TAILOR MADE HOLIDAYS IN NORTH AMERICA Glacier 4 National Park Seattle WASHINGTON MONTANA NORTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA CANADA Helena MICHIGAN Portland MAINE 7 SOUTH DAKOTA WISCONSIN Cody VERMONT Yellowstone Bar Harbor National Park Rapid City NEW Boise Niagara 5 Jackson Hole Sioux Falls HAMPSHIRE OREGON IDAHO MICHIGAN Falls WYOMING NEW YORK MASSACHUSETTS IOWA Boston 11 Chicago 12 NEBRASKA CONNECTICUT RHODE ISLAND PENNSYLVANIA New York Salt 10 6 Rocky Mountain NP Lake City ILLINOIS INDIANA OHIO Philadelphia Denver NEW JERSEY NEVADA WEST Washington DC 1 3 UTAH COLORADO KANSAS VIRGINIA DELAWARE San Francisco Yosemite MARYLAND NP Las Vegas MISSOURI KENTUCKY VIRGINIA CALIFORNIA 2 Nashville Grand Santa Fe OKLAHOMA TENNESSEE Canyon NP Memphis NORTH CAROLINA Albuquerque Charlotte Los Angeles ARIZONA NEW MEXICO ARKANSAS Birmingham Atlanta Phoenix MISSISSIPPI SOUTH CAROLINA San Diego Dallas Charleston Jackson GEORGIA Savannah TEXAS ALABAMA
LOUISIANA Houston 8 New Orleans San Antonio FLORIDA Honolulu Orlando MEXICO Tampa HAWAII
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San Francisco Yosemite National Park Oregon Yellowstone National Park
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Grand Canyon Seattle/Washington State Rocky Mountain National Park New Orleans/Deep South Glacier 4 National Park Seattle WASHINGTON MONTANA NORTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA CANADA Helena MICHIGAN Portland MAINE 7 SOUTH DAKOTA WISCONSIN Cody VERMONT Yellowstone Bar Harbor National Park Rapid City NEW Boise Niagara 5 Jackson Hole Sioux Falls HAMPSHIRE OREGON IDAHO MICHIGAN Falls WYOMING NEW YORK MASSACHUSETTS IOWA Boston 11 Chicago 12 NEBRASKA CONNECTICUT RHODE ISLAND PENNSYLVANIA New York Salt 10 6 Rocky Mountain NP Lake City ILLINOIS INDIANA OHIO Philadelphia Denver NEW JERSEY NEVADA WEST Washington DC 1 3 UTAH COLORADO KANSAS VIRGINIA DELAWARE San Francisco Yosemite MARYLAND NP Las Vegas MISSOURI KENTUCKY VIRGINIA CALIFORNIA 2 Nashville Grand Santa Fe OKLAHOMA TENNESSEE Canyon NP Memphis NORTH CAROLINA Albuquerque Charlotte Los Angeles ARIZONA NEW MEXICO ARKANSAS Birmingham Atlanta Phoenix MISSISSIPPI SOUTH CAROLINA San Diego Dallas Charleston Jackson GEORGIA Savannah TEXAS ALABAMA Contents LOUISIANA Houston 8 New Orleans San Antonio Introduction...... 2-3 FLORIDA Airline Information...... 4-5 Orlando MEXICO Tampa California & the South West...... 6-15 The Pacific Northwest...... 16-21 The American Rockies...... 22-33 The Deep South...... 34-43 Miami Florida...... 44-47 9 The Carolinas...... 48-49 Washington DC & Capital Region...50-51 New England & the North East...... 52-61 9 11 The Great Lakes...... 62-63 Chicago & Illinois...... 64-66 Other States...... 67 Canada...... 68-75 AMTRAK Rail...... 76 City Breaks...... 77 Florida Keys Boston/New England Weddings & Honeymoons...... 78 Family Holidays...... 79 10 12 Motorhomes...... 80-81 Escorted & Private Touring...... 82 Car Hire...... 83 Ski USA...... 84-87 Important Travel Information...... 88
New York Chicago Welcome... to your voyage of discovery... Since Christopher Columbus first discovered America 520 years ago, travellers from all over the World have taken their hopes and dreams there.
Now it’s time to make your own Four million miles of highways and culinary heritage, it never voyage of discovery to the USA! lead past red-rock deserts, fails to seduce almost everyone below towering mountain peaks, by the end of their visit. Natural & cultural wonders and across fertile wheat fields Enormous and staggeringly that roll off toward the horizon. A land of dreams diverse, the United States The hillsides of the Great Plains, The United States is truly the harbours an astounding the lush rain forests of the land of dreams, with endless collection of natural and cultural Pacific Northwest and the scenic opportunities to explore so wonders. With 50 different country lanes of New England deciding exactly where in states, this is a country of road are a few fine starting points for America you want to see may trips and great open skies. any great American road trip. be the hardest decision of all. Whether you are planning your Endless scenery first trip to the USA, or you’ve All these images and more are been more times than you can embedded in the mind of every remember, there is always a traveller - along with the endless new adventure just around highways cutting through the corner. shimmering deserts, forests So sit back and let us inspire of skyscrapers towering over you to embark upon your own urban jungles, acres of beaches, voyage of discovery. majestic mountains and green river valleys.
The scenery aside, it’s also a vibrant mix of cultures, religions, political and social attitudes and famous city skylines. Coupled with a rich musical, cinematic,
2 Holidays designed with creativity & passion About our self drive itineraries... At AmeriCan & Worldwide Travel we like to appreciate that your holiday is as unique as you are. Therefore you may not always find exactly what you have in mind in a brochure or on a website.
Quality accommodation which we hope will make your tailored to your needs holiday even more enjoyable and memorable. Having decided on where you wish to go, we will then match So step inside and let us your planned itinerary with introduce you to North America! your preferred standard of Book with confidence accommodation from the wide range of exciting hotel and For your peace of mind, the air Holidays designed with lodging options we feature. As a holidays shown in our brochure creativity & pasison specialist tour operator we offer and on our website are ATOL competitive rates for all types Protected by the Civil Aviation In addition to choosing from one of accommodation throughout Authority (ATOL number 2551). of our many popular suggested North America, ranging from ATOL Protection extends self drive itineraries, we can also motels to deluxe resorts, as primarily to customers who book tailor you a completely different well as an enticing range of and pay in the United Kingdom. trip to meet your own individual independently owned bed requirements. To do this, we and breakfasts and small inns. always endeavour to take into Where available we also offer an consideration how far you would appealing choice of villas and like to travel in the time you have, apartments and ranches. what you would like to see and do along the way, and of course, Going the extra mile not forgetting your budget. With over twenty years of If you would like a quotation for experience in creating holidays any of our featured holidays or a to the USA & Canada, we often different itinerary please contact like to offer a few ideas and us on the details below. suggestions of our own too,
For more details: 01892 779 900 [email protected] www.awwt.co.uk 3 Airline information... World Traveller Plus Treat yourself to a special trip by travelling in World Traveller With over 20 North American Plus, British Airways’ premium destinations, British Airways is economy cabin. From a friendly one of the largest trans-Atlantic and efficient service to wider airlines, offering services in four seats and more space on board, classes of travel on most routes World Traveller Plus delivers the with comfort, facilities and high standards you expect from quality of service the discerning British Airways. Make it your traveller has come to expect. choice for a more comfortable, With most services operating relaxing journey. from Heathrow’s terminal 5 and online check-in, British Airways Key features of British Airways World Traveller Plus cabin: offers hassle free travel to start Club World your holiday relaxed. • 38” seat pitch and 7” more leg room than World Traveller Enjoy unparalleled comfort, • Wider seat with additional privacy and personal control. recline, adjustable headrest, With Club World, your time is lumbar support, footrest and your own. Whether you choose leg rest to eat, sleep or take advantage • Smaller, quieter cabin with no of the On Demand entertainment more than six rows during your flight, the Club World • Upgraded dining service: a seat has it all. choice of two main courses Key features of British Airways from the Club World menu Club World cabin: (Travelling from/to Heathrow) • Access to arrival and departure World Traveller • Complimentary newspaper and lounges and the Elemis amenity kit Travel Spa (Heathrow and British Airways offers excellent • In-seat laptop power socket NewYork JFK) value economy flights to a and phone • Check in three bags, each range of destinations. Whether • Check in two bags, each weighing up to 32kg, plus two you’re off on a city break, tour weighing up to 23kg, plus two pieces of hand baggage (one or ski holiday, you can relax pieces of hand baggage (one handbag plus one bag weighing knowing British Airways will do handbag plus one bag weighing up to 23kg) free of charge everything to ensure you have a up to 23kg) free of charge. • À la carte menu with superior smooth and comfortable journey. wine cellar Everything has been designed • Touch-button privacy screens with your comfort in mind, so • Comfortable 25” wide seat with you can just sit back, relax and four pre-set positions. Converts enjoy what’s on offer. to 6’ fully flat bed (6’6” in Z If you are looking for more position) with softer mattress, comfort and space, why not memory foam headrest and upgrade to British Air ways’ cosy quilt World Traveller Plus or for that • Over 200 entertainment extra luxury and attention ask options available, including about upgrading to Club World. movies, music and games.
4 Airline information Virgin Atlantic Economy seat has width of 21”, and pitch of up to a 31”seat pitch, with an adjustable a 38”. In Virgin Atlantic Upper headrest and armrest. The Class make the most of having Economy meal experience offers space to relax or take time out a choice of three meals, including at the onboard bar. When it’s a vegetarian option. The journey time to sleep, stretch out on one will fly by with over 300 hours of of the most comfortable fully on demand* entertainment. flat beds in business class.
*On demand entertainment available on Fly Virgin Atlantic Premium all A330, A340-600 and 747 aircraft. Virgin Atlantic Economy Class Economy, for those extras that make flying more enjoyable, for Virgin Atlantic has become one a less than premium price. Enjoy of the world’s leading long haul dedicated check in and priority airlines, annually flying to more boarding and a seat that is one than 30 destinations. of the biggest in its class, with a
systems on most flights and complimentary meals. Economy Plus® provides more room and comfort with up to 37 inches of legroom and BusinessFirst® offers fully flat- bed seats providing up to 6 feet 6 inches of sleeping space, gourmet menu choices and access to lounges worldwide. United offers unrivalled access North America to make the Number of onward connections includes destinations served by United Air Lines, Inc. to the United States with perfect multi-centre trip. and United Express. Onboard facilities may nonstop flights from six UK vary depending on aircraft. Experience exceptional comfort airports. United’s U.S hub cities and service with ergonomically- are perfect for visiting on their designed seats, on-demand own, or you can connect to over personal entertainment 200 destinations throughout
In Economy Class, every seat has been newly refurbished and has access to a personal touch-screen TV providing up to 600 hours of entertainment. Enjoy a complimentary hot meal accompanied by a selection of With one of the youngest, most wines and spirits. fuel efficient fleet,Air Canada In business class, each Executive boasts more daily non-stop First suite provides privacy and departures from London the ultimate in comfort and Heathrow to Canada than any convenience with a fully flat bed. other airline. This includes four daily flights to Toronto as well as services to Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
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California & the South West
Incorporating five diverse and exciting States - California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah & New Mexico, America’s South West is well and truly a land of extremes, where one visit will simply never be enough.
The Golden State of California
is home to the world renowned Salt cities Los Angeles, San Francisco Lake City and San Diego, as well as NEVADA
America’s largest and most UTAH San Francisco Yosemite beautiful wine regions. NP Las Vegas Add to that Yosemite - one of CALIFORNIA the USA’s favourite National Grand Santa Fe Canyon NP Parks, active volcanoes, lush and Albuquerque Los Angeles tropical landscapes, deserts, snow capped ARIZONA NEW MEXICO mountains and the longest coastline in the US. Phoenix San Diego The sparsely populated desert states of Utah, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico are full of history and drama. Towering monoliths, red rock canyons and ancient cultures all waiting to be discovered as you travel from one must see destination to another. Natural wonders and rich human history will be your constant travelling companions as you experience the majesty of the Grand Canyon to the spectacular landscapes of Monument Valley, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Canyon de Chelly National Parks. Not forgetting the natural splendour and rock essential info formations at Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks - the South West won’t disappoint.
Choose from one of our popular featured itineraries or instead Local Time: Mountain Standard time (MST) let us tailor something unique for you. - 7 hours behind GMT or Pacific Standard time (PST) - 8 hours behind GMT
International Gateways: Direct - San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego (California); Phoenix (Arizona); Las Vegas (Nevada) Indirect - Salt Lake City (Utah), Albuquerque (New Mexico)
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California - The Golden State
San Francisco: Home of the San Diego: Southern iconic Golden Gate Bridge, California’s sunniest and most Pier 39 and Alcatraz Island. elegant city. Attractions include Highway One: Follow the beaches galore, Seaworld and a pounding Pacific Surf along the World famous Zoo. West Coast on one of America’s The National Parks: most thrilling drives. Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Yosemite National Park: Canyon, Redwood, Lassen Giant Sequoias, towering Volcanic, Joshua Tree and waterfalls, glacial rock Death Valley. formations, and groves of giant Redwood trees – pictures simply don’t do it justice! For more information visit www.visitcalifornia.co.uk or call 020 7257 6180
Arizona - The Grand Canyon State
The Grand Canyon: One of restaurants, galleries, ancient The National Parks: the seven natural wonders of the ruins & anthropology. Nearby Red The Grand Canyon and world. Over a mile deep, 277 miles Rock and Slide Rock State Parks The Petrified Forest. long and 18 miles at its widest. offer fabulous hiking, cycling, fishing and bird watching. Monument Valley: Though the eerie sandstone monoliths of Canyon de Chelly: Off the Monument Valley are familiar the beaten path but well worth a world over, they still take every stop. Learn about the culture visitor’s breath away. and history of the Navajo, whilst viewing the numerous cultural Sedona: Surrounded by natural and natural features of these beauty and blessed with an ideal amazing red rock canyons on one climate, laid back Sedona has it of the guided tours in the park. all – including great shopping, For more information visit www.Arizonaguide.com or call 020 7367 0938
8 California & the South West Utah - The Beehive State
Zion National Park: canyons have been created over Park up & explore Zion on millennia to give a landscape the free shuttle which makes of mazes, offering some of the eight stops at major locations most exciting and memorable throughout the park. The walks imaginable. For a Grotto and Weeping Rock spectacular view of the entire can be reached by a quarter- Park, as well as the Kaibab mile hiking trail off the route. Plateau at the Grand Canyon, Marvel at Zion Canyon, the drive or take the free shuttle park’s centre piece, carved by out to Rainbow Point at the the Virgin River and more than southernmost end of the park. 2,000 feet deep in places. Scenic Hwy-12: Crossing Bryce Canyon: Where the heart of Utah’s red-rock Mother nature has created wilderness, Hwy-12 is perhaps some of the most bizarre the most exhilarating drive in natural architecture anywhere! the US. Colourful and whimsically National Parks: Zion, Bryce, arranged spire shaped rocks Canyonlands, Capitol Reef called “hoodoos” and slot and Arches.
