

Saga Class

Tampa

from £580

Denver

from £694

Saga Class offers wider seats, 40 inches seat

Minneapolis

from £643

pitch, priority check-in, lounge access, enhanced

Portland, Oregon

from £694

Seattle

from £694

complimentary meals & alcoholic drinks, noise-

Anchorage

from £694

cancelling headphones and Wi-Fi included.

Sample fares based on low season midweek travel

*Codeshare operated by Air Iceland.

printing.

2 checked luggage allowance of 32kg per piece,

including taxes & supplements in effect at the time of

Sightseer Lounge

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.

Selected Amtrak® Routes

Amtrak Rail Journeys

Sleeper Class Travel

Your journey matters as much as the destination, that’s the main reason many travellers prefer Amtrak

Sleeping Car accommodations provide long distance California Zephyr® San Francisco - Salt Lake City - Chicago travellers the choice of a Roomette, Bedroom or

Rail. Travel in comfort from city to city or cross

Bedroom Suite (two adjoining bedrooms) that can

San Francisco-Chicago: Sleeper Roomette from £622

country, with long-distance trains offering dining as

accommodate one to four people. The daytime

Bedroom from £1144

well as comfortable accommodation.

seating converts to beds at night. Electrical outlets,

Capitol Limited®:

Convenient City to City Travel

climate controls, reading lights, a small closet and

Chicago - Cleveland - Pittsburgh - Washington D.C.

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

Chicago-Washington: Sleeper Roomette from £282

Unlike air travel, Amtrak trains take you from city

Roomettes feature an in-room toilet and washbasin

Bedroom from £527

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

with restrooms and a shower located nearby.

Coast Starlight®:

of additional transportation once you arrive. You

Bedrooms offer a sink and vanity with enclosed

Seattle - Portland - Sacramento - Los Angeles

will enjoy comfortable seating, full amenities, and

toilet and shower facilities. Accessible bedrooms

Seattle-Los Angeles: Sleeper Roomette from £385

friendly service whether you travel from New York to

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

Bedroom from £894

Washington D.C. or Los Angeles to San Diego.

and soap are always included, as are Dining car

Empire Builder®:

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

meals, bottled water, morning coffee and juice, a daily newspaper and the assistance of a Sleeping Car attendant. Sleeper cabin prices are offered as an upgrade from the coach class price (see table

Canadian border. Stunning views and memorable

opposite for examples).

experiences are in store for you. Depending on your

Sleeper Class Dining

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

Amtrak Dining Cars offer a truly unique experience 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.

Seattle-Chicago: Sleeper Roomette from £458 Bedroom from £783 Lake Shore Limited®: Chicago - Cleveland - Albany - New York/Boston Chicago-Boston: Sleeper Roomette from £433 Bedroom from £752 Northeast Corridor®: Boston - New York Philadelphia - Washington - Newport News Prices from

Standard Class Business Class

Boston-New York:

£51

£93

Boston - Washington:

£83

£140

New York - Washington:

£51

£100

New York - Philadelphia: £41

£71

Southwest Chief®: Los Angeles - Flagstaff Albuquerque - Kansas City - Chicago Los Angeles-Chicago: Sleeper roomette from £544 Bedroom from £866 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 95 for additional important Amtrak Rail information

RAIL TRAVEL

connecting lower and upper levels.

Seattle - Portland - Minneapolis - Chicago

New England’s Autumn colours

Cruise along California Coastal Highway 1

Drive historic Route 66

Car Hire 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 HIRE

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

Standard

Group: ECAR / EDAR

Group: CCAR / CDAR

Group: ICAR / IDAR

Group: IFAR

Group: SCAR

Model: Chevrolet Spark

Model: Nissan Versa

Model: Toyota Corolla

Model: Ford Escape

Model: Chrysler 200

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

Model: Chevrolet Tahoe

Model: Cadillac CTSV

Model: Ford Mustang

Model: Dodge Caravan

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

All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking and peak supplements may apply. Bookings are made by car group only and cannot be made for a specific make or model of vehicle. Vehicle descriptions and specifications may not be as shown; luggage space is calculated on medium sized bags. Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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:

94.

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

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

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, Mastercard & American Express cards are accepted.

One way fees apply depending on routings and

Debit cards are not acceptable.

at 9am must be returned by 9am to avoid incurring

are payable locally. Please see page 94 for charges

rentals.

charge, except for Convertible cars rented in San

throughout America. Cars collected at an airport

Francisco between 01 July & 31 August when a

and returned downtown (or vice versa) may incur

$350 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

late fees. Minimum rental period is 1 day for standard which are subject to change. One way rentals within Florida and California are FREE of the one way rentals and 5 days for enhanced and one-way 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.

Additional authorised drivers are charged at approx. $10 per day payable locally unless our Gold rate is taken, where up to 3 additional drivers are included.

Rental Locations Cars are available at most major towns and cities

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 94 Section 2 for additional important information.

Florida

California & Nevada

Rental Prices From:

Fully Inclusive

Gold^

Car Type

Weekly Day Weekly Day

Fully Inclusive

Western USA*

Gold^

Weekly Day Weekly Day

Fully Inclusive

Rest of USA**

Gold^

Weekly Day Weekly Day

Fully Inclusive

Gold^

Weekly Day Weekly Day

Economy 2 door

£195

£38

£240

£44

£195

£38

£240

£44

£230

£50

£276

£57

£230

£50

£276

£57

Compact 4 door

£206

£40

£251

£46

£206

£40

£251

£46

£257

£56

£302

£62

£257

£56

£302

£62

Intermediate 2 door

£216

£261

£48

£216

£42

£261

£48

£279

£60

£324

£67

£279

£60

£324

£67

£48

£293

£54

£248

£48

£293

£54

£332

£69

£377

£75

£332

£69

£377

£75

Standard 2 Door

£248

£48

£293

£54

£248

£48

£293

£54

£304

£64

£350

£71

£304

£64

£350

£71

Full-size 4 door

£248

£48

£293

£54

£248

£48

£293

£54

£312

£66

£357

£73

£312

£66

£357

£73

Full-size SUV 7 Seat

£406

£70

£451

£76

£406

£70

£451

£76

£431

£89

£476

£96

£431

£89

£476

£96

Luxury Car 4 Door

£406

£70

£451

£76

£406

£70

£451

£76

£418

£75

£463

£82

£377

£80

£422

£87

Convertible 2 Seat

£331

£64

£376

£70

£331

£64

£376

£70

£377

£80

£422

£87

£377

£80

£422

£87

Luxury Van 7 Seat

£314

£60

£359

£67

£314

£60

£359

£67

£377

£80

£422

£87

£377

£80

£422

£87

Luxury Van 8 Seat

£499

£91

£544

£97

£499

£91

£544

£97

£592

£107

£637

£114

N/A

Luxury Van 15 Seat

£355

£102

£578

£109

£533

£102

£578

£109

£815

£168

£860

£175

N/A

GPS Satellite Navigation System: This can be added to your booking at the time of reservation for approximately £56 per week / £11 per day. * INCLUDES: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington State and Wyoming. ** EXCLUDES: Hawaii, Manhattan, and New York JFK, Newark and La Guardia airports - call for prices | ^GOLD rentals have a minimum rental period of 4 days. Prices shown are for low season. Peak season prices apply to rentals collected 01July - 15 August and 15 - 31 December; except Florida; 15-31 Dec, only ask for rates CHICAGO O’HARE Airport rentals: a fee of $40 per week, $8 per day, plus tax is payable locally All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking and peak supplements may apply. Bookings are made by car group only and cannot be made for a specific make or model of vehicle. Vehicle descriptions and specifications may not be as shown; luggage space is calculated on medium sized bags. Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

CAR HIRE

£42

Intermediate SUV 5 Seat £248

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.

T-17 Truck Camper

C-30 Interior

C-25 Motorhome

Cruise America Cruise America offers one of the largest 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*• Houston • Las Vegas

The minimum rental period is 7 nights. Rental costs

• Los Angeles • Miami • Minneapolis • Newark

vary from £29 to £373 per day and include:

• New York • Orlando • Phoenix • Philadelphia

• Daily rental • Local taxes • Liability insurance

• Portland • San Diego • San Francisco

• Collision insurance with a deductible/excess fee of

• Salt Lake City • Seattle • Tampa • Washington D.C..

$1000 per occurrence

Rental stations closed on Sunday & Public Holidays.

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

Please call for a quote 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 below) • Newark & Philadelphia $5 per day surcharge

Mileage Costs There are 3 ways to pay for your mileage. Option 1 - 500 mile packs: from £166 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: from £888 for rentals day). Option 3 - Unlimited Mileage Plus: from £1185, each day over 21 days from £35 per day.

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

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

Unlimited mileage as option 2. Plus personal kit for

Choose from one of the following offers when making

each passenger, prep fee and use of generator.

your booking:

*Excess mileage fee is $0.35 per mile. There are no refunds for unused miles. All mileage must be prebooked. Minimum rental charge is 7 nights, minimum rental period is 3 days.

Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep & Oct • 50% off one way fee • 25% off unlimited mileage / Unlimited mileage plus (C30 vehicle only)* • Free Vehicle Kit Jul • 25% off unlimited mileage / Unlimited mileage plus (C19 vehicle only)* • Free Vehicle Kit *For the first 21 days only

*T-17 Truck Camper does not have a shower/WC Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

MOTORHOME RENTAL

of 7-21 days (each additional day is from £35 per

*$2 per day surcharge for Denver rental payable

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 20 | 20-23" | 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.

• One way fees (see table for your routing)

Seattle and Denver are closed 04 Dec 17 - 28 Feb 18 Our Prices include Class C 23 | 23-26’ | Sleeps up to 6

• Daily rental charge • VIP Insurance ($1000 excess) • Supplemental Liability Insurance (increases cover to $1,000,000) Extras: • Mileage packs: £219 per 500 miles • Preparation fee: £230 per rental

• Camping chairs: $9 per chair, camping table free • Generator: $3 per hour • SunPass toll transponder (Orlando only): $5 per night, max $50 per booking • Colorado Road Safety Fee: $9 per night, max. $90 per booking, applies to Denver pickup • New Jersey Security Fee: $5 per night, max. $140 per booking, applies to New York pickup

• Convenience kits: £70 per person

MOTORHOME RENTALS

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

(includes FREE GPS)

Standard Motorhome Daily Rental Prices

One way fees (payable locally)

C 20 from £58 per day

Route: DEN

C 23 from £53 per day

DEN

C 27 from £58 per day

LAS

$200

LAX

$200 $200

MCO

$350 $700 $700

NYC

$350 $700 $700 $200

SEA

$400 $400 $400 $700 $700

SFO

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

A 29 from £79 per day Rentals are charged on a daily basis including collection and drop off days. Rentals spanning one or more date Class A 29 | 29-32’ with slide out | Sleeps up to 6

bands are charged at the appropriate rate each day Minimum rental age is 25, maximum age is 79 Minimum rental period is 7 days

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 -

Local taxes will be added to the fees shown Location Key: DEN-Denver | LAS-Las Vegas | LAX-Los Angeles MCO-Orlando | NYC-New York | SEA-Seattle SFO-San Francisco Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

$400 -

Your Tailor Made Holiday to America...

Lake Powell

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 30 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.

Vibrant New York

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.

Adult from £28; Child from (3-11) £19

Departs: Several times daily Adult

Child (3-11)

48 hour pass from

£58

£49

72 hour pass from

£67

£58

Add one of the following admissions to your pass for only £23

City Sightseeing New York® Night on the Town 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

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: from £198 per person 20 Mins: from £283 per person Heliport & security fees of $35 payable locally

Airport Transfers Shuttle transfers between airports and Manhattan: JFK Airport from

£20 per person

Newark Airport from

£19 per person

La Guardia airport from

£18 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 from:

• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

jaw-dropping view of the city skyline from the Top

Passengers

• Top of the Rock Observation Deck

of the Rock Observation Deck.

JFK Airport

£113

£159

Newark Airport

£119

£166

La Guardia Airport

£91

£139

• 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.

1-3

4-6

Duration: 5 hours

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

Adult from £90, Child (3-11) from £67

only. Minivan transfer prices available on request.

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking. Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Hotel Edison

The Wyndham New Yorker

The Stewart Hotel

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan the Edison was

Built in 1929, the New Yorker is a 43 storey

Formerly the Manhattan NYC, this popular hotel

built in 1931 in the same grand Art Deco style as

architectural marvel of its day. Recently refurbished

is located on 7th Avenue in the midst of Midtown

Radio City Music Hall. Situated in one of the most

to recapture its former grandeur. The hotel is

Manhattan’s fashion district and close to Madison

dynamic sections of New York City, its lights literally

located in midtown Manhattan, close to Madison

Square Garden, Penn Station, the theatre district,

shine on Broadway! Just steps from Times Square,

Square Garden, Penn Station and the Empire State

Empire State Building and Macy’s department store.

walking distance to theatres, Rockefeller Center,

Building with Times Square, the theatre district and

Built in 1929 it combines classic New York décor,

Radio City Music Hall, shopping, dining, and centrally

Central Park all close by.

modern home comforts and friendly, helpful service.

located for business or pleasure. An exciting place

Rooms: 1025 rooms and suites with air-conditioning,

All studios and one and two bedroom suites offer a

to stay in the heart of New York City.

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

living area and kitchen facilities.

Rooms: 900 air-conditioned guestrooms are simply

FREE Internet

Rooms: 618 air-conditioned rooms and suites offer

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

Facilities: restaurant, 24 hour diner, fitness centre,

TV, iHome docking station, Internet, room service

Facilities: restaurant, bar, café, parking

valet parking

Facilities: restaurant, bar, gym, in-room spa services

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Standard 1 Bed

£155

Standard 2 Bed

£188

£214

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Metro Queen

£166

Metro Double

£178

Executive Queen

£190

Added Value: Includes continental Breakfast Child age: 10 years

Child age: 12 years

Room Type

Double

Single

Standard

£162

Triple -

Standard 2 Doubles

£189

£242

Deluxe

£189 £189 -

Studio Suite

£202

Child age: 12 years

Crowne Plaza Times Square

Sheraton Times Square

This popular hotel is right on the corner of

Ideally located on Times Square and right in the

This New York icon is located on 7th Avenue

Broadway & 57th Street, in the heart of Midtown

heart of Manhattan with easy access to Central

between Central Park and Times Square in Midtown

New York’s theatre district within walking distance

Park and fabulous 5th Avenue shopping, this is

Manhattan and is ideally placed for exploring all

of attractions including Times Square, Central Park,

the perfect place to relax after a day exploring. All

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

museums and prestigious shops.

spacious guestrooms are well-equipped and offer

sightseeing enjoy a relaxing drink in the Lobby

Rooms: 480 air-conditioned rooms are spacious and

breathtaking views of Times Square, the Manhattan

Lounge or Library Bar or grab something appetising

contemporary in design, with work desk, flat screen

skyline or the Hudson River.

in the Market bistro.

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

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

Rooms: 1781 rooms and suites offer flat screen TV,

service

coffee maker, safe, iron & board, hair dryer

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

Facilities: Brasserie with spectacular views of

Facilities: restaurant, bar & lounge, swimming pool,

board, room service

Broadway and Times Square, fitness centre

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

Facilities: 4 dining opportunities, 2 bars, fitness

valet parking

centre, FREE Wi-Fi, parking, business centre

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Single

Triple

Standard Queen

£173

Standard Double

£173

£212

Child age: 15 years

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Room Type

Double

Single

King

£209 £209 -

Traditional

£213

2 Doubles

£235

Traditional 2 Doubles

£240

£279

Superior 2 Doubles

£266

£306

Sheraton Club Room

£312

Room Type

Child age: 18 years

Double

Single £235

Triple £275

Triple

Child age: 17 years

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking. Accommodation prices may change dependent on date of occupancy and peak supplements may apply; children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Added value offers are subject to availability and black-out dates and may be withdrawn at any time. Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

NEW YORK HOTELS

Novotel Times Square

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 HOTELS & SIGHTSEEING

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 £45; Child (3-11) from £33

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

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

Double

Single

Triple

Cosy Queen

£149

Market, the waterfront, Monument Square and the

Superior Queen

£189

Seaport district.

Superior Double

£189

£224

Departs Daily: Multiple departures

Deluxe King

£217

Adult from £34; Child (4-12) from £16

Standard

Child age: 17 years

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Bay, Fenway Park, Cambridge, Beacon Hill, Quincy

Room Type

PLUS

Single

Triple

£135 £135 £149

Child age: 17 years

Hilton Boston Back Bay

Marriott Copley Place

Sheraton Boston

Ideally located in the Boston’s most picturesque

This first class hotel is located in the heart of historic

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

neighbourhood at the heart of historic Back Bay, The

Back Bay, on historic Copley Square. Connected to

a fantastic range of boutiques along fashionable

Hilton Boston Back Bay Hotel is only minutes away

the Copley Place Shopping Galleries & Prudential

Newbury Street, and lots of choices for evening

from fantastic shopping at the Prudential Centre,

Centre Arcade it is perfectly located for shopping

entertainment, dining and drinking, the Sheraton is

Newbury Street and Copley Plaza. After walking the

and sightseeing alike.

connected to the shops in the Prudential Centre and

streets of Boston, why not relax in the heated indoor

Rooms: 1,147 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi,

Copley Place Mall. The huge swimming pool is ideal

pool and 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

for relaxing should you need a break from the sights

room service

and shops.

Facilities: Indoor pool, fitness centre, whirlpool,

Rooms: 1,220 air-conditioned rooms and suites

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

feature flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: restaurant, café, coffee shop, swimming

centre, fitness centre, pool, parking

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

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

Double

£169

King

£192 £192 -

Traditional

£174 £174 -

2 Doubles

£169

£194

2 Doubles

£192

Deluxe

£200 £200 -

Traditional 2 Beds

£221

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single £192

Triple £192

Room Type

Double

Single

£221

Triple

£260

Child age: 17 years

Hyatt Regency Boston

The Langham

Located in the heart of downtown Boston, on the

In the heart of the downtown area close to the

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

Freedom Trail and just moments away from Boston

Opera House and Theatre District and just moments

occupies the former Federal Reserve building and

Common and the city’s Theatre District, the Nine

from Boston Common, the well-appointed Hyatt

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

Zero is well placed for all that this historic city has

Regency Boston offers a haven in which to relax

Overlooking the Post Office Square it is within easy

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

after a day exploring. Enjoy signature cocktails and

walking distance of the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall,

close to Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, the waterfront and

New England cuisine at Avenue One or relax in the

and other downtown attractions. Plush, comfortable

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

hotel’s pool and sauna.

rooms and relaxing leisure facilities make it an ideal

perfect location from which to explore the city.

Rooms: 502 air-conditioned rooms feature TV,

choice.

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

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

Rooms: 318 air-conditioned rooms offer cable TV,

centre, parking

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

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

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

Facilities: restaurant, 2 bars, coffee shop, indoor

24 hour room service.

minibar, safe, iHome docking station, hairdryer, iron

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

Facilities: restaurant, café, bar, lounge, indoor

& board, room service

parking, business centre

swimming pool, gym, whirlpool & spa

Our Rating:

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Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

King

£215 £215 -

Queen

£215 £215 -

2 Queen Beds

£268

Child age: 16 years

Our Rating:

PLUS

£268

Room Type Standard 2 Doubles

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

£214

Superior Queen

£270

Deluxe

£335 £335 £405

£268

Child age: 18 years

Child age: 17 years

BOSTON HOTELS

Nine Zero

Holiday Inn Hyannis Cape Cod

Hyannis Harbor Hotel

Bluenose Inn Bar Harbor

This modern hotel is located on the outskirts of

Enjoying a premier location overlooking the harbour

This popular hotel is an ideal base for exploring

Hyannis and is well placed for exploring the myriad

in Hyannis, the Harbor hotel is perfectly placed to

Acadia National Park, with a stuning setting on

attractions of the Cape. Recently renovated, it offers

enjoy all that the town has to offer, being within

Maine’s granite rock coast. Made up of three

contemporary accommodation and a good level

easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. The

buildings, the hotel is just minutes away from a host

of service and is within easy reach of the delightful

lobby features two-toned nautical wood flooring

of attractions which make this corner of Maine one

seafood restaurants of Hyannis harbour.

and a stone fireplace, whilst the rooms have a

of the nation’s most popular retreats.

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

nautically inspired theme.

Rooms: 97 air-conditioned rooms offer TV,

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

Rooms: 138 rooms feature TV, DVD player,

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

service

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

hairdryer, iron & board

Facilities: restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness

fridge, hairdryer, iron & board, most have balcony

Facilities: restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pools,

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

Facilities: restaurant, bar, evening fire pit, seasonal

fitness centre, spa, gift shop, business centre,

public areas, FREE parking

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

parking

business centre, parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£99 £ £99 £113 £ £

Standard

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£93 £93 £107

Child age: 11 years

Kennebunkport Inn This quintessential New England Inn enjoys a central location in Kennebunkport. Originally a tea merchant’s house it has retained much of its original charm and now comprises three buildings; the Inn, the Riverhouse next door and Wharfside across the square. All exude true New England charm and the restaurant is popular with the locals.

Room Type Standard

Double

Single

Triple

£159 £159 £187

Child age: 11 years

Nonantum Resort Kennebunkport

Dan’l Webster Inn Cape Cod This charming boutique style hotel stands proudly

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.

