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America

The Complete Guide 2014

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Welcome to 1st Class Holidays, a company that specialises in service and providing fabulous

holiday experiences. Truly independent, it was formed by its directors in 1996 and we are all actively involved in the day to day running of the company. Our aim is to help to make your holiday dreams a reality by providing a high level of personal service and attention to detail.

We are experts in planning detailed holiday arrangements; our senior managers have almost 250 years’ experience, and are delighted to be able to share our knowledge and experience with you. Our dedicated team have worked with us for many years and share our commitment and passion for providing unrivalled service and dream holidays. We realise that you have a choice and that is why we have made such a commitment to the level of service that we offer; a fact that is recognised by UK travel agents. From the moment of your initial enquiry through to the time that you return home from your hard earned holiday, our dedicated team are always available to offer you advice and assistance. We work closely with the UK’s independent travel agents, experienced travel professionals who share our passion for service and have a wealth of knowledge they can share, often from attending our training seminars. If you don’t have a preferred travel agent we would be happy to recommend one in your area. Whatever your requirements, just give us a call and let us prepare a personal quotation for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Paul Ainsworth - Managing Director You can book your holiday with complete peace of mind, in the knowledge that your money is safe. Air holidays with flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (5421) & land-only arrangements are protected by ABTA (W3550). 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). 1st Class Holidays is a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators. The Association represents Britain’s leading independent tour operators and encourages high standards of quality and service. 1st Class Holidays abides by the Association’s Code of Conduct and adheres 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.

All of the arrangements shown in this brochure, plus much more can be viewed on our website. Whilst we strongly recommend that you use the professional services of a fully trained and qualified independent travel agent when making your reservation, we invite you to take a look at our extensive website which has been designed to assist you with the planning stages of your holiday. Our online information includes not just hotels, tours & services, but also includes a wealth of information regarding America in general. Visit our site at www.1stclassholidays.com The name 1st Class Holidays was selected to illustrate the quality of service we aim to offer each and every one of our clients. We would be delighted to secure first class flights and accommodation for you if required, however this will only be arranged if requested by you, and the applicable fares paid.

MALVERN WORLD TRAVEL Tel: 01684 562406 www.malvernworldtravel.co.uk malvernworldtravel@hotmail.co.uk

Contents

Miami South Beach, Florida

Statue of Liberty

Flights Car Hire Motorhomes

8-9 10-11 12-13

Rail Travel Amtrak速 Rail packages Rocky Mountaineer Coastal Passage

Tailor Made Holidays

14-15 16 60

(Hotels, sightseeing & transfers)

Eastern USA New York Boston Bar Harbor Cape Cod Kennebunkport Rockport Bretton Woods Jackson Newport Stowe Stockbridge Chicago Philadelphia Washington DC Orlando Clearwater Sarasota St. Petersburg Fort Myers Naples Sanibel Island Key West Fort Lauderdale Miami New Orleans Memphis Nashville

19-23 24-25 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 28 29 30 31-34 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 38 38 39 40 41

Western USA Las Vegas Grand Canyon Bryce Canyon Lake Powell Monument Valley Yellowstone National Park Zion National Park Phoenix Scottsdale Los Angeles Beverley Hills Hollywood Anaheim Long Beach Santa Monica Carmel Monterey Santa Barbara San Diego San Francisco Napa Valley Yosemite National Park Seattle

Hawaii Waikiki Maui Kauai Big Island

Cruises

Alaska Hawaii

43-46 47 48 48 48 48 48 49 49 50-51 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 53 54 55-57 57 58 59-60

64 65 65 65 60-61 63

Self-Drive Touring Eastern USA Western USA

67-75 76-80

Escorted Touring Eastern USA Western USA

Important Information & Booking Conditions

84-95 96-102 103-106

Welcome to America Kauai Oahu Maui HAWAII*

Hawai’i: The Big Island

Los Angeles 121

San Diego

Western USA Driving Distances

382

502 San Francisco

296

416

196

Yosemite

271

332

571

491

Las Vegas

(miles^)

372

356

751

684

293

788

813

1088

1008

573

Phoenix

1017

1079

1269

749

911

448

1056

1117

985

788

1029

1174

728 Yellowstone

689

751

736

421

662

622

536

369 Salt Lake City

1138

1255

807

1124

1460

1332

759

465 Albuquerque Denver

841

Seattle

Western USA

Las Vegas

Hawaiian Islands

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

Extravagantly opulent hotels, shows that could grace any Broadway or London stage, 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…..

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?

*Hawaiian Islands are located in the central Paciﬁc Ocean and are not to scale with the mainland USA map. ^Driving distances are approximate and as a guide only.

Key: NH: New Hapshire VT: Vermont MA: Massachussetts CT: Connecticut RI: Rhode Island NJ: New Jersey DE: Delaware MD: Maryland

Miami

Eastern USA Driving Distances (miles^)

New York Philadelphia Washington DC 141 Niagara Falls 478

417

Orlando Atlanta New Orleans 469

235

438

665

639

866

Nashville

533

249

687

914

Memphis

212

395

388

825

1053

Boston

1311

1100

1521

1098

1295

1503

215

1096

885

1306

883

1080

1288 1202

309

1016

804

1225

787

994

229

443

883

671

1090

638

845

1054

410

469

936

726

1257

916

1201

1410

National Parks

Eastern USA

Florida & the Deep South

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.

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.

From Cotton ﬁelds and plantation homes to Martin Luther King and “the King” himself, the Deep South states are 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 park capital of the world in Orlando; the art deco buildings and multi-cultural vibe of Miami’s South beach to the relaxed laid back atmosphere of the Keys and the natural beauty of the Everglades there’s something for everyone here.

^Driving distances are approximate and as a guide only.

Planning Your Perfect Holiday

Discover New York City

Stay at iconic hotels such as the Westin St. Francis, San Francisco

Explore at your own pace with a Motorhome

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

Our Expert Knowledge

Hotels

Our staff have been involved in the planning and preparation of detailed holiday arrangements for many years and we would be delighted to be able to share our knowledge and experience with you.

We are pleased to be able to offer an extensive range of hotels across the USA and beyond. In each of the featured locations throughout the brochure you will find a selection of hotels from clean friendly budget properties to National Park Lodges and the grandest five star hotels, however these are just a small sample of the properties we offer. If a hotel or city you have chosen is not featured, then please don’t hesitate to call us for a price.

By taking the time to plan elements so often overlooked by our competitors, we have quickly become a market leader in long haul tailor made holidays. Whether you’re looking at self drive holidays or dream honeymoon destinations, our passion and knowledge will help you create and plan your perfect holiday.

Flights To enable you to choose which airline you wish to travel with, we have shown all of our touring arrangements exclusive of flight prices. This allows you to choose the airline best suited to your needs and budget. We offer a choice of scheduled airlines and a choice of economy or business class travel. Airlines sometimes introduce “seat sales”, offering reduced rates for specified dates or routes. The prices we show in this brochure are for guidance purposes only and the most up to date fares can be obtained by calling our reservations team. You don’t have to book your flight with us. Even if you’ve already made your own flight arrangements, (perhaps to use frequent flyer points or because you prefer to travel with a different airline), you can still book your car, hotels and other services with us. Whatever you need, from a few nights’ accommodation to your complete itinerary... we’d be delighted to assist, and of course your arrangements with us are fully protected under our ABTA membership.

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Prices for hotels in the USA vary based on demand and availability, and there are often special offers and promotions, so please call us for the latest prices for your chosen dates.

Motorhome Rentals 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. If you prefer to preplan your itinerary your can make campground reservations at www.koa.com

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Explore the New England Coast

Travel as part of an escorted tour group

Visit spectacular Yosemite National Park

Self Drive Tours

Tailor Made Service

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.

If you’ve looked through our pre-planned tours and none of them fit your requirements, 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 with 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.

Pages 8 to 65 of this brochure feature an extensive range of services that can be pieced together to create your perfect holiday. On these pages you will find all the information you need to build your own holiday itinerary; • Flights

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.

• Rail travel

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 10 & 11. 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.

• Motorhomes

Escorted Tours

• Car hire • Hotels in most towns and cities • Sightseeing tours and packages We would be delighted if you would allow us to help plan your holiday. We can offer suggestions and advice, and give you recommendations from our own personal experience. Just call or email us with your requirements and then sit back and let us do the rest. We will need the following information:

These are ideal for those who prefer to travel as part of a group, and have the reassurance of a Tour Escort with you along the way. You will travel by modern coach and have the opportunity to make new friends with your fellow travellers who may be from anywhere in the world. Sightseeing and photography stops are provided at regular intervals along with full commentary on the places you see along the way.

• Number of people travelling (please specify childrens ages)

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• Places we must include

Award Winning Service Our personal, friendly service and the first class attention to detail we provide has led us to become an industry leader in tailor made holidays and our service has been recognised throughout the years by our winning a number of prestigious industry awards.

• Room types required (twin, single, family etc) • Preferred departure date • Total holiday duration (e.g. 2 weeks, 18 days etc) • Preferred departure airport • Should we include any sightseeing or excursions? • Approximate budget for the holiday Call us for a personal quotation on: 0845 644 3545 (local call cost) or 0161 877 0432 or email us at: tailormade@1stclassholidays.com

Quality Documentation 2 to 3 weeks prior to your departure you will receive a comprehensive quality documentation pack, included in which will be a day by day itinerary, your airline e-tickets, all the necessary hotel & travel vouchers you will need, luggage allowance information & lots of general information on your destination. All of this is presented in a quality A5 sized zipped wallet, the perfect size to slip into your carry on bag.

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Flights to America

UNITED Economy Plus

United Airlines

UNITED BusinessFirst®

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

Non Stop Flights

UNITED Economy Plus

United Global First®

United offers direct non stop flights from six UK airports: From London Heathrow to • New York (Newark) - 5 flights daily • Washington DC - 4 flights daily • Chicago - 3 flights daily • Houston - 3 flights daily • San Francisco - 2 flights daily • Los Angeles daily

With United Economy Plus you can enjoy extra space and added comfort with additional legroom. Economy Plus seats can be purchased at check-in, or are complimentary to customers with premier status in United’s MileagePlus frequent-flyer programmes (subject to availability).

Experience United Global First® on three-cabin aircraft. Enjoy an oasis of privacy and comfort in United Global First Suites®, which offer 180 degree flatbed seats, personal audio video on demand entertainment systems and exclusive multi-course menu options designed by world-renowned chefs. On the ground, you will have access to United First International Lounges and United Arrivals Lounges, where available, plus a chauffeur-drive service.

From Manchester daily to • New York (Newark) • Washington DC

Onboard, fully recline in the 180 degree flatbed seat providing up to 6 feet 6 inches of sleeping space whilst enjoying the gourmet menus designed by United’s Congress of Chefs and complemented by awardwinning wines and champagnes.

From Edinburgh to • New York (Newark) - 2 flights daily • Chicago (daily summer only) From Belfast, Birmingham and Glasgow daily to • New York (Newark) From hubs at New York, Houston and Chicago there are flights to over 300 onward US destinations.

UNITED Economy

Economy Plus available on most international aircraft

UNITED BusinessFirst®

On the ground, take advantage of exclusive priority check-in, access to United Arrivals lounges in selected locations offering showers, breakfast and business services and United ClubSM or Star Alliance® member lounges worldwide (where available). Flatbed seats on all 747 and 757 and select 767 and 777 aircraft

Spacious and comfortable with ergonomically-designed seats providing up to 33 inches of legroom, adjustable headrests and a 5 inch recline. Onboard, enjoy complimentary meals and soft drinks.

Sample Economy Fares From London Heathrow New York From £551 Chicago From £607 Washington DC From £621 Los Angeles From £657 San Francisco From £768

Sample BusinessFirst® Fares From London Heathrow New York From £2643 Chicago From £3209 Washington DC From £3132 Los Angeles From £3365 San Francisco From £3488

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

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

United First Suite® seating is available on 747, 767 and selected 777 aircraft

On-board entertainment All International aircraft offer on-board seat back entertainment, some offering personal “on demand” systems so you control what you watch and when, pausing movies for the meal service or a snooze. This system may not be available on all aircraft.

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

Weekend supplements: These apply for travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, please call for an accurate quotation. Child Fares: Children aged 2-11 years & infants under 2 receive a discount - details on request

All fares shown were correct at time of printing, however are subject to change without notice. Fares are only valid when taken in conjunction with other arrangements from this brochure. Full conditions of your fare will be quoted at time of booking. Please see pages 103-104 for additional information.

Flights to America

British Airways Boeing 747-400

Airbus A380 - World Traveller

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

World Traveller

Club World

World Traveller special features include: • An ergonomically designed seat with footrest and adjustable headrest to support your head and neck • Blankets, cushions and an amenity kit • Enjoy tasty meals designed by leading chefs, as well as complimentary bar service

Enjoy the personal space, privacy and comfort afforded by Club World. Some of the extra benefits you will receive are: A new seat 25% wider with a privacy screen which converts into a fully flat bed • New Club Kitchen open between meal times with complimentary hot or cold snacks • À la carte menu inspired by the world’s top chefs with expertly sourced wine list • Access to Departure and Arrivals lounges. Unwind with a complimentary drink and paper • Complimentary treatments at the Elemis Travel Spa at Heathrow.

World Traveller Plus Features include: • A separate quieter cabin with a maximum of 6 rows • Wider, more comfortable seats with 7 inches more leg room than World Traveller • Complimentary drinks from the bar (excluding champagne) • Priority meal service • In-seat power for laptops

Sample midweek economy fares from London to: Atlanta from £684 Boston from £609 Chicago from £636 Dallas from £739 Denver from £783 Houston from £707 Las Vegas from £732 Los Angeles from £675 Miami from £655 New York from £569 Orlando from £569 Philadelphia from £638 San Diego from £749 San Francisco from £785 Seattle from £807 Tampa from £569 Washington DC from £687 Sample fares based on low season midweek travel in economy class including taxes & supplements in effect at the time of printing.

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400

Premium Economy Cabin

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

Economy Class

Upper Class

Your comfortable seat has room to work, sleep or just relax. There’s a choice of three mains, kids meals, complimentary drinks and snacks. Choose from over 300 hours of the latest entertainment on your personal seat back screen. Their amenity kit has everything you need for a relaxing flight, and the K-id pack of goodies will keep the kids entertained.

Whether you want to sleep, eat or chill out, Virgin Atlantic Upper Class is a spectacular way to travel. Relax in the pre-flight luxury of the Clubhouse. Put your feet up in your Upper Class Suite, with the longest fully flat bed in business class. Eat what you want, when you want with the delicious freedom menu. Enjoy a drink and make new friends at the on-board bar. They’ve tailor made the experience to ensure you’ll arrive at your destination feeling refreshed.

Premium Economy A dedicated check in, priority boarding; a wider seat with 38 inches of legroom; a welcome drink and a choice of three meals served on china; a healthy piece of fruit or a cheeky ice cream while you watch a movie and then you and your bags come off the plane first.

Sample fares from London to Boston Chicago Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami New York Orlando San Francisco Washington DC

from £474 from £620 from £773 from £577 from £648 from £483 from £588 from £568 from £514

From Manchester to Las Vegas Orlando

from £824 from £608

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

Car Rental

Driving across the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Car Rental Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme parks, there really is something for everyone. You can choose from one of our pre planned selfdrives 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

Group: ECAR / EDAR Model: Chevrolet Spark or similar Number of seats: 4 Luggage Space: 2 bags

Compact

Group: CCAR / CDAR Model: Nissan Versa or similar Number of seats: 4 Luggage Space: 2 bags

Full Size

Full Size SUV

Group: FCAR Model: Chevrolet Impala or similar Number of seats: 5 Luggage Space: 4 bags

Group: FFAR Model: Chevrolet Tahoe or similar Number of seats: 7 Luggage Space: 5 bags

Intermediate

Group: ICAR / IDAR Model: Toyota Corolla or similar Number of seats: 5 Luggage Space: 2 bags

Luxury

Group: LCAR / LDAR Model: Cadillac CTSV or similar Number of seats: 5 Luggage Space: 5 bags

Intermediate SUV

Group: IFAR Model: Ford Escape or similar Number of seats: 5 Luggage Space: 3 bags

Convertible

Group: STAR Model: Ford Mustang or similar Number of seats: 2 Luggage Space: 2 bags

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

Standard

Group: SCAR Model: Chrysler 200 or similar Number of seats: 5 Luggage Space: 4 bags

Minivan

Group: MVAR Model: Dodge Caravan or similar Number of seats: 7 Luggage Space: 4 bags

Car Rental

Drive Historic Route 66

Driving with friends

Drive to the beach

LOOK WHAT OUR PRICES INCLUDE: Standard Rates Include: • Unlimited mileage • Collision Damage Waiver • SuppIementary Liability Insurance • Underinsured Motorist Protection • Handling fees • State & local taxes and some airport fees

Car Types Car models are shown for guidance only and may differ from those shown. Specific models cannot be guaranteed.

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

Rental Age Minimum age for renting is generally 21. Drivers under 25 will be charged an underage fee. See page 103

Deposit (Credit Card Only) A credit card imprint will be taken on collecting your car to cover extras which have not been pre-paid 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. Debit cards are not acceptable.

One Way Rentals One way rentals are allowed throughout the USA for all car groups except economy cars. They are subject to availability and must be pre-booked. One way fees apply depending on routings and are payable locally. Rental Period Rates are based on a 24 hour time period commencing Please see page 103 for charges. One way rentals within Florida and California are FREE of the one way charge, at the car is taken; eg a car collected at 9am must be returned by 9am to avoid incurring late fees. Minimum except for Convertible cars rented in San Francisco rental period is 1 day for standard rentals and 5 days for between 01 July & 31 August when a $350 plus tax one way fee is charged. enhanced and one-way rentals. Enhanced Rates also Include: • Up to 3 Additional drivers • 1st tank of fuel

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.

Child Seats Child seats are required by law for all children under the age of 4 years (ages may vary between states). These can be rented at a charge of approx $7 per day (payable locally) A deposit may be required. Seats are subject to availability & should be requested at the time of booking.

Rental Locations Cars are available at most major towns and cities throughout America. Cars collected at an airport and returned downtown (or vice versa) may incur a small drop off charge. In locations where Alamo/National do not have offices, we may provide car 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 103 for additional important information.

Rental Prices Valid: Florida California & Nevada New York City Rest of USA ** 01 Nov 13 - 31 Mar 15* Standard Enhanced Standard Enhanced Standard Enhanced Standard Enhanced Car Type Weekly Daily Weekly Daily Weekly Daily Weekly Daily Weekly Daily Weekly Daily Low High Low High Economy (2 door) £137 £28 £172 £35 £137 £28 £172 £35 £213 £42 £248 £49 £165 £33 £199 £40 Compact (4 door) £151 £30 £185 £37 £151 £30 £185 £37 £227 £45 £262 £52 £179 £36 £214 £42 Intermediate (4 door) £162 £32 £197 £39 £162 £32 £197 £39 £250 £50 £284 £57 £202 £41 £237 £48 Intermediate SUV £192 £38 £231 £46 £192 £38 £231 £46 £290 £58 £329 £66 £236 £47 £275 £55 Standard £185 £37 £219 £44 £185 £37 £219 £44 £261 £52 £296 £59 £213 £42 £248 £49 Full Size (4 door) £185 £37 £219 £44 £185 £37 £219 £44 £270 £54 £304 £61 £219 £44 £254 £51 Full Size SUV £276 £55 £315 £63 £276 £55 £315 £63 - - - - £301 £60 £340 £68 Luxury £243 £49 £282 £56 £243 £49 £282 £56 £308 £62 £347 £69 £258 £52 £297 £60 Convertible £243 £49 £282 £56 £243 £49 £282 £56 £344 £68 £383 £76 £258 £52 £297 £60 Luxury Van (7 Seats) £229 £46 £268 £54 £229 £46 £268 £54 £315 £63 £354 £71 £264 £53 £303 £61 GPS - Satellite Navigation System: GPS units are available at a supplement of £9 per day or £43 per week. Please request at time of booking. * Peak Season Surcharges apply to all rentals commencing between 01 Jul - 21 Aug 2014 and 15 - 31 Dec 2014. The surcharge is approximately £30 per week or £6 per day. Manhattan and New York Airports charges are higher, please ask for more details. Ski Peak Season: Please add £87 per week / £17 per day from 20 December 2013 - 31 March 2014 (Denver, Colorado Springs, Aspen, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Reno, Vail, Bozeman, Billings, Kalispell, Missoula, Great Falls, Grand Junction, Durango, Telluride, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, Boise) ** Alaska and Hawaii Rentals not included in “Rest of USA” rates - Please call for these rates.

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

Motorhome Rental

Explore Arches National Park

Driving along the Colorado River in Utah

Enjoying breakfast outdoors

Motorhome Rental in America 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

700 miles

Day 1: Los Angeles - Santa Margarita It’s an easy drive to America’s ‘Riviera’.

Day 1: Las Vegas - Kingman Days 1: Miami - Key West Be sure to stop at the old silver mining town of Chloride Head south from Miami to the Florida Keys. on the way to Kingman. Day 2: Key West Day 2: Kingman - Williams Visit Hemmingway’s favourite Captain Tony’s and Visit Planes of Fame or the Flintstones’ Bedrock City en Smoky Joe’s pubs and don’t miss seeing the sun go route to Williams. down from Mallory Pier.

Day 2: Santa Margarita - Hearst Castle Take Route 1 to Hearst Castle, it’s easy. Days 3-5: Hearst Castle - San Francisco Call at Carmel and Monterey and take the famous 17 Mile Drive as you head for San Francisco for a three night stay at the “City by the Bay”. You cannot fail 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 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.

1100 miles

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 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 7: Sedona - Seligman Visit the picturesque mining town of Jerome on your way to Route 66.

Day 5: Everglades – Sanibel You are headed to Sanibel Island; visit the shelling beaches of Captiva Island.

Day 8: Seligman - Kingman A scenic drive through Peach Springs, on the edge of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, to Kingman.

Day 6: Sanibel – Orlando Hit the interstate and head for the theme park capital Orlando for three nights.

Day 9: Kingman - Las Vegas Spend a while at the Hoover Dam and visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area before you continue to glittering Las Vegas for a final night of glitz and glamour.

Days 7 & 8: Orlando Choose your favourite theme parks.

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

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Day 9: Orlando – Atlantic coast Head east to the Atlantic and make for world famous Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Centre. Day 10: Cape Canaveral – Dania Beach Meander along the coast road through Palm Beach and Boca Raton to Dania Beach. Day 11: Miami departure It’s just 40 miles to Cruise America Miami.

Day 14: Newport Beach - Los Angeles It’s a short drive to Los Angeles to drop off your motorhome.

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.

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Motorhome Rental

C19 Motorhome

C25 Motorhome

Iconic Monument Valley

Cruise America Cruise America offers one of the best fleets of motorhomes in America with a range of sizes to suit most needs. Your home from home will convert easily from day time to night-time use and offers a host of features including automatic transmission, cruise control, power steering, air conditioning, heating, hob, microwave, refrigerator, basin & shower, flush toilet and AM/FM stereo. Rental Costs Cruise America operates a flexible pricing system based upon demand so it does pay to book early. The minimum rental period is 7 nights. Rental costs vary from £21 per day to £257 per day and include: • Daily rental • Local taxes • Liability insurance • Collision insurance with a deductible/excess fee of $1000 per occurrence. Please call for an accurate quotation

Rental Locations Albuquerque • Anchorage • Atlanta • Billings • Boston • Chicago • Denver* • Houston • Las Vegas • Los Angeles • Miami • Minneapolis • Newark • New York • Orlando • Phoenix • Philadelphia • Portland • San Diego • San Francisco • Salt Lake City • Seattle • Tampa • Washington DC. Rental stations closed on Sunday & Public Holidays. *$2 per day surcharge for Denver rental payable locally

SPECIAL OFFERS for rentals 01 Apr to 31 Oct 2014 Early Booking Discounts 15% off all bookings made by 31 December 2013 10% off all bookings made by 31 January 2014 5% off all bookings made by 28 February 2014 In addition, the following special offers are available; choose one for your month of travel. The early booking discount and exclusive offer can be combined with the below:

One way rentals One way rentals 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 Mileage Costs Between Las Vegas and San Francisco: $200 There are 3 ways in which you can pay for your mileage. Los Angeles to San Francisco: $200 Option 1 - 500 mile packs: £132 each. Simply work out San Francisco to Los Angeles: $250 your approximate mileage and purchase the required Taxes are included in our daily rate. Any items that have number of packs* not been pre-paid (one-way fees etc.) are subject to Option 2 - Unlimited Mileage: £656 for rentals of 7-21 applicable taxes which must be paid locally days (each additional day is £25 per day). Not included • Fuel • Vehicle preparation fee - $100 per vehicle • Housekeeping kits - $55 per person • Generator $7 per day • Mileage (see opposite) • Newark & Philadelphia $5 per day surcharge

April, May, June, Aug, Sep & October • 50% off one way fee • 50% off unlimited mileage (C30 vehicle only)* • Free Vehicle Kit July • 50% off unlimited mileage (C19 vehicle only)* • Free Vehicle Kit *For the first 21 days only

Option 3 - Pay per mile locally: The cost for each kilometre is $0.34 *Excess mileage fee is $0.34 per km. There are no refunds for unused miles/km. Please note: Option 1 & 2 must be pre-booked.

Compact C-19

Standard C-25

Length: 19-20 feet Length: 23-25 feet Sleeps: upto 3 people (2 adults & 1 child) Sleeps: upto 5 people (4 adults & 1 child)

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Intermediate E-27

Large C-30

Length: 28-30 feet Length: 28-30 feet Sleeps: upto 7 people (6 adults & 1 child) Sleeps: upto 7 people (6 adults & 1 child)

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Amtrak - Rail Journeys

California Zephyr

Amtrak® 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. Coach Class 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. There’s plenty of room to walk around and restrooms are conveniently located in every car. On most long-distance trains there is a Lounge Car where you can purchase snacks, unwind and meet new people. The upper level of the Sightseer Lounge Cars offers a more dramatic view of the passing scenery with wraparound windows. Or if you prefer, you’re always Convenient City to City Travel Unlike air travel, Amtrak trains take you from city centre welcome to enjoy sandwiches, soft drinks, beer and wine or cocktails in the car or back at your seat (meals to city centre, saving you the need and expense of are not included in Coach Class). arranging additional transportation once you arrive. Comfortable seating, full amenities, and friendly service Sleeper Class Travel Sleeping Car accommodations provide long-distance are yours aboard Amtrak as you travel from New York to Washington, D.C., Los Angeles to San Diego, Chicago travellers the choice of a Roomette, Bedroom or Bedroom Suite (two adjoining bedrooms) that can to Minneapolis or any where else across the country. accommodate one to four people. The daytime seating Region to Region Travel Aboard Amtrak, tour the desert regions and mountains converts to beds at night. Electrical outlets, climate controls, reading lights, a small closet and fold-down of the Southwest or Great Lakes Country near the table are all within easy reach. Superliner® Roomettes Canadian border. Stunning views and memorable feature an in-room toilet and washbasin with restrooms experiences are in store for you. Depending on your and a shower located nearby. Bedrooms offer a sink destination, there are two types of train services. A and vanity with enclosed toilet and shower facilities. Single-level train service operates on most shortAccessible bedrooms are available with in-room sink distance routes and some long-distance trains along and toilet. Bed linens and soap are always included, the East Coast whilst long-distance trains feature as are Dining car meals, bottled water, morning coffee the Superliner Service, these are bi-level with stairs and juice, a daily newspaper and the assistance of connecting lower and upper levels. a Sleeping Car attendant. Sleeper cabin prices are offered as an upgrade from the coach class price (see table opposite for examples). Your journey matters as much as the experience that awaits you at your destination, that’s the main reason many travellers prefer Amtrak rail travel. Amtrak transports you in comfort from city to city or across the span of the country. The long-distance trains offer you dining as well as comfortable accommodations. Meals are included in the price of Sleeping Car tickets, so there are no decisions to make about where to dine or find a hotel. Passengers without Sleeping Car tickets (those travelling in coach class), may also pay on board for meals.

Sleeper Class Dining 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 offerings, including vegetarian dishes and children’s meals. Vegan and kosher meals may be ordered 72 hours in advance. All meals are included with purchase of a Sleeping Car accommodation. Please Note: While you reserve sleeping accommodations, coach seating is on a first-come basis on most Amtrak trains. However, once on board, your conductor may assign seats. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches Amtrak offers a network of motorcoaches to link many towns and cities which are not served by the railway. Should you wish to take an Amtrak journey from a location not served by the rail network, then these coaches provide an easy connection. If your chosen routing features any coach sectors you will be advised at time of quotation / booking.

Amtrak is a registered service mark on the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Amtrak - Rail Journeys

Sleeping Car - Daytime

Dining Car

Coast Starlight

Carry On Luggage Carry-on luggage is limited to two pieces per passenger and may not exceed 23kg per piece and must not exceed the dimensions of a moderate sized suitcase (700mm by 550mm by 350mm). Luggage must be visibly tagged with the name and address of the person travelling with the baggage. In addition, items such as hand-bags and laptops may be taken onboard. Checked Baggage Service Amtrak offers checked baggage service at many stations and on many trains and Amtrak motorcoaches throughout the country. Each passenger may check three pieces, not to exceed 23kg (50lb) per piece, or 900mm by 900mm by 900mm (36 inches by 36 inches by 36 inches) at no charge. Passengers are required to show acceptable identification when checking baggage. All baggage must have identification tags attached that include name and address. Please call for full baggage terms and conditions. Tipping While not required, a tip is appreciated by red-caps for luggage service and onboard catering staff. Conductors are never tipped.

Sample Amtrak Fares Route From California Zephyr San Francisco

To Chicago

No Smoking All trains, motorcoaches and stations are entirely nonsmoking. Passengers may smoke on station platforms at longer stops as announced by train crews, but must remain next to the track, ready to re-board immediately upon hearing the sound of the locomotive horn and “All Aboard” calls from the train crew. Smoking stops may be shortened or eliminated entirely if the train is operating late. State or local laws may prohibit smoking on station platforms or require that passengers remain a certain distance away from the entrance to the car.

Selected Amtrak® Routes

Adirondack®: New York - Saratoga Springs - Montreal (Canada) California Zephyr®: San Francisco - Salt Lake City Chicago Capitol Limited®: Chicago - Cleveland - Pittsburgh Washington DC City of New Orleans®: Chicago - Memphis - Jackson New Orleans Coast Starlight®: Seattle - Portland - Sacramento - Los Angeles Rail Fare Crescent®: New York - Philadelphia - Washington Your fare is determined by the class and date of travel Atlanta - New Orleans and the availability on the train. Please call us with Empire Builder®: Seattle - Portland - Spokane your chosen routing and we will be able to give you an Minneapolis - Chicago up to date price. Amtrak fares can not be guaranteed Lake Shore Limited®: Chicago - Cleveland - Albany until the ticket has been paid for in full. Booking early New York/Boston generally tends to secure the lowest fares. The ticket Northeast Corridor®: Boston - New York - Philadelphia price includes a booking fee. Our consultants will advise Washington - Richmond - Newport News all the terms and conditions of your chosen ticket at San Joaquins®: San Francisco - San Joaquin Valley time of booking. The table below gives sample fares Fresno - Bakersfield - Southern California and routings, but please call for accurate pricing. Silver Service®: New York - Releigh - Columbia Savannah - Orlando - Tampa - Miami Southwest Chief®: Los Angeles - Flagstaff - Albuquerque Prices shown below are sample fares only: Please call - Kansas City - Chicago for up to date prices and availability. Sleeper upgrades Amtrak operates many more routings. If your chosen are in addition to the coach class fare. journey is not shown, please call us for information Approx. Duration 52 Hours

Seat Only (Per Person) Sleeper Class Upgrade (Per Cabin) Coach Business First Sleeper Roomette Sleeper Bedroom £140 - £343 £734

Capitol Limited

Chicago

Washington DC

17 Hours

£81

£228

£241

Coast Starlight

Seattle

Los Angeles

35 Hours

£98

£203

£447

Crescent

New York

New Orleans

30 Hours

£127

£174

£321

Empire Builder

Seattle

Chicago

45 Hours

£147

£295

£877

Lake Shore Limited

Chicago Chicago

New York Boston

20 Hours 23 Hours

£86 £91

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£297 £297

£714 £716

Southwest Chief

Los Angeles

Chicago

43 Hours

£179

£489

£1136

Silver Service

New York

Miami

31 Hours

£121

£262

£714

North East Corridor Regional Service Acela Express® Regional Service Acela Express®

New York New York Boston Boston

Boston Boston Washington DC Washington DC

4.5 Hours 3.5 Hours 8 Hours 6.5 Hours

£42 - £62 -

£74 £93 £104 £145

- £162 - £254

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Amtrak - Rail Packages

New York

Boston Common

Washington DC

Empire State Building

Boston & New York | 7 days

New York & Washington | 7 days

Days 1 to 3: Boston Famous for everything from the Red Sox to ‘Cheers’ bar and clam chowder, Boston is a popular destination. Wander the Freedom Trail, a well-preserved pedestrian path that weaves in & out of historic neighbourhoods, visit some of the city’s museums or shop on Newbury Street. Hotel for 3 nights: The Midtown Hotel.

Days 1 to 3: New York From Wall Street stock exchange to the galleries of SoHo, New York has something for everyone. Explore the neighbourhoods, take in the bright lights of Broadway, shop on Fifth Avenue sample the culinary delights of Chinatown or Little Italy. Hotel for 3 nights: Skyline Hotel.

Day 4: Boston - New York Day 4: New York - Washington DC Depart this morning for the ‘Big Apple’. On arrival in New York transfer to your hotel. Depart on your Amtrak service for Washington DC. Hotel for 3 nights: Capitol Skyline Hotel for 3 nights: The Skyline Hotel. Hotel. Days 5 & 6: New York From Wall Street stock exchange to the galleries of SoHo, New York has something for everyone from the bright lights of Broadway to shopping on Fifth Avenue.

Days 5 & 6: Washington DC Explore the famous monuments, the Smithsonian’s many museums or visit Arlington National Cemetery, the White House, the Capitol Building & more.

Day 7: Depature Your package ends with the check out from your hotel.

Day 7: End of Package Your package ends with the check out from your hotel

Departs Daily: Price per person

01 Apr - 04 Sep 14 05 Sep - 10 Dec 14 11 Dec - 31 Mar 15

Double

Single

Triple

Departs Daily: Price per person

£529 £642 £529

£1,011 £1,238 £1,011

£404 £479 £404

01 Apr - 27 Jun14 28 Jun - 29 Aug 14 30 Aug - 07 Sep 14 08 Sep - 29 Sep 14 30 Sep - 13 Dec 14 14 Dec - 31 Mar 15

Child: (2-10) £43 when sharing existing beds with 2 adults Prices include: 6 nights accommodation • Amtrak travel between Boston & New

York

Double

Single

Triple

Child (2-10)*

£637 £494 £646 £716 £646 £542

£1,227 £941 £1,245 £1,384 £1,245 £1,035

£476 £380 £482 £528 £482 £412

£43 £43 £43 £43 £43 £43

Prices include: 6 nights accommodation • Amtrak rail - New York to Washington Not included: Meals • Transfers • Sightseeing costs | *when sharing with 2 Adults

Not included: Meals • Transfers • Sightseeing costs

Philadelphia Skyline

White House, Washington DC

Great American Cities | 8 days Boston | New York | Philadelphia | Washington D.C. Days 1 & 2: Boston Arrive in Boston and take an included transfer to your hotel. Boston is famous for the Tea Party, Boston Bruins, Cheers Bar and so much more. See the sights on an Included Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. Hotel for 2 nights: Midtown hotel Days 3 & 4: New York Leave on Amtrak® for the Big Apple and see the sights on an included tour. Explore the neighbourhoods, take in the bright lights of Broadway, shop on Fifth Avenue and eat your way through Chinatown, Little Italy, or New York’s famous deli’s. Hotel for 2 nights: Skyline Hotel

Day 5: New York to Philadelphia Take the train to the cradle of Independence and see the sights on an included city tour. Hotel: Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District. Days 6 & 7: Washington DC Take the Amtrak® train to the nation’s capital. With its many monuments and free museums there’s, plenty to keep you occupied. See the sights on an included Trolley Tour. Hotel for 2 nights: Capitol Skyline Day 8: Departure Your tour ends on checkout this morning.

Departs daily year round Price per person 01 Apr - 28 Jun 14 29 Jun - 28 Aug 14 29 Aug - 31 Oct 14 01 Nov - 30 Dec 14 31 Dec - 31 Mar 15

Double £810 £726 £888 £810 £735

Single £1,379 £1,213 £1,535 £1,382 £1,231

Child: (2-10) £147 when sharing existing beds with 2 adults Prices include: 7 nights accommodation • Amtrak rail travel • Arrival transfer in Boston • Sightseeing tours in Boston, New York, Philadelphia & Washington Not included: Meals • departure and train station transfers

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Tailor Made Holidays to America

Monument Valley

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

Accommodation

Room types

You’ll find some of the most amazing lodges in the most stunning locations right across America and we have a selection of these too. They are all different and offer something unique, be it service, location or experiences.

Bed configurations vary but our prices for a twin or double are based on the room having one or two beds and we cannot guarantee which it will be. If you have a preference please tell us and we will pass it to the hotel. A triple room is based on three people sharing a room with one or two beds. If you want a third bed a rollaway bed can be requested and is charged extra and paid locally. Not all rooms can take a rollaway bed due to fire regulations.

From city centre hotels to country inns, deluxe resorts to rustic lodges, motels to B&Bs, accommodation in America comes in all shapes, sizes and qualities, from the top international chains to boutique hotels that have that something special. Often a location can far outweigh the facilities too, especially in those places in the wilderness, or in stunning scenery.

Ratings

There’s no standard grading system across America that covers every eventuality, so we have graded all the properties we use with our own rating: 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.

The room type on which we have based our prices is clearly shown in the price panel; it may not always be the cheapest room type available if we believe that a higher one will give you a better experience. Often hotels have several room types (some have more than 20!) so if your preferred type isn’t showing just ask – we have access to rates for most room types.

Children staying free in their parent’s room are expected to use the existing bed configuration. Adjacent and interconnecting rooms can be requested but not guaranteed. All hotels take a credit card imprint on arrival as a guarantee for incidentals, we strongly advise against giving a debit card for this purpose. Some hotels will charge a fee if you settle extras using your card.

Wi-Fi and Internet access

Except in the remotest of places you’ll be able to surf to your heart’s content and in many places there’s free access either in public areas or rooms. We show this in our descriptions like this: FREE Wi-Fi. If we show this in our Room descriptions then Wi-Fi is free in your room, but may not be free in the rest of the hotel. If we show this in the Facilities description, Wi-Fi is free in public areas but may not be free in your room. If we show Wi-Fi or internet 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 asking at reception.

Sightseeing

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.

Smoking

American smoking laws mainly reflect that in the UK. As a general rule smoking is not allowed on public transport, taxis, public places, restaurants, bars or accommodation. Some properties may still have smoking rooms but this is now VERY rare. Some places will allow smoking in designated areas. If you need We can arrange airport transfers for you in most American cities. Please see each city section for details. hotels with smoking rooms, please ask for guidance.

Transfers

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Capitol Building, Washington DC

Welcome to Eastern USA Bright lights, rolling countryside, awesome lakes and crashing coastlines; you’ll find them all in the north east of the United States. From the bright lights and shopping of New York to the melting pot cities of Boston and Chicago; the seats of democracy past and present in Philadelphia and Washington DC to the rolling countryside of New England and the Amish Country, this is an area just waiting to welcome you. Further south it’s white sandy beaches, incessant sunshine and a year round climate; add the theme park capital of the world in Orlando, the magnificent Keys and eclectic Miami and you have the perfect holiday state - Florida. The Deep South states encompass much of America’s heritage, from the Civil War to Civil rights and plantation homes to cotton fields. This is a melting pot of cultures and heritage that comes out in the music and different cities from the French influenced New Orleans, to beautiful Savannah and Charleston.

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Seasons vary wildly from North to South. In the north seasons are pretty much the same as ours but winters are colder and

• New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve • Fall foliage in New England for spectacular colour • Boston for the best clam chowder around

snowy, summers a little warmer. In the south the climate is much warmer than ours but still with our seasons. New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando,

• Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry is a local institution • The “Big Easy” for some great food and music • Memphis and pay homage to “the King of rock ‘n roll” • The theme parks that make Orlando so special

Miami and Atlanta are the main airports and flights from the UK take between 8 and 9 hours. The east coast is 5 hours behind GMT; Chicago, Memphis, Nashville and New Orleans are 6 hours behind.