For more information visit www.goutah.co.uk or call 01923 839 375
New Mexico - The Land Nevada - The Silver State of Enchantment State
Santa Fe: America’s oldest capital dating back to 1610 offers great museums, fascinating history, atmospheric hotels and is a must on Las Vegas: No visit to Nevada would be any Southwest itinerary. complete without staying at least one night Albuquerque: Home to the 9 Day in the dazzling 24 hour gaming capital of the International Balloon festival staged here every world which never fails to enthrall visitors. October since 1972. Cottonwood Ranch: Head out and join the Roswell: Location of the infamous 1947 UFO cowboys for their annual cattle drive incident. Visit the city’s museum to learn more. National Park: The Great Basin National Park National Parks: Carlsbad Cavern and – look out for The Bristlecone Pine, over 5000 numerous other caves within a Permian-age years old and still living and growing here. fossil reef. For more information visit For more information visit www.travelnevada.co.uk or call 020 7367 0935 www.newmexico.org or call or 020 7367 0900
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DAYS: In America’s West, where driving is a way of life, you’ll enjoy this journey 1845 18 as much as the destinations. miles
Days 1 to 3 - San Francisco Days 7 & 8 - Las Vegas The world-famous Golden Gate 132 mi. Welcome to Las Bridge welcomes you to friendly Vegas, a city created to provide San Francisco, where you will non-stop entertainment. Wander Day 14 - Santa Barbara spend the next few days. The Strip, take in the views, 95 mi. Known as ‘The enjoy a World class show. Highlights: Pier 39, Alcatraz, American Riviera,’ the beautiful Union Square shopping & Highlights: Tour the world- coastal town of Santa Barbara Muir Woods. famous Hoover Dam or The is nestled against the Santa Red Rock Canyon National Inez Mountains, and has the Days 4 & 5 - Yosemite Conservation Area. sophistication of a city with the 190 mi. One of the Seven feel of a small community. Natural Wonders of the US, Day 9 - Grand Canyon Yosemite offers an amazing 288 mi. The magnificent Highlights: Beaches, Vineyards, variety of landscapes. Grand Canyon awaits you. For boutiques and galleries. the best viewpoints along the Highlights: Giant Sequoias, Day 15 - Pismo Beach South Rim, take the free shuttle towering waterfalls, glacial rock 81 mi. En route to classic bus from the Canyon Plaza Visitor formations, and groves of giant California beach town Pismo Center or enjoy the 25-mile Redwood trees. Beach, stop to explore the Desert View scenic self-drive. beautiful Guadalupe Sand Dunes, Day 6 - Death Valley Highlights: Take a helicopter ride a National Natural Landmark. 303 mi. From the heights over the North or South Rims of of the Sierra Nevada Mountains Highlights: Gorgeous surf & the Canyon for a thrilling bird’s to the lowest, driest, hottest fabulous wineries. eye views of the Colorado River point in the country. This barren more than a mile below. Days 16 & 17 - Monterey landscape is a stark contrast to 157 mi. Travelling north the glistening sand dunes & snow- Day 10 - Kingman on the Pacific Coast Highway capped mountains rising above it. On your way to 173 mi. today, stop & visit landmark Los Angeles, stop off in Hearst Castle, William Randolph interesting Kingman. Hearst’s former 165 room home. Highlights: The Historic Route Continue on to popular Monterey. 66 Museum and The Mohave Highlights: Monterey Bay Museum of History and Art. Aquarium, Old Fishermans Days 11 to 13 - Los Angeles Wharf & Monterey Bay National 319 mi. An exciting city of Marine Sanctuary. suburbs where driving in Los Day 18 - Angeles is a way of life. San Francisco & home Highlights: Universal Studios, 107 mi. Onwards along Hollywood, Rodeo Drive The Pacific Coast Highway, back Shopping, Trendy Venice Beach to San Francisco. Savour one of & Historic Santa Monica Pier. America’s great scenic drives Don’t forget to check out with views of rugged cliffs, Mann’s Chinese Theater and crashing waves, sandy beaches the Walk of Fame. and tide pools.
10 California & the South West Canyonlands of the American West
DAYS: Discover a land where Mother Nature worked for millenniums to bring you the 1623 16 only landscape this anywhere. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Las Vegas Day 8 - Capitol Reef Welcome to Las Vegas, a city National Park created to provide non-stop 109 mi. On a journey entertainment. Wander The Strip filled with unusual landscapes, and take in the views. spectacular Capitol Reef National Park is no less unique. Highlights: Enjoy a show. Highlights: The 10-mile Scenic Day 12 - Chinle/ Day 3 - Grand Canyon Drive along the rugged western Canyon de Chelly 277 mi. The magnificent face of the Park. 96mi. Unique, off the Grand Canyon awaits you. For beaten path, Canyon de Chelly the best viewpoints along the Days 9 & 10 - is comprised entirely of Navajo South Rim enjoy the 25-mile Moab/Canyonlands Tribal Trust Land and is, still Desert View scenic self-drive. 156 mi. Lying near the home to Navajo communities. Colorado river in a green valley, Highlights: A helicopter ride over Moab is a perfect base for Highlight: Learn about the the North or South Rim. exploring Arches and Canyonlands culture and history of the Navajo. Day 4 - Lake Powell National Parks. where you can Days 13 & 14 - Sedona 146 mi. Lying within Glen enjoy mountain biking, river trips 241 mi. Surrounded by natural Canyon National Recreation and horse back riding. beauty and blessed with an ideal Area, is beautiful Lake Powell, climate, laid back Sedona has it Highlights: Marvel at rock art and the second largest man-made dwellings of the Anasazi Indians. all – great shopping, restaurants, lake in the country. galleries and ancient ruins. Day 11 - Monument Valley Highlights: Explore the Lake’s Nearby Red Rock 150mi. Eerie sandstone Highlights: 96 major canyons by jet boat. monoliths set against.a desolate and Slide Rock State Parks, Days 5 & 6 - landscape, punctuated with fabulous hiking, cycling, fishing Zion National Park striking buttes and mesas, formed and bird watching. 112 mi. Park up & explore the backdrop of many a western. Day 15 - Scottsdale Zion on the free shuttle which Arriving into the Highlights: Visit Goulding’s 126 mi. stops at locations throughout the Museum for a look at the Phoenix you’ll instantly be park, allowing you to walk. history of movie-making in captivated by the Valley of the Sun. Here you will find year round Highlights: Marvel at Zion Canyon Monument Valley. sunshine, heritage, entertainment carved by the Virgin River - more and recreation abound. than 2,000 feet deep in places. Day 7 - Bryce Canyon Highlights: Luxurious hotels and National Park fabulous shopping. 86 mi. Nearby Bryce Canyon Day 16 - with it’s colourful ‘Hoodoo’ spire Phoenix/Departure shaped rocks is ready to explore. 8 mi. Enjoy a last day in Scottsdale before you depart Highlight: Drive out to Rainbow later today. Point for a spectacular view.
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DAYS: Bright lights, iconic sights and magnificent landscapes. Let us show you 1076 15 the very best California has to offer! miles
Days 1 to 3 - Los Angeles Hearst’s former 165 room home An exciting city of suburbs overlooking the majestic Pacific where driving in Los Angeles is a coast. Continuing on towards way of life. popular Monterey.
Highlights: Universal Studios, Highlights: Monterey Bay Hollywood, Rodeo Drive Aquarium, Old Fishermans Shopping, Trendy Venice Beach Wharf & Monterey Bay National & Historic Santa Monica Pier. Marine Sanctuary. Don’t forget to check out Days 7 to 9 - San Francisco Mann’s Chinese Theater and 119 mi. The world-famous the Walk of Fame. Golden Gate Bridge welcomes Day 4 - Santa Barbara you to friendly San Francisco, 95 mi. Known as “The where you will spend the next American Riviera,” beautiful 3 nights. coastal town of Santa Barbara, Highlights: Pier 39, Alcatraz, nestled against the Santa Inez Union Square shopping & Mountains, has the sophistication Muir Woods. of a city with the feel of a small Day 12 - Death Valley community. Days 10 & 11 - Yosemite 303 mi. From the heights of 190 mi. One of the Seven the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Highlights: Beaches, Vineyards, Natural Wonders of the US, the lowest, driest, hottest point boutiques, galleries and Yosemite offers an amazing in the country . restaurants. variety of landscapes. Highlight: The stark contrast of Days 5 & 6 - Monterey Highlights: Giant Sequoias, glistening sand dunes & snow- 238 mi. Travelling north towering waterfalls, glacial rock capped mountains rising above on the Pacific Coast Highway formations, and groves of giant this barren landscape. today, stop & visit landmark redwood trees. Hearst Castle, William Randolph Days 13 & 14 - Las Vegas 131 mi. Welcome to Las Vegas, a city created to provide non-stop entertainment. Wander The Strip, take in the views, enjoy a World class show.
Highlights: Tour the world- famous Hoover Dam or The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Day 15 - Home Enjoy a last day in the City that never sleeps before you fly home.
12 California & the South West The Redwood Trail
DAYS: Enjoy beauty and contrast, as well as the scents of cedar and spruce, 1380 15 and an ocean breeze. miles
Days 1 to 3 - San Francisco wet climate nurtures these great The world-famous Golden Gate trees in ridge top, streamside, Bridge welcomes you to friendly and coastal environments. famous after it hosted the 1960 San Francisco, where you will Highlights: Walk the “Trees of Winter Olympics. Today the Lake spend the next 3 nights. Mystery” and “Trail of Tall Tales” is a popular Summer vacation through the forest to appreciate Highlights: Pier 39, Alcatraz, Union spot and the skiing centre of the the grandeur and natural beauty Square shopping & Muir Woods. western United States. of the Redwoods. Visit nearby Day 4 - Mendocino Battery Point Lighthouse Museum Highlights: Drive the 72-mile loop 153 mi. Coastal California’s which illustrates the city’s around the lake that takes you only designated Historic intriguing history, which includes to dozens of historic sites and Landmark, is reminiscent of 19th shipwrecks and tsunamis. vantage points, as well as the site century New England. The area of the 1960 Olympics. is also known for its spectacular Day 7 - Yreka rugged coastline and dramatic 161 mi. Founded as a classic Days 11 to 13 - ocean bluffs, known as the gold-rush town in the 1850s, Yosemite National Park Mendocino Headlands that this quaint and historic town is 200 mi. One of the Seven surround the town on three sides. surrounded by three dramatic Natural Wonders of the US, mountain ranges, with stunning Yosemite offers an amazing Highlights: Russian Gulch State views of Mt. Shasta. variety of landscapes. Forest, north of Mendocino, boasts a heavily forested headland with Highlights: More than 70 well- Highlights: Giant Sequoias, a 36-foot high waterfall and preserved pre-1900 houses, many towering waterfalls, glacial rock wonderful hiking trails. of them Victorian. formations, and groves of giant Redwood trees. Day 5 - Eureka Day 8 - Lassen Volcanic Park 143 mi. Step back in time 177 mi. Created in 1916 Day 14 - Napa or Sonoma in Old Town Eureka, a National to protect the landscape 191 mi. A Mediterranean Register Historic District surrounding Lassen Peak, climate in Napa and Sonoma of beautifully restored and which was forever changed by Valleys produces the best wine- preserved Victorian buildings. a series of volcanic eruptions, grape growing conditions in While the town had a wild past, Lassen offers Lava plateaus and North America. pinnacles, jagged craters, and with roots in the timber industry, Highlights: Visit world-famous steaming sulphur vents. Coupled these “painted ladies” now house wineries and boutique vineyards with crystal clear lakes, rushing a unique assortment of shops for tours and tastings, drive along streams and forested valleys it‘s a and galleries, coffee shops, the historic Silverado Trail and visit beautiful and dramatic landscape. restaurants, and museums. Sonoma’s historic Town Square. Highlights: En route drive Highlights: Lassen geothermal Day 15 - the scenic 31-mile Avenue of area, which includes Sulphur Works, Bumpass Hell and Little San Francisco/Home the Giants, with its aisles of 61 mi. Enjoy a last leisurely Hot Springs Valley, offers bubbling massive Redwoods. day in California’s beautuful Wine mud pots and boiling water. Day 6 - Crescent City Country, before you leave for San 84 mi. Home of the must- Days 9 & 10 - Lake Tahoe Francisco Airport later today, see Redwood National Park, 210 mi. Once a luxury summer knowing that you’ve experienced home to the magnificent Giant vacation spot for San Francisco’s the trip of a lifetime in the land of Redwood trees. The northern, elite, Tahoe became World the Redwoods.
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Best Western PREMIER Yavapai Lodge East Best Western PLUS Inn of Grand Canyon Squire Inn Grand Canyon, AZ Sedona - Sedona, AZ Grand Canyon, AZ 198 Rooms/Standard 110 Rooms/Superior 250 Rooms/Superior Located about 1/2 mile This award-winning Best Western Situated only 1.5 miles from the from the Grand Canyon rim, property offers comfortable entrance to the Grand Canyon, surrounded by Woodland, and affordable accommodation this best selling Best Western Yavapai Lodge East is nestled among the stunning Red property offers spacious conveniently located next Rocks of Sedona, showcased guest rooms as well as a host to the Market Plaza, which from one of the hotel’s four of other amenities including includes a general store, bank, terraced promenade decks that two on site restaurants and an and U.S. Post Office. cascade from it’s hilltop location outdoor heated pool. into the splendor of Sedona.
Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch Omni Hotel Vertigo Scottsdale, AZ San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA 493 Rooms/Superior 326 Rooms/Superior 102 Rooms/Standard Set amidst flowering cactus The hotel provides luxury Hotel Vertigo is ideally nestled against the majestic McDowell accommodations in the heart of in a charming lower Nob Hill Mountains, this remarkable 27 downtown San Francisco. pocket of San Francisco, just acre resort is within 6 miles of Ideally located in the slightly off the beaten path Old Town and 19 miles from neighbourhood that has of bustling Union Square. Phoenix Airport. Facilities become a Mecca for high-end Surrounded by shops and include championship golf, a shopping and art galleries. It is cafes, the hotel is a modern, 2.5 acre Water Park and Spa. just steps away from Chinatown, sophisticated and multi- North Beach and Union Square. sensory escape from the city.
14 California & the South West Beverly Garland Holiday Yosemite View Lodge Best Western Pepper Tree Inn - Los Angeles, CA Yosemite NP, CA Inn - Santa Barbara, CA 255 Rooms/Superior 335 Rooms/Standard 150 Rooms/Standard Within minutes of Universal This popular two story inn Nestled on five acres of tropical Studios, CityWalk, Hollywood with Mountain and River gardens, this luxurious Spanish Bowl, Dodger Stadium, Disney View rooms is situated on the inspired hotel has ornate tiles, and Warner Brothers Studios, Merced River, 2.5 miles from lush gardens and pathways Beverly Hills and countless other the west entrance to Yosemite. lined with palms and cascading world-famous attractions in This is a great location for bougainvillea. With easy access Los Angeles, make The Beverly touring Bridal Veil Falls, El to 101, it is minutes from Santa Garland the most accessible of Capitan, Lower and Upper Barbara’s award-winning all the North Hollywood hotels. Yosemite Falls. wineries and glorious beaches.
