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Introduction 4 Las Vegas 96 Overview 6 Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Montana 102 Florida 10 Hawaii 116 The Carolinas 30 Mexico 126 New York 38 Cities 136 New England 46 Booking Conditions 144 Canada 58 Carrier Portfolio 147 California 74

ALASKA

Anchorage

BRITISH COLUMBIA ALBERTA CANADA QUÉBEC Calgary Vancouver

Seattle ONTARIO KAUA’I WASHINGTON

O’AHU MONTANA Montréal

Jackson Hole MAUI NEW ENGLAND LANA’I WYOMING San Francisco Toronto Boston NEVADA Salt Lake City New York CALIFORNIA Chicago UTAH Denver Las Vegas COLORADO Washington D.C.

Los Angeles ARIZONA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HAWAI’I San Diego NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Phoenix SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston

LOUISIANA

Orlando New Orleans Tampa FLORIDA

Miami San José del Cabo MEXICO

Mexico City

/ 3 For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Introduction / Welcome to Carrier SPECIALISTS IN LUXURY, TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS WORLDWIDE

The Carrier difference to the airline. Carrier and British Airways cabins, lodges and tented wilderness camps. There is more choice than ever when it have a long established relationship giving Whatever your preference, our reservations comes to booking your holiday. With a us priority to the latest news as well as consultants are available to help you wealth of ideas and information at your access to highly competitive fares across choose the ideal accommodation to suit fingertips, it is tempting to while away hours their network. all your needs. online undertaking your own research into the perfect getaway. This is where Carrier The Carrier experience Carrier Concierge: The Carrier Concierge comes in; we will do the leg work for you. Tailor-made holidays with a difference: is an enhanced complimentary service We know the best holidays in the world, Our expert team are on hand to add a designed to help you get the most out of inside out; saving you significant time and unique dimension to your holiday; take a your holiday. Whilst there is an array of effort while tailor-making the perfect trip trip that combines road, rail, air and sea to attractions in many of our resorts, the most for you. enjoy the best of the USA, mix lazy beach popular can get booked months in advance, days with a ranch holiday or blend a back whilst others are hidden gems known only A dedicated person at Carrier will manage to nature National Park stay with a vibrant to a few. Our Concierge consultants have your travel arrangements from start to city such as San Francisco, Las Vegas or a wealth of knowledge and contacts to finish. They will get to know what truly Seattle; whatever you envision, we can organise everything for you to create truly matters to you and will take personal offer a wealth of suggestions. unique and unforgettable memories. responsibility to translate that into your ideal holiday. You’re in safe hands; our Exceptional local knowledge: Book with Carrier in confidence expert consultants handpick hotels, resorts With first-hand experience of holidaying When you book with Carrier you may rest and lodges with enduring appeal and in many of the destinations we offer, our assured that your holiday is fully protected. superlative standards and take regular advice is second to none; whether it’s We are ABTA bonded and all of our flight- trips to re-familiarise themselves with our advising on the optimum time to see Polar inclusive holidays are financially protected properties and destinations, meaning you Bears in Canada, the best spot to watch by the Civil Aviation Authority’s ATOL receive genuine recommendations that the Ball Drop in New York on New Year’s scheme. We also work closely with our will ensure your adventures are nothing Eve or where to stay for an up close and specialist travel agents to ensure that all short of unforgettable. personal view of American Bison at Grand aspects of your booking are secure. Teton National Park, our team can offer a Carrier’s trusted partners whole host of insider tips. Our team in the UK is contactable 24/7, Ours is a relationship based-business 365 days a year. You will always have and the effect of having the Carrier team Family-friendly: At Carrier we know personal assistance, whether that is negotiating on your behalf should not be how special a family holiday is and how during the booking process or while underestimated; it can make a profound important it is that your children are well you are away. difference to your holiday. Our featured catered for. Several hotels and resorts have hotels are often in high demand, especially outstanding children’s clubs with a myriad Our high service levels have been in peak seasons. We have a long standing of facilities and imaginative activities for independently recognised with multiple partnership with many of them and as such, your little ones, from Junior Golf at Four awards. Carrier has won the coveted are well positioned to ensure our guests Seasons Whistler in the summer to city fun ‘Favourite Tour Operator’ award as voted are particularly well taken care of, and with the International Spy Museum by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller on occasion securing hotels or particular in Washington D.C. magazine more times than any other rooms that are ‘fully booked’. Carrier is one company over the past decade, and we have of a handful of travel companies in the UK A diverse range of accommodation also won several national travel industry to have achieved British Airways Preferred options: For every kind of holiday we have accolades, including ‘Luxury Tour Operator Partner status, in recognition of how the perfect place to stay; from lavish private of the Year’ from TTG Luxury and important Carrier customers are villas and plantation homes to intimate log Advantage Travel Centres.

/ 4 / 5 Welcome to Carrier For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Florida and the overwhelming silence of the great welcomes its guests in inimitable style with Exuberant and exciting, the Sunshine forested wildernesses. Take a guided hike to fragrant floral garlands and gentle service, its State is a revelation. Certainly its fabulous spot grizzly bears and wolves; ride GoldLeaf gracious resort hideaways promising ultimate Overview / theme parks are a major draw for families Service on the Rocky Mountaineer past snow- relaxation and restoration. Sway to the strains and Disney-mad kids, yet delve a little capped mountains and sparkling blue lakes. of romantic Hawaiian music before settling deeper and you will find captivating Art down with a sundowner by Waikiki Beach. Deco neighbourhoods, a vibrant Latino California spirit, alligator-infested backwaters and an Like a series of frames from a movie, Mexico USA, Mexico endless array of sandy beaches where the California’s iconic landmarks roll into view. The slender cape of Baja Peninsula is a rollerblading, iron pumping locals are a The Golden Gate Bridge rising from the mist, paradise for those seeking true escape. joy to watch. the glamorous shops on Rodeo Drive, the Unwind in unabashed luxury, relaxing and tranquil vineyards of Napa Valley. Ride the rejuvenating to one’s heart’s content, the & Canada The Carolinas trams round San Francisco, breeze down perfect destination after exploring the North and South Carolina encompass a huge to Carmel or drive along the stunning thriving metropolis of Mexico City with its THE NORTH AMERICAN CONTINENT OFFERS DIVERSITY QUITE LIKE NO variety of cultural and scenic attractions, coast to San Diego and savour the city’s rich history, world-class museums, eclectic South Carolina billing itself “as the home of Spanish flavour. dining and most notably of all countless OTHER, FROM THE ICONIC CITIES, ROLLING PLAINS AND SPECTACULAR NATIONAL smiling faces and beautiful places” whilst its artistic discoveries. PARKS OF THE USA TO THE INSPIRING OPEN SPACES OF CANADA – EPITOME OF northern compatriot is a ‘land of diversity, Las Vegas THE GREAT OUTDOORS. history, culture and charm’. Ostentatious glitz surrounds every hotel and Cities: Chicago, Washington D.C., casino – a walk down the Strip is an assault on Toronto, Seattle, New Orleans New York the senses as you pass pyramids, staggering Chicago’s breathtaking skyline is the New York bursts with non-stop energy. So fountain displays, Romanesque opulence and backdrop to a relaxed waterfront lifestyle, many sights are must-sees, from the Empire gondoliers punting along canals. Soak up the the beauty of the Great Lakes is not to be State Building to Chinatown, the Statue of sheer extravagance – this is full-on America. missed. Washington D.C. offers much more Liberty to the shows on Broadway. Dive into than just politics, from museums to great a jazz club in Greenwich Village or indulge on Arizona, Utah, Wyoming & shopping and dining. Seattle, with its glowing Fifth Avenue – and don’t leave town without Montana Olympic Mountains and the green coniferous jumping in a horse and carriage for a trot In Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, life moves at a forests, all combine to give it the name The through Central Park. laconic pace. Float above the cacti in a Emerald City. New Orleans is a vibrant city hot air balloon, take a flight over the Grand renowned for music, especially Jazz. Absorb New England Canyon or ride amongst Utah’s old outlaw the Southern charm of America’s Deep South The states that comprise New England hideouts before being cosseted in a desert spa. with Creole and Cajun specialties. Toronto’s display a surprising diversity, laying a wealth Wyoming’s National Parks bring a chance to iconic CN Tower nestles amongst the city’s of recreational opportunities at the feet of the view nature at its most magnificent, whilst soaring skyscrapers, surrounded by the green seasoned traveller. Pretty villages and steeple ‘Big Sky’ Montana is dotted with numerous spaces of Queens Park and High Park, this city churches contrast with forested mountains luxury ranches. metropolis is very diverse. Take time out, and and shorelines plied by whale-watching boats. indulge in one of the numerous theatre shows Hawaii the city has on offer. Canada Classic vistas of swaying palms by picture From the cosmopolitan buzz of Vancouver, perfect beaches; enchanting private islands to the pristine and inspirational Lake Louise far from the madding crowd. Hawaii Silver Shadow

USA, Mexico & Canada / Cruising THE NORTH AMERICAN CONTINENT BRINGS A MYRIAD CHOICE TO THE DISCERNING CRUISER

From Alaska’s snow-capped volcanoes to New England’s crimson and gold coastlines. Setting sail from the States, you can also explore the less visited destinations of Central America and the Caribbean, including the awe-inspiring Panama Canal, the Mayan influences of Mexico and some of the less visited tropical islands of the Lesser Antilles.

Crystal, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn and Silversea form our portfolio of carefully- selected cruise partners who all offer an extensive range of itineraries throughout the continent, and our Sales Consultants can help you make the most of your stay and arrange your pre- and post-cruise accommodations.

/ 8 / 9 Cruising For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Florida A ROLLERCOASTER EXPERIENCE, FROM ORLANDO’S THRILLING THEME PARKS TO THE ART DECO CHIC AND LAID-BACK VIBE IN MIAMI AND RELAXED RESORTS OF THE GULF AND KEYS. A Taste Of Florida When To Go Florida is blessed with year-round sunshine and long days. It is warm and dry in the winter, and hot and humid in the summer, when short, heavy showers can be expected.

GMT -5 hours Flying Time London to Orlando 9 hours 30 minutes, London to Miami / Tampa 9 hours 45 minutes

Walt Disney World Resort Universal Orlando Resort™ Astronaut Encounters in Florida Superhero favourites and classic film There are few things quite as compelling as From Character Dining to exclusive VIP characters make Universal’s Islands of space, which makes this signature complex Tours, it’s the unique touches that make Adventure™ one of the most exciting theme a must-visit for all. Commemorate the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida such parks for children. From soaring above Heroes & Legends past and present at the a valuable experience. Two iconic events, Hogwarts™ on a state-of-the-art ride to United States Astronaut Hall of Fame®, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party sampling authentic Butterbeer™, The before savouring lunch with a real-life and Very Merry Christmas Party, bring Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ brings astronaut. The Shuttle Launch Experience® enchanting parades and performances to the much-loved series to life in the most within the majestic Space Shuttle Atlantis® Magic Kingdom Park. For those wishing to innovative of ways. Experience this and takes guests on an eight and a half-minute uncover the magic, the Keys to the Kingdom more as a VIP, with a private escort, priority simulated space flight. Behind-the-scenes Tour takes guests on a remarkable behind- front-of-the-line access to all rides and tour of the Launch Control Center provides the-scenes adventure through the staff attractions, exclusive behind-the-scenes a fascinating insight into America’s most underground network. tours and reserved seating at live shows. iconic spaceport.

Enchanting Everglades The subtropical landscape of the Florida Everglades attracts hikers, nature enthusiasts FLORIDA and everyone in between, with a 65 foot Universal observation tower offering panoramic views Walt Disney Orlando Resort™  from its northern entrance. Perhaps one of World Resort Orlando the most exhilarating ways to experience the Clearwater Beach Everglades is onboard an airboat ride through Tampa the mangrove tunnels, spotting an array of Sarasota wildlife through the foliage. Those seeking a Palm Beach more tranquil experience can take a private Carrier Recommends boat excursion to the remote Everglades, Naples where the gentle manatees congregate from The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes 14 Everglades Miami April through to October. National Park Key Biscayne Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World ®Resort 15 Florida Fairways Key West Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 17 From Miami to the East Coast, diverse and high-calibre golf experiences wait around Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 17 every corner in Florida. Referred to as the Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando® 19 The Breakers 25 Golf Capital, Naples is home to over 35 golf Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando® 19 Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa 25 courses in the heart of the city, whilst Orlando Opal Sands Resort 22 boasts the big names: Tom Fazio, Jack The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne 26 Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Arnold Palmer to Sandpearl Resort 22 Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach 26 name but a few. For a golfing experience like The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota 23 The Setai 27 no other, our dedicated Concierge can hire a The Resort at Longboat Key Club 23 1 Hotel South Beach 27 personal golf buggy for your service, arrange your preferred tee-off times or even organise a The Ritz-Carlton, Naples 24 Faena Hotel Miami Beach 27 private golf lesson with a professional. Inn on 5th 24 Orlando Villas 28

/ 13 For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Orlando / The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

582 rooms and suites 15 minutes from Orlando Airport discerning palates, with chef Van Aken’s £1630pp in low season acclaimed cuisine presented at Norman’s, £2325pp in high season casual poolside fare at Bleu and a Spa Café including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a for lighter options. A splendid menu of spa room only basis. Room upgrades available. services includes wellness programmes and beauty treatments based upon the citrus Taking inspiration from the grand palazzos fruits of Florida. of Italy, this exceptional 500 acre oasis at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, brings elegance to one of the world’s most Universal Orlando Resort™ and SeaWorld® popular vacation spots. The estate abounds are close by, with transportation provided, with lush natural gardens and lakes, its whilst on-site there are three pools, richly-appointed rooms and suites offering including a Lazy River Pool and Greg every amenity, together with unforgettable Norman-designed 18-hole golf course with a balcony views of gardens and lakes. Children unique Golf Caddie Concierge programme. are royally welcomed, having a separate A full Ritz Kids programme, designed by check-in and receiving a gift on arrival. Jean-Michel Cousteau, ensures that younger Dining here will satisfy even the most guests are actively entertained.

Above: Kayaking on Shingle Creek Below: Swimming Pool

Above: Family Swimming Pool Right: Park View Room

Orlando / Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

443 rooms and suites 30 minutes from Orlando Airport

Prices from £1740pp in low season £2145pp in high season including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a parks and can even opt for balconied rooms Capa Steakhouse combine sizzle with room only basis. Room upgrades available. overlooking the Magic Kingdom’s nightly sparkle as fireworks light the horizon. fireworks. Adults can unwind on the links of Immerse the family in signature Four the Tom Fazio-designed championship golf Children can play at Explorer Island, the Seasons comfort whilst being on the very course, enjoy a romantic couple’s massage five acre water park replete with a climbing doorstep of a fantasia of Disney attractions. in the spa or sip a by the adults-only wall, outdoor pool, water slides, video gaming Set inside Walt Disney World Resort pool. Enjoy a Good Morning Breakfast with centre, lazy river, splash zone with interactive Resort in Florida, just minutes from Magic Goofy & Pals at Ravello restaurant, savour fountain and complimentary Kids For All Kingdom Park and the legendary Epcot, delicious ice creams and cookies at Lickety Seasons programme, whilst teenagers can families will be moments from all four theme Split, while evenings in the rooftop Spanish socialise at their own hangout.

/ 14 / 15 Florida For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Hotel Exterior Below right: Hotel Lobby

Orlando /

Four theme parks and two water parks create a tantalising mix at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida where families and couples Disney’s Grand Floridian can find equal pleasure. Classic Disney characters make children’s dreams come true inMagic Kingdom Park, whilst Epcot plays host to around-the-globe attractions and space-age adventures. From Toy Story to Star Wars, Disney’s Hollywood Studios brings Resort & Spa

big-name favourites to life, whilst safaris and jungle treks entice all ages at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. 900 rooms and suites 30 minutes from Orlando Airport

Carrier Recommends Prices from Stately guestrooms are spacious and • Hoist the sails in Arendelle and set out £2710pp in low season modern - most have a private balcony. into the wondrous wintery world of £2905pp in high season Sparkling chandeliers and gas lamps evoke Frozen Ever After! at Epcot. Celebrate including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a a turn-of-the-century ambience, with and sing during a very special “Summer room only basis. Room upgrades available. gourmet Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant Snow Day” with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, further echoing the refined Victorian theme. Kristoff and friends! Victorian elegance meets modern Guests can dine at a variety of venues which • Pandora – The World of Avatar. sophistication at this lavish bayside resort encompass American fare, seafood and Discover an all-new land that celebrates hotel. Relax in the sumptuous lobby, bask light meals. Facilities include a lagoon-side the magic of nature at Disney’s Animal on the white-sand beach, and indulge in a beach and marina, pools, waterslides, tennis, Kingdom Park. luxurious massage. Disney’s flagship resort watersports and a spa, with five golf courses • The magnificent firework show Star hotel is on the edge of the Seven Seas nearby. Complimentary transportation Wars: A Galactic Spectacular at Disney’s Lagoon, connected to Epcot and Magic throughout the Walt Disney World Resort Hollywood Studios presents the epic Kingdom Park by a direct monorail system. in Florida is available for all guests. saga like never before with state- of-the-art projection effects, lasers and pyrotechnics.

Carrier Concierge Left: Hotel Exterior Let Carrier pre-book park and attraction Below Left: Double Room passes before you travel, to ensure availability. Popular rides, shows and restaurants – especially Character Dining – are in high demand during UK school holidays and USA public holidays. To avoid Orlando / disappointment, we highly recommend you begin planning as soon as your holiday is Disney’s Animal confirmed. Contact the Carrier Concierge team for recommendations on 0161 491 7588 Kingdom Lodge or email [email protected]. 972 rooms and suites Above: Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, Magic Kingdom Park 30 minutes from Orlando Airport

Guests staying at a Walt Disney Hotel enjoy the following Prices from £1845pp in low season accommodations having balconies from benefits when pre-booking tickets: £2045pp in high season where you can watch zebras, gazelles and • MyMagic+ a complimentary online booking tool - personalise your visit, view suggested including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a giraffes meandering by. The excitement is itineraries, link tickets and store arrangements in one central place prior to arrival room only basis. Room upgrades available. non-stop - join a private three hour VIP • MyMagic+ is also accessible in the resort via the mobile app to keep track of and modify your guided safari trek to witness some of the plans including dining reservations and DisneyFastPass+ selections Feel the beating heart of Africa in the middle resort’s 300 species of animals or chill out by • Pre-book, shows and attractions up to 60 days pior to arrival and dining,180 days of Orlando. Disney’s expansive resort houses the Uzima zero-entry swimming pool with • Reserve Disney’s FastPass+ selections in advance for popular rides and attractions one of the largest animal theme parks in the its 67 foot long slide and squirting venus including Character Greetings, viewing areas for parades and firework shows world, offering opportunities to get up close flytraps. There are animal-themed activities • Guests receive a MagicBand upon check-in – charge food, beverages and merchandise to to wildlife in themed areas such as Discovery for children. Eat at two award-winning your room account, check-in at Disney FastPass+ Entrances, connect to Disney PhotoPass Island, Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Asia and restaurants, Jiko The Cooking Place and images, enter theme and water parks (with valid admission) DinoLand USA. In the hotel, African artefacts Boma where the menu explores the rich ©Disney Above: Dumbo Ride, Magic Kingdom Park abound beneath thatched ceilings; flavours of the African continent.

/ 16 / 17 Florida For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Standard Double Room Universal Orlando Resort™ Below right: Exterior Pool

Discover the ultimate adrenalin-fuelled adventure at Universal Orlando Resort™. Three thrilling theme parks offer an abundance Orlando / of memorable experiences for all the family to enjoy. Feel like a film star at Universal Studios Florida™ with an array of attractions inspired by movie classics, or step into Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, renowned for its ground-breaking rides and Hard Rock Hotel® mesmerising shows. Embrace the Waturi way of island life at the newly opened Universal’s Volcano Bay™, a South Pacific themed water park with heart-pounding water adventures that twist and turn from dizzying heights into turquoise waters. at Universal Orlando®

650 rooms and suites Carrier Recommends 30 minutes from Orlando Airport • The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® for an eye-popping, pulse-pounding high- Prices from flat panel TV; Kids Suites are the perfect definition 3-D thrill ride £1385pp in low season choice for families with teenagers as they • The Jurassic Park River Adventure ride for £1775pp in high season feature a separate adjoining kids room. For electrifying dinosaur encounters including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a a touch of luxury opt, for the Rock Royalty • A spellbinding adventure at The Wizarding room only basis. Room upgrades available. accommodation, offering enhanced in-room World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley™ amenities, complimentary breakfast and • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem provides Aptly described as a showstopper, this Hard access to the private Rock Royalty Lounge. mischievous chaos Rock Hotel pulls out all the stops to thrill, Enjoy non-stop fun in the 2,000 square foot • Careen through winding lava tubes, spin entertain and pamper in equal measure. pool complete with an underwater sound wildly in the deep volcanic gorge on the Set in the heart of Universal Orlando® system, 260 foot slide and sand beach. zero gravity adventure of Maku Puihi it’s a family friendly haven comprising of Exceptional dining options include premier Round Raft Rides™ rooms and suites with all modern amenities steaks and seafood at The Palm Steakhouse, including an MP3 docking station and HD and poolside snacks at The Beach Club. Carrier Concierge Let Carrier pre-book park and attraction passes before you travel, to ensure availability. Popular rides, shows and restaurants – especially Character Dining Left: Deluxe Room Below left: Portfino Water Taxi – are in high demand during UK school holidays and USA public holidays. To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend you begin planning as soon as your holiday is confirmed. Contact the Carrier Concierge Orlando / team for recommendations on 0161 491 7588 or email [email protected]. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Above: Universal Studios® at Universal Orlando® Guests of Loews PortofinoBay Hotel 750 rooms and suites and Hard Rock Hotel® receive: 30 minutes from Orlando Airport • FREE Universal Express ℠ Unlimited ride access to skip the regular lines at enjoy a personal concierge, hors d’oeuvres particpating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal’s Islands of Prices from and evening drinks. Innovative menus with Adventure™ - a benefit worth up to $89 per person, per day* £1340pp in low season a Mediterranean twist are available in a • Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano £1665pp in high season choice of dining venues including breakfast Bay™, one hour before the theme park opens* including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a at Trattoria del Porto and refined fare at • Complimentary transportation to and from Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands room only basis. Room upgrades available. Bice Ristorante. Amenities include the lively Beach Pool with a Roman aqueduct-themed of Adventure™, Universal’s Volcano Bay™ and CityWalk™ Situated on the site of Universal Orlando water slide and sandy beach, the serene • Priority seating at restaurants throughout the resort Resort™, just steps from Universal Studios® Villa and Hillside pools with private cabana • Universal Orlando® character appearances with some of your favourite theme park characters and Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, the rentals, dive-in movies, relaxing therapies at • Resort-wide charging privileges - use your hotel room key card to charge food and Italian resort of Portofino has been lovingly the Mandara Spa® and supervised children’s merchandise purchases at Universal Orlando® locations** recreated, from its cobbled streets to its programme. Golf aficionados benefit from • Delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the resort to your on-site hotel room outdoor cafés. Italian furnishings grace preferential tee off times at some of Orlando’s * Valid theme park admission ticket required ** Valid with credit card transactions only spacious rooms, with views over manicured finest golf courses including Grand Cypress

HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. grounds, whilst guests at the Club Lounge Golf Club. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. Above: The Incredible Hulk Coaster®

/ 18 / 19 Florida For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Suggested Florida Family Itinerary Days 1-5 Fly to Orlando, on arrival transfer Favourites to Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort for a 5 night stay (RO) 14 nights from £7830 per family, based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing Days 6-9 Collect your hire car and drive to Orlando award-winning beach providing the focus the Gulf Coast for a 4 night stay at Bathed in year-round warmth, Orlando is for family activities, while couples will love Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach the nerve centre of theme park thrills. Its to stroll along the Beach Walk Promenade. (RO) myriad attractions include Magic Kingdom Over a 100 years old this year, it’s a place to Park at Walt Disney World® Resort to combine fun and relaxation with a sense of Days 10-14 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at history. Head to Naples for an eclectic mix Drive from Clearwater to Palm Universal Orlando® Resort, there’s a world of restaurants, or to Longboat Key for a truly Beach, stay at The Breakers, Palm for everyone to escape into. LEGOLAND® laid-back vibe and a spot of turtle watching. Beach for a 5 night stay (RO) Florida Resort’s unique rides will delight Prepare for up-close animal ecounters at families with younger children, whilst the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Day 15 range of impressive golf courses will keep Return your hire car to Miami Airport parents entertained. Universal’s Islands of Palm Beach for the return flight back to the UK Adventure™ offers an array of remarkable Playground of the wealthy, the Gold Coast rides, shows and interactive experiences that offers a rich and diverse holiday experience. bring children’s fairy tales and comic book Golfers can test their skills on dozens of Prices include all economy international heroes to life. After an exhilarating day of courses, from executive to championship, flights, accommodation, meals and transfers as specified and 9 days all- exploring the parks, indulge in a sumptuous with plenty of mini-golf for future players, inclusive car hire. beauty treatment at one of Orlando’s whilst a stroll along Worth Drive brings the premier spas. chance to explore zingy designer boutiques RO - Room Only and dine in high-end restaurants. Theatres, The Gulf Coast galleries and museums add to the appeal, Blessed with hundreds of miles of sugar or simply stretch out on the excellent sandy white beaches, the Gulf Coast is a place to beaches that grace the beautiful coastline. snorkel, boogie board and enjoy the sybaritic If you’re interested in equestrian sports, seafront vibe – a perfect complement to the pay a visit to Wellington – acclaimed for its theme park action of Orlando. Clearwater international polo events. is one of the coast’s prime destinations, its

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Clearwater Beach / Sarasota / Opal Sands Resort The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

230 rooms and suites 266 rooms and suites 40 minutes from Tampa Airport 55 minutes from Tampa Airport

Prices from Prices from £1560pp in low season private balconies framing beguiling views £1295pp in low season £1685pp in high season of the Gulf of Mexico. Produce from local £1930pp in high season served throughout the day. Dine on coastal including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a farmers and fishermen stars on the menu including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a cuisine and sizzling fare at The Beach Club room only basis. Room upgrades available. of the Sea-Guini restaurant, popular for room only basis. Room upgrades available. Grill and enjoy fresh local seafood at Jack handmade signature pastas, Neapolitan Dusty, where delectable crafted Set on the pedestrian-friendly Beach pizzas and local seafood specialities; lively This signature Ritz-Carlton landmark is set on make a great after-dinner beverage. Guests Walk, just steps from Pier 60 with its conversations accompanied by artisanal Florida’s Gulf Coast, within close proximity have access to the pristine white beaches convivial eateries and lively nightlife, this cocktails can be enjoyed at the beachfront to the lively shops and restaurants of Sarasota. of the Beach Club, just three miles away contemporary beach retreat immediately Sandbar. Submit mind and body to a spot of Spacious rooms and suites – all with Egyptian from the hotel, whilst ocean minerals and captivates with its impressive curving deep pampering in the luxurious Opal Spa, linens and premium Asprey bath essentials essential oils aid rejuvenation in the spa. architecture and welcoming family or relax by the tropical Gulf-front pool whilst – offer views over the marina or city; The The Ritz Kids programme will keep children ambience. An ocean-inspired colour palette yoga and Pilates sessions are popular; use of Ritz-Carlton Club Level offers lavish services entertained for hours; golfers will enjoy the distinguishes the chic guest rooms and suites, resort bicycles are complimentary. Children’s including a dedicated concierge with an array challenges of the Tom Fazio-designed 18- all featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and activities are available in high season. of beverage and culinary food presentations hole championship course.