Eastern USA average temperatures & rainfall New York

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Temperature (oC min/max) Rainfall (mm) Orlando

-3 / 4 85

1 / 9 101

6 / 15 91

12 / 21 93

17 / 26 92

20 / 29 108

19 / 28 108

16 / 24 98

10 / 18 93

5 / 12 90

-1 / 5 92

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Temperature (oC min/max) Rainfall (mm)

-4 / 3 88 10 / 22 113

11 / 23 114

13 / 25 135

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16 / 28 139

19 / 31 126

22 / 33 93

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22 / 32 85

19 / 29 82

19 / 29 81

14 / 25 123

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Eastern USA - New York Hotels

New York Skyline

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

Radio City Apartments

AKA Times Square Apartments

888 Apartments

Radio City apartments are located on 49th Street, between 6th & 7th Ave., close to Radio City Music Hall, Times Square and Central Park with shops, sightseeing and entertainment close by.

Located on 123 West 44th Street in the centre of Manhattan, close to Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, Central Park and New York’s attractions, these apartments are furnished to a high standard.

Rooms: 105 comfortably furnished, air-conditioned studios and apartments feature cable TV, FREE Wi-Fi, small kitchenette with fridge, microwave, and hob.

Rooms: Flat screen TV, DVD and CD player, kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, stainless steel appliances, Wi-Fi and phone (local charges). Bedrooms also have a flat screen TV.

Enjoying a great location on 6th Avenue in the heart of Manhattan and close to the Empire State Building, Madison Square Gardens and Penn Station, these comfortable apartments are perfectly placed for exploring the attractions and shopping. Featuring well equipped kitchens and comfortable lounges the one bedroom sleeps four and the two bedroom six.

• 2 bedroom apartments have one king or queen and a second queen bed.

Rooms: air-conditioned one and two bedroom apartments offer small kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge freezer; lounge with TV, Internet, double sofa bed; one or two bedrooms

Facilities: Restaurant, laundry

Facilities: Fitness centre, in-suite dining, FREE coffee service, FREE Wi-Fi in public areas, business centre

Facilities: washers and dryers on each floor, fitness room, 24 hour doorman

Our Rating:

• Studios have 1 double bed or 2 twin beds • One bed apartments have 1 double bed and sofa bed or 2 double beds and a sofa • Two bed apartments have 1 double bed a sofa bed and 2 twin beds. Nearest parking 10 minute walk.

Price Per Apartment

Studio 1 Bedroom Daily Weekly Daily Weekly 02 Jan - 27 Feb* £169 £1166 £204 £1408 28 Feb - 28 Aug* £212 £1469 £273 £1885 29 Aug - 03 Feb 15* £256 £1772 £342 £2353 Minimum stay: 2 nights *Supplements apply to certain dates. Please contact us for 2 bedroom apartment prices

• 1 bedroom apartments have one queen bed.

PLUS

Price Per Apartment Per Week 1 Bedroom^ 2 Bedroom~ 01 Jan - 31 Mar £1686 £3029 01 Apr - 30 Jun £2292 £3748 01 Jul - 08 Sep £2050 £3809 09 Sep - 31 Dec £2916 £4546 Minimum Stay: 1 week ^1 bedroom apartment price based on 2 sharing ~2 bedroom apartment price based on 4 sharing

Price Per Apartment 03 Jan - 28 Feb 01 Mar - 31 Mar 01 Apr - 30 Apr 01 May - 30 Jun 01 Jul - 22 Nov 23 Nov - 02 Jan 15

Studio Daily Weekly £221 £1469 £225 £1512 £251 £1711 £238 £1642 £251 £1729 £273 £1885

1 Bedroom Daily Weekly £256 £1642 £264 £1729 £351 £2422 £342 £2318 £351 £2422 £386 £2578

Minimum stay: 4 nts | Contact us for 2 bed apartments

Please see pages 17 and 103-106 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

Eastern USA - New York Hotels

Edison Hotel

New Yorker

Wellington Hotel

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan the Edison was built in 1931 in the same grand Art Deco style as Radio City Music Hall. Situated in one of the most dynamic sections of New York City, its lights literally shine on Broadway! Just steps from Times Square, walking distance to theatres, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, shopping, dining, and centrally located for business or pleasure. An exciting place to stay in the heart of New York City.

Built in 1929, the New Yorker is a 43 storey architectural marvel of its day. Recently refurbished to recapture its former grandeur. The hotel is located in midtown Manhattan, close to Madison Square Garden, Penn Station and the Empire State Building with Times Square, the theatre district and Central Park all close by.

A traditional hotel with everything within walking distance; Broadway theatres, Fifth Avenue shops, restaurants and bars, the Wellington is a pleasant four blocks stroll from Central Park. With a history going back over 110 years and comfortable traditionally styled rooms, it offers a good standard of facilities and an excellent location between Times Square and Central Park.

Rooms: 900 air conditioned guestrooms are simply furnished with TV, hair dryer, iron & board, Wi-Fi Facilities: Restaurant, bar, café, parking Our Rating:

Rooms: 912 rooms and suites with air conditioning, flat screen TV, iron & board, hairdryer, work desk, FREE Internet Facilities: Restaurant, 24 hour diner, fitness centre, valet parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard 1 Bed Low Season High Season Standard 2 Beds Low Season High Season

£137 £273

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£159 £295

Suite Low Season High Season

Child Age: 10 years

Rooms: 600 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: Restaurant, café, gift shop, business centre

Our Rating:

£135 £197

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Double Room Low Season High Season

£121 £253

£243 £411

Deluxe Room 2 Double Beds Low Season High Season

£151 £292

Child Age: 11 years

No child reductions

Holiday Inn 57th Street

Affina Manhattan

Novotel Times Square

This popular hotel is located in a quiet residential area on West 57th Street, a few blocks away from Central Park and Columbus Circle giving easy access to all parts of Manhattan. There’s a swimming pool on the rooftop with views of New York’s skyscrapers, restaurant and a bar for a relaxing drink after a day exploring or shopping.

A popular hotel located on 7th Avenue in the midst of Midtown Manhattan’s fashion district and close to Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, the theatre district, Empire State Building and Macy’s department store. Built in 1929 it combines classic New York décor, modern home comforts and friendly, helpful service. All studios and one and two bedroom suites offer a living area and kitchen facilities.

This popular hotel is right on the corner of Broadway & 57th Street, in the heart of Midtown New York’s theatre district within walking distance of attractions including Time Square, Central Park, museums and prestigious shops.

Rooms: 618 air-conditioned rooms and suites offer cable TV, iHome docking station, Internet, room service

Facilities: Brasserie with spectacular views of Broadway and Times Square, fitness centre

Rooms: 597 spacious rooms offer air-conditioning, TV, FREE Internet, coffee maker, room service, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: Restaurant, cocktail lounge, heated rooftop pool (seasonal), sun terrace, gym, gift shop & laundry

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

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 16 years

£165 £239

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season Deluxe Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 12 years

Rooms: 480 air conditioned rooms are spacious and contemporary in design, with workdesk, flat screen TV, minibar, in-room safe, hairdryer, Internet, room service

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£168 £324

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£209 £366

£191 £345

Times Square View King Room Low Season High Season

£242 £399

Child Age: 15 years

All hotel costs are sample rates per room per night and include taxes based on low & high season. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Please see pages 17 and 103-106 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

Eastern USA - New York Hotels

Millenium Broadway

Grand Hyatt

Marriott Marquis

Located on a relatively quiet side street and towering over Times Square, with the delis, diners and Broadway shows on your doorstep, the shops of 5th Avenue nearby and Central Park within an easy walk. The Millenium Broadway’s spacious rooms offer contemporary elegance and provide a welcome retreat after a day exploring or shopping in the Big Apple.

The Grand Hyatt is connected to the famed Grand Central Terminal in prime position in New York’s fashionable East Side, with the city’s top attractions nearby including Broadway theatres, 5th Avenue shopping, Central Park, Empire State Building, Times Square and major museums. Rooms: 1306 rooms offer TV, air conditioning, Internet, in-room safe, hairdryer, iPod dock, iron & board

A modern hotel in Times Square and the Broadway theatre district, the Marriott Marquis offers a touch of luxury in the heart of New York and the ride in the glass walled lifts up the 37-story atrium is an experience in itself. The Marquis Theatre is in the hotel and The View Restaurant and lounge is the city’s only revolving, rooftop restaurant. The hotel’s 4,000-square-foot fitness centre overlooks Time Square.

Facilities: 2 restaurants and lounges, coffee bar, fitness centre, gift shop, parking

Rooms: 1949 air-conditioned rooms & suites offer TV, Wi-Fi, iPod dock, coffee maker, safe, iron & board,

Rooms: 750 air-conditioned rooms and suites have mini-bar, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: Restaurant, lounge & bar, gym, gift shop, valet parking

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, Starbucks® coffee shop, fitness centre Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard 1 Bed Low Season High Season Standard 2 Beds Low Season High Season

£176 £262

Price Per Room Per Night From Queen Room Low Season High Season

£220 £338

2 Double Beds Low Season High Season

Child Age: 16 years

PLUS

Our Rating:

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£209 £268

Price Per Room Per Night From Deluxe King Low Season High Season

£310 £458

£186 £360

Times Square View Low Season High Season

£420 £572

Child Age: 15 years

Child Age: 17 years

Waldorf Astoria

JW Marriott Essex House

The Plaza Hotel

This deluxe hotel is one of the first ‘grand hotels’ to combine luxurious elegance with a myriad of amenities and services. With a reputation for unparalleled hospitality and service, this Art Deco landmark beckons New Yorkers and visitors alike. Located within walking distance of the Theatre District, Empire State Building, Times Square, & shopping on both Madison Avenue & Fifth Avenue.

This deluxe hotel, built in 1931, is a well known part of the Manhattan skyline with elegance and art-deco sophistication. Overlooking Central Park with a lobby adorned with banks of bronze doored elevators lining the walls. The hotel lounge, with leather club chairs and sofas reflects the sophisticated indulgence of the 1920s.

The deluxe Plaza Hotel sets the standard for luxury and tradition; an iconic Beaux Arts masterpiece at the crossroads between Fifth Avenue and Central Park. With sumptuous decor and impeccable white glove service, the Plaza is an extraordinary hotel that offers its guests every indulgence.

Rooms: 509 beautifully appointed Art Deco style rooms offer views of Central Park or Manhattan, TV, FREE Wi-Fi, air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, iron & board

Rooms: 282 distinctive guest rooms in Louis XV style with flat screen TV, Internet, DVD player, mini-bar, marble bathroom, hairdryer, iron & board

Rooms: 1245 guestrooms with marble bathrooms, air conditioning, mini bar, TV, hairdryer, Internet

Facilities: Health spa, fitness centre, 3 restaurants, bars, Facilities: Restaurant, Spa, fitness facility, valet parking Guerlain Spa, valet parking (charge) Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Deluxe Queen Low Season High Season Luxury King Low Season High Season Child Age: 17 years

Our Rating:

£273 £500

Price Per Room Per Night From Deluxe King Low Season High Season

£349 £577

Central Park Queen Low Season High Season Child Age: 17 years

Facilities: 4 restaurants, 2 bars, a world-class retail collection, spa, fitness centre, salon

Our Rating:

£323 £485

Price Per Room Per Night From Plaza King Low Season High Season

£496 £685

£409 £615

Deluxe Room Low Season High Season

£552 £740

Child Age: 17 years

Eastern USA - New York Sightseeing

All Loops Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour

Circle Line 3 Hour Cruise

Big Apple Helicopter Tour

See Manhattan on this city tour by double decker bus, allowing you to hop on and off at more than 50 stops around the city. There are routes covering Southern Manhattan, Northern Manhattan, a night tour to see the glittering lights of New York and a route that has a stop in Brooklyn for magnificent views of Manhattan’s night skyline. Ticket is valid for 48 hours use.

Enjoy a relaxed and refreshing 3-hour cruise as you discover the secrets of the city. You’ll circumnavigate Manhattan Island and see it all; 2 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs, over 25 world renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty.

Soar above the city on the ultimate flightseeing tour. The Big Apple tour takes 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 (Pan Am) Buildings, Ellis Island along with the New York Harbor, George Washington Bridge, and the world renowned Central Park. A security fee of approx. $45 is payable at the heliport.

Departs: Several times daily Adult £41; Child (3-11) £34

Departs: Daily except 25 Dec Duration: 3 hours Adult £26; Child (3-12) £22

Departs: Several times daily 15 mins: £111 per person* 20 Mins: £164 per person* *Excludes airport tax & security fees (payable locally)

Top of the Rock

Sex & the City Hotspots Tour

Empire State Building

Admire the spectacular views from the top of the Rockefeller Centre. First opened in 1933, the viewing deck has an Art-Deco style and its viewing area is made up of crystal clear safety glass affording magnificent 360-degree panoramic views of New York and outstanding photo opportunities! A great advantage to pre-booking your ticket is that you can avoid the queues and, once in the city, request a specific time to visit.

Follow in the footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda on this guided tour. You’ll drink where they drank, shop where they shopped, and gossip where they gossiped. Whether you’re a Sex and the City fan eager to learn more about your favourite show, or just looking for an entertaining way to see Manhattan’s best neighbourhoods, this is a “must do” tour.

New York’s most famous building soars more than a quarter of a mile into the sky above the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet above the city’s bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade.

Open daily Adult £17; Child (6-12) £10

Departs: 11.00 & 15.30 daily, (except Christmas and Thanksgiving) £35 per person (minimum age 13)

Lower Eastside Artisan Food Tour Flavours of New York Food Tour Learn about, taste and enjoy one of the oldest yet trendiest neighbourhoods in Manhattan. Hear about the rich immigrant history of this downtown area; see a variety of new designer shops, art galleries and historic landmarks including The Essex Street Market. Tasting stops vary but can include: authentic Neapolitan pizza, bialys, pickles, knishes, Greek spinach pie and souvlaki, decadent hot chocolate, gourmet chocolates and donuts. Departs: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun Duration: 2 hours, walking ¾mile Adult £32; Child (8-12) £23 (minimum age 8)

Learn about, taste and enjoy the historic East Village. Home to students from New York University, this neighbourhood is known for its rich culture – from art and fashion to music and politics. Tasting stops vary, but can include: authentic NY pizza and hot dogs, homemade Ukrainian pierogies and soup, deli sandwiches, egg creams, Chinese dumplings, locally made cookies and ice cream. Departs: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun Duration: 2½ hours, walking ½mile Adult £32; Child (8-12) £23 (minimum age 8)

All prices shown are per person

Open daily: 8am to 2am, last elevator at 1:15am Adult £16; Child (6-12) £12

New York Transfers Shuttle transfers between airports and Manhattan: JFK Airport £14 per person Newark Airport £14 per person La Guardia airport £13 per person Private sedan or SUV transfers from between airports and Manhattan: Passengers 1-3 4-7 JFK Airport £86 £121 Newark Airport £94 £127 La Guardia Airport £69 £106 Prices are per car, not per person, and are a guide only. Minivan transfer prices available on request.

Eastern USA - Sightseeing & Mini Packages

New York

Horseshoe Falls, Niagara

Philadelphia Skyline

Lincoln Memorial, Washington

Niagara Express | 2 days

Washington & Philadelphia | 2 days

Day 1: New York - Niagara Falls Depart New York at 8am and travel northwest through the beautiful mountains and across scenic upstate New York. Experience the state’s diverse ethnic heritage and the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes, one of the country’s premier wine producing areas, before reaching today’s highlight, Niagara Falls. Tonight enjoy the view of the massive illuminated waterfalls. Hotel: Ramada Hotel Niagara Falls, Ontario or Quality Hotel & Suites, Niagara Falls, New York state.

Day 1: New York - Washington D.C. Leave Manhattan at 8am and travel to Washington. Upon arrival you’ll visit the Air & Space Museum. see the Mall and the US Capitol, passing the Washington and Jefferson’s monuments before stopping to visit the Lincoln, Vietnam and the Korean War memorials. End the day with a stop to view the White House. Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Crystal City, Arlington or similar.

Day 2: Niagara Falls - New York This morning you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Niagara Falls as you take a cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist* for amazing close-ups at the base of the thundering waterfalls. After the cruise, return through picturesque countryside to New York City.

Double £224

Single £256

Triple £221

Child: (2-16) when sharing with 2 adults - £201 Prices include: 1 night accommodation • return coach travel • sightseeing as described • Maid of the Mist or Journey behind the Falls

Day 2: Washington - Philadelphia - New York Your walking tour of the Airlington Cemetary will show you the burial sites of Robert and John F. Kennedy and the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then travel north to Philadelphia, the “Birthplace of a New Nation”. View the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed before returning to New York.

Departs: Every Saturday; 01 March - 25 October Price per person All dates

Double £224

Single £256

Triple £221

Child: (2-16) when sharing with 2 adults - £201 Prices include: 1 night accommodation • return coach travel • sightseeing as described • Washington City tour Not included: Meals • sightseeing other than described

Not included: Meals • sightseeing other than described

Toronto Skyline

Boldt Castle, 1000 Islands

Niagara Falls, Toronto & 1000 Islands | 3 days Combine a visit to one of the seven natural wonders of Day 2: Niagara Falls - Toronto - 1,000 Islands the world, Niagara Falls, with cosmopolitan Toronto and This morning enjoy breathtaking views of the Falls as the beautiful 1,000 Islands region. you take a cruise on Niagara River aboard the Maid of the Mist* for amazing close-ups at the base of Day 1: New York - Niagara Falls Leave New York at 8am and travel through the beautiful the thundering waterfalls. Then continue to Toronto, Canada’s cosmopolitan city on the shores of Lake scenery of upstate New York. Experience the state’s diverse ethnic heritage and the rolling hills of the Finger Ontario. Upon arrival see the historic and modern municipal buildings, the Parliament and colourful Lakes, one of the country’s premier wine producing Chinatown. Stop at the world-renown Eaton Centre, areas, before reaching today’s highlight, Niagara Falls. home to over 350 shops and services all under one At night enjoy the view of the massive illuminated roof. Then continue to the 1,000 Island Region for your waterfalls. Hotel: Ramada Niagara Falls, Ontario. overnight. Hotel: Days Inn, Kingston, Ontario. Day 3: 1,000 Islands - New York This morning enjoy a cruise around the fabled 1,000 Islands in the St. Lawrence River. After the cruise cross the 1,000 Islands Bridge back to the United States. Continue south through upstate New York’s picturesque countryside to New York City.

Departs: May 7, 14, 21, 28 | June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Aug 6, 13, 20 | Sep 10, 17, 24 Oct 1, 08, 15, 22, 29 Price per person All dates

Double Single Triple £339 £395 £332

Child: (2-16) sharing with 2 adults £297 Prices include: 2 nights accommodation • return coach travel • sightseeing as described • Maid of the Mist or Journey behind the Falls • 1000 Islands cruise • Toronto City tour Not included: Meals • sightseeing other than described NB: Passport essential to undertake this trip

*Mid Oct - Apr: Maid of the Mist will be substituted with an awe inspiring visit to the Scenic Tunnels behind the Canadian Falls. Joining Details: All tours check-in by 7:45am at 155 West 32nd Street (south entrance of Hotel Pennsylvania) New York. Return approximately 7:30pm same location.

Eastern USA - Boston Hotels & Sightseeing

Boston Harbour & Downtown

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 but equally splendid at any time of year.

Whale Watch

Boston Midtown Hotel

Boston Park Plaza

Board your catamaran and head to sea; your destination is Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. This area is home to several kinds of large whales, including humpback whales, finback whales, minke whales, as well as pilot whales and the critically endangered right whales. White-sided dolphins may also put in an appearance.

This moderate hotel is located steps from several subway stations making most areas of the city easily accessible. Located in the city’s historic Back Bay, within walking distance of the Prudential Centre, Copley Place, Symphony Hall, Museum of Fine Arts, the Gardner Museum, Fenway Park & most of the other historical and cultural attractions.

Built in 1927 in a grand style with a magnificent lobby, the Boston Park Plaza offers a huge variety of restaurants, lounges and amenities. Enjoying a fantastic location a few steps away from Boston Public Gardens and the theatre district, it’s just a stroll across Boston Common to the fashionable homes of Beacon Hill and the State House or to the trendy shops, restaurants, bars and art galleries of Newbury Street and Back Bay.

Departs: Daily, April to mid November Duration: Approx. 3 hours Adult from £36; Child (3-11) from £28

Rooms: 159 air conditioned rooms offer TV, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & board, Wi-Fi Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, onsite cafe. Parking is available (charge)

Facilities: 8 restaurants, bar, lounge, 24hr gym, salon, FREE Wi-Fi in the lobby, valet parking

Trolley Tour This is the best way to see the major sights. The distinctive trolleys visit all the major sights and you can leave and re-join as many times as you like during the route. The local driver conducted commentaries can be very entertaining too as they add their own insight to the journey which includes Back Bay, Fenway Park, Cambridge, Beacon Hill, Quincy Market, the waterfront, West and North Ends, Monument Square and the Seaport district. Departs Daily: Multiple departures Adult from £27; Child (4-12) from £12

Rooms: 941 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi, safe, coffee maker, 24hr room service, hairdryer, iron & board

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 17 years

Our Rating:

£95 £172

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard 1 Bed Low Season High Season

£96 £205

Junior Suite Low Season High Season

£193 £270

Child Age: 18 years

Eastern USA - Boston Hotels

Nine Zero

Marriott Copley Place

Omni Parker House

This beautiful boutique hotel brings together everything the discerning traveller seeks with an ideal location in downtown’s Ladder District just steps from Boston Common, Quincy Market, and many exciting attractions. Luxurious accommodations, personalised service and thoughtful amenities enhance your stay.

This first class hotel is located in the heart of historic Back Bay, on historic Copley Square. Connected to the Copley Place Shopping Galleries & Prudential Centre Arcade it is perfectly located for shopping and sightseeing alike. Rooms: 1147 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi, safe, coffee-maker, hairdryer, iron & board, 24hr room service

The Omni Parker House has been a Boston landmark since 1855 and passing through its bronze doors you become immersed in its luxurious ambience of timeless elegance. Ideally located right on the Freedom Trail at the foot of Beacon Hill, its location in the heart of downtown Boston puts you within easy reach of all the famous sights; Quincy Market, the Financial District and the waterfront are all an easy walk.

Facilities: Indoor pool, fitness centre, whirlpool, Champion’s Sports Bar & Grill, bar, Starbucks® coffee shop, parking

Rooms: 551 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, MP3 dock, Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, 24 hour room service

Rooms: 190 guest rooms with Wi-Fi, mini-bar, flat screen TV, hair dryer, iron & board, 24hr room service Facilities: Restaurant, fitness centre, wine reception, daily free morning coffee in lobby

Facilities: Restaurant, 2 bars, lounge, gym, WiFi, gift shop, valet parking Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Premier 1 Bed Low Season High Season

£155 £433

Premier 2 Beds Low Season High Season

£200 £478

Child Age: 17 years

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£135 £186

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Deluxe Twin Low Season High Season

£114 £227

Deluxe King Low Season High Season

£114 £227

Child Age: 16 years

Child Age: 17 years

The Colonnade Hotel

Fairmont Copley Plaza

The Langham Hotel

The recently renovated, superior boutique style Colonnade is ideally located in Boston’s Back Bay area and handy for all the attractions and shopping of Newbury Street, the Prudential Centre and Copley Place. Brasserie Jo features a range of cuisines and there’s a bar, rooftop pool and fitness centre for rest and relaxation.

This landmark hotel opened in 1912 and boasts an elegant décor, Renaissance furnishings and celebrated restaurant. Its location on historic Copley Square in Boston’s trendy Back Bay area is ideal for both sightseeing and shopping; Beacon Hill and the Freedom Trail are within an easy stroll, as are plenty of dining, nightlife and the chic boutiques of Newbury Street. Why not take the hotel’s pet dog, Catie for a walk?

The deluxe Langham, one of Boston’s top hotels, occupies the former Federal Reserve building and offers an oasis of luxury in the heart of the city. Overlooking the Post Office Square it is within easy walking distance of the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, and other downtown attractions. Plush, comfortable rooms and relaxing leisure facilities make it an ideal choice.

Rooms: 285 superbly appointed rooms offer airconditioning, LCD TV, DVD, Wi-Fi, deluxe coffee maker, Rooms: 383 newly renovated, elegant and airMP3 player / iPod dock, floor to ceiling windows, deluxe conditioned rooms offer 46” TV, mini-bar, Wi-Fi, deluxe marble bathroom, 24hr room service coffee maker, iHome docking station, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service Facilities: Restaurant, bar, fitness centre, rooftop pool, PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 17 years

Facilities: Restaurant, café, bar, lounge, indoor swimming pool, gym, whirlpool & spa

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, fitness centre, valet parking

Wi-Fi, parking, business centre Our Rating:

Rooms: 318 air-conditioned rooms offer cable TV, minibar, iPod dock, Internet, coffee maker, safe, 24 hour room service.

£124 £194

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Moderate Room Low Season High Season Fairmont Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 18 years

PLUS

Our Rating:

£166 £244

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£146 £225

£176 £255

Superior Room Low Season High Season

£293 £333

Child Age: 17 years

Eastern USA - New England Hotels

Holiday Inn Hyannis, Cape Cod

Dan’l Webster, Cape Cod

Nonantum, Kennebunkport

This modern hotel is located on the outskirts of Hyannis and is well placed for exploring the myriad attractions of the Cape. Recently renovated, it offers contemporary accommodation and a good level of service and is within easy reach of the delightful seafood restaurants of Hyannis harbour.

This charming boutique style hotel stands proudly 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 or pamper yourself in the hotel spa, then enjoy superb local produce in the restaurant.

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: 48 individually styled rooms have airconditioning, TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, room service

Facilities: Outdoor heated pool, Ocean Restaurant, pub, gift shop, kayak rental, marina, parking

Rooms: 176 air-conditioned rooms feature, TV, FREE Internet, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, room service Facilites: Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness centre, business centre, Internet, FREE Wi-Fi in public areas, FREE parking

Facilities: Restaurant, Tavern bar, heated outdoor swimming pool & Jacuzzi (seasonal), spa Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season Standard 2 Double Beds Low Season High Season

Our Rating:

£66 £101

Price Per Room Per Night From Traditional Room Low Season High Season

£117 £160

£87 £122

Superior Room Low Season High Season

£150 £191

Child Age: 18 years

Rooms: 111 guest rooms have air conditioning, TV, FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board

PLUS

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£113 £158

Child Age: 12 years

Kennebunkport Inn

Bluenose Inn, Bar Harbor

Emerson Inn, Rockport

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.

This popular hotel is an ideal base for exploring Acadia National Park, with a stuning setting on Maine’s granite rock coast. Made up of three buildings, the hotel is just minutes away from a host of attractions which make this corner of Maine one of the nation’s most popular retreats.

This historic hotel is located some ten minutes’ drive from the centre of Rockport and offers comfortable accommodation in a picturesque setting facing the Atlantic. Enjoy the views from your rocking chair on the Verandah, or a coffee in the Parlour, or take a dip in the heated outdoor pool. Rooms are furnished and decorated in traditional style.

Rooms: 49 rooms and suites feature air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iPod docking station, safe, hairdryer, iron & board Facilites: Restaurant, bar, porch & sun deck, free beach access, FREE Wi-Fi, parking Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Riverside Room Low Season High Season

£107 £131

Federal Room Low Season High Season

£160 £210

Added Value: FREE continental breakfast Child Age: 12 years

Rooms: 97 air conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Wi-Fi, safe, deluxe coffee maker, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron & board

Rooms: 36 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Wi-Fi, mini fridge, hairdryer

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pools, fitness centre, spa, gift shop, business centre, parking

Facilities: Restaurant, piano lounge, outdoor swimming pool, shop, FREE Wi-Fi, business centre

Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 12 years

£105 £136

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Queen Low Season High Season

£97 £156

No child reduction

Eastern USA - New England Hotels

Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge

Golden Eagle, Stowe

Eagle Mountain House, Jackson

The Red Lion Inn is one of the few New England inns operating continuously since the 18th century. A member of the Historic Hotels of America offers comfortable accommodation, friendly service and a range of dining options.

This moderate hotel is nestled in a park-like setting on 80 acres with spectacular mountain views. Ideally located ½ mile from Stowe Village with its renowned recreational & cultural activities and attractions. Stowe ski area is just minutes away along the Mountain road.

Nestled in New Hampshire’s White Mountains Eagle Mountain House is listed as a ‘Historic Hotel of America’ and has been welcoming visitors since 1879. Guests come here to take in the mountain air by walking, biking or kayaking in the surrounding forest; playing golf and tennis; or swimming in the outdoor pool. There are fabulous views of the mountains from the hotel’s porch where you can dine or just enjoy a leisurely drink.

Rooms: 108 individually decorated, antique filled rooms Rooms: 50 air conditioned rooms offer TV, coffee and suites, each with its own unique character offer air maker, fridge, hairdryer conditioning, TV, FREE Wi- Fi Facilities: Indoor pool, outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, Facilities: Restaurant, bar, year-round heated outdoor fitness centre, video/game room, tennis court, sauna, pool & hot tub, gift shop, fitness centre, FREE Wi-Fi, cafe, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking FREE parking

Our Rating:

£111 £177

Child Age: 18 years

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, outdoor swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, tennis, gym, whirlpool & sauna Our Rating:

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Queen Low Season High Season

Rooms: 96 rooms have TV, Wi-Fi, alarm clock, iron & board and are furnished in traditional mountain style

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£81 £130

Child Age: 12 years

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£80 £111

Child Age: 12 years

Omni Mount Washington

Hotel Viking, Newport

Hyatt Regency Newport

Located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, and a favourite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities, the Hotel delights every sense with enchanting music, refined dining and luxurious decor. A grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, this National Historic Landmark opened in 1902 and has been attracting generations of families ever since.

The Viking is located in the heart of Newport’s Historic Hill neighbourhood within walking distance of its many attractions. Exuding all the character and discreet service of a boutique hotel, this historic landmark was built in 1926 and its elegant public areas give a sense of the lifestyles of the rich and famous; John F Kennedy was a former guest.

This superior hotel is located on Goat Island in Newport. Relax in Newport’s only waterfront spa & salon, or cool off on the hot summer days in the outdoor saltwater pool. The hotel is ideally located for exploring the historic downtown area and there is a complimentary local shuttle bus service.

Rooms: 200 rooms with TV, Wi-Fi, safe, iron & board, hairdryer Facilities: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, cocktail lounge, spa, golf courses, indoor & outdoor pools, FREE parking, Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Queen Bed Low Season High Season King or 2 Queen Beds Low Season High Season Child Age: 12 years

Rooms: 209 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, FREE WiFi, coffee maker, safe, iron & board, room service

Rooms: 257 guest rooms with TV, air conditioning, iPod dock, coffee maker, iron & board, hair dryer, room service

Facilities: Restaurant, rooftop bar & terrace (seasonal), heated indoor pool, gym, whirlpool & spa

Facilities: Restaurant, grill bar, bar, spa, indoor & outdoor pool, fitness room, sauna, parking

Our Rating:

PLUS

£162 £230

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£121 £198

£200 £282

Manor Room Low Season High Season

£132 £220

Child Age: 17 years

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

PLUS

£105 £149

Child Age: 12 years

Eastern USA - Chicago Hotels & Sightseeing

Chicago Skyline

Chicago Chicago sits on the shore of Lake Michigan, the fifth largest body of fresh water in the world. The lakefront area is an inspiring stretch of coastline set against the backdrop of one of the world’s great city skylines. Hotels are primarily located along North Michigan Avenue - also known as the Magnificent Mile, or The Loop - Chicago’s downtown and business district. Together they make up the central downtown core with numerous attractions, including some fabulous shopping, great nightlife and wonderful restaurants and bars.

Chicago Grand Tour

Palmer House® a Hilton Hotel

Fairmont Chicago

This is a comprehensive tour of everything that Chicago has to offer. You’ll travel through both the North Side and South Side business and residential districts, visit the beautiful parks and see virtually the entire length of the scenic Outer Drive. A stop will be made at Lincoln Park Conservatory and a camera stop will be made at the Museum Campus for its breath-taking view.

A historic landmark hotel, dating back to 1871, the Palmer House Hilton is ideally located and combines traditional elegance with modern facilities. Located on the Loop it is within close proximity to many of Chicago’s major attractions; Grant Park, State Street and South Michigan Avenue shopping are steps away, whilst it’s an easy walk to Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the ‘Magnificent Mile’ shops of North Michigan Avenue. The guestrooms are comfortable and elegant.

A deluxe hotel that rises gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago’s impressive lakefront. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago, near major cultural attractions, Navy Pier, the city’s business and financial district and the world renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile.

Rooms: 1,639 air-conditioned rooms have TV, MP3 dock, Wi-Fi, safe, iron & board, room service

Facilities: Restaurant, lobby, bar, Spa, parking, fitness centre

Departs Daily: except Dec 25, 31; Jan 01; Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving Day Duration: 4 hours Adult £36; Child (5-14) £19

Transfers

Facilities: Restaurant, 2 bars - one serving bar meals, gym, indoor pool, spa, gift shop, valet parking

Airport transfers are available using regular coach shuttles from both Chicago O’Hare International and Chicago Midway airports.

Our Rating:

From Chicago O’Hare International to Chicago Downtown: £32 per person From Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago Downtown: £26 per person

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Rooms: 687 rooms with flatscreen TV, iPod dock, individually controlled heating, Wi-Fi, iron & board, hair dryer, mini bar

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Fairmont City View Low Season High Season

£156 £252

Special Offer: Stay 4 nights, Pay for 3 Valid for stays 01 Jan - 31 Mar 14

Deluxe Park View Low Season High Season

£198 £263

Child Age: 17 years

Child Age: 18 years

£127 £175

Eastern USA - Philadelphia Hotels & Sightseeing

Philadelphia by night

Philadelphia Discover the birthplace of America’s liberty and independence - the United States was born at the Pennsylvania State House, better known today as Independence Hall, in Philadelphia on July 4 1776. Today Philadelphia is well known for its shopping, history and culture. So whether you’re looking for a night on the town, a shopping spree, or a delicious meal, it’s all here waiting to be discovered

Philadelphia Trolley Tour

Wyndham Historic District

Raddison Blu Warwick

Step aboard one of the signature burgundy and green Victorian-style “open-air” trolleys and enjoy the view as the past meets the present through the colourful narrative of your experienced tour guides. Knowledgeable staff will enlighten and entertain you with humorous stories and fascinating facts about Philadelphia’s famous sights and attractions. Your 24hour Pass will give you the freedom of unlimited hop on-and-off privileges between at any of the 21 stops throughout the day.

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.

A superior hotel that has been serving Philadelphians and guests for many years. Constructed in 1926, it features fashionable English Renaissance architecture. Situated in Philadelphia’s beautiful downtown Rittenhouse Square District with fabulous shopping, wonderful restaurants, bars and many of Philadelphia’s historic landmarks including the Liberty Bell nearby.

Rooms: 364 rooms feature air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, fridge

Rooms: 301 rooms offer plasma TV, FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & board, iHome dock, safe, fridge

Departs Daily: Regular departures; Apr to Oct: 09.30 – 17.00 Nov to Mar: 10.00 - 16.00 (except 25 Dec, 01 Jan and Thanksgiving Day) Adult from £19; Child (4-12) from £9

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, rooftop pool (seasonal), business centre, fitness centre, parking

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 18 years

Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, fitness centre, business centre, FREE Wi-Fi, valet parking Our Rating:

£80 £113

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£146 £181

Child Age: 12 years

Eastern USA - Washington D.C Hotels

The White House, Washington DC

Washington D.C. America’s capital is not only at the centre of its politics and history, it also has amazing nightlife, shopping, theatre and museums. Georgetown is a popular, trendy area situated on the Potomac River attracting thousands of visitors a year. The city is home to many historical sites, including of course the White House, Jefferson & Lincoln Memorials and the U.S. Capitol Building

24hour Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

Capitol Skyline

Omni Shoreham

See the sights of Washington DC aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. This tour encompasses over 25 stops throughout the nation´s Capital and you can get on and off as often as you like in 24 hours. The full circle takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete if you don’t get off.

Conveniently located five blocks from Capitol Hill and within easy walk of the National monuments, Smithsonian and the Arena Stage, the Capitol Skyline offers spacious comfortable accommodation at the crossroads of the vibrant Southeast and Southwest districts and offers a free shuttle to the closest metro stop. There’s an outdoor pool, a lounge bar for a relaxing drink with sports events screened regular and a restaurant. Rooms are tastefully furnished.

The classically styled Omni Shoreham is located in Rock Creek Park, boasting an outdoor swimming pool and set in 11 acres of gardens. The Adams Morgan district and National Zoo are within an easy walk, as are shops, bars, restaurants. The metro into the centre is minutes away making visits to the likes of Capitol Hill, the White House and the Smithsonian Institute easy.

Departs Daily: Year round First departure 9am, last departure 5pm Duration: 2 ½ hours Adult £31; Child (5-12) £17

Rooms: 203 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, iron & board,

Rooms: 832 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Wi-Fi, MP3 / iPod dock, safe, coffee maker, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service

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Facilities: Restaurant, lounge bar, outdoor pool & bar (summer), FREE Wi-Fi in public areas, parking

Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, bar, outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), pool bar (seasonal), fitness centre, business centre, gift shop, valet parking

Airport transfers are available using regular coach shuttles from both Washington Dulles International and Ronald Regan airports.

Our Rating:

From Dulles Airport to Washington Downtown: £35 per person From Ronald Regan Airport to Washington Downtown: £11 per person

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 17 years

£98 £142

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£129 £176

Child Age: 17 years

Eastern USA - Orlando Hotels

SeaWorld, Orlando

Orlando Orlando offers year round entertainment, a sub tropical climate and an almost endless array of theme parks & attractions. There’s a wonderful choice of dining from fast food to gourmet cuisine, some incredible outlet malls for bargain basement shopping and a vast range of accommodation choices from budget hotels to extravagant themed resorts and villas with their own private pools. For non-stop fun in the sun there’s nowhere else quite like it.

Sea World®, Busch Gardens® & Aquatica® Sea World Orlando® is the world’s premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows like “Shamu”, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters including killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and more. Busch Gardens® is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with Africa. A unique blend of thrilling rides, a premier zoo with over 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, it provides excitement for guests of every age. Aquatica® Sea World’s new water park, offers a wide variety of water slides, a lively lagoon, gigantic wave pool, white sand beach and a river that floats you through an undersea world of colorful fish. Wet ‘n Wild® features a full-day of fun for the entire family. Wet’n Wild’s world-class signature thrill rides and quality service offer something for fun-lovers of all ages, with over 30 action-packed acres of slides and flumes, surf and sun.

Universal Orlando®

Disney’s® Ultimate Tickets

Universal Studios® is unlike any place on earth. You can break into showbiz and be the star for a day at this real working film & TV studio. With an incredible array of rides, shows, and attractions, you’ll get deep into the action of your favorite movies and TV shows.

This is the only ticket you need; the one ticket that lets you experience all four Disney theme parks; Magic Kingdom Park®, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park®; two ^waterparks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park®, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park® as often Universal’s Islands of Adventure® is the spot for serious thrill seekers of all ages. On six amazing islands as you like. Your pass also allows entry to Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course® or Disney’s (The World of Harry PotterTM,Marvel Super Hero Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course®* and the IslandTM, The Lost Continent®, Jurassic Park®, Seuss Landing®, and Toon Lagoon®) you’ll discover something PlayStation® Pavilion at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex~. You can park hop to your heart’s content, for all the family. time your visits to miss the queues or just pop back Universal Park Pass Adult Child to do your favourite ride again. This ticket gives you Universal 1 park 2 days £129 £119 unlimited access for the days you purchase from the Universal 2 parks 2 days £143 £133 date you first use it. Adult Child (3-9) Orlando FlexTicket plus* £304 £287 7 day ticket £342 £327 *Admission for 14 days to Sea World®, Busch Gardens®, 14 day ticket £351 £333 Aquatica ®, Wet n’ Wild ®, Universal Studios® and 21 day ticket £376 £358 Universal Islands of Adventure®

Ticket prices only valid when purchasing accommodation for the equivalent number of days. ^ Waterparks are subject to seasonal and weather closures. *Valid for 1 round per day per course, must start prior to 4pm ~ Valid for 30 minutes of play time per day, on days when the PlayStation® Pavilion is operating

Admission prices: see Universal Pass FlexTicket.

All ticket prices are per person.