Bellagio Platinum Resort & Spa Bryce Canyon Lodge Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Bryce Canyon, UT 3933 Rooms/Superior 255 Rooms/Superior 114 Rooms/Superior This opulent resort is located in This non-gaming and non- Located inside the Park and a the heart of the Strip, offering smoking all-suite Vegas hotel National Historic Landmark, The modern comforts and refinement. presents a relaxing atmosphere Lodge at Bryce Canyon offers a It features magnificent fountains with views of the mountains, rustic 1920s elegance - down to which dance high into the sky and the strip 1.5 blocks away. replicas of the lodge’s original to a musical accompaniment. A convenient location where hickory furniture. Choose from Elegant rooms are decorated luxury and sophisticated style motel style rooms in separate with plush fabrics, rich hues and merge beautifully just off the buildings and cozy historic European-style furnishings. Strip. lodge pole-pine cabins.
Best Western Zion Park Inn Best Western PLUS Hotel Albuquerque Old Zion, UT Canyonlands - Moab, UT Town - Albuquerque, NM 120 Rooms/Standard 80 Rooms/Superior 188 Rooms/Superior Conveniently located in Located in downtown Moab In the heart of Old Town Springdale near the entrance The Canyonlands Inn is within Albuquerque, this hotel offers a to Zion National Park. The walking distance of restaurants unique location in the midst of Best Western Zion Park Inn and shops and a short drive historic charms yet just off I-40. offers spaciously appointed to mountain biking, hiking and The ultimate blend of historic rooms and suites, an outdoor rafting. Ideally located for Arches distinction, luxury amenities and heated pool and a popular and Canyonlands National Parks, a convenient location, with easy on site restaurant called The Dead Horse Point and Slick Rock access to downtown attractions, Switchback Grille. mountain biking trail. restaurants and shopping.
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Encompassing over 700 miles of the North Western Pacific
Coastline, the states of Washington and Oregon are a Seattle destination within themselves. WASHINGTON
Cooler than California to the south, but no less spectacular, these Portland two diverse states are split by the great north– south spine of the Cascade Mountains, where regular rainfall and a moist climate OREGON create a verdant landscape. Crater Lake NP The Pacific region’s two capitals are strikingly different. Seattle is a modern commercial and cultural city, as well as being known for its high-tech and aerospace industries. Meantime smaller and charming Portland holds more historic appeal for its old-time terracotta architecture, with ten stately bridges crossing the scenic essential info Willamette River and a nationally regarded culture of cycling.
Beyond the region’s bigger cities, lie diverse and interesting towns such Local Time: as Bend in Central Oregon. With a backdrop of the Cascades, Bend Pacific Standard time (PST) makes a great base for exploring the surrounding mountains and the – 8 hours behind GMT beautiful Columbia River Gorge.
Add to this exciting mix several pristine & diverse National Parks, International Gateways: vineyards, delightful coastal towns, hundreds of state parks, Direct - Seattle lighthouses and lookouts and any trip to the Pacific North West will be (Washington State) a delightful journey. Indirect - Portland (Oregon)
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Washington - the State Oregon - the Beaver State
Pike Place Market: Seattle’s lively urban Portland: Laid back & friendly Portland is a market holds an array of fine restaurants, seafood delight to visit with shops, restaurants and and produce vendors, and street entertainers. galleries galore. The San Juan Islands: Perched in the upper Crater Lake: Cradled in what’s left of a corner of America, these three lovely islands hollowed-out volcano, this sheer blue lake is a make for a great summertime trip by ferry. stunning must see destination. Columbia River Gorge: One of the USA’s Hells Canyon: Deeper than the Grand Canyon, best natural attractions, home to waterfalls, this remote gorge boasts excellent white-water historic highways, and a huge, U-shaped gorge rafting on the Snake River. carved from colossal Ice Age floods. Bend: Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades, Mount St Helens: Still a haunting sight nearly Bend offers endless outdoor recreational three decades after it blew its top, the most opportunities and is a great base to explore this renowned volcano in North America. lovely region.
For more information visit www.experienceWA.com For more information visit www.traveloregon.com and www.visitseattle.org or call 020 7978 5233 or call 01326 250213
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DAYS: From the rugged Pacific Coast to volcanic peaks, few states can boast 840 15 a landscape as beautiful and varied. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Portland Days 4 to 6 - Bend Situated at the confluence of the 143 mi. Follow the West Willamette and Columbia rivers, Cascades Scenic Byway to Bend. friendly Portland is a charming Originally called Farewell Bend as mix of old and new architectural it is located where pioneer roads Highlights: From Coos Bay to styles. Tree-lined streets and converge, the recently revived Florence, drive through the cycle paths make it a joy for city of Bend is the perfect place Oregon Dunes National Recreation visitors to explore its unique to explore this region. Area, the largest expanse of blend of galleries, markets, coastal sand dunes in the USA. coffee shops and more. Highlights: Drive out to the Newberry National Volcanic Day 11 - Newport Highlights: Washington Park, Monument to see the Lava Cave 50 mi. En route to Newport, home of the Rose Test Gardens, and Lava Forest. stop in Depoe Bay where you the Japanese Gardens and the can also do a Whale Watch exciting World Forestry Centre. Days 7 & 8 - Crater Lake Cruise. Newport’s bustling 91 mi. Created by the waterfront is full of restaurants, Day 3 - Hood River eruption and collapse of Mt 62 mi. Experience one of shops, galleries, charter Mazama, vivid blue Crater Lake Oregon’s’ amazing scenic byways, fishing boats and canneries. is the remaining six mile wide The 70 mile narrow winding Also home to historic Yaquina caldera. The colour & purity of Historic Columbia River Highway. Bay Lighthouse and Oregon the Lake’s water is attributed Heading into a mossy rain forest, Undersea Gardens. to the fact that only rain and a series of graceful figure-eight snowfall contribute to the water. Highlights: En route visit loops gently drops you 600 feet. Tilamook Cheese Factory for a Highlight: The 33-mile loop Highlights: Cascade Locks, a taste of some of the country’s winds around the rim of the lake, 1920’s toll bridge marks the site finest cheese. offering many viewpoints and of the Native-Americans’ Bridge side roads. Days 12 & 13 - Astoria of the Gods. Beautiful 620ft 134 mi. Hugging the Multnomah Falls. Days 9 & 10 - Florence Columbia River, the charming town 163 mi. Join the 350 mile of Astoria is the oldest American Pacific Coast Scenic Byway settlement west of the Rockies that traces the entire Oregon and the last stop at the western coastline. Pounding surf, endless end of the Lewis & Clark Trail. beaches and mature forests all provide many recreational Highlights: The magnificent activities along the way. Victorian homes built on the cliffs overlooking the town. Old Town Florence has been beautifully restored in Day 14 - Portland colourful themes reminiscent 98 mi. Arrive back into of the Victorian era. Numerous Portland with time to explore restaurants, art galleries, some more of the city or clothing and specialty shops are surrounding area before you mixed among Gazebo Park and depart early tomorrow. the new Boardwalk overlooking Day 15 - Home the fishing docks.
18 The Pacific Northwest Gourmet Washington State
DAYS: With more than 200 wineries and endless gourmet dining experiences, don’t just 1031 15 visit lovely Washington State - taste it! miles
Days 1 to 3 - Seattle Days 5 & 6 - Yakima Head out to explore the city this 83 mi. Continue to Yakima evening where you can dine in where you can ride the historic one of Seattle’s many restaurants. Yakima Valley Trolleys from the Days 10 & 11 - Long Beach Spend the next couple of days original Powerhouse and Car Barn, 178 mi. Drive to Long Beach, a exploring this great city. Walk over the Naches River and through 28 mile long spit of land anchoring along the waterfront and visit apple orchards to Selah. Stop at the southwestern most corner Seattle Aquarium and the Prosser’s wine and food park - the of Washington and is bordered Seattle Art Museum. hub of the region’s numerous by the Pacific Ocean, Columbia wineries and tasting rooms. River and pristine Willapa Bay. Gourmet Highlights: Enjoy See fishermen arrive early in the breakfast in Lowell’s in Pike Gourmet Highlights: Visit morning with their catch at this Place, before you wander Pasco Farmer’s Market, the picturesque fishing village. through the famous market and largest open air fresh produce watch the fishmongers toss the market in the state. For Gourmet Highlights: Fresh catch of the day at Pike Place wine lovers Red Mountain is roasted coffee at Long Beach Fish Market. Stop at Beecher’s Washington’s smallest premium Coffee Roasters, Anna Lena’s for Handmade Cheese, the original wine-growing region. world-class cranberry fudge. Tour Starbucks store. the Jumpin’ Good Goat Dairy in Day 7 - Walla Walla Ocean Park. Day 4 - Quincy 132 mi. Head to historic 159 mi. Today head east to Walla Walla. On the way visit Days 12 & 13 - Salish Lodge and Snoqualmie Lowden, where you can taste Lake Quinault Falls, where you can enjoy what the wine world is talking 115 mi. Continue north up the spectacular views with a 2-acre about at the Big 3 of Walla coast to Lake Quinault Lodge. park, hiking trail, observation desk Walla. L’Ecole No. 41, Woodward Opposite the lodge is a trail in and famous 270-foot waterfall. Canyon and Three Rivers Winery part of the rainforest, then 30 are all located just outside of minutes north is Kalaloch where a Gourmet Highlights: Outside Walla Walla in Lowden. walk is definitely recommended. Cle Elum stop at Thorp Fruit Stand where you can shop or Gourmet Highlights: The various Gourmet Highlight: A lake picnic. sample fresh, organic fruit and wineries including Foreron Day 14 - Seattle vegetables in this historic barn Cellars, Seven Hills and Spring 153 mi. Continuing north turned market. Valley Vineyard. head to the Hoh Rain Forest, a Days 8 & 9 - Skamania UNESCO World Heritage site, 211 mi. Leave Walla Walla where you can follow one of three and drive west to Stevenson different trails. Also visit Ruby and Skamania taking the scenic Beach, one of the most beautiful route along the Columbia River beaches on the west coast, and passing through small towns and Port Angeles, before heading communities. back to Seattle this evening.
Gourmet Highlights: Along the Gourmet Highlight: Dine at the way you might want to visit revolving restaurant Sky City at Maryhill Winery and Museum. the top of the Space Needle. Day 15 - Home
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DAYS: Follow the Pacific from Seattle to San Francisco and experience one of the 1326 15 country’s most peaceful and beautiful routes. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Seattle Day 7 - Newport Located on the shores of Puget 117 mi. Newport’s bustling Sound and Lake Washington, waterfront is full of restaurants, a lot of Seattle’s charm comes shops, galleries, charter from its stunning location and fishing boats and canneries. friendly people. Also home to historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and Oregon Highlights: Ride to the top of the Undersea Gardens. Day 11 - Crescent City famous Space Needle and have 183 mi. Home of the must- breakfast with the locals at Pike Highlights: En route stop and see Redwood National Park, and Place Market. visit Tilamook Cheese Factory it’s magnificent Giant Redwood Day 3 - Mt Ranier for a taste of some of the trees. The northern, wet climate National Park country’s finest Cheese. nurtures these great trees in 87mi. Head east towards Day 8 - Coos Bay ridge top, streamside, and Mt Rainier. Ascending to 14,410 98 mi. Continue driving coastal environments. feet above sea level, this is the 350 mile Scenic Byway that Highlights: Walk the “Trees of Washington’s tallest and best- traces the entire Oregon coastline. Mystery” and “Trail of Tall Tales” known peak and National Park. Pounding surf, lighthouses, through the forest to appreciate endless beaches and mature Highlights: 13-mile drive through the grandeur and natural beauty forests will be your company all evergreen forests from Longmire of the Redwoods. the way to Coos Bay. to Paradise where you can enjoy Day 12 - Mendocino 360-degree views of the park. Highlights: Visit the Sea Lion 224 mi. Coastal California’s Days 4 & 5 - Olympic Caves just north of Florence only designated Historic where you can observe over Landmark, quaint Mendocino is National Park 200 sea lions in an enormous 157 mi. Protecting 73 miles also known for its spectacular underground sea grotto. of wild Pacific Coast Olympic NP rugged coastline. It’s dramatic is a land of beauty and variety. A Days 9 & 10 - ocean bluffs are known as the day’s exploration here can take Crater Lake National Park Mendocino Headlands. you from breathtaking mountains 171 mi. Journey through Highlights: Russian Gulch State to sandy beaches and tidepools. Central Oregon, with the Forest, just north of Mendocino, majestic Cascade Mountains Highlight: Nestled in the valleys features a heavily forested providing a constant backdrop. are some of the country’s largest headland with a 36-foot high remnants of ancient forests. Created by the eruption and waterfall. collapse of Mt Mazama, Crater Days 13 & 14 - Day 6 - Seaside Lake is the remaining six mile 135 mi. Continue South into San Francisco wide caldera. The vivid colour Oregon and the Pacific Coast. 154 mi. The world-famous & purity of the Lake’s water is With spectacular ocean views, Golden Gate Bridge welcomes you attributed to the fact that only miles of beaches and a unique to friendly San Francisco, where rain and snowfall contribute to it. natural setting, Seaside has you will spend the next 2 nights. long been the Northwest’s most Highlight: The 33-mile loop Highlights: Pier 39, Alcatraz, Union popular ocean resort. winds around the rim of the lake, Square shopping & Muir Woods. offering many viewpoints. Highlights: The 1.5-mile long Day 15 - Home ocean front Promenade.
20 The Pacific Northwest Recommended hotels... This is just a small selection of some of our hotels. Please contact us for more details of our full range of accommodation options.
The Mayflower Park Nisqually Lodge - Ashord / Lake Quinault Lodge Seattle, WA Mount Rainier NP, WA Lake Quinault, WA 171 Rooms/Superior 24 Rooms/Standard 92 Rooms/Superior Ideally located steps away Nisqually Lodge is located on Sitting on Quinault Lake, a mile from Seattle’s most exciting State Road 706 in Ashford, WA, from the world’s largest Sitka attractions, including the near the entrance to Mt. Rainier Spruce, and 150 miles from famous Pike Place Market, National Park. Conveniently Seattle. This location is also Seattle Waterfront, and close to the Sunrise, Paradise, only 12 miles from Olympic Space Needle. A full array of and Longmire facilities - three National Park and 30 miles museums, theaters, shops of the most popular attractions from the ocean. and restaurants are at your in the area. doorstep.
Hotel Benson Crater Lake Lodge Red Lion North Portland, OR Crater Lake NP, OR Bend, OR 287 rooms/Superior 71 Rooms/Superior 75 Rooms/ Standard Centrally situated in downtown This Historic Lodge located The modern Red Lion Hotel is Portland. Since 1913, the stately on the rim of the caldera centrally located in the heart of Benson Hotel has housed was oiginally opened in 1915, Bend. Nearby, you will find 28 A-list celebrities and US then extensively renovated in golf courses, the High Desert Presidents alike. Guests are 1995. It offers an atmosphere Museum, and the historic drawn to the old-school reminiscent of the 1920s, with downtown area. opulence, including crystal a dining room overlooking chandeliers and marble stairs. the lake that serves the finest regional cuisine.
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Stretching over a thousand miles from the Canadian border to New Mexico, nowhere else in North America gives you the opportunity to have a Western adventure quite like the Rockies. With so much geological grandeur, wildlife and natural beauty to experience, one visit to ‘The Real America’ simply won’t be enough and we guarantee you will want to return time and time again.