Left: Swimming Pool Left: Swimming Pool Below left: Hotel Exterior Below left: Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite

Sarasota / Clearwater Beach / The Resort at Sandpearl Resort Longboat Key Club

249 rooms and suites 223 rooms and suites 35 minutes from Tampa Airport 1 hour 20 minutes from Tampa Airport

Prices from spacious One and Two-bedroom Suites, Prices from Gulf, lagoon or on-site golf course. With its £1320pp in low season ideal for families, feature full gourmet £1270pp in low season tranquil spa, extensive swimming pool and £1815pp in high season kitchens, dining areas and private furnished £1705pp in high season sugar-white sands, The Resort at Longboat including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a balconies. Dine to the sound of lapping waves including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a Key Club is the ideal place to relax after room only basis. Room upgrades available. at Caretta on the Gulf, Clearwater’s only room only basis. Room upgrades available. an action-packed week visiting Orlando’s AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, known for attractions. Multiple dining encompasses With its enviable location on 700 metres of its seasonally-inspired cuisine and fabulous Idyllically-positioned on a barrier island in classic Italian cuisine at Portofino in the pristine sugar- white sand beach, the resort tasting menu, complete with sommelier- the Gulf of Mexico, this family-friendly resort marina and fresh seafood at the five-star is the perfect place to laze after experiencing selected wine pairings. There’s sushi and manages to maintain the feel of a tropical Sands Pointe Restaurant. Camp Loggerhead the non-stop thrills of Orlando’s mega theme speciality drinks in the Caretta Lounge, or try island hideaway whilst being within easy offers countless activites for younger guests, parks. Relax into warmly-decorated guest the succulent meat and fish over at the Tate reach of the shops, theatres and museums of whilst sports enthusiasts can perfect their accommodation in tones which reflect the Island Grill. Stretch out beside Sandpearl’s Sarasota. Elegant accommodations feature swing at the Tennis Gardens facility or over beachside setting and offers spectacular zero-entry lagoon-style pool, while Camp either a kitchenette or full kitchen and boast 45 holes of golf at the Harbourside Golf views of Clearwater and Mandalay Bay. The Ridley will entertain younger guests. spacious private balconies overlooking the Course and Islandside Courses.

/ 22 / 23 Florida For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Coastal View Room Right: Swimming Pool Below right: Terrazza Restaurant Below right: Atlantic Guestroom

Naples / Palm Beach / The Ritz-Carlton, Naples The Breakers

450 rooms and suites 540 rooms and suites 2 hours from Miami Airport, 1 hour 20 minutes from Miami Airport, 10 minutes from Naples Airport 15 minutes from Palm Beach Airport

Prices from are especially spoilt for choice, with up to Prices from £2190pp in low season seven restaurants and bars offering countless £1695pp in low season and resort or ocean views. Fronting the half £3265pp in high season variety. Savour hot and cold delicacies at £2885pp in high season mile of private beach is the Tropical Beach including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a Bites, enjoy impeccable fine dining at The including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a Club with its four oceanside pools and five room only basis. Room upgrades available. Grill or experience a taste of Italy at Terrazza. room only basis. Room upgrades available. whirlpools. Dining options are varied, with The resort’s spa features steam rooms, saunas nine à la carte restaurants ranging from the Overlooking three miles of sugar-white and an outdoor mineral pool, whilst other A spectacular resort destination on casual grill to fine dining. There are two sands, this family-friendly resort is regarded recreational activities include two heated Florida’s Atlantic coast right in the heart 18-hole golf courses, watersports and tennis as one of the finest on Florida’s West Coast swimming pools and floodlit tennis. Younger of Palm Beach. Emerging from a recent courts. Enjoy complimentary fitness classes thanks to its exceptional location and first- guests will enjoy the hands-on activities resort enhancement, The Breakers boasts daily, as well as access to Ocean Fitness, class facilities. The elegantly-appointed centred around the natural world at the a contemporary elegance and casual the indoor-outdoor oceanfront fitness accommodations range from Coastal View Ritz Kids Nature’s Wonders programme. sophistication perfectly in tune with its experience. A programme of activities will Rooms to Presidential Suites, with most A picturesque walk through the mangroves beachfront setting. Rooms and suites feature keep the children entertained and the Spa benefiting from private balconies. Gourmands leads guests to the pristine beachfront. custom-made furniture, marble bathrooms offers the ultimate in indulgence.

Left: Club Level Room Left: Club Lounge Below left: Hotel Lobby Below left: Breeze Ocean Kitchen

Palm Beach / Naples / Eau Palm Beach Inn on 5th Resort & Spa

119 rooms and suites 310 rooms and suites 2 hours from Miami Airport, 1 hour 15 minutes from Miami Airport, 10 minutes from Naples Airport 30 minutes from Palm Beach Airport and suites, the Club Level accommodations Prices from boasting an extravaganza of exclusive Prices from refreshing ocean breezes. Club Level rooms £1130pp in low season benefits such as a separate check-in, £1785pp in low season offer culinary presentations in the Club £1650pp in high season cocktail and appetiser presentations and a £2855pp in high season Lounge, with a dedicated concierge. Dining including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a dedicated concierge. In addition to prime including flights and 7 nights accommodation on a includes the Mediterranean-influenced room only basis. Room upgrades available. steaks, seafood and sushi, Ocean Prime is room only basis. Room upgrades available. Temple Orange and oceanside Breeze Ocean noted for its ten-layer carrot cake, while Kitchen, whilst the lively terrace, complete The eclectic sophistication of fashionable Stone Crab claws draw evening diners There is a distinct Mediterranean air to with firepit, is the place to see and be seen. Fifth Avenue South with its decidedly to Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab this secluded beachfront resort on the For pure indulgence, retreat to the Eau Spa original galleries, shops and gourmet House. Soak up the sun in the flower-filled exclusive southern tip of Palm Beach. or cool down by the pools, play tennis or restaurants is the setting for this most courtyard, take a dip in the heated pool Combining European elegance with enjoy watersports from the pristine beach. prestigious of boutique hotels. Wafted by or revive the senses with ultra-indulgent Floridian décor, guest rooms feature Children will enjoy the activities available in sea breezes from the Gulf of Mexico, the spa treatments, including the heavenly custom-made furnishings with the latest AquaNuts, whilst Coast is a dedicated lounge property comprises contemporary rooms chocolate, raspberry and sugar scrub. technology; balconies engage senses with with entertainment for teenagers.

/ 24 / 25 Florida For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Dune Burgers on the Beach Below: Swimming Pool Below right: One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite Miami Beach / The Setai experience. An Eastern atmosphere pervades the accommodations – baths clad Key Biscayne / 130 suites in black granite, rooms adorned with silk 20 minutes from Miami Airport fabrics, rainfall-style showers and daybed The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne seating. Savour modern Asian cuisine at Prices from the newly- opened restaurant, Jaya, or try 450 rooms and suites £725pp in low season the Pool & Beach Bar for more casual fare 20 minutes from Miami Airport £1105pp in high season accompanied by stunning ocean vistas. An including 3 nights accommodation on a room only array of treatments and therapies await Prices from basis. Room upgrades available. at THE SPA by THĒMAĒ PARIS, where £415pp in low season dining destination transports guests to an specialities include the Shiatsu massage. £815pp in high season oceanfront Mexican restaurant, Cantina This intimate oceanfront resort is designed Three pools and water pods offer beachside including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Beach; Old Havana at the bar lounge, with an Art Deco style and infused with relaxation; watersports beckon those seeking basis. Room upgrades available. RUMBAR; contemporary marketplace space and light, offering a uniquely private more lively recreations. café, Key Pantry; the sands of St. Tropez Relax into this glorious haven surrounded at Dune Burgers on the Beach; and by golden sands, gentle waters and towering the newest addition featuring coastal palms just 20 minutes from buzzing cuisine, Lightkeepers. A tropical-inspired Miami Beach / Miami. Rooms and suites offer ocean or destination spa and fitness centre awaits island views, with a family-friendly Club to pamper guests, while recreational 1 Hotel and Lincoln Road, this beachfront boutique Lounge featuring complimentary food and activities include world-class tennis at the hotel is conveniently located near to all of beverage presentations throughout the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Centre, watersports, South Beach South Beach’s attractions. Keeping an eye on day and personalised service. The resort’s nearby golf, and Ritz Kids programme. eco-friendly attributes, light and airy rooms, 425 rooms and suites suites and residences feature reclaimed 30 minutes from Miami Airport driftwood-lined walls, organic linens and custom-made hemp-blend mattresses by Prices from Keesta. Prime steaks dominate the menu at Left: Swimming Pool £715pp in low season STK, while the Sand Box is the place for laid- Below left: One Bedroom Oceanfront Suite £1090pp in high season back tacos and tortillas, with Nativ Made including 3 nights accommodation on a room only focusing on organic fare. Rejuvenate in the basis. Room upgrades available. Bamford Haybarn Spa, cool off in one of the four pools or relax in one of the full-service Standing on Collins Avenue and just a mile cabanas on the rooftop. Hire a Citi Bike for Sunny Isles Beach / from the world-renowned Art Deco District exploring the beachfront boardwalks. Acqualina Resort Above: Cabana Swimming Pool

Saxony Suite Living Room & Spa on the Beach Miami Beach / Below: 98 rooms and suites in heart of the historic mid-beach area close 30 minutes from Miami Airport Faena Hotel to the city’s rich cultural offerings. Guest display the unmistakable design touch of rooms and suites blend late Deco flair with Prices from Isabel Tragash. Guest rooms having marble Miami Beach up-to-the moment touches, many with £740pp in low season floors, classic furnishings and a Jacuzzi tub; entrancing vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, £1290pp in high season suites encompassing a full gourmet kitchen 169 rooms and suites Biscayne Bay or Miami. Argentinian chef including 3 nights accommodation on a room and to-die-for ocean vistas. Savour the 30 minutes from Miami Airport Francis Mallmann, fans the flames of only basis. Room upgrades available. culinary delights of Italy’s Abruzzi region culinary desire with his open-fire kitchen at Il Hulino New York, go international at Prices from and gaucho-influenced dishes in Los Fuego’s; Reminiscent of a Mediterranean villa and AQ by Acqualina or settle down beachside £740pp in low season Pao by Paul Qui revels in creating innovative resting on 400 feet of glistening Atlantic to sample the delights of the Costa Grill. £1240pp in high season Asian cuisine. The Saxony Bar and The shoreline, the Acqualina lies temptingly Recreational facilities include three including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Living Room are convivial venues for a close to the luxury outlets of Bal Harbour swimming pools, the Oceanfront fitness basis. Room upgrades available. catch-up with friends. Recreations range and the myriad attractions of Miami centre, beachfront yoga, the luxurious from an outdoor pool, a beach club and the Beach, South Beach, Hollywood and Fort Acqualina Spa by ESPA and the marine Conceived by Alan Faena, the Faena Tierra Santa Spa. Enjoy live entertainment Lauderdale. Accommodations range from biology-focused programme, AcquaMarine radiates 1950’s glamour with a South in the European Opera House-inspired guest rooms to two-bedrooms suites and for children aged 5 to 12 years. American warm spirit, conveniently located Faena Theatre.

/ 26 / 27 Florida For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Florida / Orlando Villas With different sizes, styles and budgets to choose from, jetsetters are spoilt for choice when it comes to private villas. Our portfolio of villas features a diverse range of properties from 2 to 16 bedrooms, all within easy reach of the Sunshine State’s most popular tourist draws such as Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Universal Studios Florida®, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and Discovery Cove®. Some are close to golf courses, others in high-end vacation home communities, convenient for shopping and cultural highlights.

Discover our favourite private villas, Reunion Resort 463 handpicked by our experts… * 7 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms Locations: * Sleeps 21 guests Reunion Resort 9000 A beautifully scalloped, azure blue swimming * Champions Gate * 10 bedroom all with en suite bathrooms pool beckon and plush movie theatre * Emerald Island Resort * Sleeps 24 guests epitomise Florida living at its finest. Up to 21 * Encore Resort at Reunion Big enough to accommodate the grandest guests can unwind here in utmost opulence, * Formosa Gardens of get-togethers, this ritzy mansion boasts enhanced by a fully equipped kitchen, a choice ten spacious en suite bedrooms sleeping of dining areas, large furnished balconies and * Reunion Resort up to 24 guests, all just five miles from the first class relaxational amenities. Children * Solana Resort enchantment of Walt Disney World Resort will adore having their own Harry Potter or * Solterra Resort in Florida. Open-plan living areas are Snow White-themed room. * Windsor at Westside Resort complemented by a vast home theatre, gym, oversized swimming pool, kids’ playroom Reunion Resort 331 * Windsor Hills Resort and huge games room with every comfort * 6 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms and convenience to hand, from luxury * Sleeps 12 guests sunloungers to alfresco cooking and dining. Get straight into theme park mode in this stunning six bedroom mansion that Reunion Resort 10000 incorporates a Mickey Mouse-decorated * 9 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms hideaway and a Star Wars sleep zone for * Sleeps 22 guests children. The living area is open plan with a Distinguished by soaring columns and large flat screen TV and super-comfy sofas, imposing archways, this much sought- while outside there’s a private pool with a after property within the Reunion Resort spillover tub. The myriad of attractions of community boasts nine lavishly-appointed Walt Disney World Resort in Florida are bedrooms. Discover fabulous recreational just five miles away, with Universal Studios amenities at every turn, from the two- Florida® within a 20 minute drive. lane bowling alley, huge home cinema, gymnasium, private squash court to the spa Clockwise from top right: Dining room at Reunion Resort 9000, room with its sunken spa bath. Multiple Reunion Resort 10000, balconies overlook the nearby Jack Nicklaus Swimming Pool at Formosa Gardens 1, Signature Golf Course. Games room at Reunion Resort 3000

Formosa Gardens 1 * 9 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms * Sleeps 26 guests The largest and most exclusive villa in Carrier Concierge Typical stay includes: Let Carrier provide a full concierge service upscale Formosa Gardens, this lake-front * Meet & Greet on arrival superhome for up to 26 guests exudes luxury. before you leave the UK, to ensure your * Private swimming pool / hot tub Host a recital around the grand piano, villa holiday runs smoothly. We will take (subject to villa) sink into a Roman jetted hot tub, descend care of the finer details; from arranging a pre-arrival grocery package, golf tee-off time * Concierge service pre-arrival sweeping staircases in movie star fashion and watersports activities to babysitting and in-resort or simply relax on the expansive balconies. and car rental. We can arrange at the parks * Indoor and outdoor dining areas / gazebos Movies come with surround sound in the a character breakfast with your favourite * Fully-equipped kitchens with no set cinema; the 55 foot pool has a cascading character or an exclusive VIP tours behind dining times waterfall and infinity edge. the scenes. Contact the Carrier Concierge team for recommendations on 0161 491 7588 * Daily housekeeping and laundry services or email [email protected] (subject to additional fees)

/ 28 / 29 Florida For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk The Carolinas WITH STRIKING GEOGRAPHY AND COMPELLING HISTORY, THESE SISTER STATES OFFER A WEALTH OF TRAVELLER EXPERIENCES, FROM BEACH RELAXATION AND BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN SCENERY TO HERITAGE EVENTS COMMEMORATING A SLAVERY-TO-CIVIL-WAR PAST. A Taste Of The Carolinas When To Go North and South Carolina have a relatively tropical climate, the summer months can be hot and humid, whilst winters are relatively mild.

GMT -5 hours Flying Time London to Charlotte 9 hours/ London to Norfolk 12 hours via Philadelphia / London to Charleston 12 hours via Washington D.C.

Festivals Beach and Adventure Nature and Natural Beauty Carolinians know how to celebrate special The 300-plus miles of North Carolina The thunder of hooves heralds the presence occasions in style. North Carolina has the coastline – famed for its barrier islands and of wild Spanish Mustang horses, which once Chinese Lantern Festival and the 4th of landmarks such as Cape Fear – are steeped roamed free on North Carolina’s Outer July Festival Beach Day on Oak Island. To in heritage, with historic towns such as Bath Banks, and can still be found at protected the south, Charlotte’s famed Thanksgiving and Beaufort. South Carolina’s barrier island sites such as Currituck Banks, Shackleford Parade passes right by The Ritz-Carlton beaches are genuinely family-friendly, those Banks and Ocracoke Island. In Charlotte, Charlotte, while guests at the Westin Hilton in Brunswick offering wonderful sunrise guests at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte can Head Island Resort are perfectly placed for and sunset views. Join a deep-sea fishing take a ‘Green Behind the Scenes’ tour, savouring the delights of the local seafood excursion, sail a private catamaran or paddle including a look at the rooftop garden and festival. There are winery events, hot air the 22-mile Daniel Boone Heritage Canoe resident honeybees. For memorable vistas of ballooning spectacles and a year-round Trail down the river corridor of the Yadkin the area’s scenic landscape, take to the air in a programme of food, music and culture fairs. River in North Carolina. colourful hot air balloon.

Sports and Golf Recreations abound in both states, from theme park fun to the awesome spectacle of NASCAR racing. Try the challenges of North Carolina’s Golf Coast, including the legendary Pinehurst, or head to South Carolina where a further 19 courses beckon. T Duck For the adventurous, the U.S. National T C Whitewater Centre is a must, with its rafting, WinstonSalem kayaking, climbing and ziplining. Avid harlotte anglers can fish for the likes of flounder, Asheille Fearrington bluefish and sea trout or go lake fishing for Pinehurst bass and perch. T Carrier Recommends C Myrtle Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte 34 The Inn on Biltmore Estate 34 harleston Kiawah sland The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel 34 Fearrington House Inn 35 Hilton Head sland Sanderling Resort 35 Pinehurst Resort & Spa 35

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/ 33 For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Charlotte, North Carolina / Below: BLT Steak Restaurant Below: Hotel Exterior Fearrington, North Carolina / The Ritz-Carlton plethora of exceptional restaurants, boutiques, museums and nightlife. With warm, muted Fearrington House Inn Charlotte tones and understated décor, the luxury rooms and suites tempt relaxation. From succulent 32 rooms and suites 146 rooms and suites cuts of beef to fresh seafood, the BLT Steak 2 hours 15 minutes from Charlotte Airport original artwork and antiques, with many 20 minutes from Charlotte Airport Restaurant serves the finest French-inspired of the Grand Suites benefiting from private cuisine complemented by a selection of Prices from gardens. Sample the likes of venison or Prices from organic wines from the hotel’s unique £620pp lobster at The Fearrington House Restaurant, £545pp Hidden Wine Boutique. A sweet theme runs including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. where Executive Chef Colin Bedford delivers including 3 nights accommodation on a room only throughout this decadent hotel, where honey Room upgrades available. exceptional farm-to-fork cuisine sourced from basis. Room upgrades available. is produced in the rooftop garden and cocoa- local farms. The flavours are enhanced by fresh infused treatments bring a unique twist to Set on an historic farm within a leafy village, herbs and vegetables grown in the resort’s Offering remarkable skyline views over the hotel spa. In Cocoa Lab, learn the art of this quaint and charming Relais & Châteaux gardens, where guests are welcome to roam. Charlotte city, this idyllically-positioned producing delectable chocolate-based cuisine property is steeped in North Carolina Recreations include an ELEMIS spa, biking, luxury hotel is only moments away from a with a professional chef. heritage. Intimate accommodations feature walking trails and two swimming pools.

Asheville, North Carolina / Duck, North Carolina / The Inn on adjacent to the 19th century Biltmore Sandlering Resort House – the largest stately home in America. Inn and the centre piece, the Beach House. Biltmore Estate Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge 120 rooms and a collection of homes After a day spent around the three swimming Mountains, the hotel accommodates over 200 2 hours from Norfolk Airport pools, out on the nearby Currituck Club 204 rooms and suites hundred tastefully appointed rooms and suites, Golf Course or in the ocean paddleboarding, 2 hours from Charlotte Airport perhaps the grandest being the William A. V. Prices from kayaking or surfing it is a pleasure to sit back on Cecil Suite. Named after George Vanderbilt’s £325pp in low season the balcony to take in the captivating sunsets. Prices from grandson, its wall of windows in the turret £695pp in high season Succulent local cuisine is served in a choice of £230pp in low season proffers sweeping vistas of the beguiling including 3 nights accommodation on a room only three restaurants – the Lifesaving Station open £405pp in high season landscape. Feast on estate-raised beef and basis. Room upgrades available. year round with an alfresco option; Kimball’s including 3 nights accommodation on a room only local produce in The Dining Room and take Kitchen for steak and seafood and Sandbar basis. Room upgrades available. the opportunity to sample high-end wines from Low rise, toes-in-the-sand luxury on the for light bites and takeaway picnics both open the estate’s historic winery. There’s a spa and oceanfront of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. during the summer months. Rejuvenating There’s a distinctly European vibe to this seasonal outdoor pool; Segway tours and horse Delightful accommodation comprises of the treatments are a speciality at the spa, elegant, four-star property which stands riding are popular outdoor activities. family-friendly North Inn, the tranquil South overlooking Currituck Sound. Above: Hotel Exterior Above: Tranquility Swimming Pool

Below: Living Room Below: Lobby Lounge Winston-Salem, North Carolina / Pinehurst, North Carolina / The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel Pinehurst Resort & Spa

174 rooms and suites 103 rooms and suites the Pinehurst resides. Dating back to 1901 1 hour 30 minutes from Charlotte Airport bird of North Carolina, it is Winston-Salem’s 2 hours 15 minutes from Charlotte Airport the resort, which is distinguished by grand, first upscale boutique hotel, a glorious homage sweeping verandas and a resplendent Prices from to modern luxury and splendour emblazoned Prices from copper dome, offers four different £260pp with gold leaf, rich marble, burnished brass £340pp in low season accommodation options and a choice including 3 nights accommodation on a room only and evocative touches of tartan. Savour £515pp in high season of dining from the Southern specialities basis. Room upgrades available. quintessential brasserie favourites in The including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. of the Four Diamond 1895 Grille to the Katharine, where locally-sourced dishes are a Room upgrades available. casual fare of the evocative Ryder Cup The iconic R.J. Reynolds building in downtown speciality, and the oysters from North Carolina’s Lounge. Recreations are many and varied, Winston-Salem – architectural inspiration for inlets are said to have a salt-tang taste all of their Tom Fazio and Donald Ross are amongst encompassing Ayurvedic treatments in the the Empire State Building – is the setting for the own. Explore Winston-Salem’s thriving arts the golf luminaries who have designed spa, lake kayaking and fishing, a lakeside re-imagined and recently relaunched Art Deco scene before returning to the hotel’s vibrant bar courses – nine in total – that are to be found beach and a choice of swimming pools, one Kimpton Cardinal Hotel. Named after the state for some Southern hospitality. here in the North Carolina Sandhills where specially reserved for children.

/ 34 / 35 The Carolinas For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Suggested North Carolina City to Itinerary

Days 1-2 Coast Discovery Fly to Charlotte, on arrival collect your hire car and drive to The Ritz- 13 nights from £2850 per person, based on 2 sharing Carlton Charlotte for a 2 night stay (RO)

Charlotte Fearrington Days 3-5 Famed for being the largest city in North Fearrington offers discerning travellers Drive to Asheville for a 3 night stay at Carolina, Charlotte offers visitors a wealth a breath of fresh air, with its scenic The Inn on Biltmore Estate (RO) of activities and attractions. Be sure to visit countryside and quaint village centre. With the Levine Museum of The New South, the a distinctly peaceful ambience, visitors will Day 6 Mint Museum of Art and the NASCAR Hall appreciate the local farmer’s market and the Continue the drive to Winston-Salem of Fame. Adrenalin seekers can experience unique selection of boutiques and eateries. for an overnight stay at The Kimpton life in the fast lane at the Charlotte Motor Cardinal Hotel (RO) Speedway or visit the U.S. Whitewater Duck Centre and raft the world’s largest man- Experience a charismatic coastal Day 7 made whitewater river. Named as one of the community at Duck. This seaside town offers Drive to the small village of nation’s “20 Great Gardens” a visit to the a variety of beaches, shops and restaurants Fearrington for an overnight stay at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Gaston to enjoy. Water activities are aplenty here Fearrington House Inn (BB) County is highly recommended. including surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing. After a day of exploring, watch a Days 8-11 Asheville spectacular sunset over the shimmering sea. Continue to the Outerbanks on North Richly diverse, Asheville offers travellers the Carolina’s Coast for a 4 night stay at best of both worlds. Discover spectacular Pinehurst Sanderling Resort in Duck (RO) views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on a Finish your North Carolina itinerary with scenic hiking trail or stroll through the a round of golf in Pinehurst. Celebrated for Days 12-13 vibrant streets of downtown, with an array its world-class golf courses and surrounded Drive inland to Pinehurst for a 2 night of independent shops and eateries. Visit by spellbinding natural beauty, this is the stay at Pinehurst Resort & Spa (BB) the city’s historical gem, Biltmore, for a ideal destination to relax and unwind. fascinating glimpse into the late 1880s. Nestled amongst the pines, visitors will Day 14 also appreciate the fascinating museums Return your hire car to Charlotte Winston-Salem showcasing the history of the area. Airport for the return flight to the UK Graced with a captivating historical charm, Winston-Salem is renowned for its inspiring heritage. Roam the cobblestone streets, exploring the alluring art galleries Prices include all economy international flights, accommodation, meals as specified and museums that will leave a lasting and 14 days all inclusive car rental. impression. With a strong sense of culture, this enthralling city will provide RO – Room Only / BB - Bed & Breakfast mesmerising memories.