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

NEW ENGLAND HOTELS

Room Type

£ £ £

Child years Child age: age: 17 years

Our Rating:

air-conditioning, coffee maker, iPod docking station, safe, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: restaurant, bar, porch & sun deck, free beach access, FREE Wi-Fi, parking

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

as the centrepiece of Sandwich, as it has for some 300 years. Affording stylish accommodation and high levels of service it is recognised as one of the “Distinguished Inns of North America”. Enjoy the outdoor pool, wander through the carefully manicured gardens, pamper yourself in the hotel spa, and enjoy produce in the restaurant. Rooms: 48 individually styled rooms have air-conditioning, TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, room service Facilities: restaurant, Tavern bar, heated outdoor swimming pool & Jacuzzi (seasonal), spa

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Double

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

Price Per Room Per Night From

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

£156

£177

Classic

£138 £138 -

Carriage Inn

£160

Deluxe

£180 £180 £214

Portside

£229 £225 £247

Child age: 11 years

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Traditional

£157 £157 -

Superior

£178 £178 £206

Child age: 17 years

Commodores Inn Stowe

North Conway Grand Hotel

Red Lion Stockbridge

Enjoying a private lakeside setting in 30 acres

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

The Red Lion Inn is one of the few New England

on the edge of Stowe village in scenic Vermont,

North Conway, one of the most popular resorts in

inns operating continuously since the 18th century.

the Commodores Inn offers comfortable

the Mount Washington Valley, this delightful hotel

A member of the Historic Hotels of America offers

accommodation from which to explore this exquisite

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

comfortable accommodation, friendly service and a

part of New England. The restaurant enjoys a

and makes a comfortable base from which to

range of dining options.

lakeside setting and there’s a spacious common

explore the beautiful White Mountains.

room with fireplace.

Rooms: 108 individually decorated, antique

Rooms: 200 large rooms are well-appointed and

filled rooms and suites, each with its own unique

Rooms: 72 air-conditioned rooms feature TV,

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

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

FREE Wi-Fi, fridge

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

Facilities: restaurant, bar, year-round heated

Facilities: restaurant, bar, seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool, sauna, hot tubs, games room, sun

Facilities: restaurant, bar, indoor pool, seasonal

terrace, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking, fitness room,

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

outdoor pool & hot tub, gift shop, fitness centre, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking

seasonal lake activities

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard

Double

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£106 £106 £121

Child age: 12 years

Room Type Standard

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£98 £98 £112

Child age: 11 years

Room Type Standard

Double

Single

Triple

£151 £151 -

Child age: 17 years

Golden Eagle Stowe

The Wentworth Jackson

The Viking Newport

This moderate hotel is nestled in a park-like setting

Set in the heart of Jackson village, nestled in the

The Viking is located in the heart of Newport’s Historic Hill neighbourhood within walking distance

located ½ mile from Stowe Village with its renowned

Wentworth is a charming New England Inn within

of its many attractions. Exuding all the character

recreational and cultural activities and attractions.

close proximity to a stunning golf course and

and discreet service of a boutique hotel, this historic

Stowe ski area is just minutes away along the

an abundance of year-round, outdoor activities.

landmark was built in 1926 and its elegant public

Mountain road.

Accommodation is provided in the main building

areas give a sense of the lifestyles of the rich and

Rooms: 50 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, coffee

and several cottage buildings around the grounds.

famous; John F Kennedy was a former guest.

maker, fridge, hairdryer

Rooms: 51 individually styled rooms feature TV,

Rooms: 209 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, FREE

Facilities: indoor pool, outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi,

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

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

fitness centre, video/game room, tennis court,

maker, hairdryer, iron & board

Facilities: restaurant, rooftop bar & terrace

sauna, cafe, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking

Facilities: restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, terrace,

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

fitness centre, games room, tennis court, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard

Child age: 11 years

Double

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£128 £128 £142

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From Double

Single

Standard

£221 £208 -

Manor Room

£166

Superior

£250 £235 £283

Newport Room

£166

£195

Deluxe

£416 £403 -

Child age: 11 years

Double

PLUS

Single

Triple

Room Type

Triple

Child age: 16 years

NEW ENGLAND HOTELS

on 80 acres with spectacular mountain views. Ideally majestic White Mountains of New Hampshire, The

Wyndham Historic District Philadelphia The Wyndham enjoys a great location a short walk from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in the heart of Philadelphia with easy access to restaurants, sightseeing and shopping. Comfortable rooms and a range of facilities including a restaurant, rooftop pool and grill bar ensure a comfortable stay in the 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

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

Double

CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA & WASHINGTON D.C. HOTELS

Palmer House® Chicago

Boasting a central downtown location, the Radisson

A historic landmark hotel, dating back to 1871, this

Blu Aqua is steps away from the lakefront and

hotel is ideally located and combines traditional

within walking distance of popular attractions like

elegance with modern facilities. Located on

Millennium Park, Navy Pier, North Michigan Avenue

the Loop it is within close proximity to many of

and the Loop theatre district. Each of the hotel

Chicago’s major attractions; Grant Park, State Street

rooms offers sweeping views of the lakefront,

and South Michigan Avenue shopping are steps

Millennium Park of the cityscape.

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

Rooms: 334 tasteful rooms and suites feature

Navy Pier and the ‘Magnificent Mile’ shops of North

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

Michigan Avenue.

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

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

service

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

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

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

basketball court, spa, FREE Wi-Fi, parking

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

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£112 £112 £112

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

City View King

£165

City View 2 Queen beds

£205

£245

Child age: 11 years

Child age: 18 years

Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago

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

Child age: 17 years

Double

Single

Triple

£119 £119 -

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 maker, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: restaurant, bar, coffee shop, fitness centre, Wi-Fi

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

£136 £136 £149

Deluxe King

£170

Deluxe 2 Doubles

£183

Child age: 17 years

Double

feature TV, Wi-Fi, iPod docking station, safe, coffee

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Standard

Child age: 17 years

Capitol Skyline Washington

screened regular and a restaurant.

Room Type

Room Type Standard

Double

Single

Triple

£168 £168 £168

Child age: 17 years

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.

Mondrian South Beach Miami

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

This superior hotel is located on fashionable West

This superb hotel flaunts a South Beach style

Avenue, a quiet enclave just minutes from the

fusion of cosmopolitan and Art Deco influences

bustling centre of South Beach with spectacular

– combining beachfront elegance with top-notch

views of the Atlantic, Biscayne Bay and downtown

amenities for a luxury Miami Beach experience.

Miami. Within walking distance of acclaimed

Located in the heart of South Beach on a pure white

restaurants as well as casual dining, coffee shops

stretch of sand.

and boutiques, and premier nightlife destinations

Rooms: 790 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen

are also close by.

La Concha Hotel & Spa Key West is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Located directly on Duval Street within walking distance of all major attractions, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. There are great views

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

Rooms: 330 air-conditioned rooms with plasma

hairdryer, 24 hour room service

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

Facilities: oceanfront swimming pool, 3 restaurants,

in-room safe

Originally built in 1925, this landmark property

from the upper floors. Rooms: 160 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker,

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

Facilities: restaurant and bar, pool with cabanas,

the beach, valet parking

kids pool, spa, business centre, FREE self parking

This hotel charges a resort fee of approx $28 per

FREE Internet, mini fridge Facilities: restaurant, coffee shop, bar, outdoor pool, gym, business centre, parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

City View King Studio

£198

Bay View King Studio

£237

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Double

Single

Triple

City View King

£279

Room Type 2 Double Beds

£230

£256

Partial Ocean View King

£306

King Bed

£230

£333

Premium Ocean View King With Balcony Child age: 12 years

Child age: 17 years

FLORIDA HOTELS

night payable at hotel.

Radisson Resort Orlando

Rosen Inn International Drive

Doubletree by Hilton Seaworld

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

Located on the corner of International Drive and

Located at the southern end of International Drive

resorts. It is a beauitfully designed complex just 1½

Sand Lake Road, and is within walking distance

adjacent to Sea World and within minutes of

miles from Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. Other

of shops, restaurants, dinner shows and Wet ‘n

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, shopping,

nearby attractions include the Orlando Convention

Wild®. The Rosen offers value for money holiday

and restaurants, the Doubletree offers superb

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

accommodation with comfortable rooms and a free

accommodation and great facilities.

Kissimmee and numerous shopping malls.

scheduled shuttle service to Orlando’s fantastic attractions of SeaWorld® and Universal Orlando®.

Rooms: 1004 air-conditioned rooms with flat screen

Rooms: 718 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Internet, coffee maker, fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron &

Rooms: 728 air-conditioned rooms feature TV with

safe, coffee maker

board

in-room movies, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, iron & board, safe.

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

Facilities: 2 restaurants and 2 bars, 2 pools, 2 Jacuzzis, tennis courts, fitness centre, FREE shuttle

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

FREE transport to Walt Disney World®, Universal

to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, Universal

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

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

Studios® and Sea World®, parking

FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking

Cove®, FREE self-parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Single

Triple

Standard

£87 £87 £87

Pool View

£97

Our Rating:

Room Type Standard

Located within 10-30 minutes’ drive of the Walt Disney World® area our Executive Homes have a spa or games room, comfortable lounge areas and a pool for cooling off after a day in the parks.

Single

Triple

£60

lounge area with TV, fully-fitted kitchen with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave & dishwasher, washer/dryer, master bedroom with king or queen bed and en-suite bathroom, other bedrooms with one double or two twin beds, screened private pool and deck with pool furniture, games room or spa,

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Resort Room

£103

Tower Room

£128

Premium Resort Room

£158

Child age: 18 years

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort

Inn on 5th Naples This is a comfortable boutique hotel with a great

This first class hotel overlooks the picturesque Gulf of Mexico and sits on 10 beautiful acres of white sandy beach. The hotel is within walking distance of

Home facilities: Dining area with table & chairs,

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Child age: 18 years

Executive VIllas Orlando

FLORIDA HOTELS & VILLAS

PLUS

£97

Child age: 18 years

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

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

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

Clearwater’s best restaurants and activities. Rooms: 416 air-conditioned rooms with TV, Internet, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, safe, fridge. Facilities: 2 swimming pools, fitness centre, beach access, 2 restaurants and pool side bar, organised children’s activities, parking

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

pool heating available at a supplement between

pool, gym, health spa, concierge, laundry,

September and June.

FREE valet parking

Please see page 95 section 6 for additional information

Our Rating:

Price Per Villa From

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Villa Type

Sleeps

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom 5 Bedroom

Per Week Per Night

Room Type

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

£200

£226

Standard

£125 £125 £137

Club Level Suite

£312

£802

£115

Standard

£907

£130

Harbour View

£219

£245

£1000

£143

Partial Gulf View

£239

£265

6 Bedroom

£1190

£170

7 Bedroom

£1431

£204

Double

Single £312

Triple £376

Child age: 17 years

Child age: 15 years

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking. ~Accommodation prices may change dependent on date of occupancy and peak supplements may apply; children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Added value offers are subject to availability and black-out dates and may be withdrawn at any time. Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Jackson Square - 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.

Holiday Inn Chateau Le Moyne

Hotel Monteleone

Located in the heart of downtown, next to the

Enjoying an unbeatable location in the heart of New

Located in the centre of the French Quarter and

Superdome, Smoothie King Centre and Champions

Orleans, just one block from Bourbon Street in the

family-owned for over a 100 years, the Hotel

Square. Take a ride on the Loyola Avenue Streetcar,

famous French Quarter, this popular hotel is part of

Monteleone takes pride in its hard earned reputation

which passes directly in front of the hotel, or take

the Holiday Inn group. With wrought-iron balconies

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

a walk to the historic French Quarter, Arts District,

and shaded courtyards, this historic hotel is just

world famous Royal Street, the Hotel Monteleone is

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and the scenic

minutes from the bars of Bourbon Street and yet far

your gateway to the French Quarter and is a block

Mississippi Riverfront – all located within easy reach.

enough away to guarantee a good night’s sleep.

from the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street.

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

Rooms: 171 air-conditioned rooms offer TV,

Rooms: 600 rooms with flatscreen TV, coffee maker,

air-conditioning, coffee maker, iPod docking station,

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

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

safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service

room service

radio

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

Facilities: breakfast room, bar, courtyard with

Facilities: restaurant, bar, rooftop pool, full service

Starbucks® Coffee, outdoor pool, fitness centre,

heated outdoor swimming pool, business centre,

spa, fitness centre, business centre, parking

Wi-Fi, parking

valet parking

Our Rating:

PLUS

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard

Child age: 15 years

Double

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£147 £147 £147

Room Type Standard

Child age: 16 years

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£132 £132 £145

Room Type Deluxe

Double

Single

Triple

£154 £154 £154

Child age: 17 years

NEW ORELANS HOTELS

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Crowne Plaza Memphis Well positioned in downtown Memphis, the Crowne Plaza is conveniently located within walking distance of the Memphis trolley system which provides easy access to both the business district and the local tourist attractions. The Beale Street entertainment district is within an easy walk and there’s an outdoor pool for a little relaxation after a day of sightseeing. Rooms: 230 well-appointed and air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, fitness centre, business centre, parking

The Guesthouse at Graceland

Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis

Just steps away from Graceland Mansion, the

This downtown hotel is conveniently located across from the famous Peabody Hotel, next to the AutoZone Ballpark. Just two blocks from Beale Street Historic District with its many attractions and within walking distance of many restaurants and other Memphis highlights. The mighty Mississippi river is moments away. Rooms: 192 rooms feature air-conditioning, TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: restaurant, bar, sushi bar, coffee shop, heated outdoor pool, fitness room, FREE Wi-Fi, business centre, valet parking

Our Rating:

PLUS

Room Type Standard

Double

Triple

£162 £162 £176

Child age: 17 years

Within easy access to the Titan Stadium, Nashville Convention Centre, Ryman Centre and some of

MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE HOTELS

the finest restaurants in downtown Nashville, this

friendly hotel is located about a mile from historic 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:

Double

Triple

£160 £160 £174

away from home” at Graceland, where guests enjoy royal treatment and world-class amenities that would make the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll proud. Rooms: 450 well-appointed rooms feature TV, FREE Wi-Fi, media hub, mini fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, room service Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, pool bar, outdoor pool,

Price Per Room Per Night From Triple

Room Type

£149

£162

Standard

Double

Single

Triple

£162 £126 £176

Child age: 17 years

Millennium Maxwell House

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

Wi-Fi, gourmet coffee maker, CD player, minibar, 24 hour room service Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, spa, fitness centre, FREE Wi-Fi in public rooms, parking

Facilities: restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, gym, tennis, free shuttle bus to downtown, FREE parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

character of Graceland. It’s an incredible “home

Single

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard

Standard

hotel reflects Elvis’ personal style and the unique

Double

Child age: 17 years

Best Western Music Row Nashville

Room Type

always showed his guests; every aspect of this new

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

warm Southern hospitality that Elvis Presley

FREE Wi-Fi, parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Guest House at Graceland is inspired by the same

Room Type Standard

Double

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£141 £141 -

Room Type Superior King

Double

Single

Triple

£226

Added Value: Includes continental breakfast Child age: 16 years

Child age: 17 years

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

Las Vegas Nights

Grand Canyon Helicopter & Valley of Fire Champagne Landing Flight

fountains and the never-fading light of the Luxor

Transfer to Boulder City and fly by Helicopter over

Transfer to Boulder City and take a seat in a

pyramid. Price includes champagne toast and hotel

the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and ancient Volcanoes

luxurious 5 Star Helicopter. Your Pilot will narrate the

pick-up.

to the Grand Canyon. Check-in to your climate

entire experience as you see Hoover Dam, Bypass

controlled cabin at the Grand Canyon West Rim

Bridge, Lake Mead and ancient volcanoes before

Hualapai Ranch featuring bathroom with shower.

the wonders of the Grand Canyon open up before

Savour a Western-style meal at the Dance Hall.

you. Nothing compares to the experience, photo

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

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

viewpoints and Indian cultural points of interest. See

stunning overlook of the World famous Valley of Fire

live Native American Tribal dances and learn about

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

the Hualapai’s proud culture and colourful history.

the true beauty of the Valley of Fire, the contrasting

Return to Las Vegas by road.

colours and striking rock formations have been

over the mega resorts of the Las Vegas Strip from the New York-New York skyline to the Bellagio

Departs: Daily Flight Duration: 15 minutes From £94 per person including hotel pickup

Wind Dancer Experience an exhilarating helicopter tour as you fly over Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and Fortification Hill along with many other breathtaking views. Descend and land 3,500 feet into the Grand Canyon in Hualapai Indian Territory. Champagne, beverages and a light snack will be served 300 feet above the mighty Colorado River. Fly back through the Grand Canyon, view the red rock formations of the Bowl of Fire and conclude your adventure over Downtown Las Vegas.

featured in many Hollywood movies.

Departs Daily: at approximately 9am

Departs: daily from Las Vegas hotels

Duration: 4 hours (hotel to hotel)

Duration: 24 hours

Departs: daily from Las Vegas hotels

From £470 per person including hotel pick-up.

From £618 per person (based on 2 sharing)

Duration: 4 hours

An afternoon version is available with a sunset

From £386 per person

return over the Las Vegas Strip, add £25 per person.

LAS VEGAS SIGHTSEEING

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

Vegas Nights is an amazing helicopter tour flying

Luxor

Planet Hollywood

MGM Grand

This Egyptian themed hotel is a 30-story bronze

The hippest hotel on the Strip, the Planet Hollywood

One of the biggest hotels in the world, MGM Grand

glass pyramid and a mixture of ancient Egypt and

boasts beautifully designed guest rooms and more

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

Las Vegas fantasy are sure to please you, and the

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

intersections at Tropicana Avenue. With a spa &

110ft Sphinx makes an impressive doorman! The

wide range of dining options from gourmet to fast

health club, numerous shops and a huge swimming

lavish rooms have a unique view of either the Strip,

food, Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara for a little

pool complex complete with lazy river, celebrity chef

the mountains, or the fabulous pool.

pampering and Gallery Nightclub and the Pussycat

dining and The Cirque du Soleil® production, KÀ,

Rooms: 4408 air-conditioned rooms offer TV,

Dolls Burlesque for night-time entertainment.

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

FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board

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

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

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

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

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

bathrooms.

Facilities: 17 restaurants & cafés, bars, nightclubs,

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

arena, showroom, casino, 5 swimming pools

2 outdoor swimming pools, spa & health club

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

(charge), shopping mall.

FREE parking

6 restaurants & bars, shopping mall

This hotel charges a mandatory resort fee of approx $35 per day, payable locally.

Resort fee Included

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Single

Triple

Pyramid King

£32

Pyramid Queen

£34

Tower Luxury Suite

£91

Room Type

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

King Bed

£98

2 Queen Beds

£121

£159

No child discounts

Room Type

Double

Single

West Wing King

£52

Triple -

Grand King

£62

Grand 2 Queen Beds

£67

£77

Tower Spa Suite

£92

£102

No child discounts

Vdara

The Venetian

Bellagio

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

This deluxe hotel, inspired by the beauty and charm

Inspired by the Italian village of Bellagio, this

CityCenter complex between Bellagio and ARIA

of Renaissance Venice, has its own replica of the

deluxe hotel brings a level of elegance, grace and

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

Grand Canal and features Venetian inspired touches

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

non-smoking and soaring 57 storeys high it features

and decor. Rooms are modern European style and

choreographed fountains is a Vegas must-see. The

a split-level spa and rooftop swimming pool offering

feature a sunken lounge.

reception has a feature ceiling of Murano glass and

quiet and sophisticated relaxation. Sumptuous

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

the shopping arcade is to die for.

hairdryer, safe, marble bathroom with TV

Rooms: 3933 air-conditioned rooms with TV,

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

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

rooms and suites have expansive views of the city. Rooms: 1495 exquisitely furnished suites feature air-conditioning, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, DVD/ CD player, MP3 dock, kitchen with hob & microwave, room service

LAS VEGAS HOTELS

$37 per day, payable locally. Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

No child discounts

This hotel charges a mandatory resort fee of approx

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

room service

Canal Shops

Facilities: 20 restaurants, bars and cafés, 5 outdoor pools, nightclub, showroom, casinos, whirlpool,

Facilities: rooftop swimming pool, spa, gym, Market

fitness centre, spa, shops, botanical gardens

Cafe Vdara, bar, CityCenter fine art collection

This hotel charges a mandatory resort fee of approx

This hotel charges a mandatory resort fee of approx $40 per day, payable locally.

Resort fee Included

$40 per day, payable locally.

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Studio Suite

£103

£144

Luxury Suite

£199

Resort King

£128

Studio Fountain View Suite £126

£126

£168

Bella Suite

£232

£297

Strip View Double

£144

£174

Vdara Suite

£144

£183

Fountain View King

£160

No child discounts

£144

Child age: 11 years

Triple

No child discounts

The stunning Grand Canyon

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 Room Type

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

South Lodge Standard Room

£113

£125

£157

£168

Room Type

Child age: 14 years

Double

Single

£95 £95 £108

Standard 1 Double

£265

Deluxe

£120 £120 £132

Standard 2 Doubles

£321

£338

Deluxe

£432 £432 £449

Child age: 11 years

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From

Standard

North Lodge Standard Room

Our Rating:

Single

Triple

Room Type

Triple

Child age: 16 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,

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

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

pool whilst enjoying some spectacular scenery.

fridge

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

Facilities: 2 restaurants, indoor pool, outdoor hot

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

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

balcony

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

Facilities: 4 restaurants and grills, lounge bar, coffee shop, outdoor pool (seasonal), FREE parking,

Facilities: restaurant, café and gift shop,

FREE Wi-Fi in Lobby and Driftwood lounge

FREE parking Our Rating:

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Western Cabin

£145

£158

Standard

Motel Room

£164

£176

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 Wild-West movies.

NATIONAL PARK HOTELS

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£56 £56 £56

Child age: 16 years

Gouldings Trading Post & Lodge

Our Rating:

Rooms: 62 air-conditioned rooms with TV, private

Room Type Traditional

Double

Single

Triple

£81 £81 £95

Lake View

£88

£102

Marina View

£201

£224

Child age: 17 years

Grant Village Yellowstone

The View Monument Valley

Named after president Ulysses S. Grant who

The only hotel within the Monument Valley National

signed the law establishing Yellowstone as the

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

world’s first national park, Grant Village is situated

landscape. Offering superb unobstructed views of

on the southwestern shore of Yellowstone Lake,

the world-famous Mittens landmarks from every

approximately 20 miles from Old Faithful, and is the

room it was built by Native Americans and designed

nearest location to Grand Teton National Park.

to respect the sacred location and follows Navajo

Rooms: 300 attractively furnished motel-style

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

rooms with telephones and ensuite bathroom

or walking tours to truly experience the majestic beauty of this spectacular wilderness.

balconies, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker,

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, gift shop on site

fridge

Please note that all park accommodations are

Facilities: indoor pool, restaurant, museum,

non-smoking reflecting the natural surroundings

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

of Yellowstone. TVs, radios, air-conditioning, and

room

internet are not available.