From the eastern plains to the western mountains, Montana’s never ending sky sets a stage of dramatic proportions. Jagged peaks, and awe inspiring mountains form a breath-taking landscape, making a perfect setting for lovers of the great outdoors and nature alike.
The heart of the old west still beats in Wyoming – a place where all your cowboy dreams come true! Home to America’s first National Park – Yellowstone, best known for it’s geysers and geo thermal features. Also home to the equally captivating Grand Teton National Park.
With snowcapped mountains, dense forests, pristine lakes and miles of hiking trails, Idaho is renowned for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreation in a beautiful and natural setting. Along with the native Nez Perce Indians, Lewis & Clark country and the route of the Oregon Trail, there’s no shortage of history either.
South Dakota is home to the desolate but beautiful Badlands and the majestic Black Hills, where pine forests grown among mountain peaks fill the southwestern corner of the state. Visit the famous giant presidential faces at Mount Rushmore National Memorial and learn the story behind Crazy Horse Memorial.
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Glacier National Park
MONTANA NORTH DAKOTA Local Time: Helena Mountain Standard time (MST) - 7 hours behind GMT
Yellowstone Cody SOUTH DAKOTA National Park International Gateways: Boise Rapid City Jackson Hole Sioux Falls Direct - Denver (Colorado) IDAHO WYOMING Indirect - Jackson Hole (Wyoming); Rapid City (South Dakota)
Rocky Mountain NP Denver
COLORADO
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Wyoming - The Cowboy State
Yellowstone: Established Grand Teton National Park: in 1872, America’s oldest and Flanked by The Teton Range, and favourite National Park is home the Snake River this beautiful to the majority of the World’s Park has over 200 miles of geysers as well as grizzly bears, trails and is a scene of alpine wolves, herds of bison and elk. meadows and pristine lakes. Jackson Hole: Modern Cody: Home to The Buffalo Bill mountain resort meets the Historical Centre and America’s Wild West! This is real cowboy biggest Nite Rodeo. territory, and Jackson strives to maintain its Wild West flavour, with traditional-style wooden buildings and sidewalks.
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Montana - The Big Sky State
Glacier National Park: Virgina City & Nevada Madison Canyon River Drive the stunning Going to the City: Step back into the Earthquake Area: Learn Sun Highway, where the hairpin 1880’s when you visit these two about the tragic 1959 bends along this 50 mile stretch authentically restored intriguing earthquake in the Madison offer staggering views. gold rush towns. Canyon River Area, near West The Missouri Headwaters Yellowstone. This massive State Park: The confluence landslide of 80 million tonnes of the Jefferson, Gallatin and of rock stopped the flow of the Madison Rivers (which combine Madison River in the Madison to form the Missouri), were River Canyon Gorge, and named here by Lewis and created Quake Lake. Clark in 1805.
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24 The American Rockies South Dakota - The Mount Rushmore State
Crazy Horse Memorial: Started in 1948 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski as a tribute to the Native Americans, the story of Crazy Horse Memorial is one you will never forget. The Badlands National Park: See the sun rise over a striking landscape punctuated by canyons, buttes and geological spires. Jewel Cave National The Needles Scenic Monument: With more than Highway: As part of the Peter 146 miles of passages adorned Norbeck Scenic Byway, the with nailhead and dogtooth Needles Highway stretches 14 spar crystals, Jewel Cave is miles through granite structures home to the second largest cave and pine covered mountains. in the world.
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Idaho - The Gem State
Craters of the Moon National Monument: Covering 83-square miles, Craters of the Moon National Monument is a surreal cornucopia of lava cones, craters and caves all created by mother nature over 2,000 years ago. The Sawtooth Mountains: Of all Idaho’s 81 mountain ranges, the Sawtooth summits make for the most awe-inspiring scenic drive. Boise: Idaho’s Cosmopolitan Take a thrilling State Capital blends culture Hells Canyon: jet boat ride down the Snake and amenities with a small town River through the deepest River friendliness and charm. Gorge in North America.
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DAYS: Get off the beaten track and explore the real American West 1643 15 and some of it’s Last Best Places. miles
Day 1 - Denver Day 6 - Buffalo On arrival into the ‘Mile High’ 212 mi. Next stop is friendly City of Denver, collect your Buffalo. Nestled in the foothills hire car before heading to of the Bighorn Mountains and Days 11 & 12 - Jackson your conveniently located sister range to the Rockies, 98 mi. Follow the John D. Downtown hotel. Buffalo is surrounded by the Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Bighorn National Forest. Highlights: Denver Art Museum, from Yellowstone into Grand Cherry Creek Shopping Mall, Highlights: Drive the Cloud Teton National Park, enjoying the LoDo Restaurants. Peak Skyway National Scenic scenery as you go. Despite being Byway for the best view of the a modern Mountain Resort, this Day 2 - Cheyenne forest, Mountains and Cloud is still real cowboy territory. 103 mi. Founded on Peak Wilderness. Independence Day in 1867, Highlights: The scenic drives and Historic Cheyenne grew fast with Day 7 - Billings one of the many Wildlife tours eastern culture directly available 178 mi. En route today, be available from Jackson. via the railroad. sure to stop at The Little Bighorn Day 13 - Rock Springs National Monument which tells Highlights: The 90 minute 179 mi. The scenery remains one of the most interesting Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley stunning for much of your drive stories in American history Tour allows you to get off at the today, as you travel through the – Custer’s Last Stand. Just various points of interest. Bridger-Teton National Forest to southeast of Billings, Pictograph Pinedale where you can stop at Days 3 to 5 - Rapid City Cave State Park was home The Museum of the Mountain Man. 289 mi. Rapid City makes to generations of prehistoric a perfect base to explore the hunters 4500 years ago. Highlights: Firehole Canyon, just surrounding Black Hills. Visit south of Rock Springs, offers the Highlight: If time permits visit Mount Rushmore and Crazy spectacular sight of chimneys and the Pryor Mountain Horse Range, Horse Memorial and tour the 14 pinnacles reflecting on the river. an hour outside Billings. mile scenic Needles Highway. Day 14 - Laramie Spend an afternoon in Custer Days 8 to 10 - Yellowstone 207 mi. In Laramie tour State Park, where you can have a 177 mi. America’s oldest the 1892 Victorian Queen-Anne rest from the wheel and let one National Park boasts an style family mansion, which is of the Rangers take you on a incredible array of natural considered to be one of the finest Buffalo safari. phenomenon. Enjoy the many historic homes in the region. trails that take your past Highlights: Sunrise over the colourful hot springs, bubbling Highlights: Outside town head Badlands National Park. mud pools and over 300 geysers to the top of Vedauwoo; the such as Old Faithful. fantastic rock formations and views from this 8,000 foot Highlights: Look out for some “rocky oasis” are stunning. of the wildlife including bears and elk. The Grand Canyon of Day 15 - Denver & Home the Yellowstone River – 20 miles 149 mi. Enjoy a last day in long and up to 1200 feet deep! Denver or nearby Boulder before you head back to the airport to catch your overnight flight home.
26 The American Rockies Best of the West National Parks
DAYS: Enjoy awe inspiring national parks, majestic mountains and pristine landscapes in 2289 18 the most unspoilt part of America. miles
Day 1 - Denver Days 8 & 9 - On arrival into the ‘Mile High’ Glacier National Park City of Denver, collect your 306 mi. A landscape of hire car before heading to your rugged mountains, spectacular convenient Downtown hotel. lakes, forests and alpine meadows await you in 1500 miles Highlights: Denver Art Museum, of scenic wilderness and solitude. Cherry Creek Shopping Mall, LoDo Restaurants. Highlights: Enjoy one of America’s most spectacular drives - the Days 2 to 4 - Going-to-the-Sun Highway. Rapid City Area Days 15 & 16 - Jackson 389 mi. Rapid City is a Day 10 - Missoula 98 mi. Follow the John D. perfect base to explore the 139 mi. Dubbed the Garden Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway surrounding Black Hills. Visit City for its mild winters relative from Yellowstone into Grand Mount Rushmore and Crazy to the rest of Montana, the Teton National Park, enjoying the Horse Memorial and tour the 14 friendly college town of Missoula scenery as you go. Despite being mile scenic Needles Highway. is as renowned for its arts and a modern Mountain Resort, this Spend an afternoon in Custer culture as it’s natural beauty. is real cowboy territory. State Park, where you can have a Highlights: Rattlesnake National The scenic drives and rest from the wheel and let one Highlights: Recreation Area and Wilderness. one of the many Wildlife tours of the Rangers take you on a available from Jackson. Buffalo safari. Day 11 - Salmon 139 mi. Travel to Salmon Highlights: Sunrise over the Day 17 - Rawlins on the beautiful and historic In 1867, while Badlands National Park. 284 mi. Bitterroot Valley Scenic Drive in command of the troops Day 5 - Buffalo flanked by the Bitterroot and protecting the crew surveying 212 mi. Next stop is Sapphire Mountains. The Salmon the route of the first trans- friendly cowboy town Buffalo, River remains one of the few continental railroad, General nestled in the foothills of the undammed waterways in John A. Rawlins (chief of staff Bighorn Mountains. America as it roars through the of the U.S. Army) expressed a River of No Return Wilderness. wish for a drink of good, cold Highlights: Drive the Cloud Peak water. Upon discovery of a Skyway National Scenic Byway Highlight: An exciting float trip. spring, he declared it was the for the best views of the area. Days 12 to 14 - Yellowstone most refreshing drink he had Days 6 & 7 - Bozeman 171 mi. America’s oldest ever tasted and exclaimed, “If 308 mi. Located in Big Sky National Park boasts an incredible anything is ever named after me, Country, Bozeman is surrounded array of natural phenomenon. I hope it will be a spring of water. by majestic peaks and steep Enjoy the many trails that take Highlight: Tour The Wyoming canyons. The Museum of the your past colourful hot springs, Frontier Prison. Rockies houses one of the world’s bubbling mud pools and over largest collections of dinosaurs. 300 geysers such as Old Faithful. Day 18 - Denver & Home 243 mi. Continue back Highlights: Visit the nearby Highlights: The Grand Canyon of to Denver ready to fly home intriguing mining ghost towns the Yellowstone River – 20 miles this evening. Virginia City and Nevada City. long and upto 1200 feet deep!
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DAYS: Discover the rich heritage of the West, and a landscape in all its glory just as 1868 22 it appeared to early settlers. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Denver Days 8 & 9 - Cody On arrival into Denver, collect 148 mi. Another true western your hire car before heading to town, founded by Buffalo Bill your Downtown hotel. Cody in 1896. Cody became the home place for Buffalo Bill’s Wild Highlights: Denver Art Museum West Show, which toured the and Cherry Creek Shopping Mall. Days 15 & 16 - country for over 30 years. Salt Lake City Day 3 - Lusk Highlights: 60 yr old Cody Nite 273 mi. Set between the 248 mi. Head north into Rodeo is the longest running Wasatch Mountains and the Wyoming towards the small rodeo in the USA (June 1 to Great Salt Lake, this pleasant town of Lusk, before continuing August 31 only). city is best known as the to The Black Hills tomorrow. Days 10 to 12 - Yellowstone headquarters of the Church of Highlights: Stop en route and Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 126 mi. America’s oldest explore Fort Laramie where National Park boasts an Highlights: Temple Square. Indians, trappers, gold seekers incredible array of natural and cowboys all left their phenomenon. Enjoy the many Days 17 to 19 - Moab mark on this “grand old post,” 234 mi. Lying near the trails that take you past colourful established as a private fur Colorado river in a green valley hot springs, bubbling mud pools trading fort in 1834. enclosed by high sandstone and over 300 geysers such as cliffs, Moab makes an ideal Old Faithful. Days 4 to 6 - Rapid City base for exploring Arches and 149mi. Rapid City makes Highlights: The Grand Canyon of Canyonland National Parks. a perfect base to explore the the Yellowstone River – 20 miles surrounding Black Hills. Visit Highlights: Marvel at rock art long and up to 1200 feet deep. Mount Rushmore and Crazy and dwellings of the Anasazi Horse Memorial. Tour the 14 mile Days 13 & 14 - Jackson Indians who once lived and scenic Needles Highway and 91 mi. Follow the John D. farmed in the bottom of the Custer State Park. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway canyons around Moab. from Yellowstone into Grand Highlights: Sunrise over the Teton National Park, enjoying the Days 20 & 21 - Badlands National Park. scenery as you go. Despite being Grand Junction 113 mi. On your way to Grand a modern mountain resort, this is Day 7 - Sheridan Junction, experience the second 243 mi. In Sheridan the Old still real cowboy territory. loop of the San Juan Skyway, West meets the modern era in Highlights: The scenic drives and before passing the spectacular a town that offers world-class one of the many Wildlife tours Black Canyon of the Gunnison culture along with authentic available from Jackson. National Park. Western charm. Highlights: Scenic Rim Rock Highlights: Sheridan’s Main Drive is one of the grandest scenic Street lined with historic drives in the America West. buildings, including the Landmark Historic Sheridan Day 22 - Denver Inn, where Buffalo Bill Cody 243 mi. Continue auditioned acts for his famous back to Denver in time to fly Wild West Show. home tonight.
28 The American Rockies Desert to The Mountains Highlights
DAYS: Journey through the desert scenery of Red Rock Country, Arizona to Colorado 1011 15 - home to the Majestic Rocky Mountains miles
Days 1 & 2 - Phoenix Days 6 to 8 - Moab Arriving into the Phoenix you 150 mi. Lying near the will instantly be captivated by Colorado river in a green valley the Valley of the Sun, offering enclosed by high sandstone year round sunshine, heritage, cliffs, Moab makes an ideal entertainment and recreation. base for exploring Arches and Canyonland National Parks. Highlights: Luxurious hotels and fabulous shopping in Highlights: Marvel at rock art and Day 12 - Glenwood Springs unique Scottsdale. dwellings of the Anasazi Indians 86 mi. Nestled in a beautiful who once lived and farmed in mountainous valley, Glenwood Days 3 & 4 - Flagstaff the bottom of the canyons. 146 mi. Spend time exploring Springs sits on the western slope Sedona and it’s great shops Days 9 & 10 - Gateway of Colorado as a hub to Aspen, and restaurants surrounded by 126 mi. Continuing from Vail and Grand Junction. Set at spectacular red rocks. Visit Red Moab, your next stop will be the the confluence of The Roaring Rock State Park - fabulous for unique Gateway Canyons Resort. Fork and Colorado Rivers. hiking or just relaxing. This luxury resort is home to Highlights: The world’s largest Between Sedona and Flagstaff, the famous Gateway Colorado hot springs swimming pool. the drive through Oak Creek Automobile Museum, one of the Days 13 & 14 - Estes Park Canyon, a steep, narrow and very finest collections of American 197 mi. Continue north east colourful gorge, is breathtaking. automobiles in existence today. towards the Valley of Estes Park Highlights: The Grand Canyon, Highlights: The Museum’s own and Rocky Mountain National Walnut Creek and Wupatki $3.24 million dollar version Park. Here, 415 square miles National Monuments. of the “Mona Lisa” – the 1954 encompasses a spectacular Oldsmobile F-88 Concept Car. mountain environment with Day 5 - Monument Valley over 300 miles of hiking trails, 176 mi. Eerie sandstone Day 11 - Grand Junction wildflowers and an abundance monoliths set against a flat, 53 mi. On your way to Grand of wildlife. often desolate landscape formed Junction, experience the second the backdrop of many a John loop of the San Juan Skyway, Highlights: Trail Ridge Road – Wayne film. before passing the unique and which crests over 12,000 feet spectacular Black Canyon of the including many overlooks to Highlights: Visit Goulding’s Gunnison National Park. experience the subalpine and Museum for a look at the history of alpine worlds. movie-making in Monument Valley. See the awe inspiring Colorado National Monument rising more Day 15 - Denver/Home than 2,000 feet above the Grand 77 mi. A last morning in Valley of the Colorado River. Estes Park, before you drive back Outside the charming downtown to Denver Airport to catch your area, in The Grand Valley region, overnight flight home. vineyards produce some of Colorado’s award winning wines.