Duck T C WinstonSalem Featured Hotels

34 The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte Fearrington Asheille harlotte 34 The Inn on Biltmore Estate Pinehurst 34 The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel 35 Fearrington House Inn T 35 Sanderling Resort C 35 Pinehurst Resort & Spa Clockwise from top: Blue Ridge Parkway, Sailboat in Asheville, Please visit carrier.co.uk Charlotte in North Carolina to see our full list of hotels.

/ 36 / 37 The Carolinas For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk New York UTTERLY STIMULATING AND UNFLINCHLINGLY MODERN, NEW YORK POSITIVELY OOZES ADRENALIN-CHARGED EXCITEMENT. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THIS UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE CITY. A Taste Of New York When To Go Spring and autumn are the best times to visit; summers can be hot and humid and winters cold, although pre-Christmas shopping in the city is a magical experience.

GMT -5 hours Flying Time London to New York 8 hours

Broadway: Behind-The-Scenes Must-See Musuems Bright Lights – City Nights From Chicago to Phantom of the Opera, As one of the largest cities in the world, it Every kind of nightlife experience imaginable New York’s Broadway continually delivers comes as no surprise that New York’s arts and exists across this remarkable city, with the best of the best, generating a cheerful and culture scene is as eclectic and mesmerising sultry blues setting the tone in Harlem and infectious energy that lasts far beyond the as you can get. Follow an art expert to New sophisticated cocktail bars drawing a diverse twinkling lights. For an exclusive taste of this York’s best museums and fine art institutions crowd in SoHo. For a refined taste of the theatrical landmark, opt for a behind-the- on the Museum Mile along Fifth Avenue. The Big Apple, head to the iconic Meatpacking scenes Broadway experience, featuring pre- Metropolitan Museum of Art boasts the title of District; this bustling neighbourhood is home dinner cocktails, the best seating, backstage America’s largest museum. For a truly unique to the celebrity-frequented Catch NYC, where access and a personal meet-and-greet session. experience, explore some of the city’s most exquisite seafood is served upon an intimate Equally as appealing, the Lincoln Center for sophisticated and creative neighbourhoods by rooftop terrace. An essential to pre-book, the Performing Arts brings the likes of the New bike with a dedicated guide, before descending the PDT (Please Don’t Tell) cocktail lounge York Philharmonic Orchestra and New York into the local Brooklyn hotspots for the is entered through a vintage phone box and City Ballet into one spectacular venue. evening’s festivities. exudes an understated feel.

The High Line Once a former railway track, The High Line elevated park is now a prime hotspot for New Yorkers, boasting bespoke foodie tours, opera performances, open-air talks and summer play sessions for children. Stock up at the local Gansevoort Market for a pleasant picnic tatue o ierty in the park or take advantage of the nearby 10 all treet roolyn ridge restaurants serving traditional American and Chinaton delectable international cuisine. Led by the oo Amateur Astronomers Association, visitors Ties uare can also partake in stargazing in the heart of 17 oceeller Centre useu o odern rt the city. 15 13 14 accarat otel pire tate uilding 7 11 12 6 8 Central ar Carrier Recommends 16 The eninsula 9 The t egis our easons otel Mandarin Oriental, New York 42 The itCarlton Central ar The St. Regis New York 42 18 ar yattthe uin The Peninsula New York 43 5 oes egency andarin riental 4 Baccarat Hotel New York 43 The nicerocer The arThe urrey The Knickerbocker Hotel 44 2 3 Crosy treet otel Loews Regency New York 44

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/ 41 For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Aviary NYC Right: Grand Luxe Room Below right: Central Park Suite Living Room Below right: Salon de Ning East Terrace

Midtown Manhattan / Midtown Manhattan / Mandarin Oriental, New York The Peninsula New York

244 rooms and suites 235 rooms and suites 45 minutes from JFK or Newark Airports 45 minutes from JFK or Newark Airports

Prices from Prices from £1010pp in low season £915pp in low season £1315pp in high season boasts panoramic views from the 53rd £1385pp in high season Cooper S experience to explore the city. including 3 nights accommodation on a room only floor. Dine overlooking the park at Asiate including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Dining options include Clements, showcasing basis. Room upgrades available. showcasing modern American cuisine, basis. Room upgrades available. innovative dining and flavours of North East complemented by a signature 1,200 bottle America, the Gotham Lounge for refined Boasting a prime location at the union wine wall. Sip cocktails at the fashionable Located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street afternoon teas, and the Salon de Ning rooftop of Columbus Circle and Central Park, Aviary NYC or The Office NYC, an intimate at the heart of the city’s most prestigious bar and terrace where drinks and light bites Mandarin Oriental is an exceptional five-star lounge serving world-class vintage spirits and shopping and cultural district, many of the are accompanied by unforgettable Manhattan hotel offering spacious accommodations with classically inspired cuisine both led by Chef original Beaux Arts features have been views. In-room dining is available 24 hours remarkable views over New York’s famous Grant Achatz. Recreational facilities include retained at this 1905 landmark building. a day with a variety of delectable dishes. skyline. The stylish rooms and suites each a fitness centre, a 75 foot lap pool with city The spacious and luxurious rooms have Art There’s a glass-enclosed pool at the Peninsula feature oversized marble baths, state-of-the- views and The Spa, where treatments include Nouveau accents, each decorated in classic Spa and fitness centre, where treatments are art entertainment systems and sumptuous a Couple’s Escape experience, Thai Yoga yet contemporary style. Suite guests receive a designed to soothe away the excesses of the king-size beds; the deluxe Presidential Suite Journey and Calm Mind Retreat. complimentary three hour chauffeured MINI New York high life.

Left: Grand Luxe Room Left: Guestroom Below left: Astor Court Below left: Lounge

Midtown Manhattan / Midtown Manhattan / The St.Regis New York Baccarat Hotel New York

238 rooms and suites 114 rooms and suites 45 minutes from JFK or Newark Airports 45 minutes from JFK or Newark Airports

Prices from Prices from £1195pp in low season furnishings, crystal chandeliers and Italian £1220pp in low season living, the Baccarat Suite offers exceptional £1275pp in high season marble bathrooms enhanced by the 24 £1425pp in high season space and sophistication, highlighted by including 3 nights accommodation on a room only hour personalised St. Regis Butler service. including 3 nights accommodation on a room only chandeliers and walls of windows. The Grand basis. Room upgrades available. Designer Suites boast décor inspired by basis. Room upgrades available. Salon hosts breakfast, a light lunch menu and the aesthetics of Dior, Tiffany and Bentley. exquisite afternoon tea. Sip celebrated wines A legendary landmark radiating the bygone Enjoy tantalising cuisine at the sophisticated Baccarat Hotel & Resorts flagship hotel and hand-crafted cocktails from Baccarat era of New York’s glamour heritage, this Astor Court, the signature Champagne takes its influences from the grand crystal cut glassware in the 60 foot American- iconic, timeless hotel was founded more risotto will whet your appetite, as will the establishments of Paris. Positioned south style long bar. Indulgent treatments and than a century ago and is ideally located in quintessential traditional afternoon tea; of Central Park opposite the MoMA and revitalising respites await at Spa de la Mer, Midtown Manhattan, just steps from the those seeking ultimate prestige should follow Mahattan’s Museum Mile, featuring salon- retreat to the Côte d’Azur-inspired cabanas prestigious Fifth Avenue, theatres and world- in the footsteps of New York’s elite and take style public areas and sumptuous rooms, surrounding the indoor heated pool or enjoy class restaurants. Guest rooms and suites are cocktails in the King Cole Bar where the most in refined palettes of champagne, ivory, a ride around New York City in a chauffeured graced with silk wall coverings, custom-made Bloody Mary was invented in 1934. platinum and steel. For ultimate luxe vintage Citroen DS.

/ 42 / 43 New York For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Corner Junior Suite Right: Grand Salon King Below right: St.Cloud Rooftop Below right: Private Roof Garden

Midtown Manhattan/ Upper East Side Manhattan / The Knickerbocker Hotel The Surrey

330 rooms and suites 189 rooms and suites 40 minutes from JFK or Newark Airports 40 minutes from JFK or Newark Airports

Prices from Prices from £420pp in low season with bespoke furnishings, luxurious linens £460pp in low season sleeper sofas, petite kitchens, dining tables, £675pp in high season and state-of-the-art technology. Dining £960pp in high season soaking tubs and private terraces. Dine in including 3 nights accommodation on a room only includes Charlie Palmer at The Knick, including 3 nights accommodation on a room only quintessential New York café society-style basis. Room upgrades available esteemed for its honest American cuisine basis. Room upgrades available. at Café Boulud, renowned for its Michelin- featuring locally-sourced ingredients such as starred French cuisine by Chef Daniel Dating back to the turn of the 20th century Hudson Bay duck and Bay of Fundy salmon The allure of discreet service melds with Boulud with post prandials later in the private and former hideaway of illustrious guests to artisanal café fare at lobby level Jakes the appeal of timeless understated glamour banquettes of the Bar Pleiades cocktail including John D. Rockefeller and F. Scott @ The Knick. With its three plush corner in this iconic Relais & Châteaux boutique lounge. For magical cityscape vistas, take a Fitzgerald, this Beaux-Arts façade hotel has Sky Pods overlooking Times Square, stylish hotel on the Upper East Side, close to a table in the seasonal Private Roof Garden, been reimagined into a sophisticated urban indoor and outdoor seating, St.Cloud is the welter of world-class museums, Central Park gathering place of the city’s elite. Restorative sanctuary overlooking Times Square between most spectacular rooftop bar in the city with and high-end fashion houses. Cut-above rituals are a speciality in the intimate Broadway and Bryant Park. Affectionately an eclectic mix of curated music, crafted comfort featuring Duxiana beds and custom Cornelia Spa, or get active on the hotel’s known as “The Knick” its guestrooms and bottled and an innovative cocktail list... Sferra bedding distinguishes the elegant complimentary bicycles – perfect for a spin suites boast a sleek and contemporary design without a doubt the place to be seen. salons and suites – many of the latter having around Central Park.

Left: Signature Suite Bedroom Left: Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite Below left: Grand Double Bathroom Below left: Lobby

Midtown Manhattan / SoHo / Loews Regency New York Crosby Street Hotel

397 rooms and suites 86 rooms and suites 55 minutes from JFK or Newark Airports 1 hour from JFK or Newark Airports

Prices from with their calming colour schemes and high- Prices from £740pp in low season end amenities ranging from Stan Herman £955pp in low season Smith. Individually-designed bedrooms and £980pp in high season bathrobes and Julien Farel pampering £1515pp in high season suites stretch over 11 floors boasting including 3 nights accommodation on a room only products to smart entertainment technology. including 3 nights accommodation on a room only floor-to-ceiling warehouse-style windows basis. Room upgrades available. Join the movers and shakers of Wall Street for basis. Room upgrades available. – suites on the higher floors having views power breakfasts in the Regency Bar & Grill, over Lower Manhattan. A kitchen garden The Loews Regency is now more than ever also the venue for fine evening dining. Enjoy Internationally acclaimed designer Kit Kemp provides produce such as herbs, tomatoes the destination of choice for experiencing Milanese coffee culture in the legendary is behind the luscious interiors that grace and blueberries for the adventurous menus of New York in ultimate style, set on Park Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar. Unique post- this prime urban retreat standing on a quiet head chef Anthony Paris. For quiet sanctuary, Avenue, close to Fifth Avenue shopping and sightseeing Foot Facials are a speciality in the cobbled street in the heart of vibrant SoHo. there’s a leafy sculpture garden, or meet up for the swish galleries of Museum Mile. In the Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa, while JF The soaring glass windows of the lobby look alfresco drinks in the convivial Crosby Bar. soaring lobby, private coves are furnished Men brings a gentlemen’s club atmosphere to out onto a leafy courtyard; dotted all around Further amenities include a guest drawing with plush velvet couches while there is a the daily grooming ritual with luxury shaves, are striking sculptures and artworks by names room, fully-equipped gym and state- cool, contemporary look to the guest rooms cuts and massages. like Jaume Plensa, Anselm Keifer and Justine of-the-art screening room.

/ 44 / 45 New York For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk New England SIX STATES, FOUR SEASONS, ONE UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY THROUGH A PART OF AMERICA THAT BLENDS CULTURE AND HISTORY WITH AN UNSURPASSED NATURAL BEAUTY. A Taste Of New England When To Go New England has four distinct seasons and is truly a year-round destination. In the summer season, days are sunny and warm, but the night air can sometimes be cooler in the northern mountains and coastal regions. The fall months bring the best travelling weather when the air is crisp and cool. The winter season is snowy, with around 35 inches per year in the south of the region, whilst the upper mountains receive over 100 inches annually. Spring is mild but showers can be expected.

GMT -5 hours Flying Time London to Boston 7 hours 40 minutes

Gastronomical Journey Seaside Endeavours Seasonal Foliage Home of the craft beverage, historic Stowe Steeped in natural beauty, the captivating New England delights at every turn but it is is recognised for its breweries, wineries and peninsula of Cape Cod attracts sailors, whale- at its magnificent best in fall. Regarded as distilleries; experience a behind-the-scenes watchers, beach dwellers and everyone in one of the best spots for viewing the autumn tour savouring seasonal beers and award- between. Try your hand at sailing on-board colours, Kent Falls State Park in Connecticut winning wines paired with gourmet cheeses. a private luxury yacht, before savouring an is a place of pure serenity, with its gently- In charming Cape Cod, explore the exquisite champagne brunch and exploring cascading waterfall and dense woodlands. independent restaurants of Hyannis upon a the area’s quaint boutiques and galleries For one of the best views of this area, hike bespoke Foodie Tour, enjoying everything the following day. In historic Maine, join a atop Cobble Mountain in Macedonia Brook from authentic Brazilian cuisine to wood- private lobster excursion around Casco Bay, State Park to witness the golden foliage from fired pizza. As well as farm-to-fork dining passing picturesque lighthouses as you try to up high. On Lake Champlain, enjoy a scenic experiences, Vermont is revered for its maple make your catch. From charming Nantucket boat tour across America’s largest freshwater syrup; discover how this sweet nectar is made to Martha’s Vineyard, the opportunities for lake, discovering the area’s rich history as you at the Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks. whale-watching are bountiful. admire the autumnal scenery from the water.

Adventurous Outdoors Whatever your favourite outdoor pleasures, New England is sure to offer them in abundance, VERMONT MAINE Bangor be it gentle strolls around manicured gardens, mountain biking, ziplining, canopy tours or Burlington delving into the rich history of the six states that Stowe Jackson comprise New England. Hikers and skiers revel White Mountain Freeport in the remarkable landscapes across Vermont, National Forest Warren whilst those seeking adventure on the water NEW Kennebunkport head to Cape Cod’s Barnstable Harbor for scenic HAMPSHIRE Woodstock kayaking. The winding gravel tracks leading Manchester through Maine’s Acadia National Park offer the perfect terrain for mountain biking, with Boston horseback riding and rock-climbing also popular MASSACHUSETTS in the area. Relaxing and exhilarating in equal CONNECTICUT Windsor Locks Cape Cod Bay measures, a hot air balloon ride over Vermont’s Newport Quechee Gorge proffers breathtaking vistas. Martha’s Vineyard RHODE Nantucket Island ISLAND Carrier Recommends

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/ 49 For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Hotel Exterior Right: Restaurant Below right: Fairmont Gold Room Below right: Guest Bedroom

Boston, Massachusetts / Kennebunk, Maine / Fairmont Copley Plaza Grace White Barn Inn & Spa

383 rooms and suites 26 rooms 20 minutes from Boston Airport 2 hours from Boston Airport

Prices from Prices from £335pp in low season £535pp in low season £505pp in high season sketches of the city and sumptuous regal £695pp in high season including 3 nights accommodation on a room only shades; for the ultimate hotel-within-a-hotel including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. white linens and candlelight. The White Barn basis. Room upgrades available. experience, the private Gold Floor comes Room upgrades available. restaurant having featured numerous times with its own dedicated staff and exclusive on national television. Experience a breakfast Revered for its architectural beauty and rich lounge where complimentary breakfasts and Immaculately presented and beautifully sunrise picnic on the beach, or take part in heritage, this legendary Fairmont Hotel in hors d’oeuvres are served. Sample award- situated, this intimate Relais & Châteaux private cooking classes with the executive Copley Square has been regarded as a Boston winning cuisine and speciality Martinis in hotel boasts well-appointed rooms, suites chef. Surrender to soothing therapies in icon since 1912. Located in the heart of the the American style brasserie OAK Long Bar and a private enclave of free-standing the spa after a day’s exploration of the city, a short stroll to a number of notable + Kitchen, one of the city’s most sought after waterfront cottages with enchanting river nearby boutiques, art galleries and antique Boston attractions such as Beacon Hill and dining experiences. The Rooftop Health Club views. Relax on the waterfront patio or cosy emporiums. Complimentary bikes and canoes the Freedom Trail. Luxury accommodations overlooking Back Bay, will help to relax tired up inside beside the wood-burning fireplace. are available to all guests, the latter perfect for are the epitome of elegance, adorned with muscles on your return after exploring this Two restored barns provide the setting for exploring the inlets and beaches of the rugged, specially-commissioned black and white charming city. award-winning fine dining graced by crisp rocky coastline.

Left: Deluxe King Room Left: Hotel Exterior Below left: Boston Skyline Below left: Double Guestroom

Boston, Massachusetts / Freeport, Maine / Four Seasons Hotel Boston Harraseeket Inn

272 rooms and suites 93 rooms 20 minutes from Boston Airport 2 hours from Boston Airport distance to the theatre district, premier Prices from dining destinations, and excellent shops. Prices from £855pp in low season The spacious, newly-renovated rooms and £295pp in low season £1075pp in high season suites open onto the enticing Boston Public £380pp in high season whale watching cruise out of Boothbay including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Gardens and city views, whilst the Health including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Harbour. Rooms and suites feature deluxe basis. Room upgrades available. Club and Spa boast the added luxury of a basis. Room upgrades available. amenities and elegant décor – with a 45 foot indoor heated pool and whirlpool. fireplace in some rooms and whirlpool bath Characterised by elegant simplicity and old Nowhere is the famed Four Seasons Close to the best shopping on the Maine to wallow in. Dine in the elegant Maine world Boston charm, the Four Seasons Hotel service more noticeable than in the hotel’s coast, this antique-filled country inn Dining Room or the Broad Arrow Tavern Boston enjoys a prime location overlooking Bristol Restaurant and Bar, an upscale provides a warm welcome in a luxurious with its wood-fired oven – both using herbs the city’s famous Public Garden. Featuring rendezvous with floor-to-ceiling windows setting. There are an abundance of grown in the hotel’s gardens and employing the popular swan boat rides, sweeping green where Executive Chef Jessica Biederman activities and attractions close by including locally-harvested foods. Afternoon tea is spaces and perfectly manicured gardens, the showcases modern New England cuisine pristine beaches, golf courses, galleries and served daily in the Drawing Room, offering Boston Public Garden is a city oasis. Four underpinned by a host of seafood specialities museums. Walk the woods and waters in a variety of Maine-grown teas, freshly baked Seasons Hotel Boston is also within walking and fresh house-made pastas. the footsteps of Thoreau, or join a thrilling pastries, sandwiches and artisan cheeses.

/ 50 / 51 New England For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Below: Lobby Right: Calvin Coolidge Suite Jackson, New Hampshire / Below right: Hotel Exterior The Wentworth England inn keeping. Famed for its romantic ambience, the hotel is ideal for couples on 61 rooms a luxury getaway, or for those who want to Warren, Vermont / 3 hours from Boston Airport explore the scenic landscape. Choose from standard, superior or deluxe accommodation The Pitcher Inn Prices from with modern amenities in a tasteful European £410pp in low season décor, suites feature a private outdoor hot tub 11 rooms and suites £505pp in high season or whirlpool. Guests can look forward to an 3 hours from Boston Airport including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. authentic New Hampshire dining experience Room upgrades available. – many of the ingredients being reared and Prices from grown locally. On Friday evenings ‘Bill the £575pp in low season Located in Jackson Village in the White Mushroom Man’ often dines in the restaurant £795pp in high season Mountains, The Wentworth Hotel echoes a – he has been providing the hotel with wild including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. wines from the 500-bottle cellar are paired gentler tradition of turn-of-the-century New mushrooms for over 20 years. Room upgrades available. with the sophisticated farm-to-table dining at 275 Main, while Tracks tavern serves The Pitcher Inn is a romantic idyll in a classic pub fare. Guests can also experience relaxed and intimate setting in Vermont. private dining in the Wine Cellar, where Once a lodging house in the Civil War era, a distinctly serene and tranquil ambience Located in a village often called the prettiest this Relais & Châteaux balconied white- prevails – choose from the chef’s specially in America, the Inn is perfect for a tranquil clapboard inn is bursting with history and prepared tasting menu or a selection of à la escape. Airy rooms – some with wood character. Accommodation consists of nine carte dishes. Complimentary access to the Woodstock, Vermont / burning fireplaces – have Vermont style eclectically furnished guest rooms and two nearby Sugarbush Health and Racquet Club, furnishings and deluxe marble bathrooms. spacious suites, each individually designed with its lap pool and Jacuzzi, is provided for The award-winning restaurant, The Red Woodstock Inn and named with local connotations. Fine the those seeking more active pursuits. Rooster, showcases menus that capture & Resort the essence of Vermont with lighter fare and excellent crafted beers at Richardson’s 142 rooms and suites Tavern. The kitchen staff work closely with 2 hours 20 minutes from Boston Airport the resort’s Master Gardener to select fresh Left: Hotel Exterior ingredients daily. A multitude of activities Below left: Deluxe Room Prices from includes golf, fly-fishing and an extensive £315pp in low season spa, or simply wander down welcoming £415pp in high season Main Street to explore the wealth of galleries including 3 nights accommodation on a room only and delicatessens selling the region’s basis. Room upgrades available. renowned cheeses and maple syrup.

Above: Guest Bedroom Newport, Rhode Island /

Stowe, Vermont / Below: Lobby Lounge GraceVanderbilt 33 rooms and suites Stowe Mountain Lodge 2 hours from Boston Airport

330 rooms and suites Prices from 4 hours from Boston Airport designed rooms and suites, most with a £470pp in low season property offers an array of lavish eateries that balcony, bedecked with fine art and equipped £840pp in high season feature delicious menus in a sophisticated Prices from with a working fireplace. The rustic-romantic including 3 nights accommodation on a room only setting. Savour local New England cuisine at £605pp ambience continues in Solstice Restaurant basis. Room upgrades available. The Vanderbilt Grill or the Garden Terrace. including 3 nights accommodation on a room only where guests can feast on authentic New Enjoy a divine selection of wines, spirits and basis. Room upgrades available. England cuisine, featuring local produce such This historic vintage Gilded Age Newport cocktails in The Bar or watch the captivating as organic heirloom grains, artisan cheeses mansion is within minutes of the waterfront New England sunsets over the harbour Set at the base of Stowe Mountain Resort, and local meats. Vermonster burgers at of Newport. Originally built in 1909 by at The Roof Deck. Sunday brunch and this convivial lodge is conveniently located Hourglass can be washed down with a local the wealthy Vanderbilt family, it has been afternoon tea are also highly recommended. near to the Over Easy Transfer Gondola, microbrew. A full-service spa and wellness restored to its former glory. Comprising of Recreational facilities include the luxurious which links Spruce Peak to Mount Mansfield centre with a heated outdoor pool provides 33 elegant rooms and suites, guests can enjoy Grace Vanderbilt Spa, a heated indoor pool, making it easy to explore the legendary trails relaxation. Golfers can perfect their swing at views of the Historic Hill neighbourhood, an outdoor pool besides the Garden Terrace, of Vermont. The lodge features individually- the nearby Stowe Country Club. Thames Street or Newport Harbour. The snooker table and billiards.

/ 52 / 53 New England For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Nantucket Suite Right: Garden View Room Below right: Hotel Exterior Below right: Hotel Exterior Cape Cod, Massachusetts / Nantucket, Massachusetts / Wequassett Resort The Wauwinet and Golf Club

32 rooms and 4 cottages 120 rooms and suites 4 hours 30 minutes from Boston Airport , 2 hours from Boston Airport 20 minutes from Nantucket Airport Prices from Prices from £595pp in low season £520pp in low season £720pp in high season £945pp in high season individually-decorated guest rooms in the including 3 nights accommodation on a room only or families. Dining encompasses the likes of including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Main Inn and a number of charming cottages, basis. Room upgrades available. intimate Thoreau’s, the informal Outer Bar basis. Room upgrades available. all accommodations feature one-of a kind & Grille and the four-star, four-diamond furnishings, hand-stencilled touches and fresh The Wequassett Resort and Golf Club Twenty-Eight Atlantic restaurant, bedecked Proffering exquisite seaside views and an wild flowers. For the ultimate indulgence, commands spectacular views of Pleasant Bay with chandeliers, shaker-style furniture and enticing array of outdoor activities, The enjoy a restorative treatment in the garden and features luxury accommodations ranging Limoges china. Here, Chef James Hackney Wauwinet proudly stands as the only Relais spa or dine on local produce at TOPPER’S, from cosy cottages to spacious suites, all with selects local ingredients to create distinctive & Châteaux property in Nantucket. From where courses are paired with top-class a deck, balcony or patio. The sumptuous seasonal menus. The prestigious Cape bike trail excursions to sailing and kayaking, wines. In spring and autumn, try your hand at Junior Suite features a water view patio Cod National Golf Club is adjacent, whilst there’s plenty to keep adults and children cooking with the chef, lobstering with Captain complemented by a private fire pit, whilst the main pool benefits from cabanas and a entertained; the resort is also next door to the Rob or take a leisurely lunchtime cruise the Round Cove Suite can be configured as Jacuzzi; an adults-only lap pool provides Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Boasting aboard The Wauwinet Lady. one, two or three bedrooms for larger groups relaxation and serenity.