Eastern USA - Orlando Hotels

Rosen Inn International Drive

Doubletree by Hilton at Seaworld

The Rosen Inn International is located on the corner of International Drive and Sand Lake Road, and is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, dinner shows and Wet ‘n Wild®. It offers value for money holiday accommodation with comfortable rooms, free Internet and a free scheduled shuttle service to Orlando’s fantastic attractions of SeaWorld® and the Universal Orlando® Resort.

Located at the southern end of International Drive adjacent to Sea World and within minutes of Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, shopping, and restaurants, the Doubletree offers superb accommodation and great facilities.

Rooms: 728 air-conditioned rooms feature TV with in-room movies, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, iron & board, safe.

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, deli, 3 pools, 2 kids pools, Jacuzzi, mini-golf, fitness centre, kids playground, FREE transport to Walt Disney World®, Universal Orlando®, Sea World®, Aquatica®, and Discovery Cove®, FREE self-parking

Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, deli, 2 swimming pools, kids’ pool, large sun deck, children’s playground, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking

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Rooms: 1004 air conditioned rooms with flat screen TV, Ipod docking station, Wi-Fi, iron & ironing board, safe, coffee maker

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night: Standard Room 01 Jan - 09 Feb 10 Feb - 30 Apr 01 May - 16 Jun 17 Jun - 31 Jul 01 Aug - 19 Dec 20 Dec - 31 Dec

Double £41 £49 £44 £52 £42 £55

Single £41 £49 £44 £52 £42 £55

Triple £41 £49 £44 £52 £42 £55

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Price Per Room Per Night From Resort Room Low Season £76 High Season £96 Tower Room Low Season High Season

1 King Bed - 2 Room Suite Low Season £208 High Season £232

£98 £117

Child Age: 18 years

Child Age: 11 years

Doubletree Hotel Universal

Radisson Resort Orlando Celebration

This superior hotel is steps away from Universal Orlando® Resort and close to Wet ‘n Wild®. The recently refurnished rooms are housed in two towers and offer sweeping views over Universal Orlando® Resort. The hotel offers several eating options and the outdoor swimming pool is a great place to relax. The hotel also offers complimentary scheduled transport to Universal Orlando®, Wet ‘n Wild®, Sea World® and Aquatica®.

This popular hotel is one of Kissimmee’s all-purpose resorts. It is a beauitfully designed complex just 1½ miles from Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. Other nearby attractions include the Orlando Convention Centre, Sea World®, Univeral Studios®, Old Town Kissimmee and numerous shopping malls.

Rooms: 742 large well furnished rooms offer air-conditioning, cable TV, Internet, in-room safe, coffee maker, iron and ironing board

Facilities: 2 restaurants and 2 bars, 2 pools, 2 Jacuzzis, tennis courts, fitness centre, FREE shuttle to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, Universal Studios® and Sea World®, parking

Facilities: 2 restaurants, Uno’s Pizza, Palm Court Deli, Starbucks®, bar, heated outdoor swimming pool, games room, laundry, parking

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season £59 High Season £70 Universal View 2 Queen Beds Low Season £104 High Season £144 Child Age: 18 years

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

2 Queens Corner Room Low Season High Season

£120 £152

Price Per Room Per Night: Standard Room 01 Apr - 25 Apr 26 Apr - 19 Jun 20 Jun - 16 Aug 17 Aug - 21 Dec 22 Dec - 01 Jan 15 02 Jan - 20 Feb 15 21 Feb - 31 Mar 15

Double £71 £66 £71 £66 £83 £66 £71

Single £71 £66 £71 £66 £83 £66 £71

Child Age: 18 years All hotel costs are sample rates per room per night and include taxes based on low & high season. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Please see pages 17 and 103-106 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

Triple £71 £66 £71 £66 £83 £66 £71

Eastern USA - Orlando Hotels

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort®

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge®

Step back into the Victorian age of elegance and luxury at Disney’s flagship resort and prepare to be pampered. Enjoy fine dining at Victoria & Albert’s or afternoon tea with Mary Poppins. Kids will love the Mouseketeer Club and their very own Pirate Adventure. Your room is elegant, spacious and superbly appointed.

Inspired by an African lodge, this deluxe hotel stands in its own savannah a few minutes’ drive from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There’s a variety of animal viewing opportunities and a large open air fire pit for evening relaxation. Two award winning restaurants, a self-service restaurant; the free form pool is a great place to relax.

Rooms: 900 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Internet, mini-bar, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, 24hr room service

Rooms: 1,293 air-conditioned rooms offer TV with Disney channel, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, balcony

Facilities: 7 restaurants, bar, health club, spa, swimming pool, tennis, beach, arcade, business centre, parking

Facilities: 3 restaurants, fast food restaurant, bar, swimming pool & kids’ pool, pool bar, gym, spa, shop, FREE parking

Added Value*: Extra Magic Hours - 3 hours extra time in the parks on selected days* • Walt Disney World transportation • Delivery of Disney purchases direct to your hotel • Charging privileges on your room key • Free parking at theme parks*

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Price Per Room Per Night From Garden View Room Low Season £422 High Season £496 Lagoon View Room Low Season High Season

Theme Park View Room Low Season High Season

£516 £591

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard View Room Low Season £245 High Season £301 Pool View Room Low Season High Season

£474 £557

Child Age: 17 years

Savannah View Room Low Season High Season

£316 £377

£268 £312

Child Age: 17 years

Royal Plaza, Lake Buena Vista

Hilton Bonnet Creek

A popular family hotel the Royal Plaza enjoys a great location in Lake Buena Vista, minutes’ walk from the Downtown Disney area and a short drive from some great outlet malls. There’s an outdoor pool and sundeck with a pool bar for those days away from the theme parks, tennis courts, a family friendly café and a pleasant bar for a relaxing drink. There is regular transport to all four Disney® theme parks and limited transport to Disney® water parks.

An exceptional hotel located within the 482 acres of the Bonnet Creek Resort and minutes away from Downtown Disney®. This attractive hotel features extensive gardens and pool deck areas, a 3 acre lazy river swimming pool and waterslide. There’s a host of dining options, pleasant bar and for those pampering moments there’s the Waldorf - Astoria Spa. Rooms are large and superbly furnished. The hotel offers free transport to all four Disney® theme parks and to Downtown Disney®.

Rooms: 394 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, Internet, some offer a balcony or terrace

Rooms: 1001 superbly appointed, air-conditioned rooms feature 1 king or 2 queen beds, cable TV, mini-bar, safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, Internet

Facilities: Giraffe café, deli, bar lounge, outdoor swimming pool, pool bar, fitness centre, 4 floodlit tennis courts, parking

Facilities: Swimming pool with lazy river and pool decks, 4 restaurants, 2 bars, coffee bar, fitness centre, spa, jogging trail, laundry, parking, FREE transport to all 4 Disney® theme parks

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Price Per Room Per Night - Standard Room 01 Apr - 10 Apr 11 Apr - 26 Apr 27 Apr - 15 Jun 16 Jun - 09 Aug 10 Aug - 02 Oct 03 Oct - 18 Dec 19 Dec - 03 Jan 15 Child Age: 18 years

Double £114 £129 £93 £102 £93 £102 £140

Single £114 £129 £93 £102 £93 £102 £140

Triple £114 £129 £93 £102 £93 £102 £140

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Price Per Room Per Night From Deluxe King Low Season £92 High Season £111 Disney View 2 Queens Low Season High Season

Deluxe 2 Queen Beds Low Season High Season

£101 £119

£119 £137

Child Age: 18 years

Eastern USA - Orlando Villas

Evening skyline, Orlando

Orlando Area Villas If you like your own space, the freedom to eat what you want when you want, to be “at home” when on holiday, then our collection of private homes and villas will be just up your street. Furnished to the highest of standards and often with their own private pool, they are in easy reach of all the attractions and are ideal for families or groups of friends looking to holiday together in the Sunshine State. All our villas and houses are well placed for visiting Orlando’s fabulous theme parks and attractions.

Orlando Select Homes with Pool

Orlando Executive Homes with Pool

Located within 15-35 minutes’ drive of the Walt Disney World® area these spacious homes are furnished to a good standard, each with privately screened pool which can be heated in winter for a supplement. Air-conditioned throughout they are fully equipped with everything you could need and the master bedroom comes with its own en-suite bathroom. In larger homes - we have homes with three to six bedrooms - there may be two rooms with en-suite bathroom.

Located within 10-30 minutes’ drive of the Walt Disney World® area our larger Executive Homes have a spa or games room and are furnished to a higher standard. With pools for cooling off after a day in the parks and comfortable lounge areas they are great for relaxing after a day in the parks. Some of our executive homes are located on gated communities and we have homes from three to seven bedrooms making them ideal for two families travelling together or for groups of friends.

Home facilities: Dining area with table & chairs, 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, pool heating available at a supplement September - June.

Home facilities: Dining area with table & chairs, 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, pool heating available at a supplement September June.

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Price Per Villa Per Week Dates 3 (sleeps 6/8) Low Season £567 High Season £715 Peak Season £750

Number of Bedrooms 4 (sleeps 8/10) 5 (sleeps 10/12) 6 (sleeps 12/13) £654 £715 £802 £793 £880 £966 £828 £963 £1027

Price Per Villa Per Week Dates 3 (sleeps 6/8) Low Season £637 High Season £793 Peak Season £828

Number of Bedrooms 4 (sleeps 8/10) 5 (sleeps 10/12) 6 (sleeps 12/13) £750 £819 £975 £854 £1036 £1235 £897 £1096 £1296

Seasons: Low 06 Jan - 27 Mar; 27 Apr - 30 Jun; 01 Sep - 11 Dec High 01 Jul - 31 Aug; 12 Dec - 02 Jan 15 | Peak 28 Mar - 26 Apr

Heated Pool Supplement: £238 per week Minimum stay: 4 nights (1 week in peak season); please call for nightly rates

Heated Pool Supplement: £238 per week | Please call for rates for 7 bedroom homes Minimum stay: 4 nights (1 week in peak season); please call for nightly rates

Please see pages 17 and 103-106 for important information on villa policies and prices.

Eastern USA - Gulf Coast Hotels

Clearwater Beach

Florida’s Gulf Coast Florida’s Gulf Coast runs from lively Clearwater Beach and St. Petersburg to stylish Naples and Marco Island and includes some idyllic islands like Sanibel and Captiva. The resorts have their own individual charm and character, but some things are the same; pristine beaches, warm gulf seas and clear blue skies. Whether your pleasure is a round of golf, dolphin or manatee spotting, shell hunting or just lounging on the beach, this is the ideal place to relax and unwind.

Helmsley Sandcastle, Sarasota

Loews Don Cesar Resort, St Petes Hilton Clearwater

The Helmsley Sandcastle is a relaxing resort with a picturebook seaside setting on a 600 foot strand of private, natural white sand beach. Spend hours windsurfing, playing beach volleyball or swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. Located on Lido Key it is a short drive from Sarasota, a charming resort community, offering championship golf courses, tennis facilities, deep-sea fishing, superb shopping, and a wealth of cultural activities and attractions.

This deluxe hotel, known as the legendary Pink Palace, offers outstanding views of the Gulf of Mexico and Ceiga Bay. The resort is in a magnificent location on the beach front of St. Pete Beach, on the Gulf of Mexico. Opened in 1928 this was the most opulent hotel of the 1920’s and remains one of Florida’s premier resort destinations.

Rooms: 179 air conditioned rooms with TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, mini fridge, iron & board, FREE Wi-Fi Facilities: Restaurant, cafe, pool bar, lounge, 2 heated pools, 600 feet of private beach, FREE parking

Price Per Room Per Night From Courtyard / Pool Side Room Low Season High Season Gulf Front Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 18 years

Rooms: 416 air conditioned rooms with TV, Internet, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, safe, fridge.

Facilities: 2 swimming pools, fitness centre, beach Rooms: 277 air conditioned luxury guestrooms with flat access, 2 restaurants and pool side bar, organised screen TV, Internet, hairdryer, iron & board, mini bar, children’s activities, parking coffee maker. Facilities: 3 restaurants, 2 bars, water sports, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, childrens club, parking Our Rating:

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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 Clearwater’s best restaurants and activities.

£107 £149

Price Per Room Per Night From Superior Room Low Season High Season

£149 £197

Luxury Gulf Side Room Low Season High Season

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£179 £250

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£127 £214

£222 £260

Partial Gulf View Room Low Season High Season

£159 £257

Special Offer: Stay 5 nights, Pay for 4; Valid for stays 01 Jun - 02 Jul & 06 Jul - 18 Dec | Child Age: 17 years

Resort Fee not included: $20+tax per day Child Age: 17 years

All hotel costs are sample rates per room per night include taxes based on low & high season. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Resort fees may be payable locally. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Resort fees may be payable locally. Please see pages 17 and 103-106 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

Eastern USA - Gulf Coast Hotels

Inn on 5th, Naples

La Playa Beach Resort, Naples

Waldorf Astoria, Naples

This is a comfortable boutique hotel with a great location on upmarket 5th Avenue in the centre of Old Naples, handy for the shops and galleries and with a choice of restaurants close by. It oozes old world charm with traditionally furnished rooms and guests can enjoy quiet relaxation beside the swimming pool, or stroll the 15 minutes to the Gulf Coast beaches.

Enjoying an enviable beach location, this first class hotel is a short drive away from the chic centre of Naples. Elegant and stylish surroundings give an air of luxury and La Playa boasts excellent resort facilities such as a health spa and 18-hole golf course, beach setting, tropical pool area and poolside tiki bar.

This wonderful deluxe property is set on 23 acres facing a nature reserve and is one of the leading hotels in Naples. The Waldorf Astoria offers a secluded sandy beach with water sports and snack bar, reached by a walkway through the nature reserve and breath-taking views of the Gulf of Mexico. For the more active there are water sports, a golf course and fitness centre.

Rooms: 87 air-conditioned rooms & suites have cable TV, iPod dock, FREE Internet, coffee maker

Rooms: 189 spacious air-conditioned rooms have private balcony or terrace, fridge, TV, CD player, FREE Internet, coffee maker, room service

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, outdoor swimming pool, gym, health spa, concierge, laundry, FREE valet parking

Facilities: Restaurant, 3 swimming pools, gym, whirlpool, tiki pool bar, spa, 18-hole golf course

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season Club Level Room Low Season High Season

£113 £161

Price Per Room Per Night From Resort View Room Low Season High Season

£299 £498

Beach Front Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 15 years

Rooms: 474 luxurious rooms feature mini-bar, cable TV, air-conditioning, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, 24hr room service Facilities: 4 restaurants, bar, swimming pools, golf course, tennis courts, water sports, spa Our Rating:

£106 £245

Price Per Room Per Night From Coastal Room Low Season High Season

£160 £296

£153 £366

Signature Gulf View Room Low Season High Season

£181 £321

Child Age: 18 years

Child Age: 18 years | Resort Fee included

Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort

Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel

Outrigger Beach Resort

Bask in the warmth of the South Florida sun at one of the premier hotels in Fort Myers. Located on 85 waterfront acres at the tip of Fort Myers, Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa boasts captivating views of Sanibel and Captiva. Relax in this sunshine paradise featuring a world-class spa, water sports, six restaurants, three pools and more.

This first class hotel resort is a breathtaking tropical oasis, where elegant accommodation offers the ideal blend of modern elegance and classic charm. Enjoy premier golf, tennis facilities and watersport all nearby. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, with restaurants, shopping and wildlife just minutes away.

The Outrigger is located on a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, two miles or so from Lower Key State Park. There’s evening entertainment once or twice a week.

Rooms: 200 rooms offering fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron & board, safe

Facilities: Swimming pool, fitness centre, café, restaurant, bar, FREE self parking

Rooms: 347 air-conditioned rooms and suites offer cable TV, FREE Wi-Fi, safe, iron & board, coffee maker Facilities: 6 restaurants and bars, 3 heated outdoor Resort Pools, Spa, Jogging/fitness trail, kayaking, sauna, sport court, table tennis, tennis, volleyball Our Rating:

Sanibel Tower Waterfront Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 17 years

Facilities: Bar & grill, 5 heated swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness room, parking

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Resort View Room Low Season High Season

Rooms: 144 air conditioned rooms offer TV, fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board

£140 £236

Price Per Room Per Night From Sundial Studio Low Season High Season

£154 £254

One Bedroom Island View Roon Low Season High Season Child Age: 16 years

Our Rating:

£137 £208

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£78 £120

£147 £230

Resort View Roon Low Season High Season

£92 £132

No Child Reduction

Eastern USA - East Coast Florida Hotels

Lifeguard Tower, Miami Beach

East Coast Florida Miami has it all; fabulous sand beaches, year round sunshine, beautiful people, trendy nightlife, the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world and shopping galore; and Miami Beach oozes Latin flavour. Fort Lauderdale’s long sandy beach makes it an ideal choice for families and sun worshippers as well as those looking for a good range of water based activities. Drive down past Miami to the 120 mile stretch of the Florida Keys. Islamorada enjoys a coral reef teeming with marine life and great for snorkelers, whilst in Key West you’ll find a laid back lifestyle, palm lined streets and the most amazing sunsets.

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Cheeca Lodge Islamorada

Crowne Plaza La Concha Key West

Airport transfers are available using both regular coach shuttle or as private transfers by car.

Set in 27 acres of lush gardens at the side of a 1,100 foot private beach this exclusive resort sits beside a coral reef and offers a serene and romantic hideaway. Be swept away by the casual elegance emanating from every detail and settle into the laid-back lifestyle of Islamorada, play a round or two of golf at the Jack Nicklaus designed 9 hole course then sip a cocktail whist watching the sunset.

Originally built in 1925, this landmark property 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 from the upper floors.

Rooms: 214 air conditioned rooms offer plasma TV, CD player, coffee maker, Wi-Fi, rain shower

Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, bar, outdoor pool, gym, business centre, parking

Shuttle transfers between Miami International Airport and: Miami Downtown: Miami South Beach: Miami North Beach: Miami Port:

£16 per person £24 per person £24 per person £16 per person

Private sedan or limousine transfers from Miami International Airport to: Passengers Miami hotels Fort Lauderdale hotels Miami Port Fort Lauderdale Port

1-3 £129 £134 £135 £134

4-6 £180 £221 £186 £194

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

Rooms: 160 air conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, FREE Internet, mini fridge

Facilities: 3 restaurants, bar, 3 swimming pools, tiki bar, 1,100 foot private beach, fishing pier, fitness studio, six tennis courts, 9 hole golf course, Spa, parking Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Luxury Resort View 2 Queens Low Season High Season

£208 £278

Luxury Lagoon View 2 Queens Low Season High Season

£250 £307

Child Age: 16 years

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£218 £329

Child Age: 17 years

Eastern USA - East Coast Florida Hotels

Atlantic Resort & Spa

Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach

Delano, Miami Beach

This deluxe hotel is located 3 miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale overlooking 23 miles of pristine beach. Within minutes of the famed Las Olas Boulevard, you’ll find superb shopping, outdoor cafe, and a variety of cultural entertainment. 1 mile away is the Galleria Mall.

This first class hotel offers a great location for attractions and activities such as championship golf courses, marinas, shopping, sports & cultural venues. Located on the beach at the southern end of Ford Lauderdale Beach Bvd, and close to the yacht centre.

Rooms: 124 rooms with private balcony, cable TV, FREE Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar, safe, coffee maker, iron & board

Rooms: 486 air conditioned rooms with TV, Internet, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, safe

A deluxe hotel located in the heart of South Beach and directly on the ocean, the Delano is the ultimate world-class urban resort and a destination in itself, a cool haven of relaxation in the middle of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. This 16-story landmark hotel offers an understated mix of quiet quality, value and tranquility.

Facilities: 2 bars, 3 restaurants, café, 2 swimming pools, fitness centre, beach access, business centre, gift shop, parking

Rooms: 195 air conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, CD / Radio, minibar, hairdryer, iron & board, FREE Wi-Fi, 2 beach chairs per room.

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, café, pool, spa, fitness centre, parking

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, gym, beach fitness classes, spa, infinity pool, parking Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Ocean View King Studio Low Season High Season Ocean Front 2 Queen Studio Low Season High Season

Our Rating:

£147 £182

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£186 £206

Oceanview View Balcony Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 17 years

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£127 £161

Price Per Room Per Night From City View Low Season High Season

£314 £345

£153 £201

Partial Ocean View Low Season High Season

£331 £417

Child Age: 17 years | Resort fee may be payable

Child Age: 17 years

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

The Palms Hotel South Beach

Mondrian South Beach

This superb hotel flaunts a South Beach style fusion of cosmopolitan and Art Deco influences – combining beachfront elegance with top-notch amenities for a luxury Miami Beach experience. Located in the heart of South Beach on a pure white stretch of sand.

A popular hotel offering contemporary accommodation on Collins Avenue in the northern part of Miami Beach’s historic Art Deco District. The Palms is just minutes from scenic Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road Mall and the Miami Beach Convention Centre.

Rooms: 790 air conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, iPod dock, mini-bar, Internet, coffee maker, hairdryer, 24 hour room service

Rooms: 251 air conditioned rooms with TV, Wi-Fi, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker

This superior hotel is located on fashionable West Avenue, a quiet enclave just minutes from the bustling centre of South Beach with spectacular views of the Atlantic, Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. Within walking distance of acclaimed restaurants as well as casual dining, coffee shops and boutiques, and premier nightlife destinations are also close by.

Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, Tropical gardens, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, valet parking available at a charge

Rooms: 330 air conditioned rooms with plasma TV, Bose iPod speaker, Wi-Fi, workspace & desk, in-room safe

Facilities: Oceanfront swimming pool, 3 restaurants, bar, spa, FREE Wi-Fi in lobby, gym, direct access to the beach, valet parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season Partial Ocean View Low Season High Season Child Age: 17 years

Facilities: Restaurant and bar, pool with cabanas, kids pool, spa, business centre, FREE self parking

£273 £376

Price Per Room Per Night From City View Room Low Season High Season

£316 £431

Ocean Front Room Low Season High Season

Our Rating:

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£175 £305

Price Per Room Per Night From City View King Studio Low Season High Season

£160 £243

£235 £364

Bay View King Studio Low Season High Season

£197 £278

Child Age: 10 years | Resort fee may be payable

Child Age: 17 years

Eastern USA - New Orleans Hotels

Bourbon Street, French Quarter

New Orleans New Orleans is the heart of the Deep South and is affectionately known as the Big Easy. The city is an exciting mix of cultures, the most distinctive being the Cajuns whose French derived dialect, Creole cuisine and music characterise this part of Louisiana. From the historic French Quarter to the colourful River Walk, the beautiful mansions of the garden district to the French Market, it’s easy to explore the city by foot.

Chateau Le Moyne French Quarter W New Orleans French Quarter

Hotel Monteleone

Enjoying an unbeatable location in the heart of New Orleans, just one block from Bourbon Street in the famous French Quarter, this popular hotel is part of the Holiday Inn group. With wrought-iron balconies and shaded courtyards, this historic hotel is just minutes from the bars of Bourbon Street and yet far enough from the action to guarantee a good night’s sleep.

Located in the centre of the French Quarter and familyowned for over a 100 years, the Hotel Monteleone takes pride in its hard earned reputation for excellence and is a New Orleans icon. Set on the world famous Royal Street, the Hotel Monteleone is your gateway to the French Quarter and is a block from the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street.

Rooms: 171 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Internet, safe, coffee maker, iron & board, room service Facilities: Breakfast room, bar, courtyard with heated outdoor swimming pool, business centre, valet parking

Our Rating:

Child Age: 18 years

Rooms: 97 rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi, CD/DVD player, minibar, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: Restaurant, bar, courtyard, pool, fitness centre, FREE Wi-Fi in the Living Room, business centre Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Located close to historic Jackson Square and ideally placed for shopping, Harrah’s Casino, the Riverwalk and Warehouse district, W French Quarter offers an escape from the rituals of everyday life - a private oasis in the midst of the Vieux Carré. Drink signature cocktails in the outdoor Living Room’s courtyard, take a dip in the outdoor pool, re-energize in the gym then enjoy Louisiana street food inspirations in SoBou.

£90 £147

Price Per Room Per Night From Wonderful Room Low Season High Season

No Child Reduction

Rooms: 600 rooms with flatscreen TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & board, Internet, safe, iHome clock radio Facilities: Restaurant, bar, rooftop pool, full service spa, fitness centre, business centre, parking Our Rating:

£196 £235

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£118 £167

Child Age: 17 years

Eastern USA - Memphis Hotels

Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland

Memphis There are few cities which offer as much to do as Memphis. In addition to legendary nightlife and attractions, there is irresistible food, captivating museums and something fun for all the family. Discover the mighty Mississippi River, walk along Beale Street the city’s most well known entertainment district and feel the presence of perhaps Memphis’s most famous resident, Elvis - the King of Rock ‘n Roll.

Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel

Peabody Memphis

Crowne Plaza Memphis

Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel is a fashionable boutique hotel that takes its cues from the legendary hospitality and personal style for which the King of Rock & Roll was known. This namesake hotel serves as a chic and convenient headquarters for visitors to the celebrated Graceland Mansion and its related attractions.

A superb hotel decorated in a traditional style in the heart of downtown Memphis, this historic icon of the city, home of the world-famous Peabody Ducks, opened its doors in 1925 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel is one of Memphis’s most popular attractions with the Peabody Ducks marching to and from the Grand Lobby at 11am & 5pm in time honoured tradition dating back to 1933.

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: 128 rooms with kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board.

Rooms: 464 elegantly furnished rooms offer TV, hair dryer, iron & board, safe, Wi-Fi

Rooms: 230 well-appointed and air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board

Facilities: Heart-shaped outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), exercise room, Elvis gift shop, FREE parking, FREE airport shuttle

Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, coffee shop, health club, spa, indoor pool and spa, parking

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, fitness centre, business centre, parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 17 years

£96 £106

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 12 years

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£182 £325

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Double 01 Jan - 26 Feb £98 27 Feb - 28 Feb £207 01 Mar - 30 April £98 01 May - 30 April 15 £98

Single £98 £207 £98 £98

Child Age: 17 years

Triple £103 £218 £103 £103

Eastern USA - Nashville Hotels

Guitar shop in Nashville

Nashville Nashville’s combination of rich musical heritage along with an abundance of music related attractions have transformed the city into one of the nation’s top vacation destinations, known to many as Music City USA. Visitors from all over the world travel to Nashville every year to visit the city’s attractions, which include the renowned Grande Ole Opry, Music Row and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Millennium Maxwell House

Doubletree by Hilton

Loews Vanderbilt House

Steeped in history, this country music-themed hotel is close to the Country Music Hall of Fame and a few minutes’ drive from downtown Nashville, with a complimentary shuttle service provided to the city’s downtown attractions. Nightly live music and a nice relaxing swimming pool area, the hospitable staff and themed nature of this property make it a special spot to stay, especially for country and western fans.

The Doubletree combines traditional Southern charm and contemporary luxury in perfect harmony. Step outside, and you’ll find yourself within blocks of the city’s most vibrant restaurants, businesses, and nightlife. Centrally located in the heart of Music City USA , just blocks from the Historic District and Titans Stadium and a short drive from Opryland USA and Music Row.

This superb hotel offers pampering and luxury on West End Avenue within walking distance of downtown. Enjoy Southern cuisine in Mason’s or sizzling steaks in the Steak House, then enjoy a cocktail in the Mason’s Bar where local liquors flow.

Rooms: 287 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Internet, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & board

Rooms: 337 air conditioned rooms with TV, Internet, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & board.

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

Facilities: Restaurant, café, bar, Starbucks® coffee shop, fitness centre, indoor pool, parking, business centre, shop

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 18 years

£101 £176

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 12 years

Rooms: 340 air conditioned rooms with TV, safe, Wi-Fi, gourmet coffee maker, CD player, minibar, 24hr room service

Our Rating:

£157 £179

Price Per Room Per Night From Superior Room Low Season High Season

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£135 £156

Child Age: 17 years

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay

Welcome to Western USA From the rugged wilderness and natural wonder of the National Parks to the stunning California coastline; the eclectic atmosphere of vibrant cities like San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles to the laid back style of places like Phoenix, Carmel and Monterey and the nonstop fun of “Sin City” Las Vegas, this is a region that leaves visitors gasping for more. This is where natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, rub shoulders with man-made attractions for the ultimate in holiday experiences.

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• A flight over the Grand Canyon for the ultimate view on California offers a pleasant year round climate; the northern nature at its most powerful states are more temperate with more fog and rain whilst the inner states like Nevada and Arizona are hot and arid but cooler • Yosemite National Park for stunning scenery and wildlife in winter. • Las Vegas for non-stop entertainment and the plushest hotels in the country Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver and Seattle have direct flights from the UK and flights take about 10 hours, 11 to • The spine chilling experience of a visit to Alcatraz Island San Francisco and Los Angeles. • The bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers, stunning scenery and extraordinary wildlife of Yellowstone National Park Denver is 7 hrs behind GMT, Las Vegas and the west coast • The drive along the Pacific Coast from Carmel to Santa Barbara

states are 8 hours behind.

Western USA average temperatures & rainfall Los Angeles

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Temperature (oC min/max) Rainfall (mm) San Francisco

10 / 20 87

11 / 20 61

12 / 22 26

14 / 23 6

15 / 25 2

17 / 28 0

18 / 28 1

17 / 28 7

15 / 25 12

23 / 12 32

10 / 20 62

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9 / 15 97

9 / 16 72

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Western USA - Las Vegas Hotels

Welcome to Las Vegas!

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

Excalibur

Luxor

Paris

This first class hotel offers value and variety in a famed corner of the Strip. The Camelot inspired castle comprises of 4 towers with a medieval theme offering first class spa, elegant and casual dining, thrilling entertainments and non-stop Las Vegas casino action. Located at the prime centre of the strip with shops, hotels, and restaurants all within easy reach.

This Egyptian themed hotel is a 30-story bronze glass pyramid and a mixture of ancient Egypt and Las Vegas fantasy are sure to please you, and the 110ft Sphinx makes an impressive doorman! The lavish rooms have a unique view of either the Strip, the mountains, or the fabulous pool.

This superior hotel, designed to bring the spirit and excitement of the city of Paris to Las Vegas, is located in the centre of the Strip with a 50 storey replica Eiffel Tower as its centrepiece with lots of restaurants, bars and fantastic shops.

Rooms: 3,981 air-conditioned rooms with TV, FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board. Facilities: Casino, 2 pools, 6 restaurants, 5 bars, 2 show rooms, spa, fitness centre, retail shops.

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Tower Room King Low Season High Season Contemporary Tower Queen Low Season High Season No Child Reductions | Resort fee included

Rooms: 4408 air conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board

Rooms: 2,916 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi hairdryer, iron & board, safe

Facilities: 4 pools, whirlpool, health spa, casino, 6 restaurants & bars, shopping mall

Facilities: 2 acre rooftop pool, health club, fitness centre (charge), health spa, 11 restaurants, 6 bars, casino, parking

Our Rating:

£32 £72

Price Per Room Per Night From Pyramid Deluxe King Low Season High Season

£39 £60

£44 £85

Pyramid Suite Low Season High Season

£99 £132

No Child Reductions | Resort fee included

Price Per Room Per Night From Luxury Room Low Season High Season

£80 £121

No Child Reductions | Resort fee included

All hotel costs are sample rates per room per night and include taxes based on low & high season. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Please see pages 17 and 103-106 for important information on hotel policies and prices.

Western USA - Las Vegas Hotels

Planet Hollywood Resort

Caesars Palace

ARIA Resort & Casino

The hippest hotel on the Strip, the Planet Hollywood boasts beautifully designed guest rooms and more than 100,000 square feet of casino floor. There’s a wide range of dining options from gourmet to fast food, Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara for a little pampering and Gallery Nightclub and the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque for “night-time” entertainment.

The luxurious Caesars Palace is located right on the Strip and you’ll feel transported back in time as you step into Caesars Palace Forum to roam the designer shops or eat in one of the 13 restaurants. From the Garden of the Gods swimming complex, complete with statues, fountains and the exclusive Venus pool club, to the neo-classical spa, Caesars Palace offers everything.

From the soaring three-story lobby to the naturally lit casino, the deluxe ARIA evokes openness and freedom. Art and interior design will greet guests in warm, comforting surroundings. Impeccable hospitality and personalised attention with an incredible array of amenities to provide guests with an unmatched journey through ARIA.

Rooms: 2,600 air-conditioned, movie-themed rooms feature a TV, Wi-Fi, fridge and marble & granite bathrooms.

Rooms: 3,370 luxurious air-conditioned rooms offer mini-bar, TV, CD player, MP3 dock, Wi-Fi, 24 hour room service.

Rooms: 4004 air conditioned rooms have floor to ceiling windows, HD TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, DVD player, mini-bar, 24hr room service

Facilities: 8 restaurants, 5 bars/nightclubs, casino, 2 outdoor swimming pools, spa & health club (charge), shopping mall.

Facilities: 24 restaurants & cafés, 2 nightclubs, The Colosseum Theatre, casino, 5 outdoor pools, 2 whirlpools, gym (charge), spa, sauna, designer shops

Facilities: 16 Restaurants, 4 bars, 3 lounges, theatre, nightclub, spa, casino, 4 outdoor pools, fitness centre

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Hollywood Hip Room Low Season High Season Premium Fountain View Low Season High Season

£70 £94

Price Per Room Per Night From Palace Tower Room Low Season High Season

£123 £146

Forum Tower Room Low Season High Season

No Child Reductions | Resort fee included

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£121 £227

Price Per Room Per Night From Deluxe King Low Season High Season

£99 £125

£90 £195

Deluxe City View King Low Season High Season

£133 £169

No Child Reductions | Resort fee not included

No Child Reductions | Resort fee included

Venetian Resort Hotel

Wynn

Bellagio

This deluxe hotel, inspired by the beauty and charm of Renaissance Venice, has its own replica of the Grand Canal and features Venetian inspired touches and decor. Rooms are modern European style and feature a sunken lounge.

The deluxe Wynn Las Vegas is designed to be an elegant, tranquil environment that personally caters to the specific needs of each guest. Each room, suite and villa is designed to be the perfect place to unwind with floor-to-ceiling windows with breath-taking views.

Rooms: 4,027 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, safe, marble bathroom with TV

Rooms: 2716 air conditioned rooms with 2 flat screen TVs, plush linens, designer bathroom amenities, Wi-Fi, DVD player, mini-bar, 24hr room service

Inspired by the Italian village of Bellagio, this deluxe hotel brings a level of elegance, grace and romance to Las Vegas. The 12-acre lake with its choreographed fountains is a Vegas must-see. The reception has a feature ceiling of Murano glass and the shopping arcade is to die for.

Facilities: 16 restaurants, 5 bars, 5 swimming pools, 2 whirlpools, casino, gym, Canyon Ranch Spa, Grand Canal Shops

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Luxury King Room Low Season High Season Venetian Bella Suite Low Season High Season

Facilities: 15 restaurants & bars, nightclub, showroom, casino, 2 swimming pools, whirlpool, gym, spa, 18 hole golf course

Facilities: 20 restaurants, bars and cafés, 5 outdoor pools, nightclub, showroom, casinos, whirlpool, fitness centre, spa, shops, botanical gardens

Our Rating:

£140 £182

Price Per Room Per Night From Deluxe Resort Double Low Season High Season

£167 £210

Parlour Suite Low Season High Season

No Child Reductions | Resort fee not included

Rooms: 3933 air conditioned rooms with TV, FREE WiFi, iHome clock, safe, mini-bar, 24hr room service

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£172 £270

Price Per Room Per Night From Resort Deluxe Room Low Season High Season

£135 £169

£486 £616

Fountain View Room Low Season High Season

£169 £203

No Child Reductions | Optional resort fee included

No Child Reductions | Resort fee included

Western USA - Las Vegas Sightseeing & Mini Packages

Las Vegas Nights

Silver Cloud Air Tour

Wind Dancer Air & Landing Tour

Vegas Nights is an amazing helicopter tour flying over the mega resorts of the Las Vegas Strip from the New York-New York skyline to the Bellagio fountains and the never-fading light of the Luxor pyramid. Price includes champagne toast and hotel pick-up.

Perfect for the time-conscious traveller, this spectacular helicopter excursion flies you through the Grand Canyon. Highlights of the tour include the famous Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the beautiful Lake Las Vegas and Fortification Hill, an extinct volcano. The tour will conclude with a journey over Glitter Gulch and the Las Vegas Strip.

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. Keep an eye open for wildlife along the way. Descend and land 3,500 feet into the Grand Canyon in Hualapai Indian Territory. Champagne, beverages and a light snack will be served some 300 feet above the mighty Colorado River in one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Fly back through the Grand Canyon, view the red rock formations of the Bowl of Fire and conclude your adventure with an exciting flight over Downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip.

Departs: Daily Flight Duration: 15 minutes £77 per person including hotel pickup

Vegas Voyage

Departs: Daily Duration: 3½ hours (hotel to hotel) £289 per person including hotel pick-up. An afternoon version is available with a sunset return over the Las Vegas Strip, add £20 per person.

Enjoy spectacular views of Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, and the surrounding mountain ranges as you fly over the Las Vegas Strip and experience intimate views of the Strip’s mega resorts and hotels, exclusive golf courses and world famous pools.

Departs: Daily at approximately 9am Duration: 4 hours (hotel to hotel) £383 per person including hotel pick-up. An afternoon version is available with a sunset return over the Las Vegas Strip, add £20 per person.

Departs: Daily Flight Duration: 15 minutes £77 per person including hotel pick-up

Skywalk Odyssey Depart the famed Las Vegas Strip on your direct helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. On your flight, you will experience a bird’s eye view of the Grand Canyon, Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas Strip. Upon landing, get ready to witness a true engineering marvel, the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The Skywalk suspends more than 4,000 feet above the Colorado River, extends out more than 70 feet away from the edge of the West Rim, and features a glass bottom walking surface. Fast-track admission to the Skywalk, VIP ground transportation and a Skywalk souvenir photo are included on this adventure. You will receive an estimated 45 minutes of ground time at Grand Canyon West. Departs: Daily at 8am, 9am and 1pm Duration: 4 hours (hotel to hotel) £414 per person including hotel pick-up

West Rim Air & Ground Tour with South Rim Air & Ground Tour Skywalk A must for all first time visitors to the Grand Canyon, The tour begins with a thrilling aerial sightseeing tour as you depart Las Vegas and fly above Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the west rim of the Canyon before landing at Grand Canyon West. On arrival you will take a comfortable motor coach tour along the Hualapai Rim to Eagle Point and Guano Point. Take in more breathtaking vistas by visiting the new Skywalk.. Extending 70 feet from the rim at Eagle Point, with unimpeded views of the Canyon 4000 feet below. It affords a true eagle’s view of the Canyon. A light meal is also included. A fixed wing aircraft is used on this trip.

see the magnificent panoramic vistas of the South Rim. Fly from Las Vegas in a modern, comfortable, high wing aircraft on a 45-minute flight to the Grand Canyon. On arrival, board an air-conditioned coach for a 2-hour coach tour along the rim with breathtaking stops at Mather Point and Bright Angel. Afterwards, you will reboard your aircraft for the flight back to Las Vegas. A fixed wing aircraft is used on this trip. Departs: Daily Duration: approximately 8 hours (hotel to hotel) £210 per person including hotel pickup

Departs: Daily Duration: approximately 7 hours (hotel to hotel) £224 per person including hotel pickup

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Western USA - Las Vegas Sightseeing & Mini Packages

Monument Valley

Grand Canyon South Rim

Canyons and Parks | 4 days Grand Canyon | Monument Valley | Lake Powell | Bryce Canyon | Zion National Park Day 1: Las Vegas - Grand Canyon Depart Las Vegas at 8am this morning and travel to the worlds seventh natural wonder, the Grand Canyon. You will arrive at the canyon with plenty of time to spend exploring and viewing this natural wonder. Hotel: Yavapai Lodge. Day 2: Grand Canyon - Monument Valley & Page Travel east along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the Painted Desert and on to the Arizona / Utah border. Arrive at Monument Valley and enjoy a local sightseeing tour with a native Navajo Indian guide. The isolated 1,000 foot high stark red cliffs and buttes surrounded by empty, sandy desert have been filmed and photographed countless times over the years for movies staring John Wayne. Hotel: Quality Inn Page or similar.

Day 3: Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon This morning, cross Glen Canyon Dam, the last of the major dams built on the Colorado River. View Lake Powell from the lookout point. It is the second largest man-made lake in the United States, then cross back to enter the Mormon State of Utah, to Bryce Canyon National Park. View thousands of delicately carved spires that rise in brilliant colours of red, yellow and orange, from the amphitheatres, along with towering cliffs, and rainbow-striped rock formations. Hotel: Days Inn & Suites Kanab. Day 4: Bryce Canyon - Las Vegas Travel south towards Zion National Park. The dramatic white, pink and red rocks of the sculptured canyon and soaring cliffs, is a creation of the Virgin River thousands of years ago. After your visit, you’ll continue to Las Vegas where your tour will end.