Highlights: Grand Scenic Rim Rock Drive.
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Denver: Colorado’s ‘Mile High City’ of Denver is the centre of a very sophisticated state, as well as being one of the most educated, prosperous and ecologically minded places in the world. Downtown, the 16th Street Mall connects the Capitol Building with LoDo (Lower Downtown) the cultural district that a century ago was home to Bat Masterson, Calamity Jane and other frontier icons. The Colorado State History Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Denver Visitor Mesa Verde National Park: Climb between Center, and the Molly Brown House, home of the 13th Century Cliff dwellings and mesa top villages “unsinkable” local heroine, are all nearby. Try one of built between AD450 and 1300. the interesting restaurants in LoDo for dinner. Cherry Creek has the best shopping and dining. Durango: Ride the Durango to Silverton Steam Quaint Old South Pearl Street has a Farmer’s Rail road through stunning scenery as is it Market every Sunday. corkscrews through spectacular mountains to the mining town of Silverton. The Santa Fe Arts District has Denver’s largest collection of art galleries. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison: Colorado’s smallest National Park is no less awe inspiring. Exposing you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America.
Rocky Mountain National Park: The Valley of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompasses a spectacular mountain environment with over 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers and an abundance of wildlife.
Colorado National Monument: Situated just outside Grand Junction, with no less than 11 canyons, 20,000 acres of arched windows, rock spires and natural monoliths - all thrown by the hands of wind and rain over millions of years.
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30 The American Rockies Rocky Mountain Splendours
DAYS: Some of the most dramatic scenery in the Rockies is in Colorado, where you can drive amazing 1042 15 routes that are truly the roads less travelled. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Day 8 - Mesa Verde NP Denver, Colorado 36 mi. Prepare to be On arrival into the ‘Mile High’ City awestruck by Mesa Verde National of Denver, collect your hire car Park - an expansive area sheltered and head to your conveniently by massive rock cliffs, covered located Downtown hotel. with adobe brick dwellings dating back to around 550AD. Highlights: Denver Art Museum, Cherry Creek Shopping Mall, Highlights: Climb up and down LoDo Restaurants. ladders and through the tight Day 11 - Steamboat Springs spaces of Cliff Palace. 193 mi. Once a wilderness Days 3 & 4 - frontier, authentic western Colorado Springs Days 9 & 10 - town Steamboat is now a year- 68 mi. Located in the Grand Junction round destination for outdoor foothills of spectacular Pikes 204 mi. On your way to enthusiasts. The hot springs Peak, Colorado’s second largest Grand Junction, experience the have been the town’s greatest city is a haven for those who second loop of the San Juan attraction since its founding in love the great outdoors. Check Skyway, before passing the unique the mid-1880. out the incredible red sandstone and spectacular Black Canyon of formations at The Garden of the the Gunnison National Park. Highlights: The natural springs Gods and visit The US Air Force of rock-lined pools of Strawberry Approaching Grand Junction, and Olympic Training Academies. Park Hot Springs, just outside you’ll see the awe inspiring town on the edge of the Routt Highlights: Ascend the 14,110 feet Colorado National Monument National Forest. to the summit of the Peak along rising more than 2,000 feet a 19-mile highway, or by rail. above the Grand Valley of the Days 12 to 14 - Estes Park Colorado River. Outside the 139 mi. Continue towards Day 5 - Gunnison/ charming downtown area, in the Valley of Estes Park and the Crested Butte The Grand Valley region, several Rocky Mountain National Park, 166 mi. Gunnison & picture intimate and friendly vineyards encompassing a spectacular perfect Crested Butte along with produce some of Colorado’s mountain environment with numerous other towns offer a finest award winning wines. over 300 miles of hiking trails, slice of Colorado’s rich mining wildflowers and an abundance history and natural beauty. Highlights: Scenic Rim Rock Drive of wildlife. is one of the grandest scenic Highlights: The White River and drives in the American West. Highlights: Trail Ridge Road – Gunnison National Forests. which crests over 12,000 feet Days 6 & 7 - Durango including many overlooks. 171 mi. On your way to Day 15 - Denver/home Durango, experience the San Juan 64 mi. Enjoy a last day in Scenic Byway that offers breath Estes Park before you head taking views of the towering south through the town of 14,000-foot San Juan Mountains. Boulder back to Denver in time Highlights: Ride the Durango to to catch your direct overnight Silverton Railroad. flight home.
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Crowne Plaza Downtown The Alpine Trail Ridge Inn Far View Lodge Denver, CO Estes Park, CO Mesa Verde, CO 364 Rooms/Superior 48 Rooms/Standard 150 Rooms/Superior Ideally situated in the heart of The Alpine Trail Ridge Inn is a Located on a high mesa Downtown Denver, this popular firm favourite for convenient 15 miles inside Mesa Verde hotel is short walk from the and affordable Estes Park National Park, Far View offers shops and restaurants of 16th lodging. Owners Jay and Fran spectacular views from private Street Mall and not far from the welcome many repeat guests balconies. Experience award junction of Interstate-70. to this exceptionally clean, winning contemporary cuisine and comfortable roadside inspired by regional heritage motor inn. foods and flavorings at The Metate Room Restaurant.
The Brandin’ Iron Inn Many Glacier Hotel BW Premier Great Northern West Yellowstone, MT Glacier NP, MT Helena, MT 80 Rooms/Standard 214 Rooms/Superior 101 Rooms/Superior The Brandin’ Iron Inn is Situated along the shores of Located in the picturesque located in the heart of West Swift Current Lake in the Park. city of Helena, this delightful Yellowstone just two blocks This secluded five-story hotel hotel is located near downtown from the west entrance to offers rustic, yet comfortable and within walking distance Yellowstone National Park. accommodation resulting in a of the Great Northern Town An ideal alternative to more one-of-a kind, National Park Center boutiques, shops and expensive options in the park. lodging experience. Cinemark Theater.
32 The American Rockies Old Faithful Snow Lodge Mammoth Hot Springs Lake Lodge Cabins, Yellowstone NP, WY Hotel, Yellowstone NP, WY Yellowstone NP, WY 134 Rooms/Superior 212 Rooms/Standard 186 Rooms/Standard Located at the far end of the Located near the northern On Lake Yellowstone in the Bypass Road, not far from Old entrance, Mammoth Hot beautiful Lake Village Area, Faithful, this award-winning Springs Hotel offers simple this getaway is nestled in the property has a rustic and cabins and hotel rooms. A woods, with scenic nature contemporary appeal. The historic ‘no frills’ property with trails and a main lodge with hotel has a full-service dining a location second to none, with a lounge offering great views room and a renowned “Geyser Elk and buffalo often spotted of the surrounding mountains Grill” among its facilities. from the cabins. and lake. The spacious Western cabins are very comfortable.
Best Western the Lodge The Occidental Hotel Comfort Suites Jackson, WY & Saloon - Buffalo, WY Rapid City, SD 154 Rooms/Superior 15 Rooms/Superior 92 Rooms/Standard Timbered pines and hand Step back into the Old West A conveniently located all-suite carved bears add to at this historic Wyoming hotel. hotel just minutes away from the charming and cozy Beautifully restored to its downtown Rapid City. atmosphere of this resort original grandeur, the rooms Guest rooms include flat-screen property. Located just one mile are all furnished with antiques televisions, microwaves and from the historic Town Square, and decorated in elegant refrigerators. Rapid is a perfect the local town shuttle makes period style combining base to explore the surrounding regular stops at the hotel. historic authenticity with Black Hills, Mount Rushmore modern amenities. and Badlands National Park.
Creekside Lodge Red Lion Boise Syringa Lodge Custer State Park, SD Downtowner - Boise, ID Salmon, ID 30 Rooms/Superior 182 Rooms/Standard 8 Rooms/Standard Featuring luxurious oversized Conveniently located off Located on a bluff overlooking rooms, Creekside Lodge I-184 in the core of downtown the town of Salmon and the is the newest addition to Boise, this comfortable hotel River, the recently renovated accommodation at the State is minutes away from the Syringa is built of large Game Lodge. Listed on the beautiful Boise River and a spruce logs on 19 acres of National Register of Historic short drive to the State Capitol an old homestead and has Places State, the Main Lodge and many other popular unobstructed panoramic views has a historic Dining Room attractions. of the surrounding mountains. serving local specialties.
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The Southern States of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee all offer a very warm welcome. Steeped in music and history with culture, fine architecture, delicious food and unforgettable scenery, this region truly has something for everyone.
With a colourful history, resulting in a rare and exotic mix of nations and cultures, Louisiana offers an unforgettable experience of rich history, music, historical architecture, and wonderful food born of French, Nashville African, Spanish and Arcadian origin. TENNESSEE Memphis
If you are looking for great music, great adventure and a great escape Birmingham Atlanta then Mississippi is for you! Travel the Blues Highway, US Highway 61 MISSISSIPPI from Memphis to Vicksburg and uncover a fascinating tour of the Jackson GEORGIA Savannah Mississippi Delta that spawned hundreds of music legends. ALABAMA
From the Mississippi River to the great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee LOUISIANA combines being the capital of American music and being a place to New Orleans discover the best of America’s riveting history and mouthwatering food. Gracelands and The Grand Ole Opry are just two familiar names that you will want to include on your itinerary.
Visit ‘Sweet Home’ Alabama and see where events such as America’s Civil War, and more recently The Rosa Park’s Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Selma to Montgomery March started, shaping Civil Rights history. The state is also home to beautiful mountain scenery, lovely gulf beaches and a thriving music scene.
Gateway to the South, Georgia offers everything from high class shopping, fine dining, entertainment and the arts in Atlanta, to unspoilt beaches and intriguing islands along the Atlantic Ocean. Visit colonial Savannah and Georgia’s historic South as well as some of the state’s beautiful mountains and rivers.
Choose from one of our featured itineraries or let us create something unique for you. essential info
Local Time: Central Standard time (CST) - 6 hours behind GMT or Eastern Standard time (EST) - 5 hours behind GMT (Georgia)
International Gateways: Direct - Atlanta (Georgia) Indirect - Nashville, Memphis (Tennessee)
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Alabama - Sweet Home Alabama
Mobile: Home of America’s first Mardi Gras and some of the Deep South’s most beautiful coastline. Muscle Shoals: Where Alabama’s music scene is alive and kicking! Tour the music studios where International Superstars like Aretha Franklin recorded in the 60’s. Huntsville: Visit Rocket City USA and The US Space and Rocket Center. Birmingham: Follow in the footsteps of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and see iconic Civil Rights sites and museums. For more information visit www.deep-south-usa.com/alabama www.alabama.travel or call 0208 339 6122
Georgia - The Peach State
The Golden Isles of Jekyll and St Simons Islands: On Georgia’s Atlantic Coast, Barrier Island beauty is combined with history and cultural attractions. Savvanah: If you can see only one city in the American Southeast, make it this one. Explore the beautiful historic district by foot, with its many cobblestone streets and shady squares. Stone Mountain State Park: 3200 acres of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, all within 15 minutes of Downtown Atlanta.
For more information visit www.georgiatourismusa.co.uk or call 01444 483767
36 The Deep South Louisiana - The Sportsman’s Paradise State
New Orleans: A must see on any Deep South Itinerary. No other city in America boasts such intrigue and romance. Baton Rouge: A lively city situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi Delta that’s proud of its Cajun and Creole heritage. Lake Charles: The Festival Capital of Louisiana.
For more information visit www.louisianatravel.com or call 0208 460 8473
Mississippi - Tennessee - The Magnolia State The Volunteer State
Natchez: Once the wealthiest city in America, Memphis: Home of the legendary Beale the many beautiful Antebellum Mansions offer Street, Graceland, Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and a fascinating insight into the elegance and Sun Studio where everybody from Elvis to grace of an era past. Johnny Cash recorded their hits. Clarksdale and Greenwood: Visit some of Nashville: Visit the massive Country Music the real Juke joints in the various small towns, Hall of Fame Museum and see a performance in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. at The Grand ‘Ole Opry. Tupelo: See the actual house in this tiny The Great Smoky Mountains: America’s town where Elvis Presley was born to fully most visited National Park with it’s magnificent understand his background, and subsequent 6000 foot ridges needs no introduction. contribution to music.
For more information visit For more information visit www.deep-south-usa.com/mississippi www.deep-south-usa.com/tennessee www.visitmississippi.org or call 01462 440787 www.tnvacation.com or call 01462 440787
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DAYS: From Jazz-filled streets, the Delta Blues, Rock & Roll and ‘Music City USA’ - 815 15 America’s South lives and breathes music. miles
Days 1 to 3 - Nashville Day 7 - Jackson Welcome to Nashville, ‘Music 154 mi. Leave the ‘Blues City USA’, home of country Highway’ and continue to music and some of America’s Jackson. With it’s antebellum Days 10 & 11 - Lafayette biggest recording companies. homes and international 134 mi. Lafayette, capital museum exhibits, Jackson is of the French-speaking Cajun Highlights: The Grand Ole Opry, more than just the state capital. South and home to Cajun and The Country Music Hall of Fame zydeco music. Get to know this and RCA’s Studio ‘B’ where Elvis After dark, head out and explore sleepy, Southern town where Presley recorded over 200 of his the many Blues Clubs on Farish music and dancing are part of best-loved hits. Street, where the likes of Sonny everyday life. Boy Williamson II and Robert Days 4 & 5 - Memphis Johnson were discovered. Highlights: Lafayette’s lively 212 mi. Continue South street festivals, impromptu to Memphis, the place where Highlights: The Mississippi Zydeco concerts, and food blues came of age and rock & Governor’s Mansion and the Old markets. roll was born. World famous Capitol Historical Museum. Beale Street was a key arena in Days 12 to 14 - which bluesmen from BB King to Day 8 - Vicksburg New Orleans 44 mi. From Jackson take the Howlin’ Wolf made their names. 135 mi. Drive across swampy I-20 West to the Mississippi River Louisiana on Highway 61 to Highlights: Tour Graceland town of Vicksburg which played a New Orleans. Drop off your hire and Sun Studios or visit the big part in the American Civil War car Downtown and take a taxi exceptional Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. when in 1862 it was besieged by to your hotel in New Orleans Day 6 - Clarksdale Northern troops for 47 days. Historic French Quarter. 77 mi. Probably America’s Find the past well preserved Spend the next few days getting most significant blues town. in Civil War battle scenes and to know the Big Easy and its Illustrious one-time Clarksdale charming antebellum mansions, many sights and sounds. Take a residents include John Lee in quaint tucked away stores and steamboat trip on the Mississippi Hooker, Muddy Waters and cozy antique shops. and sample some of the fabulous Ike Turner. Creole cuisine that New Orleans Highlights: Vicksburg National is world famous for. Highlights: Visit the outstanding Military Park. Delta Blues Museum and drive Day 9 - Natchez Highlights: Bourbon Street and out to Stovall Plantation where the French Quarter. 72 mi. Perched 200 feet Muddy Waters grew up. above the Mississippi River, Day 15 - Home Natchez is the oldest civilized Depart this morning or instead settlement on the river. Once the choose from one of our exciting richest town in the US, Natchez is ‘add ons’ such as spending still dripping in antebellum finery. a few days on the beach on Explore the many plantation Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. houses and enjoy some of the Alternatively, embark upon a best restaurants on this tour. 7 night Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans. Highlights: The beautiful Antebellum Mansions. Tour also available in reverse.