Left: Restaurant Deck Left: Beach House Restaurant Deck Below left: Brant Point Suite Bedroom Below left: Cottage Suite Living Room

Cape Cod, Massachusetts / Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts / Chatham Bars Winnetu Oceanside Resort Inn Resort and Spa

54 studios, suites and 80 private homes 217 rooms and cottages 3 hours by road and ferry from Boston Airport 2 hours 15 minutes from Boston Airport

Prices from Prices from £455pp in low season galleries vie for attention with exclusive £390pp in low season The oceanfront fine dining restaurant £1025pp in high season restaurants and boutiques. The choice of £750pp in high season STARS features an open wine cellar, housing including 3 nights accommodation on a room only accommodation ranges from studios, suites including 3 nights accommodation on a room only an extensive selection of fine vintages, basis. Room upgrades available. and cottages to townhouses and private basis. Room upgrades available. whilst The Sacred Cod Tavern serves New homes. Around them span sprawling lawns England favourites. For salads, lighter fare South-facing and fanned by summer breezes, dotted with turtle ponds and meandering Noted for its spectacular Atlantic and first-class cocktails, take a table at this family-owned resort is open from April paths that lead to the seafront and facilities Ocean views and plentiful activities, this The Veranda with its spectacular views of to October when couples and families alike such as a tennis club, yoga classes and quintessential inn reflects turn-of-the- Pleasant Bay. Discover the soothing spa come to enjoy themselves on one of the best heated pools with poolside grills and weekly century splendour. Choose from the offering a range of luxurious treatments and stretches of beach in Martha’s Vineyard. In clam bakes. Hire a bicycle to explore beautifully restored rooms and suites in the a hydrotherapy tub. Stretch out beside the stately Edgartown, magnificent whaling-era “The Vineyard”, the largest island in New main inn; superbly equipped spa suites and oceanside swimming pool, play tennis or mansions line pretty streets, grand yachts England, located a mere seven miles off the classic Cape Cod shingle-style cottages set board the private shuttle to visit the beautiful bob in the exclusive harbour and smart coast of Cape Cod. along a pristine stretch of private beach. Cape Cod National Seashore.

/ 54 / 55 New England For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Suggested Classic New England Itinerary Days 1-3 Fly to Boston, on arrival transfer to 13 nights from £4700 per person, based on 2 sharing the Four Seasons Hotel Boston for a 3 night stay (RO)

Boston, Massachusetts Woodstock,Vermont Days 4-5 Founded in 1630 and one of the oldest Famed for its covered bridges, glacial lakes Collect your rental car and drive north cities in the USA, Boston is Massachusetts’ and stunning mountain vistas, especially to Kennebunkport for a 2 night stay at capital. An historic and cosmopolitan city around Lake Champlain, which is claimed to the Grace White Barn Inn & Spa (RO) with a wide variety of attractions that are have its own reputed lake monster, Champ. easily explored by foot, uncover Boston’s Farmer’s markets are everywhere, along Days 6-7 history by walking the red brick road on with craft breweries, maple syrup specialists Head inland to New Hampshire, stay the famous Freedom Trail. Head to Quincy and artisan cheese makers. for 2 nights at The Wentworth (BB) Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace for lively street entertainment and Newport, Rhode Island Day 8 unique shopping. Known for being one of the most historic Drive further west for an overnight boating cities in the world and host to the at the Woodstock Inn & Resort, Kennebunkport, Maine renowned regatta, the America’s Cup. Vermont (RO) Affectionately known as “The Kennebunks” Stroll along the legendary Cliff Walk with and summer home of former U.S President, awe-inspiring views of the ocean crashing on Days 9-10 George H.W. Bush, this cosy coastal Maine the magnificent bluffs. Visit the numerous Travel south to Newport, Rhode town offers a variety of cultural attractions Gilded Age mansions lining on Bellevue Island for a 2 night stay at Grace from village walking tours, art galleries and Avenue, some of which are now museums. Vanderbilt (RO) museums. Join a whale-watching excursion to the Southern Maine coast during the Cape Cod, Massachusetts Days 11-13 summer months. While many come to picture-perfect Continue to Cape Cod for the last 3 Cape Cod to experience the exhilaration nights at Chatham Bars Inn Resort Jackson, New Hampshire of watching whales, there’s a vast array of and Spa (RO) Jackson is alive with history. It’s the gateway to alternative recreations, from heritage and White Mountain National Forest – a paradise arts trails to jazz festivals and the legendary Day 14 for hiking, biking, kayaking and canoeing with September Scallop Fest. Cape Cod offers Return your hire car to Boston a chance to discover pristine beaches and scale some of the finest beaches in the world; cycle Airport for the return flight to the UK the summit of Mount Washington, the highest along the pretty seashore path and climb the point in New England. Highland Lighthouse.

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/ 56 / 57 New England For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Canada THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT ITS GREATEST, THE WILDERNESS AT ITS WILDEST AND CITY LIFE AT ITS MOST WELCOMING AND EXUBERANT. WELCOME TO A COUNTRY OF UNFORGETTABLE CONTRASTS. A Taste Of Canada When To Go British Columbia’s coastal areas enjoy mild temperatures year round, with long sunny days in summer and cooler evenings in spring and autumn. Inland, the winters are cold and snowy. Alberta is Canada’s sunniest province with warm summers and mild springs.

GMT British Columbia -8 hours in winter, -7 hours in summer/Alberta -7 hours in winter, -6 hours in summer Flying Time London to Vancouver 10 hours/ London to Calgary 9 hours 20 minutes

Incredible Wildlife Wilderness Escapes Adventure Seekers From bird-watching in British Columbia Every escapist’s dream is answered in the Often regarded as a winter ski destination, to spotting deer and black bears along the thrilling wilds of Canada, where elk and Whistler blooms into new life during the Icefield Parkway, Canada is the ultimate grizzlies roam the land and whales play summer months, with undulating grassy hills place to experience the wonders of nature. offshore. It is the ultimate opportunity to and ethereal blue lakes contrasting with the Both exhilarating and heart-warming in reconnect with nature amid thickly forested backdrop of the snow-capped mountains. equal measures, a grizzly bear boat tour mountain ranges cut through by mighty These idyllic landscapes create the perfect at Knight Inlet Lodge takes you down rivers, lodging in seasonal wilderness environment for outdoor activity, from the scenic Glendale River, witnessing the camps for eco-adventures that promise hiking and rock-climbing to horseback riding magnificent creatures up-close as they the experience of a lifetime. Visit remote and mountain biking. At the Four Seasons nestle with their cubs. A whale-watching locations accessible only by small plane Resort, wind down after a golf session with experience off the coast of Tofino is a must, or boat, and witness the unforgettable an exquisite gourmet lunch and pre-selected with the best sightings expected between spectacle of the wilderness…just some of the drinks atop a remote glacier – accessed only March and early autumn. 30,000 that dot the Canadian landscape. by helicopter.

Scenic Journeys Ancient glaciers, azure lakes and majestic snow-capped peaks define Canada’s

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/ 61 For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Fairmont Gold Room Right: Fairmont Gold Terrace Below right: Fairmont Gold Terrace Below right: Fairmont Gold Harbourview Room

Vancouver, British Columbia / Victoria, British Columbia / Fairmont Waterfront Fairmont Empress

489 rooms and suites 464 rooms and suites 30 minutes from Vancouver Airport 30 minutes from Victoria Airport floor-to-ceiling windows with a choice of Level offering exclusive amenities, with Prices from impressive views, including the harbour Prices from complimentary breakfast and cocktail-hour £430pp in low season and city skyline. Fairmont Gold Floors £375pp in low season canapés served in the Fairmont Gold Lounge £735pp in high season offer exclusive private amenities and the £515pp in high season and Terrace. Dining choices are varied, so including 3 nights accommodation on a room only ultimate in service and luxury. Make use of including 3 nights accommodation on room only you can expect a range of culinary delights. basis. Room upgrades available. The Health Club, offering fitness equipment, basis. Room upgrades available. Q at the Empress is reminiscent of the whirlpool, steam rooms and a heated, building’s fascinating heritage, whilst modern Surrounded by coastal mountains, a mountain-view pool. Dining options include Fairmont Empress graces Victoria’s Inner finishes bring a contemporary twist to the spectacular harbour and lush city parks, the waterfront restaurant and bar, ARC with Harbour with an elegant presence. Local room. Q Bar is open until late and features a Fairmont Waterfront is in a prime location. urban artisan food and live music. Home to attractions include Butchart Gardens, unique selection of cocktails, craft beers and Visit the renowned restaurants and bars one of the first herb green roofs in the heart Craigdarroch Castle and Fisherman’s Wharf. an extensive wine list. The Lobby Lounge in Gastown, spend an afternoon shopping of downtown Vancouver, guests can sample Guestrooms and suites afford spectacular is the epitome of sophistication and is on Robson Street or take a stroll through fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits grown on views across the harbour, city or gardens. For home to the world renowned Tea at Stanley Park. The lavish rooms offer the third floor terrace. a touch of luxury, opt for Fairmont Gold The Empress experience.

Left: Hotel Lobby Left: Premier Room Below left: Deluxe Guestroom Below left: Aerial View

Vancouver, British Columbia / Tofino, British Columbia / Rosewood Hotel Georgia Wickaninnish Inn

156 rooms and suites 75 rooms and suites 30 minutes from Vancouver Airport 45 minutes by plane from Vancouver to Tofino, with an onward 20 minute road transfer Prices from penthouse accommodations feature £280pp in low season private rooftop terraces and plunge pools. Prices from £660pp in high season Experience contemporary Canadian cuisine £460pp in low season fireplaces, soaker tubs and large windows including 3 nights accommodation on a room only at Hawksworth Restaurant, tapas-inspired £750pp in high season with ocean or beach views from the floor-to- basis. Room upgrades available. dishes at the outdoor lounge Reflections: including 3 nights accommodation on a room only ceiling windows. Pacific Northwest cuisine is The Garden Terrace or step back in time basis. Room upgrades available. served with panoramic vistas and an award- Located in the heart of Vancouver, with vintage cocktails at the speakeasy winning wine list. Relax on Chesterman Rosewood Hotel Georgia is characterised Prohibition bar. Stimulate the senses at The inn’s location, on a forest-covered Beach, indulge in the renowned Ancient by its heritage and harmony. Guests can Sense, A Rosewood Spa® with its range of headland on Vancouver Island’s rugged west Cedars Spa or head off for a spot of seasonal explore the surrounding city, or discover invigorating treatments or make use of the coast, imbues a sense of being at one with whale-watching or bear-spotting. For the a range of outdoor activities in the nearby fitness centre. Located on the fourth floor nature. A Relais & Châteaux property, run younger guests, the WickKids programme mountains and oceans. The rooms and of the hotel, the saltwater lap pool is ideal by the genial McDiarmid family, the luxury offers an in-room film night set-up and a suites offer stylish décor and spa-inspired for a refreshing dip after a day exploring the hotel comprises rooms and suites at The Scavenger Hunt around the resort, beach bathrooms whilst, the two premier vibrant streets of Vancouver. Pointe or On The Beach, all complete with and forest for all the family.

/ 62 / 63 Canada For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Alaska with Itinerary Days 1-3 Fly to Vancouver, Canada. On arrival Regent Seven Seas transfer to the Fairmont Waterfront for a 3 night stay (RO)

Cruises Day 4 Transfer to Port of Vancouver. Board 14 nights from £7535 per person, based on 2 sharing Regent Seven Seas Mariner for a 7 night Alaskan Cruise (AI)

Anchorage Day 5 Day at sea cruising The Inside Passage Seward Hubbard lacier Skagway Day 6 uneau CANADA Ketchikan, Alaska

Sitka Day 7 Ketchikan Juneau, Alaska

Day 8 Skagway, Alaska

Day 9 The North American continent brings a Stika, Alaska ancouer myriad of choices to the discerning cruiser, from Alaska’s snow-capped volcanoes to Day 10 Seattle New England’s crimson and gold coastlines. Day at sea cruising Hubbard Glacier Discover nature at its best as you sail through vast waters with Regent Seven Seas USA Day 11 Cruises. Renowned for their unparalleled Arrive Seward, Alaska early morning. hospitality, impeccable service on-board Disembark and transfer to the Hilton sophisticated award-winning intimate ships, Anchorage Hotel for 1 night post- with no more than 375 suites ensuring the cruise stay (RO) most inclusive luxury experience ™. Most inclusive luxury cruising experience™ Days 12-14 Alaska, affectionately known as the “Last • All-suite accommodation, majority with Fly from Anchorage to Seattle, on Frontier” and considered one of the last private balcony arrival transfer to Hotel Thompson for unspoilt destinations in the world. Encircled • Fine dining including speciality gourmet a 3 night stay (RO) by misty Fjords, untamed landscapes, restaurants ancient glaciers crumbling into the • Unlimited non-alcoholic and alcoholic Day 15 mysterious icy blue waters, snowy jagged beverages including fine wines, selected Return to Seattle Airport for the mountain peaks that soar into the cerulean champagnes and premium spirits return flight back to the UK sky and countless opportunities to spot rare • Unlimited variety of shore excursions in wildlife from humpback whales, grizzly almost every port Prices include all economy international flights,internal flight, 7 night Regent Seven bears to Bald Eagles, it is easy to see why this • An enriching onboard lecture programme Seas Mariner Cruise, pre and post-cruise is a once-in-a lifetime experience. Regent from the Smithsonian Collection by accommodation, meals as specified and Seven Seas Mariner includes a wide variety Smithsonian Journeys private transfers. of shore excursions offering the chance • Extraordinary staff-to-guest ratio of two RO – Room Only / AI - All Inclusive to discover the cultures of native Alaskan staff for every three guests tribes, scattered remote outposts of the • Perfectly sized ships that can access gold-rush glory days, the spectacular Inside to the world’s most intimate ports Passage and the largest tidewater glacier in • Pre-paid gratuities North America, Hubbard Glacier. • Complimentary WiFi throughout the ship Featured Hotels 62 Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Thompson Clockwise from top: Seven Seas Mariner Cruise, The Inside Passage in Alaska, Please visit carrier.co.uk to see Seven Seas Observation Lounge our full list of hotels and cruises.

/ 64 / 65 Canada For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Lodge Exterior Clayoquot Island, British Columbia / Below right: Diamond Room Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Sonora Island, British Columbia / A horizon of possibilities stretches out before adults and children alike at this luxury turn-of-the-century-inspired outpost. Accessible by scenic floatplane, fly over the snow-capped peaks, glacial lakes and forested valleys to the world’s last remaining untouched ancient temperate Sonora Resort rainforests, Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve. Experience genuine eco-friendly safari-style glamping on three, four or seven night all- inclusive packages enjoying all the luxurious standards associated with Relais & Châteaux. 88 rooms and suites in 12 lodges 50 minutes by helicopter from Vancouver to Campbell River with an onward 1 hour 15 minute water taxi transfer Below: Private helicopter arrival over En Suite Tents and surrounding mountains. Innumerable Prices from activities range from grizzly bear tours £775pp in low season and Orca whale spotting to fly- fishing on £1075pp in high season the pristine Philips River and whitewater including 2 nights accommodation on a full board rafting. Experience the Island Currents Spa, basis with non-alcoholic and selected alcoholic with its serene sounds of the ocean and the beverages with meals. Room upgrades available. outdoor mineral pools. The complimentary Water Journey allows guests to focus on Whether in search of a wilderness adventure purifying the body and relaxing the mind. or a wellness retreat, this luxurious all- For a first-class dining opportunity, the Tyee inclusive Relais & Châteaux resort will not Dining Room faces the sea and uses the disappoint. Rooms, housed in 12 uniquely freshest West Coast ingredients to create themed lodges, offer every home comfort – sumptuous dishes – end your meal with a windows look out onto the Yuculta Rapids cocktail on the patio for exquisite views.

Left: Aerial View Below left: Bears

20 tents Dining is a convivial affair, guests are 45 minutes by floatplane from Vancouver encouraged to experience all venues during their stay including the Cookhouse, Outpost Glendale Cove, British Columbia / Prices from or the open-kitchen bar where locally-grown £5025pp in low season and harvested ingredients sourced almost Knight Inlet Lodge £5650pp in high season entirely from Clayoquot Sound delivers including 3 nights accommodation on a full board contemporary á la carte coastal cuisine 18 rooms viewing resorts in the world. Accompanied basis with selected alcoholic beverages, guided prepared by an extraordinary team of Relais 4 hours by road from Vancouver by interpretive guides, observe these activities, a spa treatment and transfers from & Châteaux class artisan chefs. The night to Campbell River with an onward majestic creatures from special viewing Vancouver. before departure, resort chef’s prepare a 25 minute floatplane transfer platforms – photographic opportunities lavish multi-course tasting menu paired with Above: Horse Riding are plentiful during peak season, when it is Accommodating a maximum of 40 guests, award-winning British Columbia wines. Prices from not uncommon for there to be up to up to luxury en suite white canvas prospector- bridges. Adrenaline rushing activities include £1670pp in low season 40 bears within 10 kilometres of the lodge. style tents offer magnificent picturesque Clayoquot Wilderness Resort proffers thrills kayaking, mountain biking challenging trails £1875pp in high season Whale-watching joins bear-watching as a views of the water’s edge or under the in abundance, daily activities are highly and ziplining down through the trees towards including 2 nights accommodation at Knight Inlet prime attraction, while sea kayaking tours bird song rainforest canopy. Arranged for personalised for each guest by dedicated the water. The estuary fronting the camp is a Lodge on a full board basis and 1 night in Campbell bring opportunities to drift quietly past maximum privacy, each tent promises Activities Directors, based on interests and true marine playground teeming with wildlife; River with transfers from Campbell River. the wildlife. Sail past crashing waterfalls luxurious comfort, king or queen-size abilities. Explore over 600 acres of outpost salmon and steelhead are among the prevalent and ancient glaciers on an inlet cruise or beds, private bathrooms with a covered paradise in the company of expert guides catches in the local river system, the shoreline A true West Coast adventure awaits… hike into the pristine rainforest. Having outdoor rainforest shower and under keen to share their local knowledge. Choose is an excellent opportunity to spot brown bears, only accessible by floatplane, this unique worked up an appetite, feast on hearty West floor heating. Billowy down duvets, from horseback riding treks through local whilst further out to sea grey whales, porpoises rustic floating lodge nestled amidst the Coast and continental cuisine, with the luxurious linens, ultra fluffy towels, forests and meadows, hiking with a First and seals can be seen. Relax and rejuvenate in wild, rugged peaks of Canada’s coastline is focus firmly on seafood harvested from the plush bathrobes and slippers complete Nations escort across the wilderness via the Healing Grounds Spa or swap tales with considered one of the premier grizzly bear pristine glacier-fed waters. the offering. cedar boardwalks, ancient forests and rope fellow guests in the games or library tents.

/ 66 / 67 Canada For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Hotel Exterior Right: Hotel Lobby Below right: Deluxe Valley View Room Below right: Fairmont Gold Lake View Room

Whistler, British Columbia / Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta / Fairmont Chateau Whistler Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

539 rooms and suites 552 rooms and suites 2 hours from Vancouver Airport 2 hours 30 minutes from Calgary Airport

Prices from Prices from £375pp £575pp in low season including 3 nights accommodation on a room only £865pp in high season recommended. Dining choices encompass basis. Room upgrades available. including 3 nights accommodation on a room only fine Canadian cuisine in Fairview, à la basis. Room upgrades available. carte dining at Lago Italian Kitchen and Nestled in upper Whistler Village, at the spectacular views while the Fairmont authentic Swiss fondue in Walliser Stübe, base of Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler’s Gold Floor features the benefits of a Situated in Alberta’s Banff National Park, whilst an afternoon tea service is the ideal flagship hotel is a true all-seasons escape. dedicated concierge, private lounge and a a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this accompaniment for taking in the lakeside Activities include sightseeing via the Peak hearty breakfast. Relax in the Health Club luxurious year-round mountain resort is views. A plethora of activities are available 2 Peak gondola, scenic hikes, swimming including an indoor-outdoor pool, sauna and surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the including a mountain adventure programme, in the lakes and playing tennis. Guests can steam rooms or indulge in spa treatments at majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening fishing, canoeing, horse riding and a Kids also experience the Fairmont Chateau Vida Spa. Yoga and Aqua Fit classes are also emerald lake. Charming rooms and suites Camp, whilst the resort spa offers a range Whistler Golf Club – a par 72, 18-hole available on a daily basis. Savour fine dining offer the ultimate in modern comfort along of indulgent treatments, from a Restorative course that is suitable for all levels. Guest in The Grill Room, followed by cocktails and with the luxury of a bygone era; a Junior Mineral Bath to a customised couples rooms are tastefully-appointed and offer entertainment in the Mallard Lounge. Suite with a lake view is highly massage.

Left: Hotel Exterior Left: Signature Cabin Below left: Superior Room Below left: Canoes At The Boathouse

Whistler, British Columbia / Four Seasons Resort and Jasper National Park, Alberta / Residences Whistler Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

291 rooms, suites and residences 446 rooms and cabins 2 hours from Vancouver Airport 4 hours from Edmonton Airport into cedar chalets and heritage log cabins, Prices from Prices from with Luxury Signature Cabins offering the £265pp alpine views. Sample British Columbia’s £440pp in low season most impeccable views of the golf course, including 3 nights accommodation on a room only finest wines at a daily Manager’s wine £705pp in high season mountains and resort. Experience true basis. Room upgrades available. reception. Whilst Whistler is renowned for including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Rocky Mountain cuisine in a choice of its winter alpine activities, summer months basis. Room upgrades available. eight restaurants, all accompanied by fine Canada’s only AAA Five Diamond Resort also offer a plethora of activities – land and wines from the exceptional cellar – The boasts a combination of year-round water-based including hiking, mountain Explore the majestic beauty of Jasper Moose’s Nook Chophouse is a must for scenic grandeur and welcoming luxury, its biking, golf, mountain ecology tours, zip National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage succulent steaks and local seafood. A cosy spacious accommodations featuring cosy trekking, horseback riding, whitewater Site from this 700 acre year-round spa, complemented by an outdoor heated wood interiors with gas-burning fireplaces. rafting and fishing. After an adventurous day, mountain resort, situated along the shores swimming pool, is inspired by the natural SIDECUT is a modern steakhouse recharge your batteries in the spa with an of pristine Lac Beauvert, it provides the elements of Jasper National Park. Summer specialising in prime Canadian beef and exfoliating Canadian maple syrup and brown ideal base for discovering the surrounding recreations include the new Glacier Skywalk, venison; SIDECUT Bar offers all-day bistro sugar scrub under the rain shower or relax in wilderness. Connected by winding helicopter tours to the Icefields and cruises dining in a relaxed ambience with impressive the heated outdoor swimming pool. pathways, the accommodations are grouped to the Maligne Valley.

/ 68 / 69 Canada For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Hotel Exterior Below right: Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite

Banff National Park, Alberta / Hailed as the “most spectacular train journey in the world”, Rocky Mountaineer is an exhilarating and inspiring way to travel through the dramatic Canadian Rockies landscape. Discover a world of spectacular natural splendor as the train weaves effortlessly past snow-capped Fairmont Banff Springs mountains, anicent glaciers, forests and waterfalls... ready to glimpse grizzlies, eagles and magnificent moose. Comfort envelops you from beginning to end, at every stop there are opportunities to explore the thrilling wilderness. Rocky Mountaineer operates from early spring to late 764 rooms and suites autumn; early booking is highly recommended. 1 hour 30 minutes from Calgary Airport

Prices from £515pp in low season £710pp in high season including 3 nights accommodation on a room only romantic getaways. A plethora of dining Choose from one of four basis. Room upgrades available. experiences exist across the resort, from a menu of prime beef cuts and exceptional magnificent journeys: Modelled after a Scottish baronial castle, seafood at 1888 Chop House to exquisite 2 Day Journey Through the Clouds this iconic resort is located in the heart of Italian cuisine at Castello Ristorante. A Vancouver – Kamloops – Jasper Banff National Park, a UNESCO World wide range of premium amenities and Prices from £1340pp Heritage Site, and has been providing an recreational facilities can be enjoyed at this unmistakable air of timeless elegance and luxury hotel, including a swimming pool and 2 Day First Passage to the West grandeur for more than 125 years. Luxurious 27-holes of championship golf, with hiking, Banff or Lake Louise – Kamloops – accommodations offer a choice of mountain fishing, riding and skiing nearby. The design Vancouver or river views; the Junior Suites located of the resort’s Willow Stream Spa is based on Prices from £1340pp in the turrets of the castle are ideal for the hot springs seen in the area.

3 Day Rainforest to Gold Rush Vancouver – Whistler – Quesnel - Jasper Prices from £1860pp

Left: Hotel Lobby 6 Day Coastal Passage Below left: Hotel Exterior Seattle – Vancouver - Canadian Rockies Prices from £3130pp

Journeys available in reverse direction. Contact our Reservations Team for full itineraries and departure dates. Prices based on GoldLeaf Service. Banff National Park, Alberta /

The Rimrock Resort Hotel Rainforest to Gold Rush 343 rooms and suites First Passage to the West Journey Through the Clouds 1 hour 30 minutes from Calgary Airport GoldLeaf Service provides the finest Coastal Passage way to travel with heightened levels of Quesnel Prices from service and personal privileges. T £325pp in low season Jasper £470pp in high season Canada’s only five-diamond restaurant, • Elegant custom designed bi-level glass dome coach with T C including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Eden, where a tantalising cheese selection exclusive outdoor viewing platform basis. Room upgrades available. graces the menu. A more casual dining • Pre-assigned spacious, reclining, comfortable seats with Lake Louise experience exists at the Primrose Dining ample leg room Whistler Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies Room, where delectable buffet breakfasts • Delectable gourmet hot breakfast and á la carte lunch Kamloops Ban featuring regional cuisine, freshly prepared by an award- is the backdrop for this heart-of-the-wilds act as fuel for exploratory days. Walk to the Vancouver luxury resort, where cosy accommodations Gondola or Hot Springs, or head out winning culinary team served in the lower level private boast spectacular views of the scenic valley whitewater rafting and water-skiing in GoldLeaf Dining Room and mountains. On the highest floor sits Canada’s protected playground. After a day • Complimentary gourmet snacks, alcoholic and non- Seattle Suite Infinity 900, which features its own spent in the great outdoors, settle in the alcoholic beverages served throughout the journey private terrace and the finest amenities. This comfortable surroundings of the resort spa, • Captivating storytelling and impeccable service by T AAA Four Diamond hotel offers Western where the focus is on personal wellbeing. attentive, professional Rocky Mountaineer Hosts

/ 70 / 71 Canada For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Suggested Canadian Rockies Itinerary Days 1-2 & National Parks Fly to Calgary, on arrival transfer to the Fairmont Palliser for a 2 night stay (RO) 11 nights from £4630 per person, based on 2 sharing Days 3-4 Collect your hire car, drive to Banff Calgary Jasper National Park National Park for a 2 night stay at the Beyond its Wild West heritage, Calgary is Jasper National Park lies in the dramatic Fairmont Banff Springs (RO) also a place where the arts scene thrives, eastern Rockies, a glacial terrain dotted by where the cuisine is ever-evolving and vivid turquoise lakes. An important dark Days 5-6 experimental and where the surrounding reserve, the Park is served by the Easy Trails Continue through Banff National Park landscape is simply breathtaking. Sample system and boasts Canada’s longest, highest to Lake Louise, stay at the Fairmont farm-to-fork food, visit a performing arts aerial tramway for indelible mountain vistas. Chateau Lake Louise for 2 nights (RO) festival or venture to the nearby Canadian Rockies for sports and exploration. Rocky Mountaineer Day 7 Experience Canada’s wild beauty onboard Drive to Jasper National Park for an Banff National Park the deluxe Rocky Mountaineer, passing overnight stay at the Fairmont Jasper High Alpine meadows, jade-green lakes, the glacier-clad mountains and strikingly Park Lodge (RO) weird and wonderful rock formations - Banff blue rivers of the National Parks. Choose National Park is a protected World Heritage GoldLeaf Service for gourmet dining and Day 8 Site. Explore by helicopter to visit some views through panoramic dome windows. Board Rocky Mountaineer Train from of Canada’s most iconic sights, including Jasper to Vancouver, with an overnight Moraine Lake. Vancouver stay in Kamloops (BL) Vancouver is a glorious harbour-front Lake Louise vibrant city. At the heart of the action lies Days 9-11 At the heart of Banff National Park, the ever-popular Stanley Park with its sandy Arrive in Vancouver, make your way turquoise-tinted Lake Louise stands in an beaches, waterpark and endless swathes to the Fairmont Waterfront for a 3 amphitheatre of rugged mountains, perfect of cedar and fir trees. Walk the Capilano night stay (RO) for hiking and wildlife adventures. Walk Cable Suspension Bridge at a heart-stopping along ancient glaciers, soar above the clouds 70 metres above the water. Shoppers can Day 12 on a gondola ride or view the Lake Louise indulge at Robinson Street, Vancouver’s Return to Vancouver Airport for the sunrise from a canoe. answer to Rodeo Drive, whilst foodie tours return flight back to the UK are a city speciality. Prices include all economy international flights, rail journey, accommodation, meals as specified, transfers and 5 days all inclusive car hire.