Departs: May 6, 27 | Jun 10, 24 | Jul 8, 22 | Aug 05, 19 Sep 2, 16, 30 | Oct 14, 28 Price per person All dates

Double Single Triple £485 £623 £478

Child: (2-16) when sharing with 2 adults £415 Prices include: 3 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Entrance and visit the Grand Canyon • Tour of Monument Valley with a native Navajo Indian guide • Entrance and visit Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park Not included: Meals • sightseeing other than indicated Departure details: Check-in by 7:45am; Departure time: 8:00am. From: Bally’s Hotel and Casino, North Entrance Door, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas

Grand Canyon South Rim Tour

Zion and Bryce Canyon Tour

Vegas Hop-on-Hop-Off Tour

Leave the bright lights of Vegas in the rear view mirror and head past both Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. The first major stop at the Grand Canyon is at Mather Point (the deepest part of the Canyon), from where you can also stroll to the Visitor Centre. Yavapai Point (the widest part of the Canyon) has been closed to big bus traffic, but if you choose to walk, you can check it out. The coach will continue on to Bright Angel Lodge, where you can gaze out over the Canyon, enjoying the spectacular views. There is plenty to see and do, including walking around the rim, taking photographs, visiting the museum and simply admiring the incredible views. It is only a short walk to Hopi House, the Indian Art Museum and gift shop. A light lunch is provided at the Grand Canyon before returning to Las Vegas via Williams and Kingman.

It’s an early start, leaving the lights of Las Vegas behind as you cross into the desolate Arizona Strip, before heading up the Virgin River Gorge and into Utah. Touring through Zion on the way to Bryce Canyon, you’ll be amazed by its myriad amazing rock shapes and patterns. Passing the Great Arch of Zion we may see some big horn sheep on the way to Bryce Canyon, situated at an altitude of over 8000 feet. Marvel at the hoodoos and other rock formations in assorted colours. Take an easy stroll along the rim from Sunrise Point to Sunset Point. This is relatively flat, and provides amazing views. Call at the Visitor Centre, where you can buy souvenirs of your trip, before leaving for Las Vegas where you arrive early evening.

It’s time to cruise the fabulous Las Vegas Strip at your convenience with this Hop On - Hop Off Tour! Come along and hear all about the fine Las Vegas Resorts and explore the romantic Venice, New YorkNew York, Sahara Desert, charming France, mystery Egypt, Caribbean and so much more. You will love it. During this tour you will enjoy the Planet Hollywood, Margaritaville, the Sirens of Treasure Island, Bally’s Hotel and Casino, Stratosphere Tower and much more. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time you board the tour bus. You may begin your tour at any sightseeing stop mentioned above and along the route.

Departs daily: Year round from selected hotels Duration: 13 hours Price per person £67

Departs daily: Year round from selected hotels Duration: 13 hours Price per person £108

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Western USA - National Park Hotels

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone

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 Hotel, Grand Canyon

Offering simple but comfortable accommodation the Maswik Lodge is in two parts, North lodge and South lodge, in the heart of Grand Canyon Village. Set in an area of ponderosa pine forest, the lodge is ideally situated for exploration of this area. Just a quarter of a mile from the Grand Canyon, staying here puts you within walking distance of the South Rim, and guided tours of the canyon can be arranged by the hotel.

The Grand Canyon is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the American Southwest. This hotel is the only resort style property at the Grand Canyon, located just 7 miles from the south rim entrance of the Grand Canyon National Park.

The El Tovar opened in 1905 and was considered one of the most elegant hotels west of the Mississippi. This is the only first class hotel at Grand Canyon Village and has hosted luminaries such as Theodore Roosevelt and Albert Einstein. It is a National Historic Landmark and is considered to be one of 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: 278 rooms. North lodge rooms offer 2 queen beds, air-conditioning, TV, fridge, safe, coffee maker. South lodge rooms are smaller motel style and offer 2 queen beds, TV

Rooms: 250 rooms with TV, coffee maker, FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board, fridge, safe Facilities: 2 restaurants, lounge, sports bar, bowling alley, heated outdoor pool (seasonal), fitness room, FREE Parking

Facilities: Café, sports bar, gift shop Our Rating:

Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, gift shop.

Standard Room South Lodge Low Season High Season Child Age: 16 years

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room North Lodge Low Season High Season

Rooms: 78 Rooms with 1 or 2 queen beds, TV, telephone, air conditioning.

£119 £183

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£87 £96

Deluxe Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 11 years

£73 £141

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Double Room Low Season High Season

£189 £189

£94 £162

Deluxe Room Low Season High Season

£291 £291

Child Age: 16 years

Western USA - National Park Hotels

Zion Lodge, Zion National Park

BW Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon

Lake Powell Resort

Originally built over 90 years ago, but rebuilt to its former glory after a fire in the 1960’s, this charming lodge is right inside the National Park and some of the park trails run right past the door. With a mixture of classic cabins and more modern motel rooms it offers comfortable accommodation from which to explore this diverse region. For those who prefer a bit more to do in the evenings, Springdale is a short drive away and offers a more diverse range of eating options.

This is the closest hotel to Bryce Canyon National Park, just one mile away from the park entrance. Built in a style that reflects its surroundings it offers modern accommodation and a host of ficilities and activities.

In the Glen Canyon National Park, six miles from Page, the Lake Powell Resort sits on the southern shore of Lake Powell at the side of the Wahweap Marina with stunning lake views from many rooms. In the marina you can rent powerboats or take a scenic cruise to see attractions such as Antelope Canyon and Glen Canyon Dam. Back at the hotel you can relax by the pool whilst enjoying some spectacular scenery.

Rooms: 115 motel room and cabins offer airconditioning, TV, FREE Internet, coffee maker, porch or balcony

Rooms: 368 air-conditioned rooms with TV, FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, fridge Facilities: 2 restaurants, indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, gift shop, horseback riding, guided ATV tours, FREE parking, FREE Wi-Fi in public area, laundry

Facilities: 4 restaurants and grills, lounge bar, coffee shop, outdoor pool (seasonal), FREE parking, FREE Wi-Fi in Lobby and Driftwood lounge

Facilities: Restaurant, café and gift shop Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Motel Room Low Season High Season

£98 £198

Western Cabin Low Season High Season

£108 £209

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room 01 Jan - 30 Apr 01 May - 15 Oct 16 Oct - 31 Oct 01 Nov - 30 Apr 15

£42 £88 £71 £44

Child Age: 17 years

Child Age: 16 years

Rooms: 348 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, fridge, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & board, patio or balcony

Price Per Room Per Night From Traditional Room Low Season High Season

£68 £113

Lake View Room Low Season High Season

£70 £145

Child Age: 17 years

Goulding’s Lodge

The View Hotel Monument Valley Grant Village, Yellowstone

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.

The only hotel within the Monument Valley National Park and built in 2008, The View is at the heart of the striking Navajo landscape. Offering superb unobstructed views of the world-famous Mittens landmarks from every room it was built by Native Americans and designed to respect the sacred location and follows Navajo traditions. Guests can take one of the hotel’s jeep or walking tours to truly experience the majestic beauty of this spectacular wilderness.

Rooms: 62 air conditioned rooms with TV, private balconies, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, fridge Facilities: Indoor pool, restaurant, museum. FREE parking, FREE Wi-Fi in most areas, fitness room

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 5 years

£69 £137

Rooms: 93 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, fridge, balcony, microwave, coffee maker

Named after president Ulysses S. Grant who signed the law establishing Yellowstone as the world’s first national park, Grant Village is situated on the southwestern shore of Yellowstone Lake, approximately 20 miles from Old Faithful, and is the nearest location to Grand Teton National Park. Rooms: 300 attractively furnished motel-style rooms with telephones and ensuite bathroom Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, gift shop on

Facilities: Restaurant (no alcohol), deli, gym, Trading Post general store, FREE Wi-Fi in lobby

Please note that all park accommodations are non-smoking reflecting the natural surroundings of Yellowstone. TVs, radios, air conditioning, and internet are not available.

Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

No child reduction

£106 £223

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room 23 May - 27 Sep 14

£195

Child Age: 11 years

Western USA - Phoenix & Scottsdale Hotels

Fairmont Scottsdale

Phoenix & Scottsdale Phoenix & Scottsdale in Arizona are often twinned together due to their close proximity to each other. The city of Phoenix offers everything from world-class dining to exhilarating adventure, trendy shopping, modern nightlife and enriching culture, whilst Scottsdale is a little more laid back and offers luxurious resorts, championship golf, pampering spas and a vibrant arts and cultural scene.

The Phoenician, Scottsdale

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Royal Palms, Phoenix

Nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain the Phoenician is a prestigious landmark with a setting against the blue skies and rich colours and textures of the great American Southwest. Indulge in the golf on the 27-hole championship course, savour moments of peaceful reflection at the spa.

This deluxe hotel is a Spanish Colonial Style resort nestled on 450 acres west of the Superstition Mountains, which frame the Sonoran desert town of Scottsdale. Award winning restaurants, two championship golf-courses, swimming pools and a spa ensure you’ll relax and enjoy the valley of the sun.

A proud member of the Historic Hotels of America and conveniently located between the prestigious Biltmore area and popular downtown Scottsdale. With a unique ambiance, intimate surroundings and lush gardens, the Royal Palms evokes the sense of a faraway place, yet is minutes from world-class shopping, galleries, golf and attractions.

Rooms: 643 rooms with oversized bathrooms, LCD TV, Rooms: 649 rooms with air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, Wi-Fi, safe, balcony, iHome dock, 24 hour room balcony or terrace, mini bar, coffee maker, iron & board service safe, hairdryer Facilities: 8 restaurants & bars, 9 acres of swimming pools, tennis garden, beauty salon, spa

Facilities: 4 restaurants, 5 swimming pools, golf course, fitness centre, parking, tennis courts, spa

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Superior Room Low Season High Season Grand Deluxe Low Season High Season Child Age: 16 years

£139 £268

Price Per Room Per Night From Fairmont Room Low Season High Season

£170 £319

Deluxe Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 18 years

Rooms: 119 rooms with TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, 24 hour room service, iPod dock Facilities: Restaurant, grill, bar, fitness centre, spa

Our Rating:

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£173 £302

Price Per Room Per Night From Estate Room Low Season High Season

£107 £194

£205 £356

Valencia Casita Low Season High Season

£129 £215

Child Age: 12 years

Western USA - Los Angeles Hotels & Sightseeing

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.

Transfers

City Tours

Los Angeles Airport Marriott

Airport transfers are available using both regular coach shuttle or as private transfers by car.

Discover the “New Times Square of the West” with the Staples Centre where Michael Jackson last performed & Walt Disney Concert Hall; visit Historic Olivera Street, the birthplace of LA. See Chinatown, Union Station and the Universal City Walk. See the stars on Hollywood Boulevard`s “Walk of Fame” and the famous Mann`s Chinese Theatre. Get ready for the famous Kodak Theatre, see the Hollywood sign. Cruise along the sunset strip to Beverly Hills, home of many stars. On Rodeo Drive you will see Beverly Wilshire Hotel and famous boutiques seen from “Pretty Woman”.

Conveniently located 3 blocks away from the airport and 5 miles from many of Los Angeles fantastic beaches. Many of the city’s main attractions including museums, restaurants and the fantastic Century City shopping centre are just a short drive away. With a free airport shuttle and its closeness to the airport, this is a great stopover choice.

Shuttle transfers between Los Angeles International 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: £13 per person £18 per person Newport Beach: North Hollywood: £21 per person £24 per person Huntington Beach: Private sedan transfers from Los Angeles International Airport to: Passengers 1-3 4-7 Downtown LA, Beverly Hills, Hollywood: £159 £221 North Hollywood, Studio City, Long Beach: £180 £276 San Diego £437 Prices are per car, not per person, and are a guide only. Minivan transfer prices available on request.

Departs daily: Year round Duration: 5½ hours Adult £62; Child (3-11) £49

Rooms: 1004 air conditioned rooms have TV, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: 2 restaurants, sports bar, coffee shop, outdoor pool and fitness centre, complimentary airport shuttle, parking Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£76 £84

Child Age: 17 years

Western USA - Los Angeles Hotels

The Beverly Garland

Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills

A popular hotel set in seven acres of tree shaded grounds and gardens; the Spanish influence is hard to ignore and the hotel is almost mission-style in design. With lots of amenities it’s a short distance from Universal Studios Hollywood® and Warner Brothers Studios.

The Crowne Plaza is located in close proximity to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive is a short walk away. A short drive from Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and downtown Los Angeles.

Rooms: 255 air-conditioned rooms have FREE Wi-Fi, TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & board, balcony. Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi™, tennis courts, restaurant, bar, gym, room service and gift shop, FREE Wi-Fi, business centre, parking

Millennium Biltmore

A Los Angeles landmark in downtown Los Angeles, the Biltmore exudes old-world charm and style. Its famous façade has starred in many films and the hotel hosted the presidential campaign of John F Kennedy. Rooms: 248 stylish air conditioned rooms have TV, FREE It’s well located for the Walt Disney Concert Hall and for exploring the city with good public transport right Wi-Fi, fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, CD on the doorstep. Rooms feature a classic and elegant player décor and the hotel bar offers great opportunities for Facilities: Restaurant, bar, outdoor heated swimming celebrity spotting. pool, whirlpool spa and fitness centre, gift shop, FREE Rooms: 683 air-conditioned rooms & suites offer TV, Wi-Fi, parking Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board Facilities: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, indoor swimming pool, gym, gift shop, business centre, valet parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From King Room Low Season High Season 2 Queen Beds Low Season High Season

Our Rating:

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£129 £146

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£184 £206

£140 £157

Executive King Room Low Season High Season

£217 £239

Child Age: 18 years

Child Age: 17 years

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£104 £162

Child Age: 16 years

Hollywood Roosevelt

Beverly Hilton

Loews Hollywood

The hotel of Hollywood’s glamorous heyday and former ‘home of the stars’, the Hollywood Roosevelt sits right on Hollywood Boulevard, opposite the Walk of Fame and close to Universal Studios. A classic hotel, it perfectly merges past and present Hollywood splendour and is the hotel of choice for those looking to soak up some traditional Hollywood glamour.

Standing at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard, the Beverly Hilton is an icon of glamour and luxury. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills within walking distance of Rodeo Drive & Century City it has a rich tradition of hosting red carpet events and Trader Vic’s is a popular haunt.

The star of Hollywood & Highland Centre, Loews Hollywood Hotel features posh amenities and unparalleled service; from the commanding location with stunning views to expansive guestrooms and cosmopolitan cuisine. Boasting an enviable address and decades’ worth of history, it is the perfect place for enjoying all that Tinseltown has to offer.

Rooms: 305 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, mini-bar, Wi-Fi, iPod dock, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, 24hr room service Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, coffee shop, heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, gym, spa, nightclub (cover charge), valet parking

Rooms: 569 air-conditioned rooms have TV, Internet, MP3 alarm clock, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, mini-bar, Rooms: 632 air-conditioned rooms and suites offer TV, coffee maker Wi-Fi, iPod dock, mini-bar, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service. Hollywood rooms face the Facilities: Restaurants, 2 bars, spa, fitness centre, Hollywood Hills and that iconic Hollywood sign. outdoor swimming pool, parking Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, coffee shop, rooftop pool, spa, gym, business centre, FREE Wi-Fi, parking Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Deluxe King Low Season High Season Garden Cabana Low Season High Season Child Age: 17 years

Our Rating:

£211 £239

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard King Low Season High Season

£224 £240

£216 £239

Deluxe King Low Season High Season

£257 £273

Child Age: 17 years

Price Per Room Per Night From Superior Room Low Season High Season

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£228 £239

Child Age: 17 years

Western USA - Los Angeles Area Hotels

Queen Mary

Best Western Plus Gateway

Fairmont Miramar

The Queen Mary is permanently berthed across the water from downtown Long Beach. One of the most celebrated trans-Atlantic 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 floating hotel.

Located a short drive from the Santa Monica Beach, its lively pier, and from Third Street Promenade, where you will find superb dining and shopping options the Best Western Plus Gateway is well placed for exploring the attractions of Hollywood and Beverley Hills. It offers large, comfortable rooms and a free weekday shuttle service to the Santa Monica Beach and shops.

Offering luxurious comfort and convenience, this secluded celebrity hideaway is situated on Santa Monica Bay and Malibu Peninsula, close to many museums, art galleries and the famous Santa Monica Pier. Restaurants and shops are within walking distance and Disneyland and Hollywood are only a short drive away.

Rooms: 314 air-conditioned staterooms have flatscreen TV, iPod dock, room service, Internet

Rooms: 123 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Internet, fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, room service

Rooms: 302 air conditioned rooms with TV, CD player, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, mini bar, Internet, safe

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, café, deli, sun deck, gym, health spa

Facilities: IHOP restaurant, sun deck, gym, laundry, FREE parking

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, outdoor heated pool, tennis court, fitness centre, parking

Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season Deluxe Room Low Season High Season

£91 £101

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£98 £107

Standard 2 Queen Beds Low Season High Season

£144 £162

Price Per Room Per Night From Fairmont Room Low Season High Season

£262 £262

£159 £187

Deluxe Room Low Season High Season

£296 £296

Child Age: 17 years

No child reductions

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Child Age: 17 years

Sheraton Delfina

Hilton Anaheim

Sheraton Anaheim

Poised above the Pacific Coastline, the Sheraton Delfina blends sophisticated urban chic with a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Just steps away from the city, sand and surf, the Delfina is located at the heart of Santa Monica’s best shopping, dining, fashionable boutiques and beach activities.

The Hilton Anaheim is located one block from Disneyland® Resort, next door to the Anaheim Convention Center and surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shopping venues.

An attractive mock-Tudor style hotel in several buildings set in scenic gardens, the Sheraton is conveniently situated adjacent to Disneyland® Park and offers a shuttle service to both Disney® theme parks. The comfortable rooms are some of the largest in the area; there’s an outdoor pool for relaxing and coupled with the convenient location this is an ideal base from which to visit the Disney® parks.

Rooms: 308 air conditioned rooms offering TV, balcony, Internet, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron & board, safe, mini bar, 24 hour room service Facilities: Restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pool, gym, parking

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Facilities: Restaurant, food court, Starbucks® coffee shop, bar lounge, fitness room, outdoor pool with 4 hot tubs, health club, parking

£248 £309

Rooms: 489 air-conditioned rooms, TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, fridge, hair-dryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: Restaurant, bar, deli, heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, gym, games room, gift shop, FREE shuttle to both Disney® Parks, parking

Our Rating:

Child Age: 17 years

Rooms: 1572 air conditioned rooms have TV, clock radio with MP3, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board, hair dryer

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Queen / King Low Season High Season

£112 £112

Standard 2 Queen Beds Low Season High Season

£112 £112

Child Age: 17 years

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£107 £111

Child Age: 18 years

Western USA - California Coast Hotels

California Highway 1, Big Sur

California Coast The drive along the Pacific Coastal Highway is one of the most unique routes in America, the most popular section is between San Diego and San Francisco, where the highway winds along some of the most spectacular ocean views. Watch waves breaking on rocky shorelines and cliffs, and see dozens of historical landmarks such as Spanish Missions and settlements

Marriott Monterey

Carmel Mission Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree

In the heart of historic downtown Monterey, and surrounded by the attractions of the spectacular Monterey Peninsula, the Monterey Marriott enjoys an ideal location within walking distance of Del Monte Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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.

This popular hotel combines the elegance of Old Spanish architecture with the luxury of resort accommodation. Close to downtown Santa Barbara, PGA golf courses & the Santa Ynez Wine Country, La Cumbe shopping centre and 5 minute drive from the beach.

Rooms: 319 rooms with air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, alarm clock, coffee maker, iron & board, hair dryer

Rooms: 165 air conditioned rooms have TV, Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & board, iPod docking station, fridge

Rooms: 150 air conditioned rooms with patio or balcony offer TV, DVD player, FREE Wi-Fi, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron & board, fridge, safe

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

Facilities: Restaurant, cocktail lounge, 2 heated pools, 2 whirlpools, fitness centre, shop, FREE parking, FREE Wi-Fi

Our Rating:

Facilities: Café, coffee bar, sports bar & grill, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness centre, spa, parking

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 17 years

£177 £265

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 12 years

£116 £158

Price Per Room Per Night From Double Room Low Season High Season

£133 £179

Child Age: 12 years

Western USA - San Diego Hotels

San Diego Harbour

San Diego San Diego offers a wide variety of things to see and do with its near idyllic climate and dazzling array of attractions including the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park and Sea World San Diego. It is home to 70 miles of pristine beaches along the Pacific Ocean coastline which provide year-round outdoor recreation, such as surfing, boating, sailing and swimming or of course, just pure relaxation! Just 30 minutes from the Mexican border and a couple of hours from Los Angeles, San Diego is modern California at its best.

Best Western Plus Bayside

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Sheraton San Diego Hotel

This moderate grade hotel offers excellent value with comfortable, well-appointed rooms. In the heart of the city, close to downtown San Diego, Sea World, San Diego Zoo and other local attractions. 3 blocks from San Diego bay and an enjoyable walk to San Diego’s gorgeous beaches and Balboa Park.

This deluxe hotel is nestled on a private 15-acre peninsula off the quiet island of Coronado, one of Southern California’s much-admired destinations. Guests have direct access to the Silver Strand State Beach along a private pathway and can hire paddle and sail boats.

Rooms: 122 air conditioned rooms with TV, FREE Wi-Fi, balcony, fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, microwave

Rooms: 439 air conditioned rooms offer TV, mini-bar, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board, coffee maker, 24 hour room service

The Sheraton is nestled at the edge of San Diego Bay enjoying panoramic views of the bay and city skyline. This elegant highrise hotel has a resort feel and offers the services of a luxurious city hotel. The guest rooms and suites are split between two towers and offer spectacular views of the marina, downtown skyline or beautiful Bay.

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, outdoor heated swimming pool, hot-tub, FREE Wi-Fi

Rooms: 1044 air conditioned rooms with TV, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, coffee maker, balcony or patio, hairdryer, iron Facilities: 3 restaurants, bar, 3 outdoor pools, 2 Jacuzzis, & board, room service spa, fitness centre, 3 tennis courts, beach access, Facilities: 3 restaurants, 2 bars, café, spa, fitness centre, parking 3 outdoor pools, parking, watersport facilities Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£117 £167

Price Per Room Per Night From Superior Room Low Season High Season

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£159 £199

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£152 £152

Added Value: FREE continental breakfast Child Age: 12 years

Child Age: 17 years

Western USA - San Francisco Sightseeing

Cable Car with Alcatraz Island in the background

San Francisco 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.

Transfers

Yosemite Experience

California Wine Country

Airport transfers are available using both regular coach shuttle or as private transfers by car.

Travel by mini-van to Yosemite National Park. See El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Inspiration Point (Tunnel View), and Yosemite Village. You’ll also drive to a higher altitude and a lesser travelled part of Yosemite National Park, for a chance to hike in the evergreen forest to see a grove of Giant Sequoia trees, the world’s largest living things.

Sonoma and Napa counties’ Mediterranean climate makes them the premium wine grape growing provinces of North America. Includes visits to a couple of wineries for tasting and a winery tour.

Shuttle transfers between San Francisco International Airport and Downtown Hotels: £13 per person Private sedan transfers from San Francisco Passengers International Airport to: 1-3 4-7 San Francisco Hotels £97 £180 Prices are per car, not per person, and are a guide only. Minivan transfer prices available on request.

Departs Daily: at 6am Duration: 14 hours Adult £115; Child (0-11) £101

Departs Daily: at 9.15am (except 01 Jan, 25 Dec, Thanksgiving and Easter Sunday) Duration: 9 hours Adult £62; Child (5-11) £36

Deluxe City Tour

All loops Double Decker tour

Redwood & Wine Country Escape

Your guided journey will highlight famous landmarks and familiarise you with this culturally diverse city. Scheduled stops include Vista Point at the Golden Gate Bridge, the panoramic view of the city from atop Twin Peaks and other photo opportunities recommended by your driver-guide. Highlights include Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Civic Centre, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park/Bridge and Mission Dolores.

Join the ultimate San Francisco experience – 48 hours to enjoy three sightseeing routes - Downtown Loop, Golden Gate Loop and Night Loop. During your 48 hours, you will have unlimited use of the San Francisco double-decker downtown loop, Golden Gate loop and Night Loop and can hop on and off as often as you like.

Enjoy the morning exploring the spectacular Redwood Sequoia trees at Muir Woods, then relax in the afternoon in the California Wine Country. Visit three small boutique Sonoma wineries spending 45 minutes to 1 hour at each winery. Wine tasting is included with the chance to try a selection of wines at each winery; ideal for both the first time wine taster and those with a prized wine cellar full of fine wines. (National Park fee approx. $7 and lunch are not included)

Departs: 3 times daily (except 25 December) Duration: 3½ hours Adult £40; Child (5-11) £21

Departs Daily: 9.00am – 5pm, night loop 6pm only (except Thanksgiving, 25 Dec and 01 Jan) Adult £36; Child (5-11) £24

All prices are per person.

Departs Daily: at 8am Duration: 9 hours; Adult £81; Child (0-11) £47

Western USA - San Francisco Hotels

Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf

Handlery Union Square

Located just a short walk from Fisherman’s Wharf, this popular hotel is two blocks from the cable car turnaround and right by many of the city’s main attractions including the Alcatraz ferry dock, Italian North Beach, Ghirardelli Square and historic Fort Mason. Offering all the conveniences you could need, including an outdoor pool that’s perfect to refresh in after a day’s exploring. Some of the rooms offer views across the bay to Alcatraz Island.

This very popular hotel has been beautifully renovated to a very high standard offering classic San Franciscan style, glamour and comfort. Set in the heart of the city, just steps away from Union Square’s finest shops, unique boutiques and galleries and in the middle of the Theatre and Restaurant district it has been run by the same family owners for over 60 years. There’s a cable car to Nob Hill and Fisherman’s Wharf just around the corner.

Rooms: 585 air-conditioned rooms offer cable TV, FREE Wi-Fi, iron & board, coffee maker, hairdryer, safe, room service.

Rooms: 377 air conditioned rooms with TV, FREE Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & board, fridge, safe

Facilities: 2 restaurants, cocktail lounge, fitness room, heated outdoor pool (seasonal), coffee shop, business centre

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pool, sun deck, fitness centre, valet parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£150 £191

Price Per Room Per Night From Historic Room Low Season £145 High Season £207 Historic Room 2 Beds Low Season High Season

Child Age: 18 years

PLUS Premier Room Low Season High Season

£186 £236

£145 £207

Child Age: 14 years

Argonaut

Tuscan Inn Fisherman’s Wharf

Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf

This superior boutique hotel is located in a prime position on Fisherman’s Wharf in a lovingly restored 1907 San Francisco warehouse. Close by are the shops, resturants and entertainment of Fisherman’s Wharf, and across the street the cable car for easy access to downtown San Francisco and Union Square.

A part of the Kimpton Hotels group, this is a charming, European-style hotel, located in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf and only a block from the cable car turnaround to Union Square. In the cosy lobby complimentary coffee, tea and biscotti are served each morning, and on return from your sightseeing, you’ll find the Manager’s fireside wine reception a pleasant way to start the evening.

Enjoying an excellent location on Fisherman’s Wharf, the Sheraton is in the heart on the action. Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz Island and cruise boats are all close by. Add well appointed rooms and an atmospheric lobby and you’ve a great place to stay.

Rooms: 252 air conditioned rooms with TV, Wi-Fi, DVD player, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, safe Facilities: Restaurant, bar, gym, valet parking, FREE evening wine reception

Rooms: 531 air conditioned rooms offer TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, room service

Facilities: Restaurant, bar with outdoor living room with Rooms: 221 comfortable air-conditioned rooms feature, fire-pits, outdoor heated pool, fitness centre, parking, fridge, 32” flat-screen TV, CD player, iPod dock, FREE FREE Wi-Fi in the lobby Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board, room service. Facilities: Restaurant, lobby, garden courtyard, Internet, gym (charge).

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£197 £291

Bay View Room Low Season High Season

£225 £350

Child Age: 16 years

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 16 years

Our Rating:

£165 £264

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£133 £201

Child Age: 17 years

Western USA - San Francisco Hotels

Sir Francis Drake

Westin St Francis

Fairmont San Francisco

The historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel offers a mixture of vintage elegance and contemporary style and has become a landmark property in San Francisco. In the heart of the Union Square it is surrounded by restaurants and shops and well positioned for exploring Nob Hill, Chinatown and the theatre district. If you fancy some lively nightlife the hotel’s 21st floor is given over to a luxury nightclub with stunning San Francisco views, cocktails, live entertainment and dancing.

Located in the heart of the city, facing Union Square, this beautiful hotel offers luxurious comfort, and convenience and is ideally situated to explore all that San Francisco has to offer. Overlooking Union Square and just minutes from Chinatown, the Theatre District and the Financial District. Fisherman’s Wharf is just a short cable car ride away.

This world renowned hotel was recently refurbished and offers luxurious comfort. The grandeur of the hotel coupled with impeccable service promises a memorable experience. Sitting on the top of the majestic Nob Hill, this landmark hotel is situated where each of the city’s cable car lines meet, making it central to Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and Union Square

Rooms: 1195 air conditioned rooms with Heavenly beds, TV, Internet, mini bar, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service

Rooms: 591 air-conditioned rooms with TV, MP3 docking station, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, hairdryer, iron & board, safe

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, nightclub, gym, concierge

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, coffee shop, fitness centre, spa, business centre, valet parking

Facilities: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, fitness centre, spa, coffee shop, valet parking

Our Rating:

Rooms: 416 air-conditioned rooms have mini-bar, flat-screen TV, in-room movies, Internet, room service

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£159 £274

Price Per Room Per Night From Traditional Queen Low Season High Season Deluxe King or 2 Doubles Low Season High Season

PLUS

£172 £243

Price Per Room Per Night From Fairmont Room Low Season High Season

£302 £326

£217 £277

Fairmont Exterior View Room Low Season High Season

£335 £361

Child Age: 17 years

Child Age: 16 years

Child Age: 18 years

St Regis San Francisco

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

River Terrace Inn, Napa Valley

This deluxe hotel is located in the vibrant SoMa District affording magnificent views of the San Francisco cityscape. Across from the vibrant Yerba Buena gardens and next door to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The building is a prestigious landmark incorporating the historic Williams Building with a contemporary 40 storey tower.

A superior hotel with a great downtown location, comfortable guest rooms, and award-winning service, the San Francisco Marriott promises a truly memorable experience. Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, across the street from the Moscone Centre and minutes from Union Square, the Marriott Marquis Hotel provides the quintessential San Francisco hotel experience.

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

Rooms: 1362 rooms with air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, iron & board, hair dryer, safe, mini-bar Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, Remede Spa, indoor infinity lap pool, fitness centre, business centre, parking Facilities: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, Starbucks® coffee shop, indoor pool, spa, fitness centre, gift shop, valet parking

Rooms: 106 spacious air-conditioned rooms offer TV, CD/DVD player, mini-bar, FREE Wi-Fi, safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, 24 hour room service

Rooms: 260 rooms with plasma TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, safe, iron & board, mini bar

Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Superior Room Low Season High Season

£359 £423

Deluxe Room Low Season High Season

£393 £457

Child Age: 17 years

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 17 years

PLUS

£131 £307

Facilities: Café, wine bar, riverside patio, outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, gym, art gallery, parking Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Village Side Room Low Season High Season

£119 £182

River View Room Low Season High Season

£140 £204

Child Age: 17 years

Western USA - Yosemite Hotels

Yosemite Upper Falls

Yosemite National Park The Jewel of the Californian wilderness; an impressive collection of giant redwood trees, lush green meadows, giant granite monoliths and tumbling waterfalls, Yosemite National Park is like no other place on earth. Ancient forests that have stood for centuries are home to birds and wildlife; giant Yosemite Falls sends water crashing over 2400 feet to the valley floor to wend its way in the winding rivers through flower filled alpine meadows, and the great granite formations of El Capitan and Half Dome tower majestically above the valley floor.

Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls

The Tenaya Lodge

Located just outside the park in El Portal, on a beautiful stretch of the Merced River, the Yosemite View Lodge is five minutes from the western ‘Arch Rock’ entrance to the park and Yosemite Valley is a twenty-minute drive. Relax in the hotel’s cosy lounge or in one of the outdoor whirlpools. Rooms: 335 rooms have TV, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, fridge, hairdryer, iron & board, internet

The rustic Yosemite Lodge is nestled deep in the aweinspiring setting of National Park surrounded by the sheer cliffs, wilderness forests and cascading waterfalls of the Yosemite Valley. Rooms are comfortable and simply furnished with basic bathrooms with shower and each has its own private balcony allowing you to enjoy natural tranquillity and the 2,425- foot high backdrop of the Yosemite Falls.

A classic and comfortable mountain resort set amidst evergreen forest bordering the Sierra National Forest, Tenaya Lodge makes a great retreat for exploring the stunning surroundings and is just 2 miles from the south gate of Yosemite National Park. Sign up on the resort’s own guided nature tour or enjoy a taste of the real ‘Old West’ on a chuck-wagon campfire cook-out.

Facilities: 3 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, 6 whirlpools, 2 restaurants, bar, FREE parking

Rooms: 226 rooms offer TV (limited channels), fridge, phone

Rooms: 294 air-conditioned rooms & suites offer TV, Wi-Fi, fridge, safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, room service

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, food court, outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), bicycle rental (seasonal), gift shop, free park shuttle bus

Facilities: 3 restaurants, pizzeria, deli, 2 indoor pools, outdoor pool, whirlpools, gym, sauna, health spa, shop, hiking tours & cook-outs (summer only), FREE parking

Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Mountain View Room Low Season High Season

£90 £159

River View Room Low Season High Season

£105 £189

No child reductions

Price Per Room Per Night From Lodge Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 12 years

£173 £269

Price Per Room Per Night From Tenaya Room Low Season High Season

£119 £224

Cottage Room Low Season High Season

£135 £255

Child Age: 17 years

Western USA - Seattle Hotels & Sightseeing

Seattle Skyline

Seattle Often referred to as the Jewel of the Northwest or the Emerald City, Seattle boasts an enviable setting between the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound. There’s a bustling waterfront with preserved historic districts like Pioneer Square and world famous Pike Place Market, and a stunning cityscape set against the backdrop of snow-covered Mount Rainier. The famous Space Needle offers 360 degree views of Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound and beyond and the youthful population and rich musical history give the city a vibrant feel.

Transfers

Mount Rainier National Park

Warwick Hotel

Airport transfers are available using both regular coach shuttle or as private transfers by car.

Of all the mountains that surround Seattle, Mount Rainier stands boldest. On clear days, you can see the mountain from downtown, but to grasp its full beauty, you must see it up close. Breath-taking vistas await on this rocky peak more than 14,000 feet tall with aweinspiring scenery. Don’t forget your camera, you’ll linger at several scenic lookout points and gaze at natural wonders - crashing waterfalls, diverse plant life and the snow-capped summit.

Enjoying a superb location in downtown bordering Seattle’s Belltown neighbourhood, two blocks from the monorail station and four blocks from Pike Place Market, the Warwick offers a welcoming atmosphere and stylish touches. After a day sightseeing or shopping relax in the indoor pool, sip a cocktail in the bar or enjoy a French inspired meal in the restaurant.

Shuttle transfers between Seattle Tacoma International Airport and Downtown Hotels: £23 per person Private Sedan or Limousine transfers from Seattle Passengers Tacoma International Airport: 1-3 4-6 £156 £199 to Downton Hotels to Cruise terminals: £156 £199 Prices are per car, not per person, and are a guide only.

Departs Daily: 22 Jun - 22 Sep | Duration: 10 hours Adult £81; Child (5-11) £56

Rooms: 230 well-appointed air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi, mini-bar or fridge, coffee maker, iPod dock, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, floor to ceiling window with Juliet balcony, 24 hour room service

Seattle City Tour

Future of Flight Boeing Tour

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness centre, sauna, business centre, parking

Tour Seattle at your own pace with this 2 day ticket; hop off at any stop to explore on your own, and then hop on another bus whenever you’re ready. Buses depart every 30 minutes from seven centrally-located stops covering the major sights.

Tour the Boeing factory and see planes in production; visit the Future of flight Aviation centre and ride in a flight simulator. See planes lined up ready for painting and delivery and visit the Boeing store.

Departs Daily: 9am to 6pm Ticket valid for 2 consecutive days Adult £28; Child (0-11) £13

Departs Daily: year round Duration: Approximately 4 hours Adult £56; Child (0-11) £44 Minimum child height requirement of 122cm

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

£88 £144

Deluxe Room Low Season High Season

£117 £171

Child Age: 17 years All hotel costs are sample rates per room per night and include taxes based on low & high season. Please call for an accurate price for your chosen dates. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults. Please see pages 17 and 103-106 for important information on hotel policies and prices. Sightseeing prices are per person.

Western USA - Seattle Hotels & More

Crowne Plaza Seattle

Fairmont Olympic

The Edgewater

This first class hotel offers a distinctive style and an ideal location in Downtown Seattle, a few blocks from the historic Pike Place Market or the new Seattle Central Library. Indulge yourself at hundreds of downtown stores, including Westlake Center and Pacific Place shopping malls. The hotel also puts you in the heart of the city’s amazing arts scene, including the beautiful 5th Avenue and Paramount Theatres.

This deluxe hotel a Seattle landmark offering comfort and impeccable service. Ideally located in the heart of Seattle, footsteps from the city’s most exciting attractions, including the famous Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, and Space Needle, plus a multitude of museums, theatres, shops and restaurants.

Perfectly located right on Pier 67 with outstanding views over Puget Sound and Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains and the city skyline, The Edgewater is Seattle’s only luxury waterfront hotel. The wooden décor and rock fireplaces give a look and feel of a northwest fishing lodge and the hotel’s restaurant terrace is a superb place to dine in the summer months with lovely waterfront views.

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

Facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, spa, swimming pool, fitness centre, parking

Rooms: 450 rooms with air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, CD player, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, fitness centre, business centre, parking Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Standard Room Low Season High Season

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, gym, boutique, gift shop, business centre, parking Our Rating:

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£108 £155

Price Per Room Per Night From Fairmont King Room Low Season High Season Deluxe King Room Low Season High Season

Our Rating:

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£182 £270

Price Per Room Per Night From City View Room Low Season High Season

£154 £186

£191 £281

Water View Room Low Season High Season

£182 £225

Child Age: 18 years

Child Age: 17 years

Rooms: 223 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, coffee maker, gas fireplace, hairdryer, iron & board, room service

Child Age: 17 years

Rocky Mountaineer: Coastal Passage

Holland America Alaska Cruises

The new Coastal Passage route connects Seattle with the Canadian city of Vancouver, gateway for more Alaska cruises and other Rocky Mountaineer journeys to Canada’s Rockies. Ask for our Canada Complete Guide for more details.

For more than 140 years Holland America Line has been a recognised leader in cruising, operating mid-sized ships to exotic destinations, including the pristine waters and beauty of Alaska and the Inside Passage.

Vancouver to Seattle Travel on-board Rocky Mountaineer’s new Coastal Passage route from Vancouver to the gateway to the Pacific Northwest, the “Emerald City” of Seattle. Check in at Pacific Central Station, where you will clear US customs, and board your dome coach at 7.30 am for the southbound rail journey to Seattle. After boarding, toast the voyage ahead and indulge in a delectable hot breakfast as you cross the mighty Fraser River and depart Vancouver. Highlights include the community of White Rock as the train hugs the Pacific Coast, views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands beyond, the fields at the foot of the Cascade Mountains near Mount Vernon, the fishing fleet (and Boeing jets) of Everett, and a unique view of the Chittenden Locks linking Puget Sound to Lakes Union and Washington as the train nears Seattle. Disembark in Seattle at King Street Station at 1.30pm.

NB: Also operates in reverse leaving Seattle at 4pm and arriving Vancouver at 9.30pm with dinner served on-board. Why not add accommodation in Seattle or Vancouver – or even both. Departures: May: 10, 17, 24, 31 June: 7, 14, 28 July: 12 Aug: 16, 30 Sep: 6, 13

Price Per Person All dates SilverLeaf Service: GoldLeaf Service:

Ms Amsterdam and MS Westerdam operate cruises from Seattle to Alaska throughout the summer on seven night itineraries that include Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. Sample prices, for the CRUISE ONLY are shown below; full details can be found in our Canada 2014 brochure, or by visiting our website www.1stclassholidays.com MS Amsterdam departs Seattle: May 18 | June 1, 8, 15 Jul 13, 20 Aug 10, 17 | Sep 7, 14 MS Westerdam departs Seattle: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28 | July 5, 12, 19, 26 | Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Sep 6, 13, 20

Adult / Child £355 £494

Special cancellation terms apply to Rocky Mountaineer bookings: Cancel 90 days or more prior to departure - loss of deposit; 89-46 days - 50% charges; 45 days or less 100% charges.