38 The Deep South Roots of Blues
DAYS: A Blues themed journey from the Big Easy, through the Mississippi Delta, 999 15 to the home of Blues, Chicago. miles
Days 1 to 3 - New Orleans Day 7 - Clarksdale On arrival take a cab to your hotel 58 mi. Probably America’s in New Orleans Historic French most significant blues town, Quarter. Spend the next few days illustrious one-time Clarksdale getting to know the Big Easy residents include John Lee Hooker, Day 12 - Chicago and its many sights and sounds. Muddy Waters and Ike Turner. 298 mi. (or 5hrs by train). Take a steamboat trip on the Continue your journey by car, Highlights: Visit the outstanding Mississippi and sample some of or alternatively take the Amtrak Delta Blues Museum and drive the fabulous Creole cuisine that train across the Midwest to out to Stovall Plantation where New Orleans is world famous for. Chicago, the place where blues Muddy Waters grew up. really came of age. On arrival Highlights: Bourbon Street and you’ll find yourself immersed in the French Quarter. Days 8 & 9 - Memphis 76 mi. Continue north to the largest city in the Midwest, Day 4 - Jackson Memphis, the place where blues alive with commerce, packed 186 mi. Collect your hire car came of age and rock & roll with great architecture, laden and continue to Jackson. With its was born. World famous Beale with the arts, and topped off antebellum homes to international Street was a key arena in which with the Magnificent Mile, museum exhibits, Jackson is more bluesmen from BB King to one of the world’s glitziest than just a state capital. Howlin’ Wolf made their names. shopping boulevards.
After dark, head out and explore Highlights: Tour Graceland Highlights: The great views of the many Blues Clubs on Farish and Sun Studios and visit the the city from the John Hancock Street, where the likes of Sonny exceptional Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Observatory with it’s sweeping Boy Williamson II and Robert views spanning the surrounding Johnson were discovered. Days 10 & 11 - St Louis four states. 284 mi. Drive north along Highlights: The Mississippi Highway 61 - the ‘Blues Highway’ Days 13 & 14 - Chicago Governor’s Mansion and the Old to St Louis, America’s great Check out the South Side’s Capitol Historical Museum. ‘Gateway City’. Spend the many blues landmarks like evening roaming the funky Muddy Waters’s house and the Days 5 & 6 - Greenwood Soulard district, home to one of Checkerboard Lounge. Don’t 98 mi. Today, head across the best blues scenes in the US. miss some of Chicago’s great the Delta to Greenwood, putting Look out for local legends Henry museums and galleries. you as deep in the Delta blues Townsend and Johnnie Johnson. as you can get. On the way you After dark choose between the might want to stop and find the Highlights: Ride to the top of the North Side with its world-famous graves of Charley Patton, Robert amazing 630-foot Gateway Arch, blues venues or head down to Johnson and others as well as which dominates the city’s skyline. Buddy Guy’s club. Then there’s other key blues landmarks. the South Side with clubs like Lee’s Unleaded where raw electric Highlights: Enjoy some good blues pounds night after night. Italian/Cajun cuisine at ‘Luscos’ Restaurant - once the haunt of Day 15 - Chicago/Home cotton barons who came here to Enjoy another day in Chicago drink moonshine. before you head to the airport to catch your flight home.
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DAYS: Short on time? Don’t want to drive far? You don’t need to miss any of these three 212 11 great cities on this 10 Night Itinerary. miles
Days 1 to 3 - Nashville BB King’s Blues Club is now Welcome to Nashville, ‘Music one of this famous Street’s City USA’, home of country best clubs. music and some of America’s Highlights: Tour Graceland and biggest recording companies. Sun Studios and the exceptional the fabulous Creole cuisine that Trawl the outstanding music Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. venues of Second and Broadway New Orleans is world famous and visit RCA’s Studio ‘B’ where Days 7 to 10 - New Orleans for. No other city in America can Elvis Presley recorded over 200 Fly. This morning you will need boast such intrigue or romance. of his best-loved hits. to drop off your hire car at the Highlights: Bourbon Street and Airport and take a short flight to the French Quarter. Highlights: The Grand Ole New Orleans. On arrival take a Opry and The Country Music taxi to your hotel in New Orleans Day 11 - Home Hall of Fame. Historic French Quarter. Spend Depart this morning or instead Days 4 to 6 - Memphis tonight experiencing the wide choose from one of our exciting 212 mil. Departing Nashville, range of restaurants and bars that ‘add ons’ such as spending your next stop will be Memphis, this exciting city has to offer. a few days on the beach on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. the place where blues came of Over the next few days get Alternatively, embark upon a age and rock & roll was born. to know the Big Easy and its 7 night Caribbean Cruise from Beale Street was a key arena in many sights and sounds. Take New Orleans. which bluesmen from BB King to a steamboat trip along the Howlin’ Wolf made their names. Mississippi and sample some of Tour also available in reverse.
40 The Deep South Grand Southern Adventure
DAYS: A wonderful meander through some of the best of America’s south for those 1978 22 not wishing to hurry the experience. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Day 9 & 10 - Nashville Atlanta, Georgia 294 mi. Welcome to The ‘Capital of the New South’ Nashville, ‘Music City USA’, the offers great shopping, cultural home of country music and attractions, fantastic bars and some of America’s biggest world class restaurants. recording companies. Day 17 & 18 - Gulf Shores 192 mi. Alabama’s coastal Highlights: Stone Mountain Park. Highlights: The Grand Ole towns of Gulf Shores and Orange Days 3 & 4 - Savannah Opry and The Country Music Beach boast over 32 miles of Hall of Fame. sugary white sands and the best 249 mi. Charming Savannah outlet shopping in the state. brings together an exotic history Days 11 & 12 - Memphis with modern day living. Rows of 212 mi. Memphis is the Highlights: Night owls will European townhouses border place where blues came of love ‘Florabama’, the nearby cobblestone streets and shady age and where rock & roll was roadhouse beach bar. squares full of Grecian fountains. born. Discover world famous Beale Street and its many Day 19 - Mobile Highlights: The great fish and 50 mi. Home to the original music venues. seafood restaurants. Mardi Gras since 1703, that’s still Days 5 & 6 - Charleston Highlights: Tour Graceland and celebrated every year in Mobile. Sun Studios and the exceptional The Carnival Museum tells a 107 mi. Charleston has Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. fascinating story of it’s history. suffered great fires, pirates, a civil war and a hurricane and Day 13 - Jackson Highlights: Tour the nearby weathered them all with grace 209 mi. Continue to WWII battleship The USS and dignity. Indulge yourself in Mississippi State capital Jackson, Alabama, and take a Wildlife the history, but at the same time famous for it’s antebellum cruise out on the beautiful Bay enjoy it’s wonderful beaches. homes and international of Mobile. museum exhibits. Highlights: A boat trip to Fort Days 20 & 21 - Sumter in Charleston Harbour. Highlights: The Mississippi Montgomery Days 7 & 8 - Asheville Governor’s Mansion and the Old 167 mi. Alabama’s State Capitol Historical Museum. capital is rich in history, as well 267 mi. Continue into North as being the location of where Carolina to the foothills of the Day 14 to 16 - the first shot was ordered Smoky Mountains. Stop en route New Orleans starting the Civil War. Discover at Chimney Rock Park for a 186 mi. Welcome to The Big where the Civil Rights Movement spectacular view. In Asheville Easy! Get to know New Orleans gathered pace in key museums see Biltmore House, the former and its many sights and sounds. and landmarks. home of George Vanderbilt. Take a steamboat trip along the Mississippi and sample some Highlights: The Rosa Parks Highlights: Gateway to amazing Creole cuisine that this Museum and The Civil Rights The Great Smoky Mountains city is world famous for. Memorial. National Park. Highlights: Bourbon Street and Day 22 - Atlanta/Home the French Quarter. 160 miles. Depart for home.
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The Battle House The Island House Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa Mobile, AL Orange Beach, AL Muscle Shoals, AL 238 Rooms/Superior 161 Rooms/Standard 192 Rooms/Superior The stunning Battle House Nestled along the beautiful Set in the Tennessee River Renaissance Hotel & Spa, is beaches and emerald waters Valley, The Marriott Shoals one of Mobile’s top hotels. of Orange Beach, the friendly Hotel & Spa offers plush guest Ideally located downtown Island House Hotel is one of rooms with private balconies steps away from the Historic the Gulf Coast’s best value and stunning river views. Just and Entertainment Districts. beachfront hotels with all minutes from Florence, you can Thoughtfully resorted to its rooms facing the Gulf. Ideally indulge in two championship original grandeur this luxurious located to visit Gulf State Park, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail hotel is a proud member of Outcast Charter Docks and courses and a 6,000 square- Historic Hotels of America. Adventure Island. foot European spa.
Loews Azalea Inn & Gardens Jekyll Island Club Hotel Atlanta, GA Savannah, GA Jekyll Island, GA 458 Rooms/Superior 10 Rooms/Superior 157 Rooms/Superior Walk into a stylish new Located near Forsyth Park, Located off the Georgia coast, atmosphere where the central park in historic midway between Savannah contemporary Southern style Savannah, this elegant colonial, and Florida. Jekyll Island Club meets classic luxury. Located in Bed & Breakfast boasts Hotel is the Island’s only four the heart of Midtown Atlanta, beautiful murals on the walls star resort and a National Loews Hotel offers guests a and scrumptious breakfasts, Historic Landmark . Here you premier hotel designed to as well as being brought into can enjoy luxury in an island provide comfort and value, as the 21st century with a hidden setting with nine miles of well as boasting a long list of garden pool. beach, cycling, golf and tennis. convenient amenities.
42 The Deep South The Monteleone Bienville House Drury Inn & Suites New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA Lafayette, LA 600 Rooms/Superior 83 Rooms/Standard 102 Rooms/Standard Perfectly situated only blocks Located close to the French Alligators, shrimp, above from the French Quarter, this Quarter, this delightful hotel’s ground cemeteries, jazz, Cajun historic landmark is a member tile-floored lobby features hand- accents, ghost stories… yes, of Historic Hotels of America. painted murals, overstuffed Lafayette has it all. Perhaps its Within walking distance of the couches and a decorative best kept secret is the city’s many restaurants and specialty chandelier. The unique very own Drury Inn & Suites! shops that line the Quarter’s guestrooms cater to the taste of At Drury, enjoy the many free cobblestone streets. Also home the distinguished traveller. Lagniappes (Cajun for ‘extras’) to the famous Carousel Bar. and award-winning service.
Oak Valley Plantation Tallahatchie Flats Monmouth Plantation Vacherie, LA Greenwood, MS Natchez, MS 7 Cottages/Superior 6 Flats/Standard 30 Rooms/Superior Ideally located on the Located 3 miles north of Housed in a mansion dating Mississippi River between New Greenwood, on the banks of back to 1818, Monmouth Orleans and Baton Rouge, this the Tallahatchie River on a Plantation is surrounded by 26 classic Antebellum Mansion Delta cotton plantation. These acres of beautifully landscaped has a canopy of 300 year old comfortable dwellings are gardens bursting with flowers giant oak trees that form an preserved examples of the small and moss-draped oak trees. The impressive avenue leading to it. rural homes that once dotted luxurious guestrooms feature Spend a night in a century old the Delta countryside where priceless art and antiques, whilst plantation cottage. many blues artists were born. providing modern comfort.
Lofts at The Five & Dime Sleep Inn at Court Square Union Station Hotel Clarksdale, MS Memphis, TN Downtown - Nashville, TN 6 Rooms/Superior 116 Rooms/Standard 124 Rooms/Superior Residing in the Upper level of Located close to Downtown This historic hotel is set in a the Woolworth building in the Memphis and Beale Street’s beautifully restored limestone heart of Downtown Clarksdale, Blues Clubs, Mud Island River building dating from 1900. An the Five and Dime Lofts are Park, and The Orpheum Theatre, impressive lobby boasts a roll- full of rich history in an urban this modern hotel offers both vaulted ceiling sparkling with contemporary setting. A exceptional value as well as Tiffany stained glass. Elegant perfect location from which many amenities. Guestrooms are rooms showcase Romanesque you can enjoy the birthplace of spacious and well equipped with architecture that first awed rail the Blues. the latest amenities. travellers in the early 1900s.
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This long narrow southern state is blessed with 1100 miles of stunning essential info beaches, natural lagoons, deep orange sunsets and primeval swamps.
From the excitement of Disney, and thrills and spills of Orlando’s other theme parks, to the Cosmopolitan cities of Miami and Sarasota, one visit Local Time: will never be enough hence the reason people return year after year. Eastern Standard time (EST) - 5 hours behind GMT Check out popular beach resorts like Naples, Fort Myers, St Pete’s and Clearwater and the beautiful Gulf Coast Islands of Sanibel and International Gateways: Captiva. Not forgetting the jewel in Florida’s Crown - the Keys, the most Direct - Miami, Orlando & Tampa southern point of Mainland America just 90 miles from Cuba. Choose from one of the following featured itineraries or instead let us tailor something unique for you. Our favourite highlights:
South Beach, Miami: Vibrant, trendy and Cosmopolitan – when the sun goes down it really heats up! Discovery Cove: A beautiful tropical oasis where you can come face to face with nature and swim with the Dolphins. Key West: The Southernmost point of the USA and one of the most fun and colourful too. Once home to Ernest Hemingway and today, his former residence is well worth a visit Kennedy Space Center: Less than hour from Orlando this interesting complex is a must see in Central Florida.