Trading Post general store, FREE Wi-Fi in lobby

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

Standard

£106 £106 £119

Hillside Suite

£155

Child age: 7 years

£155

Room Type Premium Room

Rooms: 93 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, fridge, balcony, microwave, coffee maker Facilities: restaurant (no alcohol), deli, gym,

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

£303

£325

Standard 2 Queen Beds

Double

Single

Triple

£229

£243

£168

Child age: 11 years

Child age: 12 years

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.

City Tour

Universal Studios Hollywood™

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 Hollywood), Century City, Long Beach (inc. Queen Mary), Santa Monica, Newport Beach, Disneyland, Redondo Beach, Venice Beach: from £15 per person

the stars shop and browse in exclusive shops like

Newport Beach:

from £23 per person

Fred Hayman, Giorgio Armani and Gucci.

North Hollywood:

from £25 per person

Visit some of the magnificent homes of selected

Huntington Beach:

from £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 International Airport to:

Passengers

1-3

4-6

Downtown LA, Beverly Hills, Hollywood

£209 £260

North Hollywood, Studio City,

£180

£260

Huntington Beach

£215

£321

Anaheim

£232 £352

Long Beach, Malibu,

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

and home of 20th Century Fox Movie Studios. On to Farmers Market where the food is the freshest, the produce only the best and gift shops are unique.

Adult £104; Child (3-9) £99

Disneyland Resort® 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 £43; Child from (3-11) £31

is waiting for you at Disneyland! This tour operates only from Los Angeles. Departs: daily at 9am Duration: 10 hours Adult from £185; Child (3-8) from £173

only. Minivan transfer prices available on request. Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking. Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

LOS ANGELES SIGHTSEEING

Airport Transfers

Crowne Plaza LAX

Beverly Hills Marriott

The Garland

Ideally located close to the airport terminals and

Located in close proximity to Beverly Hills with

A popular hotel set in seven acres of tree shaded

connected by a free shuttle bus, the Crowne Plaza

Rodeo Drive just a short walk away. A short drive

grounds and gardens; the Spanish influence is hard

offers superior accommodation. There’s an outdoor

from Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Walk of

to ignore and the hotel is almost mission-style in

pool and a fitness centre to rejuvenate after a flight

Fame, Universal Studios and downtown Los Angeles. design. With lots of amenities it’s a short distance

and a comfortable bar to relax and unwind, a choice

Rooms: 248 stylish air-conditioned rooms have TV,

of restaurants and well-appointed, spacious rooms for a good night’s sleep. Rooms: 613 air-conditioned rooms feature 1 king or 2 double beds, TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer

from Universal Studios Hollywood® and Warner

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

Brothers Studios.

board, CD player

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

Facilities: restaurant, bar, outdoor heated swimming

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

pool, whirlpool spa and fitness centre, gift shop,

Facilities: outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi™,

FREE Wi-Fi, parking

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

Facilities: 4 restaurants, bar, outdoor pool, fitness

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

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£139 £139 £165

Child age: 16 years

LOS ANGELES HOTELS

Room Type Standard

Double

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£290 £290 £316

Child age: 11 years

Room Type Standard

Double

Single

Triple

£245 £245 £272

Child age: 18 years

Millennium Biltmore

Loews Hollywood

Beverly Hilton

A Los Angeles landmark in downtown Los Angeles,

The star of Hollywood & Highland Centre, Loews

Standing at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and

the Biltmore exudes old-world charm and style. Its

Hollywood Hotel features posh amenities and

Santa Monica Boulevard, the Beverly Hilton is an

famous façade has starred in many films and the

unparalleled service; from the commanding location

icon of glamour and luxury. Located in the heart of

hotel hosted the presidential campaign of John

with stunning views to expansive guestrooms and

Beverly Hills within walking distance of Rodeo Drive

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

cosmopolitan cuisine. Boasting an enviable address

& Century City it has a rich tradition of hosting red

Concert Hall and for exploring the city with good

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

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

public transport right on the doorstep. Rooms

for enjoying all that Tinseltown has to offer.

feature a classic and elegant décor and the hotel bar

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

Rooms: 632 air-conditioned rooms and suites with

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

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

bar, coffee maker

Rooms: 683 air-conditioned rooms & suites offer TV,

hairdryer, iron & board, room service. Hollywood

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

rooms face the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood sign.

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

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

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offers great opportunities for celebrity spotting.

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Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

King Bed

£158

2 Double Beds

£197

£237

Child age: 12 years

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Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Standard Double

£321

Standard 2 Doubles

£321

£347

Hollywood Sign Double

£374

Hollywood Sign 2 Doubles £374

£374

£400

Child age: 17 years

outdoor swimming pool, parking

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Standard

£311

£338

Deluxe Queen

£351

£377

Child age: 17 years

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,

celebrated transatlantic ships of her time, her firstclass 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

Facilities: restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness room, business centre, laundry, valet parking

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flat-screen TV, iPod dock, room service, Internet Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, café, deli, sun deck, gym, health spa

Single

Triple

1 Double Bed

£224

2 Double Beds

£224

£237

Child age: 17 years

Room Type

Double

Deluxe Outside Stateroom £159 Family Stateroom

options this hotel is well placed for exploring Hollywood and Beverly Hills. It offers large, comfortable rooms and a free weekday shuttle

FREE Internet, fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: IHOP restaurant, sun deck, gym, laundry,

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Double

where you will find superb dining and shopping

FREE parking

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its lively pier, and from Third Street Promenade,

Rooms: 123 air-conditioned rooms offer TV,

Rooms: 314 air-conditioned staterooms have

hairdryer, iron & board, room service

Located a short drive from the Santa Monica Beach,

service to the Santa Monica Beach and shops.

floating hotel.

FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge, microwave,

Room Type

water from downtown Long Beach. One of the most

BW Plus Gateway Santa Monica

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£159

£193

Child age: 17 years

Room Type Standard

Double

Single

Triple

£212 £212 £219

Child age: 17 years

Huntley Santa Monica Beach

Loews Santa Monica

The Hilton Anaheim is located one block from

Surrounded by vibrant city and ocean vistas the

The Loews enjoys a prime location on the Santa

Disneyland® Resort, next door to the Anaheim

Huntley Santa Monica Beach is an icon, blending

Monica beachfront with breathtaking views over the

Convention Center and surrounded by a wide

breezy Southern California surroundings with

Pacific Ocean, whilst Santa Monica’s Third Street

variety of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shopping

modern décor and style. Its location offers easy

Promenade, with its abundance of restaurants and

venues.

access to Santa Monica’s acclaimed beaches, Pier,

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

Rooms: 1572 air-conditioned rooms have TV, clock

and the Third Street Promenade; the top floor bar

sundeck you can enjoy glorious sunset views over

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

and restaurant affords unrivalled ocean vistas.

the Pacific Ocean.

hair dryer

Rooms: 204 air-conditioned rooms and suites offer

Rooms: 342 air-conditioned rooms feature TV,

Facilities: restaurant, food court, Starbucks® coffee

60” flat screen TV, FREE Wi-Fi, DVD player, minibar,

FREE Wi-Fi, minibar, coffee maker,

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

24 hour room service

service

Facilities: restaurant, 2 bars, pool bar, heated

Facilities: panoramic restaurant, bar, café, fitness

outdoor pool, gym, whirlpool, health spa, steam

centre, business centre, FREE Wi-Fi

rooms, sauna, FREE Wi-Fi, parking

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

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Standard Double

£145

Standard 2 Doubles

£145

Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

City View

£422

£460

Superior King

Ocean View

£487

£526

Superior 2 Queen Beds £396 £396 £425 Coastal View King

Child age: 17 years

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Child age: 16 years

Double

Single

Triple

£383

£418

Child age: 17 years

LOS ANGELES AREA HOTELS

Hilton Anaheim & Towers

Carmel Mission Inn This French style country inn is located on Highway 1 in Carmel. The coastline of Big Sur, Point Lobos, and the 17-mile Drive, are within a short driving distance. This hotel is in the ideal location to explore all the Monterey Bay area and enjoys a peaceful setting amidst lush landscaped gardens. Rooms: 165 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & board, iPod docking station, fridge Facilities: restaurant, bar, coffee shop, heated outdoor pool, fitness centre, FREE parking,

BW Plus Peppertree Inn Santa Barbara

Hyatt Regency Monterey The resort style Hyatt Regency is set amidst lush

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,

gardens and golf fairways, just minutes from the attractions of downtown Monterey, including Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium and offers a range of leisure and fitness facilities.

La Cumbe shopping centre and 5 minute drive from

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

the beach.

iPod docking station, coffee maker, fridge, safe,

Rooms: 150 air-conditioned rooms with patio or

hairdryer, iron & board

balcony offer TV, DVD player, FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer,

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

coffee maker, iron & board, fridge, safe

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

Facilities: restaurant, cocktail lounge, 2 heated

FREE Wi-Fi

pools, 2 whirlpools, fitness centre, shop, FREE parking, FREE Wi-Fi

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CALIFORNIA COAST & SAN DIEGO HOTELS

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

1 King Bed

£171

1 Queen Bed

£170

2 Queen Beds

£196

£227

2 Queen Beds

£183

£195

Child age: 12 years

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Child age: 12 years

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

King

£130 £130 -

2 Double Beds

£130

£162

Child age: 16 years

Marriott Monterey

Loews Coronado Beach Resort Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

In the heart of historic downtown Monterey, and

This deluxe hotel is nestled on a private 15-acre

Located on San Diego’s Mission Bay and offering

surrounded by the attractions of the spectacular

peninsula off the quiet island of Coronado, one of

marvellous amenities, easy access to San Diego’s

Monterey Peninsula, the Monterey Marriott enjoys

Southern California’s much-admired destinations.

attractions, and impeccable service. Enjoy the

an ideal location within walking distance of Del

Guests have direct access to the Silver Strand State

luxurious spa or relax on the pool deck and watch

Monte Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row and

Beach along a private pathway and can hire paddle

the boats on the marina. After a day sightseeing

Monterey Bay Aquarium.

and sail boats.

enjoy a relaxing drink and the best of Californian

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

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

cuisine in the hotel’s waterfront restaurant.

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

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

Rooms: 429 air-conditioned rooms feature TV,

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

room service

Wi-Fi, iPod® docking station, coffee maker, safe,

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

Facilities: 3 restaurants, bar, 3 outdoor pools,

hairdryer, iron & board

2 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

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Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Double

Child age: 12 years

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

£240

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Resort View Double

£238

£258

Lanai Room

£243

£276

Resort View King

£238

View Room

£282

£314

Marina View Double

£266

£289

Marina Suite

£309 £309 £314

Child age: 17 years

Child age: 16 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.

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: Twice daily (except 25 December)

Duration: 14 hours

Duration: 3½ hours | Adult from £58; Child from (5-11) £34

Adult from £177; Child (0-11) from £134

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

International Airport and Downtown Hotels: From £17 per person Private sedan transfers from San Francisco International Airport to: Passengers

1-3 4-7

San Francisco Hotels from £129

£240

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

Duration: 9 hours

Duration: 20 minute flight plus transfer time

Adult from £84; Child (5-11) from £52

Adult from £182; Child (2-12) from £140

(except Thanksgiving, 25 Dec and 01 Jan) Adult from £55; Child (5-11) from £36 Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking. Please see pages 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING

Airport Transfers

Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf The Tuscan

Handlery Union Square

Located just a short walk from Fisherman’s Wharf,

This is a charming, European-style hotel, located

This very popular hotel has been beautifully

this popular hotel is two blocks from the cable car

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

renovated to a very high standard offering classic

turnaround and right by many of the city’s main

from the cable car turnaround to Union Square.

San Franciscan style and comfort. Set in the heart of

attractions including the Alcatraz ferry dock, North

In the cosy lobby complimentary coffee, tea and

the city by Union Square’s finest shops, boutiques

Beach and historic Fort Mason. It offers many

biscotti are served each morning, and on return

and galleries and in the middle of the Theatre and

conveniences including an outdoor pool. Some

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

restaurant district it has been run by the same family

rooms offer views across the bay to Alcatraz Island.

fireside wine reception a pleasant way to start the

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

Rooms: 585 air-conditioned rooms offer cable TV,

evening.

and Fisherman’s Wharf is just around the corner.

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

Rooms: 221 air-conditioned rooms feature, fridge,

Rooms: 377 air-conditioned rooms with TV, FREE

safe, room service.

32” flat-screen TV, CD player, iPod dock, FREE Wi-Fi,

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

Facilities: 2 restaurants, cocktail lounge, fitness

coffee maker, iron & board, room service.

safe

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

Facilities: restaurant, lobby, garden courtyard,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pool, sun

business centre

Internet, gym (charge).

deck, fitness centre, valet parking

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Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type Standard Room

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

£238

£264

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Double

Single

Triple

Standard 1 Double

£218

Room Type Historic Room

£230

£245

Standard 2 Doubles

£271

£297

Premier Room

£301

£314

Family Suite

£475

£488

Added Value: FREE American Breakfast for 2 people Child age: 18 years

Child age: 17 years

The Argonaut

Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf

Westin St. Francis

This superior boutique hotel is located in a prime

Enjoying an excellent location on Fisherman’s Wharf,

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

position on Fisherman’s Wharf in a lovingly restored

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

this beautiful hotel offers luxurious comfort, and

1907 San Francisco warehouse. Close by are the

Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz Island and cruise boats

convenience and is ideally situated to explore

shops, restaurants and entertainment of Fisherman’s

are all close by. Add well appointed rooms and an

all that San Francisco has to offer. Overlooking

Wharf, and across the street the cable car for easy

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

Union Square and just minutes from Chinatown,

access to downtown San Francisco and Union

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

the Theatre District and the Financial District.

Square.

SAN FRANCISCO HOTELS

Rooms: 252 air-conditioned rooms with TV,

per room | Child age: 14 years

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

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

Facilities: restaurant, bar, coffee shop, fitness centre,

valet parking,

spa, business centre, valet parking

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Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Standard 1 Queen Bed

£266

Standard 2 Queen Beds

£279

£306

Child age: 17 years

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Room Type Standard

Child age: 17 years

Double

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Single

Triple

£189 £189 £215

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Classic Queen

£193

Traditional King

£207

Traditional 2 Doubles

£207

£246

Deluxe

£247 £247 £287

Child age: 17 years

Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite Valley Lodge

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

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whirlpools, 2 restaurants, bar, FREE parking

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Standard Mountain View

£115

River View

£133

Traditional Room

River Terrace Inn Napa Valley

Single

Triple

Room Type

£196

£209

Deluxe

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.

£158 £158 £176

Premium

£189 £189 £208

Cottage Room

£189

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

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Doubletree Sonoma Wine Country

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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

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Single

Triple

Room Type

Village View

£187

£220

Standard

River View

£223

Child age: 17 years

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 guest rooms. 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

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

£208

Well located in downtown Portland just a few

Rosa and Petaluma and less than an hour’s drive

Room Type

£189

Triple

Benson Hotel Portland

Located in the heart of Sonoma County near Santa

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Single

Child age: 17 years

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

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

Double

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

£141

£154

Deluxe

Double

Single

Triple

£183 £183 £203

Child age: 17 years

YOSEMITE & WINE COUNTRY HOTELS

Sitting on the banks of the Napa River near the

Child age: 17 years

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Child age: 12 years

No child discounts

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Seattle Airport Transfers

Crowne Plaza Seattle

Mayflower Park Hotel

Airport transfers are available using both regular

This first class hotel offers a distinctive style and an

Enjoying a downtown location just minutes from

coach shuttle or as private transfers by car.

ideal location in Downtown Seattle, a few blocks

Pike Place Market and surrounded by shops and

Shuttle transfers between Seattle Tacoma

from the historic Pike Place Market or the new

restaurants. This elegant boutique style hotel

Seattle Central Library. Indulge yourself at hundreds

offers everything you need; built in 1927 it has been

of downtown stores, including Westlake Center and

lovingly restored with crystal chandeliers, gleaming

Pacific Place shopping malls. The hotel also puts

brass and period antiques. The light rail to the

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

airport is just moments away.

including the beautiful 5th Avenue and Paramount

Rooms: 189 elegantly appointed rooms and

International Airport and Downtown Hotels: from £18 per person Private Sedan or Limousine transfers from Seattle Passengers

1-3

4-6

Airport to Downtown Hotels from

£117

£240

Airport to Cruise Terminal from

£135

£243

Hotel to Cruise terminals from

£135

£243

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

Theatres.

suites are individually designed and feature air-

Rooms: 415 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Wi-Fi,

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

iron & board, coffee maker, hairdryer, fridge

hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service

Facilities: restaurant, bar, fitness centre, business

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

centre, parking

concierge

Seattle City Tour Explore Seattle by minibus and visit Downtown

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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

Standard

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

£161

£188

Classic Queen

£209

Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

£236

£258

Duration: 3 hours

Triple

Adult from £55; Child (3-12) from £41 Child age: 17 years

Child age: 17 years

Warwick Hotel

Fairmont Olympic

The Edgewater

Enjoying a superb location in downtown bordering

This deluxe hotel a Seattle landmark offering

Perfectly located right on Pier 67 with outstanding

Seattle’s Belltown neighbourhood, two blocks from

comfort and impeccable service. Ideally located in

views over Puget Sound and Elliott Bay, the Olympic

the monorail station and four blocks from Pike Place

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

Mountains and the city skyline, The Edgewater is

Market, the Warwick offers a welcoming atmosphere

exciting attractions, including the famous Pike Place

Seattle’s only luxury waterfront hotel. The wooden

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

Market, Seattle Waterfront, and Space Needle,

décor and rock fireplaces give a look and feel of a

cocktail in the bar or enjoy a French inspired meal in

plus a multitude of museums, theatres, shops and

northwest fishing lodge and the hotel’s restaurant

the restaurant.

restaurants.

terrace is a superb place to dine in the summer

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

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

months with lovely waterfront views.

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

CD player, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer

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

hairdryer, iron & board, floor to ceiling window with

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

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

SEATTLE HOTELS

Juliet balcony, 24 hour room service

fitness centre, parking

& board, room service

Facilities: restaurant, bar, indoor pool and whirlpool,

Facilities: restaurant, bar, gym, boutique, gift shop,

fitness centre, sauna, business centre, parking

business centre, parking

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Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

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Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Executive Double

£198

£225

Deluxe King

£344

Premier Double

£224

£251

Deluxe 2 Doubles

£344

Executive King Suite

£371

Child age: 12 years

Child age: 18 years

PLUS

Room Type

Double

Single

City View

£194

Triple £221

£384

Water View

£238

£264

Water Front

£309

£343

Child age: 17 years

Coconut Waikiki

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki

This charming boutique hotel enjoys a great location

Ideally located on Kalakaua Avenue and across

Located just two blocks from world famous Waikiki

within a few minutes’ walk of excellent shopping

the road from the white sandy Waikiki Beach,

Beach and one block from the centre of Waikiki’s

and dining, and three blocks from the beach and

the Sheraton is surrounded by restaurants, bars

shopping, dining and nightly entertainment, the

the Waikiki Beachwalk. In-room kitchenettes are

and nightlife. Gracing the site of the estate of the

Courtyard by Marriott offers a true urban oasis

perfect for grabbing a quick snack, and there are

Island’s last princess the hotel offers comfortable

nestled in the heart of Waikiki. With two outdoor

also barbecue grill areas for guests’ use set around

accommodation in a great location.

pools for relaxing away from that glorious beach

the pool courtyard.

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

or after a day sightseeing and comfortable

Rooms: 80 air-conditioned rooms feature flat-

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

accommodation, it’s an ideal Waikiki choice.

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

board, room service

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

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

Facilities: 2 restaurants, food court, gym, outdoor

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

Facilities: outdoor pool with sundeck, gym,

pool, Hawaiian entertainment, parking

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

barbecue grills, laundry

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

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

£169

City View King

PLUS

Room Type

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

City View

£209

£309

King or Queen with Balcony £242

Double

Single £242

Triple -

Tower Partial Ocean View

£225

£324

Deluxe Balcony

£255

Princess Pool View

£246

£346

Bedroom Suite

£319

£351

Added Value: FREE continental breakfast Child age: 17 years

Child age: 17 years

Child age: 18 years

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

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

City View

£223

£275

Resort View

£211

£275

Resort Room

£319

£416

Deluxe Mountain View

£236

£288

Ocean View

£288

£352

Partial Ocean View

£347

£444

Deluxe Ocean View

£288

£340

Tower Ocean View

£326

£390

Deluxe Ocean View

£386

£483

Premier Ocean Front

£416

£513

Child age: 17 years

Triple

Child age: 17 years

HAWAII - OAHU HOTELS

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Sheraton Kona Big Island

Fairmont Kea Lani Resort Maui Aqua Kauai Beach Resort

This superior hotel crowns an ancient lava flow

This deluxe hotel offers luxurious comfort on 22

This oceanfront resort is situated on 25 landscaped

cascading into the waters along Hawaii’s Big

acres of tropical landscape, on the sunny southwest

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

Island and offers everything from rejuvenating spa

shores of Maui between the golf course and the

of Lihue. Surrounded by exotic lagoons, cascading

treatments to an authentic luau. Enter through an

beach. Shops and restaurants are within walking

waterfalls and lush tropical settings, it offers a

expansive lobby with views of Keauhou Bay.

distance. Nearby attractions include The Kula

central, convenient location close to shopping,

The 22-acre oceanfront has recently been renovated

Botanical Gardens, Haleakala National Park and the

championship golf and all of Kauai’s great activities

to a high standard.

Lahaina Whaling museum.

and adventures.