RO – Room Only / BL – Breakfast & Lunch

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Fairmont Palliser Jasper National Park 70 Fairmont Banff Springs Kamloops Lake Louise 69 Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Ban Vancouver Calgary 69 Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge National 71 Rocky Mountaineer Park 62 Fairmont Waterfront Clockwise from top: Banff National Park, Please visit carrier.co.uk Vancouver, Elk Herd to see our full list of hotels.

/ 72 / 73 Canada For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk California EXPLORE ICONIC CITIES AND MAJESTIC NATIONAL PARKS, PRISTINE BEACHES AND DRAMATIC OCEAN ROADS; LET CARRIER CREATE YOUR ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP. A Taste Of California When To Go Summer is hot and dry with cool evenings; winter tends to be milder with a little rain between January and March. Winters in San Francisco can be chilly and foggy, whilst Los Angeles can be smoggy in the summer months. On Lake Tahoe, expect cold and snowy winters and although summer days can be warm, the evenings can still be chilly.

GMT -8 hours Flying Time London to San Francisco / Los Angeles 11 hours/London to San Diego 11 hours 30 minutes

Exhilarating Adventures Winelands and Highlands California Cuisine Synonymous with adventure and discovery, With over 45,000 acres of vineyards, Birthplace of the farm-to-table concept, California offers something unique and California’s Wine Country is renowned California certainly attracts a distinguished intriguing around every corner. Off the coast for being one of the most distinguished foodie crowd, with local delicacies including of Santa Barbara, discover the fascinating wine capitals in the world. Experience an the San Franciscan Cioppino stew and biology behind the ocean’s giants on a authentic taste of traditional train travel Crab Louie salad. For world-class dining, whale-watching cruise or for seasoned onboard the antique Napa Valley Wine Train, enchanting Napa Valley is the place to surfers, tackle the waves off Big Sur with a savouring delectable gourmet cuisine as visit; from Bouchon Bistro to The French local instructor. Further inland, the rugged you pass by undulating hills and blossoming Laundry, you’ll never be short of a Michelin- terrain of Yosemite National Park makes for valleys. In enchanting Sonoma Valley, the starred restaurant. For an experience out of exhilarating experiences; try your hand at Broadway Under the Stars experience at the ordinary, try your hand as a beekeeper whitewater rafting down the Merced River Jack London State Historic Park brings the at Carmel Valley Ranch, where a number of or hike to the top of Glacier Point. magic of the theatre to the open air. honey-focused programmes take place.

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San Francisco / San Francisco / Fairmont San Francisco The St.Regis San Francisco

606 rooms and suites 260 rooms and suites 30 minutes from San Francisco Airport 25 minutes from San Francisco Airport

Prices from Prices from £515pp in low season £870pp in low season distinguish accommodations that are the £645pp in high season of the bay from the Golden Gate Bridge to £1335pp in high season epitome of chic, the decadently furnished including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Alcatraz. After exploring nearby attractions including 3 nights accommodation on a room only suites are complemented by the Signature basis. Room upgrades available. including Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf basis. Room upgrades available. St. Regis Butler service. Executive Chef and Union Square return to a choice of Franck Desplechin employs fresh seasonal Located atop Nob Hill – San Francisco’s exceptional Pacific Rim/Asian cuisine Luxurious and super-attentive service ingredients in The Grill Restaurant with its most prestigious residential district – the at the tropically-inspired Tonga Room elevate the guest experience beyond the exemplary Napa and Sonoma wine labels; Fairmont is an opulent turn-of-the-century and Hurricane Bar or finest Northern extraordinary at this legendary hotel in the an oyster bar satisfies seafood aficionados. landmark hotel that never fails to impress. Californian fare paired with wines from artful heart of the SoMA District. Not only Three evenings a week, guests can be A breathtaking lobby replete with pristine the region at Laurel Court. Round off the is the Museum of Modern Art right next treated to the dramatic ritual of champagne marble floors and gold-trimmed Corinthian day with speciality Martinis and piano door, but the hotel houses the Museum sabraging in the Lobby. The infinity-edge columns leads to individually- furnished entertainment in the bar, try the special of the African Diaspora, showcasing the pool and soothing Remède Spa with cedar- guest rooms – the exquisitely appointed Honey Saison , harvested from the continent’s powerful culture. Beyond wood saunas and eucalyptus steam rooms signature suites offering unparalleled views beehives in the hotel’s culinary garden. the expansive lobby, sophisticated tones will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.

Left: Deluxe Room Left: Healing Arts Centre and Spa Below left: Hotel Exterior Below left: Aerial View

San Francisco / Sausalito / The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco Cavallo Point Lodge 336 rooms and suites 30 minutes from San Francisco Airport 142 rooms and suites 40 minutes from San Francisco Airport Prices from £640pp in low season the city, provides a dedicated concierge as Prices from £710pp in high season well as complimentary food and beverage £730pp in low season including 3 nights accommodation on a room only presentations throughout the day. Savour £910pp in high season windows. King Suites offer separate basis. Room upgrades available. globally-inspired California cuisine as including 3 nights accommodation on a room only sleeping and sitting areas, with the choice of envisioned by Chef Michael Rotondo in the basis. Room upgrades available. Contemporary or Historic suites available. A truly impressive hotel located in the hotel’s signature restaurant Parallel 37, and An historic space bedecked with fine art heart of the city, just steps away from Union casual fare can be enjoyed at The Lounge Known as the Lodge at the Golden Gate, photography, the Murray Circle Restaurant Square and Chinatown. Housed in a 1909 along with exquisite views of San Francisco. Cavallo Point evokes the rich heritage of a showcases modern Californian cuisine using landmark building, its classical design and Wine connoisseurs will appreciate rare former U.S. Army post, Fort Baker. Once local flavours and is led by award-winning antique-filled public areas are enhanced by and exclusive wines in the intimate setting an officer’s residency, the property’s guest Executive Chef Justin Everett. Explore the gourmet dining and exemplary standards of of The JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset rooms stand on the expansive green space adjacent Bay Area Discovery Museum, join service. Luxury renovated guest rooms and Tasting Lounge. Feel refreshed after a encircling the parade ground, each with a guided hike beneath the bridge or simply suites are filled with every comfort, whilst revitalising Jet Lag Reviver treatment at Spa their own private entrance, fireplace, radiant soak away the aches of the day in the resort the hotel’s Club Level, one of the largest in L’OCCITANE by the Bay. heated floor and full-length panoramic spa, which features a nutritional Tea Bar.

/ 78 / 79 California For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Below: Swimming Pool Right: Lobby Lounge Napa Valley / Calistoga Ranch captures the essence Below right: Swimming Pool of Napa Valley – food, wine and nature. Set in a private canyon on a 157 acre site, Lake Tahoe / Calistoga Ranch, the luxurious guest lodges each feature a fireplace, cedar deck, panoramic floor-to- The Ritz-Carlton an Auberge ceiling windows and an outdoor shower garden. Enjoy a magnificent fusion of Lake Tahoe Resort food, wine and nature in the Lakehouse Restaurant. Serving organic world-class 170 rooms and suites 50 lodges cuisine, this is showcased in a variety of 3 hours 30 minutes from San Francisco Airport 1 hour 20 minutes from San Francisco Airport dining options, each reflecting innovative, locally-inspired menus that incorporate the Prices from Prices from freshest organic, natural and seasonal £630pp in low season £1195pp in low season ingredients and complemented with a £990pp in high season tubs and fireplaces, whilst Club Level £1345pp in high season selection of fine wines from the ranch’s own including 3 nights accommodation on a room only accommodations define the ultimate in including 3 nights accommodation on a room only vineyard. Relax in the spa, swim in the pool basis. Room upgrades available. personal service with continuous culinary basis. Room upgrades available. or hike in the nearby oak groves. offerings, an exclusive private lounge and a Offering luxurious accommodations and dedicated concierge. Dining encompasses exceptional service in the heart of Northern regional and organic specialities in California, this North Lake Tahoe resort Manzanita, casual bites in Café Blue, ‘blues, is perfectly situated for exploring the brews and barbecues’ at the Backyard Bar & Napa Valley / surrounding mountainous landscape. BBQ and light American fare at The Living wine country in style with four poster The boating and water activities of Lake Room. Recreational amenities include a Hotel Yountville beds, spa tubs and fireplaces in every room. Tahoe are only a short drive away from pampering Spa, two heated outdoor pools Succumb to locally-sourced culinary this sophisticated year-round destination. and a fitness centre, whilst the daily fireside 80 rooms and suites delights at the poolside Hopper Creek Contemporary rooms feature deep soaking s’more sessions bring families together. 1 hour 20 minutes from San Francisco Airport Kitchen and indulge in complimentary wine tastings at Y Bar, with winery staff on hand Prices from to provide local knowledge and insights. Spa £625pp in low season AcQua houses six treatment rooms and a £830pp in high season relaxation salon, with trained therapists on Left: Lodge Exterior including 3 nights accommodation on a room only hand to offer a range of unique treatments Below left: Peaks Restaurant basis. Room upgrades available. featuring custom-blended aromatherapies. Cycling tours around Yountville town and Tucked amongst miles of Napa Valley the surrounding vineyards are popular, as is vineyards and beautiful landscapes, this early morning ballooning above the beautiful haven of relaxation welcomes visitors to patchwork of the valley. Above: Premium Room Sequoia National Park / Wuksachi Lodge Sonoma County / Below: Deluxe Room 102 rooms and suites Farmhouse Inn 5 hours from San Francisco Airport 25 rooms and suites the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. A choice Prices from 1 hour 30 minutes from San Francisco Airport of charming rooms and suites feature £240pp in low season vaulted ceilings and woodland views, some £445pp in high season Prices from also offer a fireplace and private deck or including 3 nights accommodation on room only a sympathetic environment with all the £975pp patio. Indulge your gourmet desires in the basis. Room upgrades available. comforts and amenities you’d expect such including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Michelin-starred restaurant supplied by as coffee maker, mini refrigerator and flat basis. Room upgrades available. local artisan farmers and enjoy the Wine Hidden away in a landscape dominated screen TV. The regular seasonal barbecues Director’s acclaimed wine programme, by ancient forests, crashing waterfalls and showcase Old West grilling at its best, or take This intimate and impeccable property encompassing the finest wines the region dramatic valleys, this authentic far-from-it- a table at the Peaks Restaurant to savour nestled in the Russian River Valley in the has to offer. Appreciate the diversity of the all lodge commands one of the best locations signature cuisine described as Sierra Alpine, heart of Sonoma wine country has garnered region with its rolling hills, rugged coastline in Sequoia National Park. Set slightly away with favourites including pan-fried ruby red a host of accolades and awards. Blending the and redwood forests, whilst for relaxation from the main lodge within tune of the trout and grass-fed beef. It’s the perfect place world-class amenities of a top-end boutique there’s a seasonal heated pool and hot tub. terrain, delightful accommodation feature for exploring the Park’s giant Sequoia groves, hotel with the warmth of a family-run inn, The well-connected concierge team will natural décor employing granite rock, going horse riding or joining ranger-led the location is ideal for excursions into ensure you make the most of your stay. oak, cedar and hickory woods to create activities such as climbing Moro Rock.

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Yosemite National Park / Carmel / Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Carmel Valley Ranch

302 rooms and cottages 181 rooms and suites 4 hours from San Francisco Airport, 2 hours 20 minutes from San Francisco Airport 1 hour 15 minutes from Fresno Airport Prices from Prices from wall coverings, warm lighting and furnishings £780pp in low season £335pp in low season dressed in local fabrics. Perfect for families, £885pp in high season tennis and fitness, whilst a third pool and the £630pp in high season the Cottage Rooms are a short walk from the including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. Aiyana Spa can be found at the main Lodge. including 3 nights accommodation on a room only main lodge with direct access to the great Room upgrades available. Recreations include golf at the 18-hole basis. Room upgrades available. outdoors. Dining options include Embers Carmel Valley Ranch championship course for sustainable cuisine and fine wines served In the foothills of the Santa Lucia winding through the core of the resort, Nestled into the Sierra National Forest, in a sophisticated and romantic ambience, Mountains, and just a short drive from the guided horseriding trails through meadows just two miles from Yosemite National Park a pizzeria and the congenial Jackalopes coast, the ranch encompasses over 500 and hills to discovering local nature and flora South Gate, the lodge is perfectly positioned Bar and Grill where the High Sierra Bloody acres of countryside, which is perfect for on the many Ranch Trails. Younger guests for a host of outdoor recreations from Marys are legendary. The world-class Ascent hiking and meditative strolls. All rooms have will be entertained at the Ranch Hands mountain biking and fly fishing to evening Spa at Tenaya Lodge is the ultimate place a fireplace and a private deck to maximise Kids Camp. Dine on fresh ingredients at flashlight hikes. Accommodation comprises to relax and indulge, offering a full range of the panoramas, whilst a spa specialises in the Valley Kitchen or enjoy a more relaxed, of Lodge and Cottage Rooms featuring décor treatments and spa facilities such as saunas herbal and botanical treatments. The River casual, outdoor dining experience at the which reflect the region with earth-toned and steam rooms. Ranch centre offers two swimming pools, River Ranch.

Left: The Great Lounge Left: Hotel Living Room Below left: Cottage Interior Below left: Estate Room

Pebble Beach®, Near Carmel / Yosemite National Park / Casa Palmero at The Majestic Yosemite Hotel Pebble Beach Resorts®

124 rooms and suites 24 rooms and suites 4 hours from San Francisco Airport 2 hours 30 minutes from San Francisco Airport soaking tubs, some with private a garden, courtyard and Jacuzzi tubs. Enjoy the Prices from Prices from attentive services of a personal co-ordinator £530pp in low season Glacier Point and Half Dome. Accented with £1455pp in low season and a two hour evening hors d’oeuvres £1015pp in high season original Native American designs, the luxury £1490pp in high season reception. An impressive array of award- including 3 nights accommodation on a room only accommodations are situated either in the including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. winning restaurants and bars within Pebble basis. Room upgrades available. main building, with its great granite façade, Room upgrades available. Beach Resorts® include seafood specialities beamed ceilings and grand stone hearths, or at Stillwater Bar & Grill™, American Formerly The Ahwahnee, this landmark in charming cottages in the wooded grounds. An oasis of lush grounds, floral walkways classics at the tavern-style Tap Room™ and hotel sits in the centre of the enchanting Savour succulent slow-cooked meats and pretty tiled patios, the Mediterranean- international favourites at The Bench™. Cool Yosemite Valley, just a four hour drive and comforting produce in The Majestic style Casa Palmero lies on the dramatic off in the swimming pool, play tennis at The away from San Francisco. As the only Yosemite Dining Room - an impressive Monterey Peninsula overlooking the first Beach & Tennis Club™; or be pampered AAA® Four-Diamond hotel in the area, dining hall adorned with chandeliers and and second fairway of Pebble Beach Golf at the adjacent Forbes’ Five Star The Spa this established retreat is recognised and cosy wood touches. Extensive recreational Links™. Fresh flowers are delivered upon at Pebble Beach™ whilst golf aficionados loved for its architectural grandeur, offering facilities include an outdoor heated pool, arrival to guest accommodations which benefit from preferential tee off times. spectacular views over the Yosemite Falls, nature programmes and hiking trails. have wood-burning fireplaces and oversized Photos courtesy of Pebble Beach Company.

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Days 1-2 & Winelands Fly to San Francisco, on arrival transfer to The St. Regis San 12 nights from £5155 per person, based on 2 sharing Francisco for a 2 night stay (RO)

Days 3-4 San Francisco Carmel Valley Collect your hire car, drive north to Dominated by the Golden Gate Bridge As one of the finest wine growing regions in Sonoma County for 2 nights at the and views of Alcatraz Island, San the Californian State, Carmel Valley entices Farmhouse Inn (RO) Francisco is a city full of surprises. Ride with its quaint fine dining establishments, the historic cable cars chugging through championship golf courses and expansive Days 5-6 the neighbourhoods or explore the waterfront countryside. With its artistic heritage and Drive to the Sierra Nevada marketplace of Fisherman’s Wharf. Evenings thatched roof cottages reminiscent of quaint Mountains for a 2 night stay at The can be spent dining in trend setting Michelin- English villages, nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea is Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe (RO) starred restaurants and at world- renowned a place steeped in romance and history. operas and ballets. Days 7-8 Big Sur Drive south to Carmel Valley Ranch, Sonoma County Cameras will be working overtime along the Carmel for a 2 night stay (BB) The quainter sibling of Napa Valley, Sonoma 90 mile stretch of rugged coastline known County entices visitors with its rustic for its winding turns and captivating scenery Days 9-10 wineries, gourmet food and undulating between San Simeon and Carmel-by-the- Continue along the scenic Highway hills, where blooms of lavender thrive in the Sea on Highway 1. Bixby Bridge, Big Sur’s 1 to Big Sur for a 2 night stay at Post summer. Explore the galleries and boutiques version of the Golden Gate, and historical Ranch Inn (BB) of Sonoma Plaza, discover an idyllic picnic landmark Hearst Castle in San Simeon are spot by bike or experience exquisite wine the highlights. Days 11-12 pairings with farm-to-fork cuisine. Head north for the last 2 nights at Sausalito Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito (RO) Lake Tahoe It wouldn’t be unusual to mistake charming High in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sausalito for a Mediterranean fishing village, Day 13 Lake Tahoe lays claim to some of the with its hillside pastel-coloured houses, Return your hire car to San Francisco country’s top Alpine resorts. Summer entices sophisticated yacht marina and numerous Airport for the return flight back to visitors with an abundance of water-based boutiques. Only a 20 minute drive from San the UK activities on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Francisco, the city boasts some of the most Tahoe. Mountain golf can be enjoyed whilst spectacular views over the Golden Gate hiking and biking will offer spectacular Bridge; the scenic waterfront walk along Price includes economy international mountain views. Bridgeway is also a delight. flights, accommodation, meals as specified, private transfer on arrival and 10 days all- inclusive car hire. RO – Room Only / BB - Bed & Breakfast

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Sonoma ounty osemite Featured Hotels ational Park 79 The St. Regis San Francisco Sausalito San Francisco 80 Farmhouse Inn 81 The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe 83 Carmel Valley Ranch 86 Post Ranch Inn Clockwise from top: 79 Cavallo Point Lodge McWay Waterfall Big Sur, Vineyards in Napa armel alley Valley, Cable Cars in Please visit carrier.co.uk Big Sur San Francisco to see our full list of hotels.

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Big Sur / Santa Barbara / Post Ranch Inn Belmond El Encanto

39 rooms and 1 private home 92 suites and bungalows 3 hours from San Francisco Airport 2 hours from Los Angeles Airport

Prices from Prices from £1095pp in low season decks with awe-inspiring views. All guests £885pp in low season with chic marble bathrooms, soaking tubs, £1275pp in high season are welcome to enjoy a daily gourmet £1035pp in high season rainforest showers and every conceivable including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. buffet breakfast, yoga sessions, stargazing including 3 nights accommodation on a room only comfort. Also quintessentially Californian is Room upgrades available. experiences and guided nature walks. Dining basis. Room upgrades available. the cuisine in The Dining Room and Terrace, encompasses exquisite cuisine and glorious while The Lounge makes an ideal retreat Perched upon the cliffs of Big Sur, this ocean views at Sierra Mar, whilst relaxation Just minutes away from the galleries and for afternoon tea. The Wine Room has its award-winning ranch-style hotel offers the comes in the form of private deck massages wineries of Santa Barbara, jewel of the own custom menu, paired with leading ultimate romantic and secluded experience and leisurely afternoons spent in the infinity American Riviera, Belmond El Encanto has wines from local vineyards and beyond. for its guests. Part of the Passport Resorts spa pools. Those wishing to explore beyond recently been brought back to its original Experience the ultimate indulgence at the family, the luxury retreat is built upon the sanctuary of the hotel can enjoy the 1920s splendour. Within its landscaped spa with its range of invigorating treatments the values of sustainable, natural design, use of a premium Lexus vehicle; Carmel, grounds, which house an arbour, lily pond inspired by the surrounding landscape and with accommodations featuring slate spa Monterey and Pebble Beach are all around and zero-edge pool, lie a collection of a patio that offers spectacular views, leaving bathtubs, wood-burning fireplaces and an hour’s drive away. California-style suites and bungalows your mind and body feeling rejuvenated.

Left: Swimming Pool Left: Hotel Exterior on Butterfly Beach Below left: Spa Patio Below left: Deluxe Room

Santa Barbara / Pismo Beach / Four Seasons Resort Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa The Biltmore

207 rooms and suites 61 suites 1 hour 30 minutes from Los Angeles Airport, 3 hours 15 minutes from Los Angeles Airport, 15 minutes from Santa Barbara Airport 4 hours from San Francisco Airport and deep-soaking tubs. Led by Executive Prices from Chef Marco Fossati, Bella Vista Restaurant Prices from £680pp in low season offers Italian-inspired Californian coastal £720pp in low season fully-equipped kitchen and private terrace £1115pp in high season cuisine, whilst Ty Lounge is the place to £995pp in high season or patio; some also boast a fireplace and jet including 3 nights accommodation on a room only go for light fare and after-dinner cocktails. including 3 nights accommodation on a room only tubs. Countless local wines grace the wine basis. Room upgrades available. Guests staying in selected rooms and suites basis. Room upgrades available. list in the elegant Lido Restaurant, where can take advantage of complimentary guests can choose to dine on an oceanfront Nestled amongst lush, manicured grounds access to the exclusive Coral Casino Situated between San Francisco and Los patio or poolside. Relax and rejuvenate on Butterfly Beach in Montecito, this elegant Beach and Cabana Club, with its Olympic- Angeles on California’s scenic Highway 1, at the Spa at Dolphin Bay or choose from five-star resort has acquired itself quite sized swimming pool and Tydes seaside Dolphin Bay Resort’s central location on a plethora of activities nearby, such as the legendary status since opening in 1927. restaurant. Recreations include tennis, Pismo Beach offers an attractive setting for kayaking, boating, surfing, hiking and golf, Luxury accommodations include stately a courtyard pool, a kids’ club and an couples and families alike. All suites feature whilst boutique wineries and Hearst Castle guest rooms and suites and a collection of exceptional spa, which proffers a VIP suite spacious living and dining areas, with a are within easy reach. secluded bungalows featuring rain showers with a private oceanfront terrace for couples.

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Beverly Hills / Santa Monica / Beverly Wilshire, Shutters on the Beach A Four Seasons Hotel 198 rooms and suites 30 minutes from Los Angeles Airport 395 rooms and suites 30 minutes from Los Angeles Airport Prices from £895pp in low season Prices from bathrooms. Many of the accommodations £1220pp in high season CD players, whirlpool tubs and in-room £760pp in low season boast classic views over Rodeo Drive or including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Body and Bath chests. Dining at 1 Pico is a £920pp in high season Beverly Hills. Recreational facilities include basis. Room upgrades available. scenic affair, the sunset ocean views provide a including 3 nights accommodation on a room only an outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness stunning backdrop for the modern American basis. Room upgrades available. centre and a spectacular spa famed for its An established favourite, Shutters on the cuisine. Rendezvous with the in-crowd at first-class estheticians to acclaimed skincare Beach’s position on a premium stretch the beachfront Coast Beach Café & Bar, and At the famous intersection of Rodeo Drive brands, including UK-based ELEMIS of Santa Monica sand keeps loyal guests indulge in casual dining and cocktails on The and Wilshire Boulevard, the Beverly skincare and local celebrity favourite Evolue. returning year after year. Combining east Living Room’s heated outdoor terrace. Relax Wilshire hotel blends traditional hospitality Enjoy an array of creative steak and seafood coast glamour and unpretentious comfort, by the large outdoor terrace pool, which is with a fresh, contemporary style. A chic presentations designed by Chef Wolfgang every inch of Shutters is designed to help complemented by a fitness centre and the haven located in the very heart of Beverly Puck at contemporary CUT restaurant, guests unwind. Stylish rooms with hardwood full service ONE Spa which offers a menu Hills, the luxury hotel features spacious whilst the sophisticated all-day dining venue floors are graced with hand-loomed rugs, a of natural and innovative therapies rooms and suites with every modern of THE Bvld restaurant serves California relaxation library with plasma TV and DVD/ and treatments. comfort, from iPod docks to Italian marble fare with a Mediterranean influence.