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44 Florida Southern Florida Explorer
DAYS: In Florida’s tropical South, nature can be more than matched by the man made 775 15 wonders of Disney and Universal. miles
Days 1 to 3 - Miami Highlights: SMOA: The Sarasota 12 mi. On arrival collect Museum of Art. Nearby Historic your hire car and spend the next Spanish Point, a nature few days exploring vibrant and preserve with historic and cosmopolitan Miami. From your archaeological exhibits. base in South Beach you will be Days 7 & 8 - Naples able to people watch, explore the 117 mi. Overlooking the trendy shops, cool bars, world Gulf of Mexico, Naples is a class restaurants and hip clubs. sophisticated and charming It is when the sun goes down, beach resort. Boasting miles of that things really start to heat up! white sandy beaches and world Highlights: Put on your walking class hotels, Naples is Days 11 to 13 - Key West 98 mi. From Key Largo, shoes and learn more about the also particularly great for continue your journey south to city on one of Dr Paul Georges boutique shopping. the irrepressible Key West, the Walking Tours. Highlights: Spend a day at the southernmost point of the USA. Days 4 & 5 - nearby Everglades where you Key West embraces a fascinating Fort Myers Beach Area can enjoy an exciting Airboat or mix of history, eccentricity and 161 mi. Spend the next few Kayaking trip. lush island charm. days relaxing on the beautiful Days 9 & 10 - Key Largo Highlights: Famous Duval Gulf Coast and enjoy all this 150 mi. Stretching 126 Street’s many restaurants, bars friendly resort has to offer. miles south towards Cuba, the and boutiques. Be sure to visit Visit the nearby islands of stunning Keys are a perfect Ernest Hemingway’s House. Captiva and Sanibel, famous escape. Follow the Highway 161 for its large wildlife and bird miles south as this spectacular Day 14 - Islamorada refuge. Join the locals and scour road ties together the islands 81 mi. ‘Village of Islands’ the beach for colourful conch and atolls of this paradise Islamorada is probably best shells before heading out to the between the Gulf of Mexico and known as the Sport Fishing Sanibel Island Lighthouse. the Atlantic. Capital of the World. Frequently translated from Spanish as Highlights: Boca Grande Island Highlights: Snorkeling, diving ‘Purple Isles’, the area’s four with its quaint village and or fishing in the warm turquoise islands also offer numerous excellent beaches. waters. tranquil spots to relax or enjoy Day 6 - Sarasota a sunset cruise, and has many 77 mi. Leaving behind the unique shops and galleries. Gulf Coast your next port of call is Highlights: Snorkelling at nearby Sarasota, one of the states larger Indian Key State Historic Park. and wealthier towns. As one of Florida’s leading cultural centres, Day 15 - Miami/Home Sarasota is home to numerous 79 mi. Enjoy a last day writers and artists and several relaxing or shopping in Miami performing arts companies. Beach before heading back to Miami Airport later today for your overnight flight home.
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DAYS: Affluent beach resorts, cosmopolitan cities and a rich cultural heritage - savour 1186 22 some of the best of the rest of Florida. miles
Days 1 to 4 - Orlando Day 10 - Tampa Spend the next few days visiting 134 mi. Tampa is a Walt Disney World Resort’s most surprisingly small city that’s popular theme and water parks, also home to as many as twenty as well as Universal Studios. thousand mainly Cuban migrants, Not forgetting Seaworld, the who over the years have rolled worlds most popular marine life enough Cigars to make the city adventure park. the ‘Cigar Capital of the World’
Highlights: Experience a once in Highlights: Tampa Museum of Art. a lifetime opportunity to swim Days 11 & 12 - with Dolphins at Discovery Cove. Fort Myers Area Day 5 - Saint Augustine 125 mi. Spend time relaxing 104 mi. Travel north to on the beautiful Gulf Coast and Saint Augustine, America’s visit the nearby island of Captiva oldest city, and visit St. and also Sanibel, famous for its Days 16 & 18 - Key West Augustine’s Fountain of Youth large wildlife and bird refuge. 98 mi. From Key Largo, National Archaeological Park. Collect colourful conch shells continue to the irrepressible Key on the beach and head out to West - the southernmost point Highlights: The 17th-century Sanibel Island Lighthouse. of the USA. Key West embraces fortress Castillo de San Marcos a fascinating mix of history, and the watchtower of Fort Highlights: Quaint and pretty eccentricity and lush island charm. Matanzas National Monument. Boca Grande Island. Days 6 & 7 - Tallahassee Day 13 & 14 - Naples Highlights: Famous Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway’s House. 204 mi. Friendly State capital, 43 mi. Overlooking the Tallahassee’s historic buildings and Gulf of Mexico, Naples is a Days 19 to 21 - museums evoke a strong sense of sophisticated resort, with miles of Miami Beach the past in a place that was once white sandy beaches and world 168 mi. Vibrant, cosmopolitan a high society gathering place for class hotels, it’s also particularly South Beach offers much to see wealthy plantation owners. great for boutique shopping. and do. From here you will be able to explore the trendy shops, Highlights: A 5-story IMAX Highlights: Spend a day at the cool bars, world class restaurants theater and Planetarium. nearby Everglades and enjoy an and hip clubs. When the sun goes exciting Airboat or Kayaking trip. Days 8 & 9 - Cedar Key down that’s when things really 148 mi. Florida’s second Day 15 - Key Largo start to heat up! oldest city, Cedar Key’s main 150 mi. Stretching south Put on your walking industry today is tourism and towards Cuba, the stunning Highlights: shoes and explore the city on one clam farming. Explore this Keys are a perfect escape. Follow of Dr Paul Georges Walking Tours. historic seaport with several Highway 1 as this spectacular road fine seafood restaurants and ties together the islands and atolls Day 22 - Miami/Home interesting shops and galleries. of this paradise between the Gulf 12 mi. Enjoy a last day of Mexico and the Atlantic. relaxing or shopping in Miami Highlights: The surrounding area Beach before heading back to is rich in wildlife, with all kinds of Highlights: Snorkeling, diving or Miami Airport later today for your birds and fish frequently spotted, fishing in the warm turquoise overnight flight home. including Dolphins and Manatees. waters.
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Gaylord Palms Resort Albion South Beach Loews Hotel Kissimmee, FL Miami, FL Miami Beach, FL 1521 Rooms/Superior 100 Rooms/Standard 790 Rooms/Superior Just 1.5 miles from the front Ideally located in the heart of Located in the heart of South gate of Disney, this sumptuous South Beach’s Art Deco District, Beach, this delightful luxury resort recreates three Florida and steps away from Atlantic beachfront hotel has a modern environments - the gently Ocean and beach. This modern Art-Deco style lobby that rising mists of the Everglades, maritime and nautically- embodies giant columns, high the funky and vibrant island inspired Art Deco hotel is an ceilings, and sky domes with revelry of Key West, and the architectural masterpiece, cloud formations. Rooms offer Spanish-infused old-world originally designed in 1939. a combination of Art Deco charm of St. Augustine. style and luxury.
Casa Monica Sanibel Inn Beach Resort Casa Marina Resort St Augustine, FL Sanibel/Captiva, FL Key West, FL 138 Rooms/Superior 93 Rooms/Standard 311 Rooms/Superior In the heart of St. Augustine This friendly inn is the ideal Part of the Waldorf Collection, overlooking the spectacular island hideaway where you can The Casa Marina is a tranquil Matanzas Bay, this landmark enjoy Sanibel’s beautiful shell ocean retreat lapped by hotel was built like a Spanish strewn beaches and majestic Atlantic waves and shaded by castle in 1888. Its grand tides in a peaceful atmosphere. palms. Just a stones thrown lobby adorns a rich decor of The property’s nature-inspired from lively Duval Street, here tapestries and chandeliers, rooms perfectly compliment old Key West hospitality meets with guestrooms luxuriously the beautiful gardens that modern luxury with the largest decorated in a Spanish-style. attract an abundance of birds. private beach in Key West.
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48 The Carolinas Heritage Highways
DAYS: The legendary Blue Ridge Mountains form a spectacular backdrop, as you travel through 1580 15 some of the oldest regions in North America. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Day 6 - Wilmington Washington DC 242 mi. Today as, you leave Welcome to America’s capital. the Outer Banks, visit Cape DC is a city packed with famous Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest sights and is home to some of in America. Take the ferry across the world’s best known museums to Ocracoke Island, visiting and galleries, including the the oldest lighthouse in North Smithsonian Institution, The Carolina. Then from Ocracoke National Gallery of Art and the Island you can take the ferry to Highlights: The Great Smoky International Spy Museum. the mainland. Mountains National Park. Highlights: Explore 18th century Wilmington is a major seaport Day 13 - Roanoke Georgetown. located on the Cape Fear River 243 mi. Follow the Blue and the site of numerous movies. Day 3 - Williamsburg Ridge Parkway, one of the 152 mi. Colonial Williamsburg Highlight: Visit quaint coastal most scenic roads of America, is probably the most extensively town of Beaufort en route. towards Boone and the restored 18th century town in the commanding Grandfather US. So compelling and complete Days 7 & 8 - Charleston Mountain. Travel north into 171 mi. Cross into South is the restoration that visitors Virginia and onto Roanoke. Carolina to historic Charleston. often feel they are in a crown Stroll by pastel-coloured houses, Highlights: The stunning scenery. colony 300 years ago. elegant plantations and many Day 14 - Shenandoah Highlights: Jamestown Settlement other landmarks that describe the National Park and Yorktown Battlefield. proud past of this charming city. 126 mi. Continue north on Days 4 & 5 - Highlights: A boat tour to Fort the Parkway. Visit Monticello, Kill Devil Hills Sumter in Charleston Harbour. the home Thomas Jefferson 126 mi. Continue south to the designed and built just outside Barrier Islands that form a giant Days 9 & 10 - Hilton Head Charlottesville. Enter the 99 mi. Arrive into Hilton sandbar known as the Outer Shenandoah National Park, Head Island, the well known Banks of North Carolina. All along where you will experience resort with sparkling sandy the coast, historic lighthouses the natural wonders of the beaches, great golf courses and sparkle like gems, including the Skyline Drive. lush foliage. 1859 Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Highlights: Visit Luray Caverns, Highlights: Visit nearby charming Highlight: Visit Kitty Hawk, site of one of the most beautiful caves and historic Savannah. the Wright Brothers first flight. in America. Days 11 & 12 - Asheville Day 15 - Washington Depart the coast 312 mi. 109 mi. Enjoy another day and drive back into the foothills in the Shenandoah National Park of the Smoky Mountains of before you return to Washington the Carolina’s, stopping en in time to drop off your hire car route at Chimney Rock for the and catch your flight home. spectacular views. Arrive at Asheville, where you can visit Biltmore House, the former home of George Vanderbilt.
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The city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, and the four surrounding states of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware are collectively known as the Capital Region.
Since the days of the first American colonies, US history has been shaped here, from the Jamestown landings to the battles of the Revolutionary and Civil wars to more recent milestones in history. WEST Washington DC VIRGINIA DELAWARE Washington DC, with its familiar and magnificent monumental architecture, MARYLAND is an essential stop on any tour of the region. Virginia, to the south, is home VIRGINIA to hundreds of historic sites, from the estates of revolutionary leaders and early politicians to the Colonial capital of Williamsburg. Great expanses of wilderness, crashing whitewater rivers, and innumerable backwoods villages await you in less-visited West Virginia.
Maryland is best known for the maritime traditions of Chesapeake Bay, and its quaint old villages. The City of Baltimore is full of character, especially in the grand old Fell’s Point district, where many of the city’s bars are situated. Meantime, the delightful state capital of Annapolis, also known as the ‘Sailing Capital of the USA’, has a lovely waterfront essential info that lends itself to ship watching and harbour cruises, as well as its many lively cafes and shops. Annapolis is also linked by bridge and ferry to the Eastern Shore.
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International Gateways: Direct - Washington DC, New York (JFK & Newark)
50 Washington DC & The Capital Region Cruisin’ The Capital Region
DAYS: See where US history was shaped, as you journey from Washington DC through 656 15 the lovely surrounding Capital Region. miles
Days 1 to 3 - Days 7 & 8 - St Michaels Washington DC 51 mi. Explore Maryland’s Welcome to America’s capital. Eastern Shore, and the quaint Washington is a city packed with Chesapeake harbour town of famous sights and some of the St. Michaels. Called ‘the town Days 12 & 13 - world’s best known museums that fooled the British’ because Charlottesville and galleries, including the the towns people hung lanterns 125 mi. Charlottesville is Smithsonian Institution, The in the trees during the War of a charming college town with National Gallery of Art and the 1812 when the British cannons many shops, restaurants and tea International Spy Museum. overshot the houses. rooms. See Ash Lawn-Highland, Highlights: The outdoor Highlights: Savour the local the 535 acre estate and concerts on Capitol Hill and specialty crab. plantation home of President James Monroe. eighteenth century Georgetown’s Days 9 & 10 - shops and restaurants. Virginia Beach Highlights: Visit Thomas Days 4 & 5 - Baltimore 195 mi. With 40 blocks of Jefferson’s former home 41 mi. Known as ‘Charm boardwalk, lively Virginia Beach ‘Monticello’, atop a mountain in City’, Baltimore was redeveloped boasts the world’s longest Albemarle County. by James Rouse in the late 1970s. pleasure beach. Nearby False Day 14 - Shenandoah Check out the lively restored Cape State Park, is one of National Park area of Fells Point, where many the last undisturbed coastal 62 mi. Discover ‘Virginia’s old bars and pubs have been environments on the East Coast crowning glory’, as you restored, and visit the Top of the offers six miles of unspoiled experience the splendour of the World Observation Level in the beaches making it a true retreat Skyline Drive. Travel this National World Trade Center. for nature enthusiasts. Scenic Byway, stopping at Highlights: Walters Art Museum. Highlights: Kayak Virginia’s overlooks for views of the valley coastal waters in search of below. With more than 500 miles Day 6 - Annapolis Dolphins, as they’ve been known of hiking trails, enjoy exploring 30 mi. Time to discover to swim alongside. the lush forests, streams, the ‘Yachting Capital of the waterfalls and wildflowers. Chesapeake’. Overlooking the Day 11 - Williamsburg town’s baroque web of streets, 60 mi. Colonial Williamsburg Highlights: The Skyline Drive is the Maryland State House that is probably the most extensively and Luray Caverns, the largest was completed in 1779 and soon restored 18th century town in the caverns on the east coast. after served as an early capitol US. So compelling and complete Day 15 - Washington DC of the US. is the restoration that visitors 92 mi. Enjoy another day in often feel they are in a crown Highlights: The waterfront harbor the Shenandoah National Park colony 300 years ago. and narrow streets with historic before you return to Washington homes and restored buildings. Highlights: Busch Gardens to drop off your hire car and Williamsburg Theme Park. catch your flight home tonight.
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Enjoy distinctive New England food, such as Clam Chowder and fresh lobster, especially along the coastline where you will also find many interesting artists colonies filled with galleries and museums.
From the glorious ocean beaches of Cape Cod, the Majestic White Mountains and the Green Mountain National Forest, to the rolling Berkshire Hills there’s no shortage of stunning vistas in this beautiful part of the USA.
In the neighbouring North Eastern states of New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, beyond well known cities such as New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburg there are a whole host of other interesting small towns. Cities aside, between the states they also encompass many beaches, islands, lakes, mountains, forests and rolling green countryside.
New York State has everything from the crashing Atlantic surf of Long Island, to the wooded Catskill Mountains that line the Hudson River and the imposing Adirondack Mountains . In the northwest corner, hugging the Canadian border, you’ll find awe inspiring Niagara Falls and one of New York States best kept secrets – the Finger Lake Region.
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania is best known for being home to Historic Gettysburg, as well as it’s fertile Dutch Country and resident Amish Community.
Whilst the whole region has become famous as one of the best places in the world to view the magnificent display of changing fall colours, the whole of the North Eastern USA is a great holiday choice year round.