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

Rooms: 413 air-conditioned suites have TV, coffee

Rooms: 347 rooms with TV, Internet, balcony,

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

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

air-conditioning, mini-fridge, coffee maker,

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

balcony

hairdryer, safe

2 outdoor pools, spa, Firenesia show, tennis &

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

Facilities: restaurant, lounge, 3 pools, 2 with

basketball courts, sand volleyball court

3 swimming pools, tennis court, health spa, parking

waterfalls, a private beach, jacuzzi, fitness centre

Our Rating:

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

HAWAII - MAUI, KAUAI & BIG ISLAND HOTELS 44

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Garden View

£289

£369

Fairmont

£390 £390 £453

Mountain View

£172

£223

Deluxe Ocean Front

£411

£492

Fairmont Mountain Side

£426

£489

Pool View

£197

£248

Luxury Ocean Front

£457

£537

Fairmont Partial Ocean View £464

£464

£527

Ocean View

£218

£269

Child age: 17 years

Double

PLUS

Single

Triple

Child age: 18 years

Room Type

Triple

Child age: 17 years

The Fairmont Orchid Big Island Hyatt Regency Resort Maui

Sheraton Kauai Resort

This deluxe hotel offers luxurious comfort. You can

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

Located on a crescent of beautiful white sandy

pamper yourself at the spa or enjoy a round of golf

is set on over 40 acres offering an array of amenities

beach, perfect for swimming, snorkelling and

or a game of tennis. Attractions close by include

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

surfing, the Sheraton sits in lush gardens and koi

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waipi’s Valley,

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

pools. Rooms are in low rise buildings and with the

Manta Ray Dives, you can also shop in downtown

bottom children’s pool, award-winning restaurants,

gardens create an intimate ambiance.

Hilo’s shopping district. The resort hugs a secluded

entertainment and Maui’s only oceanfront full-

snorkelling bay where you may see turtles.

service spa it offers a tropical heaven.

Rooms: 394 air-conditioned rooms with TV, coffee

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

Rooms: 806 air-conditioned rooms feature TV,

balcony.

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

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

safe, mini-fridge, balcony

clock, hairdryer, iron & board

Facilities: 5 restaurants, lounge, 2 outdoor pools,

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

Facilities: 4 restaurants, 5 bars, wine cellar,

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

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

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

poolbar, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, beach activity centre, tennis, parking

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

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Room Type

Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Partial Ocean View

£281

£349

Ocean View

£355

Deluxe Ocean View

£372

Child age: 18 years

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From

Double

Single

Triple

Room Type

Double

Single

Triple

Resort Room

£319

£416

Mountain View

£176

£259

£423

Partial Ocean View

£347

£444

Partial Ocean View

£194

£227

£440

Ocean View

£386

£356

£483

Ocean View

£215

£298

Child age: 18 years

Child age: 17 years

Statue of Liberty

Lake Tahoe - California

Sunset at Cheaha State Park

Independent Touring The mark of the real pioneer was that they would travel unescorted, unaided, into the great unknown, not knowing what lay over the next mountain ridge or around the next river bend. Well it doesn’t have to be like that these days for you to explore the wide open spaces and natural beauty of America “the Beautiful” - you could take an escorted tour. Then again you could listen to your independent spirit and travel this great country on a self-drive or a motorhome holiday, or by using the Amtrak railway network. That’s what our independent holidays are all about – you travel independently but with the security of knowing everything’s been taken care of in advance. There are some great itineraries on the next few pages but, as always, if there’s nothing that quite fits the bill just tell us and we’ll tailor your dream holiday to perfection.

Rail Holidays

Even More Choice…

Our rail holidays use the scheduled rail network

We can only show a sample of our touring holidays

which offers a comfortable and reliable way of

in this brochure and have many, many, more we can

getting around America without the need to drive.

offer… just call our reservations department, speak

Better still, you’ll be able to enjoy the passing

to one of our experienced consultants, tell them

scenery as you travel through parts of the country

your requirements and they will be happy to suggest

that are not even accessible to those travelling by

other tours which may be suitable and send you a

road.

detailed itinerary.

Transfers to and from the rail stations to your hotel

And if you still can’t find the ideal holiday we will

are not normally included in the price unless stated

tailor make one to your exact requirements because

otherwise. Rail stations are located in a central

at First Class Holidays most things are possible…

Monument Valley

downtown location in most cities and your hotel concierge will be able to advise you on the most convenient way of reaching the station. The class of travel included in your package will be specified

Total Flexibility

cases upgrades to a higher class of travel are

Most independent tours can be extended at both

available on request.

the beginning and end, or the itinerary can be

Luggage assistance is not included and it is your responsibility to ensure that your luggage is placed on the train each day. However, hotel bellboys and railway porters will normally provide luggage assistance for a small tip.

adjusted to better suit your needs; just give us a call and we’ll do the rest.

Capitol Building Washington D.C.

What’s included? The price panel for each of our preplanned tours will tell you exactly what’s included, but generally we include • Overnight accommodation • Travel between overnight stops • Sightseeing tours in some key locations

Amtrak rail journey

INDEPENDENT TOURING

in the Price Includes panel of your holiday; in most

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

New York

George Washington monument in Boston

Great American Cities by Rail | 8 days BOSTON | NEW YORK | PHILADELPHIA | WASHINGTON D.C.

The glitz and glamour of “The Big Apple” contrasts with the history of Boston and Philadelphia and the pomp of Washington D.C. on this tour of America’s eastern cities.

Highlights

Day 4: New York Sightseeing

Day 6: Philadelphia – Washington D.C.

• Walk Boston’s freedom trail

From Wall Street’s stock exchange to the galleries

Depart today for Washington’s history, power and

of SoHo, the sparkling diamond district and the

spectacular beauty. America’s capital is not only

cobblestone streets in the South Street Seaport,

at the centre of its politics and history it also has

New York has something for everyone. Take the

amazing nightlife, theatre, shopping and museums.

ferry to Ellis Island and view the Statue of Liberty,

Georgetown is a popular trendy area set on the

which welcomed immigrants to the land of freedom.

Potomac river, and there’s also the historical sites

Explore the neighbourhoods, take in the bright

too including the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials,

lights of Broadway, shop on Fifth Avenue and eat

the U.S. capitol building and of course, the

your way through Chinatown, Little Italy, or New

Whitehouse.

York’s famous deli’s. An included sightseeing tour

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Holiday Inn Capitol;

will show you the best of the city.

Superior – Marriott Wardman Park

Day 5: New York - Philadelphia

Day 7: Washington D.C.

Take the Amtrak train south to Philadelphia. Explore

See the sights from your included trolley tour -

this marvellous city, with the Liberty Bell, Franklin

either stay on and do the tour in one, or hop on and

Court and Independence Hall. Discover the city’s

off to see the sights in more depth. Enjoy the city’s

many museums - from the Franklin Institute to

famous monuments, explore the Smithsonian’s many

the Rodin Museum; and from the unusual Mütter

museums or visit Arlington National Cemetery, the

Museum of human anatomy to the world-class

White House, the Capitol Building and much more.

Museum of Art, the City of Brotherly Love is

Day 8: Depart Washington

• Experience Times Square in New York • See the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia • Washington D.C., home to the Smithsonian Day 1: Arrive Boston Welcome to Boston! Enjoy the rest of the day getting to know this wonderful city. Perhaps visit bustling Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, enjoy a walk across Boston Common or a meal in Little Italy. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Boston Midtown; Superior – Doubletree Boston Downtown Day 2: Boston sightseeing An included ticket on the Old Town Trolley Tour allows you to see the very best of the city at your own pace. You can stay on and enjoy the 1 hour

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURING

narrated tour from start to finish or hop on and off

as many times as you like to explore a little more on your own.

endlessly eclectic. See, up close, the Liberty

Day 3: Boston – New York Depart this morning for “The Big Apple.” Your Amtrack train allows you to relax and enjoy the comfort and service of rail travel. Perhaps enjoy the bright lights of Times Square this evening or take in a Broadway show. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Skyline Hotel; Superior – Excelsior Hotel Departs Daily: Year round Price Per Person from

Bell, which marks the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Explore the historic Independence Hall, where the US was born. Stroll

Take time for last minute shopping or sightseeing before you head to the airport for your onward flight.

the bustling water-front at Penn’s Landing, marking the site where William Penn, city founder, landed in 1682. Hotel: Sheraton Society Hill

Price Includes: Double Single Triple

• 7 nights accommodation

Standard Hotels

£1024

£1639

£855

• Standard class rail travel Boston – New York – Philadelphia – Washington D.C

Superior Hotels

£1203

£1999

£985

• Arrival transfer in Boston • Trolley Tour sightseeing in Boston, Philadelphia and Washington D.C • City Tour in New York Not included: • International flights • Meals • Transfers • Sightseeing other than shown as included above • Admission charges to monuments etc

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. This tour is not escorted and prices exclude flights. Please see pages 13, 45 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Liberty Bell

Washington Capitol Building

Lincoln Memorial, Washintgon D.C

From the historic to the modern, you’ll experience four of America’s founding cities on this tour of the eastern U.S.A. as you step in the footsteps of the nation’s founding fathers and explore the country’s heritage and reasons behind Independence.

Highlights

Days 5 & 6: New York Sightseeing

Day 10: Williamsburg

• See the roots of revolution in Boston

Your included city tour will show you the key

You’ve a free day to explore this colonial town which

highlights of the “city that never sleeps” and then

played a significant part in the American Revolution.

you can explore more on your own. Stroll through

Visit the historic quarter and see the living history

Central park and shop on 5th Avenue; take a ferry to

museum depicting life in colonial times.

Ellis Island, see the Statue of Liberty and experience

Day 11: Williamsburg – Washington D.C.

• Experience the attractions of The Big Apple • Explore Williamsburg, Virginia's colonial capital • Discover politics and history in Washington D.C

the view from the Empire State building. The

Depart today for Washington D.C. with its history,

Day 1: Arrive Boston

choices are endless.

You’ll be met on arrival at Boston airport and

Day 7: New York - Philadelphia

Hotel for 3 nights: Standard – Holiday Inn Capitol;

assisted with your hotel transfer. Enjoy the rest of

Take the Amtrak train south to Philadelphia. Explore

Superior – Marriott Wardman Park

the day getting to know this wonderful city.

this city, home to Independence National Park, with

Hotel for 3 nights: Standard – Boston Midtown;

the Liberty Bell, Franklin Court and Independence

Days 12 & 13: Washington D.C.

Superior – Doubletree Boston Downtown

Hall. Hotel for 2 nights: Sheraton Society Hill

Days 2 & 3: Boston sightseeing

Day 8: Philadelphia Sightseeing

is not only at the centre of its politics and history

An included ticket on the Old Town Trolley Tour

See the best of the city on an included Trolley Tour.

it also has amazing nightlife, theatre, shopping

allows you to see the very best of the city. You can

Then discover the city’s many museums - from the

and museums. Georgetown is a popular trendy

stay on and enjoy the 1 hour narrated tour from start

Franklin Institute to the Rodin Museum; and from

area set on the Potomac river, and there’s also

to finish or hop on an off as many times as you like.

the unusual Mütter Museum of human anatomy

the historical sites too including the Jefferson and

While in Boston follow history on the Freedom Trail

to the world-class Museum of Art. See the Liberty

Lincoln memorials, the U.S. capitol building and of

or walk the gas lit cobbled streets of Back Bay.

Bell, which marks the first public reading of the

course, the Whitehouse. Enjoy the city’s famous

Day 4: Boston – New York

Declaration of Independence; explore the historic

monuments, explore the Smithsonian’s many

Depart this morning for “The Big Apple.” America’s

Independence Hall, where the US was born.

museums or visit Arlington National Cemetery, the

most vibrant and exciting city has a reputation as

Day 9: Philadelphia - Williamsburg

the shopping and theatre epicentre of the USA,

Take the train today to Williamsburg, Virginia’s

Day 14: Depart Washington

but it has much more to offer. Hotel for 3 nights:

colonial capital and the most extensively restored

Take time for last minute shopping or sightseeing

Standard – Skyline Hotel; Superior – Excelsior Hotel

18th century town in the US. Hotel for 2 nights:

before you head to the airport for your onward

Standard - BW Plus Historic Area;

flight.

power and spectacular beauty.

Two days to explore DC and you’ll see the sights from your included trolley tour. America’s capital

Superior – Williamsburg Lodge Departs Daily: Year round Price Per Person from

Price Includes: Double Single Triple

• 13 nights accommodation

Standard Hotels

£1538

£2590

£1249

• Standard class rail travel Boston – New York – Philadelphia – Williamsburg - Washington D.C

Superior Hotels

£1910

£3334

£1551

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURING

White House, the Capitol Building and much more.

Beautiful beach in Carmel

San Diego

Explore San Francisco

Explore the delights of the City by the Bay; see Monterey and Carmel then ride the Coast Starlight train to the City of Angels. Explore Los Angeles, experience Anaheim then end your tour in sunny San Diego

Highlights

There are vista points along 17 Mile Drive including

Days 6 & 7: Los Angeles

• San Francisco, the “City by the Bay”

stores, art galleries and the restaurant district of

Two days to explore this fun and lively city. An

Carmel that are perfect for lunch and shopping! Visit

included 5 hour tour includes many of Los Angeles’

the city of Carmel, located on the Bay of Carmel

most appealing sights, with visits to Hollywood

above the white-sand beach.

Boulevard, Mann Chinese Theatre, Kodak Theatre,

A half day tour to Muir Woods & Sausalito takes

world famous Farmers’ Market and The Grove,

you across the Golden Gate Bridge to John Muir

Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Santa

Woods National Park. Marvel at the size of the giant

Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade. Perhaps

redwoods and enjoy the bay views, shopping, art

you’ll go star spotting in Beverly Hills, have a day on

galleries and fabulous mansions in Sausalito, home

the beach, or enjoy the nightlife. The choice is yours.

• Monterey & Carmel • Los Angeles, walk in the footsteps of the stars • San Diego, pristine beaches and perfect climate Day 1: Arrive San Francisco Welcome to wonderful San Francisco, a popular international tourist destination, renowned for its steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and famous landmarks. You’ll

Day 5: San Francisco - Los Angeles

Take the afternoon Pacific Surfliner to Anaheim then

downtown hotel.

Ride Amtrak’s iconic “Coast Starlight” from

perhaps spend a magical day at the “happiest place

Hotel for 4 nights: Standard – Nob Hill Hotel;

Emeryville station to Los Angeles. Following the

on earth”. (Admission not included)

Superior – Parc 55

route of the old Spanish mission road, “El Camino

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Holiday Inn Anaheim;

Days 2 to 4: San Francisco

Real” you’ll experience some of the most stunning

Superior – Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove

Take a trip to Alcatraz Island; see the world-famous

INDEPENDENT RAIL TOURING

Days 8 & 9: Anaheim

be met at the airport and transferred to your

Three days to enjoy everything the area has to offer.

to some of the country’s wealthiest citizens.

sea lions at Pier 39, take a cruise on San Francisco

coastal scenery in the country. Hotel for 3 nights: Standard – BW plus Dragon Gate Inn; Superior – Wyndham Santa Monica at the Pier

Bay with magnificent views of Golden Gate Bridge.

Day 10: Anaheim - San Diego A short train ride takes you to San Diego this morning with the rest of the day to enjoy what San Diego has to offer. Perhaps visit Balboa Park, home

Spend time in Golden Gate Park and ride the

of the San Diego Zoo, or visit SeaWorld.

famous cable cars. Enjoy two included sightseeing

Hotel: BW Plus Bayside Inn

excursions to see more of the area. A full day trip to Monterey and Carmel shows California’s rugged

Day 11: San Diego departure

Central Coast. Stop at Steinbeck’s Cannery Row

Your rail adventure ends today when you check out

in Monterey, find seaside exploration, shopping

from your hotel.

and activities for everyone on Monterey’s beautiful shoreline. Departs Daily: Year round Price Per Person from

Price Includes: Double Single Triple

• 10 nights accommodation • Standard class rail travel San Francisco - Los Angeles - Anaheim - San Diego

Standard Hotels

£1313

£2273

£1138

• Arrival transfer in San Francisco

Superior Hotels

£1921

£3475

£1458

• Muir Woods & Sausalito tour • Monterey & Carmel tour • Los Angeles City tour Not included: • International flights • Meals • Transfers • Sightseeing other than shown as included above • Admission charges to monuments, theme parks and attractions

Discover historic Route 66

Zion National Park

Drive the open road

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 mileage, Collision Damage

cannot guarantee whether your room will have 1 or

in the most popular destinations - all these can be

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

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

included in your itinerary. Once you have your route,

prefer a larger car, enhanced cover or GPS this can

know and we will pass your request onto the hotels.

take a look through the self-drive tours featured

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

For more information & to see the rental conditions

sharing two beds; you will not receive 3 or 4

for the car hire see pages 14-15 and 94

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

you wish!

What’s Included

foldaway beds can be requested, and if available a

More Choice

All of our tours include accommodation and

check in.

In addition to the tours we show over the following

your vehicle rental. Full details of what each tour includes are shown in the price panel. All of our

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

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.

Driving Distances America is a huge country and driving distances are often much greater than some people anticipate. Please take this into account when planning your route.

comprehensive information kit which will be at the reception desk of your first overnight hotel. This

rooms, so if you have 4 adults in your group and need 2 separate rooms, please call us for a quotation.

includes essential information featuring overview

National Park Fees

notes of the local area, local sightseeing and

Visitors to National Parks will need to purchase a

attractions.

National Parks Visitors Pass which is not included in

What’s Not Included

tour price and can be bought at park entrances or

Tour costs do not include air fares, fuel for your

details visit:

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

urban centres. Prices vary between parks for more http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm

SELF DRIVE TOURING

requirements and they will be happy to suggest any

pre-packaged self-drive itineraries also include a

supplement may be payable directly to the hotel on

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 Canyon 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 - Days Inn Williams

and especially the view of the “Angels Landing” are

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:

canyon behind as you enter Navajo country and

perhaps take a short detour and visit Nevada’s

Standard - Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport

the Painted Desert. Take a popular route through

oldest State Park, Valley of Fire. The rough floor

Superior - Renaissance Los Angeles Airport

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

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Angeles, from Downtown to glamorous Hollywood

50 50

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

Palm Springs

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 - Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport

Day 10: Visalia - Yosemite National Park (146 miles)

the Muir Woods where you find some of the last

Superior - Renaissance 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 Departs Daily: Year round

Prices include:

Price Per Person From

• 14 nights accommodation as specified • 14 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15) Double Triple Single

Standard Hotels

£993 £1985 £740

Superior Hotels

£1324

£2648

£971

• Comprehensive documentation kit. Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Car Upgrades:

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2

• Why not upgrade your car for a more luxurious or sporty model; or add SatNav or an extra driver.

adults

Please call us for upgrade prices.

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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forest walks, whilst Glacier Point, at 7,214 feet on the

Head first to historic Monterey with its famous

See the Golden Gate Bridge

San Diego Harbour

Stop off in Napa Valley

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 into 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,

and most famous stretch of Highway 1. Head south

golfing, horseback riding or hiking there’s bound

to Santa Barbara, a beautiful city with a strong

to be something to keep you occupied even if it’s

Hispanic background.

sunbathing - they boast 350 days of sunshine a year!

Hotel: Standard - Ramada Santa Barbara;

Day 11: Palm Springs - San Diego (140 miles)

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco Arrive into San Francisco airport and make your way to your downtown hotel. Hotel for 3 nights: Standard - Hotel Carlton; Superior - Handlery Union Square Days 2 & 3: San Francisco

Superior - Best Western Plus Peppertree Inn.

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;

in Santa Barbara or visit the historic Mission and

Superior - Catamaran Resort Hotel.

the Spanish style Court House before you continue

Days 12 to 14: San Diego

can only be found in San Francisco. See the sights on foot and from a cable car, cruise on the bay for great views of the Golden Gate Bridge; visit Alcatraz and leave with a chill down your spine. Enjoy the atmosphere on Pier 39 and the superb shopping around Union Square. Collect your car from the downtown office this morning. On your way to Sacramento make a slight

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Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn; Superior - Sportsmen’s Lodge

Day 4: San Francisco - Sacramento (145 miles)

along the south coast to Los Angeles.

detour along the Napa Valley and stop for a while at one Napa’s beautiful vineyards.

fabulous climate and big sandy beaches; check out attractions such as Sea World San Diego, explore 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.

endless array of sightseeing opportunities you’ll be

Day 15: San Diego Departure

spoilt for choice.

Check out of your hotel and return your car at San Diego or Los Angeles airport, depending on your travel plans. It’s about 130 miles to Los Angeles (no

Superior - Holiday Inn Express Convention Centre

Price Per Person From

San Diego is California at its best. Enjoy the

Day 8: Los Angeles

Hotel: Standard - Best Western Sutter House;

Departs Daily: Year round

It’s an easy drive to San Diego, just 30 minutes north

one way fee will apply). Prices include:

Double Single Triple

• 14 nights accommodation as specified • 12 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15)

Standard Hotels

£993

£1985

£740

• Comprehensive documentation kit

Superior Hotels

£1324

£2648

£1004

Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Car Upgrades:

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2 adults

• 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.

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Seattle skyline

Alcatraz Island

Mount Rainier

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 for 2 nights: Inn at the Commons

Discovery Center once you arrive in The Dalles.

Day 12: Crater Lake National Park* (200 miles)

Crater Lake and Redwood National Parks

• Drive through California’s wine country Day 1: Arrive Seattle Collect your car and drive to your downtown hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Deca Hotel 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: Red Lion Port Angeles Day 4: Port Angeles - Olympic National Park (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) Discover Mount Rainier National Park with its abundance of hiking.

A long drive today; but one of scenic delights as you

Day 7: The Dalles – Portland (88 miles)

visit Crater Lake National Park with its deep blue

Follow the Columbia River again, passing peaks and

lake.

beautiful waterfalls as you drive to Portland. Take a stroll along the Old Bayfront with its historic houses, excellent cuisine and award-winning Oregon wines. 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. Day 9: Portland – Seaside (79 miles) Seaside offers spectacular ocean views, 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

Day 13: Medford – Eureka (265 miles) Drive on through Redwood National Park to Eureka on Humboldt Bay, the most important harbour between the Columbia River and San Francisco. Hotel: Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Day 14: Eureka – Sonoma (265 miles) Another long drive today will take you through more Redwoods to Santa Rosa via Bodega Bay. Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Day 15: Sonoma – 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 your rental car.