Left: The Bungalow Restaurant Left: Windows Lounge Below left: Signature Bungalow Below left: Four Seasons Executive Suite

Santa Monica / Beverly Hills / Fairmont Miramar Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles Hotel & Bungalows At Beverly Hills

334 rooms, suites and bungalows 285 rooms and suites 35 minutes from Los Angeles Airport 30 minutes from Los Angeles Airport

Prices from LA-sourced artefacts and atmospheric Prices from £790pp in low season photography set against mid-century grass £755pp in low season £835pp in high season cloth wallpaper. Opulently-appointed Ocean £805pp in high season iPad. Expect movie star treatment as you including 3 nights accommodation on a room only View Rooms bear the inimitable stamp including 3 nights accommodation on a room dine at award-winning Culina Restaurant basis. Room upgrades available. of designer Lynda Murray; Bungalows only basis. Room upgrades available. with its modern take on Italian classics, provide beachside or garden privacy ideal for or feast on the healthy Californian fare at Exceptional Fairmont service and exquisite families or a romantic getaway. At the Baja- In a prime location near Sunset Boulevard Cabana. Sample appetisers from all over the location come together beautifully at inspired Bungalow, where Wilshire meet and the boutiques of Robertson Boulevard world at Windows Lounge, or experience the this premier Santa Monica beachfront the sea, eclectic fare is served amid seafront and Rodeo Drive, there is always a celebrity serene ambience at the wine and espresso enclave on Wilshire Boulevard. Views over patios and sweeping decks, while FIG brings buzz about this smart and secluded retreat. bar Vinoteca. In the exclusive spa, enjoy the the shoreline are unforgettable from the Mediterrranean flair that draws diners from Offering spectacular views of the Hollywood opportunity to relax on the expansive pool impressive Ocean Tower; the top-floor across the State. Spend a little time shopping Hills, it comprises well-appointed rooms deck in a private cabana before submitting Tower Suites each having two furnished and sightseeing before relaxing in the urban complete with a sumptuous marble mind and body to a Swedish massage or deep balconies, the swish interiors boasting sanctuary of Exhale Mind Body Spa. bathroom, step-out balcony, iPod docks and tissue therapy.

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Waldorf Astoria Laguna Beach / Beverly Hills Montage Laguna Beach 178 rooms and suites 20 minutes from Los Angeles Airport 248 rooms, suites and villas 1 hour 30 minutes from Los Angeles Airport Prices from £890pp in low season bronze chandelier to the luxurious guest Prices from feature deep-soaking marble bathtubs and £1290pp in high season rooms and suites, opulence is the byword. £1270pp in low season private balconies or patios. Designed for including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Enjoy exclusive access to a personal £1705pp in high season larger groups, the elegant villas benefit from basis. Room upgrades available. concierge team, available round the clock including flights and 3 nights accommodation on a expansive gourmet kitchens and the finest via text messaging to answer every wish and room only basis. Room upgrades available. beachfront views; Villa La Riviera even Set at the famed crossroads of Wilshire whim. Savour the finest French-American features a private outdoor spa. Enjoy à la and Santa Monica Boulevards, this cuisine in the sumptuous restaurant named Those seeking beachfront luxury will find it carte dining with a view at Studio restaurant, recently-opened A-lister urban oasis has after chef-to-the-stars, Jean-Georges at Montage Laguna Beach – a sophisticated where the panoramic ocean vistas are the wow factor turned up to the max. A Vongerichten; gaze at stars both celestial and five-star resort perched high on a coastal equally as impressive as the French- contemporary interpretation of the golden mortal in the panoramic garden style setting bluff boasting pristine white beaches below, Californian cuisine. Delectable cheeses from age of Hollywood glamour, it abounds in of Rooftop by J.G. There’s a heated rooftop two swimming pools and an oceanfront around the world become a work of art at Art Deco influences – the inimitable touch pool or simply unwind in the La Prarie Spa. wellness spa. Subtle, beach-inspired tones The Loft Cheese Gallery, where decadent of legendary designer Pierre Yves-Rochon. Without doubt, the Waldorf Astoria is the carry throughout the luxury guestrooms and cheese boards are meticulously curated by From the triple-height lobby with its vast place to be seen. suites, many with spectacular ocean vistas, expert fromagiers.

Left: Boxwood Restaurant and Lounge Left: Resort overlooking The Bluff Below left: Penthouse Rooftop Terrace Below left: Fireside Ocean Room

West Hollywood / The London West Hollywood Dana Point, Laguna Beach / At Beverly Hills The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

226 rooms and suites 396 rooms and suites 30 minutes from Los Angeles Airport 1 hour from Los Angeles Airport

Prices from of the L.A skyline. Dining is a glamorous and Prices from private patios or balconies overlooking the £770pp in low season most sought-after affair, led by Executive £685pp in low season ocean, pools or the beautifully landscaped £945pp in high season Chef Anthony Keene. Savour California £835pp in high season gardens. Dining is also accompanied by including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. inspired selections at the Boxwood, enjoy including 3 nights accommodation on a room only stunning vistas at RAYA, menus capturing Room upgrades available. the weekly dining experience, London at basis. Room upgrades available. the freshness and originality of Californian Boxwood, showcasing a take on British cuisine with a Latin twist; enjoy the sunset The epitome of laid-back luxury, L.A style. classics. During the summer, dine on lighter Perched on a bluff with panoramic views at 180BLU oceanfront lounge. Two heated This all-suite hotel is ideally situated for fare in Boxwood On The Roof, popular with of the Pacific Ocean between Los Angeles swimming pools and a pair of outdoor those wishing to immerse themselves in the the Hollywood elite for its lavish cocktails and San Diego, the resort resembles a whirlpools provide recreation, along with city’s hip and vibrant social scene yet and million dollar views. Recreational grand and elegant residence graced with two miles of sandy beach and surfing as moments away from the main attractions facilities include an exclusive, seasonal marble flooring, antiques, fine art and well as tennis courts and an 18-hole Robert of Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Spacious rooftop pool deck with luxury cabanas, crystal chandeliers. Rooms and suites Trent Jones Jr-designed golf course. open-plan suites boast elegant custom- state-of-the art fitness centre and indulgent reflect the sand and the ocean, featuring The Ambassadors of the Environment designed interiors with incomparable views in-suite spa services. marble bathrooms, plasma televisions and programme offers eco-adventures for all ages.

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San Francisco Santa Monica Days 3-4 Spend 2 night stays at The Majestic A place of rich culture, exquisite food and Bounded by a three mile beach and covering Yosemite Hotel (RO) unique quirks, San Francisco is a city to eight walkable square miles, Santa Monica behold, with the Golden Gate Bridge acting is LA’s beachside city. Ride the only solar Days 5-6 as its majestic gateway. Explore the former powered Pacific Wheel on the lively Santa Stay for 2 nights at Casa Palmero at prison corridors of Alcatraz Island and Monica Pier or cycle along the 22 mile Pebble Beach Resorts® (BB) discover the finest boutiques in Union Square. South Bay Bicycle Trail. There are 120 museums and art galleries in addition to over Day 7 Yosemite National Park 400 restaurants to discover. Overnight stay at Dolphin Bay Resort Explore over 1,000 square miles of & Spa, Pismo Beach (RO) outstanding natural beauty, encompassing Laguna Niguel Alpine meadows, sheer valleys, towering Southern California’s premier seaside artist Days 8-9 granite peaks and thundering waterfalls. haven – quaint cottages, subtropical gardens Stay for 2 nights at Four Seasons Discover some of the park’s huge diversity and sandy coves, stretching along a seven Resort The Biltmore (RO) of species, from black bear and bobcats to mile scenic coastline. Encounter a glorious the Sierra Nevada Red fox. array of marine life in their natural habitat at Days 10-11 Dana Point, considered the whale capital of Follow the coastline for a 2 night Pebble Beach the world. stay at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Relish the spectacular vistas whilst teeing Bungalows, Santa Monica (RO) off on one of the five world-class golf San Diego courses. Cruise along the 17 Mile Drive – Rich in colourful Mexican influences, Days 12-13 one of the most scenic drives in the world. San Diego is famed not only for its zoo but Stay at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna also for the pristine sands of Coronado, Niguel, Dana Point for 2 nights (RO) Santa Barbara La Jolla and innumerable attractions. The Known as the American Riviera, nestled historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, and Days 14-15 between the Pacific Ocean and the the Del Mar race track where Seabiscuit Spend 2 nights at THE US GRANT, Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara’s claimed victory in the infamous race of 1938 a Luxury Collection Hotel (RO) Mediterranean-style charm will tempt at are amongst a few. every turn. A tantalising food and wine scene Day 16 complements an array of outdoor adventures Return your hire car to San Diego from surfing, golf and vineyard tours. Airport for the return flight to the UK

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Pebble Beach Featured Hotels

78 Fairmont San Francisco C 82 The Majestic Yosemite Hotel Pismo Beach 83 Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach Resorts® 86 Dolphin Bay & Resort Santa Barbara 87 Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Monica 88 Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows 91 The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Dana Point Clockwise from top: Yosemite National 95 THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel Park, 1948 Chevrolet San Diego Road Trip, San Diego Please visit carrier.co.uk Coastal Road to see our full list of hotels.

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San Diego / Newport Coast / THE US GRANT, The Resort at Pelican Hill® a Luxury Collection Hotel

332 bungalows and villas 270 rooms and suites 55 minutes from Los Angeles Airport 10 minutes from San Diego Airport

Prices from experience, or go with the Tuscan flow Prices from perfectly blends the traditional with the £660pp in low season and enjoy authentic Italian favourites and £405pp in low season ultra-modern; elegant rooms and suites £905pp in high season spectacular views at signature restaurant £490pp in high season feature Signature Luxury beds with incliding 3 nights accommodation on a room only Andrea. Experience freshly prepared meals including 3 nights accommodation on a room only “Sleeping with Art” custom made canvas basis. Room upgrades available. delivered to your room at any time of the basis. Room upgrades available. head boards and deluxe ELEMIS bathroom day, with everything from light snacks amenities. For unparalleled Californian Perched on the coastline of Newport to gourmet delicacies. A full-service spa This early 1900s grand iconic hotel boasts cuisine, fine wines and cocktails, indulge at Beach, this luxurious resort is built in beckons with its Roman soaking pools, an unsurpassable location, situated in the Art-Deco style Grant Grill and Lounge. the style of a Tuscan village. Choose wellness classes and fitness centre, or the city’s lively and historic Gaslamp Unwind with a customised spa journey in between lavish Bungalows with limestone simply laze beside the dazzling Coliseum Quarter within steps of shopping, dining the hotel’s Spa Suite or take advantage of fireplaces and wood-beamed ceilings, or swimming pool. There are 36 holes of golf and entertainment, yet only a short drive the “Work It” Lifestyle programme in the Villas with personal staff, private terraces between the two Tom Fazio-designed golf away from the beaches. Proudly listed on fitness centre. Enlist the expertise of the and panoramic Pacific Ocean views. courses, whilst children aged 4 to 12 years the National Register of Historic Places, Luxury Collection Concierge who curate Pelican Grill offers a quintessential dining will be entertained at Camp Pelican™. this remarkable piece of the city’s heritage authentic guest experiences.

Left: Palm Suite Left: Exterior View Below left: Spa Swimming Pool Below left: Signature Suite

Rancho Santa Fe / Rancho Valencia Coronado / Resort & Spa Hotel del Coronado

49 suites 757 rooms, cottages and villas 35 minutes from San Diego Airport 20 minutes from San Diego Airport feet; interiors feature a living room and Prices from dining room whilst the enhanced outdoor Prices from £830pp in low season living spaces boast a patio Jacuzzi tub. £610pp in low season the hues of the land and ocean. There are £1130pp in high season Feast on Coastal Ranch cuisine at Veladora £690pp in high season also accommodations in the newer and more including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Restaurant, which proffers exquisite valley including 3 nights accommodation on a room only modern Ocean Towers and a collection of basis. Room upgrades available. views and a wine list personally selected by basis. Room upgrades available. villas and cottages at the Beach Village. Fine the sommelier. Voted the number one tennis dining ranges from gourmet outdoor dining A mere 30 minute drive from San Diego, resort in Southern California by Tennis Built in 1888 and now a National Historic to steak and seafood at Sheerwater – Sunday this Relais & Châteaux resort lies in a Magazine, the property benefits from a Landmark, this iconic resort on Coronado brunch in the historic Crown Room is an lushly-landscaped private enclave within huge spa with three therapeutic pools, yoga Island sets the benchmark for elegant absolute must. Experience the thrilling surf captivating Rancho Santa Fe. Everything pavilion and ten treatment suites. Signature hospitality. Following a multi-million dollar camps and coastal bike rides or relax in the about Rancho Valencia exudes grace and activity days offer something for everyone, renovation, rooms in the original Victorian Spa at the Del for ocean-inspired therapies space. Luxuriously revitalised casitas feature from Mindfulness Mondays to Farmer’s edifice have been lightened and brightened and a terrace with its own infinity pool guest rooms averaging at least 1000 square Market Sundays. with breezy fabrics and colours which reflect overlooking the Pacific.

/ 94 / 95 California For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Las Vegas DAZZLING CASINOS, BEJEWELLED SHOWGIRLS, TOP INTERNATIONAL SHOWS AND THE INFAMOUS STRIP – THERE’S A HIGH OCTANE BUZZ TO GLITZY LAS VEGAS. A Taste Of Las Vegas When To Go Summer in Las Vegas can be extremely hot, whilst winters are milder which is why spring and autumn are the best times to visit. This electric city is dry for most of the year, although thunderstorms can occur during the summer months.

GMT -7 hours Flying Time London to Las Vegas 11 hours

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/ 99 For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Las Vegas / of the most luxurious resorts in the city. Below: Hotel Exterior Chic rooms and suites offer spectacular Wynn Las Vegas views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and feature a neutral décor accented by and Encore elegant furnishings with oversized marble bathrooms. Wynn Tower Suites include The glittering attractions of Las Vegas seem even larger than life when viewed from the air – soaring over the neon-lit Strip by day 2716 rooms at Wynn Las Vegas exclusive benefits of a dedicated entrance or enjoying the romance of watching a spectacular sunset over the desert from your privileged aerial vantage point. Venture further 2034 suites at Encore and access to the private Tower Suites pool. 15 minutes from Las Vegas Airport Facilities range from spectacular pools afield for a bird’s eye view of nature’s greatest natural wonder, the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, landing on the canyon floor with a and Jacuzzis and two full-service spas to a champagne celebration for an utterly unforgettable experience. Whether it’s a short exhilarating flight or a full day tour, this is the Prices from casino, two nightclubs and an extravaganza number one Las Vegas experience. £255pp of boutiques. Many signature restaurants • Maverick Helicopters® operate the including 3 nights accommodation on a room only tempt the palate whilst a number of bars largest and most modern state-of-the- basis. Room upgrades available. play host to a plethora of unique beverages. art fleet of ECO-Star helicopters in the Next door is Encore, a sophisticated all- world, with Quiet Technology The iconic bronze curved Wynn Las suite resort, which complements Wynn’s • ECO- Star helicopters feature wrap Vegas commands an enviable location repertoire of accommodations, culinary around glass for outstanding visibility on The Strip, setting the standard as one offerings and exciting leisure activities. and front facing individual theatre-style seating for up to seven passengers • Personal meet and greet with flight orientation prior to boarding from your pilot • On-board voice activated headsets Las Vegas / been recently refreshed. A dazzling array with personal, expert narration from of facilities includes five outdoor pools, a your pilot world-class spa for ultimate indulgence, Bellagio • Maverick Helicopters® offer the The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art and a deepest landing into the West Rim 3933 suites promenade of designer shops. Guests also of the Grand Canyon 15 minutes from Las Vegas Airport have exclusive access to Shadow Creek Golf • Award-winning Maverick Aviation Course, surrounded by captivating creeks, Group received the Federal Aviation Prices from magnificent waterfalls and pristine gardens. Administration’s (FAA) most prestigious £210pp Dining encompasses award-winning Diamond Award for maintenance including 3 nights accommodation on a room only restaurants with master sommeliers, and safety basis. Room upgrades available. eclectic contemporary eateries and poolside cafés. Marvel at the Fountains, a spectacle Located amidst 125 acres overlooking a of water, music and light, or enjoy the Carrier Concierge Mediterranean-inspired lake and gardens, unsurpassed “O” by Cirque du Soleil® Let Carrier pre-book your tour before you Bellagio’s luxurious guest rooms have performance before hitting the casinos. travel, to ensure availability. Popular tours are Above: Hotel Exterior in high demand, to avoid disappointment we highly recommend you pre-book as soon as your holiday is confirmed. Contact the Carrier Concierge for recommendations on 0161 491 Below: Mandarin Bar Las Vegas / 7588 or email [email protected] Above: Silver Cloud Tour over Lake

Mandarin Oriental Maverick Helicopters® offers a range of unique air tours for every attraction seeker. Carrier recommends: 392 rooms and suites incorporating subtle Asian touches with 15 minutes from Las Vegas Airport breathtaking views of the city or desert. Facilities include two outdoor lap pools with Las Vegas Strip Prices from stylish poolside cabanas for hire, Jacuzzis Soar to the skies on-board a 12 to 15 minute tour of the fabulous Strip, giving a thrilling £395pp and a 16 treatment room spa spread over perspective of the city’s prime sights with views of the New York-New York skyline, historic including 3 nights accommodation on a room only two floors. Dining encompasses innovative architecture of Fremont Street, spectacular displays of the Bellagio Fountains and the iconic basis. Room upgrades available. French cuisine at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, light beam of the Luxor pyramid. Prices from £85pp all day Asian and American dining at MOzen Located on Las Vegas Boulevard right at the Bistro and the Tea Lounge for elaborate high Grand Canyon heart of The Strip, this Forbes’ triple five star tea rituals; a seasonal Pool Café serves fresh Pack your camera on the breathtaking Wind Dancer tour that sets off over The Strip before non-gaming hotel offers stunning organic cuisine. Listen to the sounds of live flying over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to land 3,500 feet down in the Grand Canyon, deep in accommodation, exquisite dining and jazz in the Mandarin Bar overlooking The Hualapai Indian Territory. Gaze down from your viewing platform onto the mighty Colorado outstanding facilities. Guestrooms and Strip on the 23rd floor where the views are River while enjoying champagne, beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Fly back over the Bowl of Fire to suites are chic and contemporary in style, spectacular in the evening. see the sunset over Vegas as it transforms into the City of Lights. Prices from £440pp Above: Indian Territory, Grand Canyon

/ 100 / 101 Las Vegas For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Arizona, Utah, Wyoming & Montana FOUR INDIVIDUAL STATES, ONE ALL-PERVADING FEELING OF BEING AT THE HEART OF THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE, FROM CLASSIC COWBOY COUNTRY TO LUXURY RANCH EXPERIENCES DEEP IN THE PRAIRIES. A Taste Of Arizona, Utah, Wyoming & Montana When To Go Summers can be extremely hot, whilst winters are perfect for skiing in the mountain regions. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, offering warm, sunny days and cool nights.

GMT -7 hours Flying Time London to Phoenix 10 hours 40 minutes Onward flights to Page are 1 hour / London to Denver 9 hours 40 minutes onward flights to Missoula, Montana are 2 hours and to Jackson Hole, Wyoming are 1 hour 30 minutes

Picture Perfect The Great Outdoors Star Gazing To help capture the perfect memories of your Today in the USA, about 235 million acres The charcoal night skies over parts of Western travels around Arizona and the neighbouring of federal wild lands have been permanently United States from Bryce Canyon to National states of the Mid-West. Carrier can team you protected as wilderness, parks or refuges. Glacier Park, Montana, provides the perfect up with a professional local photographer They provide a way to reconnect with nature, opportunity for studying the glories of the familiar with the landscape and wildlife. where bison, elk, antelope and black bear night sky. Join the company of professional There are so many outstanding photographic roam in areas of Wyoming and Montana. astronomers such as Richard Allen, who opportunities; it’s helpful to have an expert The National Parks will surprise and delight, reveals the wonders of the galaxy to guests at on hand to hone down the options and advise whether it’s wandering among the astounding the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon on the best techniques. With locations like plant and animal fossils of Arizona’s Petrified North or step out from the Girijalla Suite at Arches National Park and the Grand Canyon, Forest or simply soaring above the vast terrain Amangiri, onto the private sky terrace with its the images you capture will be mesmerising. in a hot air balloon. large day bed.

Saddle Up! Carrier offer a selection of the finest dude ranches and guest ranch experiences, seeing and living life in classic cowboy style. Saddle up to ride with the ranch hands, herding Greenough cattle across the grasslands of Montana, Missoula T attend a Rodeo or simply take in the majestic Philipsburg vistas of the Sedona and Verde Valley on Yellowstone horseback. Ranching is experiencing an National Park authentic journey into the soul of the Wild D Jackson Hole West where little has changed since the days of the early pioneers. Salt Lake City Saratoga Carrier Recommends D T Denver The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort 106 Canyon Point Las Vegas CD Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North 106 Page Moab Enchantment Resort and Mii amo Spa 107 Grand Canyon National Park L’Auberge de Sedona 107 C Sedona Amangiri 110 Phoenix Scottsdale C Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa 110 Amangani 111 Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole 111 C The Resort at Paws Up 112 The Ranch at Rock Creek 113

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Scottsdale, Arizona / Sedona, Arizona / The Phoenician, Enchantment Resort a Luxury Collection Resort and Mii amo Spa

643 rooms and suites 170 rooms and suites 20 minutes from Phoenix Airport suites are housed within the main building, 2 hours from Phoenix Airport a series of casitas and the intimate Canyon well-equipped kitchenette and private decks. Prices from Suites – a boutique enclave with its own Prices from Savour signature cuisine at the Che Ah Chi £255pp in low season secluded pool and Canyon Grill. Nine £590pp in low season Restaurant, or choose Southwestern fare £590pp in high season restaurants and lounges offer diverse £965pp in high season at Tii Gavo and healthy options at Mii amo including 3 nights accommodation on a room only culinary experiences ranging from authentic including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Café. For the perfect prelude to dinner, try basis. Room upgrades available. Southwestern to Italian delicacies and the basis. Room upgrades available. tapas on the panoramic veranda of View 180. J&G Steakhouse by celebrated Chef Jean- Melt away any tensions at Mii amo Spa with A world-renowned luxury resort nestled Georges Vongerichten. A stunning eight- The dramatic red rocks of Sedona’s therapies influenced by Native American on 250 acres of lush desert terrain at the pool swimming complex awaits whilst the Boynton Canyon provide the backdrop for practices. The resort has several pools base of Camelback Mountain. Italian unveiling of The Phoencian Spa, debuting a memorable stay on this 70 acre estate. including an outdoor lap pool, tennis courts, marble accentuates its casually elegant early 2018 after an extensive renovation, Comfortable casitas are built amongst golf and a fitness centre. A packed activity interiors, whilst stunning pools and offers soothing spa treatments. Youngsters towering rocky outcrops and juniper programme features guided hikes, cooking fountains distinguish its landscaped are well catered for in the supervised trees – all with a beamed living room, and art classes; children will enjoy fun-filled gardens. Freshly renovated rooms and Funicians Club. comfortable sitting area, beehive fireplace, days at Camp Coyote.

Left: Swimming Pool Left: Hotel Exterior Below left: Premier Casita Room Below left: Outdoor Dining

Scottsdale, Arizona / Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Sedona, Arizona / at Troon North L’Auberge de Sedona

210 rooms and suites -83 rooms and cottages 30 minutes from Phoenix Airport 2 hours from Phoenix Airport

Prices from Prices from £320pp in low season with deep-soaking tubs and private terraces £410pp in low season £705pp in high season offering desert or mountain views. Three £595pp in high season and some have open-air cedar showers. including 3 nights accommodation on a room only distinct dining experiences await – poolside including 3 nights accommodation on a room only Cuisine at Cress on Oak Creek is inspired basis. Room upgrades available. Saguaro Blossom for lunchtime snacks, Proof basis. Room upgrades available. by the nature of Northern Arizona, locally for casual food classics and Talavera, the foraged with hand-selected ingredients; 89 Within its setting, high in the cooling foothills resort’s signature contemporary American Nestled on the banks of Oak Creek in Agave combines Sonoran style Mexican of the Sonoran Desert, the resort boasts restaurant. Outstanding recreational enchanting Red Rock country, this luxury flavours with funky cocktails. Enjoy a stirring views of saguaro cacti and impressive amenities include tennis courts, a lagoon- creekside resort is the perfect place to relaxing swim in the salt and mineral-based rock formations by day; vermillion sunsets style pool and children’s pool, a full-service explore Sedona’s many cultural riches. pool, indulge in a massage beside the Creek, and star-filled skies by night. South western spa and fitness centre and a complimentary Having recently emerged from a major glean a few tips from the weekly artist in style, taupe-hued casitas blend seamlessly Kids For All Seasons Camp. The celebrated transformation programme, luxury cottages residence or join an expert astronomer to with the surrounding desert, the generous 36-hole golf complex has been described as and lodge style rooms nestle under a canopy study the night skies through one of the most guest quarters featuring oversized bathrooms the ‘best desert course ever built’. of sycamore trees all with private balconies, powerful telescopes in Northern Arizona.