Cost Per Person From M s Amsterdam MS Westerdam Inside Cabin £731 £735 Ocean View Cabin £832 £887 Verandah Cabin £1390 £1098 Single Cabins: supplements available on request. Child and 3rd / 4th adult rates: available on request Special booking conditions apply see page 103

Alaska Cruising

Balcony Stateroom

Special Dining: Teppanyaki

Norwegian Pearl

Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is proud to bring you “Freestyle Cruising” giving you complete flexibility, freedom and choice. There is no need to hurry breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can choose from up to 10 different restaurants and dine whenever you want, wherever you want and with whomever you want; and there is no need to dress up unless you want to.

Sawyer Glacier Cruise | 7 nights

Glacier Bay Cruise | 7 nights

NCL Cruise Information

Cruise north from Seattle to the pristine wilderness of Alaska and the stunning Sawyer glacier aboard the Norwegian Jewel and explore towns that belong to the bygone era of the goldrush days. The perhaps complete your journey with a trip through the Rockies.

Take a voyage of discovery aboard Norwegian Pearl as you head north to the icy waters of Glacier Bay; watch glaciers calving into the sea and explore lush green wilderness; see eagles soaring overhead and whales and other sea life frolic in the waters.

Dining: From traditional fine dining to non-stop buffets with custom-order stations, there is a host of delicious options to choose from. For an additional cover charge, you’ll have access to a world of speciality restaurants.

Skagway

Cruising Glacier Bay

Ketchikan

6am

1.30pm

Victoria

6pm

11.59pm

Deposits: A deposit of £200 is required in addition to our standard deposit. (20% of cruise price for suites). Balance payment is due 100 days prior to sailing date. Full payment due at the time of booking for all reservations made within 100 days of sailing.

Seattle

8am

Entertainment: The chic lounge, lavish shows, fitness centre, waterslides, climbing wall, bars and lounges, The Norwegian Pearl offers an array of facilities The Norwegian Jewel offers an array of facilities including 18 dining choices, 13 bars & lounges, a casino, including 18 dining choices, 13 bars & lounges, a casino, pools, hot tubs, and more. spa, pools, fitness centre & much more. spa, pools, fitness centre & much more. Staterooms: Flexible accommodation ranges from affordable inside staterooms with no natural light, Day Port of Call Arrive Depart Day Port of Call Arrive Depart through ocean view staterooms with porthole or large Seattle 4pm 1 1 Seattle, Washington 4pm picture window to the over-the-top opulence of The 2 Cruising 2 Relaxing Day at Sea Haven 3-bedroom Garden Villas. Juneau 2pm 10pm 3 3 Ketchikan, Alaska 7am 3pm Special payment and cancellation terms Juneau, Alaska

7am

1.30pm

Cruising Sawyer Glacier 5

Skagway, Alaska

Relaxing Day at Sea

Victoria, BC

Seattle, Washington

7am 2.30pm

5.30pm 9.30pm

8pm

8am

Departs: May 17, 24, 31 | June 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 | Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Sep 6

Price per Person May June July August September

7am

Inside Oceanview Balcony £774 £914 £1277 £879 £1020 £1429 £985 £1137 £1570 £844 £985 £1347 £739 £879 £1242

Single, 3rd/4th adult and child prices on request. Prices shown are a guide only and whilst correct at time of printing are subject to change.

Departs: May 18, 25 | June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 | Aug 2, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Sep 7, 14

Price per Person May June July August September

Inside Oceanview Balcony £809 £950 £1324 £868 £1031 £1499 £1031 £1172 £1710 £879 £1031 £1581 £879 £1031 £1488

Cancellation Terms: 90 days+ prior to departure - Loss of deposit 89-42 days prior to departure - 45% of cruise fare 41-16 days prior to departure - 75% of cruise fare 15-8 days prior to departure - 90 % of cruise fare 7-0 days prior to departure - 100% of cruise fare All Norwegian cruise prices include: 7 nights

accommodation • all meals from embarkation to disembarkation • port taxes & charges Not included: flight costs • transfers • gratuities • drinks, excursions and other personal expenses

Single, 3rd/4th adult and child prices on request. Prices shown are a guide only and whilst correct at time of printing are subject to change.

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01684 562406

malvernworldtravel@hotmail.co.uk

Waikiki Beach & Diamond Head Crater

Welcome to Hawaii The idyllic Hawaiian Islands shimmer likes pearls in the vast Pacific Ocean, a magnet for tourists seeking their year round climate, sandy beaches, superb hotels and relaxed lifestyle. In years gone by these tropical volcanic jewels captivated explorers with their white beaches, lush forests and cascading waterfalls; today they have the same effect on holidaymakers from around the world. Say “Aloha” to paradise….. Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands and it’s easy to understand why! In Waikiki, enjoy the white sandy beaches along the azure blue Pacific Ocean nestled in the shadows of Diamond Head, a massive dormant volcano. With white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, Maui is ideal for sunbathing, snorkelling and snoozing! The tropical paradise of Kauai is just 20 minutes by air from Honolulu. It is the oldest and northernmost of the main Islands. With cascading waterfalls and towering green mountains, this island is how most people imagine Hawaii to be. It’s easy to immerse yourself in the culture of Hawaii’s Big Island. Try dancing the hula and taking part in an authentic luau (feast).

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The Hawaiian climate offers year round sunshine and typically even temperatures in the high 20’s. Flights operate via a US gateway like San Francisco, Los Angeles or Chicago and take around 17 hours. Hawaii is 10 hours behind GMT.

• Humpback whales from November to April • Dramatic volcanic landscapes on the Big Island • Try your hand at surfing, the national sport • Waikiki’s sandy beaches, superb restaurants & luxury hotels • Experience the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center

Hawaii average temperatures & rainfall Honolulu

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Temperature (oC min/max) Rainfall (mm)

10 / 20 50

11 / 23 83

13 / 25 89

MALVERN WORLD TRAVEL

16 / 28 67

19 / 31 79

22 / 33 169

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23 / 33 205

23 / 33 185

22 / 32 174

19 / 29 99

14 / 25 43

11 / 23 52

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Western USA - Hawaii Cruising

Pride of America Atrium

Pride of America Balcony Cabin

NCL Price of America

Hawaiian Island Crusing with NCL Extraordinarily beautiful and romantic, Hawaii possesses some of the most exotic landscapes on earth. With winding waterfalls and fiery volcanoes, jewel-toned beaches and lush fern forests, immense canyons and coastal cliffs. Norwegian Cruise Lines can take you to it all.

NCL Freestyle Cruising®

Your Ports of Call

Freedom is the name of the game on an NCL cruise and none more than on Pride of America, the only vessel allowed to sail exclusively within Hawaii to give a total Hawaiian experience and no long days cruising the Pacific. With NCL Freestyle Cruising ® you can eat what you want, when you want and where you want, from laid back casual to elegant fine dining, though some locations require pre-booking and carry a cover charge.

Maui (Kahului) - A surplus of natural splendour and the genuine hospitality of its people have helped to make Maui Hawaii’s second most popular island. Explore the fascinating history of the town of Lahaina. Plant yourself on a pristine beach, or play one of the world’s most beautiful golf courses

Wining and Dining is a delight with nine restaurants and food options ranging from the alfresco buffet to the Moderno Churrascaria Brazilian steakhouse; the main dining room to the Cadillac Diner serving a classic New York menu 22 hours a day. Some speciality restaurants charge a small cover charge. You’ll find no fewer than eight watering holes from the Waikiki Bar to the Napa Wine bar, the Gold Rush Saloon to the Pink Champagne Bar, there’s bound to be one that’s to your taste.

experience. Sunny, warm weather and crystal blue waters entice visitors to partake in a variety of surfside fun. Snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of tropical marine life. Take a surfing lesson, a kayaking trip or head out to deeper waters for some deep-sea fishing.

Itinerary

Day Port of Call Arrive Depart Sat Honolulu, Oahu 7pm Sun Kahului*, Maui 8am (overnight) Mon Kahului, Maui 6pm Tue Hilo*, Hawaii 8am 6pm Wed Kona, Hawaii 7am 5:30pm Nawiliwili, Kauai 8am (overnight) Hilo - The entire city of Hilo is like one giant greenhouse Thu Fri Nawiliwili, Kauai 2pm with spectacular tropical flowers at every turn. Visit the Sat Honolulu. Oahu 7am Pride of America - Welcome on board Pride of America, town’s well-preserved historic buildings, which date the only cruise ship that sails round trip from Honolulu back to the turn of the century and showcase Hawaii’s Sailing Dates - 2014: April 5, 12, 19, 26 | May 3, 10, 17, year-round, and the best way there is to island Hop the unique architecture. Just 30 miles away the Hawaii 24, 31 | June 7, 14, 21, 28 | July 5, 12, 19, 26 | Aug 2, 9, Hawaiian Islands. As you journey from one exotic island Volcanoes National Park is the home of the active 16, 23, 30 | Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 | Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 | Nov Kilauea Volcano. to the next, learn about the Hawaiian culture through 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Dec 6, 13, 20, 27 | 2015: Jan 3, 10, 17, the eyes of native ambassadors on board the ship. 24, 31 | Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 | Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 Kona - Kona offers the quintessential Hawaii

Kauai - Named after the Wiliwili trees, which once lined its picturesque harbour, this lovely port of Kauai is your gateway to what many believe to be Hawaii’s most beautiful island. On “The Garden Island,” nature is truly the star, from the dramatic mountains of Kokee to the cool rain forests of Haena. And the tradition of the luau adds lively entertainment unique to Hawaii.

Entertainment is a given on Pride of America. By day there’s a choice of pools, fitness centre, and sundecks; deck games, golf driving and the library for a more sedate occasion. Kids are catered for with Kids and teen Honolulu - The big, blue Pacific and stunning Koolau clubs and the video arcade. In the evening there’s a mountains serve as a dramatic setting for Hawaii’s choice of bars and lounges, shows and the nightclub. largest city. Climb to the top of Diamond Head. Take a romantic sunset stroll on Waikiki Beach. Catch a Staterooms are varied but all are comfortable and modern with ensuite facilities and TV. From comfortable glimpse of history by visiting Pearl Harbor and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. inside accommodation to outside staterooms with or without balconies and suites there’s something for everyone on pride of America.

* On some sailings, Hilo and Kahului may be visited in reverse order. Please Note: Services start on embarkation and conclude at disembarkation.

Sample Prices Per Person 2014 Inside Oceanview Balcony April £980 £1038 £1483 May £968 £1015 £1483 Jun £1038 £1097 £1565 Jul £1085 £1132 £1600 Aug £968 £1097 £1495 Sep £956 £1085 £1483 Oct £921 £1033 £1414 Nov £921 £1085 £1483 Dec £886 £1015 £1401

2015 Jan Feb Mar

£1003 £1073 £1038

£1050 £1120 £1085

£1518 £1588 £1553

Sample prices are per person and include: Cabin category as chosen • All port charges and taxes • All meals whilst on board the ship • Use of ship facilities. Not Included: Flights to / from Honolulu • Tips and gratuities • Spa treatments and shore excursions • Accommodation pre or post cruise.

Western USA - Hawaii Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott, Waikiki

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

Outrigger Reef on the Beach

Located just two blocks from world famous Waikiki Beach and one block from the centre of Waikiki’s shopping, dining and nightly entertainment, the Courtyard by Marriott offers a true urban oasis nestled in the heart of Waikiki. With two outdoor pools for relaxing away from that glorious beach or after a day sightseeing and comfortable accommodation, it’s an ideal Waikiki choice.

Ideally located on Kalakaua Avenue and across the road from the white sandy Waikiki Beach, the Sheraton is surrounded by restaurants, bars and nightlife. Gracing the site of the estate of the Island’s last princess the hotel offers comfortable accommodation in a great location.

Idyllically set at on the beach and just steps from the excitement of Waikiki Beach Walk and fashionable Kalakaua Avenue the Outrigger Reef on the Beach has recently undergone a major renovation. From the breezy open-air lobby to the choice of dining, the superb leisure facilities to the well-appointed rooms, you’ll find everything here to ensure a perfect stay.

Rooms: 401 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, fridge, FREE Wi-Fi, safe, coffee maker, balcony, hairdryer, iron & board

Rooms: 1152 air conditioned rooms with TV, Internet, coffee maker, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron & board, room service Facilities: 2 restaurants, food court, gym, outdoor pool, Hawaiian entertainment, parking

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, 2 outdoor pools, fitness centre, spa, FREE Wi-Fi in public areas, valet parking Our Rating:

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Price Per Room Per Night From Aloha Standard King / Queen with Balcony Low Season £152 £185 High Season

Price Per Room Per Night From Endless Escape Standard Room Low Season High Season

Aloha Deluxe 2 Double Beds with Balcony £179 Low Season High Season £211

Endless Escape High Ocean View Low Season High Season

Child Age: 17 years

Child Age: 17 years | Resort fee included

Rooms: 639 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, FREE Internet, safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, balcony to most rooms, room service Facilities: 3 restaurants, bar, Starbucks® coffee shop, outdoor pool and bar, whirlpool, fitness centre, spa, FREE Wi-Fi in some public areas, laundry, shops, parking Our Rating:

£161 £172

Price Per Room Per Night From Aloha City View Room Low Season High Season

£221 £247

£175 £199

Aloha Partial Ocean View Room Low Season High Season

£241 £266

Child Age: 17 years | No resort fees

Outrigger Wakiki on the Beach

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Enjoying an enviable location right on the beach in the heart of the Waikiki action, this is a vibrant, modern hotel just steps from all the evening entertainment and nightlife. Relax by the beachfront pool or enjoy the action on the beach; enjoy the spa and the views from the 17th floor sundeck and the choice of three restaurants serving typical Hawaiian cuisine.

Just a block from the beach the Hilton Waikiki Beach is located at the quieter end of Waikiki with the Honolulu Zoo, Kapi’olani Park and restaurants a pleasant stroll away. The 10th floor pool and sundeck are a popular attraction and round-the-clock American food can be had in MAC 24-7. Enjoy some amazing cocktails and Hawaiian food in the Lobby Bar.

This deluxe hotel offers the ultimate combination of personalised service, outstanding amenities and a perfect location. Fronting onto Waikiki beach, the hotel is in the ideal place for visiting Honolulu’s main attractions, with the Aquarium, Zoo, Diamond Head Crater and art museums all within walking distance.

Rooms: 524 air-conditioned rooms feature TV, FREE Internet, safe, fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, balcony

Rooms: 601 air-conditioned rooms offer TV, Internet, fridge, iPod dock, coffee maker, safe, balcony, hairdryer, iron & board

Facilities: 3 restaurants, bar, coffee shop, beach bar, outdoor pool, FREE Wi-Fi in public areas, fitness centre, spa, parking

Facilities: 24 hour restaurant, bar, tiki bar, Starbucks®, outdoor pool, sundeck, fitness centre, FREE Wi-Fi in most public areas, business centre, parking

Our Rating:

Price Per Room Per Night From Resort Deluxe Room Low Season High Season Fountain View Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 17 years | No resort fees

£135 £169

Price Per Room Per Night From City View Room Low Season High Season

£169 £203

Deluxe Ocean View Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 17 years

Rooms: 1230 spacious air conditioned rooms with elegant Hawaiian decor, balcony, TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & board, iPod dock, safe Facilities: 3 restaurants, 2 bars, outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa, hot tub, parking

Our Rating:

PLUS

£164 £202

Price Per Room Per Night From Waikiki View Room Low Season High Season

£261 £295

£207 £245

Parital Ocean View Room Low Season High Season

£276 £310

Child Age: 18 years

Western USA - Hawaii Hotels

Outrigger Palms at Wailea

Kauai Beach Resort

Fairmont Kea Lani

This Mediterranean style condo hotel is set in manicured gardens at the entrance to Wailea and half a mile or so from the nearest beach. One and two bedroom apartments offer spacious and comfortable accommodation and are fully equipped for selfcatering and a relaxing break. There’s an outdoor pool and several beaches within a few minutes’ drive. Restaurants and shopping are close by.

This oceanfront resort is situated on 25 landscaped acres of Kauai’s longest beach, north of the town of Lihue. Surrounded by exotic lagoons, cascading waterfalls and lush tropical settings, it offers a central, convenient location close to shopping, championship golf and all of Kauai’s great activities and adventures.

This deluxe hotel offers luxurious comfort on 22 acres of tropical landscape, on the sunny southwest shores of Maui between the golf course and the beach. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Nearby attractions include The Kula Botanical Gardens, Haleakala National Park and the Lahaina Whaling museum.

Rooms: 150 one and two bedroom apartments offer TV, Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washer/dryer, lounge area with sofa bed, safe, hairdryer, iron & board, patio or balcony

Rooms: 347 rooms with TV, Internet, balcony, air conditioning, mini-fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, safe

Rooms: 413 air conditioned suites have TV, coffee Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 3 pools, 2 with waterfalls, maker, wet bar, microwave, internet, fridge, DVD, balcony a private beach, jacuzzi, fitness centre Facilities: 4 Restaurants, bar, deli, beach bar, 3 swimming pools, tennis court, health spa, parking

Facilities: Outdoor pool & tub, FREE parking, Concierge Our Rating:

Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Aloha One Bedroom Garden Villa Low Season High Season One Bedroom Ocean View Villa Low Season High Season

£133 £171

Price Per Room Per Night From Savvy Saver Mountain View Room Low Season High Season

£243 £245

Ocean View Room Low Season High Season

Child Age: 17 years

Our Rating:

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£121 £121

Price Per Room Per Night From Mountainside Suite Low Season High Season

£309 £412

£186 £189

Oceanview Suite Low Season High Season

£406 £508

Child Age: 17 years

Child Age: 18 years

Fairmont Orchid

Sheraton Kona Resort

Sheraton Kauai Resort

This deluxe hotel offers luxurious comfort. You can pamper yourself at the spa or enjoy a round of golf or a game of tennis. Attractions close by include Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waipi’s Valley, Manta Ray Dives, you can also shop in downtown Hilo’s shopping district. The resort hugs a secluded snorkelling bay where you may see turtles.

This superior hotel crowns an ancient lava flow cascading into the waters along Hawaii’s Big Island and offers everything from rejuvenating spa treatments to an authentic luau. Enter through an expansive lobby with views of Keauhou Bay. The 22-acre oceanfront has recently been renovated to a high standard.

Located on a crescent of beautiful white sandy beach, perfect for swimming, snorkelling and surfing, the Sheraton sits in lush gardens and koi pools. Rooms are in low rise buildings and with the gardens create an intimate ambiance.

Rooms: 540 air conditioned rooms with TV, Internet, hairdryer, iron & board, mini bar, TV, coffee maker, safe, mini-fridge, balcony Facilities: 4 restaurants, 2 bars, deli, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, golf course, tennis court, parking Our Rating: Price Per Room Per Night From Fairmont Garden View Room Low Season High Season Fairmont Partial Ocean View Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 18 years

Rooms: 519 air conditioned rooms have TV, Internet, fridge, coffee maker, iron & board, safe, balcony

Rooms: 394 air conditioned rooms with TV, coffee maker, iron & board, hairdryer, fridge, clock radio, balcony.

Facilities: 2 Restaurants, bar & grill, coffee shop, 2 outdoor pools, spa, Firenesia show, tennis & basketball courts, sand volleyball court

Facilities: 5 restaurants, lounge, 2 outdoor pools, poolbar, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, beach activity centre, tennis, parking

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Escape Ocean View Room Low Season High Season Child Age: 17 years

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Self-Drive Touring

Experience New England during The Fall

Drive historic Route 66

Cruise along the California Coast

Self-Drive Holidays 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 The easiest way to choose your self-drive tour is to read through our brochure and decide the areas which appeal to you the most. Throughout the brochure we have many ideas on what to see and do in the most popular destinations - all these can be included in your itinerary. Once you have your route, take a look through the self-drive tours featured here, we are sure you will find one that fits your requirements but if there isn’t, all of our itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted to include anything you wish!

Car Hire Included Included in all our self-drive tours is your car rental. The car size will be an intermediate vehicle. All rentals are based on the inclusive level of cover which includes Unlimited Kilometres, Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), and all local taxes. If you would prefer a larger car, enhanced cover or GPS this can be arranged for a supplement.

Room Configurations A twin or double rate is based on two people sharing 1 or 2 beds (twin/double defines that 2 people are sharing, not the number of beds). We cannot guarantee whether your room will have 1 or 2 beds but if you have a preference, please let us know and we will pass your request onto the hotels.

Please note: For more information & to see the rental conditions for the car hire see pages 10, 11 and 103.

A triple or quad room is based on 3 or 4 people sharing two beds; you will not receive 3 or 4 separate beds. If a 3rd or 4th bed is required, foldaway beds can be requested, and if available a supplement may be payable directly to the hotel on check in.

What’s Included All of our tours include accommodation and your More Choice vehicle rental. Full details of what each tour includes In addition to the tours we show over the following are shown in the price panel. All of our pre-packaged pages we have more tours that we can offer. Just call self-drive itineraries also include a comprehensive our reservations department, speak to one of our information kit which will be at the reception desk experienced consultants, give them your requirements of your first overnight hotel. This includes essential and they will be happy to suggest any other tours which information featuring overview notes of the local may be suitable and send you a detailed itinerary. And area, local sightseeing and attractions, route maps and if you still can’t find the ideal tour – we will tailor make driving instructions. one for you. What’s Not Included Driving Distances Tour costs do not include air fares, fuel for your vehicle America is a huge country and driving distances are or parking charges at hotels. Full details of items not often much greater than some people anticipate. included are shown in each price panel. Please take this into account when planning your route.

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Self-Drive Touring - Eastern USA

New England church

Cape Cod lighthouse

New England Fall Scenery

A twelve day tour of the highlights of New England’s stunning countryside and seaside towns, with a two night stay in historic Boston and staying in selected Inns and upscale lodges and hotels chosen for their character, service or setting. Highlights • 2 nights in Boston, Cape Cod, Newport & Green Mountains • Explore historic Boston • Superb New England mountain scenery Day 1: Arrive Boston Arrive into Boston and make your way to your downtown hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Fairmont Copley Plaza. Day 2: Boston free day Probably the most “easy to see” city in the States, Boston has plenty to keep you occupied. Explore the Freedom Trail, shop at Quincy Market, visit Cambridge and Harvard University, or take a whale watch cruise. Day 3: Boston - Kennebunkport (91 miles) Collect your car from the downtown office and travel along the North Shore of Massachusetts. In Kennebunkport you can view the seasonal home to former US President George Bush. Hotel: Kennebunkport Inn. Day 4: Kennebunkport - White Mountains (102 miles) Head inland via the Maine Lakes District to New Hampshire and the White Mountains, enjoy magnificent scenery to Jackson. Hotel: Eagle Mountain House.

Day 5: Jackson - Green Mountains (130 miles) Travel along the scenic Kancamagus Highway, once an old Indian Trail, as it cuts through the White Mountains National Forest and then tour the idyllic Lakes District before driving to the Green Mountain State of Vermont and Woodstock. Hotel for 2 nights: Woodstock Inn.

Day 9: Newport free day This was the holiday haunt of America’s rich and famous not so very long ago. See the mansions of the Vanderbilt’s and their ilk; tour the Cliff Walk and Ten Mile Drive. Explore the harbour and the restored waterfront’s many shops and restaurants.

Day 6: Woodstock Relax in Woodstock, a quintessential New England village full of charming Americana, including a covered bridge and a village green surrounded by restored Georgian, Federal Style and Greek Revival homes.

Days 10 & 11: Cape Cod (75 miles) It’s a short drive to Olde Cape Cod where white sandy beaches, quaint villages, antique shops, lakes, ponds and nature reserves contrast with the tang of the salt sea air and echoes of the Pilgrims who first landed here. Plan a whale watch cruise, visit colourful, artistic Provincetown and perhaps enjoy a farewell New England Lobster dinner. Or perhaps take a day excursion to nearby Martha’s Vineyard or the old whaling island of Nantucket. Hotel for 2 nights: Chatham Wayside Inn.

Day 7: Woodstock - The Berkshires (228 miles) See the scenic Quechee Gorge, New England’s mini Grand Canyon, before arriving in Massachusetts and the Berkshire Hills. Perhaps visit the Hancock Shaker Village, a restored 19th century settlement and then Lenox, summer home of the Boston Symphony. Arrive in Stockbridge, once home to Norman Rockwell, one of America’s greatest artists. Hotel: Comfort Inn. Day 8: Stockbridge - Newport (157 miles) There’s a choice of things to do en-route to Newport. Perhaps visit Old Sturbridge Village, a living 19th century museum; or Mystic and America’s largest maritime museum. Continue to Newport, summer resort of America’s first millionaires. Hotel for 2 nights: Viking Hotel.

Prices include: 11 nights accommodation as specified • 10 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 10 & 11) • comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a roomier, more luxurious or sporty model; or add Satnav or an extra driver. Prices are per car: Full size car: from £35 | Luxury car: f rom £97 | Convertible (2 passengers max): from £97 Minivan (max 7 passengers): from £106 | GPS SatNav: from £72 | Alamo Gold (inc. tank of fuel & extra driver): from £62

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Day 12: Boston departure (75 miles) It’s an hour and a half’s drive or so to Boston airport so depending on your plans you’ll have time to visit Plimoth Plantation, a living museum of 1627 life, with time for an early lunch before driving to the airport. Please consider today’s driving distance when booking your onward flights.

Departs daily Price Per Person 01 Apr - 21 Apr 22 Apr - 17 May 18 May - 09 Jun 10 Jun - 30 Jun 01 July - 21 Aug 22 Aug - 20 Oct 21 Oct - 31 Oct No child price on this tour

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Self-Drive Touring - Eastern USA

Fall scenery, New Hampshire

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.

Highlights • Explore fascinating Boston • Explore Newport and its palatial summer mansions • See all six New England states • Enjoy the Green and White mountains and Acadia National Park with two night stays in each • Relax on Cape Cod Day 1: Arrive Boston Arrive in Boston and make your way to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this wonderful city. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Midtown Hotel or Superior - Hilton Back Bay Day 2: Boston Famous for everything from the Red Sox and Paul Revere to Cheers and clam “chowdah,” Boston is a popular destination for so many reasons. Part history lesson, part modern metropolis, the Hub offers attractions to suit every taste and interest. Hop on the Freedom Trail, a well-preserved pedestrian path that weaves in and out of historic neighbourhoods. Between landmarks, you can shop the fabulous stores on Newbury Street, have a delicious authentic Italian meal in the North End or 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.

Day 3: Boston - Mid Coast Maine (112 miles) Collect your rental car from the downtown office this morning and begin your adventure. First stop on anyone’s itinerary has to be historic Salem, famous for the witch trials in 1692; visit just before Halloween when the decorations are awesome and it gives the celebration a whole new darkness! Travel to the coast, stopping in Kittery for great factory outlet shopping. In historic Portland, enjoy the charming Old Port Exchange and, of course, lobster. Hotels: Standard - BW Merry Manor; Superior - Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Day 4: Portland area - Bar Harbor (162 miles) Spectacular scenery awaits as you head for Bar Harbor situated on Mount Desert Island, known as the home of Acadia National Park with its lakes, forest, coastline and more than 300 species of birds. In Bar Harbor you’ll find more than 100 restaurants; explore its sidewalk cafes and shops, or wander the waterfront and gaze at the 19th-century mansions that tower over the water, stately reminders of the days when this small town on Frenchman’s Bay was a grand summer resort for society families. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Wonder View Inn; Superior - Bluenose Inn Day 5: Bar Harbour Free Day A free day for you to explore the Arcadia National Park or perhaps just relax in Bar Harbor. Hike or drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard, and you’ll be the first in the country to welcome the sun; above you the early morning sky, below Maine’s rugged coastline.

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Days 6: Maine - White Mountains (250 miles) Drive through gorgeous scenery - from forests to fields, all interspersed with sparkling lakes and rivers to the White Mountains. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Lodge at Lincoln Station; Superior - Merrill Farm Resort, North Conway Day 7: White Mountains 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.

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Self-Drive Touring - Eastern USA

Stowe Village, Green Mountains

Mansion house near Newport

Boston harbour and skyline

Day 10: Stowe - Connecticut River Valley (174 miles) Travel to Rutland, once centre of the Vermont marble industry. Manchester Village is a lovely stop on your way to the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Visit the Francine Clarke Art Institute or the Hancock Shaker Village, a restored 19th century settlement. Continue to Lenox, summer home of the Boston Symphony and Stockbridge, once home to Norman Rockwell, one of America’s greatest artists. The Norman Rockwell Museum houses many of his works. Hotel: Standard Holiday Inn Enfield - Springfield; Superior - Comfort Inn & Suites Berkshire, Great Barrington Days 11: Springfield - Newport, Rhode Island (127 miles) Before heading to Newport make a stop and visit Old Sturbridge Village, a living 19th century museum or Mystic, Connecticut and Mystic Seaport Museum, America’s largest maritime museum. Continue to Newport, summer resort of America’s first millionaires. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Howard Johnson Newport; Superior - Viking Hotel.

Day 12: Newport free day Spend the day on a spectacular beach; tour the Cliff Walk and Ten Mile Drive with its extravagant summer mansions. Visit the Breakers, the grandest of Newport’s summer “cottages” and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial pre-eminence during the late 19th century. Newport was home to the America’s Cup for over 50 years and is widely known as the sailing capital of the world. Newport’s restored waterfront features many shops and restaurants. Days 13: Newport to Hyannis, Cape Cod (75 miles) Travel to Cape Cod, a fabulous summer resort with white sandy beaches and abundant attractions. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Holiday Inn Hyannis; Superior - Resort & Conference Centre Day 14: Cape Cod free day A free day to enjoy Cape Cod. Perhaps you’ll plan a whale watch cruise; visit historic Chatham or colourful, artistic Provincetown or take a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard, holiday home of the Kennedy dynasty, or Nantucket.

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£551 £587 £672 £692 £672 £595 £545

Day 15: Hyannis to Boston (75 miles) Boston is a relatively short drive from Cape Cod. Enroute you’ll have time to visit picturesque Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest town and at Plymouth the Plimoth Plantation, a living museum of 1627 life. Time for lunch before you drive to the airport to return your car and take your onward flight.

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Self-Drive Touring - Across USA

Start of Route 66 - Chicago

Historic Route 66

Las Vegas Welcome Sign

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 • St Louis, gateway to the west • Santa Fe, the oldest capital in the USA • 2 nights at the awe inspiring Grand Canyon • 2 nights in Las Vegas • Don’t miss Cadillac Ranch Day 1: Arrive Chicago Arrive into Chicago airport and collect your rental car before driving to your hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Chicago’s Essex Inn 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 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 - St. Louis (297 miles) Begin your journey out West by driving through the Illinois farmlands. St. Louis is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River and welcomes you with its famous Gateway Arch which commemorates Thomas Jefferson and his quest for the westward expansion of the United States. Hotel for 2 nights: Omni Majestic

Day 4: St. Louis St. Louis has always been widely considered the 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 5: 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 6: 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. The western and Native American heritage of the state is a large part of its cultural identity. Tulsa is the home to the largest, most comprehensive collection of American Western art and artifacts 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: Comfort Suites Central

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Day 7: Tulsa - Oklahoma City (116 miles) Continue along historic Route 66 through small towns and farmland and perhaps stop at the Will Rogers museum in Claremore before arriving in Oklahoma City, the state capital. Visit the Myriad Botanical Gardens with its tropical conservatory or one of the interesting museums like the Omniplex 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 8: 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: Best Western Medical Centre Inn. Day 9: 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: Rodeway Inn.

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Self-Drive Touring - Across USA

Visit the Grand Canyon South Rim

Seligman, Arizona

Day 10: Tucumcari - Santa Fe (161 miles) Today’s leg of the journey leads to Santa Fe in New Mexico, the oldest capital city in the United States and a colourful artist’s mecca. On the way why not make a detour and visit the Pecos National Historic Park the centrepiece of which is the ruins of Pecos, once a major pueblo village with more than 1,100 rooms. 2,500 people are thought to have lived here, as high as five stories in places. Pecos, in a fertile valley between the Great Plains and the Rio Grande Valley, was a trading centre centuries before the Spanish conquistadors visited in about 1540. The area also saw action in the Civil War with a battle on the Glorieta Pass in late March 1862. Hotel for 2 nights: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Fe Day 11: Santa Fe Enjoy the state capital Santa Fe. The city is dominated by unique Southwestern Pueblo architecture. Visit the colourful local Indian crafts market held daily in front of the Palace of the Governors, walk around the gallery-lined town square or visit the History Museum. Or perhaps you’ll drive out of town an hour or so and visit Taos Pueblo, the ancient pueblo of a Northern Tiwa speaking Native American tribe of Pueblo people that has been inhabited for more than 1000 years. Day 12: Santa Fe - Holbrook (276 miles) First make a short stop in Albuquerque then drive via Gallup, another famous stop on Route 66 that is notable for its mix of indigenous people and native culture. Enter Arizona and visit the Petrified Forest National Park. This area was once the site of an ancient forest later covered by lava flow and now revealed by erosion. Continue to Holbrook where you’ll find old cafes and colourful motels still line the old Route 66. Hotel: Best Western Arizonian Inn

Santa Monica Pier - end of Route 66

Day 13: Holbrook - Grand Canyon (171 miles) On your way to the Grand Canyon be sure to visit Meteor Crater and the impressive Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Meteor Crater is the breath-taking result of a collision between a piece of an asteroid traveling at 26,000 miles per hour and planet Earth approximately 50,000 years ago. Today, Meteor Crater is nearly one mile across, 2.4 miles in circumference and more than 550 feet deep. Be sure to stop in Flagstaff, a town rich in route 66 legacies and in an area known for its rich Native American history. Hotel for 2 nights: Best Western Squire Inn Day 14: Grand Canyon You’ve all day at the majestic Grand Canyon, so be sure to see the sunrise or sunset; or maybe even both. Along the canyon rim there are numerous vista points with ever changing and awe-inspiring views of this magnificent natural wonder and lots of optional sightseeing trips by helicopter or road.

Day 17: Las Vegas - Santa Monica (286 miles) Today drive through the Mojave Desert; along the way visit Calico Ghost Town. Cross the San Bernardino Mountains and enter the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles. This is where Route 66 becomes Santa Monica Boulevard, winding its way through Hollywood and Beverly Hills until it suddenly ends at the Santa Monica Boardwalk and the Pacific Ocean. Hotel for 2 nights: Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach. Day 18: Los Angeles Relax and enjoy Los Angeles and reflect on your journey along the “Mother Road”. Perhaps spend a day on the beach soaking up the sun and celebrity spotting or maybe do a spot of sightseeing. For some non-stop action why not try one of the theme parks in Hollywood or Anaheim. Day 19: Depart Los Angeles Return your car to the airport by the time you collected it on day 1 and take your onward flight

Day 15: Grand Canyon - Las Vegas (277 miles) Continuing via Williams you will travel along one of the longest remaining segments of the historic Route 66. Continue through the desert and cross over into the state of Nevada to reach the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas. The “Strip” will mesmerise you with its glittering lights and mega-hotels. Hotel for 2 nights: The Platinum Hotel Day 16: Las Vegas A day to relax and enjoy the delights of Las Vegas; it isn’t called Sin City for nothing! You can relax by the pool, shop in the malls, try your hand with lady luck in one of the myriad themed casinos or watch a show that would grace any Broadway stage. The choice is yours.

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£2730 £2815 £2730

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Self-Drive Touring - Eastern USA

Historic Philadelphia

The White House - Washington D.C.

Amish Country

Explore the start of the USA on this two week tour taking in Philadelphia, Washington and the Amish country. Visit the capital of the Confederacy and colonial Williamsburg and Annapolis and relax in Virginia Beach. Highlights • Philadelphia, the “Birthplace of American Independence”. • Experience the unique way of life in Amish Country • Explore Washington DC and colonial Williamsburg Day 1: Arrive Philadelphia On arrival at Philadelphia make your way to your hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Wyndham Historic District; Superior - Sheraton Society Hill Day 2: Philadelphia free day Welcome to America’s “Birthplace of Independence” with the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Franklin Court and the Betsy Ross House. Days 3 & 4: Philadelphia - Amish Country (79 miles) Collect your car and discover the Penn Dutch Country. Visit Gettysburg, the site of the most famous battle of the American Civil War. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard Ramada Inn; Superior - BW Eden Resort Lancaster.

Day 6: Washington free day Enjoy famous monuments in the nations capital. Day 7: Washington - Richmond (105 miles) Visit the Museum & White House of the Confederacy and the Edgar Allen Poe Museum; drive along Monument Avenue, with its statues and see Maymont, a lovely plantation-style home and gardens. Hotel: Standard - Comfort Inn; Superior - Linden Row inn. Day 8: Richmond - Williamsburg (62 miles) Journey to Williamsburg along scenic Route 5, visit one of the plantations along the way. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Springhill Suites; Superior - Residence Inn. Day 9: Williamsburg free day Explore Colonial Williamsburg, the most extensively restored 18th century town in America.

Days 10 & 11: Williamsburg - Virginia Beach (59 miles) Travel to Virginia Beach. Stroll along the six miles beach and forty blocks of boardwalk of this popular resort. Stroll through 175 acres of azaleas, camellias and roses Day 5: Lancaster - Washington, DC (121 miles) of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens. Hotel for 2 nights: Make your way to Washington. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Blu Plus Oceanfront; Superior - Sheraton Standard - Capitol Skyline; Superior - Marriott Wardman Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Park. Departs Daily Standard Superior Price Per Person Double Triple Double Triple 01 Apr - 28 May £1080 £739 £1437 £1017 29 May - 30 Jun £1080 £739 £1491 £1054 01 Jul - 02 Jul £1110 £760 £1521 £1074 03 Jul - 24 Jul £1226 £838 £1521 £1074 25 Jul - 21 Aug £1053 £723 £1521 £1074 22 Aug - 25 Aug £1023 £703 £1491 £1054 26 Aug - 15 Nov £1023 £703 £1380 £988 16 Nov - 17 Nov £1023 £703 £1380 £847 18 Nov - 14 Dec £889 £614 £1168 £847 15 Dec - 31 Dec £919 £634 £1198 £867 01 Jan - 31 Mar 15 £889 £614 £1168 £847

Days 12 & 13: Virginia Beach - Annapolis (217 miles) Drive to Annapolis, Maryland’s colonial capital city. With more surviving 18th century buildings than any other city in the United States, visiting Annapolis is like stepping back in time to the days when the city was a colonial seaport. Known as America’s Sailing Capital, the city is located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and is a paradise for water lovers, famous for its crab cakes, lighthouses and 500 miles of gorgeous shoreline. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - BW Annapolis; Superior - Historic Inn of Annapolis. Day 14: Annapolis - Baltimore (30 miles) A short drive today will bring you to Baltimore, “America’s Renaissance City” with its bustling harbour and National Aquarium. Plan a visit to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for unique shops, entertainment and eateries. Hotel: Standard - Days Inn Inner Harbour; Superior - Sheraton Inner Harbor. Day 15: Baltimore - Philadelphia departure (100 miles) Enjoy the scenery on the drive to Philadelphia, it takes a couple of hours or so; drop off your car and catch your flight home.