Hotel: Red Lion, Yakima Prices include: 16 nights accommodation as specified • 17 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 &

Departs Daily: Year round Price Per Person from

15) • Comprehensive documentation kit

Double

£1478

Single

£2092

Triple

£1102

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 (Approx $300+taxes) payable locally Car Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a more luxurious or sporty model; or add SatNav or an extra driver.

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2

Please call us for upgrade prices.

adults

*Crater Lake drive not possible from mid Oct - April due to weather conditions

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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Hotel: Lake Quinault Lodge

Hotel: Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge

Las Vegas

Yosemite Valley

Zion National Park

Explore the USA’s famous California coast highlights, spectacular national parks and the bright neon lights of Las Vegas on this ultimate Western USA holiday.

Highlights

Days 6 & 7: San Francisco - Yosemite NP (160 miles)

Days 13 & 14: Grand Canyon NP (35 miles)

• Drive Highway 1 & cross the Golden Gate Bridge

Start early for the drive to Yosemite National Park.

Continue to Williams, gateway to the Grand Canyon.

Take in the stunning natural beauty of Half-Dome

Perhaps drive to the South Rim, take a tour or ride

and Yosemite Falls.

the Grand Canyon Railway. Watch the sun set and

Day 8: Yosemite NP – Fresno (120 miles)

gaze out across the vast vistas.

Head south through the Sierra National Forest

Day 15: Grand Canyon NP – Kingman (115 miles)

towards the Sequoia National Forest, home to the

Drive a section of famous Route 66 before arriving

biggest tree on earth, the famous General Sherman.

in Kingman. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon and reflect

Day 9: Fresno - Las Vegas (400 miles)

on the USA’s spectacular national parks.

The dazzling neon lights of Las Vegas await you! Hit

Day 16: Kingman – Barstow (205 miles)

the slots, watch the Bellagio fountains or even take a

Head west this morning, past the Hoover Dam and

thrilling night helicopter flightseeing ride.

the Mojave National Preserve to Barstow.

Day 10: Las Vegas - Zion NP (120 miles)

Day 17: Barstow – Los Angeles (124 miles)

Drive to Zion National Park in Utah and, if feeling

Head to Los Angeles and drop off your motorhome

energetic, hike up to Angel’s Landing for the

before taking your onward flight.

• Visit Yosemite & see redwoods in Sequoia NP • Dazzling Las Vegas • Stunning views of the Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles Arrive in Los Angeles and make your way to your hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport Day 2: Los Angeles Free Day Enjoy a day exploring Los Angeles; perhaps visit

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Hollywood, spot the stars in Beverly Hills and stroll

down famous Rodeo Drive. Day 3: Los Angeles - Santa Margarita (200 miles) Collect your motorhome and head north on Highway 1, hugging the spectacular California coast. Stop in Santa Barbara and explore the Spanish influenced architecture and boutique shops. Days 4 & 5: Santa Margarita - San Francisco (225 miles) Enjoy amazing scenery through Big Sur and Monterey before crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge en route to your campsite north of the city.

stunning views. Day 11: Zion NP - Bryce Canyon NP (150 miles) See Bryce Canyon’s famous crimson coloured rock spires and the spectacular Amphitheatre. Day 12: Bryce Canyon NP - Flagstaff (206 miles) Drive to Lake Powell and visit this man-made lake on the Colorado River. Perhaps rent a boat and see Rainbow Bridge National Monument before continuing to Flagstaff.

Suggested Campgrounds The choice of campground is up to you, we suggest the following for location and use of www.koa.com to make selections and bookings. Santa Margarita KOA | San Francisco Petaluma KOA Yosemite Pines Campground | Sequoia RV Ranch Circus Circus KOA | St George KOA | Cannonville KOA |Flagstaff KOA | Grand Canyon / Williams KOA Kingman KOA | Barstow KOA

Perhaps take a guided tour of the city or head to infamous Alcatraz Island. Departs Daily: Except Friday 01 May - 30 Sep

Price Includes

Price Per Person from

• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Los Angeles (double

£1279 per person based on 2 people sharing

room) • 14 days C19 motorhome rental with 2,500 miles & standard insurance • Vehicle provisioning and personal kits • Early Bird departure special Not Included • Flights to/from USA • Campground fees • National Park entrance fees • Meals • Fuels, tolls & parking • Comprehensive document kit

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 17, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Yellowstone National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Devils Tower

Visit Mt Rushmore, see Old Faithful and admire the magical rock formations of Arches National Park. A motorhome holiday is a great way to experience at taste of the Wild West and America’s incredible national parks. Day 12: Colter Bay Village – Lander (140 miles)

Drive through the open plains of Wyoming to the

Leave the Grand Tetons behind and head through

• Impressive Mt Rushmore

frontier town of Sheridan and across the Crow Indian

the Great Divide Basin and Native American

• Wild West & Native America history

reservation to Billings.

Reservations to Lander.

Day 7: Billings

Day 13: Lander – Laramie (223 miles)

The site of Custer’s ‘last stand’ at the Battle of Little

With it’s wild, railroad history, Laramie is

Bighorn, offers an insight into this incredible part of

synonymous with the Wild West. Visit the Wyoming

the country’s Wild West past.

Territorial Park with the prison what was home to

Day 8: Billings - Cody (106 miles)

many of the most notorious outlaws.

The Buffalo Bill Centre of the West gives a superb

Day 14: Laramie - Fort Collins (65 miles)

introduction to the American West, from Native

Head to Fort Collins, located in the foothills of the

American history to the natural science of the

Colorado Rocky Mountains. Relax and reflect on

Day 2: Denver - Cheyenne (94 miles)

Yellowstone region, whilst Cody’s nightly summer

your Wild West motorhome adventure.

Collect your motorhome and drive to Cheyenne,

rodeo is not to be missed for an insight into cowboy

formed as a railroad town in the late 1800s with its

life.

Day 15: Fort Collins - Denver (56 miles)

• The geysers & thermal wonderland of Yellowstone NP • See the Grand Tetons NP mountain range Day 1: Arrive in Denver Arrive into Denver, set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and make your way to your hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore Denver. Hotel: Holiday Inn Denver Cherry Creek

historical old town and Old Union Pacific depot.

Drive to Denver to drop off your motorhome, then

Day 9: Cody - Yellowstone NP (102 miles)

make your way to the airport.

Day 3: Cheyenne - Mt Rushmore (260 miles)

Boasting incredible geysers and wildlife including

Head towards Mt Rushmore, the largest national

elk, bison and grizzly bears, Yellowstone NP is an

Suggested Campgrounds

monument in the US, stopping the old stagecoach

incredible natural history adventure.

post of Fort Laramie en route. Day 4: Mt Rushmore The sculpted faces of four presidents representing 150 years of American history from Mt Rushmore. Day 5: Mt Rushmore - Devils Tower (116 miles) Pass the gold boom town of Deadwood before arriving at Devils Tower. It was America’s first national monument and towers 1,300 feet over the surrounding plains and Belle Fourche River.

to make selections and bookings.

Explore the park and its natural wonders.

Cheyenne KOA | Mount Rushmore/Hill City KOA

Day 11: Yellowstone NP - Colter Bay Village (40 miles) Journey through the Grand Teton National Park to

Colter Bay. It’s a spectacular drive as you pass the huge Teton mountain ranges that tower over Lake Jackson. Prices includes: • 1 night hotel accommodation in

Price Per Person from

Denver (double room) • 14 days C19 motorhome rental

based on 2 people sharing

the following for location and use of www.koa.com

Day 10: Yellowstone NP

Departs: Monday to Friday 01 Jun - 15 Sep

£918 per person

The choice of campground is up to you, we suggest

with 2000 miles & standard insurance • Vehicle provisioning kit • Personal kits Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Campground fees • National Park • Meals • Fuels, tolls & parking • Transfers • Comprehensive documentation kit

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 17, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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Day 6: Devils Tower – Billings (295 miles)

Highlights

Start and end your tour in Denver

Arches National Park

Mesa Verde National Park

This is the ultimate tour of the American 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 “Mile High City” because it is located 1609 meters

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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 remodelled Denver Art Museum or the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Day 3: Denver - Colorado Springs (72 miles) An easy drive takes you to Colorado Springs, the second largest 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 & Suites Garden of the Gods

from which the city derives its name.

Heritage Site with cliff dwellings built by the

Hotel: Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites.

Anazasi Indians over 1000 years ago, will be a

Day 9: Salt Lake City - Jackson (306 miles)

highlight of your trip. Do not miss the archaeological

Make sure you’ve seen the famous Temple Square

settlements in this unique area, especially the Cliff

before leaving on your journey across the Oregon

Palace, thought to be the largest cliff dwelling in

Trail to historic Jackson where arches of elk antlers

North America. Durango enjoys a scenic location on

adorn the central square. Located south of Grand

the 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 marvellous 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 the frontier town of Sheridan, named after a Union

formed as a railroad city in the late 1800’s. Explore the historical Old Town with the Old Union Pacific Depot. Hotel: Quality Inn Cheyenne

cavalry leader in the American Civil War.

*Departures 05-15 July - Quality Innn Casper

Hotel: Holiday Inn Sheridan

Day 18: Cheyenne - Estes Park (91 miles)

Day 14: Sheridan - Rapid City (250 miles)

Today’s drive leads through the Rocky Mountain

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

National Park. Within the boundaries of the park 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 view, such as at Rainbow Curve where you can see 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 - 15 Sep Price Per Person From Double

£2048

Single

£4096

Triple

£1450

Prices include: • 19 nights accommodation as specified • 20 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15) • Comprehensive documentation kit Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels)

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2 adults

Car Upgrades: • Why not upgrade your car for a more luxurious or sporty model; or add SatNav or an extra driver.

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roads in the United States. Each stop offers a unique

Please call us for upgrade prices.

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Start your journey in Chicago

Drive along iconic Route 66

Springfield, IL - Capitol Building

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. It's 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 Lindbergh embarked on the first transatlantic flight. Day 6: St. Louis - Springfield (222 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

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. Hotel: Best Western Plus Broadway Inn & Suites Day 9: Oklahoma City - Amarillo (288 miles) 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

Prices include: 18 nights accommodation as specified • 19 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire

Price Per Person From

(see pages 14 & 15) • Comprehensive documentation kit

Double

£1580

Single

£3085

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and

Triple

£1071

parking (including at hotels) • Car rental one-way drop fee (approx $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.

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2 adults Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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Departs Daily: Year round

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 Inn;

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 - Boston Park Plaza

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 Acadia 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 14: Cape Cod free day

Travel to Rutland, once centre of the Vermont

Spend the day on a spectacular beach; tour the

Today is free for you to enjoy Hyannis and Cape

marble industry. Manchester Village is a lovely stop

Cliff Walk and Ten Mile Drive with its extravagant

Cod. In Hyannis you’ll find a historic downtown main

on your way to the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.

summer mansions. Visit the Breakers, the grandest

street, beautiful harbour with waterfront dining to

Visit the Francine Clarke Art Institute or the Hancock

of Newport’s summer “cottages” and a symbol

die for and the John F Kennedy museum. Ferries

Shaker Village, a restored 19th century settlement.

of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial pre-

leave from here to Martha’s Vineyard, holiday

The original Shakers, who created the settlement,

eminence during the late 19th century. Newport was

home of the Kennedy dynasty, and to Nantucket.

can be traced back to origins in Manchester England

home to the America’s Cup for over 50 years and

Or perhaps you’ll plan a whale watch cruise; visit

in the 1747. See what life was like on a guided tour.

is widely known as the sailing capital of the world.

historic Chatham or colourful, artistic Provincetown.

Continue to Lenox, summer home of the Boston

Newport’s restored waterfront features many shops

Symphony and Stockbridge, once home to Norman

and restaurants.

Rockwell, one of America’s greatest artists. The Norman Rockwell Museum houses many of his works. Hotel: Standard - Holiday Inn Enfield, Springfield. Superior - Berkshire Fairfield Inn & Suites, Great Barrington

Day 15: Hyannis - Boston departure (75 miles) Boston is a relatively short drive from Cape Cod.

Day 13: Newport - Hyannis, Cape Cod (75 miles)

En-route you’ll have time to visit picturesque

It’s a leisurely drive to Cape Cod today, so make the

Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest town and at Plymouth

most of it and see the sights. First stop should be

the Plimoth Plantation, a living museum of 1627 life.

Woods Hole, a pretty town with its oceanographic

There’s time for lunch before you drive to the airport

institute and aquarium. Perhaps take lunch on the

to return your car and take your onward flight.

waterfront dining before you continue to Osterville

Days 11: Springfield - Newport, Rhode Island

on Nantucket Sound. It can trace its history back to

(127 miles)

the 1600’s and got its name from the oyster fishing

On your way to Newport why not make a stop at

which was the main occupation in years gone by. It’s

Sturbridge and visit Old Sturbridge Village, a living

a short hop then to your hotel in nearby Hyannis.

19th century museum where you can “experience”

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Holiday Inn Hyannis;

rural New England life in the early 1800’s. Then

Superior - Doubletree by Hilton Cape Cod

Please consider the driving distance today when booking your onward flights.

perhaps head to Mystic, Connecticut and pop into the Mystic Seaport Museum, America’s largest maritime museum. Continue to Newport on Aquidneck Island. Tracing its history to times as a colonial port, Newport is America’s first holiday resort and once a summer haunt of America’s first millionaires. White clapperboard houses contrast famous holidaymakers from years gone by. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Howard Johnson Newport. Superior - Viking Hotel

Departs Daily: 26 Apr - 27 Oct

Prices include:

Price Per Person From

• 14 nights accommodation as specified

Double Single Triple

• 13 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15)

Standard Hotels

£1048 £2095 £745

• Comprehensive documentation kit

Superior Hotels

£1446

Not included:

£2846

£1099

• Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2

Car Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a more luxurious or sporty model; or add SatNav or an extra driver.

adults

Please call us for upgrade prices.

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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with the palatial mansions built by the city’s rich and

Boston

Acadia National Park

White Mountains

From the sophisticated yet laid back charm of historic Boston, to charming villages with white picket fences and quaint covered bridges, New England offers rugged coast, stunning scenery and iconic American history. Day 4: Bar Harbor free day

Day 9: Killington – Arlington (70 miles)

Perhaps take time to visit Acadia National Park

It’s a relatively short drive today to the Green

• Picture perfect New England scenery

today and maybe hike or drive to the top of Cadillac

Mountains and Arlington. Home to Norman

• Enjoy Acadia National Park & Maine’s rugged

Mountain for the impressive views.

Rockwell, famous for golden age of Americana

Day 5: Bar Harbor - Mt Blue State Park (150 miles)

covers he created for the Saturday Evening Post

Highlights

coastline • Take in the views of the White Mountains NP • Visit Arlington, home to Norman Rockwell

Head inland to Maine’s capital Bangor and then on into the picturesque interior. The woodland setting of

Covered Bridge Green.

the campground offers opportunity to spot wildlife

Day 10: Arlington – Boston (150 miles)

including Moose and possibly even the elusive Black

A final drive through picture perfect villages and

downtown hotel. The rest of the day is free for you

Bear and Coyote.

lakeside scenery as you head back to Boston and

to explore this historic city. Perhaps learn about the

Day 6: Mt Blue State Park – Bethlehem (105 miles)

drop off your motorhome.

city’s historic past as you walk the Freedom Trail, or

Cross back into New Hampshire with the White

Suggested Campgrounds

Day 1: Arrive in Boston Arrive into Boston and make you way to your

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maybe stroll across the famous Boston common, see Mountains rising in front of you. Mount Washington,

in the 40s and 50s. His home is now The Inn on

Quincy Marketplace and Faneuil Hall, or head over

at 6,288 feet, dominates the dramatic scenery as you

the Charles River to Cambridge, home to famous

drive further into the national forest area.

Harvard University.

Day 7: Bethlehem – Killington (120 miles)

Hotel: Boston Park Plaza

Head into Vermont today. Perhaps make a stop,

Day 2: Boston - Salisbury Beach (50 miles)

stop at Hanover, home to the famous Ivy League

Make your way to the Boston North RV depot to

Dartmouth College, before continuing towards the

pick up your motorhome. Head north to Salisbury

year round playground of Killington, with its skiing

Beach stopping en route at Salem where the

in the winter and superb hiking opportunities in the

infamous witchcraft trials took place in 1692.

summer.

Days 3: Salisbury Beach - Bar Harbor (250 miles)

Day 8: Killington free day

Explore the scenic and dramatic Atlantic coastline

Enjoy the many attractions on offer in Killington, from

of Maine today. Perhaps stop at Portland and try

hiking and mountain biking to championship golf,

the local speciality, fresh lobster, for lunch before

sports, fine dining and a host of summertime events.

The choice of campground is up to you, we suggest the following for location and use of www.koa.com to make selections and bookings. Beach Rose RV Park | Bar Harbor KOA Mt Blue State Park | Beech Hill Campground Gifford Woods State Park Camping on the Batternkill, Arlington

arriving in Bar Harbor. Departs: Sunday to Thursday 01 Apr - 15 Oct

Prices include:

Price Per Person From

• 1 night hotel accommodation in Boston (double room)

£856 per peson based on 2 people sharing

• 9 days C19 motorhome rental with 1,000 miles • Vehicle Provisioning Kit • Standard insurance • Personal kits • Early Bird departure Special Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Campground fees • National Park entrance fees • Meals • Fuels, tolls & parking • Transfers • Comprehensive documentation kit

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 17,49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Portland Lighthouse

Paul Revere Statue - 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. Day 4: Mid Coast Maine - White Mountains

Day 6: North Vermont - Connecticut River Valley

(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 - Boston Park Plaza

Kancamagus Highway, an old Indian trail following

Highlights • 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

the Swift River.

Day 2: Boston Probably America’s most “easy to see” city Boston offers so much to do. Explore the Freedom Trail,

Hotel: Standard - Lodge at Lincoln Station Superior - Eagle Mountain House

(186 miles) Perhaps explore Old Sturbridge Village, a living museum depicting life in the 19th century, then travel to Cape Cod; or head to Rhode Island and 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!

Museum’s Americana, gardens and the side wheeler, SS Ticonderoga.

Hotel: Standard - Best Western Merry Manor;

Hotel: Standard - Commodores Inn

Superior - Hilton Garden Inn Freeport

Superior - Golden Eagle Resort

Departs Daily: 26 Apr - 27 Oct Price Per Person From

restaurants, and historic architecture. See Shelburne

Boston Logan Airport is around 1½ hours drive 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 drop your car at the airport. Please consider today’s driving distance when booking your onward flight.

Prices include:

Double Single Triple

Standard Hotels

£557

£1114

£398

Superior Hotels

£842

£1666

£649

• 7 nights accommodation as specified • 6 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15) • Comprehensive documentation kit Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2

• Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels)

adults

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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on the waterfront. Plentiful restaurants feature the

stoned blocks filled with shops, boutiques, cafes,

Thundering Niagara Falls

Historic Boston Amish Country

View of Quebéc 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 D.C. 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 D.C. • 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: Capital Hill Hotel & Suites

beauty.

Day 7: Ottawa – Toronto (254 miles)

Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Capitol

Welcome to Toronto, a haven of museums, theatres

Day 12: Washington D.C.

and art centres. Plan a trip to the top of the CN

Enjoy the nation’s capital today with its monuments,

Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the

the Smithsonian’s museums, Arlington National

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 D.C. - New York (230 miles)

Day 1: Arrive Boston Arrive into Boston and make your way to your hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Midtown Hotel

offers so much to do. Explore the Freedom Trail,

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

lying on the shores of Lake Ontario.

stay.

Day 9: Toronto - Niagara Falls (109 miles)

Hotel for 2 nights: Skyline Hotel

The Niagara River divides the US and Canada; its

Day 14: New York

sudden drop creates one of the most spectacular

Today is yours to explore New York City. Perhaps

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: Best Western Plus Cairn Croft

top of the Empire State Building.

Day 10: Niagara - Amish Country (392 miles)

Day 15: New York - Boston (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: Lancaster Arts Hotel

check in for your onward flight. Please consider

shop at Quincy Market, visit Cambridge and Harvard University, or take a whale watch cruise. Day 3: Boston – Québec City (394 miles) Collect your car this morning and drive to Québec City; the only walled city in North America. Hotel for 2 nights: Clarion Hotel Sainte Foy

Québec City, home to boutique shops, French cafés

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and the magnificent Chateau Frontenac.

Leave Washington and drive to Philadelphia. Stop

Day 8: Toronto

today’s drive when booking your onward flight.

Hotel: Travelodge Montréal Departs Daily: 01 April - 31 Oct

Prices include:

Price Per Person From

• 14 nights accommodation as specified

Double

£1474

• 13 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15)

Single

£2936

• Comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions

Triple

£1061

Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Meals

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2

• Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included

adults

• Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels)

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Virginia Beach - Fishing pier

Québec City

The colourful city of Baltimore

Capitol Building

City life and the seat of American power combine with stunning national parks scenery and colonial towns on this tour of America’s Capital region.

Highlights

Days 4 & 5: Charlottesville – Richmond (73 miles)

Day 9: Virginia Beach – Annapolis (241 miles)

• Washington D.C., the nation’s capital

Before heading to Richmond visit one of the loveliest

Make your way to the “Yachting Capital” of the

American homes, Thomas Jefferson’s

Chesapeake today – lovely Annapolis. The vibe

Monticello, afterwards continue to Richmond. Old

is laid-back, the scenery awe-inspiring and the

waterfront warehouses have been restored into

local fare is seasoned with the flavours of the

trendy shops; Shockoe Bottom and Shockoe Slip

Chesapeake. Overlooking the town’s baroque web

feature restaurants, entertainment and boutiques.

of streets, the Maryland State House was completed

Visit the Museum & White House of the Confederacy,

in 1779. The narrow streets have historic homes

Days 1 & 2: Washington D.C.

the Edgar Allen Poe Museum and drive along

and buildings and the waterfront allows for ship

On arrival into Washington collect your car and

Monument Avenue. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard –

watching. The lively cafes and shops of Market

make your way to your hotel. This cosmopolitan

Linden Row; Superior – The Berkley

House are an inviting place to relax.

city is packed with famous sights, free attractions

Day 6: Richmond – Williamsburg (52 miles)

Hotel: Spring Hill Suites Annapolis

Today visit Colonial Williamsburg, the most

Day 10: Annapolis – Baltimore (31 miles)

extensively restored 18th century town in the US.