/ 106 / 107 Arizona, Utah, Wyoming & Montana For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Suggested America’s Deserts Itinerary

Days 1-3 & Canyonlands Fly to Las Vegas, on arrival transfer to Wynn Las Vegas for a 3 night stay 14 nights from £6280 per person, based on 2 sharing (RO)

Days 4-7 Las Vegas Sedona Collect your hire car and drive to Dazzling casinos, swish shopping malls, top Immerse yourself in the captivating Canyon Point, Utah for a 4 night stay international shows and the infamous Strip ambience of Sedona, with its infamous red at Amangiri (FB) – there’s a high-octane buzz to Las Vegas. rocks, thrilling hiking trails, and fascinating Experience thrilling panoramic views from heritage. Spend a day discovering the Days 8-10 the Stratosphere Tower, make your way rugged rock formations, idyllic creeks and Drive from Amangiri to Sedona, stay through the flaming red rocks of the Valley mesmerising meadows. Slide Rock State at L’Auberge de Sedona for 3 nights of Fire or venture into Death Valley to see Park and Red Rock State Park offer a (RO) sights immortalised in a thousand films. network of trails and provide breathtaking All this and more is Las Vegas country, a backdrops for a picnic. Beyond the scenic Days 11-14 shimmering mirage in the middle of the splendour, Sedona has a wealth of galleries Continue the drive to Scottsdale, Nevada desert. and museums that offer a glimpse into the stay for 4 nights at The Phoenician, a enthralling Native American culture. Luxury Collection Resort (RO) Utah A paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, Utah is Scottsdale Day 15 renowned for hiking, climbing, biking and Arizona’s largest city brims with great Return your hire car to Phoenix whitewater rafting. Its skiing area comprises shopping, from Mexican goods to excellent Airport for the return flight back to some of the most challenging slopes on the jewellery stores, and offers a vibrant arts scene the UK continent, whilst golfers can play year- with many galleries and craft centres. Diners round. For multi-sport safaris by jeep and will not be disappointed with the steakhouse- river raft, make for Moab, or for scenic to-seafood grill diversity of restaurants and Price includes all economy international beauty explore the dramatic buttes and welcoming cafés. For adventure, lift off over flights, accommodation, meals as specified, private transfer on arrival and 11 days all- mesas of Monument Valley. Travel through the Sonoran Desert in a hot air balloon above inclusive car hire. Zion’s canyons or marvel at the pinnacles the towering saguaro cacti and the distant and arches in Bryce National Park. ribbon of the Colorado River. RO – Room Only / FB - Full Board

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/ 108 / 109 Arizona, Utah, Wyoming & Montana For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Pavilion and Swimming Pool Right: Swimming Pool and Lower Deck Below right: Desert View Suite Below right: Spring Gulch Suite Bedroom

Canyon Point, Utah / Jackson Hole, Wyoming / Amangiri Amangani

34 suites and 1 private home 43 suites and private homes 4 hours from Las Vegas Airport, 25 minutes from Jackson Hole Airport 25 minutes from Page Airport mountain’ in the local Native American Prices from Prices from tongue is set dramatically around an azure £1125pp in low season deep-soaking tubs. Relax and rejuvenate £1805pp in low season swimming pool, with its central pavilion £1825pp in high season in Amangani’s award-winning Spa or £2745pp in high season housing a library, dining room and wine including 3 nights accommodation on a room only admire magnificent mountain vistas from including 3 nights accommodation on a full board cellar. The spa features a flotation therapy basis. Room upgrades available. the heated outdoor pool and whirlpool. basis. Room upgrades available. pavilion and water pavilion complete with Creative American cuisine focusing on a sauna and steam room, with treatments Amangani is balanced on the edge of a local, sustainable ranch meats and fresh fish Location, location, location… the reflecting Navajo culture and healing mountain valley 7,000 feet above sea is offered at The Grill, with the ambience breathtaking natural stone Amangiri in traditions. Suites boast a private courtyard level and boasts breathtaking views of enhanced by wood-burning fireplaces southern Utah is not only within easy reach and a bathroom with twin rain showers and the snow-capped Teton Mountains from and views over the Snake River Valley. of the Grand Canyon but also the Colorado a comfortable soaking tub, whilst activities two-storey windows. Embracing the spirit Adventures in the mountains and valleys River, Monument Valley and Zion National include hiking, boating on Lake Powell of the American West, suites and private include fly fishing, wildlife safaris and Park – an epic all-season escape with oodles or fly fishing on the Colorado River. homes are characterised by redwood, slate mountain biking – riders can saddle up at of natural allure. Tucked away in a protective The Grand Canyon National Park is and cowhide, each replete with king-size the nearby Spring Creek Riding Stables to valley, this luxury retreat meaning ‘peaceful also easily accessible. platform beds, welcoming fireplaces and explore the many valley trails.

Left: Ranch Exterior Left: Resort View One Bedroom Suite Below left: One Bedroom Suite Below left: Hotel Exterior

Jackson Hole, Wyoming / Moab, Utah / Four Seasons Resort and Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa Residences Jackson Hole

55 suites and 1 Ranch House 124 rooms and suites 4 hours from Salt Lake City Airport 35 minutes from Jackson Hole Airport

Prices from question the area’s most upscale resort, it Prices from £655pp in low season offers a variety of accommodation, from £715pp in low season £920pp in high season Mesa or River Studios, two-storey Family £1430pp in high season of activities are available throughout the including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. Suites and even a three-bedroom Ranch including 3 nights accommodation on a room only year, from wildlife viewing in the summer to Room upgrades available. House featuring custom-made furnishings, basis. Room upgrades available. year-round stargazing and a ski programme seemingly endless amenities and stunning during winter; younger guests will love the Luxury meets adventure at Sorrel River, vistas. Sample the best of fresh-from-the- Nestled amongst the Grand Tetons, this on-site Kids’ Club and nearby Kids’ Ranch. this spectacular ranch resort roams within farm dining at the River Grill where cowboy luxury mountain resort is the ideal base Dining choices encompass light bites in the 160 acres of sprawling green pastures steaks and river salmon are among the for those seeking active pursuits in the Ascent Lounge, steak at Westbank Grill and overlooking the Colorado River. Experience signature dishes. Saddle up and ride into most captivating of surroundings. Spacious American Pub fare at Handle Bar. For utter breathtaking terrain seen in many a classic the wilderness, grab a paddle for thrilling accommodations at this rustic retreat relaxation, behold the mountain scenery Hollywood Western – the red rock arches whitewater rafting, head to the hills on a feature state-of-the-art technology, with from the heated outdoor pool or whirlpool. and plunging gorges of Arches National Park guided hike, or simply opt for rejuvenation most offering a private balcony or terrace There is also a full-service health and fitness and Canyonlands National Park. Without at the spa. overlooking Teton Village. An endless array facility on resort, as well as an alpine spa.

/ 110 / 111 Arizona, Utah, Wyoming & Montana For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Greenough, Montana / Philipsburg, Montana / The Resort at Paws Up The Ranch at Rock Creek

Nestled amongst some of Western Montana’s finest scenery, offering a 360 degree wilderness extravaganza with five back-to-nature stars. The rugged wilderness of Montana sets the scene for this Relais & Châteaux property near the historic town of Philipsburg. A member of the This luxurious family-friendly authentic working ranch is set on a sparkling ten mile sweep of the legendary Blackfoot River and 37,000 National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World Collection, this 19th century homestead offers guests an all-inclusive experience tinged acres of unspoilt rolling pastures, mountains and forests. Steeped in history, from its original native heritage through pioneer gold-mining with Western adventure like no other with unique accommodation, extensive amenities, inventive cuisine, access to over 20 guided outdoor to ranching, the resort offers a plethora of activities and experiences that are tailor-made to suit each and every family member. activities on 6,600 acres of mountains, meadows, forests, a mountain-fed creek and one of the world’s few Blue Ribbon designated fisheries.

Prices from and get walking. Children have their own £850pppn exciting activity programme, courtesy of the Minimum stays vary throughout the year. Little Grizzlies Club. Discover a wellness journey at Granite Spa, with a multitude For a taste of the Wild West, this is a great of treatments designed to complement place to saddle up and play cowboy. Your the outdoor escapades and inspiring yoga stay includes twice daily ranch adventures classes on top of a mountain. divided into Signature Experiences, Trail Adventures and Traditions; the list of The ranch itself is spectacular with a variety activities is long and exciting. Endless of accommodation catering to every need, miles of beautiful countryside with stables from cosy guest rooms in the Granite of 70 horses makes this ‘the place’ for Lodge to a selection of luxury cabins, whilst both beginners and experienced riders families will appreciate the spacious three to grow their horsemanship skills and bedrooms at The Historic Barn. World-class enjoy the exhilaration of riding Western cuisine, which excels in Montana-raised style. Explore the local trails by mountain beef, lamb and chicken, is accompanied bike, try fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting, by an inspired wine list, and there are archery or simply don your hiking boots boundless ways to build up an appetite.

Prices from programme that sees children 3 to 5 years £650pppn enjoying pony rides and discovering ghost Minimum stays vary throughout the year. towns, while those from 6 to 12 years can race go-karts, mine for sapphires, shoot arrows and Accommodation encompasses a portfolio of show off their prowess on the rope swings. individually-designed Wilderness Estates to Big Timber Homes offering panoramic vistas Premium cuisine comes courtesy of Executive of the surrounding countryside, complete with Chef Ben Jones, who brings a mix of flavours Clockwise from above: Mountain Biking, The private decks, hot tubs and a complimentary to the resort; savour rustic ranch cuisine at Granite Lodge, Cowgirl personal vehicle. Fully-serviced riverside Pomp, enjoy comforting specialities with a safari-style tents of the ultra-glamorous Western flair at Trough or join one of the many variety provide a direct connection with the cookery camps. In the evenings, toast s’mores Your stay includes: great outdoors. over the fire pit and listen to ancient tales from • Breakfast, lunch and evening dinner local cowboys. • Non-alcoholic beverages, unlimited Indulge your spirit of adventure with premium wines, beers and spirits exhilarating hiking and mountain biking, or • Fully stocked in-room mini-fridge, take to the saddle for an exciting excursion Your stay includes: restocked daily with snacks in the company of a professional wrangler, • Breakfast, lunch and evening dinner • On-ranch activities: including horseback exploring forested trails that open up into • Non-alcoholic beverages and a selection riding, fly fishing, hiking, archery, jaw-dropping scenic vantage points. All terrain of wine and beers served with meals mountain biking, shooting sports, vehicles are another great way to get around, • Return transfers from Missoula Airport geocaching and a rope course powering through the brush and fording • On-property transportation • Silver Dollar Saloon entertainment with fast-flowing streams. Montana is also a fly • Activities including hiking trails, four lane bowling and cinema room fisher’s paradise, being a prime spot for trout. geocaching, fishing equipment hire, pony • Little Grizzlies Kids Club Younger guests will be in their element thanks rides, archery equipment hire, mountain Clockwise from top: Luxury Tent, • Return airport transfers from Missoula, to the Kids Corps of Discovery immersion bike hire, and grizzlyman fitness trail Fly Fishing, Wagon Ride Butte or Anaconda Airport

/ 112 / 113 Arizona, Utah, Wyoming & Montana For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Suggested Family Western Itinerary Days 1-2 Fly to Seattle, on arrival transfer to Adventures the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle for a 2 night stay (RO) 7 nights from £13,460 per family, based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing Days 3-7 Fly from Seattle to Missoula, Montana, Family Fun in Seattle The Resort at Paws Up on arrival transfer to The Resort at Bursting with cultural attractions and Enjoy quality, family time with a twist at Paws Up for a 5 night stay (FB) unforgettable experiences, Seattle The Paws Up Resort, which is brimming welcomes families with open arms. The with activities and adventures. Experience Day 8 renowned Pike Place market is laced with the thrills and spills of kayaking through Return to Missoula Airport for the an infectious buzz and offers up irresistible the rapids, channel your competitive return flight to the UK Chocolate Tours. Children can also side with go-karting or unwind and toast discover their own array of attractions, such marshmallows around the campfire. Little as the Seattle Aquarium, The Children’s ones can spend their days perfecting new Prices includes all economy international Museum of Seattle, Pacific Science Center talents and being at one with nature at flights, internal flights, accommodation, meals as specified and private transfers. and the soaring Space Needle. Feed your the Discovery Camp. Little Discoverers culture craving with a visit to the Science from 3 to 5 years can enjoy treasure hunts, RO – Room Only / FB – Full Board Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, as pony rides, ghost town explorations and a well as the Museum of Pop Culture. For myriad of other exciting activities. Older Carrier Recommends nature-lovers looking for something to do, children from 6 to 12 years can immerse whale watching excursions offer a taste of themselves in a wide range of ranch- Why not add an extension to your Seattle’s wildlife scene. inspired adventures, including mountain itinerary? biking, shooting arrows, mining sapphires, Montana Ranches horse riding and learning how to rope Wild West National Parks The ‘Big Sky Country’ of Montana serves a steer. There are plenty of events for Those in search of the authentic Wild up a plethora of family activities to be families to look forward to all year round, West will revel in the heart-stopping had and memories to be made. Enjoy from magical Christmas-time programmes canyons, colossal rock formations of a completely curated experience in an with a personal visit from Santa himself to America’s National Parks. From the authentic ranch environment and spend tubing in the meadow with a snowmobile big skies of Montana to Wyoming’s your evenings in a luxurious yet cosy chauffeur. There’s also fire dancing to wide open grasslands bring cool ranch home, after an action-packed day of behold at New Year and trail rides during contrasts, Yellowstone and Grand activities. Saddle up and try your hand at the spring, as well as barbecues and Teton National Parks. America’s cattle driving or wind down the Going-to- fireworks on 4th July. oldest national park, Yellowstone the-Sun Road, with plenty of mesmerising is crammed with dramatic canyons, lakes and alpine hiking trails to discover extraordinary wildlife and gushing along the route. geysers including the famous Old Faithful Geyser. Native American Indian influences abound in he Resort neighbouring Arizona and Utah – this at Paws p is Grand Canyon and Monument Missoula Valley country, where the ruggedness Seattle of the outdoor experience contrasts T with the upmarket affluence of towns like Scottsdale with its vibrant arts scene.

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/ 114 / 115 Arizona, Utah, Wyoming & Montana For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Hawaii THE WELCOMING SPIRIT OF ALOHA IS ALL-PERVADING ON THE CAPTIVATING HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, A TROPICAL PLAYGROUND OF VOLCANIC VISTAS, SURFING BEACHES AND ISLAND-HOPPING. A Taste Of Hawaii When To Go The islands have a temperate year-round climate with warm seas. Higher and more mountainous parts of the islands can be cooler and wetter. Rain showers are usually light and infrequent. Hurricanes and tropical storms are rare but most likely to occur between June and November.

GMT -10 hours Flying Time London to Honolulu 18 hours

Island Hopping Aquatic Activites Beyond The Beach Expand your Hawaiian horizons on an island From professional surfing on O’ahu’s North Benefiting from some of the most fascinating hopping adventure, a trip to Hawaii isn’t Shore to exquisite sunset cruises onboard landscapes in the USA, it’s no wonder that complete without experiencing at least two of a luxury super-yacht, Hawaii is the place to classics such as Jurassic Park were filmed the islands within your stay. Frequent, short swim, sail, paddleboard or dive. A private in Hawaii. Experience an exhilarating tour flights allows you to discover the charm and catamaran whale-watching experience is a through Ka’a’awa Valley to witness where personality of each island… take in active must for all ages; between January and March, the dinosaurs made their blockbuster debut. volcanoes, stunning beaches, famous markets witness these majestic creatures up-close off Equally as impressive, The Road to Hana and evocative slices of history such as Pearl the western coast of Maui, as a knowledgeable on Maui’s east coast offers one of the most Harbour. Glimpse humpback whales, feast guide provides the latest scientific discoveries. spectacular scenic drives in the world, as it on garlic shrimp, plunge into pristine pools, Under the waves, take part in a unique night twists and turns through verdant cliffslides zip-wire along verdant valleys or indulge the snorkelling experience on Kona’s rocky and journeys across over 50 narrow bridges. shopaholic inside with a wild shopping spree coastline, where manta rays frequent in the Make sure to stop at the secluded Wailua Falls in Waikiki. early evening. for a refreshing dip.

Above Par Napoli Hanalei Bay With such exquisite tropical weather and Coast Princeville KAUA’I dramatic scenery to behold, playing golf Mt Waialeale in Hawaii is simply a delight. A number of Lihue Mt Ka’ala O’AHU award-winning golf courses exist across the Hawaiian Islands, with Wailea’s three Four Honolulu Waikiki Seasons premier courses being some of the best. The challenging Gold Course and Lahaina Kahului verdant Emerald Course were designed by MAUI Robert Trent Jones II, whilst the Blue Course LANA’I comes courtesy of Arthur Jack Snyder and sits Wailea Red Hill Haleakala beneath Haleakalā volcano. Our dedicated Concierge will be more than happy to arrange professional golfing lessons, tee-times, Kohala Coast equipment or caddy hire for you. Mauna Kea Kona HAWAI’I Kona Coast Hawai’i Volcanoes Carrier Recommends Mauna National Park Loa Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea 120 Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina 122 Fairmont Kea Lani 120 The Kahaha Hotel & Resort 122 Maverick Helicopters 121 The St. Regis Princeville Resort 123 Four Seasons Resort Lanai 121 Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 123

/ 119 For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Helicopter Tour Over Maui Coastline Right: Serenity Pool Below right: Helicopter Tour Over Molokai Below right: Ocean View Room

Maui / Four Seasons Resort Maui / Maui at Wailea Maverick Helicopter Tours

383 rooms and suites Prices from Rainforest Experience, taking in dramatic 25 minutes from Kahului Airport Sunset Odyssey from £215ppp sea cliffs, grand cascades and a ground Hana Rainforest Experience £265pp exploration of the lush Wailua Valley, Prices from sand beach or around one of the three Maui Dream from 285ppp and the Maui Dream, comprising a £2025pp in low season pools. Dining options encompass a fusion Our dedicated Carrier Concierge will be more complete circuit of the island. Climb above £2395pp in high season of Hawaiian and Californian flavours than happy to arrange your helicopter experience Haleakalā National Park with close-up including 5 nights accommodation on a room only created by Wolfgang Puck in Spago, in Maui. views of the volcanic crater, the Hana basis. Room upgrades available. northern Italian dishes in Ferraro’s Bar e Rainforest, West Maui Mountains and Ristorante and steak and seafood poolside Reputed for their exceptional service for lao Valley State Park. For a three-island An enchanting enclave of pools, terraces at DUO. Activities include tennis courts, over 20 years and their elevated levels experience choose the Sunset Odyssey, and gardens located oceanfront in Wailea, an acclaimed spa with state-of-the-art of comfort, superior external visibility, combining the best of Maui with the iconic this award-winning luxury retreat includes health centre and watersports, as well as forward-facing leather seats and Quiet sights of Molokai such as the ancient fish contemporary designed rooms and suites golf on five 18-hole championship courses, Technology, Maverick’s ECO-Star ponds and Elephant Rock, and the tiny offering spacious private lanais, many with complimentary Kids For All Seasons helicopters provide the ideal way to island of Lanai, famed for Shipwreck Beach views of the ocean and gardens. Days are programme and whale watching from sightsee breathtaking Maui. Unforgettable with its stranded World War II-era naval spent relaxing upon the beautiful golden December to April. experiences include the enchanting Hana vessel on the nearby reef.

Left: Deluxe Ocean View Suite Left: Swimming Pool Below left: Aerial Resort View Below left: Garden View Room

Maui / Lana’i / Fairmont Kea Lani Four Seasons Resort Lanai

450 suites and villas 30 minutes from Kahului Airport 213 rooms and suites have either a furnished ground-level lanai or 20 minutes from Lanai Airport upper floor balcony; suites feature spacious Prices from private lanais offer beautiful ocean, bathrooms and enticing design touches such £1295pp in low season mountain or garden views, Luxury Villas Prices from as mahogany floors, Nepalese wallpapers £1580pp in high season with private courtyards and plunge pools £2570pp in low season and bespoke furnishings. The air of serenity including 5 nights accommodation on a room only are just steps from the beach. The Willow £2845pp in high season extends to NOBU LANAI, showcasing the basis. Room upgrades available. Stream Spa combines locally-inspired including 5 nights accommodation on a room only innovative Japanese cuisine of world- experiences with ancient Hawaiian basis. Room upgrades available. renowned chef, Nobu Matsuhisa. For locally Introducing a refreshed, contemporary tradition and the latest in spa technology. caught fish and healthy fare straight from design throughout the resort from the Dining choices are exciting with four One of Hawaii’s last unspoilt islands, Lanai its own harvest garden, Farm makes recent multi-million dollar renovation, the unique restaurants, including the fine dining contrasts beachfront luxury living with the perfect lunch or sunset venue, or feast on Fairmont Kea Lani is Hawaii’s only all-suite experiences of Kō offering plantation- rugged backroads and captivating scenery. Wagyu beef at the acclaimed ONE FORTY and villa resort, nestled amidst 22 pristine inspired cuisine to seafood delicacies at Prettiest of all is Hulopoe Bay, the setting for American Steak House. Relax into an Ocean oceanfront acres on Maui’s coveted Wailea Nick’s Fishmarket. Recreational activities this recently transformed Four Seasons Ritual at the Hawanawana Spa; spot whales coast and Polo Beach. Spacious suites include three swimming pools, watersports Resort which stands amidst botanical in winter from the fairways of the Manele feature separate living areas with and the Keiki Lani Kids Club. gardens and serene koi ponds. Guest rooms Golf Course.

/ 120 / 121 Hawaii For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Noe Restaurant Right: Swimming Pool Below right: Ocean Front Room Below right: Garden View Room O’ahu/ Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina Kaua’i / 371 rooms and suites 30 minutes from Honolulu Airport The St.Regis Princeville Resort

Prices from with traditional materials, including a 251 rooms and suites £1245pp in low season banana leaf headboard on the bespoke Four 50 minutes from Lihue Airport £1385pp in high season Seasons signature bed and a spacious private including 5 nights accommodation on a room only lanai that seamlessly blends indoor and Prices from bathrooms. Culinary choices encompass basis. Room upgrades available. outdoor tropical living. Dining experiences £1160pp in low season private candle-lit dining overlooking encompass succulent line-to-table seafood £1490pp in high season Hanalei Bay and freshly caught fish at the This Four Seasons beachfront enclave brings cuisine at the beachfront Fish House & including 5 nights accommodation on a room only Kauai Grill – conceived by Chef Jean- a new era of luxury to O’ahu. Located on Bar; American cuisine with a Hawaiian flair basis. Room upgrades available. Georges Vongerichten. Local musicians play the west coast overlooking the blue Pacific for lunch and evening dinner at La Hiki in the St. Regis Bar, famed for its nightly Ocean and lush green mountains, close to to authentic Italian woodfire classics in A haven of tropical sophistication, the champagne ritual. Exotic treatments await the famous North Shore surfing beaches Noe. Leisurely recreations include a family property stands on the northern shore in the Halele’a Spa, or by the pool or ocean. and an easy drive to downtown Honolulu. swimming lagoon, an adult only beach, of beautiful Kaua’i, the ‘garden island’. For something more energetic, join a fitness Chic, airy guest rooms and suites offer four swimming pools, water activities, an Calming, contemporary interiors offer views or Pilates session, play golf or take a clifftop ravishing views over the Pacific Ocean and expansive Spa & Wellness Centre, Tennis of the lush gardens, mountains or ocean, ride on horseback. Lovers of watersports can reflect authentic Hawaiian style décor Centre and a Kids For All Seasons Club. the Mountain or Garden View Rooms enjoy a snorkelling or diving expedition in resplendent in embroidered bed linens, the -clear waters. Children will enjoy the sumptuous furnishings and cool marble Young Voyagers Club.

Left: Swimming Pool and Beach Left: Beach Tree Swimming Pool Below left: Imperial Suite Below left: Prime Ocean View Room

O’ahu / The Kahala Hotel Hawai’i – Big Island / & Resort Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

338 rooms and suites 243 rooms and suites 20 minutes from Honolulu Airport 10 minutes from Kona Airport Mountain, Kahala Beach or overlooking oceanside on fresh seafood and Hawaiian Prices from the Dolphin Lagoon. Five venues offer a Prices from regional cuisine at ‘ULU Ocean Grill or £1040pp variety of dining experiences: oceanfront £2125pp in low season savour Italian-Californian fusion cuisine at including 5 nights accommodation on a room only Hoku’s serves contemporary island cuisine, £2495pp in high season Beach Tree. To celebrate a special occasion, basis. Room upgrades available. while all day open-air dining is offered at including 5 nights accommodation on a room only dining under the stars on Kumukea Beach Plumeria Beach House; the Seaside Grill basis. Room upgrades available. can be arranged. Golfers will relish the An oceanfront resort that is secluded is the venue for casual beachside lunches. private Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and private, yet minutes away from lively Recreational facilities include a swimming This exceptional resort hidden away on the – the vivid green fairways contrasting with Waikiki. It offers the gracious hospitality pool, non-motorised watersports such as exclusive Kona–Kohala Coast captures the fields of black volcanic lava. Alternatively, of Hawaii combined with world-class paddleboarding and snorkelling, while essence of Hawai’i’s golden age. Bungalow enjoy tennis or an afternoon at the spa facilities that make this resort legendary. children will enjoy the Keiki Club. Enjoy -style rooms and suites enhanced with local with its lap pool, whirlpools and saunas. The light tropical ambience of the island inspired treatments in one of the 10 Hawaiian artworks feature furnished lanai, The complimentary Kids For All Seasons spacious rooms and suites reflects a relaxed private spa suites each with its own deep- breathtaking ocean views and step-out Club offers an exciting programme of island lifestyle, offering views of Ko’alau soak tub and private relaxation area. access to the beach or the six pools. Feast activities for children.

/ 122 / 123 Hawaii For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Suggested Pacific Wonders Itinerary Days 1-2 16 nights from £8100 per person, based on 2 sharing Fly to Seattle, on arrival transfer to Four Seasons Hotel Seattle for a 2 night stay (RO) Seattle over 50 bridges and countless curves Arts, culture and nature blend seamlessly in through rainforests and past flowing Days 3-6 leafy Seattle, where mountains and emerald waterfalls and seascapes. December to Fly from Seattle to Honolulu, stay forests frame the impressive city skyline. April offers superb whale watching at Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Soak in the bohemian vibes as you wander opportunities in the Au’au Channel Olina for a 4 night stay (RO) through each neighbourhood, stopping between Maui and Lana’i. by Seattle Art Museum and the relaxing Days 7-10 waterfront. One of Seattle’s greatest Hawai’i - Big Island Fly from Honolulu to Kahului, spend charms, Pike Place Market is brimming The largest island offering a contrast of 4 nights at Four Seasons Resort Maui with antiques, eclectic crafts and American scenery and experiences. The south is the at Wailea (RO) fusion food. Volcano National Park, home to one of the world’s largest active volcanoes, the east Days 11-14 O’ahu offers an array of crystal-clear waterfalls, Fly from Kahului to Kona, stay for Waikiki is a vibrant gathering place for rainforests and scenic Japanese gardens. 4 nights at Four Seasons Resort visitors from all over the globe, offering an North of the island is cowboy country with Hualalai on Hawai’i - Big Island (RO) array of nightlife, restaurants, surfing and cattle ranches and green pastures, whilst the entertainment. Alongside the modern west is home to some of the largest beaches Days 15-16 amenities of Waikiki is the National Historic on the island. Fly from Kona to Los Angeles, Landmark of Pearl Harbor, location of the transfer to Beverly Wilshire, A Four end of World War II. Los Angeles Seasons Hotel for a 2 night stay (RO) The epitome of American glamour, L.A is Maui a paradise for shoppers, film aficionados Day 17 Maui offers many essential experiences to and lovers of good food. Exclusivity exudes Return to Los Angeles Airport for the name a few; The Road to Hana, known as from every pore of Rodeo Drive and world- overnight flight to the UK one of the world’s most scenic drives with leading restaurants bristle with screen stars.