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 13 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 10 & 11) • comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Child: (2-12) free sharing existing bedding with 2 adults Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a roomier, more luxurious or sporty model; or add Satnav or an extra driver. Prices are per car, not per person: Full size car - from £43 Luxury car - from £121 Convertible (2 passengers max) - from £188 Minivan (max 7 passengers) - from £133 GPS Satnav - from £87 Alamo Gold (includes tank of fuel and extra driver) - from £78

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Self-Drive Touring - Eastern USA

Atlanta History Museum

French Quarter, New Orleans

Nashville Skyline & Steamer

Explore the home of country music and Rock ’n Roll; soak up the Deep South atmosphere in New Orleans and explore antebellum plantation houses. Highlights • Explore Nashville, home of country Music • New Orleans, with its fabulous French Quarter • Lafayette, where Arcadian history lives on • Savannah, with its southern elegance Day 1: Arrive Atlanta Welcome to Atlanta. Collect you hire car and drive to your hotel. Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Buckhead Day 2: Atlanta – Chattanooga (114 miles) Travel north to Chattanooga. The city saw action in two Civil War battles. Don’t miss the Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls and the Chattanooga Choo Choo! Hotel: Chattanooga Choo Choo. Days 3 & 4: Chattanooga – Nashville (133 miles) Drive to Nashville, home of Country Music & the Grand Ole Opry. Visit the museums of music giants, stop at the Country Music Hall of Fame; dance to hot country sounds or sail aboard the General Jackson Showboat. Hotel for 2 nights: Millennium Maxwell House Day 5: Nashville – Memphis (209 miles) Welcome to the home of the blues, Beale Street, W.C. Handy and Elvis Presley. The “Mountain Top” sculpture honours Dr. Martin Luther King, who was assassinated here. Don’t miss the chance to visit Graceland. Hotel: Holiday Inn Select Downtown Departs daily: 01 April 14 – 31 March 15 Price Per Person 01 Apr - 27 Apr 28 Apr - 29 Jun 30 Jun - 21 Aug 22 Aug - 07 Sep 08 Sep - 14 Dec 15 Dec - 31 Dec 01 Jan - 31 Mar 15

Twin £1370 £1202 £1128 £1095 £1201 £1234 £1201

Single £2741 £2405 £2257 £2190 £2401 £2468 £2401

Triple £961 £852 £803 £781 £850 £873 £850

Day 6: Memphis – Vicksburg (254 miles) Drive to Vicksburg where today riverboat casinos dock on the Mississippi River, but Vicksburg’s location on the Delta was of strategic importance during the Civil War. Hotel: Quality Inn Suites Day 7: Vicksburg – Lafayette (197 miles) When expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in the 1700’s, French Acadian farmers settled in this area, known as Acadiana. Their descendants, the Cajuns, still speak a French dialect and observe the traditions of their ancestors. Lafayette is surrounded by attractions and historic villages, including Vermilionville and Avery Island. Hotel: The Juliet Hotel Days 8 & 9: Lafayette - New Orleans (135 miles) Head for the “Big Easy”, home to jazz and Bourbon Street, where the party never stops! Explore this marvellous city, which retains the flavour of the French and Spanish cultures which founded it. See Jackson Square, Royal Street and perhaps take an afternoon or evening cruise on a steamboat before trying some Cajun or Creole cuisine. Hotel for 2 nights: Bienville House.

Day 10: New Orleans – Montgomery (308 miles) Drive to Alabama’s historic capital and perhaps visit the dramatic Civil Rights Memorial inscribed with Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “I have a dream” and the names of many who gave their lives for freedom. Hotel: Embassy Suites Days 11 & 12: Montgomery – Savannah (347 miles) Travel to romantic Savannah. Explore the restored waterfront, where historic cotton warehouses and brokerages house specialty shops and restaurants. Many historic homes are open for visitors. Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Express Days 13 & 14: Savannah – Charleston (107 miles) Drive to Charleston which has miles of restored historic structures. You might stroll through the gorgeous flora and fauna at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens; take a cruise to Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began; or visit one of the magnificent. Hotel for 2 nights: Francis Marion 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.

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 15 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 10 & 11) • comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Child: (2-12) free when sharing existing beds with 2 adults Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a roomier, more luxurious or sporty model; or add Satnav or an extra driver. Prices are per car: Full size car: from £44 | Luxury car: f rom £128 | Convertible (2 passengers max): from £128 Minivan (max 7 passengers): from £143 | GPS SatNav: from £95 | Alamo Gold (inc. tank of fuel & extra driver): from £78

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Self-Drive Touring - Eastern USA

Sun Studios in Memphis

Antebellum House

New Orleans French Quarter

Visit the music centres of Nashville and Memphis, experience another side of Southern life with the more historical themes of Natchez and Lafayette and vist the “Big Easy”, New Orleans. Highlights • Memphis, birthplace of blues and rock ‘n roll • Nashville, home to Country Music • New Orleans, for Jazz and fine creole cuisine • French colonial history in Natchez and Lafayette

Day 5: Nashville - Memphis (209 miles) Perhaps you’ll make detour to Lynchburg this morning to visit the Jack Daniels distillery then continue to the birthplace of blues and Rock ‘n Roll, Memphis. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Comfort Inn Downtown; Superior - Holiday Inn Select Downtown

Day 1: Arrive Atlanta Collect your rental car before driving to your hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Comfort Inn Buckhead North; Superior - Courtyard by Marriott

Day 6: Memphis free day Welcome to the home of the blues, Beale Street, W.C. Handy and Elvis Presley. Don’t miss Elvis Presley’s beloved mansion, Graceland.

Day 2: Atlanta Free Day Welcome to Atlanta, site of the 1996 Olympic Games and Georgia’s capital city.

Day 7: Memphis - Natchez (212 miles) It’s an easy drive south today. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Natchez Eola; Superior - Eola Guest House.

Day 3: Atlanta - Nashville (251 miles) Your drive to Nashville could take you through Cartersville, with its Indian Mounds and Chattanooga. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Magnuson Hotel; Superior - Millennium Maxwell House

Day 8: Natchez free day A free day to explore. Natchez is famous for its antebellum homes which are more plentiful here than anywhere else in the USA.

Day 4: Nashville free day Nashville is the home of Country Music and the Grand Ole Opry. Visit the museums of music giants; stop at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Departs Daily Standard Superior Price Per Person Double Triple 01 April – 17 May £916 £630 18 May – 30 June £916 £630 01 July - 21 Aug £946 £650 22 Aug - 14 Dec £916 £630 15 Dec - 31 Dec £946 £650 01 Jan - 31 Mar 15 £916 £630

Double £1236 £1125 £1156 £1125 £1156 £1125

Triple £886 £812 £832 £812 £832 £812

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Day 9: Natchez - Lafayette (148 miles) Perhaps you’ll take the scenic route, following the river Mississippi part of the way as you make the short hop to Lafayette, originally founded as Vermilionville in 1821. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Comfort Inn; Superior - The Juliet Hotel.

Day 10: Lafayette Free Day Lafayette is surrounded by attractions and historic villages, including Vermilionville and Avery Island. Day 11: Lafayette - New Orleans (135 miles) Stop in Baton Rouge as you head for New Orleans, the “Big Easy”, home to jazz and Bourbon Street, where the party never stops! Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - Holiday Inn Superdome; Superior - Bienville House Day 12: New Orleans free day Explore this marvellous city, which retains the flavour of the French and Spanish cultures which founded it. Day 13: New Orleans - Pensacola Beach (201 miles) After the fun of New Orleans it’s time to relax and the Florida Panhandle and Seashore beckon. Hotel: Standard - Travelodge; Superior - Hilton Day 14: Pensacola - Montgomery (165 miles) In Alabama’s historic capital visit the dramatic Civil Rights Memorial inscribed with Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “I have a dream”. Explore life in the 19th Century South at Old Alabama Town. At night enjoy delicious southern cuisine. Hotel: Standard - Holiday Inn Express; Superior - Embassy Suites Day 15: Montgomery - Atlanta (165 miles) Travel to Atlanta, drop your car at the airport by the time you collected it on day one.

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 14 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 10 & 11) • comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a roomier, more luxurious or sporty model; or add Satnav or an extra driver. Prices are per car, not per person: Full size car - from £50 | Luxury car - from £166 | Convertible (2 passengers max) - from £166 | Minivan (max 7 passengers) - from £139 | GPS Satnav - from £87 | Alamo Gold (includes tank of fuel and extra driver) - from £78

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Self-Drive Touring - Eastern USA

Key West

Sea World - Orlando

Art Deco Buildings, Miami South Beach

Discover the very best of the Sunshine State as you combine the glorious beaches of the Atlantic and Gulf coast resorts with the beauty of the Florida Keys and the theme park mecca of Orlando. Highlights • Art-deco Miami beach, non-stop fun in the sun • Hemmingway’s Key West for stunning sunsets • Orlando for non- stop theme park action • Soak up the sun on Clearwater’s sandy beaches Day 1: Arrive Miami Arrive in Miami, collect your hire car and drive to your hotel. Hotel: Standard – Sleep Inn Miami Airport; Superior – Crowne Plaza Miami Airport Day 2: Miami - Cocoa Beach (207 miles) En route to Cocoa Beach explore the famous Kennedy Space Centre. Whatever you want to know about space travel, you can get your answers here. Hotel: Standard International Palms; Superior – Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Day 3: Cocoa Beach - St. Augustine (127 miles) Travel north along the Atlantic Coast to Florida’s oldest city, St. Augustine. Its centre reflects the city’s rich Spanish tapestry and history. Hotel: Standard – Howard Johnson; Superior – Courtyard St. Augustine Day 4: St. Augustine – Orlando (126 miles) On your way to the entertainment centre of Orlando, you should stop in Daytona Beach. Hotel for 3 nights: Quality inn & Suites Maingate; Superior – Doubletree Entrance at Universal Departs Daily Price Per Person 01 Jan – 22 Jan 23 Jan – 23 Mar 24 Mar – 24 Apr 25 Apr – 30 June 01 July – 21 Aug 22 Aug – 14 Dec 15 Dec – 31 Dec

Standard Double Triple £710 £477 £789 £529 £789 £529 £577 £388 £595 £400 £577 £388 £595 £400

Superior Double Triple £1001 £693 £1131 £779 £1075 £741 £845 £585 £863 £597 £845 £585 - -

Days 5 & 6: Orlando Free Days Four Disney theme parks, SeaWorld and Universal Studios – there are attractions for young and old. Day 7: Orlando – Clearwater (89 miles) It is just a short drive from Orlando to Clearwater on the beautiful Gulf Coast. Enjoy the beach! Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Baymont Inn & Suites; Superior – Hilton Clearwater Beach Day 8: Clearwater Free Day Take a trip to St. Petersburg, known for being the sunniest city in Florida. Stroll around the historic city centre, visit the botanic gardens; or maybe visit Busch Gardens in Tampa and you will be taken on a trip through the Serengeti.

Day 11: Fort Myers Beach / Naples – Key West (302 miles) The Tamiami Trail takes you through the Everglades National Park. Stop at the Everglades Safari Park and enjoy one of the airboat tours to see alligators in their natural habitat. Highway 1 takes you over 42 bridges to Key West. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Blue Marlin; Superior Doubletree Grand Day 12: Key West Free Day Visit the house of Ernest Hemingway and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere in the old town around Duval Street. Take a trolley tour with the Conch Train.

Day 13: Key West – Miami Beach (174 miles) On your way, stop in one of Florida’s State Parks on the Keys like Bahia Honda State Park or the John Day 9: Clearwater - Bonita Springs / Naples (194 miles) Pennekamp Coral Reef Park. Hotel for 2 nights: On your way to Naples, you should stop in Sarasota. Standard – Newport beachside resort; Superior – Sole Art lovers will be excited to visit the Ringling Museum on the Ocean of Art. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard – Gulf Coast inn, Day 14: Miami Beach Free Day Naples; Superior – Homewood Suites, Bonita Springs Discover Miami with its diverse possibilities: the trendy Day 10: Bonita Springs / Naples Free Day South Beach, the Miami Seaquarium or the beaches. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere at the beautiful beaches. Day 15: Miami Beach – Departure Near-by Sanibel Island is famous for its shells, or visit the home of Thomas A. Edison. Stroll around charming Return your car to the airport and take your onward flight. Naples with its restaurants, bars and boutique shops.

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 14 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 10 & 11) • Comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions Not included: Flights to/from USA • Meals • Sightseeing and attractions not shown as included • Fuel, tolls and parking (including at hotels) • Theme park admission tickets Child: (2-12) free when sharing existing beds with 2 adults Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a roomier, more luxurious or sporty model; or add Satnav or an extra driver. Prices are per car: Full size car: from £46 | Luxury car: f rom £162 | Convertible (2 passengers max): from £162 Minivan (max 7 passengers): from £134 | GPS SatNav: from £86 | Alamo Gold (inc. tank of fuel & extra driver): from £70

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Self-Drive Touring - Western USA

Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs

This is the ultimate tour of the America Rockies taking in eight National Parks. See Old Faithful erupt skywards in Yellowstone and the four past presidents looking down on you from Mount Rushmore; see the world’s largest collection of natural stone arches in the Arches National Park and spend time in the Mile High city of Denver. See where Dancing with Wolves was filmed around Rapid City, discover bison in the Badlands National Park and the Buffalo Bill museum in Cody. Highlights • Two nights in Yellowstone National Park • Three nights in Denver, the “Mile High” city • Three nights in Rapid City home to the Crazy Horse memorial • Visit eight National Parks 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: Hotel VQ at Mile High. Day 2: Denver Free day This former gold mining town, which is also called “Mile High City” because it is located 1609 meters high in the Rocky Mountains, has the biggest brewery, the greatest bell collection of the world, the largest wine tasting place and the longest street in America. You may want to see the newly remodeled Denver Art Museum or the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Day 3: Denver - Colorado Springs (72 miles) An easy drive takes you to Colorado Springs, the 2nd biggest city in Colorado. We recommend visiting the “Garden of the Gods” to admire the 100m high rock formations of red sandstone which are particularly impressive in the early morning and late afternoon light. Hotel: Quality Inn Garden of the Gods.

Day 4: Colorado Springs - Alamosa (165 miles) Today, you drive south to Alamosa, the departure point for a visit to the giant, up to 100m high Great Sand Dunes at the foot of the snow-covered Rocky Mountains, which offer a breath-taking view. Hotel: Best Western Alamosa Inn. Day 5: Alamosa - Durango (243 miles) Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with cliff dwellings built by the Anazasi Indians over 1000 years ago, will be a highlight of your trip. Do not miss the archeological settlements in this unique area, especially the Cliff Palace, thought to be the largest cliff dwelling in North America. Durango enjoys an enviably scenic location on the banks of the Animas river amidst stunning views. Hotel: Durango Downtown Inn. Day 6: Durango - Grand Junction (171 miles) Durango, the Capital of the La Plata Country, is the starting point for drives over the famous Million Dollar Highway; take your time because the views are stunning and a stop in Silverton well worth the time. When you get to Ridgeway you’ve a choice; head straight on to Grand Junction or take a drive over the remote Unaweep to Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway. Hotel: Clarion Inn.

Day 8: Moab - Salt Lake City (234 miles) Your drive north from Moab can take you by the Dinosaur National Monument where you’ll see dinosaur fossils in the dig site. Or perhaps you prefer to drive straight to Salt Lake City, the Capital of the Mormon State, set in front of a breath-taking mountain panorama and visit the great Salt Sea, from which the city derives its name. Hotel: Shilo Inn Downtown. Day 9: Salt Lake City - Jackson (306 miles) Make sure you’ve seen the famous Temple Square before leaving on your journey across the Oregon Trail to historic Jackson where arches of elk antlers adorn the central square. Located south of Grand Teton National Park it is the centre of the so-called Jackson Hole, a valley with marvelous panoramas. Hotel: Virginian Lodge. Day 10: Jackson - Yellowstone National Park (306 miles) Continue today through the impressive mountain chain of the Grand Tetons, with mountain peaks thrusting 2000 metres skywards, to the World-famous Yellowstone National Park. Stop and enjoy the views from Jenny Lake on the way. Hotel for 2 nights: National Park Lodges accommodation.

Day 7: Grand Junction - Moab (113 miles) 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.

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Arches National Park

Yellowstone Geyser

Day 11: Yellowstone National Park A day to explore America’s first ever National Park, founded in 1872 and a wonder world of geysers and bubbling mud holes, thermal springs and lakes shimmering in a range of different turquoise tones. You will be fascinated by geysers like the “Old Faithful” which shoots water 120ft. into the air and the Lower Yellowstone Falls thundering down the steep canyon walls. Day 12: Yellowstone National Park - Cody (131 miles) Enjoy a day of scenic delight as you drive the Buffalo Scenic Byway through the Absaroka Mountains and Shoshone Canyon to the Wild West town of Cody. If you are a Western Fan, don’t miss the Buffalo Bill Cody Museum. Hotel: Comfort Inn. Day 13: Cody - Sheridan (150 miles) 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 cavalry leader in the American Civil War. Hotel: Holiday Inn. Day 14: Sheridan - Rapid City (250 miles) 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.

Mount Rushmore

Days 15 & 16: Rapid City Two days to explore Rapid City and the National parks surrounding it. The largest National Monument of the United States, Mt. Rushmore with its 4 superdimensional presidents cut in stone represent 150 years of American history. The Custer State Park and the Wind Cave National Park are certainly worth a visit. And don’t miss the impressive Crazy Horse Memorial which was meant to become the tallest sculpture in the world. The Badlands National Park is vast prairie country with bizarre rock formations, rare animals like bison or big horn sheep and fossils from primeval times.

Day 19: Rocky Mountain National Park - Denver (65 miles) Perhaps you’ll stay a while in the mountain scenery this morning before heading south again to Denver. Now a bustling metropolis it started life in 1858 as a gold rush town and the Rocky Mountains make a stunning backdrop to the city. Take a stroll over the “16th Street Mall”, a 2 km long promenade in the historic centre of Denver, or taste a beer at one of the numerous breweries. The west steps of the state Capitol Building stand exactly one mile above sea level and give Denver its nickname. Hotel: Hotel VQ at Mile High.

Day 17: Rapid City - Cheyenne (312 miles) Day 20: Depart Denver You leave South Dakota today and travel through the Return your car to the airport by the time you collected forested Black Hills and grasslands of Wyoming to it on day one and take your onward flight. Cheyenne, named after the Indian people indigenous to this region when the town was formed as a railroad city in the late 1800’s. Explore the historical Old Town with the Old Union Pacific Depot. Hotel: Comfort Inn. Day 18: Cheyenne - Estes Park (91 miles) Today’s drive leads through the Rocky Mountain National Park. Within the boundaries of Rocky Mountain National Park, more than 100 peaks rise above 11,000 feet in altitude, including Longs Peak at 14,259 feet. These amazing mountains cradle the Estes Valley, providing guests with incredible beauty and inspiration. Follow the Trail Ridge Road from Estes Park (Park Entrance) to Grand Lake and experience the breath-taking views on one of the highest paved roads in the United States. Each stop offers a unique 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

Prices include: 19 nights accommodation as specified • 19 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 10 & 11) • comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions

Departs Daily: 15 May - 15 Sep Prices Per Person

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15 May - 30 June 01 July - 17 July 18 July - 28 July 29 July - 21 Aug 22 Aug - 15 Sep

£1336 £1382 £1551 £1382 £1336

£2657 £2748 £3086 £2748 £2657

£955 £985 £1097 £985 £955

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Self-Drive Touring - Western USA

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Grand Canyon South Rim

Zion Canyon

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

Highlights • Stay in the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon • Yosemite National Park • Spend two nights in San Francisco • Drive the “Big Sur” • Live it up in Las Vegas • Drive through Death Valley

Day 4: Palm Springs - Grand Canyon (406 miles) Leave Palm Springs behind and head for the Joshua Tree National Park, then on through Kingman and the Indian reservation of the Hualapai Nation to Williams and the Grand Canyon National Park. Perhaps you’ll explore the rim, watch the sunset, or take a helicopter flight for a better view. Hotel: Grand Canyon National Park accommodation.

Day 2: Los Angeles A free day to explore the world-known areas of Los Angeles, from Downtown to glamorous Hollywood 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 5: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell (150 miles) Take time this morning to discover the sunrise over the Grand Canyon’s South Rim and then leave the canyon behind as you enter Navajo country and the Painted Desert. Take a popular route through sparsely populated Indian Country to Monument Valley, where isolated monoliths of red sandstone tower 1,000 ft. above the valley floor. Arrive in Page, site of massive man-made Lake Powell. The red rocks provide an impressive contrast to the blue water. Boat tours, house boats and water sports provide a lively atmosphere of the lake. Hotel: Lake Powell Resort and Marina.

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: Renaissance Palm Springs.

Day 6: Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park (162 miles) 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 colorful rocks, which have been sculpted by erosion into pillars and other fantastic forms. A walk at sunset through this fantasy world of sandstone is particularly rewarding. Hotel: National Park accommodation.

Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles Arrive into Los Angeles airport, collect your rental car and drive to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore. Hotel for 2 nights: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles.

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Day 7: Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park (134 miles) A short drive to Zion National Park offers you many hiking possibilities. See its desert terrain and huge sculpted rock formations, a monument of time carved by wind and water which coexist with hanging gardens. The bizarre sandstone formations and especially the view of the “Angels Landing” are breathtaking. Hotel: Majestic View Lodge, Springdale. Day 8: Springdale - Las Vegas (125 miles) Depart this morning for Las Vegas. On the way perhaps take a short detour and visit Nevada’s oldest State Park, Valley of Fire. The rough floor and jagged walls of the park contain brilliant formations of eroded sandstone and sand dunes that often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun’s rays. From the fantastic works of nature to the man-made miracle in the desert welcome to Las Vegas! Explore the opulent hotels with their fantastic shows, enormous casinos and non-stop entertainment. Perhaps you’ll take in a show tonight, or try your hand with lady luck at a game of chance. Whatever you do, don’t stay up all night as tomorrow’s a special drive! Hotel: Hilton Grand Vacations Club.

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Las Vegas Strip at Night

Yosemite Valley

San Francisco Cable Car

Day 9: Las Vegas, Death Valley National Park - Visalia (442 miles) Leave early this morning before the sun gets too hot for the drive through Death Valley. With the lowest point of the Western Hemisphere at 282ft below sea level and mountains 11,000ft high it is quite an experience. This desert area offers a great variety of landscapes which you should not miss like Zabriskie Point with its impressive views and Badwater. Leaving Death Valley behind head towards the Sequoia National Forest and continue through fertile farmland to Visalia. Hotel: Holiday Inn Visalia. Day 10: Visalia - Yosemite National Park (146 miles) Head north across the lush Californian farmland to Fresno and on to the amazing Yosemite National Park, 1,170 square miles of breathtaking natural splendour. Ranging in altitude from 2,000 feet to 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 forest walks, whilst Glacier Point, at 7,214 ft on the rim of Yosemite Valley, provides an eagle’s view of the valley floor 3,214 feet below. Hotel: Cedar Lodge, El Portal

Day 11: El Portal - San Francisco (197 miles) Head west this morning through gold rush country and over the Oakland Bridge to the “City by the Bay”, said by many to be America’s most beautiful city. Enjoy the rest of your day exploring on foot or using the cable cars, see Fisherman’s Wharf and Union Square, and if you book in advance visit Alcatraz for an experience that you will never forget. Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn Civic Centre or similar. Day 12: San Francisco free day A full day for sightseeing, shopping or just relaxing. Or will you cross over the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy the art galleries of Sausalito and advance to the Muir Woods where you find some of the last giant redwood trees; or venture even further afield and spend the day tasting California-grown wines in Napa Valley. Day 13: San Francisco - Pismo Beach (240 miles) Head first to historic Monterey with its famous 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: BW Plus Shelter Cove Lodge.

Day 14: Pismo Beach - Los Angeles (176 miles) Head south through Solvang in the Ynez valley, founded in 1911 by a group of Danes escaping the harshness of the mountain winters. Often called “little Denmark” it has an array of bakeries and coffee shops and the only Danish museum outside Denmark. Continue to Santa Barbara, a beautiful city with a strong Hispanic background. Make a stop and see the Old Mission, founded by Franciscans on December 4th 1786, the Court House and State Street with its beautiful boutiques and inviting restaurants. Continue to Los Angeles for your final night. Hotel: Sheraton Gateway Hotel. Day 15: Depart Los Angeles Check out of your hotel this morning. Return your car to the rental counter by the time you collected it on day one and take your onward flight.

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 14 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 10 & 11) • comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions

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£1,125 £1,156 £1,125

£2,250 £2,311 £2,250

£830 £851 £830

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Self-Drive Touring - Western USA

Big Sur Coastline

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Explore Los Angeles

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 • Three nights in San Francisco, the City by the Bay • Four nights in Elegant San Diego • Enjoy the playground resort town of Palm Springs • Los Angeles, City of Angels Day 1: Arrive San Francisco Arrive into San Francisco airport and make your way to your downtown hotel. Hotel for 3 nights: Standard - Hotel Holiday Inn Civic Centre; Superior - Sir Francis Drake. Days 2 & 3: San Francisco Enjoy the unique atmosphere and eclectic vibe that 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. Day 4: San Francisco - Sacramento (145 miles) Collect your car from the downtown office this morning. On your way to Sacramento make a slight detour along the Napa valley and stop for a while at one Napa’s beautiful vineyards. Hotel: Standard - BW Sutter House; Superior - Citizen Hotel.

Day 5: Sacramento - Monterey (190 miles) Southwards to the coast and the relaxed town of Monterey, home of Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf. Drive the 17-Mile-Drive before checking into your hotel. Hotel: Standard - Comfort Inn; Superior - Carmel Mission Inn.

Day 9: Los Angeles - Palm Springs (125 miles) Head east through the San Bernardino valley and perhaps make a detour to the Joshua Tree National Park with its uniquely shaped trees, enroute to Palm Springs. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard - BW Inn Palm Springs; Superior - Renaissance Palm Springs.

Day 6: Monterey - Santa Barbara (245 miles) This morning it’s time to hit the “Big Sur”, the iconic and most famous stretch of Highway 1. Head south to Santa Barbara, a beautiful city with a strong Hispanic background. Hotel: Standard - Santa Barbara Ramada Limited; Superior - BW Plus Peppertree Inn.

Day 10: Palm Springs Spend the day in Palm Springs; with swimming, golfing, horseback riding or hiking there’s bound to be something to keep you occupied even if it’s sunbathing - they boast 350 days of sunshine a year!

Day 7: Santa Barbara - Los Angeles (95 miles) Time this morning to stroll down Main Street in Santa Barbara or visit the historic Mission and the Spanish style Court House before you continue along the south coast to Los Angeles. Hotel for 2 nights: Standard Figueroa; Superior - Millennium Biltmore. Day 8: Los Angeles A free day to explore the City of Angels. With an endless array of sightseeing opportunities you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Day 11: Palm Springs - San Diego (140 miles) It’s an easy drive to San Diego, just 30 minutes north of the Mexican border. Hotel for 4 nights: Standard - BW Plus Blue Sea Lodge; Superior - Catamaran Resort Hotel. Days 12 to 14: San Diego San Diego is modern California at its best. Enjoy the fabulous climate and the big sandy beaches; check out San Diego’s attractions such as Sea World San Diego, explore the buzzing Gaslamp quarter and soak up the laid back Spanish and Mexican vibe in the Old Town. Day 15: San Diego Departure 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 one way fee will apply).

Prices Per Person - Departs daily: 01 April – 31 October Standard Double Triple 01 Apr - 30 Jun £1264 £890 01 Jul - 21 Aug £1295 £911 22 Aug - 31 Oct £1264 £890

Prices include: 14 nights accommodation as specified • 12 days fully inclusive Intermediate car hire (see pages 10 & 11) • comprehensive documentation kit with driving instructions

Superior 01 Apr - 30 Jun 01 Jul - 21 Aug 22 Aug - 31 Oct

Upgrades: Why not upgrade your car for a roomier, more luxurious or sporty model; or add Satnav or an extra driver. Prices are per car, not per person: Full size car from £50 | Luxury car from £166 | Convertible (2 passengers max) from £166 | Minivan (max 7 passengers) from £139 GPS Satnav from £87 | Alamo Gold (includes tank of fuel and extra driver) from £78

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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

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Yosemite Valley

Escorted Holidays 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. We have selected out touring partners with great care: after all, you would expect nothing less from us and each operates to the very highest standards. All the tours we feature on the next few pages are conducted only in English and you will share your experiences with fellow travellers from around the world. Trafalgar Tours and Insight Vacations are sister companies and their differing styles are explained on pages 82 & 83. City Tours Maine is a local operator based in New England and they are specialists in providing holidays in this special and sought after region of the USA. With highly experienced drivers and guides who know all the back roads byroads like the backs of their hands.

Extend your stay in your gateway city and see a little more, or combine a tour with other arrangements to extend your holiday. We will be delighted to help. Transfers between the airports and hotels are included in our coach tour prices. Meals - many are included in all our tours. Please check the itinerary and what’s included panel for details. Tour Costs are shown exclusive of international flights to enable you to choose the best airline and route to suit your personal itinerary and preferences. We will be delighted to assist with your flight arrangements and to quote you the best available fares; please ask us when making your tour booking. If you choose not to book your flights with us we will require all the relevant flight numbers at the time of booking in order that all the included transfers can be booked for you. It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes to your flight arrangements and we do not accept responsibility for any problems that may arise with your transfers if you have not kept us informed of any changes.

Tauck World Discovery was formed in 1925 and still belongs to the same family owners. From its humble beginnings it is now the USA’s leading luxury escorted tour operator, taking Americans on holiday in style around the world. Unusual experiences, guest lectures, and hard to get into experiences are the signature of any Tauck holiday, not to mention top class hotels in the Luggage is restricted to one item per person with best locations. Once a Tauck customer always a Tauck a maximum weight of 20kgs to comply with strict customer isn’t a saying, it’s a fact. weight regulations on coaches; this may be less than your airline allowance. Additional luggage, if it can Guaranteed departures - The operation of tours is be carried, is charged at $6 per day. Hand luggage is subject to minimum numbers being reached and you will be told 6 weeks in advance of departure if the tour restricted to one small item per person; please be aware that hand luggage with wheels does not always is not going ahead. If your tour is cancelled you will be offered a choice of another date or a full refund. Some fit into the overhead racks or lockers on coaches. Your tours are guaranteed to operate and our sales team will luggage will be delivered to and collected from your room at each overnight hotel. be happy to advise on the latest status.

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Seat rotation operates on all tour coaches to give every passenger a chance of the best views. Bookings cannot be accepted that are dependent upon 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 Information - You will be provided with a quality documentation kit that contains a full day by day itinerary and hotel contact details 2 - 3 weeks before departure. 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. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 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.

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Escorted Touring

Trafalgar Touring Coach

Trafalgar Tours Travel to the USA and you can follow your guidebook to the usual iconic sights; join a traditional escorted tour and you can discover interesting facts about them. Travel with Trafalgar and you’ll experience the sights like an insider. Hearing local stories at a Navajo cookout in Monument Valley, blending your own wine in Sonoma… you’ll get a taste of North America’s unexpected side. Guided Travel has been Trafalgar’s passion for 67 years and they love to share their exclusive insider’s view of the world. They are your friend in every destination, so wherever you travel, you’ll feel like a welcomed guest, not a tourist. Trafalgar’s Travel Directors show you the unexpected and share unique, local experiences acting like your personal concierge. And as a guest of Trafalgar, you’ll enjoy unique and authentic Insider Experiences in North America that immerse you in the local culture and customs.

Hidden Treasures: On each itinerary, your Travel Director will reveal Hidden Treasures — special sightseeing surprises you might miss if not for Trafalgar’s Travel Director’s in-depth local knowledge.

You will enjoy transport by luxury, air-conditioned coach with restroom and complimentary Wi-Fi. Audio headsets are used for included sightseeing and VIP entry for major sites is taken care of.

Local Specialities: Guests experience local crafts and customs first hand, like embarking on a food tasting adventure through San Francisco’s famous Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market, seeing Whoopie Pies being made in the Amish Country that is Lancaster County or wine blending in Napa, California.

VIP door to door UK transfers: Trafalgar includes an unrivalled private VIP door-to-door airport transfer service, meaning your holiday begins the moment you leave home with free travel up to 150 miles from home to the airport.

Local Experts: You can gain insights from Local Experts; listen to a tribal elder’s insights into the life of the native North American Indian in Pablo, Montana.

Trafalgar also offers a variety of travel styles, enabling you to explore North America in the way that suits you. If you’re looking to delve deeper in to the real essence of a particular region, state or province, then Trafalgar offers a selection of itineraries that help you get an in-depth understanding of the unique people, places and sights of a specific area. They also offer itineraries visiting multiple destinations and the iconic sites you’ve always dreamed of seeing, giving an exciting and diverse experience of North America.

Be My Guest: Exclusive to Trafalgar, these dining experiences connect you with the essence of a destination. You visit family homes, working farms, vineyards and other unique family-run establishments to savour authentic food and wines for a true taste of local culture. For example in Sonoma, California, you’ll enjoy a tour and al fresco lunch in the family owned winery at Ravenswood. Authentic Accomodation: Many trips offer unique and authentic accommodation which is indicative of the region, from country ranches to classic, historic hotels.

Unigue Insights: With Trafalgar you will get a behindthe-scenes look at places distinctive to an area. For example, take a private tour of San Francisco’s iconic Cable Car Museum.

Trafalgar offers a slowed down ‘At Leisure’ programme that is the ultimate choice if you are an independentminded traveller, confident to explore on your own, but do not want the hassle of thinking about how you get to the next irresistible location. You’ll never depart earlier than 9am and have ample time to explore independently with two or three-night stays – and up to six nights in some destinations.

Trafalgar makes every aspect of your holiday as comfortable and hassle free as you can possibly imagine. Excellent quality, perfectly located accommodation is used and all tips and service charges are included throughout your holiday (Travel Director See pages 86-89, 91, 92, 94-99 & 101 for Trafalgar and Coach Driver Tips not included). Daily breakfasts and many evening meals are included within the cost of itineraries. your holiday.

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Escorted Touring

Insight Tours Coach

Insight Live your very own North American dream on an Insight Vacations escorted tour. They have over 35 years’ experience of designing the world’s finest escorted touring itineraries, so there is no more inspirational way to discover the USA than with Insight Vacations. They provide premium and luxury escorted journeys that are designed with immense care and an unwavering commitment to exceed customers’ expectations. You travel in small groups with like-minded people with Insight handling all the details, so you don’t have to. From the moment you join an Insight tour you can simply relax and enjoy the unique blend of outstanding quality, unequalled access to the USA’s treasures and unmatched comfort and service. Their tours offer exceptional value too, as all of their featured experiences are included in the price. What makes Insight unique? Stay in the best places: The location of your hotel can make or break your enjoyment and experience. That’s why you will find Insight’s hotels in the centre of the city, in the heart of a National Park or in the most beautiful scenic spots. With Insight, everything is on your doorstep and you won’t find yourself stuck out in the suburbs or far away from where you would want to be.

Extraordinary days & entertaining evenings: Insight features exciting days full of adventure. For instance board all-terrain vehicles to get up close and personal with the mythical formations of Monument Valley. In the evening, why not chow down on a delicious Cowboy BBQ dinner or listen to Navajo chanting and drumming at an authentic cookout. Fantastic included meals: Every day starts with the renowned full breakfast. There are three course table d’hôte hotel dinners, Highlight Dinners of delicious regional cuisine with wines included at a local restaurant, Featured Dinners for nights to remember and on many tours you have the opportunity to ‘Dine Around’. You choose from a selection of local restaurants and share a table with a few companions. There is a choice of menu or an à la carte option and Insight include a glass or two with their compliments.

Private Tours & Exclusive Sightseeing: You will enjoy special private visits, outstanding experiential events and unique, unforgettable personal touches throughout Truly relaxed stays: Insight includes mostly 2 & 3 night your journey. stays on every itinerary, meaning you can effortless mix visiting the excitement of new destinations with a Free time at every stop: Insights unique promise of slower, relaxing holiday experience. great locations at every stay ensures you have the freedom to see the sights your way, in your own time.

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Travel Business Class: Your comfort is paramount, that’s why Insight had reconfigured their seating for just 40 guests creating up to 100% more legroom than a typical touring coach. VIP door-to-door UK airport transfer service: Their holidays begin and end with their unique and truly unrivalled private VIP door-to-door airport transfer service, with free travel up to 150 miles from home to airport. Outstanding Tour Directors: Insight’s Tour Directors make all the difference and are there to provide you with caring, personal service, including taking care of all tips on your behalf (with the exception of themselves and your coach driver!) throughout your trip. Local experts in their own right, they are there for you to impart their knowledge, enthusiasm and love of the destination; a trusted friend in a vast continent. Along the way they will introduce you to a host of fascinating people: artisans, specialist guides, winemakers and all manner of local characters so you can truly engage with the authentic North American way of life. See pages 84, 85 & 90 for Insight Vacations itineraries.

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Escorted Touring - Western USA

Mesa Arch, Island in the Sky Canyonlands

Discover myriad amazing landscapes as you journey through eight of the most stunningly scenic National Parks in America, all so close to each other in the Wild West states of Arizona and Utah. As you journey from the “Mile High” city of Denver to “Sin City” Las Vegas you’ll pass through scenic wonders like the Arches National Park and Bryce Canyon; see the stunning majesty of the Grand Canyon as you stand on its north rim, and the cliff dwellings of a bygone era in Mesa Verde; the clear waters of man-made Lake Powell reflecting the red and sand stone coloured surroundings and the Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park. Highlights • Grand Canyon, 4000ft deep and stunning sunsets • “Island in the Sky” in Canyonlands National Park • Explore Monument Valley with a Navajo guide • See ancient cave dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park • Arches National Park with 2000 sandstone arches

Day 3: Canyonlands National Park This morning you’ll visit Canyonlands National Park. Drive on to the ‘Island in the Sky’, a mesa resting 1,000ft (305 metres) above the surrounding countryside and offering spectacular views over the stark, dramatic sandstone formations. Back at the lodge, the afternoon is at leisure. A variety of optional activities will be available, including an exciting sunset jet boat ride on the mighty Colorado River. (B)

Day 1: Arrive Denver Welcome to Denver! On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later join your Tour Director for a welcome reception, and an opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travellers over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. Hotel: The Westin Denver Downtown. (D)

Day 4: Arches & Mesa Verde National Parks Start the day with a visit to Arches National Park, housing the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world. Then head south and re-enter Colorado. In Dolores, explore the Anasazi Heritage Centre and learn about the history and culture of the Puebloans. The day draws to a close at Mesa Verde National Park, where for over 700 years local communities lived in Day 2: Denver - Moab sheltered caves and cliff dwellings that are now some Stop at the quaint alpine village of Vail to stretch of the most important archaeological sites in the your legs in the pedestrian-only streets. Continuing USA. Your lodge inside the park offers sweeping vistas on through the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, enter reaching into three states. Tonight, enjoy a gourmet the state of Utah and take in the spectacular red rock dinner inspired by American Indian flavours. scenery of Castle Valley. Settle in at your ranch-style lodge, superbly located under lofty red rock cliffs on the Hotel: Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde. (B, D) banks of the Colorado River. Tonight enjoy a Cowboy BBQ dinner with all the “fixin’s”. Hotel for 2 nights: Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab. (B, HD)

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Day 5: Mesa Verde - Monument Valley & the Navajo Nation Enjoy an in-depth visit to fascinating Mesa Verde. Descend into a canyon for a visit to the impressive Spruce Tree House, an amazing dwelling built into a natural alcove containing 130 rooms and eight ceremonial chambers. Continue to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and board all-terrain vehicles for a guided tour of the valley floor, used as a backdrop for many Western films. Visit some of the legendary sites where these movies were made, as well as restricted areas with rock windows and arches of unique shapes and sizes. Finish your evening with a Navajo cookout amidst the giant buttes and mesas of this unique landscape, while listening to Navajo chanting and drumming. Hotel: The View Hotel, Monument Valley (B, HD) Day 6: Monument Valley - Lake Powell Wake up this morning to the backdrop of Monument Valley right outside your window. Perhaps take a leisurely stroll on a portion of the Wildcat Trail adjacent to the hotel. Be prepared for a dramatic change of scenery as you head to Lake Powell, the second largest man-made lake in the United States. Board a ferry at Hall’s Crossing and cross the lake to Bullfrog Marina and your lodge, where the guaranteed views from your room overlooking Bullfrog Bay will take your breath away. Hotel: Defiance House Lodge, Lake Powell (B)

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Zion Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon

Bryce Canyon

Day 7: Lake Powell – Capitol Reef & Bryce Canyon National Parks Magnificent scenery awaits you at Capitol Reef National Park, best known for its Waterpocket Fold, a 100-milelong warp in the earth’s crust. Then journey along one of the most beautiful roads in the world, Scenic Byway 12, winding through the stunning Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument. Around each bend, there are surprises: wind and water shaped towers and ramparts as ornate as medieval castles; dense forests of aspen and fir that yield to grassy meadows; mingled scents of pinyon or sagebrush that define the open spaces of the American Southwest. Arrive at Bryce Canyon and travel the length of this great natural amphitheatre. The whimsical eroded rock formations which characterise this National Park are some of Utah’s most unusual shapes. Learn how wind, erosion and iron oxidation created the spellbinding ‘hoodoos’. This evening you can experience Bryce Canyon at sunset, when the light is at its best for picture-taking. Hotel: Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge (B, D) Day 8: Bryce Canyon – Zion National Park & the Grand Canyon Enjoy a last look at Bryce Canyon’s orange and red rock formations glowing in the early morning light before heading to Zion National Park, one of the most scenic canyons in the United States. Here, join a guided tour by private shuttle with live commentary to view the park’s best sites. Later head south into Arizona to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. This evening, watch the colours change by the minute as the sun sets on the canyon. If you thought last night’s sunset was great, don’t miss sunrise for a completely different experience! Hotel for 2 nights: Grand Canyon Lodge (B) Departure Dates: May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12 Aug 2, 16, 30 Sep 6, 13, 20 Prices Per Person All dates

Day 9: Grand Canyon After a leisurely breakfast, set out on a North Rim excursion, including Point Imperial, for dazzling panoramas over the Grand Canyon. Considered one of the seven natural wonders of world it is a World Heritage Site. Carved by the Colorado River over a period of six million years, it is one of the finest examples of arid-land erosion in the world, averaging 4,000 feet deep for its entire 277 miles. It is also one of the most biologically diverse with several major ecosystems that range from coyote willows at the river’s edge to hanging gardens along the canyon walls to ponderosa pines along the canyon rims. Point Imperial, the highest point on the North Rim at 8,803 feet, overlooks the Painted Desert and the eastern end of Grand Canyon. Here the canyon transforms as the narrow walls of Marble Canyon, visible only as a winding gash, open dramatically to become “grand.” Layers of red and black Precambrian rocks add contrast and colour. This afternoon is completely at leisure; perhaps take a self-guided nature walk along one of the many trails or relax at the lodge. Or for a different perspective perhaps take an optional mule ride and follow in the hoof marks of a President. Saunter along canyon trails atop a sure-footed mule, and experience a part of the Grand Canyon’s history. Used for their strength and stability beginning in the 1920s, mules have carried visitors from around the world, including President Theodore Roosevelt, down the precipitous canyon trails. This evening, enjoy a Celebration Dinner in the lodge’s magnificent dining room with superb views over the canyon. (B, HD)

Day 10: Grand Canyon - Las Vegas departure It’s a day of contrasts as you leave the rugged landscape of the Grand Canyon and head for the oasis in the desert that is “Sin City”, Las Vegas. You will arrive mid afternoon, so please don’t schedule your onward flight before 5.30pm. Alternatively, why not stay on a while and enjoy some time in this mecca of non-stop fun; we would be pleased to make your arrangements for you. (B)

Price Includes: 9 nights accommodation • Meals as specified (B-Breakfast, D-Dinner, HD-Highlight Dinner) • Welcome reception • 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 USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included Twin £2455

Single £3355

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Escorted Touring - Western USA

Yellowstone National Park

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. Highlights • Visit seven national parks • Stay overnight in the Grand Canyon National Park • Spend two nights in Yellowstone National Park • See the site of General Custer’s last stand • View Mount Rushmore

Day 3: Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City Leave the red rock canyons and travel north to Utah’s capital. See the famed Temple Square, headquarters to the Mormon Church and home to the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This 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. Hotel: Hilton Salt Lake City Centre (B).