Drive to “Charm City” – Baltimore. It has an

Hotel: Standard - BW plus Historic Area Inn; Superior

astounding array of shopping choices from upscale

– Williamsburg Lodge

malls to designer shops. The city also has fantastic

Days 7 & 8: Williamsburg - Virginia Beach (60 miles)

restaurants and lively Fells Point, where many old

• Colonial Williamsburg for a glimpse of life in the past • Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline drive for stunning scenic views

and is home to some of the world’s best-known museums and galleries, including the Smithsonian Institute. Combine this with hip new restaurants and bars, stunning hotels, great nightlife, charming neighbourhoods and terrific shopping. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Holiday Inn Capitol; Superior – Marriott Wardman Park Day 3: Washington – Charlottesville (115 miles) Travel to the Blue Ridge Parkway, ascending well over 3,000 feet to the dominating views of the

Depart Williamsburg for fascinating visits to Jamestown, founded in 1607 as the first English

can enjoy cocktails on the boardwalk while watching

the sunset. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard BW plus restaurants and tea rooms. Hotel: Standard - Holiday Virginia Beach; Superior – Sheraton Virginia Beach Inn University; Superior – Omni Charlottesville Oceanfront Departs Daily: Year round

Price includes:

Price per person From Double Single Triple

• 10 nights accommodation

Standard hotels

£1028

£2050

£702

Superior hotels

£1294

£2585

£919

Hotel: Standard – Days Inn Inner Harbour;

Superior – Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Day 11: Baltimore - Washington D.C. (41 miles) On your way to Washington stop in Mount Vernon, home to George Washington, before continuing to the airport for your flight home.

• 11 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15) • Comprehensive documentation kit Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a roomier, more luxurious or sporty model; or add Satnav or an extra

Child: (2–11) free sharing existing bedding with 2 adults

driver ask us for prices

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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is a charming college town with many shops,

an array of cuisines, including crab for which

settlement in the “New World” and Yorktown, historic Baltimore is famous. Visit the bustling Inner Harbour which has an outstanding aquarium. site of one of the most definitive battles of the

American Revolution. Later head for Virginia Beach, Skyline Drive through the Shenandoah National Park. where you can find some of the best seafood in Then to Charlottesville, once home to American town. At night the beachfront comes alive and you statesman Thomas Jefferson. Today Charlottesville

bars and pubs have been lovingly restored. Sample

Explore Bourbon Street in New Orleans

Annapolis

Nashville

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: Hampton Inn

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

the 1700’s, French Acadian farmers settled in this

waterfront, where historic cotton warehouses and

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: Chattanooga Choo Choo

Hotel: Holiday Inn Lafayette North

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 1: Arrive Atlanta Welcome to Atlanta. Collect you hire car and drive to your hotel. Hotel: Ellis Hotel

Day 5: Nashville – Memphis (209 miles)

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Welcome to the home of the blues, Beale Street,

W.C. Handy and Elvis Presley. The “Mountain Top”

afternoon or evening cruise on a steamboat before trying some Cajun or Creole cuisine. Hotel for 2 nights: Bienville House

Drive to Charleston which has miles of restored historic structures. You might stroll through the

Day 15: Charleston – Atlanta departure (305 miles) Drive to Atlanta, drop your car and take your onward flight. Please consider today’s driving distance when booking your onward flight..

sculpture honours Dr. Martin Luther King, who was assassinated here. Don’t miss the chance to visit Graceland. Hotel: Holiday Inn Select Memphis Departs Daily: Year round

Prices include:

Price Per Person From

• 14 nights accommodation as specified

Double

£1605

• 15 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15)

Single

£3210

• Comprehensive documentation kit

Triple

£1145

Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Meals

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2

• Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included

adults

• Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels)

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville

Charming New Orleans

Visit Sun Studio in Memphis

From the “Windy City” to the “Big Easy”, with a side order of country music and rock ’n roll, this holiday shows off the iconic places that made America’s musical history. Day 5: Nashville

Day 8: Memphis – Vicksburg (254 miles)

• Nashville, home of country music

Visit the museums of music giants; stop at the

Head for Vicksburg after breakfast. Riverboat

Country Music Hall of Fame and Studio “B” where

casinos dock on the Mississippi River these days,

the “Nashville Sound” was created by Chet Atkins,

but Vicksburg’s location on the Mississippi delta was

Dolly Parton, the Everly Brothers, Elvis and many

of strategic importance during the Civil War. At the

Day 1: Arrive Chicago

others. Perhaps dance to hot country sounds at the

National Military Park you can view a multimedia

Welcome to the Windy City. Collect your car and

famous Wildhorse Saloon or enjoy a cabaret dinner

show recalling that era.

make your way to your hotel.

cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat.

Hotel: Standard – Vicksburg Inn & Suites; Superior –

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – BW plus Hawthorne

Day 6: Nashville – Memphis (212 miles)

BW Vicksburg

Head for Memphis today, home to the legendary

Day 9: Vicksburg – New Orleans (225 miles)

Day 2: Chicago

“King” of Rock ‘n Roll, and enjoy two nights in this

Head for Natchez this morning and perhaps explore

Today is free for you to explore the beautiful city of

music mecca.

some of the plantation houses before continuing

Chicago.

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Comfort Inn

to New Orleans. The “Big Easy” is home to jazz and

Day 3: Chicago - St Louis (297 miles)

Downtown; Superior – The Guest House at

Bourbon Street, where the party never stops.

Graceland

Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Holiday Inn

Louis, the ultimate American road trip. Discover

Day 7: Memphis

Superdome; Superior – Bienville House

quirky landmarks from a bygone era, from small

Welcome to the home of the blues, Beale Street,

Day 10: New Orleans

town diners to drive-in movie theatres and

W.C. Handy and Elvis Presley. The “Mountain Top”

Explore this marvellous city, which retains the

old-fashioned 1920’s – 1960’s style petrol stations.

sculpture honours Dr. Martin Luther King, who

flavour of the French and Spanish cultures which

Tonight in St. Louis perhaps tour the music clubs of

was assassinated here. Mud Island, a 52-acre park

founded it. See Jackson Square, Royal Street and

Laclede’s Landing and the Soulard neighbourhood.

showcases the mighty Mississippi River. Don’t miss

then perhaps take an afternoon or evening cruise

Hotel: Standard – BW St Louis Inn; Superior –

a visit to Graceland, Elvis Presley’s beloved mansion

on a steamboat, before trying some Cajun or Creole

Magnolia hotel

and Sun Studio where Elvis, Carl Perkins, Roy

cuisine.

Day 4: St Louis - Nashville (307 miles)

Orbison and Johnny Cash first recorded. Finish your

Day 11: New Orleans Departure

• Memphis, don’t miss Graceland, Elvis’s mansion • Enjoy creole cuisine and jazz in the Big Easy

Terrace; Superior – Sheraton Chicago

Travel the legendary Route 66 from Chicago to St.

Drive to Nashville, home of Country Music and the Grand Ole Opry. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Inn at

day by soaking up the atmosphere in one of the live music clubs on famous Beale Street.

Perhaps you have time for last minute shopping before returning your car at the airport and taking your onward flight.

Opryland; Superior - Gaylord Opryland Price includes:

Departs daily: Year round Price per person From Double Single Triple Standard hotels

£1023

£2002

£705

Superior hotels

£1355

£2680

£978

• 10 nights accommodation • 11 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15) • Comprehensive documentation kit Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) • One way drop fee & Chicago Airport user fee Upgrades: • Why not upgrade your car for a roomier, more luxurious or sporty model; or add Satnav or an extra driver ask us

Child: (2 – 11) free sharing existing bedding with 2 adults

for prices

Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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Highlights:

Perhaps visit the Orlando theme parks

Miami Beach

Watch out for aligators 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

Florida® - 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 Discover the metropolis Miami with its diverse

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.

Day 3: Miami Beach - Florida Keys (175 miles)

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42 bridges lead on Highway 1 from Miami to Key

Hotel: Clarion Inn & Suites Clearwater; Superior - Sheraton Sand Key

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

Drive from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, also called 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 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 almost every day. Day 11: Fort Launderdale - Miami (31 Miles) It’s a short drive to Miami to drop your car and take your onward flight.

Superior - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marathon

Departs Daily: 23 Jan - 13 Dec Price Per Person From

Prices include:

Double Single Triple

• 10 nights accommodation as specified

Standard Hotels

£671

£1340

£468

• 10 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 14 & 15)

Superior Hotels

£861

£1723

£600

• Comprehensive documentation kit Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included

Child (2-12): FREE when sharing existing beds with 2

• Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels)

adults Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 14, 15, 49 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

Colorado River Float with Tauck Tours

Yosemite Valley

Stunning Sunset in New England

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

Trafalgar Tours

Insight Vacations

ATI is one of the largest providers of coach holidays

Escorted travel has been Trafalgar’s passion for

The experts when it comes to deluxe touring; relax

in America, and has been offering value for money

70 years; a family owned company who pride

and enjoy the unique blend of quality, unequalled

escorted touring to international travellers for many

themselves on the ability to innovate and love to

access to America’s treasures and unmatched

years now. Offering guaranteed departures on many

share their exclusive insider’s view of the world.

comfort and service. These tours offer exceptional

of their holidays, their varied itineraries right across the USA include all the must see highlights. We only 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.

Experiences, stay in unique and authentic accommodation which is indicative of the region, from country ranches to classic, historic hotels. Daily breakfasts and many evening meals are included, as well as ‘be my guest’ dining with locals and farewell dinners. There is also an element of free time and

Creative Travel

flexibility built into these tours for you to explore on

Creative is a New England specialist and their tour

your own if you wish.

of New England is the best value available on the

You will enjoy transport by luxury, air-conditioned

market. Their drivers and guides are New England locals and know their patch inside out. American Breakfast is included each day.

coach with restroom and complimentary Wi-Fi. Audio headsets are used for included sightseeing and VIP entry for major sites is taken care of.

value, as all featured experiences are included in the price, as are most meals. Hotels are located 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. Home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles) are included as well. Tauck World Discovery Unusual experiences, guest lectures and hard to get into venues and experiences are the signature of a Tauck holiday with the best hotels in the best locations and many meals also included. Tour directors are passionate in delivering enriching, rewarding and memorable experiences.

ESCORTED TOURING

the Great Lakes to the Deep South, and all offer

You’ll enjoy unique and authentic Insider

VALUE TOUR

Yavapai Point Grand Canyon

Amazing views at Bryce Canyon

Take a day trip to San Diego

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: Holiday Inn Anaheim

colourful 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

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”

Day 3: Los Angeles – Palm Springs - Phoenix 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 at the base of the rugged San Jacinto Mountains. A sea of wind turbines mark the entrance to this desert oasis. Afterwards you will pass through Indio, home to the International Date Festival in the Coachella Valley. Hotel: We Ko Pa Resort, Scottsdale

Day 8: Las Vegas Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many attractions that Las Vegas has to offer. In addition to world-class shopping, bustling casinos, and Broadway-calibre shows, you might simply stroll the famous Strip to take in its amazing sights, or “shop ‘til you drop” at designer outlets.

Glittering Las Vegas

Yosemite from Tunnel View

San Francisco, the Bay & the Golden Gate Bridge

Day 9: Las Vegas – Death Valley – Mammoth Lakes** Day 11: Yosemite – San Francisco

Day 14: Santa Maria – Santa Barbara – Los Angeles

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: Hilton Financial District

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 Lakes**. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 19th century and today is renowned for the superior skiing terrain and

Today is at leisure. Your tour director is on hand to

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport

a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf where you

Day 15: Los Angeles Departure

may enjoy a “Taste of San Francisco”: local seafood,

staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.

famous sourdough breads or decadent Ghiradelli’s

Hotel: Mammoth Mountain Inn**

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 Valley, world renowned for its fine wineries and

Day 10: Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite Rise early and take an optional seasonal scenic

beautiful scenery (additional cost). Day 13: San Francisco – Monterey – Santa Maria

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.

Santa Maria

Hotel: Modesto Hotel

Hotel: Radisson

Frequent departures: Apr - Oct

Price Includes:

Occasional departures: Nov - Mar

• 14, 11 or 8 nights accommodation

Price Per Person From

• Sightseeing as described Double Single Triple

Western Discovery £1666

£2464

£1465

£1505

£2104

£1353

£1194

£1541

£1104

• Professional tour manager • Flights to / from USA • Gratuities for tour manager and coach driver • Meals, optional sightseeing and attractions not shown as included

Splendours of the West 9 days

• Travel by luxury coach Not included:

Western Landscapes 12 days

• Baggage handling - 1 bag per person

All tours are conducted with English commentary; departures between November & March may also be conducted in another language.

This tour is operated by ATI. Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 69 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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gondola ride to the summit of Mammoth and enjoy

15 days

Your tour ends today on check out from your hotel.

Chocolate. Or take a stroll by Sea Lions’ Marina to

**During winter the Tioga Pass may be closed due

your hotel.

assist with making your plans for the day: perhaps

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Santa Barbara

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

Day 5: Yosemite - Monterey

Day 10: Scottsdale - Grand Canyon.

• 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

Drive through the San Joaquin Valley to Carmel-by-

Head north to bohemian Sedona then drive through

the-Sea. Take a relaxing drive along scenic 17-Mile

Oak Creek Canyon and on to Grand Canyon National

Drive to Monterey. This evening choose from a

Park. Join a local expert for a presentation about the

selection of restaurants for dinner. (B, D)

wonders of the Canyon. Enjoy a private dinner in the

Hotel: Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa

Thunderbird Room taking in the views. (B,D)

Day 6: Monterey – Santa Barbara

Hotel: National Park Lodges, Grand Canyon.

Head south along the coast. Take a guided tour of

Day 11: Grand Canyon – Lake Powell

magnificent Hearst Castle then continue through the

Head across the painted desert to Monument Valley

vineyards of the Central Coast to Santa Barbara. (B)

for a tour of the Valley floor, then stop at Canyon

Hotel: The Fess Parker a Doubletree Resort

Dam before arriving at Lake Powell. (B, D)

Day 7: Santa Barbara – Los Angeles

Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Powell Resort

Visit the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara and learn

Day 12: Lake Powell

about California’s El Camino Real. Continue to Santa

Relax and enjoy the resort or join a optional float

Monica and take a stroll along the promenade. Visit

trip on the Colorado River. (B)

stunning Getty Villa for a guided tour. (B)

Day 13: Lake Powell - Zion National Park

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

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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 Valley Lodge

Hotel for 2 nights: JW Marriott Hotel at LA LIVE

Head to Bryce Canyon National Park and walk along

Day 8: Los Angeles

Sunset Point to view the spectacular hoodoos

Take a morning sightseeing tour of Hollywood then

before heading to Zion National Park. (B)

enjoy a private tour of the Dolby Theatre, home to

Hotel: Zion National Park Lodge

the Academy Awards. Enjoy a glittering LA style

Day 14: Zion National Park - Las Vegas

dinner at a popular restaurant this evening. (B, D)

Board a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live

Day 9: Los Angeles - Scottsdale

commentary to experience the park’s highlights.

Travel across the Mojave Desert to Scottsdale.

Arrive in Las Vegas and marvel at its bright lights

Spend the day relaxing at your resort hotel. (B)

and themed hotels. (B, D) Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™

Hotel: The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa

Day 15: Las Vegas departure Your tour ends with a transfer to Las Vegas Airport, or extend your stay in Las Vegas. (B)

Regular Departures: Mar - Oct

Price includes:

Price per person From

• 14 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described

Double

£3970

Single

£5595

• Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, WD- Welcome Dinner, D- Dinner ) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on days 1 & 15 • Audio headsets for guided visits 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 Insight Vacations. Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 69 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

PREMIUM TOUR

Start and end your tour in San Francisco

Sample wines in Napa Valley

Lake Tahoe

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: Lake Tahoe Sightseeing

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

After a relaxing breakfast, step back in time as you

Experience the glories of the California coast cruising

ride along the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest

scenic 17-Mile Drive past the famed Lone Cypress Tree

historic landmark, Virginia City, where Mark Twain once

and Pebble Beach Golf Link before travelling to Big

roamed the streets and everybody wanted a piece of

Sur. Then stop in the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-

the “Richest Place on Earth”. Take some time to visit

Sea. Browse its shops, wander down to the water’s

one of the mansions, museums, gold and silver stores

edge or enjoy a cappuccino at a café. Then discover

and see a real mine. This evening, join an elegant

the hidden coves, sandy beaches and towering

sunset dinner cruise on the lake, complete with live

redwoods of the Big Sur coast. Return to Monterey

music and magnificent views. (FB, D)

for a tour of Cannery Row, made famous by John

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 Day 2: San Francisco Sightseeing - Napa As the mist rises over the bay, the great city of San Francisco stands before you. Enjoy a sightseeing tour and free time at Fisherman’s Wharf before driving across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, heading for Napa Valley. (B)

Day 3: Napa - Sacramento - Lake Tahoe Rise early this morning for an unforgettable optional hot air balloon ride over the Napa Valley. Enjoy a scenic drive before boarding the Napa Valley Wine Train’s lovingly restored Pullman cars for a taste of the golden age of rail travel. Journey through Napa and indulge in a Regional Meal lunch and wine tasting. Then travel through the fertile Sacramento River Valley to Lake Tahoe. (B, L) Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel at Heavenly Valley Regular Departures: May - Sep Price Per Person From Double £1482 Single £2132

Snow covered for much of the year, the Tioga Pass^ is the perfect entry point to Yosemite. Descend from the Sierra Nevada Mountains into the Yosemite Valley, passing Bridal Veil Falls. Enjoy your accommodation inside the park, taking in all the natural wonders after

Steinbeck. Enjoy some free time at lively Fisherman’s Wharf, home to restaurants, shops and vibrant street life, or join an optional tour to the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a farewell dinner including a wine pairing. (B, D)

the crowds have left just a short stroll from Yosemite

Day 8: Monterey – San Francisco departure

Falls. (B) Hotel: Yosemite Valley Lodge

Today, journey back in time to the era of lumberjacks

Day 6: Yosemite – Salinas Valley – Monterey Head west today into Salinas Valley and join an agricultural tour to learn about fruit and vegetable production and advanced farming techniques with a local expert. Travel north to Monterey and join your local hosts for dinner this evening. They will share their knowledge and love of food as you dine on the freshest ingredients, and gain an understanding of the farm to table experience. (B, D) Hotel for 2 nights: The Portola Hotel and Spa at

and sawmills in a re-created 1880s logging camp, complete with a general store and railroad depot. 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 extend your stay. (B) Please do not schedule onward flights before 5pm

Monterey Bay Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals on days shown (WR-Welcome Reception, B–Breakfast, L-Highlight Lunch, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on days 1 & 8 • Audio headsets for guided visits and included sightseeing Not Included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as 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 Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 69 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

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Hotel: Embassy Suites Napa Valley

Day 5: Lake Tahoe – Yosemite National Park

DELUXE TOUR

Napa Valley

Santa Barbara

Explore San Francisco

The lively and glamorous cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles contrast with the rugged beauty of the Californian coast and grandeur of Yosemite National Park on this tour of California’s highlights.

Highlights

Day 4: Yosemite National Park

Day 7: Santa Barbara – Los Angeles

• Hearst Castle one of America's grandest estates

Travel through California's Gold Country and into

Visit the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara and learn

the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National

about the chain of 21 missions along California's El

Park. Explore the valley floor with its spectacular

Camino Real. Then journey along spectacular Santa

waterfalls, the imposing rock formations of El

Monica Bay, passing through glamorous Malibu on

Capitan and Half Dome and abundant wildlife. Your

your way to Santa Monica. Stroll along the popular

hotel is inside the park and close to North America's

Third Street Promenade and visit the stunning Getty

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco

highest waterfall. (B)

Villa, a recreation of an ancient Roman country

Arrive at San Francisco and be transferred to

Hotel: Yosemite Valley Lodge

house before continuing to Los Angeles and your

your hotel. Join your Tour Director for a welcome

Day 5: Yosemite - Monterey

luxury hotel at the L.A. LIVE entertainment complex.

• Mission Santa Barbara, a historic Spanish mission founded in 1786 • Enjoy a private tour and wine tasting in the Napa Valley

reception and light meal this evening. (WD)

LIVE

Day 2: San Francisco

and shops on Ocean Avenue before driving across

Day 8: Los Angeles

Spend the morning taking in the sights of the city –

the Monterey Peninsula and along scenic 17-Mile

This morning spot the Hollywood Sign during your

the bustling activity in Union Square and beautiful

Drive to charming Monterey. This evening you have a

sightseeing tour; view Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Golden Gate Park. This evening enjoy an informative

selection of local restaurants to choose from. (B, D)

and stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame

walking tour through Chinatown followed by an

Hotel: Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa

and experience the glitz and glam of Hollywood

authentic Chinese dinner at a restaurant loved by

Day 6: Monterey – Santa Barbara

on a private tour of the Dolby Theatre. Spend

the locals. (B, D)

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Hotel for 2 nights: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A.

Valley to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Browse the art galleries

Hotel for 2 nights: Omni San Francisco

Drive down the Sierras and through the San Joaquin

Head south this morning to La Cuesta Encantada,

the afternoon at the historic L.A. Farmers Market with a guide to take you through the collection of

Day 3: San Francisco – Napa – Sonoma

high above the ocean at San Simeon, for a guided

Travel to the Napa Valley and visit to the Benziger

tour of Hearst Castle, the grandiose estate of

Family Winery for a private tour and learn about

publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst.

history of the winery. See the vineyards and visit the

Continue south through the vineyards of the central

firehouse from 1912. (B, D)

barrel aging caves and tasting room where you'll

coast to Santa Barbara and your beachfront hotel

Day 9: Depart Los Angeles

enjoy an exclusive tasting. Later in the afternoon

where your room faces the ocean. (B)

Your tour comes to an end with a departure transfer

peruse the quaint shops at Sonoma's historic plaza.