Prices include all economy international flights, internal flights, accommodation, meals and private transfers as specified. RO – Room Only

Seattle UNITED KAUA’I O’AHU Honolulu STATES OF MAUI AMERICA LANA’I Los Angeles

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141 Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Kona HAWAI’I 122 Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina 120 Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea 123 Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 89 Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

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/ 124 / 125 Hawaii For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Mexico A LAND OF TWO CONTRASTS… FROM THE PULSATING METROPOLIS OF MEXICO CITY TO THE STRETCH OF PARADISE WHERE THE SEA OF CORTÉZ MEETS THE PACIFIC. BLESSED WITH BEAUTIFUL BEACHES THE BAJA PENINSULA IS HOLLYWOOD’S HIDEAWAY. A Taste Of Mexico When To Go November to May are the most popular months to visit the Baja Peninsula, characterised by warm, generally dry days, whilst July to October tends to be hotter and more humid with regular showers and the possibility of tropical storms. Mexico City is best visited March to May, winter brings cool temperatures whilst June to October can be more humid with daily short bursts of showers.

GMT -7 hours Flying Time London to Mexico City 12 hours /London to San Jose del Cabo 14 hours

Aztec Arts and Architecture Ancient Spirits Flavours of Mexico Art and history abound in this vibrant Dating back to the ceremonial roots of From fresh tacos and quesadillas to capital, where countless tours offer the Aztecs, and synonymous with Mexico, international fusion food and local remarkable insight into the city’s culture experience the exquisite taste of the delicacies, Mexico City has become quite of the past and present. From the grand country’s premium nectar upon a private the foodie destination, with fragrant and Metropolitan Cathedral to the exquisite helicopter excursion with Four Seasons spicy aromas pervading the air around Palace of Fine Arts, uncover the Aztec past of Resort Punta Mita. At the family-run every corner. The vibrant and upscale Mexico City with a tour of its historic centre Jose Cuervo Distillery in Tequila, explore neighbourhood of Roma is regarded as and Castillo de Chapulepec - home of the the production process with an expert one of the best areas to eat in the city, with National Museum of History. Appreciators sommelier before savouring a delectable cookery classes and walking tours drawing of fine architecture will enjoy the Luis gourmet lunch. At Four Seasons Hotel the crowds. Much-loved for its eclectic Barragán tour, which takes you past his Mexico City in the El Bar Library, discover culinary offerings and bustling atmosphere, colourful former residence. over 100 distinctive and . Roma Norte’s famed food hall is a must-visit.

Baja Discoveries Beyond the Sea of Cortéz, there are plenty Los Angeles ARIZONA of unique and exhilarating activities to experience on land in the Baja Peninsula, including Jeep safaris and horseback riding along the beach. Regarded as a leading golf destination, Los Cabos boasts a number of revered courses designed by the likes of BAJA Robert Trent Jones II and Jack Nicklaus. The CALIFORNIA clear skies in this area also make for excellent MEXICO San José del Cabo stargazing; with the help of an expert guide, Cabo San Lucas discover the history and mythologies behind Cancun the constellations in the night sky. Punta Mita GULF Puerto Vallarta OF MEXICO

Aquatic Adventures Mexico City Once regarded as ‘the world’s aquarium’, PACIFIC OCEAN the Sea of Cortéz is one of the most diverse oceans on the planet, teeming with hundreds of tropical fish, whales and dolphin species. Carrier Recommends Passing iconic sights such as Land’s End and the picturesque Lover’s Beach, experience the Grand Velas 130 Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City 133 likes of sailing, deep-sea fishing and luxury Las Ventanas Al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort 130 The St. Regis Mexico City 133 cruising onboard an exquisite super-yacht, One&Only Palmilla 131 before snorkelling in the calm waters. From For a further collection of our hotels in December through to April in particular, Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Mexico’s Riviera Maya, please see our an Auberge Resort 132 witness the magnificent gray whale migration Caribbean, Bermuda & Mexico brochure, onboard a private excursion. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita 132 or visit carrier.co.uk.

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Los Cabos / One&Only Palmilla 174 rooms and suites patio or balcony, 24 hour butler service that Grand Velas 20 minutes from San José del Cabo Airport assures every whim is fulfilled. For those seeking the ultimate privacy, the resort offers Prices from two luxurious and serene four bedroom £3790pp in low season villas. Relax in the steam and sauna rooms 304 suites and are complemented by a personalised £4250pp in high season before enjoying a spa treatment in your own 30 minutes from San José del Cabo Airport 24 hour butler service. Dine with a view including flights, 7 nights accommodation with private villa at One&Only Spa. Multifarious at any of seven gourmet venues – from breakfast and private transfers. dining options include the finest steaks and Prices from Azul overlooking the beach to Frida for Room upgrades avaiable. freshest Pacific seafood cuisine by Michelin- £5355pp in low season authentic Mexican cuisine, and Cocina de starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at £5925pp in high season Autor, by Michelin-starred Chef Sidney Couples, friends and families alike will feel SEARED, sushi creations complemented by including flights, 7 nights accommodation on an Schutte, for signature specialties. Unique instantly at home in this resort oasis, where the perfect at Suviche Restaurant and all-inclusive basis and private transfers. dining events are enhanced by wine staff welcome guests with the hand-on-heart authentic Mexican cuisine at Agua by Larbi. Room upgrades available. pairings from the resort’s wine collection; gesture used by the Otom Indians of Jalisco. the largest in the region. Blissful days can Long-established, the resort is one of The Jack Nicklaus-designed 27-hole golf This impressive all-inclusive beachfront be spent relaxing by one of three pools, the world’s premier destinations and is course features deep arroyos and scenic resort is situated on the shimmering unwinding with yoga or Pilates or in the delightfully tasteful in every Mexican detail elevations, whilst further activities include sands of the Baja Peninsula and promises expansive spa complete with herbal steam imaginable. Guest rooms are elegant and diving and seasonal whale-watching, two a stay of total relaxation and indulgence. and ice rooms. Younger guests will be in spacious featuring handcrafted Mexican infinity-edge swimming pools, tennis and a Oversized designer suites radiate Mexican their element at the Grand Velas Kids and accents, each facing the sea with a private KidsOnly Club. flair, each with terrace and plunge pool Teen Clubs.

Above: Agua by Larbi Below: Ocean Front Pool Casita Junior Suite

Left: Oceanfront Rooftop Terrace Junior Suite Below left: Tequila and Ceviche Bar

Los Cabos / Las Ventanas Al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort

84 rooms and suites 20 minutes from San José del Cabo Airport

Prices from suites, while Signature Villas are worthy £4120pp in low season of particular note, with their own private £4750pp in high season swimming pool. A delicious menu of including flights, 7 nights accommodation with traditional upscale Mexican cuisine is breakfast and private transfers. presented at El Restaurante, a panoramic Room upgrades available. dining room overlooking the pool and the sea. Grilled classics are served oceanside at Hollywood’s hideaway on the Baja Sea Grill and an extensive list of tequilas is Peninsula is an utterly sensual resort, set available at the Tequila, Ceviche Bar. Relax on an entrancing white sand beach by the by the drop-edge pool with its swim-up bar Sea of Cortéz. An enchanting blend of and unwind with a holistic treatment at the Mediterranean and Mexican architecture Spa. Tennis and a fitness centre provide captures the desert ambience, the pristine more active pursuits, with six golf courses whitewashed buildings housing expansive located nearby.

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Los Cabos / Mexico City / Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Four Seasons Hotel an Auberge Resort Mexico City

92 rooms and villas 240 rooms and suites 45 minutes from San José del Cabo Airport artworks and a private terrace with vistas 30 minutes from Mexico City Airport over the ocean, beach, pool or garden. Prices from Villas range from two to six bedrooms, their Prices from £3355pp in low season gourmet kitchens equipped with Wolf and £615pp £4120pp in high season Subzero appliances, their outside spaces including 3 nights accommodation on a room only overlook the Paseo de La Reforma or the including flights, 7 nights accommodation on a complete with private pool or Jacuzzi. basis. Room upgrades available. manicured courtyard with a beautiful room only basis and private transfers. Take your pick from the floating tequila fountain. Dining options include Il Becco display above the bar at signature restaurant A sanctuary amidst the urban bustle, the showcasing Piemontese cuisine at its most Los Cabos luxury is redefined in the shape COMAL with its fire pit and exquisite Latin Four Seasons’ location in Mexico City’s delectable, accompanied by an exceptional of Chileno Bay Resort, a magnificent American cuisine. For detoxification of the historic central district makes it ideal for collection of fine Italian wines; Mexican contemporary escape on a glorious coral- respiratory system, the spa houses a unique- discovering the treasures of the city and its Pacific cuisine in the newly-opened Zanaya fringed beach that’s perfect for swimming to-Mexico salt inhalation room; further surroundings. Close by is the magnificent and irresistible French pastries at Pan and snorkelling. Generously sized recreations include a Tom Fazio-designed Chapultepec Park, as are the designer Dulce. Mingle with local elite at Fifty Mills, guestrooms with flowing layouts and floor- 18-hole golf course, Pescadito’s supervised boutiques, galleries and restaurants. The an electric, innovative lounge where star to-ceiling windows feature a soaking tub in children’s club and a sinuous three-tiered style is that of a colonial haçienda, spacious mixologists create one-of-a-kind cocktails, the bathroom, outdoor shower, original central swimming pool, and elegantly-appointed rooms and suites considered some of the best in the city.

Left: One Bedroom Oceanfront Suite Left: Hotel Exterior Below left: Nuna Pool Below left: Executive Suite

Punta Mita / Mexico City / Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita The St.Regis Mexico City

177 rooms and suites 189 rooms and suites 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport Mexican-style casitas stand amid luxuriant 20 minutes from Mexico City Airport gardens on a private peninsula that offers Prices from some of the world’s best scuba diving and Prices from £3475pp in low season snorkelling. Rooms and suites open onto £510pp Reméde amenities in the exquisite marble £4610pp in high season balconies or garden terraces, the three to including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. bathrooms and the hallmark services of including flights, 7 nights accommodation on a five bedroom residences featuring gourmet Room upgrades available. a discreet, personalised St. Regis Butler. room only basis and private transfers. kitchens and plunge pools. Dining options Exquisite dining experiences range from Room upgrades available. abound: try Aramara for a fusion of Far Situated in one of Mexico City’s most authentic Mexican delicacies on the terrace Eastern and Mexican flavours, or Bahia exciting neighbourhoods, this sophisticated at Diana Restaurant, succulent steaks and Luxury is elevated to a totally new level by Richard Sandoval for fabulous seafood award-winning landmark hotel commands seafood at J&G Grill, exclusive French at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, an grills. Golfers on the Jack Nicklaus- a prime location overlooking the historic gourmet tasting menus at La Table Krug exclusive beachfront paradise overlooking designed courses can swing by Tale of the Paseo de la Reforma. Graced by a sleek and freshly-made sweets and pastries at the glittering waters of Bahia de Banderas. Whale for refreshments. In addition to glass tower, it features luxuriously- The Glass House Café. Admire the views Exuding quintessential Four Seasons two private beaches, recreations include a appointed rooms and suites with a modern from the indoor pool, while the Reméde Spa style and service, the resort has recently swimming pool, spa, tennis and a Kids For aesthetic, accented by silver mosaic screens, specialises in replenishing treatments such emerged from a re-design, beautiful All Seasons programme. custom leather work, fine Patesi linens, as the Aztec Regenerating Facial.

/ 132 / 133 Mexico For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Suggested Itinerary

Days 1-3 Mexican Treasures Fly to Mexico City, on arrival transfer 10 nights from £3985 per person, based on 2 sharing to The St.Regis Mexico City for a 3 night stay (BB)

Mexico City Baja Peninsula Days 4-10 Rich with history, culture and everything On the beautiful Baja California, with Fly from Mexico City to San José in between, Mexico City is a place for the the Sea of Cortéz to one side and the del Cabo Airport on Mexico’s Baja curious and adventurous, where something Pacific Ocean to the other, cacti-studded Peninsula, on arrival transfer to unique and intriguing awaits around craggy peaks form the backdrop to miles One&Only Palmilla for a 7 night stay every corner. Built over the Aztec city of of golden sand beaches, their deserted (BB) Tenochtitlan, this thriving metropolis boasts coves offering unmatched seclusion. At countless museums, design-led hotels, the very tip of the peninsula lies Cabo San Day 11 eclectic fine dining experiences and most Lucas, the epitome of laid-back indulgence Return to San José del Cabo Airport notably of all, artistic discoveries. Year after blessed with soft sands and even softer for the overnight flight to the UK year, thousands of art-appreciators flock to breezes. The attractions are many and Casa Azul, the former home of legendary varied; just a few minutes from the harbour artist Frida Kahlo. This vibrant house-cum- lies an underwater nature reserve with a Price includes all economy museum might be one of Mexico City’s most kaleidoscope of underwater wonder, and international flights, internal flights, distinctive landmarks, yet explore beyond its the dramatic Land’s End rock formations. accommodation, meals as specified cobalt walls and you’ll discover something The temptation is to languish by the pool and private transfers. more; the converted taco stalls and colour- whilst savouring the thought of the next clad buildings of Roma, the contemporary gourmet Baja/Mediterranean meal, but it BB – Bed & Breakfast art galleries of upscale Polanco and the pays to take advantage of the exhilarating overall beauty of a city steeped in contrasts. spectrum of activities on hand. Some come solely for the big game fishing, for others it Carrier Recommends is the lure of scuba diving, snorkelling and Why not add an extension to your seasonal whale-watching, whilst thrill- itinerary? seekers can take to the hinterland in all- terrain vehicles or horseback. Desert Wonders Los Angeles ARIZONA The rugged, terracotta landscapes of Arizona’s deserts are like something from another planet. Hike, bike, drive or ride across the Sonoran Desert, before heading to the city of Scottsdale for championship golf and spa pampering.

BAJA City Thrills CALIFORNIA Ride the historic cable cars and explore the waterfront market place MEXICO of Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco; San José del Cabo the epitome of American glamour and exclusivity of Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles or experience the GULF infectious energy of Chicago’s jazz OF MEXICO Mexico City clubs, Broadway style theatres and Michelin-starred restaurants. PACIFIC OCEAN

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133 The St.Regis Mexico City 131 One&Only Palmilla

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/ 134 / 135 Mexico For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Cities WHETHER YOU OPT FOR THE MIDWESTERN SPIRIT OF THE WINDY CITY, THE TIMELESS GRANDEUR OF AMERICA’S CAPITAL, THE COSMOPOLITAN CULTURE OF TORONTO, THE NATURAL WONDERS OF THE EMERALD CITY OR THE CHARM AND BIRTHPLACE OF JAZZ IN THE DEEP SOUTH. THIS IS NORTH AMERICA AND CANADA AT ITS MOST UNFORGETTABLE A Taste Of Cities When To Go Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Chicago, Washington D.C., Toronto and Seattle, where summers can be hot and humid and winters cold. New Orleans has a more tropical climate where summers can reach high temperatures with occasional rainfall and the possibility of tropical storms. Between February and May are the best times to visit when the evenings have cooled and celebrations are in full swing.

GMT Toronto/Washington D.C. GMT -5 Hours. Chicago/New Orleans GMT -6 Hours/Seattle GMT -8 Hours Flying Time London to Toronto, Washington D.C. 8 hours / London to Chicago/New Orleans 9 hours / London to Seattle 10 hours

Chicago Washington D.C. Toronto ‘Home of the electric blues’, Chicago’s energy Backdrop to countless cinema classics, A city with creative flair, Toronto is is infectious. From atmospheric jazz clubs and Washington’s scenic grandeur is compelling. renowned for its many artistic and cultural Broadway-style theatres, to Michelin-starred From the White House to Capitol Hill, attractions, including the eclectic galleries restaurants and designer shopping along the this is America at its most statuesque. Yet and quirky independent coffee shops of Magnificent Mile, it is an enticing blend of there’s much more besides architecture; Gladstone Eve and the Distillery District. American spirit and cosmopolitan charm. rub shoulders with congressmen in a At the Four Seasons Centre for the Savour one of America’s finest city skylines on Constitution Avenue steakhouse, canoe Performing Arts, opera and ballet come a river cruise, discover the city’s architectural along the Potomac River, discover to life on a spectacular scale, whilst the heritage on walking tour, relax on Oak Street everything from Chinese jade to fighter jets famed annual Toronto International Film Beach by the shores of Lake Michigan or at the Smithsonian museums dotted across Festival attracts the largest crowds. For an enjoy an injection of world-class culture with the National Mall or cycle through the leafy exhilarating experience, head to the top of over 40 museums, including the Art Institute suburbs of the city’s North West quadrant to the CN Tower to scale the Edgewalk – the of Chicago, the Midwest’s own Louvre. explore Georgetown’s historic waterfront. world’s highest hands-free walk.

Seattle New Orleans oldest part of the city, the French Quarter, Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, It often feels like there’s a celebration to be is home to the famous Bourbon Street from high art to sky-high mountain peaks. had in New Orleans, where the likes of Mardi and is best explored by traditional horse Take a tour around Pike Place Market and Gras and hometown jazz dominate the social and carriage, taking in the many historical learn about food and its history, be sure to scene. From crawfish étouffée to chorizo sights. Southern Louisiana holds a rich past, stop by the Fish Market and see the famous jambalaya, the flavours in New Orleans are with its exquisite plantation houses by the flying fish. For art walks, quirky boutiques just as vibrant as the culture, with strong Mississippi River offering a taste of the old and nightlife, check out Pioneer Square, influences of Creole and Cajun cuisine. The antebellum life. where you can take an underground tour to visualise Seattle as it once was in its gold rush days. Visit the futuristic Space Needle with spectacular views of Mount Ranier and Seattle Puget Sound. T CD

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Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 140 Rosewood Washington D.C. 140 Four Seasons Hotel Seattle 141 The Ritz-Carlton Toronto 141 New Orleans Soniat House 142 Oak Alley Plantation 143 Windsor Court Hotel 142 Houmas House Plantation 143

/ 139 For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Hotel Exterior Right: Goldfinch Tavern Bar Below right: Four Seasons Executive Suite Below right: Swimming Pool

Seattle / Chicago / Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Four Seasons Hotel Seattle 147 rooms and suites 345 rooms and suites 25 minutes from Seattle Tacoma Airport 50 minutes from Chicago O’Hare Airport suites recently refashioned by a pantheon of distinguished designers. A favourite Prices from floor-to-ceiling windows in the rooms and Prices from on Chicago’s culinary scene, Allium, a £535pp in low season suites present unforgettable views of Puget £485pp in low season contemporary American Restaurant £970pp in high season Sound, Elliott Bay and the buzzing city £685pp in high season and Bar, features the finest ingredients including 3 nights accommodation on a room only itself. Chef Joe Ritchie produces culinary including 3 nights accommodation on a room only from across the globe, presented in bold basis. Room upgrades available. miracles at Goldfinch Tavern, an Ethan basis. Room upgrades available. and unexpected ways. In the spa, utter Stowell Restaurant, where the food is indulgence awaits beside a Roman Within easy reach of many of Seattle’s enhanced by décor that reflects Seattle’s Occupying the higher floors of an imposing -columned pool with a skylit dome, prime attractions, including Pike Place rich maritime history. Head off on city skyscraper with panoramic vistas over the eucalyptus steam rooms and a whirlpool. Market, the lively waterfront and Seattle explorations with a specially prepared Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, this is Unwind with customised massages and Art Museum, this sophisticated hotel Grab & Go Picnic Tote. Treatments at Four Seasons living at its most exclusive. pampering manicures in the spa. The combines convenience with assured the spa draw on elements of the coastal Classic European decor in a palette of hotel’s location atop The Magnificent Mile service. Interiors evoke a sense of the landscape, offering rituals such as Emerald rich creams, steel greys and oceanic blues is perfect for city exploration with guided Pacific Northwest, with subtle use of Rain and Deep Forest Bliss. In the summer, lend a distinguished air to rooms and architectural tours available. wood, stone and sumptuous fabrics – the cool off by the outdoor infinity-edged pool.

Left: Rye Bar Left: Hotel Exterior Below left: Deluxe Room Below left: One Bedroom Corner Suite

Toronto / Washington D.C. / Rosewood Washington D.C. The Ritz-Carlton Toronto 263 rooms and suites 49 rooms and suites comprises of thoughtfully-appointed 45 minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport 30 minutes from Washington Dulles Airport rooms and suites that blend sophisticated traditional refinement with intuitive Prices from environment that is immediately calming, Prices from technology. Savour the essence of fine £365pp in low season its refined rooms and suites, some of the £515pp in low season American cuisine carefully orchestrated £460pp in high season largest in the city, feature floor-to-ceiling £685pp in high season to stimulate the senses, complemented including 3 nights accommodation on a room only windows with views of Lake Ontario or including 3 nights accommodation on a room only by exceptional wines at the hotel’s basis. Room upgrades available. the city skyline. The Ritz-Carlton Club basis. Room upgrades available. signature restaurant, The Grill Room. The Level offers lavish signature services sophisticated Rye Bar offers an extensive An award-winning hotel occupying a including a dedicated check-in and culinary Known for its unparalleled standards menu of premium rye , whilst the prime location in the heart of Toronto’s food presentations several times a day. of luxury and hospitality, the Rosewood Rooftop Bar and Lounge is the place to be performing arts district, just a short stroll Savour authentic Italian cuisine at TOCA Washington D.C. commands an enviable for sundowners with spectacular vistas to the CN Tower and directly linked to while the Ritz Bar and the DEQ Terrace location in the heart of Georgetown over the Potomac River and Washington the largest underground complex in the & Lounge are perfect for aperitifs and along the historic C&O Canal, a National Monument. The hotel boasts a rooftop world, PATH, with over 30 kilometres of cocktails. Recreational facilities include a Historic Park that meanders through the infinity-edge pool, a fitness centre and shopping and entertainment. Stepping in Spa My Blend by Clarins, an indoor pool vibrant neighbourhood. Accommodation in-room spa services. from the bustle of the city, guests enter an with Jacuzzi and fitness centre.

/ 140 / 141 Chicago, Washington D.C, Seattle, Toronto & New Orleans For our latest Special Offers – please contact your preferred Travel Agent, call our reservations team on 0161 491 7640 or visit carrier.co.uk Right: Hotel Exterior Louisiana / Below right: Grand Suite Plantations The historic antebellum homes that line the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge hark back to the days New Orleans / when sugar was king. Fully restored to their former glory these lavish mansions filled with period antiques, original artwork and impressive architecture offer guests the chance to experience the way of life of a bygone era. Soniat House Vacherie / Below: Oak Alley Plantation 30 rooms and suites 25 minutes from Louis Armstrong collection. Deluxe Rooms boast elegant Oak Alley Plantation New Orleans Airport canopy or pencil post beds, whilst exquisite Grand Suites benefit from separate living 8 cottages Prices from rooms and feature private balconies 50 minutes from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport £680pp overlooking Chartres Street. Breakfast is including 3 nights accommodation on a room only a renowned affair at Soniat House, where Prices from basis. Room upgrades available. guests can enjoy warm butter scones, £380pp homemade jam and freshly-pressed orange including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. Set in the old ‘French Quarter’ neighbourhood juice in the comfort of their room or within of Vieux Carré, this award-winning boutique the quaint courtyard. The hotel’s central Entered through a spectacular archway of 300 year old oak trees, hotel is reminiscent of a bygone era, where location in New Orleans means there’s this grand home plantation is recognised as a National Historic stately elegance pervades throughout. Every plenty to experience nearby, from basking in Landmark, dating back to the early 1800s. Situated in the secluded room or suite is different from the next, with the sunshine at Jackson Square to enjoying local community of Vacherie in the old Louisiana River Road each featuring unique antique furnishings Louisiana Creole cuisine and live jazz down Sugar Region, boasting a highly desirable location just moments and original artwork from the owner’s historic Bourbon Street. away from the Mississippi River. The inviting overnight cottages offer the perfect place to unwind, with rustic fireplaces and ornate traditional furniture making up the interior. Hearty Creole fare and Louisiana specialities are served by day at the Oak Alley Restaurant, which is housed in a charming 19th century Left: Le Salon cottage. Historic recreations include guided group tours of the Below left: Premium Suite plantation house and exploring the reconstructed slave cabins, whilst The Spirits Bar is the place to go for local crafted beers.

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New Orleans / Houmas House Plantation 21 cottages Windsor Court Hotel 1 hour from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport

316 rooms and suites Prices from 25 minutes from Louis Armstrong £460pp New Orleans Airport including 3 nights accommodation with breakfast. bathtubs and spacious dressing areas. Prices from Some of the best views over New Orleans Set in 38 acres of immaculate gardens, this renowned plantation £385pp in low season can be enjoyed from the James J. Coleman, house in Darrow has been tastefully restored to reflect its former £670pp in high season Jr. Presidential Suite, which affords over sugar-farming past in the utmost luxury. Antique furnishings and including 3 nights accommodation on a room only 2000 sq. ft. of space. Decadent cocktails original works of art grace the 21 charming cottages at The Inn, only basis. Room upgrades available. and authentic Southern cuisine are the moments away from the Mississippi River. Dine like a Sugar Baron hotel’s speciality, with The Grill Room at Latil’s Landing Restaurant, where Executive Chef Joseph Dicapo Loyal staff are graciously referred to as ‘The serving the finest seafood and succulent presents delectable tasting menus of up to nine courses, paired with Royal Family’ at this celebrated hotel, which meats under the instruction of Chef de the finest vintage wines. The Carriage House restaurant delivers benefits from a prime location in the city’s Cuisine Gabriel Charpentier. Newly- fresh seafood and traditional Louisiana specialities in an exquisite downtown area. Steeped in elegance, the refurbished as part of the hotel’s $22 million formal dining room. Dressed in period clothing, professional luxury accommodations feature jacquard restoration, the Polo Club Lounge is the guides transport guests to a time gone-by on tours of the southern carpets and traditional furnishings, with place to enjoy a classic cocktail, with live plantation whilst the expansive gardens offer plenty of room for Premium Suites boasting Italian marble local jazz as the perfect accompaniment. Above: Houmas House Plantation self-led exploration.

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