Day 6: Yellowstone National park Explore the impressive Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its stunning waterfalls and a chance to see bison and elks. Watch in wonder as Old Faithful’s waters arc over 30 metres (100 feet) into the air. This evening, relax under the great basin of stars. (B)

Day 7: Yellowstone - Cody - Billings This morning you head north to the town of Cody, Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. Welcome to Las Vegas! On arrival at Las Vegas airport Get a glimpse into its lively history at the Buffalo Bill Day 4: Salt Lake City – Jackson you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking Historical Centre. Then it’s on to Big Sky Country for Get a glimpse of the route of the pioneers as you in perhaps browse the exclusive shops, hit the slot a unique Be My Guest cowboy dinner. As you dine on cross the Oregon Trail and enter Wyoming. Stop in machines or just lounge a while by the hotel pool. At down-home cooking, a cowboy entertainer regales you Montpelier at the Oregon Trail Centre and through 6pm meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a with tales and songs of life in the saddle. Maybe take a interactive exhibits; glimpse the thrills and challenges Welcome Reception. Afterwards perhaps you’ll explore quick harmonica demonstration and an opportunity to of the Old Trail. Enjoy lunch before departing to scenic the bright lights of the famous Las Vegas Strip or catch a Jackson, standing in the shadows of the icy peaks of the try on traditional cowboy apparel. Hotel: Crowne Plaza show. Hotel: Tropicana Las Vegas. Hotel, Billings (B, HD) Grand Tetons. This evening is free for you to explore. Day 2: Las Vegas - Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks Hotel: The Lodge at Jackson Hole (B, L) Day 8: Billings - Little Big Horn - Rapid City Depart Las Vegas for the graceful slot canyons Today begins with a visit to Little Bighorn, the infamous Day 5: Jackson - Grand Teton National Park and towering cliffs of Zion National Park. Then it’s battlefield where the ill-fated General Custer led his 700 Yellowstone National Park onward to Bryce Canyon, home to the world’s largest men in the US Army’s 7th Cavalry against a battalion of Perhaps rise early for an optional guided raft trip concentration of hoodoos - tall limestone spires that several thousand Sioux and Cheyenne warriors in June to spot wildlife on the Snake River (seasonal). Then rise majestically from the desert floor. Made a National 1876. Then, travel east through the Black Hills, home to traverse Grand Teton National Park on the way to Park in 1928, Bryce is not really a canyon; rather it is a some of the tallest peaks east of the Rockies, to Rapid Yellowstone, established in 1872 as the world’s first spectacular series of more than a dozen amphitheatres, City on their eastern slopes. Rapid City is often known National Park. Join a Local Expert to explore the each of which is carved at least 1,000 feet into the as the “City of Presidents” because of the closeness of spouting geysers, bubbling hot springs and mud limestone of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. At night the Mt Rushmore. Hotel for 2 nights: Adoba Eco Hotel & paint pots. (When the south entrance is closed due clear skies lend to spectacular star gazing. Hotel: Best Suites (B) to weather conditions, the itinerary will travel west Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel (B, D) from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone National Park through the west entrance). Hotel for 2 nights: Yellowstone National Park Lodge. (B, D)

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Mesa Verde National Park

Denver Skyline

Mount Rushmore

Day 9: Black Hills excursion 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 Oglala people. Return to Rapid City this afternoon and join your travelling companions for dinner this evening. (B, D) Day 10: Rapid City - Denver Cross some of the West’s most beautiful terrain today as you travel through the expansive grasslands of Wyoming on your way to Denver, the Mile High City. After getting settled at the hotel, the evening is yours to explore the beautiful city of Denver. There are plenty of fantastic restaurants to try. Hotel: Grand Hyatt Denver (B) Day 11: Denver - Vail, Arches National Park - Moab Ascend into the Rockies and stretch your legs in the alpine resort of Vail before descending to magnificent 73,000 acre Arches National Park. Here, the wind and rain have eroded the sandstone into more than 2,000 natural arches. Tonight is on your own - your hotel is in the heart of Moab and close to all kinds of restaurants, whether you’re in the mood for family or fine dining tonight. Or if you’re in the mood for more excitement, choose an optional jetboat ride along the mighty Colorado with a tasty dinner included. Hotel: Best Western Canyonlands Inn (B)

Day 12: Moab - Mesa Verde National Park Monument Valley Between AD 600 and 1300, the Ancestral Puebloan people carved houses and entire cities out of the sandstone of the canyon walls at Mesa Verde National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore some of the cliff-top buildings and look down at the massive Cliff House, the largest cliff dwelling in the world. Head to Monument Valley for the night where you will be treated to a Navajo Highlight Dinner. Hotel: Goulding’s Lodge (B, HD) Day 13: Monument Valley - Grand Canyon National Park Marvel at Monument Valley’s landscape of towering sandstone buttes in special open-air vehicles accompanied by a guide. Visit the land of the Navajo people, stopping at historic Cameron Trading Post. Breathtaking views along scenic Desert View Drive just hint at the most spectacular of all vistas - the vast panorama of the Grand Canyon unfolding before you. All at once an immense gorge a mile deep and up to 18 miles wide opens up, the scale is so vast that even from the best vantage point only a fraction of the canyon’s 277 miles can be seen. So many feet have stepped cautiously to the edge of the major viewing points that in places the rock has been polished smooth. But most of the park’s almost 2000 square miles are maintained as wilderness. Meet with a Local Expert who will enlighten you about the more than two billion years of geology revealed in the canyon. Tonight, toast your grand adventure and your new life-long memories at a Farewell Dinner inside the park. Hotel: National Park Lodge accommodation. (B, HD)

Day 14: Grand Canyon - Las Vegas, departure If you like, take an optional helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft flightseeing trip to see the canyon from the sky. Hit the road again, stopping in Seligman and Kingman, Route 66 hotspots that have kept the old Mother Road’s culture alive. End your journey back in Las Vegas where a transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport. You will arrive mid afternoon, so please don’t schedule your onward flight before 6.30pm. Alternatively, why not stay on a while and enjoy some time in this mecca of non-stop fun; we would be pleased to make your arrangements for you. (B)

Departure Dates: May 19, 26, 31 | June 7, 10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 21, 27, 28 July 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 21, 24 | Aug 1, 9, 11, 15, 16, 21, 22, 29 | Sep 4, 20, 22, 23, 26 | Oct 3, 6, 7

Price Includes: 13 nights accommodation • Meals as specified (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, HD-Highlight Dinner) • Welcome reception • 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)

Prices Per Person 19 May – 16 Jun 19 Jun – 29 Aug 04 Sep – 07 Oct

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

Twin £2685 £2735 £2685

Single £3660 £3760 £3660

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Escorted Touring - Western USA

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Explore the stunning red rock scenery of the Canyonlands, enchanting deserts and California’s vibrant coastal towns; marvel at the verdant beauty of Yosemite National Park and Mammoth Lakes, enjoy the glitz and glamour of incomparable Las Vegas and the vibrant lifestyle of San Francisco. Explore downtown San Diego’s Victorian Gaslamp quarter, relax in playground Scottsdale and enjoy a special time in California’s wine country.

Highlights • Spend two nights in Las Vegas and San Francisco • Stay in the Grand Canyon, Zion Canyon and Yosemite National Parks • Experience a tasting and lunch in a Californian vineyard • Visit four National Parks • Drive the 17-Mile-Drive Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles Welcome to the City of Angels! On arrival at Los Angeles airport you will be transferred to your hotel. At 6pm meet your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Westin Long Beach. Day 2: Los Angeles - San Diego Travel south along the Pacific coast to San Diego, said by many to be America’s finest city and with a dazzling skyline and one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. Get acquainted with the city on a guided tour that takes you from the Victorian Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town to the gardens and Spanish colonial-style museums of Balboa Park, the nation’s largest urban cultural park. Enjoy some free time until you join your travelling companions for a dinner. Hotel: Manchester Grand Hyatt. (B, D)

Day 3: San Diego - Scottsdale You head eastwards today towards the dessert landscapes and as the great Sonoran Desert opens up before you keep an eye out for giant saguaro cacti. This afternoon you will arrive in the desert playground of Scottsdale, popular with the Angelinos for their weekend breaks it boasts a myriad of activities and top rate golf courses - and more spas per head than any other city in the USA, so why not relax this afternoon and enjoy a little pampering? The evening is yours to enjoy on your own. Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, Scottsdale Old Town. (B) Day 4: Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon This morning you travel north through the fragrant pine groves of the Coconino National Forest on your way to the bohemian artists’ enclave of Sedona with its myriad galleries and stores. Get out your camera for the drive through Oak Creek Canyon; with its towering red cliffs and crystal pools it is one of Arizona’s finest drives. This afternoon, arrive at the Grand Canyon. Enjoy astounding views from the South Rim and meet with a Local Expert who will enlighten you about the amazing geology of this wonder of the world. Then enjoy the breathtaking vistas as the sun sets on the canyon walls. Hotel: National Park Lodges (B)

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Day 5: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell - Zion Canyon National Park Perhaps you’ll rise early this morning to capture the stunning sunrise over the canyon, then after breakfast it’s time to say good-bye to the Grand Canyon as you wind your way around its South Rim. Lake Powell is the second largest man-made lake in North America, straddling the border between Utah and Arizona it covers over 650 square kilometres and is over 40 metres deep on average. See the glittering waters reflecting the red and sandstone covered scenery before you continue to the gorgeous wonderland that is Zion National Park. Marvel at the graceful slot canyons, towering cliffs and awe-inspiring monoliths, all carved out over 200 million years from the orange sandstone. Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past. Enjoy dinner this evening with your fellow travellers. Hotel: Zion BW Park Inn (B, D) Day 6: Zion National Park - Las Vegas Depart the natural beauty of Zion and head for the neon lights and glitter of “Sin City”. There’s nowhere else in the world like Las Vegas; with its nonstop action, this is the undisputed entertainment capital of the world. Perhaps you’ll catch a show tonight, or try your hand with lady luck? Hotel for 2 nights: Paris Las Vegas. (B)

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Los Angeles road sign

Las Vegas Strip

Yosemite National Park

Day 7: Las Vegas A free day to do as you wish and the choices are endless! Hit the casinos, do some shopping and enjoy lunch at one of the city’s elegant restaurants. If you’re feeling adventurous, take an optional tour to Hoover Dam, the engineering marvel that spans the Colorado River. Or just lounge a while by the hotel pool, browse the exclusive shops and visit a spa for a rejuvenating massage. This evening perhaps you’ll try a helicopter flight over the city for an incredible view or take in one of the top class shows or nightspots. (B) Day 8: Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes Leave the glittering lights of Vegas behind and travel through the wide-open expanses of desert towards the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Arrive in the alpine resort of Mammoth Lakes on the eastern slopes and enjoy the evening on your own. Hotel: Sierra Nevada Lodge. (B) Weather conditions may cause the Tioga Pass to be closed to traffic, typically from mid-October to the end of the May. In this case journey via the western side of the mountains and overnight in Fresno at the Holiday Inn Downtown Fresno. Day 9: Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite National Park A truly magical and scenic day today as you descend from the Sierra Nevada Mountains through stunning Tioga Pass (weather permitting) into the Yosemite Valley, passing the misty splendour of Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls. Gaze in wonder at the granite walls of El Capitan and Half Dome and look out for the abundant wildlife. Spend the night here in one of the wild places that John Muir called “the hope of the world.” Hotel: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. (B, D)

Departure Dates: April 26 | May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 26 | Aug 9, 16, 30 | Sep 6, 13, 27 Prices per person 26 Apr - 14 Jun 21 Jun - 16 Aug 30 Aug - 27 Sep

Twin £2735 £2755 £2755

Single £3810 £3845 £3830

Day 10: Yosemite - Sonoma & Napa Valley San Francisco Descend from the mountains and head north to Sonoma, where you visit a family-owned winery for an exclusive tour and wine tasting. Sample olive oils and estate-produced wines; then enjoy vineyard views as you dine alfresco with your hosts at a Be My Guest lunch. Travel through Napa’s scenic wine country before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco, the “City by the Bay” and famous the world over for its eclectic atmosphere and vibe. This evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner with your travelling companions. Hotel for 2 nights: Hyatt Regency, Fishermans Wharf. (B, SL, HD)

Day 13: Monterey - San Simeon - Santa Barbara This morning you travel south down the coast on your way to Hearst Castle, once the home of one of America’s most powerful men. After a guided tour of his fabulous residence, continue to sun-kissed Santa Barbara. This evening, toast your vacation and newfound friends with a California wine pairing at a fun Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort. (B, FD)

Day 14: Santa Barbara - Los Angeles departure Wake to Santa Barbara’s golden beaches and elegant Spanish Revival buildings. Head south to Hollywood and see its landmark sign, Grauman’s Chinese Theater and the Walk of Fame. Bid farewell to the City of Angels as Day 11: San Francisco Sightseeing you ride down Sunset Boulevard and through Beverly As the mist rises over the bay, stunning San Francisco Hills. A transfer is provided to Los Angeles International stands before you. Embark on a morning exploration Airport. You will arrive mid afternoon, so please don’t that takes you from Fisherman’s Wharf to the schedule your onward flight before 5pm. Alternatively, magnificent Golden Gate. There’s a story around every why not stay on for some extra nights in Los Angeles; corner and this afternoon you have some time to follow we would be pleased to make your arrangements for your own path. Will you head for Union Square and the you. (B) shops, Pier 39 with its myriad tourist attractions and colony of sea lions lazing in the sun or take a cruise on the Bay for stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the city skyline and Alcatraz. (B) Day 12: San Francisco - Carmel - Monterey Head south to the Old Mission in San Juan Bautista where you can step back in time to the Mission era. In the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-Sea you can browse the shops, wander down to the water’s edge or savour a cappuccino at a café. After cruising the beautiful 17-Mile- Drive past the famed Lone Cypress Tree and Pebble Beach Golf Links, arrive in Monterey for the night. Hotel: Pacific Hotel. (B)

Price Includes: 13 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals as shown (B- Breakfast, SL-Speciality Lunch, HD-Highlight Dinner, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • 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

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Escorted Touring - Western USA

Zion National Park Lodge

Monument Valley

Bryce Canyon

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 • Grand Canyon, majestic with stunning sunsets • Explore Monument Valley with a Navajo guide • Explore Zion Canyon on a guided shuttle tour • “Sin City” Las Vegas, bright lights and glitz Day 1: Arrive Scottsdale On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers at a welcome reception and get to know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. Hotel: Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (D) Day 2: Scottsdale - Grand Canyon North to the quaint bohemian colony of Sedona then enjoy one of Arizona’s finest drives through Oak Creek Canyon, before travelling on to Grand Canyon National Park. Take time to experience the breathtaking vistas and sun set on the canyon walls. During your stay, join a local specialist for a presentation about the Grand Canyon. This evening enjoy dinner while taking in the magnificent views of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Hotel: National Park Lodges, Grand Canyon (B, HD)

Departure Dates: 2014: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 | Aug 2, 16, 23, 30 | Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct 4, 18 2015: Jan 10 | Mar 21 Prices per person 03 May – 18 Oct 14 10 Jan 15 – 21 Mar

Twin £1860 £1735

Single £2410 £2285

Day 3: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell First stop today is the Historic Cameron Trading Post, featuring Southwest American Indian arts and crafts. Then continue through the Painted Desert, a colourful fantasy land of mesas, buttes and badlands, and through the Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop at the Glen Canyon Dam to learn about its impact on the Colorado River before arriving at your lakefront resort. Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore the scenic Antelope Canyon with its dramatic steep, sandstone walls. This evening, enjoy an interpretive presentation about the diverse ecosystem of the Colorado Plateau. Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Powell Resort (B, D) Day 4: Monument Valley free day You can have a free day today or perhaps join an included trip to Monument Valley’s Navajo Tribal Park. This great valley boasts sandstone masterpieces that tower up to 1,000 feet framed by scenic clouds casting shadows that graciously roam the desert floor. The landscape overwhelms, not just by its beauty but also by its size. The fragile pinnacles of rock are surrounded by miles of mesas, buttes, shrubs, trees and windblown sand, all comprising the magnificent colours of the valley. All of this harmoniously combines to make Monument Valley a truly wondrous experience. (B)

Day 5: Monument Valley - Bryce Canyon This morning you’ll be heading to Bryce Canyon National Park in Southern Utah. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the great amphitheatres of odd-shaped monoliths known as hoodoos. There is time at leisure before checking in at the lodge. In the evening, join your Tour Director and newfound friends for an end-of-tour dinner including drinks. Hotel: Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge or Zion National Park Lodge. (B, HD) Day 6: Zion - Las Vegas Travel through more amazing scenery to the lush cliffand-canyon landscape of Zion National Park. Board a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary to experience the scenic highlights of the park, followed by some time to explore at your own pace. A complete change of scenery awaits you in the afternoon when you arrive in Las Vegas; a collection of bright lights and shopping malls, huge themed hotels of unbelievable design and the omnipresent slot machine. However, your hotel is a breath of fresh air - modern and luxurious, the most tasteful address on the Las Vegas strip. Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas. (B) Day 7: Depart Las Vegas Your Canyonlands adventure ends with a departure transfer to Las Vegas International Airport. (B)

Price Includes: 6 nights accommodation • Meals as specified (B-Breakfast, D-Dinner, HD-Highlight Dinner) • Welcome reception • 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 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

This tour is operated by Insight Vacations

Escorted Touring - Western USA

San Diego

California Coast

Journey along the Pacific Coast, discover San Diego, Carmel and Monterey; enjoy the stunning beauty of Yosemite National Park and the wine country then end it all in cosmopolitan San Francisco. Highlights • Stunning scenery in Yosemite National Park • Explore San Francisco, the City by the Bay • Sonoma and Napa, California’s wine country • Carmel, Monterey and the fabled 17-Mile Drive Day 1: Arrive San Diego On arrival in San Diego you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Welcome reception this evening. Hotel for 2 nights: Manchester Grand Hyatt Day 2: San Diego From the Victorian Gaslamp Quarter to the luxuriant gardens of Balboa Park, San Diego entices visitors and locals alike with a combination of fascinating history, lively street life and some of the best weather in the country. Get acquainted with the city on a guided orientation tour. (B) Day 3: San Diego – Los Angeles Travel up the sun-kissed coast to San Juan Capistrano, home to one of the oldest Spanish missions in California. Enjoy free time in Santa Monica before a visit to the Getty Centre, spectacularly located on a hill above west Los Angeles. Hotel for 2 nights: Hilton Los Angeles Universal City (B)

Departure Dates: 2014: Apr 4, 11, 18 | May 2, 16, 23, 30 | June 13, 20 July 4 | Aug 22, 29 | Sep 26 | Oct 3, 17, 24 | Dec 29* 2015: Feb 6 | Mar 20 Price Per Person All dates except Dec 29 Dec 29

Twin £2255 £2385

Single £3080 £3185

Day 4: Los Angeles sightseeing Immerse yourself in Tinseltown on a guided tour. See Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, spot the Hollywood sign and look for your favourite stars along the Walk of Fame. Cruise Sunset Boulevard as you make your way to Beverly Hills and view the high-end shops of Rodeo Drive and visit LA Farmer’s Market for a tour and tasting. (B) Day 5: Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – Cambria Wind your way up the coast to idyllic Santa Barbara, situated between the expansive Pacific and chaparralclad hills of Los Padres National Forest, before continuing north along the Pacific Coast Highway to the beautiful seaside village of Cambria. Hotel: Cambria Pines Lodge (B, D) Day 6: Cambria – San Simeon – Carmel – Monterey Visit Hearst Castle for a guided tour, then it’s on through the lush vineyards of California’s Central Coast to the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Cruise scenic 17-Mile Drive past the iconic Lone Cypress Tree and Pebble Beach Golf Links, to Monterey, home to Cannery Row and lively, picturesque Fisherman’s Wharf. Hotel: Marriott Monterey (B)

Day 7: Monterey – San Joaquin Valley – Yosemite National Park Head across the fertile San Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park and its spectacular wild landscape, which John Muir called “the hope of the world.” In the breathtaking Yosemite Valley, pass the misty splendour of Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls, gaze in wonder at the granite walls of El Capitan and Half Dome and take a stroll by the sparkling Merced River. Hotel: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls (B) Day 8: Yosemite – Sonoma & Napa Valleys – San Francisco Head north to Sonoma and visit a family-owned winery for an exclusive tour and alfresco lunch. Cruise the scenic Carneros Highway through Napa before crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. Hotel for 2 nights: Hyatt Regency (B, L) Day 9: San Francisco sightseeing Enjoy a morning tour of the sights of San Francisco from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Alamo Square. There’s a story around every corner of San Francisco, and you have some time this afternoon to follow your own path before a farewell dinner. (B, D) Day 10: Depart San Francisco Your holiday ends with a transfer to San Francisco Airport. (B)

Price Includes: 9 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals as 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 arrival and departure • Audio headsets for guided visits and included sightseeing • Return home to UK airport transfers (up to 150 miles) • *Dec 29 departure includes Rose parade on New Year’s Day (Day 4) Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

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Escorted Touring - Western USA

San Francisco Skyline

Lake Tahoe

Napa Valley

The majestic Pacific coastal scenery combines with the cosmopolitan vibe of San Francisco, the stunning beauty of Yosemite and Lake Tahoe and the wine country of Napa and Sonoma. Highlights • Crystal Lake Tahoe reflects stunning scenery • Yosemite, unsurpassed natural beauty • San Francisco, vibrant and cosmopolitan • Big Sur, for coastal scenery that’s unsurpassed

Day 4: Napa – Sacramento – Lake Tahoe Visit the California State Railroad Museum then travel from the fertile Sacramento River valley to the alpine splendour of Lake Tahoe, its clear blue waters surrounded by evergreen pines and rocky outcrops. Hotel: Lake Tahoe Resort at Heavenly (B)

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco Take your included transfer to your hotel and meet your fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening. Hotel for 2 nights: Hyatt Regency

Day 5: Lake Tahoe – Mono Lake – Yosemite National Park Lying just east of the Sierra Nevada, Mono Lake feels like another world. Its salty waters and limestone formations called “tufa towers” were once part of a Day 2: San Francisco sightseeing great inland lake that covered most of Nevada and As the mist rises over the bay embark on a morning Utah. Currently, migrating birds use Mono Lake as a tour that takes you from Fisherman’s Wharf to resting point on their journeys to South America or fashionable Union Square, with a story around every corner of San Francisco. This evening take a guided tour tropical seas. Snow-covered for much of the year, stunning Tioga Pass is the perfect entry point to the of the oldest Chinatown in the United States before a Golden State’s most famous National Park. Descend Chinese Banquet at a local restaurant. (B, HD) from the Sierra Nevada Mountains into the Yosemite Day 3: San Francisco – Sonoma – Napa Valley, passing the misty splendour of Bridal Veil and Drive to Napa Valley’s sun-dappled fields and lush Yosemite Falls. Gaze in wonder at the granite walls of El vineyards and board the Napa Valley Wine Train’s Capitan and Half Dome. Hotel: Yosemite Lodge at the lovingly restored Pullman cars for a journey through the Falls (B) sparkling sunlight of a Napa afternoon as you indulge in a gourmet lunch and wine tasting. Hotel: Embassy Suites Napa Valley (B, HL)

Departure Dates: April 26 | May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | June 7, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19 | Aug 2, 16, 30 | Sep 6 | Oct 11 Price Per Person 26 Apr – 28 Jun 05 Jul – 11 Oct

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Single £2460 £2510

Day 6: Yosemite – Carmel - Monterey Into Salinas Valley before cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive past the famed Lone Cypress Tree and Pebble Beach Golf Links to the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Travel north to Monterey for a Be My Guest dinner. Hotel for 2 nights: The Portola Hotel & Spa (B, D) Day 7: Monterey Peninsula & Big Sur Experience the glories of the California coast on your day trip to Big Sur. Highway 1 hugs the rocky cliffs, high above the dazzling Pacific. Hidden coves with sandy beaches, towering redwoods touching the sky and dolphins and sea lions cavorting in the clear waters— Big Sur’s natural majesty will take your breath away. Return to Monterey for a tour of Cannery Row, made famous by native Californian John Steinbeck. Enjoy some free time before a farewell dinner. (B, D) Day 8: Monterey – depart San Francisco Visit Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and walk among the awe-inspiring trees before returning to San Francisco Airport. You will arrive late morning to lunchtime so please don’t schedule your onward flight before 3pm. Alternatively, why not stay on for some extra nights in San Francisco; we would be pleased to make your arrangements for you. (B)

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals as shown (B – Breakfast, HL- Highlight Lunch, D-Dinner, HD-Highlight Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • 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

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Escorted Touring - Western USA

Entrance to Zion National Park

Grand 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 • FREE pre tour night at Four Seasons Scottsdale* • Flightseeing over Rainbow Bridge • Colorado River float trip through Glen Canyon • Stay inside the National parks Day 1: Arrive Scottsdale Take an included transfer from Phoenix airport to your hotel and join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. (D)

Day 4: Lake Powell Take an included early morning, 45-minute flight to see the unusual red-rock formations reflecting in the lake; view Rainbow Bridge, the world’s largest natural arch. Back on land embark on an off-road adventure to explore some of the incredible sandstone slot canyons in the Navajo Nation. (B, D)

Day 5: Lake Powell – Bryce Canyon This morning’s float trip on the muddy waters of the Colorado River takes you through Glen Canyon. Utah’s iconic landscapes have served as ideal locations for movie and TV westerns over the years; view them on Day 2: Scottsdale – Grand Canyon an afternoon drive to Bryce Canyon National Park – a Kick off your Southwest and Grand Canyon tour with a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and oddly sculpted visit to Sedona – home to famous red-rock formations formations known as hoodoos, resembling the towers with whimsical names like the Mittens and the Rabbit of fairy-tale castles. Magnificent spires, tinted with Ears, and the backdrop for many western movies and shades of pink, orange and red, put on a captivating TV shows then wind through Oak Creek Canyon en-route to Grand Canyon National Park. Hotel: Kachina show as the light changes throughout the day. Hotel: Lodge at Bryce Canyon (B,L,D) Lodge (B, D) Day 3: Grand Canyon – Lake Powell You just might want to take advantage of your lodge’s ideal location on the South Rim and see a Grand Canyon sunrise. Travel through the Navajo Reservation en route to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell. Tonight enjoy a private Lake Powell dinner cruise. Hotel for 2 nights: Lake Powell Resort (B,D) Prices per person

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Day 6: Bryce Canyon – Zion National Park Spend the morning at leisure, perhaps venturing out on one of the park’s renowned hiking trails. After lunch, travel to Zion National Park, where colourful sandstone canyons and 3,000-foot-high palisades tower above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. Hotel: Zion Lodge (B,L,D) Day 7: Zion National Park – Las Vegas The morning is yours to explore Zion’s diverse geological features at leisure; its dramatic peaks and cliffs, odd geologic formations; desert oases featuring abundant pools and waterfalls, and mighty canyons splashed with vivid colours are all equally compelling. Depart Zion National Park for a memorable journey across the vast, colourful vistas of the north-eastern Mojave Desert to Las Vegas. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner. Hotel: Four Seasons Las Vegas (B,L,D) Day 8: Las Vegas departure A transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport. Checkout time at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is 12:00 noon. (B)

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals as 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 arrival and departure Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

Escorted Touring - Across USA

Route 66, Arizona

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 • Visit the Route 66 Hall of fame • Explore Jesse James’ hideaway at the Meramec caves • Spend two nights in Oklahoma city • Spend two nights in Albuquerque, a Route 66 outpost • See the Cadillac Ranch • Stay overnight in the Grand Canyon National Park • Live the high life in glittering Las Vegas Day 1: Arrive Chicago Welcome to the starting point of Route 66! Take an included transfer from the airport and settle in at your hotel. At 6pm meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Palmer House Hilton

Day 3: St. Louis Sightseeing Get ready for a real taste of America’s Midwest today, starting with the view from atop the famed St. Louis Gateway Arch. Head to “The Hill” and learn about St. Ambrose Church, the history of the Italian Immigrants and why they came and stayed in St. Louis. This unique insight introduces you to wonderful Italian markets and the ancient game of Bocce. Afterward, experience another American favourite with a guided tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, from the stables of the Clydesdales to the tasting room, and enjoy a taste of this local speciality as well. And what goes better with beer than barbecue? Learn to mix up your own sweet and spicy sauce with a team of master BBQ chefs and enjoy a rib-sticking Be My Guest dinner, hot off the grill. (B, HD)

Day 4: St Louis - Branson Begin your day by crossing the Mississippi River via the Chain of Rocks Bridge, named for the rocks that Day 2: Chicago - Springfield - St. Louis made crossing the river so rough before the bridge was After an introduction to the Windy City, including built in the 1960s. As you near the middle, keep your elegant Lakeshore Drive and the Magnificent Mile, hit eyes peeled for the bridge’s most notable feature, a the road for a good, old-fashioned American road trip. 22-degree bend. Go underground in Meramec Caverns, Just outside Chicago, see several of Route 66’s original a former hideout of Jesse James, for a glimpse of some gas stations. Explore the history and cultural impact of America’s Mother Road at the Route 66 Association Hall outstanding subterranean formations. Then it’s onward to the Ozarks and the lively American musical mecca of Fame & Museum. Roll on southwest to Springfield, of Branson. Explore Branson Landing, a shopping, on the way to St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. dining and entertainment hub on the shores of Lake Hotel for 2 nights: Omni Majestic Hotel (B) Taneycomo. Tonight, perhaps get your kicks at an optional dinner show. Hotel: Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing (B)

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Day 5: Branson - Oklahoma City Roll on through historic Joplin, Missouri into eastern Oklahoma, an especially scenic stretch of highway known as the Will Rogers Highway. Stop to visit the Will Rogers Museum dedicated to the famous American humorist Will Rogers, who once said, “I never met a man I didn’t like.” See more classics of the Old Road such as the Round Barn in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Tonight enjoy a Highlight Dinner in the vibrant warehouse district of Bricktown. Hotel for 2 nights: Courtyard Oklahoma City Downtown. (B, HD) Day 6: Oklahoma City sightseeing Get a taste of the Old West at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum with its collection of Native American art and outstanding display of antique firearms. After lunch, visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, honouring the 1995 bombing victims. The rest of the day is yours to explore historic Bricktown. (B) Day 7: Oklahoma City - Route 66 Museum - Amarillo In Clinton, explore a classic collection of Route 66 history, memorabilia and culture. Crossing into the Texas Panhandle, return to Old Route 66 for a scenic drive before stopping at Amarillo, the “yellow rose of Texas.” Hotel: The Ambassador Hotel. (B)

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Cadillac Ranch, Tucumcari

St Louis Skyline

Grand Canyon

Day 8: Amarillo - Albuquerque Yes, those are 10 classic Cadillacs buried nose down in the dirt, at the famed Cadillac Ranch pop art installation just outside Amarillo. Stop in Tucumcari, where a large number of the vintage motels and restaurants built in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s are still in existence. Travel on to Albuquerque where the spirit of Route 66 still thrives. Tonight, don your poodle skirt or leather jacket for a dinner at the 66 Diner with its 1950s jukebox and blue-plate specials that have hardly changed since the heyday of the “Main Street of America.” Hotel for 2 nights: Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel. (B,D) Day 9: Albuquerque While Albuquerque didn’t boom until the coming of Route 66, the city has existed for more than 300 years. Take a tour of Old Town and see the old adobe architecture and enjoy some free time to explore on your own. Visit one of the many museums, relax in a cafe or perhaps opt to visit southwestern arts-filled Santa Fe. (B) Day 10: Albuquerque - Flagstaff Cruise through Gallup this morning and see the history of Route 66 immortalized 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 over the changing colours of the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park. See the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook and the Man Standing on the Corner in Winslow before arriving in Flagstaff with its quaint downtown and pine-forested hills. Hotel: Radisson Woodlands. (B, D)

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Day 11: Flagstaff - Grand Canyon National Park As the morning sun gilds the desert landscape, visit the traditional land of the Navajo people. Stop at Cameron Trading Post to browse through handicrafts and maybe enjoy some tasty fry bread. This afternoon, wind along scenic Desert View Drive before arriving at the Grand Canyon. Up to eighteen miles wide, over a mile deep and two hundred and seventy seven miles long, this magnificent spectacle of nature draws visitors from around the world to see the giant canyon gouged over millions of years by the Colorado River. Stunning sunsets and eerie sunrises are the common and well worth the effort with the camera. Spend the night inside the park, allowing plenty of time to explore this natural world wonder. For more stunning views, take an optional plane or helicopter trip to see the canyon from the sky. Hotel: National Park Lodges. (B)

Day 13: Las Vegas - Los Angeles Travel from Sin City to the City of Angels today, with one last jaunt on Route 66 near the town of Barstow. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, see the sights, including Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Beverly Hills, Sunset Boulevard and the place where the road comes to an end, Santa Monica and the great Pacific. You’ve travelled almost four thousand kilometres across the continent on the Main Street of America, in the footsteps of some early pioneers and this evening you can celebrate your journey with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites. (B, FD) Day 14: Depart Los Angeles Take an included transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

Day 12: Grand Canyon - Las Vegas Hit the road again, passing through Seligman then Peach Springs, the town that was the inspiration for the Pixar movie Cars. Then drive through Hackberry, a Route 66 ghost town along the original route. Further ahead, stop in Kingman, a Route 66 hotspot that has kept the old culture alive. Driving the Mother Road in these desert oases is like time travelling to see the wellpreserved motels, diners and gas stations of a simpler era. Then it’s full speed ahead to glittering Las Vegas. The afternoon and evening are yours to hit The Strip, catch a show or try your luck at the slots. Hotel: Paris, Las Vegas. (B)

Price Includes: 13 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals as shown (B – Breakfast, HD-Highlight Dinner, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • 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 NB: Albuquerque Balloon Festival: Dates marked* day 9 is replaced with admission to the Albuquerque balloon festival

This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours

Escorted Touring - Eastern USA

Capitol Building, Washington D.C.