Hotel: The Fess Parker, a Doubletree by Hilton

to Los Angeles Airport. On arrival in the UK your

The evening is at leisure. (B)

Resort

driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car

Frequent Departures: Mar - Oct

Price includes:

Price Per Person From

• 8 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described

£2485

Single

£3510

enjoy a farewell dinner at Engine Co 28, a renovated

for your return private VIP transfer home. (B)

Hotel: The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa

Double

restaurants and shops for a tasting. This evening

• Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, WD-Welcome Dinner, D- Dinner ) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on days 1 & 9 • Audio headsets for guided visits 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

DELUXE TOUR

Bryce Canyon

Stay at Lake Powell Resort

Mesa Verde

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

sweeping vistas reaching into three states. (B,L,D)

Lodge

Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas Arrive at Las Vegas Airport and transfer to your hotel. This evening join your tour director for a welcome reception of drinks and a light meal. (WR) Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas. Day 2: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon This morning, head to the North Rim of Grand Canyon and the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. At night, watch the colours change as the sun sets on the canyon. Enjoy dinner in the lodge’s magnificent dining room with superb views of the canyon. (B,D) Hotel: Grand Canyon Lodge

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

an amazing dwelling built into a natural alcove

Natural Park are some of Utah’s most unusual

containing over 130 rooms and chambers. Visit the

shapes. Learn how wind, erosion and iron oxidation

Anasazi Heritage Centre, learn about the history and

created the spellbinding ‘hoodoos’. In the evening,

culture of the Puebloans. This afternoon, visit Arches

join your fellow travellers rim-side for a celebration

National Park home to the greatest concentration of

dinner over the Canyon. (B, D)

natural arches in the world. Your ranch-style lodge is

Day 10: Bryce Canyon – Las Vegas departure

Day 3: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell

by red rock cliffs on the banks of the Colorado River.

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

drive to the ‘Island in the Sky’, a mesa over 1,000

commentary to view the park’s best sites. Your

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)

arriving at your lakefront resort. Check into your lake view room and enjoy the evening at leisure. (B) Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

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

Frequent Departures: May - Oct

Price Includes:

Price Per Person From

• 9 nights accommodation • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner)

Double

£1965

Single

£2940

• Welcome reception (WR) • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours • Sightseeing as described • Luxury air-conditioned, 40 seat coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 10 • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles) Not Included: • Flights to/from the USA • Gratuities for driver and tour director • Meals and attractions not shown as included

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

Hotel: Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde.

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Bryce Canyon

Explore Yellowstone 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 Park

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: The Rushmore

Parks

spouting geysers, bubbling hot springs and mud

Depart Las Vegas for the graceful slot canyons

paint pots. (When the south entrance is closed

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,

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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

Day 9: Black Hills & Rapid City 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 Site.

have kept the old Mother Road’s culture alive. End

Hotel: Sheraton Denver Downtown

Explore some of the cliff-top buildings and look

your journey back in Las Vegas where a transfer is

Day 11: Denver – Vail – Moab

down at the massive Cliff House, the largest cliff

provided to Las Vegas International Airport or to

dwelling in the world. Tonight, enjoy a unique Navajo

the Tropicana Las Vegas for guests extending their

cookout meal on the floor of Monument Valley

stay. (B)

before returning to your hotel. (B, D)

Please do not schedule any onward flights before

destination of Vail. Founded in 1966 at the base

Hotel: Goulding’s Lodge

6:30pm

of the largest ski mountain in the United States,

Day 14: Monument Valley – Grand Canyon National

this pretty alpine village has an old-world feel that

Park

attracts outdoor enthusiasts. Then it’s on to Moab

Marvel at Monument Valley’s landscape of towering

where, in the late 1940s, the legendary John Ford

sandstone buttes in special open-air vehicles

discovered the area’s rugged beauty and filmed the

accompanied by a guide. Visit the land of the Navajo

first of many movies here. Tonight is yours—perhaps

people, stopping at historic Cameron Trading Post.

opt for taking in the sunset over the red cliffs. If

Breathtaking views along scenic Desert View Drive

you’re in the mood for more excitement, try a jet

just hint at the most spectacular of all vistas, the

boat ride along the mighty Colorado River with a

vast panorama of the Grand Canyon unfolding

tasty dinner included. (B)

before you. Meet a local specialist who will describe

Hotel for 2 nights: BW Plus Canyonlands Inn

the more than 1.7 billion years of geology revealed in

Day 12: Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

the canyon. Tonight, toast your grand adventure and

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

Parks. Discover stunning Canyonlands National Park and visit magnificent Arches National Park where

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)

Frequent Departures: May - Oct Price Per Person From

Double £2862 Single £4137

Price Includes: • 14 nights accommodation • Meals on days specified (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner) • Welcome reception • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours • Sightseeing as described • Luxury air-conditioned coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 15 Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

Today, embark on a journey to explore two National

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Zion National Park

Monument Valley

Giant Saguaro Cacti near Scottsdale

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 6: Zion – Las Vegas

• 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 Canyon

Travel through more amazing scenery to the lush

rim, then head to the historic Cameron Trading

cliff-and-canyon landscape of Zion National Park.

Post, with its Southwest American Indian arts and

Board a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live

crafts. Your journey continues through the colourful

commentary to experience the scenic highlights

Painted Desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal

of the park, a followed by free time to explore.

Park, where you board an all-terrain vehicle for a

A complete change of scenery awaits you in the

guided tour of the valley floor, used as a backdrop

afternoon when you arrive in Las Vegas; bright

of many Western Films. Stop at the Glen Canyon

lights, shopping malls, huge themed hotels and

Dam to learn about its impact on the Colorado River

the omnipresent slot machine. In the evening, join

before arriving at your lakefront resort. (B, D)

your Tour Director and newfound friends for a

Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

Celebration Dinner including drinks before seeing all

Day 1: Arrive Phoenix Scottsdale Welcome to Arizona. Your transfer takes you to your tour hotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy the superb facilities and grounds of this desert oasis. This evening join your tour director for a Welcome Reception and an opportunity to get to know each other over a delightful evening with drinks and a light meal. (WR) Hotel: Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountain Day 2: Scottsdale – Grand Canyon Head north to the quaint bohemian colony of

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

Sedona, browse the stores and galleries. Enjoy one

Day 4: Lake Powell at Leisure Relax and enjoy the resort's facilities or join an

the lights and glitz that Las Vegas has to offer. (B, D) Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas

optional float trip down the scenic Colorado River.

Day 7: Las Vegas departure

Take a leisurely cruise through scenic Antelope

Your adventure ends with a departure transfer to

Canyon with its dramatic steep, sandstone walls. (B)

Las Vegas International Airport. (B)

of Arizona’s finest drives through Oak Creek Canyon,

Day 5: Lake Powell – Bryce Canyon - Zion

before travelling on to Grand Canyon National Park.

Head to Bryce Canyon National Park in Southern

Spend the night inside the park, enjoying the peace

Utah and enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point

and quiet after the crowds have departed. Take time

to view the great amphitheatres of odd-shaped

to experience the breathtaking vistas and sunset

monoliths known as hoodoos before heading to

on the canyon walls. During your stay, join a Local

Zion National Park. (B)

Expert for an informative presentation about the

Hotel: Zion National Park Lodge

wonders of the Grand Canyon. In the evening, enjoy a private Highlight Dinner in the Thunderbird Room while taking in the magnificent views of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim (B,D) Hotel: National Park Lodges, Grand Canyon. Frequent Departures: Apr - Oct

Price Includes: 6 nights accommodation • Meals on days specified (B-Breakfast, D-Dinner)

Price Per Person From

• Welcome reception (WR) • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours

Double

£1870

Single

£2495

• Sightseeing as described • Luxury air-conditioned, 40 seat coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 7 • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles) Not Included: Flights to/from the USA • Gratuities for driver and Tour Director • Meals and attractions not shown as included

DELUXE TOUR

Sedona

Sunrise at Bryce Canyon

Lake Powell

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

Perhaps enjpoy a free pre-tour night at The Four

the lake; view Rainbow Bridge, the world’s largest

and cliffs, odd geologic formations; desert oases

Seasons Scottsdale.

natural arch. Back on land embark on an optional

featuring abundant pools and waterfalls, and

Day 1: Arrive Scottsdale

off-road adventure to explore some of the incredible

mighty canyons splashed with vivid colours are all

Take an included transfer from Phoenix airport

sandstone slot canyons in the Navajo Nation. (B, D)

equally compelling. Depart Zion National Park for a

to your hotel and join your fellow travellers for a

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

welcome dinner. (D) Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon

the Colorado River takes you through Glen Canyon.

of the north-eastern Mojave Desert to Las Vegas. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner. (B,L,D)

Utah’s iconic landscapes have served as locations for

Hotel: Four Seasons Las Vegas

Day 2: Scottsdale – Grand Canyon

movie and TV westerns over the years; view them

Day 8: Las Vegas departure

Kick off your Southwest and Grand Canyon tour

on an afternoon drive to Bryce Canyon National Park

A transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las

with a visit to Sedona – home to famous red-rock

– a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and oddly

Vegas to Las Vegas Airport. Checkout time at Four

formations with whimsical names like the Mittens

sculpted formations known as hoodoos. Magnificent

Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is 12:00 noon. (B)

and the Rabbit Ears, and the backdrop for many

spires, tinted with shades of pink, orange and red,

western movies and TV shows then wind through

put on a captivating show as the light changes

Oak Creek Canyon en-route to Grand Canyon

throughout the day. (B,L,D)

National Park. (B, D)

Hotel: Lodge at Bryce Canyon

Hotel: Kachina Lodge Departures: May - Oct

Price Includes:

Price Per Person From

• 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described

Double

£2190

Single

£2743

• Meals on days shown (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on days 1 & 8 Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included *Free pre tour night subject to availability

This tour is operated by Tauck Tours. Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 69 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

North

This morning’s float trip on the muddy waters of

PREMIUM TOUR

Famous St Louis Arch

Historic Route 66

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^

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• 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

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)

It's back on the mother road today and first stop is at Clinton to explore a classic collection of Route 66

Day 4: St. Louis – Branson

history, memorabilia and culture. Crossing into the

Begin your day by crossing the Mississippi River

Texas Panhandle, return to Old Route 66 for a scenic

via the Chain of Rocks Bridge. Go underground in

drive before stopping in Amarillo, the “yellow rose

Meramec Caverns, a former hideout of Jesse James,

of Texas.” (B)

for a glimpse of some outstanding subterranean

Hotel: Holiday Inn West

formations. Then it’s onward to the Ozarks and the

Day 8: Amarillo – Albuquerque

lively American musical mecca of Branson. (B)

Yes, those are 10 classic Cadillacs buried nose down

for a welcome reception. (WR)

Hotel: Radisson Branson

Hotel: The Palmer House Hilton

Day 5: Branson – Oklahoma City

installation just outside Amarillo. Stop in Tucumcari,

Day 2: Chicago – St. Louis

Roll into eastern Oklahoma via an especially scenic

where a large number of the vintage motels and

stretch of highway known as the Will Rogers

restaurants built in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s are

Highway. Stop to visit the Will Rogers Museum

still in existence. Travel on to Albuquerque where

dedicated to the famous American humourist.

the spirit of Route 66 still thrives. Tonight, don your

Tonight, enjoy a regional meal in the vibrant

poodle skirt or leather jacket for a dinner at the 66

warehouse district of Bricktown at Mickey Mantle’s

Diner with its 1950s jukebox and blueplate specials.

Steakhouse. (B,D)

(B,D)

Hotel for 2 nights: Courtyard Oklahoma City

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

Downtown

in the dirt, at the famed Cadillac Ranch pop art

Visit the Cadillac Ranch

Albuquerque Balloon Festival on selected dates

Explore the Grand Canyon

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,

Leaving the glitz of Las Vegas behind, head across

Route 66, the city existed for more than 300 years.

visit the traditional land of the Navajo people.

the Mojave Desert to Los Angeles. See the sights,

Enjoy the day exploring on your own. (B)

Stop at Cameron Trading Post to browse through

including Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and the place

^On departures which coincide with the

handicrafts and maybe enjoy some tasty fry bread.

where the road comes to an end, Santa Monica

This afternoon, wind along scenic Desert View Drive

and the great Pacific. This evening, celebrate your

before arriving at the Grand Canyon. Spend the

journey at a festive Farewell Dinner. (B, D)

night inside the park, allowing time to explore this

Hotel: Millennium Biltmore

natural wonder. (B)

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. 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

transfer to Los Angeles International Airport, or you

private seating, deluxe views of the launch and hot

Hit the road again, passing through Seligman then

may wish to extend your stay in Los Angeles at The

food. Gather again this evening for the spectacular

Peach Springs, the town that was the inspiration

Millennium Biltmore. (B)

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

Drive through Gallup this morning and see the history of Route 66 on the main drag. See the 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

the Mother Road in these desert oases is like time travelling to see the well-preserved motels, diners and gas stations of a simpler era. Then it’s full speed 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)

Departures: May - Jul & Sep - Oct

Price Includes:

Price Per Person From

• 14 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described

£2682

Single

£3707

• Meals on days shown (B – Breakfast, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on days 1 & 15 • Audio headsets for guided visits and included sightseeing Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

over the changing colours of the Painted Desert

Double

Say goodbye to the road and take flight after a

DELUXE TOUR

Jackson Square - New Orleans

Antebellum homes in Natchez

Country Music Hall Of Fame

Southern Grace | 9 Days NASHVILLE | MEMPHIS | NATCHEZ | NEW ORLEANS

Experience Nashville and Memphis, two legendary cradles of modern music with the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and Graceland. Your unforgettable journey culminates in the multicultural melting pot of New Orleans, renowned for its unparalleled cuisine.

Highlights

Day 4: Graceland, Home of "The King".

Day 6: Natchez - New Orleans

• Explore Louisiana's distinctive culinary heritage

Spend your morning at leisure. Then travel to Sun

Stop at Frogmore Plantation and journey back to

Studios, where artists like Jerry Lee Lewis and

a time when cotton was king. Get a glimpse into

Johnny Cash recorded revolutionary albums. The

the sweet side of the South with a visit to Houmas

evening is devoted to Graceland, as much an object

House Plantation, often referred to as 'The Sugar

of pilgrimage as a museum dedicated to the late,

Palace' during its antebellum heyday. In the evening,

great, Elvis Presley. From the flowers and painted

visit the New Orleans School of Cooking and

signs outside the gates, to the tear-streaked cheeks

discover the flair of Creole cuisine. (B, D)

of fans inside, see the effect that Elvis and his music

Hotel for 3 nights: Hotel Monteleone

• Meet Elvis' close friend for a tour of Graceland • Stay at the luxury Monmouth Plantation, Natchez Day 1: Welcome to Nashville On arrival at Nashville Airport, you will be met and taken to. At 18:00, join your tour director for a welcome reception with drinks and a light meal. (WR) Hotel for 2 nights: Gaylord Opryland Resort Day 2: Enjoy Nashville’s Musical History Enjoy a tour of historic Studio B then visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, full of memorabilia from stars such as Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn and Garth Brooks. A songwriter and singer will tell you the stories behind the biggest hits

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

sung by well-known country music starts. No trip

to Nashville would be complete without visiting the Grand Ole Opry. Attend a live taping of America's longest-running live radio program. (B)

had on popular American culture. Spend your evening with George Klein, Elvis' close friend before enjoying a private Highlight Dinner on Graceland's grounds. (B, HD) Day 5: Memphis - Natchez Continue to Natchez, founded by the French in 1716 when it became home to a flowering colonial culture. Check in to your charming, luxury country mansion hotel. Whet your palate before dinner during a mixology class to learn the 'science' of mixing a signature drink of the South, the Mint Julep. (B, D) Hotel: Monmouth Plantation

Day 7: New Orleans Sightseeing Enjoy an atmospheric tour of the city as you explore the French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park and Jackson Square where you see the city's colonial heritage and cultured history. (B) Day 8: New Orleans Take to a boat for a tour to meet the resident alligators and other flora and fauna, then enjoy some free time before gathering with your new friends for a celebration dinner at the famous New Orleans restaurant Arnaud's. (B, HD) Day 9: New Orleans departure

Day 3: Nashville - Memphis.

Bid 'Au Revoir' to the Big Easy this morning. A

Travel from the home of country music to the

transfer is provided to New Orleans International

birthplace of blues and rock 'n' roll. Your day is

Airport. On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will

at leisure to explore museums, shops or try some

greet and escort you to your waiting car for your

Memphis barbecue. (B)

return private VIP transfer home. (B)

Hotel for 2 nights: The Westin Memphis Beale Street Departures: Apr - Jun & Sep - Oct

Prices include:

Price Per Person From

• 8 nights accommodation • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, D-Dinner, HD-Highlight Dinner)

Double

£2845

Single £3695

• Welcome reception (WR) • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours • Sightseeing as described • Luxury air-conditioned, 40 seat coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 9 • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles) Not Included: • Flights to/from the USA • Gratuities for driver and tour director • Meals and attractions not shown as included

PREMIUM TOUR

Jefferson’s Monticello

Lutheran Seminary Gettysburg

The Capitol building - Washington D.C.

A portrait of American history, this tour mixes the modern bustle of America’s Capital, Washington D.C. 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 D.C. 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, D)

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 D.C. 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 travellers at a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel for 2 nights: Renaissance Washington D.C. Downtown

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 Colonial Williamsburg, Britain’s largest colony in the New World from 1699 to 1780. This afternoon enjoy a fascinating cultural presentation by Sylvia Tabb-

Day 2: Washington 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 5: Williamsburg - Monticello - Charlottesville Visit the very spot where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were inspired by Patrick Henry’s fiery “Give me liberty or give me death” speech when you visit St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia. Discover about Jefferson’s life in Monticello,

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 Amish community. Spend some time among their verdant fields and clapboard farmhouses before arriving in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. (B, D) Hotel: Sheraton Society Hill

Day 3: Washington - Yorktown - Williamsburg

his neoclassical Italian hill-top estate. Continue to

Day 8: Philadelphia – Washington D.C. departure

Travel to the home of America’s first president,

Charlottesville where you have the afternoon to

Visit the National Constitution Centre, an interactive

George Washington on the banks of the Potomac

explore the city. (B)

museum tracing the history of the US Constitution.

River. Visit Yorktown Victory Centre and watch

Hotel: Omni Charlottesville

Then explore Independence National Historic Park,

Revolutionary War history come to life. Delve further

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 for 2 nights: Hilton Garden Inn

stay. Please do not schedule flights before 7pm (B)

Departures: Apr - Oct

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Welcome Reception (WR)

Price Per Person From

• Meals on days shown (B – Breakfast, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person

Double

£1582

Single £2107

• Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on days 1 & 8 • Audio headsets for guided visits and included sightseeing Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

building and visit the sombre World War II memorial.

Lee, for a unique cultural insight. (B)

Join a local specialist at the site of one of the Civil

DELUXE TOUR

Niagara Falls

The White House, Washington D.C.

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. (B)

showplace. Then on to Philadelphia. Choose from a

Hotel for 2 nights: Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview

selection of local restaurants for dinner. (B,D)

Day 1: Arrive Washington D.C. Arrive into Washington and take a transfer to your

Day 5: Niagara Falls

‘Second Best Address’ after The White House.

In the morning, get a close-up look at the

Day 8: Philadelphia – New York City

This evening join your tour director for a welcome

thundering falls during a cruise to the base of

Walk in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin in

reception with drinks and a light meal. (WR)

the Falls then browse the shops and galleries of

Philadelphia. View Independence Hall, visit the

Hotel for 2 nights: The Mayflower Hotel

Niagara-on-the-Lake. The region's climate is ideal

Liberty Bell and enjoy some time on your own

for wine-making so stop at a local winery for a taste.

to explore. Then it’s on to New York City. In the

This evening enjoy a night of pure fun at the award-

afternoon, enjoy a harbour cruise for glittering views

winning 'Oh Canada Eh?' Dinner Show, a musical

of Manhattan’s skyline, Ellis Island and the towering

celebration of all things Canadian that pays tribute

Statue of Liberty. The evening is at leisure (B)

to over 30 of Canada's professional recording artists.

Hotel for 2 nights: New York Marriott Marquis

Day 2: Washington D.C. This morning join a local expert to view The White House, the striking Washington Monument and sprawling National Mall. Reflect on the turbulent

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

times at the Lincoln Memorial and the sombre World

Hotel: Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing

hotel, said by President Truman to be Washington’s

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, the City of Bridges. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with views of the city at night. (B,D) Hotel: Omni William Penn

A dinner is served to you by one of the shows lively characters. (B, D)

Day 9: New York Tour the city’s highlights with a local expert. See

Day 6: Niagara Falls – Lancaster

the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building

Visit the ultra-modern Corning Museum of Glass

and Central Park. Visit the ‘Top of the Rock ‘, the

and learn about the art, history, culture, technology,

70th floor of the Rockefeller Building, for sweeping

science, craft and design of glass. Watch master

views of Manhattan’s skyscrapers, parks and urban

artisans at work as they form delicate shapes and

canyons. Tonight join your tour director for a lively

figures and sandblast your own keepsake. Later,

celebration dinner at a local restaurant and toast to

arrive in Lancaster. (B) Hotel: Lancaster Arts

new friends and fantastic memories. (B,D) Day 10: New York departure Bid farewell this morning and take your included transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

Departures: May - Jul & Sep - Oct

Price Includes: 9 nights accommodation • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner)

Price Per Person From

• Welcome reception (WR) • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours

Double

£2445

Single

£3395

• Sightseeing as described • Luxury air-conditioned, 40 seat coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 10 • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles) Not Included: Flights to/from the USA • Gratuities for driver and tour director • Meals and attractions not shown as included

VALUE TOUR

Gettysburg National Military Park

Visit Historic Québec City

Lincoln Memorial Washington D.C.