Gettysburg Battlefield

Shenandoah National Park

Discover a land steeped in colonial history as you journey from the Capital through countryside and towns associated with the revolution and the early years of the Nation. Day 4: Jamestown – Colonial Williamsburg Captain John Smith and his band of 104 settlers • Washington DC, the nation’s capital established the first permanent English settlement in • Gettysburg – view the Civil War battlefields the New World—Jamestown. With the insight of your • Jamestown, site of the first English settlement guide, you’ll find out how rough life was for the early • Philadelphia, birthplace of Independence colonists when they came to America in 1607. Then spend the rest of the day in Colonial Williamsburg, Day 1: Arrive Washington Take your included transfer to your hotel and meet your Britain’s largest colony in the New World from 1699 to 1780. (B) fellow travellers for a welcome reception this evening. Hotel for 2 nights: Capital Hilton Day 5: Williamsburg – Shenandoah National Park

Highlights

Day 2: Washington, D.C. Monuments & Memorials Join a local guide to view the White House, the striking Washington Monument and the National Mall; reflect on the country’s most turbulent days at the Lincoln Memorial and the sombre World War II memorial and visit Arlington National Cemetery. (B) Day 3: Washington – Williamsburg Travel to Mount Vernon, home of the first president, George Washington; visit the Yorktown and watch Revolutionary War history come alive then continue to Williamsburg, settled in 1638 as Middle Plantation. Hotel for 2 nights: Doubletree Williamsburg (B, D)

Twin £1655 £1685

Single £2105 £2160

Visit the 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. As the shadows lengthen over the Blue Ridge Mountains, take famed Skyline Drive into Shenandoah National Park to be inspired by the vistas that shaped the imaginations of early American settlers. Hotel: Big Meadows Lodge (B, D) Day 6: Shenandoah – Gettysburg Travel to Gettysburg and immerse yourself in the narrative of the Civil War. Visit the incredible US$135 million Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Centre, home to the breathtaking Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. Hotel: Wyndham Gettysburg (B)

Day 7: Gettysburg – Lancaster County – Philadelphia Join your local expert at the site of one of the Civil War’s most pivotal battles. The events at Gettysburg turned the tide in the Civil War. A short drive takes you from war to the peace of Lancaster’s traditional Amish agricultural community; spend some time among their verdant fields and clapboard farmhouses before arriving in Philadelphia, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. Hotel: Sheraton Society Hill Hotel (B, D) Day 8: Philadelphia – Depart Washington, D.C. Walk in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin in one of the foremost cities of American history as you enjoy a sightseeing tour of historic Philadelphia before returning to Washington, D.C., where a transfer connects you to the airport. Due to today’s driving distance, do not schedule flights before 5:30 p.m. from Dulles or 6:30 p.m. from Ronald Reagan airports, or perhaps stay a little longer in Washington; we would be pleased to arrange an extended stay. (B)

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals as shown (B – Breakfast, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • 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 Trafalgar Tours

Escorted Touring - Deep South USA

Nashville Nightclub

Sun Studio, Memphis

Jackson Square, New Orleans

Immerse yourself in the music history of the USA as you visit Nashville and Memphis; experience the eclectic mix of cultures and history found only in New Orleans and visit a cotton plantation to learn about the real “white gold”. Highlights • A more relaxed paced “At Leisure” tour • Nashville, home to Country Music and more • Memphis, birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll • New Orleans, jazz and a dynamic French Quarter Day 1: Arrive Nashville On arrival, transfer to your hotel before a welcome reception at a downtown honky-tonk with a whiskey and moonshine tasting. Hotel for 2 nights: Renaissance Nashville Day 2: Nashville – Grand Ole Opry Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; see memorabilia from stars such as Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn and Garth Brooks; meet a member of Johnny Cash’s family and take a tour of RCA’s Studio B, one of the world’s most successful recording studios where such musicians as Elvis Presley recorded their sounds. Attend a live taping at the Grand Ole Opry, and before the show, enjoy a tapas and wine dinner. (B, D) Day 3: Nashville – Memphis Leave for Memphis this morning, where a local expert joins with stories about Beale Street and Sun Studios, the Birthplace of Rock N’ Roll. Hotel for 2 nights: Memphis Marriott Downtown (B)

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Day 4: Graceland Graceland is as much an object of pilgrimage as a museum dedicated to the late, great Elvis Presley. From the flowers and painted signs outside the gates, to the tear-streaked cheeks of fans inside, see the effect that Elvis and his music had on popular American culture. (B, D) Day 5: Memphis – Natchez Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum before it opens then depart for Natchez, founded by the French in 1716. Tonight, step back in time with a private tour of a Renaissance Revival mansion before an authentic and specially prepared “Be My Guest” dinner. Hotel for 2 nights: Natchez Eola Hotel (B, D) Day 6: Natchez Sightseeing Visit Frogmore Plantation to learn about the “white gold” of the Mississippi Delta; tour a reconstructed 19th-century cotton plantation and compare it to the modern-day operation that produces more than 900 bales each day. See the gracious homes overlooking the river and enjoy a tour of palatial Stanton Hall, built by a Natchez plantation owner. Enjoy this evening at leisure. (B)

Day 7: Natchez – Oak Alley – New Orleans From Natchez travel to Oak Alley Plantation, a classic antebellum home with its quarter mile canopy of 300-year-old oak trees, and then continue to New Orleans. This evening discover the flair of Creole cuisine during a cooking class before enjoying your culinary creations during a Highlight Dinner. Hotel for 3 nights: New Orleans Marriott (B, HD) Day 8: New Orleans Sightseeing Join a small group sightseeing tour and see the atmospheric French Quarter and Jackson Square, originally called Place d’Armes when it was the centre of the old city and the lovely Garden District, home to some of the best preserved Southern mansions in the United States. (B) Day 9: New Orleans Enjoy a leisurely day to explore this vibrant city. This evening, join your travelling companions for a farewell dinner at the famed Court of the Two Sisters. (B, D) Day 10: Depart New Orleans Say ‘Au Revoir’ to the Big Easy today with a transfer to New Orleans Airport. (B)

Price Includes: 9 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals as shown (B – Breakfast, D-Dinner, HDHighlight Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • 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 Twin £1985

Single £2560

This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours

Escorted Touring - Eastern USA

Central Park, New York

This enlightening tour captures the spirit of America as it visits the major founding cities so pivotal to its past and present history; and melts English and French cultures as it journeys through the picturesque and historic cities of eastern Canada. Marvel at the monuments in Washington DC and Philadelphia; learn about the life of early settlers in the Amish country and soak up the atmosphere in Boston. You’ll be awestruck by the sheer power of the mighty Niagara Falls and the beauty of Québec City, the only walled city in North America, whilst Montréal is a melting pot of French culture and captivates everyone who visits. Highlights • Spend two nights in Washington, Niagara Falls, Québec City & Boston • Explore Ottawa, Montréal and historic Boston • Discover the life style of the Mennonites and Amish people • See Ocean Drive’s’ famous mansions in Newport Rhode Island • Take a trip on the Maid of the Mist and visit a Niagara Winery

Day 3: Washington sightseeing & free time Immerse yourself in the proud heritage of a nation today as you view the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building and visit the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II and Vietnam War memorials with a Local Guide. Visit Arlington National Cemetery and learn about the heroes at rest. Enjoy the remainder of the day on your own-perhaps visit one of the Smithsonian’s museums or galleries or take a stroll around DuPont Circle. (B)

Day 4: Washington - Amish Country Roll back in time to explore the rural back roads of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County with a guide. Learn Day 1: Arrive New York about the traditional agricultural lifestyle of the Amish On arrival into New York take your included transfer to your hotel, then head out on your own for an afternoon and the Mennonites, who live much the same as they did when they first settled here over 200 years of discovering New York City. At 5:30 p.m. your ago. Tonight, after a hearty dinner, practice preparing holiday begins with a special Harbour Cruise Welcome Reception with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. whoopie pies, a delicious Local Speciality, for your Board a boat for an insider’s introduction to one of the dessert. Hotel: Inn at Leola Village (B, D) world’s most captivating cities. Toast the beginning of Day 5: Lancaster County - Niagara Falls an unforgettable trip during a relaxing voyage through This morning you’ll journey across Pennsylvania and the beautiful harbour with stunning views of the Statue through the eastern corner of New York, making a stop of Liberty and Manhattan skyline. Hotel: New York at the Corning Museum of Glass. Displayed here are 35 Marriott East Side. centuries of glass ware, from ancient to contemporary creations. Learn about everything from the beautiful Day 2: New York - Philadelphia - Washington D.C. sculptures to the discoveries that move the everTake a bite out of the Big Apple as you view the changing world of glass forward. Head into Canada to towering Empire State Building, pulsating Times reach the pot of gold at the end of the Rainbow, the Square and grand Central Park. Travel on to the City majestic Niagara Falls. Hotel for 2 nights: Hilton Hotel of Brotherly Love and a visit to the Liberty Bell Center; and Suites, Niagara Falls Fallsview (B) view Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, before travelling on to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. Hotel for 2 nights Capitol Hilton Hotel. (B, D)

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Day 6: Niagara Falls and Winery After soaking up the panoramic views and thunderous roar of the Falls, set out on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of spectacular Horseshoe Falls. Look over your shoulder to catch a last glimpse of a rainbow before leaving this magical setting. Enjoy some free time today to explore Niagara Falls more on your own. Then travel to Niagara on the Lake, visit a family-owned winery this evening for an exclusive tour and tasting of their awardwinning wines, including ice wine, a speciality to the region and a drink that can only be produced in a few other areas of the world. Later, relax at a Be My Guest dinner with bucolic views of the vineyard. (B, HD) Day 7: Niagara Falls - Toronto Leave Niagara Falls and travel on the shores of the Great Lake Ontario to cosmopolitan Toronto where you’ll take an orientation tour of the city. This afternoon is free to explore on your own. Toronto offers colourful neighbourhoods, world class shopping, fine cuisine and multiple recreational activities. Explore the waterfront area, where you will find colourful shops, galleries, outdoor theatres, restaurants and bars and the downtown core with its many galleries and shopping districts. The CN Tower is a “must see” for all visitors, travel to the observation deck in one of six glass fronted high-speed elevators for spectacular views of the city, the suburbs, the lake and its shoreline. Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel (B)

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Escorted Touring - Eastern USA

RIdeau Canal, Ottawa

Québec City

George Washington Statue, Boston

Day 8: Toronto - Ottawa Travel to Ottawa, Canada’s stately capital. Enjoy an introductory tour of the city, including the elegant buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada and the beautiful downtown galleries and museums. Hotel: Sheraton Ottawa (B) Day 9: Ottawa - Montréal Today takes you from Canada’s administrative capital to the cultural heart of French Canada and the largest French-speaking city outside of France. The island city of Montréal was once a tiny village in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. With French inspired elegance and a lively café and nightlife culture, it has a joie de vivre you’ll find nowhere else. Ride in a horse drawn carriage over the cobbled streets in old Montréal and visit the Basilica of Notre Dame, visit museums and galleries; or take to the shops along Avenue Laurier for some upscale items and perhaps try the best smoked meat in town at Schwartz’s – but you will have to queue, it’s a popular spot. This evening, enjoy a dinner at a restaurant in charming Old Montréal. Hotel: Le Centre Sheraton Montréal. (B, D)

Day 11: Québec City sightseeing Explore Québec City’s winding streets and historic sites with your Local Guide. 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, perhaps visit a gallery, take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or simply relax at a sidewalk cafe. (B)

Day 12: Québec City - Boston Leave the birthplace of French Canada and cross back into the United States. Traverse New Hampshire on your way to Franconia Notch in the heart of the White Mountains. As you make your way through forests of sugar maple and white birch, watch for the black bear, moose and deer that call this area home. Arrive in Boston and enjoy your evening on your own. Your hotel, The Omni Parker House, is a Boston 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 Day 10: Montréal - Québec City conferences, and power breakfasts here. Boston Is Your expert Local Guide introduces you to the pleasures small and charming and easily explored on foot. Don’t of Montréal, including the spectacular Notre-Dame miss the Common, Beacon Hill and Quincy market, the Basilica, the colourful port area and Place Jacquesshopping and galleries of Newbury Street or the chance Cartier, epicentre of the old city. Stop at Mount Royal to hop on the subway to nearby Cambridge, home to for a panoramic view and then wind your way along the famous Harvard University. Hotel for 2 nights: Omni the beautiful St. Lawrence River to the fortified walls of Parker House. (B) Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hotel for 2 nights: Hilton Québec. (B,D)

Day 13: Boston Sightseeing Immerse yourself in Boston’s rich history, from the Old North Church to Boston Harbor, site of the famous Tea Party, and along the Freedom Trail. This afternoon, continue your exploration as you please - visit the bar that inspired the TV show Cheers or explore the lovely Public Gardens. If you like, take an optional tour of Harvard University, America’s oldest university. This evening, toast your holiday and your newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner. (B, HD) Day 14: Boston - New York departure Once the summer home of the Vanderbilts, Astors and Carnegies, the “captains of industry,” the seaside town of Newport now offers history aficionados a wealth of stunning architectural landmarks. See the rows of mansions along Ocean Drive before returning to New York. A complimentary transfer is provided to New York JFK International Airport. Due to today’s driving distance please do not schedule any flights before 7pm, or alternatively why not stay on in New York. We would be please to arrange an extended stay. (B)

Departure Dates: April 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 | July 4, 11, 18, 25 | Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 | Oct 2, 3

Prices Per Person 18 Apr – 27 Jun 4 Jul – 29 Aug 4 Sep – 3 Oct

Not included: Flights to/from USA • Gratuities for driver & Tour Director • Meals & attractions not shown as included

Twin £2695 £2780 £2795

Single £3770 £3855 £3870

This tour is operated by Trafalgar Tours

Escorted Touring - Eastern USA

Historic Boston

Portland Head Lighthouse

Aerial tram up Cannon Mountain

The historic city of Boston combines with the scenic beauty and fall foliage colours of the White and Green Mountains and the seaside elegance of Newport and Cape Cod. Highlights • Historic Boston, walk the Freedom Trail • Kancamangus Highway, quintessential fall foliage • Woodstock, quaint New England at its best • Cape Cod, holiday haunt of the Presidents 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 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. Hotel for 2 nights: Holiday Inn by the Bay. (B) Departure Dates: Sep 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Oct 2, 4 Prices per person 13 Sep – 25 Sep 27 Sep – 4 Oct

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Day 4: Portland - White Mountains, New Hampshire Begin with a stop at Portland Head Light, a lovely example of a respected architectural form. Next, head inland into New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Travel along the scenic Kancamagus Highway, an old Indian Trail which cuts through the National Forest. Enjoy an included aerial tram ride to the summit of Cannon Mountain which gives splendid views of the area (weather permitting). Hotel: North Conway Grand. (B) Day 5: White Mountains - Green Mountains, Vermont More than 1,300 lakes adorn New Hampshire’s Lakes and today you will pass two of these lakes, Winnipesaukee and Squam. Your journey continues to Vermont ‘s Green Mountains. A photo stop will capture breathtaking views of Quechee Gorge. Continue to Woodstock for free time in this quaint Vermont town, complete with a wooden covered bridge. Hotel: Holiday Inn, Rutland. (B) Day 6: Green Mountains - Connecticut River Valley, Massachusetts Head south through the pastoral beauty of Vermont. Stop in Manchester Village, where designer outlets frame the village green and high street. Continuing south you enter the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts for a visit to Hancock Shaker Village. Hotel: Sturbridge Host, Connecticut River Valley. (B)

Day 7: Newport, Rhode Island & Cape Cod, Today you travel to Newport, Rhode Island, the sailing capital of New England. Here, at the turn of the last century, America’s most wealthy families lived in such opulence that they referred to their palatial seasonal homes as “cottages.” You will tour one of these “summer cottages”. Then it is on to Cape Cod. Hotel for 2 nights: Doubletree Hyannis. (B) Day 8: Cape Cod Choose either an unescorted round trip ferry ride to the island of Martha’s Vineyard, New England’s largest and most famous island with an included sightseeing tour or a tour of Cape Cod with a whale watch cruise (weather permitting). (B) Day 9: Cape Cod to Boston 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.

Price Includes: 8 nights accommodation • Meals as shown (B-Breakfast) • Sightseeing as described • Baggage handling (1 bag per person) at hotels • Services of a professional tour manager • Arrival airport transfer Twin £1123 £1161

Single £1686 £1757

Not included: Flights to / from USA • Sightseeing and meals not shown as included • Gratuities for tour manager & driver

This tour is operated by City Tours Maine

Escorted Touring - Eastern USA

Bar Harbor

Fall colours near Woodstock, Vermont

Atlantic viewed from Cadillac Mountain

A scenic delight at any time of year, New England takes on a whole new mantle when the “Fall Foliage” season begins. Mountainsides turn a kaleidoscope of colours from yellows to russet browns and bright reds. Highlights • Historic Boston • Bar Harbor and the Acadia National Park • Pinkham Notch and the White & Green Mountains • Lexington & Concord, where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired Day 1: Arrive Boston Take the included transfer to your hotel and at 6pm meet your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Omni Parker House. Day 2: Boston - Bar Harbor Begin your journey through the vibrant colours of a New England autumn with a trip up the coast to Maine. Pass by old whaling villages dotted with lighthouses and widows’ walks, the playgrounds of New England’s rich and famous and rocky beaches pounded by the great Atlantic swells on your way to Bar Harbor on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Once home to the largest hotel in North America, Bar Harbor also played host to the grand summer homes of the American aristocracy, including the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and Astors. This evening, join your travelling companions for a traditional Maine lobster dinner. Hotel for 2 nights: Bar Harbor Regency. (B, D)

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Twin £1755

Single £2280

Day 3: Acadia National Park Admire the view from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Marvel at granite cliffs overlooking dramatic, windswept beaches, graceful stone bridges arching over rushing streams and stands of ancient maples, their leaves glowing fiery red, burnt orange and mustard yellow in the crisp autumn air. (B) Day 4: Bar Harbor - North Conway Travel over rolling hills ablaze with colour on your way to the wooded valley of Pinkham Notch. Late this afternoon arrive in the pretty town of North Conway on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest. After dinner, get acquainted with the local flora and fauna during an engaging talk by a Local Expert. Hotel: North Conway Grand. (B, D) Day 5: North Conway - Ludlow Visit the Castle in the Clouds this morning for a tour of this breathtaking stone mansion with views to rival any. Crossing into Vermont, spot the traditional wooden covered bridges, thick forests and rolling fields of the Green Mountain State. Continue to the picturesque village of Ludlow and your mountain retreat. Hotel for 2 nights: Jackson Gore Inn. (B, D)

Day 6: Woodstock Enjoy a morning on the back roads of Vermont. Get a glimpse of agricultural life at the Billings Farm and Museum, a lovely estate that’s home to one of Vermont’s finest dairy producers. Woodstock has been called “the prettiest small town in America.” Stop at a glass blowing workshop and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch, then enjoy the rest of your afternoon on your own in Ludlow. (B, L) Day 7: Ludlow - Springfield Cross back into Massachusetts and the gorgeous Berkshires. Stop in Stockbridge to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum and then continue to Springfield, nestled on the banks of the Connecticut River. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place. (B, HD) Day 8: Springfield - Boston, departure See the birthplace of the American Revolution and the “shot heard round the world”. See the famous statue of the Minute Man, adjacent to Concord’s historic North Bridge. Stop at Lexington Green, which saw the first drops of blood spilled in what George Washington laconically called “the dispute with the British.” Then it’s back to Boston airport for your onward flight. Due to today’s driving distance, do not schedule any flights before 4pm, alternatively why not book extra nights and see more of Boston. (B)

Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation • Sightseeing as described • Meals as shown (B – Breakfast, L-Lunch, HD-Highlight Dinner, D-Dinner) • Baggage handling – 1 bag per person • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach • Professional Tour Director • Airport transfers on arrival and departure • 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 Trafalgar Tours

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Escorted Touring - Eastern USA

Lighthouse at Cape Cod

Old Harbour, Newport

Boston Harbour

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 • Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island, New England’s exclusive playground • The Breakers, The Vanderbilt’s summer home • History comes alive at Plimoth Plantation Day 1: Boston Take the included transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner tonight. Hotel: The Lenox (D) 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. Hotel for 2 nights: Harbor View Hotel (B, D) Day 3: Martha’s Vineyard 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 and evening are free. (B)

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Day 4: Martha’s Vineyard – Chatham, Cape Cod Explore a different New England vacation island today when you take a flight from Martha’s Vineyard to Nantucket Island. Admire the Colonial architecture, winding cobbled streets, and historic taverns in the quaint harbourside town of Nantucket, a National Historic Landmark District. See the coastal heathlands and long barrier beaches; approximately 40 per cent of Nantucket is preserved as conservation land. Hop a fast ferry to Hyannis, then travel to seaside Chatham; enjoy a traditional lobster and clambake dinner tonight. Hotel for 2 nights: Chatham Wayside Inn (B, D) Day 5: Cape Cod Journey up along the outer Atlantic side of the Cape to visit Cape Cod National Seashore and on to Provincetown on the tip of the Cape; once a key whaling town, it has become world-renowned over the last century as an arts colony and a major summer resort. “P-Town” is set near the summering grounds for a number of whale species; weather permitting, take a guided whale-watching cruise. (B, D)

Day 6: Cape Cod – Newport Leave the Cape and head west to New Bedford where you’ll visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the nation’s largest museum devoted to the history of whaling. Continue on to Newport, former home of the America’s Cup, and one of the great playgrounds of the rich in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Drive past some of the ostentatious mansions that served as summer “cottages” for affluent socialites during the Gilded Age and explore the celebrated Ten-Mile Drive. Hotel for 2 nights: Newport Marriott (B, L) Day 7: Newport See the opulence of the 19th century’s Gilded Age first hand on a guided tour through “The Breakers,” a 70-room Italian Renaissance mansion inspired by the 16th-century palaces of Genoa and Turin. This palatial “summer cottage” built by Cornelius Vanderbilt is now a National Historic Landmark. Late afternoon enjoy a delightful cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, culminating in an exclusive farewell cocktail reception and dinner overlooking Newport Harbour. (B, D) Day 8: Newport – Boston Departure Drive back to Boston after a leisurely breakfast this morning. Your memorable New England tour ends at Boston Airport at around 12:30 or The Lenox Hotel at 1:30pm. (B)

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Important Information Airline additional information to that shown on pages 8-9

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 All flights are non-smoking Seat Reservations (British Airways) - If you wish to reserve for any charges/fines/penalties incurred in addition to an administrative fee, if you do not report a parking/traffic/toll your seat numbers prior to check in, you can do so directly violation when returning your vehicle. with British Airways, however fees do apply. Seat requests Tolls - You are responsible for paying all road tolls. You may can be made from the time we issue your ticket until be offered a device that allows you to charge these to your online check in opens (24 hours before travel), subject credit card. The cost is payable locally and is subject to to availability. Fees vary depending on class of travel, but taxes, and there may be an additional fee on the tolls. range from £20 to £60 per person per flight. Seat reservations (United & Virgin) - Advance seat requests Refunds - We regret that we cannot provide any refund for any unused rental days shown on a voucher. can be made, charges may apply. Rental Age - The minimum age for renting a vehicle is Arrival in USA - Customs & immigration formalities are carried out at your first entry point into the USA. Therefore 21 years; an underage fee of $25 per day, per driver will apply for renters and additional drivers aged 24 and if the journey to your final destination involves a change under. Certain locations may restrict specialty car types of aircraft in the USA, you will be required to re-claim your for underage renters. In the states of New York and baggage to complete the formalities. Michigan the minimum age is 18 years (Underage drivers Schedule Changes - Flight schedules are arranged many renting in New York are restricted to economy through to months in advance, and although rare, some flight rescheduling does occur. In most instances, the changes are intermediate vehicles only) and for renters and authorised kept to a minimum and we will do our best to inform you as drivers under the age of 24 in these states, an insurance recovery fee up to $66 per day applies in lieu of an soon as possible. Your return flight should be reconfirmed Underage Driver Fee. with your airline 72 hours before departure. Please note Your Rental Agreement - Whilst we will confirm the that schedule changes are made by the airline, not by 1st reservation of your request, you will be required to sign Class Holidays. Unfortunately, we cannot accept liability a rental agreement before driving the vehicle in America. for any extra charges incurred as a result of a rescheduled At this point your contract will be between yourself & the flight. car rental company. Please check all charges listed on your Taxes - Taxes and service charges including airport rental agreement prior to authorising your credit card improvement fees in effect at the time of printing are payment. Any queries should be brought to the attention of included in the prices shown. the car hire representative before leaving the rental station. Meal Requests - All international flights include a meal We cannot be held responsible for any charges added to service; however flights within the USA may not include your rental agreement that were not disputed/checked at meals. Your Airline will provide any special meals that you the time of the rental may require (vegetarian, diabetic etc.). Please request your One Way fees - between pick up & drop off location (US$) special meal with your reservations consultant at the time $99 plus taxes 0 - 200 miles of booking. 201 - 500 miles $150 plus taxes Local Departures - We have special add on fares to allow 501 - 1000 miles $300 plus taxes you to travel from your local airport to London Heathrow 1001+ miles $500 plus taxes to connect with your transatlantic flight. Available from; Taxes, Surcharges & Fees - All rentals are subject to state Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen & Manchester. and provicial taxes, however these are included in our Please call for details. rental prices for prepaid items include taxes & charges in Children’s Discounts - Children 2-11 years pay 75% of the effect at the time of printing. Taxes are payable locally for adult fare. Infants under 2 and not occupying a seat pay all items charged for at the time of rental, e.g. child seats, 10% of the adult fare if the return date is prior to their 2nd one way fees, fuel fee etc. The tax amounts vary per state. birthday.

National & Alamo Car Rental additional information to that shown on pages 10-11

Fuel Policy - All vehicles are provided with a full tank of fuel. The cost of the fuel is included in our Enhanced 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.

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Cruise America Motorhomes additional information to that shown on page 13

Driving Requirements - The minimum age is 21 years. There is no charge for ‘extra drivers’ but all must possess a full and valid UK License and passport and all must be present at pick up to sign the rental contract. A valid credit card is also required. Arrival Day - Motorhome companies insist that you spend your first night in North America in a hotel (to avoid collecting & driving vehicles with Jetlag). Collecting & Returning Your Vehicle - Vehicles can be collected between 1pm & 4pm and must be returned between 9am & 11am Monday to Saturday. Offices are closed on Sundays and public holidays. If you wish to collect your vehicle earlier or return it later, Cruise America offer an “Early Bird” option. This allows you to collect from 9am on day 1 & return it by 3pm on your final day. The price includes transfers to the motorhome depot on day 1 and the cost of a transfer from the depot to your hotel or airport on the final day will be credited to your rental account. Early Bird cost varies depending upon your collection day and is per motorhome for your entire party: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: £196 (Boston, New York & Seattle: £318); Monday, Friday, Saturday and weekdays following a holiday: £318 Security Deposit - You will be asked to leave a $500 security deposit at pick up (payable by credit card.) On returning the vehicle any extra charges incurred will be balanced against the deposit and a refund (if applicable) will be issued. The credit card MUST be in the name of the lead driver. Debit cards are not accepted. Restricted Areas - Travel on non-public, unpaved or gravel/logging roads are not permitted at any time. Travel restrictions apply to Alaska, Death Valley & Desert areas, Mexico and New York City - Details on request.

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Child seats and GPS - These are NOT available to rent from Cruise America. You can buy these quite cheaply in the larger Wal-Mart type supermarkets or alternatively take your own from the UK. Terms and Conditions - The information shown on this page is a brief summary of the rental conditions. Full details are available on our website or 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.

Florida Private Homes additional information in addition to that shown on page 34

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 All guests must provide a credit card or cash deposit upon arrival (approx $250) and sign a Security Damage Deposit Agreement Rollaway beds, cots, highchairs and maid service are generally available, subject to request. Charges will apply. Heated pools can be arranged 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.

Rocky Mountaineer additional information to that shown on page 60 Special cancellation terms apply to Rocky Mountaineer bookings. Packages not including a cruise: 90 or more days before departure: loss of deposit 89- 46 days – 50% charges 45 days or less – 100% charges Rocky Mountaineer packages including a cruise: 90 or more days before departure: loss of deposit 89- 76 days – 50% charges 75 days or less – 100% charge

Holland America Line additional information to that shown on page 60

Special Payment and cancellation terms apply to all Holland America Cruises Payment Terms - A deposit of 15% of the cruise price is required at the time of booking in addition to our standard deposit. Balance payment is due 90 days prior to cruise sailing date. Full payment due at the time of booking for all reservations made within 90 days of sailing. Cancellation Terms 90 days+ prior to departure - Loss of deposit 89-29 days prior to departure - 50% of cruise fare 28-16 days prior to departure - 75% of cruise fare 15-0 days prior to departure - 100% of cruise fare Cabin Allocation - Cabins are allocated by Holland America Line and we cannot accept bookings dependent upon specific cabin numbers, or locations, being allocated.

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.

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Important Information 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.

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.

Flight Information

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 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.

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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.

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 0901 201 5050 (calls are charged at 51p per minute). Gratuities - Service charges are usually not included on

bills in restaurants and bars. It is standard practice to tip service personnel 15-20% of the bill. Tips to tour drivers and escorts are not normally included in your tour cost and are at your own discretion. Please ask our staff for details of the gratuity policy for your chosen cruise line.

Insurance - We are pleased to recommend ABTAsure Travel insurance. ABTASure is a trademark of ABTASure Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of British Travel Agents Ltd (ABTA). The ABTASure travel insurance scheme is arranged and managed by Citybond Suretravel, a division of Citybond Holdings Plc (Citybond), with the express permission of ABTA and solely for the benefit of ABTA members and their clients. ABTASure is underwritten by Europ Assistance Holding - Irish Branch and Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Citybond Suretravel, trading since 1984, is a leading independent travel insurance provider in the UK. Its experience and innovation have helped to create a modern portfolio of policies designed for today’s traveller. For further information please ask at time of booking.

Passports and Visas - Please note that it is the traveller’s responsibility to hold the documents for entry into the USA, i.e. valid passport and visas (including any transit visas). Health - At the time of printing, no vaccinations are necessary for entry into the USA. The USA’s hospital and USA Visa Requirements - All passengers travelling via the medical services are excellent, but are very expensive. It USA must hold either a visa for entry into USA or have is therefore a condition of your booking that adequate completed an online ESTA application if eligible for travel insurance is taken for the duration of your holiday. under the Visa Waiver Programme. ESTA - Those eligable for travelling on the USA Visa Hotels Waiver Programme are required by law to obtain a travel Security deposits - A credit card imprint will be requested authorisation prior to initiating travel to the United States on checking in at your hotel as a security deposit. under the Visa Waiver Programme. This authorisation may Additional charges - Some hotels make additional charges be obtained online through the Electronic System for Travel for such items as in room telephone, hire of safety deposit Authorisation (ESTA), an Internet application administered boxes, parking, newspapers, pay-for-view TV channels, by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through a internet access, leisure facilities and similar items. This U.S. government Web site. Applications must be made in list is not exhaustive. Please check on arrival at your hotel advance of travel, it is recommended that application be for a list of these charges. All charges are payable locally. completed at least 72 hours before departure, however we Not all hotels offer tea/coffee-making facilities in your advise completing the process as far in advance as possible. room. Some may provide coffee makers and a selection At the time of printing, the fee for completion of an ESTA of beverages. Some hotels charge for these items within a application is US$14. Eligible visitors seeking to travel to the ‘daily service charge’ or ‘resort fee’. United States under the Visa Waiver Programme may apply Hotel Guests - As 1st Class Holidays do not own the for travel authorisation via the ESTA Web site at https:// properties featured in our brochure, we have no control esta.cbp.dhs.gov. over other guests or individual hotel policies. We are Please be aware that eligibility restrictions apply to unable to accept liability for conferences or conventions those who can travel under the Visa Waiver Programme, being held at your hotel, or for any facilities or amenities, please see www.usembassy.org.uk for more information. which may be restricted as a result. Meal arrangements - Most hotels featured in our brochure All passengers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver are booked on a room only basis. This means that meals are Program, will be finger scanned & photographed on arrival. not included. Meals may be included on touring holidays, as US Customs and Border Protection personnel (or the airlines acting on their behalf) will require the full address detailed in the individual itinerary. Breakfast may be a cold for the first night’s stay in the USA. This information continental style breakfast with coffee/tea and juice often must include street name and number, city, zip code and offered, or a cooked breakfast which may be offered at a supplement. Lunches and dinners may be table d’hote with state. This information will also be required for your ESTA application and prior to customs on arrival. Please ensure a selection from the menu of the day. If a la carte options you have this information to hand, before leaving the UK. are selected, there may be an additional charge. Alcoholic and soft drinks are not included. Smoking - Smoking is not permitted on sightseeing or tour Hotel only bookings - Hotel only bookings of 4 nights and coaches or rail journeys. Some hotels are smoke-free whilst less are subject to a booking fee of £20. some offer a choice of smoking or non-smoking rooms. If you have a preference, please advise our staff when making Non-Brochure Hotels - If your chosen hotel is not featured in our brochure we are willing to contact the hotel to obtain your reservation. All flights are non-smoking. rates and make a reservation on your behalf. Please note Suitable Clothing - For Spring, Summer and Fall touring, however that our ground handlers may not have inspected casual, lightweight clothing that can be worn in layers is some non-featured hotels and therefore we cannot accept suggested. In the mountains during the evenings it can get liability for any lapse in standard or facilities. cold, so a warm jumper or jacket is recommended. Adverse Hotel Standards & Room Types - It should be noted that weather conditions such as hurricanes can affect some standards of hotels in the remoter parts of the USA may areas. Please ensure that you check before travelling. not necessarily be equal to those in cities where a larger Time Zones - The USA is behind UK time. Generally the selection is available. A twin or double room is based on East Coast is 5 hours behind GMT, Chicago 6 hours, Las two people sharing either one or two beds (i.e a double Vegas and the West Coast 8 hours behind and Hawaii 10 room may have one or two beds). A triple room is based hours behind. on three people sharing the existing (two) beds in one Travelling in Vehicles - When travelling in any motor room. At some hotels, a rollaway bed is available at an vehicle, seatbelts, if provided, must be worn at all times 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 - A National Park User Fee is applicable for all national parks. Costs vary, information can be found at: www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm

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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.

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Booking Terms & Conditions The following Booking Conditions together with the Important Information contained in this brochure form the basis of your contract with 1st Class Holidays Ltd. Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions and agree to them. Except where otherwise stated, these booking conditions only apply to holiday arrangements which you book with us in the UK and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions to “holiday”, “booking”, “contract”, “package”, “tour” or “arrangements” mean such holiday arrangements unless otherwise stated. In these booking conditions, “you” and “your” means all persons named 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” means 1st Class Holidays Ltd. 1. MAKING A BOOKING To make a booking, you must complete our booking form. This must be signed by the first named person on the booking (“party leader”). The party leader must be authorised to make the booking on the basis of these booking conditions by all persons named on the booking and by their parent or guardian for all party members who are under 18 when the booking is made. By signing the booking form, the party 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 90 days of departure) must be paid at the time of booking. The balance of the holiday cost must be received by us not less than 90 days prior to departure. This date will be shown on the confirmation invoice. Reminders are not sent. If we do not receive all payments due (including any surcharge where applicable) in full and on time, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, we will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in clause 5 depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled. Except for flight inclusive bookings, all monies you pay to one of our authorised travel agents for your holiday with us will be held by the agent on your behalf until a contract between us comes into existence. After that point, your agent will hold the monies on our behalf until they are paid to us. For flight inclusive bookings, all monies paid to any authorised travel agent of ours for your holiday with us will be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust subject to the travel agent’s obligation to pay such monies to us in accordance with our trading terms unless we fail. In the unlikely event of our financial failure, all monies then held by the travel agent or subsequently paid by you to the travel agent will be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation on the agent to pay such monies to us. 3. CONTRACT A binding contract between us comes into existence when we despatch our confirmation invoice to the party leader or your travel agent. We both agree that English Law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (“claim”) (except as set out below). We both also agree that any claim (and whether or not involving any personal injury) must be dealt with under the ABTA arbitration scheme (if the scheme is available for the claim in question and you wish to use it - see clause 13) or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply). 4. HOLIDAY INSURANCE We consider adequate travel insurance to be essential. It is a condition of your contract with us that you should take out insurance to cover you in the event of illness, personal injury or death during the course of your holiday and for cancellation. Please provide the name and contact number of your insurance company (and policy number if applicable) on your booking form. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is suitable and adequate for your particular needs. We do not check insurance policies. 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING If, after your confirmation has been issued you wish to make changes to your confirmed holiday, you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Whilst we will endeavour to assist, we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet any such requests. Where we can, an amendment fee of £50.00 per person will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. A change of holiday dates will normally be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and rebooking in which case cancellation charges will apply. Changes may result in the recalculation of the holiday price where, for example, the basis on which the price of the original holiday was calculated has changed. If any member of your party is prevented from travelling, the person(s) concerned may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you) providing we are notified not less than 90 days before departure. Where a transfer to a person of your choice can be made, all costs and charges

incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers 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 You or any member of your party, may cancel your holiday at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person signing the Booking Form and is communicated to us in writing. As we incur costs from the date we confirm your booking we will retain your deposit and in addition apply cancellation charges up to the maximum amount shown below. The amount of cancellation charge shown is a percentage of the total holiday price excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges which are non refundable in any event. These charges are calculated from the date we receive your written notification at our offices. More than 90 days - Deposit only 89-31 days - 50% 30-15 days - 75% 14 days or less - 100% Please note: Most airlines and certain arrangements in this brochure have different cancellation terms than those stated above. These are either noted on the relevant brochure page or will be advised at time of booking or on your confirmation invoice. NOTE: You may be able to reclaim these charges if the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of your holiday insurance policy. 6. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT In the unlikely event that you have any reason to complain or experience any problems with your holiday whilst away, you must immediately inform our local representative or agent (if we have one) and the supplier of the service(s) in question. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to our representative / agent and the supplier as soon as possible. If we do not have or you cannot contact our local representative or agent and any complaint or problem is not resolved to your satisfaction by the supplier, you must contact us in the UK using the contact details we have provided you with during your holiday, giving us full details and a contact number. Until we know about a complaint or problem, we cannot begin to resolve it. If the matter cannot be put right on the spot you must notify us in writing within 28 days of the completion of your holiday and this must be to us at the address shown on the Booking Form. You must quote your booking reference number, holiday number and departure date. For all complaints and claims which do not involve death, personal injury or illness, we regret we cannot accept liability in respect of any complaint or claims which are not notified to us in accordance with this clause. 7. BEHAVIOUR (a) You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point at the correct time and we cannot be liable for any loss or expense suffered if you are not. (b) We reserve the right to refuse a booking or terminate a clients holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in the opinion of ourselves or some other person in authority does or is likely to cause damage, distress, danger or annoyance to other clients, employees, property or to any third party. In the event of such termination our responsibility for you and your holiday immediately ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation to make any refund, pay any compensation or meet any expenses or losses you incur as a result. 8. PASSPORTS, VISAS, HEALTH REQUIREMENTS, & FOREIGN OFFICE ADVICE The passport and visa requirements applicable at the time of printing to British citizens for the holidays we offer are shown on page 104. Requirements may change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. If you or any member of your party is not a British citizen or holds a non British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you are intending to travel. Details of any compulsory health requirements applicable to British citizens for your holiday are shown on page 104. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all recommended vaccinations and health precautions in good time before departure. Details are available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre www.nathnac.org Information on health is contained in the Department of Health leaflet T7 (Health Advice for Travellers) available from the Department of Health by telephone on 0870 1555455 or via its website www.dh.gov.uk and from most Post Offices. For holidays in the EU / EEA you should obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) prior to departure from the Department of Health (see leaflet T7 and the website www.dh.gov.uk). Health requirements and recommendations may change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. It is the party leader’s responsibility to ensure that all members of the party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry all required documentation. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office publishes regularly updated travel information on its website www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo which you are recommended to consult before booking and in good time before departure. 9. THE PRICE OF YOUR HOLIDAY Please note, changes and errors occasionally occur. You must check the price of your chosen holiday at the time of booking. The prices shown in our brochure were calculated on 20 September 2013 We reserve the right to increase / decrease and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed. 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refund. A surcharge or refund (as applicable) will be 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. 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 90 days: Nil 89-29 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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Booking Terms & Conditions 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). (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 (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. (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. 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. (6) Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or is based on any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on and/or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea, rail or road carrier to which any international convention or regulation applies, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if we are found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies to the travel arrangements in question (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention for international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability No 889/2002 for national and international travel by air, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea and COTIF, the Convention on International Travel by Rail). Where a carrier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier for the claim in question. Copies of the applicable international conventions and regulations are available from us on request. (7) Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (2) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers. Additionally we cannot accept liability for any business losses including self employed loss of earnings. 13. ARBITRATION Disputes arising out of, or in connection with your booking which cannot be amicably settled may be referred to arbitration if you so wish under a special scheme arranged by ABTA Ltd and administered independently. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also

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a limit of £25,000 per booking. Neither does it 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. 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. 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. We regret we cannot accept any conditional bookings, i.e. any booking which is specified to be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request. All such bookings will be treated as “standard” bookings subject to the above provisions on special requests. If you or any member of your party has any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday or has any special requirements as a result of any medical condition or disability (including any which affect the booking process), please tell us before you confirm your booking so that we can assist you in considering the suitability of the arrangements and/or making the booking. In any event, you must give us full details in writing at the time of booking and whenever any change in the condition or disability occurs. You must also promptly advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday develops after your booking has been confirmed. If we reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate the particular needs of the person concerned, we must reserve the right to decline their reservation or, if full details are not given at the time of booking or the 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 cannot guarantee accuracy at all times of information given in relation to such activities or excursions or about the area you are visiting generally or that any particular excursion or activity which does not form part of our contract will take place as these services are not under our control. If you feel that any of the activities or excursions referred to in our brochure, on our website and in our other advertising material which are not part of our contract are vital to the enjoyment of your holiday, write to us immediately and we will tell you the latest known situation. If we become aware of any material alterations to area information and/ or such outside activities or excursions which can reasonably be expected to affect your decision to book a holiday with us, we will pass on this information at the time of booking. 17. FINANCIAL SECURITY AND ABTA MEMBERSHIP We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 5421). When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists the flight, accommodation, car hire and/or other services that are financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you 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 for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). *The flights and flight - inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing they are made available in the UK. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. We are a member of ABTA (ABTA number W3550). If your holiday does not include flights, ABTA will financially protect your holiday by ensuring you receive a refund or, if your arrangements include return travel to the UK (other than flights) you are returned to the UK in the event that

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your holiday cannot be provided as a result of our insolvency. Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTA’s 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 immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times. It is possible that flight times may be changed even after tickets have been dispatched - we will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs. Any change in the identity of the carrier, flight timings, and/or aircraft type (if advised) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these conditions. 19. DELAY AND DENIED BOARDING REGULATIONS In the event of any flight delay or cancellation at your UK or overseas point of departure, the airline is responsible for providing such assistance as is legally required by the Denied Boarding Regulations (see below). The ferry, tunnel or rail operator is similarly responsible in relation to any delayed or cancelled sea crossing or international rail departure. Except where otherwise stated in our brochure or on our website, we regret we cannot provide any assistance in such circumstances other than information and advice to the extent we are in a position to do so. 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 compensation or other payment due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, we make any payment to you or a third party which the airline is responsible for in accordance with the Denied Boarding Regulations, you must, when requested, assign to us the rights you have or had to claim the payment in question from the airline. If your airline does not comply with these rules you may complain to the Civil Aviation Authority on 020 7453 6888 or by e-mail to passengercomplaints@caa.co.uk or see www. caa.co.uk - Referring Your Complaint to the CAA. 20. BROCHURE / WEBSITE / ADVERTISING MATERIAL ACCURACY The information contained in our brochure, on our website and in our other advertising material is believed correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing or publication. However, errors may occasionally occur and information may subsequently change. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including the price) with us or your travel agent at the time of booking. 21. SAFETY STANDARDS Please note, it is the requirements and standards of the country in which any services which make up your holiday are provided which apply to those services and not those of the UK. As a general rule, these requirements and standards will not be the same as the UK and may often be lower. 22. BROCHURE VALIDITY This brochure was published on 12 October 2013 and is valid until superceded by a later edition.

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