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 D.C.

• Enjoy a city tour of Old Québec City • Tour the Gettysburg National Military Park • Visit the Amish Farmhouse & Museum • Comprehensive city tour in Washington D.C.

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 D.C.

Lawrence River and explore the magnificent scenery

Hotel for 2 nights: Washington Hotel

on a relaxing cruise.

Day 8: Washington D.C.

Day 1: Boston arrival On arrival at Boston Airport make your way to your hotel. Meet your tour manager this evening. Hotel: Marriot Quincy 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. Hotel: Tryp by Wyndham Hotel Pur Day 3: Québec City – Montréal Enjoy a tour of Québec City, a UNESCO World Provincial Parliament Building and the Citadelle, 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. 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 Basilica. Hotel: Gouverneur Hotel Place Dupuis

Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the

Day 5: Toronto - Niagara Falls

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 D.C. – New York

Niagara Falls. Stroll along Table Rock, see the unique Floral Clock and view the thundering water of the Horseshoe Falls. Perhaps take an optional tour on the Hornblower boat ride to the base of the Falls. 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 Through the Finger Lakes Region to Pennsylvania. Visit the Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil, and the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Travel along the Susquehanna River to South Pennsylvania. Hotel: Genetti Hotel & Suites

Regular Departures: Apr - Oct

Price Includes:

Price Per Person From

• 8 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person

Double

£1110

• Travel by luxury coach • Professional tour manager

Single

£1545

Not included:

Triple

£987

• Flights to / from USA • Gratuities for tour manager and coach driver • Meals, sightseeing and attractions not shown as included Ask for prices to extend your stay in Boston or New York

VALUE ESCORTED TOURING

Heritage Site. Highlights include the Québec

Hotel: Bond Place

VALUE TOUR

Abraham Lincoln Memorial - Washington D.C.

Central Park New York

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, this tour has it all.

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 D.C.

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: Grand Hyatt

into Pennsylvania Dutch country, also known as

Day 7: Washington D.C. - Philadelphia

Day 2: New York sightseeing This morning enjoy a city tour of New York which

VALUE ESCORTED TOURING

Hotel: Genetti Hotel & Suites

This morning continue your journey to Philadelphia, 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

Amish Country, for your overnight stay.

Today, drive across New York State through the Finger Lakes Country and towards the Canadian border, arriving at one of the world’s natural wonders, breathtaking Niagara Falls. Indulge in a spot of wine-tasting at Watkins Glen, on the shores

on American soil, and the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. From here, you will journey to Washington D.C. Hotel for 2 nights: Doubletree Washington Silver 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

Departures: Apr - Sep

Prices include:

Price Per Person From

• 7 nights accommodation

Double

£905

Single

£1353

Triple

£789

• Sightseeing as described • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury coach • Professional tour manager Not included: • Flights to / from USA • Gratuities for tour manager and coach driver • Meals, sightseeing and attractions not shown as included

DELUXE TOUR

The Streets of Boston

Newport Rhode Island Mansion

Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Join this enlightening tour of the nation's major cities. In New York, experience all the iconic landmarks seen in the movies. Boston takes you along the Freedom Trail and Philadelphia shows you the giant Liberty Bell, while Washington D.C. bursts with history and politics.

Highlights

Day 4: Historic Boston

Day 7: Washington sightseeing

• Enjoy a private music recital with a musician

Gain a fascinating insight into the history of

Enjoy a tour of Washington D.C. with a local

'Beantown' on the morning's historical sightseeing

expert and see some of the capital's most famous

tour. With several stops along Boston's famed

landmarks, including the White House, Washington

Freedom Trail, you'll hear about the struggle

Monument and Lincoln Memorial. Washington D.C.

and courage of the American colonists during

is also home to the official national library of the

revolutionary times. Take a student-led visit of

United States, the Library of Congress, the largest in

prestigious Harvard University, America's oldest

the world and you will see exactly how it earned this

Day 1: Arrive New York

university founded in 1636. This evening linger over

distinction during an expert-guided visit. Afterwards

On arrival in New York you will be met and

dinner at The Chart House. (B, D)

meet with a former espionage agent and learn

transferred to your luxurious hotel. Enjoy a welcome

Day 5: Boston - Philadelphia

about fascinating untold stories of the Cold War,

Dinner accompanied by a violinist from the

Set out for Philadelphia, founded by the Quakers

renowned Juilliard School. (WD)

to escape religious persecution and still known as

Hotel for 2 nights: Park Hyatt New York

the 'City of Brotherly Love'. Explore Independence

Day 2: New York

National Historic Park and its historic attractions,

Filomena's, one of city’s top restaurants. (B, D)

A local expert accompanies you on a tour of the

view Independence Hall, where America's founding

Day 8: Washington Departure

city highlights and will show you the Statue of

fathers signed the Declaration of Independence

This morning you can transfer to Dulles International

Liberty from Battery Park, the iconic Empire State

on July 4, 1776. This evening, dinner is served at

Airports or alternatively, continue on to New York

and Chrysler Buildings along with a visit to some of

Davio's, a jewel in the Philadelphia restaurant world.

to JFK Airport or to the Park Hyatt hotel for guests

Central Park's gardens and Grand Central Station.

(B, D) Hotel: Sofitel Philadelphia.

wishing to extend their stay. On arrival at your UK

The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 6: Philadelphia – Washington D.C.

airport, your driver will greet and escort you to

Day 3: New York – Newport - Boston

Experience a morning VIP Taste of Philly foods tour

Journey to historic Newport, Rhode Island, and

when a food connoisseur will reveal the fascinating

travel along Ocean Drive lined with the Gilded Age

history behind some of Philly's most famous cuisine

mansions of America's wealthiest families. Visit

at the historic Reading Terminal Market, then

The Breakers, the grandest of Newport's summer

continue to Washington D.C.This evening see the

'cottages' and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's

city lit up by the night sky on an Illumination Tour.

pre-eminence in turn of the century America (B)

(B) Hotel for 2 nights: Fairmont Washington D.C.

Hotel for 2 nights: The Langham Boston

Georgetown

from the famous Juilliard School, New York • Learn about the history of Harvard, one of

America's most prestigious universities • See the world's largest collection of books at the Library of Congress in Washington

Price includes:

Price per person from

• 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described

Double

£2545

Single

£3520

the scenes between the CIA and the KGB. This evening, join fellow travellers for a farewell dinner at

your waiting car for your return private VIP transfer home. (B) Do not book flights from New York JFK before 17.30

• Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, WD-Welcome Dinner, D- Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on days 1 & 8 • Audio headsets for guided visits 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

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

Departures: May - Oct

an era when real battles were often fought behind

PREMIUM TOUR

Visit Amish Country

Independence Hall - Philadelphia

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 D.C. 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

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

Day 1: Arrive New York City

Welcome to New York City. Check into your hotel and head out on your own for an afternoon of discovering the city. Grab a slice of pizza or a hot dog from a street vendor, browse the high-end shops or just relax at your hotel. Meet your travel director and fellow travellers this evening for a welcome reception. (WR) Hotel: New York Marriott East Side Day 2: New York – Philadelphia – Washington D.C. Explore The Big Apple on an orientation tour of the city. View the towering Empire State Building, pulsating Times Square and grand Central Park. Travel on to the City of Brotherly Love and visit the 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. (B, D) Hotel for 2 nights: Renaissance Washington Dupont Circle

Day 3: Washington D.C.

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 with its quaint

take a stroll around Dupont Circle. (B)

main street filled with cafes and traditional shops,

Day 4: Washington D.C. – Lancaster County /

pretty parks with colourful flower beds and

Amish Country

summertime festivals. (B)

Roll back in time to explore the rural back roads

Day 7: Niagara Falls – Toronto

of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County with a local

Arrive on the shores of Lake Ontario and

specialist. Learn about the traditional agricultural

cosmopolitan Toronto today and set out for an

lifestyle of the Amish and the Mennonites, who live

orientation tour of the city. There is time to explore

much the same as they did when they first settled

on your own this afternoon or perhaps join an

here over 200 years ago. Arrive at your hotel, a

optional tour of the CN Tower. (B)

historic preservation in the heart of Amish Country.

Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto

Tonight, after a hearty dinner, enjoy a cultural insight

Day 8: Toronto – Ottawa

as you practice preparing whoopie pies for your dessert. (B, D) Hotel: The Inn at Leola Village

Travel to Ottawa, Canada’s stately capital. Enjoy an introductory tour of the city, including the elegant buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the

Day 5: Lancaster County – Niagara Falls

residence of the Governor General of Canada and

Leave Lancaster County this morning and journey

the beautiful downtown galleries and museums. (B)

across Pennsylvania into the eastern corner of New

Hotel: Sheraton Ottawa

York. Make a stop at the Corning Museum of Glass and see more than 35 centuries of glass artistry in the galleries. Later this afternoon you will arrive in Canada at the majestic Niagara Falls. (B) Hotel for 2 nights: Hilton Hotel & Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview

Historic Québec City

Explore French Montréal

Boston Common

Day 9: Ottawa – Québec City

Day 12: Montréal – Franconia Notch - 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 in

Hampshire on your way to Franconia Notch in the

Party—and along the Freedom Trail with a tour of

North America. You’ll feel as if you’ve just set foot

heart of the White Mountains. As you make your

the city. This afternoon, continue your exploration

into old Paris with its classic bistros, sidewalk cafés

way through forests of sugar maple and white birch,

as you please—visit the bar that inspired the TV

and cobblestone streets. Tonight, enjoy a delectable

watch for the black bear, moose and deer that call

show Cheers or explore the lovely Public Gardens.

regional meal at a local restaurant. (B, D)

this area home. Continue to Boston, birthplace of

This evening, toast your holiday and your newfound

Hotel for 2 nights: Hilton Québec City

the uprisings that lead to American Independence.

friends at a Farewell Dinner. (B, D)

Day 10: Québec City

Boston Is small and charming and easily explored

Day 14: Boston Departure

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 Citadel and the Plains of Abraham, the site of a 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 Lawrence River. (B) Day 11: Québec City – Montréal Arrive in Montréal where your local, guide introduces you to the pleasures of the city, including the spectacular Notre- Dame Basilica, the colourful port area and Place Jacques-Cartier, epicentre of

on foot. 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. Your hotel, The Omni Parker House, is a Boston

Time, perhaps, for personal sightseeing and a spot of retail therapy in Boston’s stores before taking an included transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Or maybe you’ll stay on a while and explore more of this delightful city. (B)

icon. The hotel’s legendary ‘Saturday Club’ was frequented by some of the 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, John F. Kennedy, and William Jefferson Clinton, assembled for private meetings, press conferences, and power breakfasts here. Hotel for 2 nights: Omni Parker House (B)

Mont Rigaud and “Sucrerie de la Montagne,” an authentic sugar shack officially designated as a Québec Heritage Site, and enjoy a regional dinner and entertainment. (B, D) Hotel: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal

Frequent Departures: May - Oct

Price Includes:

Price Per Person From

• 13 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Welcome Reception (WR)

Double

£2582

Single

£3732

• Meals on days shown (B – Breakfast, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on days 1 & 14 • Audio headsets for guided visits and included sightseeing Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

the old city. This evening, head for the woods atop

VALUE TOUR

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

New Hampshire Fall Scenery

Step back in time at Plimoth 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 explore the city on your own. (B) Day 3: Boston - Portland

VALUE ESCORTED TOURING

This morning, travel along the North Shore of

Massachusetts and the southern coast of Maine. 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) Hotel: Holiday Inn by the Bay

capture breathtaking views of Quechee Gorge. Continue to Woodstock for free time in this quaint Vermont town, complete with a wooden covered bridge. (B) Hotel: Holiday Inn, Rutland Day 6: Green Mountains - Connecticut River Valley,

Enroute to Boston you will tour Sandwich, the 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) Please do not schedule flights before 7pm

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: Sturbridge Host, Connecticut River Valley.

Departures: mid Sep - mid Oct

Price Includes:

Price Per Person From

• 8 nights accommodation • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast)

Double

£1653

Single

£2411

• Sightseeing as described • Baggage handling (1 bag per person) at hotels • Services of a professional tour manager • Arrival airport transfer on day 1 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. Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking; hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages 69 & 94 to 98 for important information, terms and conditions.

PREMIUM TOUR

Cobbled street in Boston

Bar Harbor, Maine

Vermont

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 – Burlington

Day 6: North Conway - Bar Harbor

• Travel along the Mowhawk Trail

Head for the Green Mountain State of Vermont,

Head into the pine forests of Maine’s interior. The

driving through small towns and villages en-route

mountains and forests give way to the coast and

to the historic woollen mill in Quechee that now

the Atlantic swells at Bar Harbor. This evening enjoy

houses the Simon Pearce glassblowing workshop.

a traditional lobster dinner and learn about lobster

Relish a Regional Meal lunch featuring local

fishing from a local fisherman. (B, D)

ingredients before delving into the art and science

Hotel for 2 nights: Bar Harbor Regency

of glassblowing. After a stop in the quaint and

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: Boston Marriott Copley Place Day 2: Boston - Williamstown Begin the day with a city tour of Boston’s historic sites including several along the famous Freedom Trail. Start your journey into history with stops at of the American Revolution were fought. This 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: Williams Inn

hotel. (B, L) Hotel: EssexResort and Spa

Visit Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park and admire the views from its peak before descending

Day 4: Ludlow – White Mountains – North Conway

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

the tallest peak in the northeast. Descend to North Conway on the edge of White Mountain National Forest. After dinner learn about the local flora and fauna during a talk by a local specialist. (B, D) Hotel for 2 nights: Red Jacket Mountain View Resort

Journey past the beaches and cliffs of Maine’s 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 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)

Frequent Departures: mid Sep - mid Oct

Price Includes:

Price Per Person From

• 8 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Welcome Reception (WR)

Double

£1882

Single

£2677

• Meals on days shown (B – Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on days 1 & 9 • Audio headsets for guided visits and included sightseeing Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING

Lexington and Concord, where the first battles

picturesque town of Woodstock, continue to your

DELUXE TOUR

Mount Washington

Vermont

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

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. Departures: mid Sep - mid Oct

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Meals on days shown (B-Breakfast, D-Dinner)

Price Per Person From

• Welcome reception (WR) • Professional Tour Director • Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours

Double

£2205

Single

£3000

• Sightseeing as described • Luxury air-conditioned, 40 seat coach • Hotel porterage - 1 bag per person • Airport arrival transfer on Day 1 • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles) Not Included: Flights to/from the USA • Gratuities for driver and tour director • Meals and attractions not shown as included

DELUXE TOUR

Oak Bluffs Martha’s Vineyard

Mansions in Newport

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

(B, D)

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 Travel to Plymouth and step back in time at Plimoth Plantation where costumed role players bring the history of one of the earliest English settlements 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 Explore the Vineyard today. Start your sightseeing by admiring the historic stately homes in Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Take in the salt marshes, long beaches, and picturesque yacht harbours, and the towns of West Tisbury and Aquinnah. The afternoon

See the opulence of the 19th century’s Gilded Age

Day 5: Cape Cod

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

summer resort. “P-Town” is set near the summering

Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, culminating

grounds for a number of whale species; weather

in an exclusive farewell cocktail reception and dinner

permitting, take a guided whale-watching cruise.

overlooking Newport Harbour. (B, D)

(B, D)

Day 8: Newport – Boston Departure 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)

Departures: May - Oct

Price Includes:

Price Per Person From

• 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described

Double

£2190

Single

£2732

• Meals on days shown (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfer on day 1 Not included: • Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

DELUXE ESCORTED TOURING

Day 3: Martha’s Vineyard

Hotel for 2 nights: Chatham Wayside Inn

Important Information to help you get the most from your holiday 1. Airline additional information to that shown on pages 10-12 All flights are non-smoking 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 First 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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. Checking in - You must check in for your international flights approximately 3 hours prior to the 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. 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. 2. Alamo National Car Rental additional information to that shown on pages 14-15 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. 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 $66 per day applies in lieu of an Underage Driver Fee. Your Rental Agreement - Whilst we will confirm the reservation of your request, you will be required to sign a rental agreement before driving the vehicle in America. At this point your contract will be between yourself & the car rental company. Please check all charges listed on your rental agreement prior to authorising your credit card payment. Any queries should be brought to the attention of the car hire representative before leaving the rental station. We cannot be held responsible for any charges added to your rental agreement that were not disputed/checked at the time of the rental One Way Fees - Fees are based on mileage between pick up & drop off location & are subject to change (US$) 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 Licence 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 approx: £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 is 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.

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 the customer must call the Road Bear RV 24-hour toll free helpline to get an authorisation. Nonauthorised invoices over $50 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 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. Cleaning Fee - You should return the vehicle with the interior clean and holding tanks empty. The vehicles exterior does not require cleaning by the customer. Cleaning and emptying charges apply as posted at the drop-off location. 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 for administration and handling will be charged for each day late, or part thereof.

Minimum rental charges & rental periods - The minimum rental period is 3 days, but the minimum rental charge is 7 days.

Insurance Summary - The following text is for your reference only. The Rental Agreement is binding and has priority.

4. Road Bear RV additional information to that shown on page 18

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.

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 a $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 12:30 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 checked in online 72 hours in advance of collection. Transfer from Branch - The complimentary airport (hotel) shuttle leaves once a day from all branches

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, Montréal and Québec City (Canada) is not permitted.

Premium VIP Coverage (included in the daily rate) includes secondary comprehensive and collision coverage for the rented vehicle with a deductible of $1,000 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 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 nonauthorised areas including but not limited to the country of Mexico, the inner cities of New York, Montreal and Quebec (Canada) Non-Covered Damages - Please contact us for exclusions 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, & 45 - 48 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.

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 $55+tax on arrival and sign a rental agreement. 7. Additional information regarding Escorted tours pages 69 - 93 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

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.

6. Orlando Executive Homes additional information in addition to that shown on page 28

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. 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

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 First 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

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. This insurance is Underwritten by Union Reiseversicherung AG, UK. Union Reiseversicherung AG are authorised by BaFin and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority. URV, Branch Office of Union Reiseversicherung AG for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Registered in England & Wales. You can check this information on the Financial Services Register by visiting https://register.fca.org.uk/ or by phoning 0300 500 8082. 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

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.

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

Hotel only bookings Hotel only bookings of 4 nights and less are subject to a booking fee of £20.

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

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

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. trading as First Class Holidays. 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.

pliers as a result together with an amendment fee of £50.00 per person 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 Except where otherwise stated, these booking conditions only apply to You or any member of your party, may cancel your holiday at any time holiday arrangements which you book with us in the UK and which we provided that the cancellation is made by the person signing the Bookagree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our coning Form and is communicated to us in writing. As we incur costs from tract with you. All references in these booking conditions to “holiday”, the date we confirm your booking we will retain your deposit and in “booking”, “contract”, “package”, “tour” or “arrangements” mean such addition apply cancellation charges up to the maximum amount shown holiday arrangements unless otherwise stated. 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 responsible 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.

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.

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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You must quote your booking reference number, holiday number and departure date. For all complaints and claims which do not involve The balance of the holiday cost must be received by us not less than 89 death, personal injury or illness, we regret we cannot accept liability days prior to departure. This date will be shown on the confirmation in respect of any complaint or claims which are not notified to us in invoice. Reminders are not sent. If we do not receive all payments due accordance with this clause. (including any surcharge where applicable) in full and on time, we are 7. BEHAVIOUR entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, (a) You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct deparwe will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date. If we do ture point at the correct time and we cannot be liable for any loss or not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, expense suffered if you are not. you must pay the cancellation charges shown in clause 5 depending on (b) We reserve the right to refuse a booking or terminate a clients the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled. holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in the opinion of Except for flight inclusive bookings, all monies you pay to one of our ourselves or some other person in authority does or is likely to cause authorised travel agents for your holiday with us will be held by the damage, distress, danger or annoyance to other clients, employees, agent on your behalf until a contract between us comes into existence. property or to any third party. In the event of such termination our After that point, your agent will hold the monies on our behalf until responsibility for you and your holiday immediately ceases. Full canthey are paid to us. For flight inclusive bookings, all monies paid to cellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation to make any authorised travel agent of ours for your holiday with us will be any refund, pay any compensation or meet any expenses or losses you held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel incur as a result. Trust subject to the travel agent’s obligation to pay such monies to 8. PASSPORTS, VISAS, HEALTH REQUIREMENTS, & FOREIGN OFFICE us in accordance with our trading terms unless we fail. In the unlikely ADVICE event of our financial failure, all monies then held by the travel agent or The passport and visa requirements applicable at the time of printing subsequently paid by you to the travel agent will be held by the agent to British citizens for the holidays we offer are shown on page 192. on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust Requirements may change and you must check the up to date position without any obligation on the agent to pay such monies to us. 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 05 January 2017 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 sup-

payable, subject to the conditions set out in this clause, in the event of 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.

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.

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, Convention for international travel by sea and COTIF, the Convention 17. FINANCIAL SECURITY AND ABTA MEMBERSHIP for any reason, we make any payment to you or a third party which on International Travel by Rail). Where a carrier would not be obliged We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation 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 tion or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly flight or flight inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive an ATOL have or had to claim the payment in question from the airline. If your are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of Certificate. This lists the flight, accommodation, car hire and/or other airline does not comply with these rules you may complain to the Civil the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any services that are financially protected, where you can get information Aviation Authority on 020 7453 6888 or by e-mail to passengercommoney which you have received or are entitled to receive from the on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, plaints@caa.co.uk or see www.caa.co.uk - Referring Your Complaint to carrier for the claim in question. Copies of the applicable international or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you the CAA. conventions and regulations are available from us on request. with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). 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 *The flights and flight - inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protect- apply to those services and not those of the UK. As a general rule, Disputes 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 independently. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive We are a member of ABTA (ABTA number W3550). If your holiday This brochure was published on 01 February 2017 and is valid until method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on does not include flights, ABTA will financially protect your holiday by superseded by a later edition. the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on reensuring you receive a refund or, if your arrangements include return quest 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 scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 event that your holiday cannot be provided as a result of our insolper 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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