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MAINE Local Time: Eastern Standard time (EST) VERMONT Bar Harbor - 5 hours behind GMT NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW YORK MASSACHUSETTS Boston International Gateways: CONNECTICUT Direct - Boston, New York JFK, RHODE ISLAND PENNSYLVANIA New York Newark, Philadelphia, Montreal Philadelphia NEW JERSEY and Toronto
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Massachussetts - The Bay State
The Cape Cod National Seashore: Discover over 40,000 acres of protected beach and dunes stretching from Provincetown to Chatham. Boston: See the city from a local’s perspective by catching a Red Sox Game and eat cannoli in the old Italian neighbourhood of North End. The Berkshires: Stunning scenery, quintessential New England towns and World Class museums offer history & culture abound.
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New Hampshire - The Granite State
The White Mountains: Home to no less than 48 of the State’s peaks in excess of 4,000ft and the highest mountain in the North East - Mt Washington. The Lakes region: Winnipesaukee, Squam, Winnisquam, Waukewan and Wicwas - where else can you visit lakes with such great names?! Crawford Notch State Park: For it’s picturesque waterfalls, amazing mountain views and opportunities to view wildlife.
For more information visit www.visitnh.gov or call 001 603 271 2665
54 New England & the North East Maine - Vermont - The Green The Pine Tree State Mountain State
Acadia National Park: See the sun rise Woodstock: Home of The Marsh Billings here before anybody else in the USA! Rockefeller National Historic Park - the USA’s Camden: So scenic, it’s been used as a smallest National Park. setting for many famous movies. Burlington: Cycle or walk the path once Kennebunkport: Admire the large seaside the Central Vermont Railway, crossing estates including The “Bush Compound” beaches and parks with views of Lake on Walker’s Point, a peninsula visible from Champlain & the Adirondacks. Ocean Avenue. Quechee Gorge: Vermont’s deepest gorge, formed by glacial activity approximately. 13,000 years ago. For more information visit www.visitmaine.com For more information visit or call 0800 032 6208 www.VermontVacation.com or call 07917 251599
Rhode Island - Connecticut - The Ocean State The Constitution State
Newport: Enjoy both the spectacular wide Mystic: No visit would be complete without open Ocean Views and the multi million dollar seeing Mystic Seaport and Aquarium. mansions dotted along ‘10 Mile’ or Ocean Drive. The Thimble Islands: An archipelago of Providence: Witness 100 bonfires illuminate several small islands in Long Island Sound in the riverfront during ‘Waterfire Providence’. and around the harbour of Stony Creek. Bristol: Quaint, historic and one of Rhode Hartford: Visit the former homes of writers Islands best kept secrets. Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe in this pretty Ivy League town.
For more info visit www.visitrhodeisland.com For more information visit www.CTvisit.com or call 001 401 278 9100 or call 001 860 256 2800
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DAYS: Discover some of New England’s most historic and beautiful regions in this 1150 15 classic journey through five different states. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Boston Days 6 & 7 - Jackson Over the next few days Boston 222 mi. Continue through is yours to discover. Put on your New Hampshire to the White Rockwell Museum, once one of walking shoes and explore the Mountains - an area that claims the towns most famous residents. Freedom Trail, a 3-mile walking all of the State’s 48 peaks tour of 16 historic sites. in excess of 4,000 ft and Highlights: Visit nearby the highest mountain in the Williamstown, a beautiful New Highlights: Visit Harvard, northeast - Mount Washington. England college town with take a Duck Tour on the River The 780,000 acre White tree lined streets and classic and enjoy the atmosphere of Mountain National Forest architecture. Quincy Market. offers outstanding scenery and outdoor recreation. Days 11 & 12 - Newport Day 3 - Kennebunkport 157 mi. Sailing capital of the 85 mi. Depart Boston Highlight: Climb 4700 feet world, Newport, Rhode Island along the north shore to Salem, in under 8 miles on the is also one of the nation’s most where in 1874 hundreds of Mt. Washington Auto Road elegant summer resorts. residents were put on trial for to the summit. being witches. Highlight: 10-mile Ocean Drive, Day 8 & 9 - Stowe along which are perched many Continue to Kennebunkport - one 115 mi. You can easily spend of New England’s grandest of Maine’s most popular seaside a few days in Stowe, enjoying mansions, built for some of towns that offers white sandy the Green Mountains, classic America’s richest families. beaches and rocky shorelines. New England landscapes and Visit the Seashore Trolley architecture as well as all the Day 13 & 14 - Cape Cod Museum, and enjoy the town’s 69 mi. Cape Cod is World modern attractions of a year architecture and many galleries. famous as a summer resort round resort town. with its white sandy beaches, Highlights: Outlet shopping en For the energetic, hike Mount picturesque harbours, art route at Kittery. Mansfield to the summit or just galleries, plentiful restaurants and Days 4 & 5 - take a walk on the recreation abundance of other attractions. path that begins at the Bar Harbor & Acadia Highlights: Take the ferry to community Church in town, and National Park Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard. 194 mi. The first place in leisurely follow it for five and a Visit Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest the USA where the sun rises, half miles in the river valley. town and the colourful Artistic Bar Harbor is located at the Highlights: Stowe’s lively community of Provincetown. entrance to Acadia National restaurant scene and a visit to Park on Mount Desert Island. A Ben & Jerry’s Ice cream factory. Day 15 - Boston/Home series of carriage paths and foot 79 mi. From the Cape follow trails allows hiking, climbing, Day 10 - Stockbridge Route 3 for Plymouth, where the biking, and horseback riding. Bar 229 mi. On to Stockbridge, Pilgrims landed in 1620. Explore Harbor itself is a bustling town the most popular town in the Plimoth Plantation, a living filled with shops and restaurants. Berkshires, with a small town museum depicting a day in the feel epitomizing the image of a life of the Pilgrims in 1627, and Highlights: A 20 mile scenic drive New England town. As well as the replica of the same type of along the Park Loop Road and some historic homes open to the vessel as the Mayflower. Whale Watching trips. public, there is also the Norman
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DAYS: In a region with plenty of both, combine the natural beauty of its lakes 624 13 and mountains with old fashioned charm. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Boston The 780,000 acre White Over the next few days Boston Mountain National Forest is yours to discover. Put on your offers outstanding scenery and walking shoes and explore the outdoor recreation. Freedom Trail, a 3-mile walking Highlight: Climb 4700 feet to the tour of 16 historic sites from the summit, in under 8 miles, on the Colonial and Revolutionary Era. Mt. Washington Auto Road. Highlights: Visit Harvard, take Days 7 & 8 - Stowe & a Duck Tour on the Charles The Green Mountains Highlight: Popular Leddy Park River and enjoy the ‘Covent 115 mi. You can easily spend offers an opportunity to swim, Garden style’ atmosphere of a few days in Stowe, enjoying fish or simply relax on the beach. Quincy Market. the Green Mountains, classic Day 10 - Manchester, VT New England landscapes and Days 3 & 4 - Meredith 101 mi. Manchester Village architecture as well as all the & The Lakes Region and Manchester Center, less than modern attractions of a year 107 mi. Nestled among two miles apart are strikingly round resort town. New Hampshire’s largest lakes - different. One is all about including Winnipesaukee, For the energetic, hike Mount mansions and being an arts Squam, Winnisquam, Waukewan, Mansfield to the summit or just centre, whilst the other is famed Kanasatka, Wicwas and take a walk on the recreation for its great shopping. Pemigewasset, Meredith is truly path that begins at the Highlights: The Outlet Shopping at the heart of the Lakes Region. community Church in town, and in Manchester Village. Old fashioned charm combined leisurely follow it for five and a with the natural beauty of the half miles in the river valley. Days 11 to 12 - Stockbridge 78 mi. On to Stockbridge, lakes and mountains make it a Highlights: Stowe’s lively the most popular town in the favourite of visitors. Enjoy the restaurant scene and a visit to Berkshires. Its small town feel lake from a different perspective Ben & Jerry’s Ice cream factory. on The Winnipesaukee Scenic epitomizes the image of a New Railroad that rides along 7 miles Day 9 - South Burlington England town. As well as some of scenic shoreline. 37 mi. Despite being historic homes open to the Vermont’s largest and perhaps public, there is also the Norman Highlights: Visit Wolfeboro - most cosmopolitan city, Rockwell Museum, who was a resort town since Royal Burlington still offers visitors once one of the towns most Governor John Wentworth built a perfect blend of old New famous residents. his summer home there in 1768. England charm, arts, culture Highlights: Visit nearby and nature. Idyllically located on Day 5 & 6 - Jackson & Williamstown, a beautiful New the shores of Lake Champlain, The White Mountains England college town with between the Adirondack and 57 mi. Continue through tree lined streets and classic Green Mountains, it’s streets New Hampshire to the White architecture. Mountains - an area that claims come alive in the Summer with all of the State’s 48 peaks festivals and outdoor concerts. Days 13 Boston/Home 131 mi. Enjoy a leisurely drive in excess of 4,000 ft and Church Street Marketplace is the back to Boston later today ready the highest mountain in the focal point of the downtown area. northeast - Mount Washington. to fly home.
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DAYS: As large as the other five states combined, and a coastline of more than 5500 miles, 562 15 Maine deserves a trip devoted to itself! miles
Days 1 to 3 - Boston Days 6 & 7 - Spend the next few days really Boothbay Harbor discovering Boston. Put on your 87 mi. Continuing to Mid walking shoes and explore the Coast Maine, your next port of call Highlights: Camden Hills State Freedom Trail, a 3-mile walking will be the seaside town of Booth Park from where you will be tour of 16 historic sites from the Bay Harbor. Spend this afternoon rewarded with one of the best Colonial and Revolutionary Era. relaxing or take one of the many views of the Maine Coastline, even boat trips out on the harbour. Highlights: Take the ‘T’ to stretching as far as the Acadia Cambridge, enjoy a Duck Tour Highlights: Visit nearby National Park on a clear day. on the Charles River and soak Monehegan Island to see the up the ‘Covent Garden style’ resident Puffins. Days 12 & 13 - Ogunquit 118 mi. Today travel to atmosphere of Quincy Market. Days 8 to 10 - Bar Harbor Ogunquit where you can take a Days 4 & 5 - & Acadia National Park leisurely walk along the Marginal Kennebunkport 122 mi. Ranked as one of the Way, a magnificent mile long 85 mi. Depart Boston along Top Ten National Parks in North footpath which follows the edge the north shore to Salem , where America, spectacular Acadia of the Atlantic atop rugged cliffs. in 1874 hundreds of residents were National Park on Mount Desert Highlights: Take a stroll around put on trial for being witches. Island is the first place in the US the fine shops and galleries of that the sun rises each morning. Continue to Kennebunkport - Perkins Cove. one of Maine’s most popular A series of carriage paths seaside towns that offers sandy stretching some 57 miles allow Day 14 - Portsmouth 17 mi. As you depart Maine beaches, rocky shorelines, and you to leisurely explore the park today, you will have the perfect salt marshes. Visit the Seashore on foot or by car. Apart from the opportunity to do some last Trolley Museum, enjoy the town’s scenery, you can also indulge in a minute shopping at famous architecture and many galleries. wide choice of exciting activities. Kittery Outlets - home to over Highlights: A swim in one of the For nature lovers many bird and 120 stores. town’s coves or a long walk by wildlife tours are also available Continue on to the Historic the sea. here, giving you the opportunity Seaport community of to see puffins, seals and whales. Portsmouth in New Hampshire. A Filled with old mansions, shops working port since colonial days , and restaurants bustling Bar this friendly town is still a treasure Harbor is a historic 19th century trove of history as well having a town located at Park’s entrance. bustling restaurant scene.
Highlight: A 20 mile scenic drive Highlights: Strawberry Banke along the Park Loop Road. - a collection of 42 buildings in one of America’s oldest Day 11 - Camden neighbourhoods. 77 mi. The Jewel of Maine’s Coast, beautiful seaport Camden Day 15 - Boston/Home has a stunning harbour full of 55 mi. Enjoy a leisurely drive boats that has been the setting back to Boston ready to fly for many movies. home later today.
58 New England & the North East Boston to New York by the Beaches
DAYS: Why not combine friendly Boston and Cape Cod’s lovely beaches with the best 411 15 of The Hamptons and New York. miles
Days 1 to 3 - Boston Days 7 & 8 - Spend the next few days really Martha’s Vineyard discovering Boston. Put on your 20 mi. From Woods Hole walking shoes and explore the board the ferry for the 45 minute Freedom Trail, a 3-mile walking journey across to Martha’s tour of 16 historic sites from the Vineyard, and spend the rest of Colonial and Revolutionary Era. today and tomorrow exploring Days 10 & 11 - the island’s variety of landscapes The Hamptons Highlights: Enjoy a Duck Tour in the six independent towns. 40 mi. It’s a short ride today on the Charles River and soak to the Orient Point Ferry where up the ‘Covent Garden style’ Tour ‘down island’, the fashionable you will board for the 40 min atmosphere of Quincy Market. eastern half of the vineyard trip to the tip of Long Island. On where Oak Bluffs, Edgartown and arrival visit North Fork‘s wineries Days 4 to 6 - Vineyard Haven lure the rich and and surrounding region. Then Falmouth, Cape Cod famous. Meanwhile, ‘up island’, you 72 mi. This morning depart take two short shuttle ferries to will find more sparsely populated for Plymouth. See Plymouth The Hamptons located on the and sleepy towns to the west like Rock, upon which the Pilgrims South Fork. Aquinnay known for it’s beautiful first stepped. Board a replica of clay cliffs, quiet natural serenity The Hamptons are a popular The Mayflower, the ship which and one of the few nudist beaches seaside resort, making up the carried them to the New World, left in the US. villages on the most eastern part and explore living museum, of Long Island, with some of Plimoth Plantation, a recreated Highlights: The unhurried pace the most expensive residential village of 1627. of life. properties in the US. Continue to Cape Cod, famous Day 9 - Old Saybrook, Spend time relaxing on the as a summer resort with its Connecticut beaches, strolling the charming 300 mile coastline, picturesque 159 mi. Depart the Vineyard villages filled with boutiques and harbours, art galleries and for Connecticut and stop en art galleries or instead visiting the plentiful restaurants. route to visit Mystic Seaport, the wineries or horse back riding. museum of America and the sea. Historic and quaint seaside town Set on 17 acres it depicts 19th Highlights: People watching Falmouth is conveniently situated, century seafaring life. and the many Summer Outdoor offering a perfect location to concert. explore the surrounding Cape. Continue on to Old Saybrook, Visit Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest a charming historical coastal Days 12 to 14 - town, whilst Hyannis gained fame community where you will be New York City as the summer residence of the spending tonight. 120 mi. Today travel West Kennedy family. toward New York City where you Highlights: This evening visit can drop off your hire car and Chatham with it’s pretty lighthouse nearby Foxwoods or Mohegan then spend the next few days and the colourful, artistic Sun, the country’s two largest in ‘The Big Apple’ - the city that community of Provincetown are casinos - under one roof. Try your never sleeps. both worth a visit too. luck at gambling or enjoy a show. Day 15 - New York/Home Highlights: The uncrowded beaches and the lobster!
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The Back Bay Hotel The Nine Zero Hotel Inn on the Square Boston, MA Boston, MA Falmouth, MA 225 Rooms/Superior 190 Rooms/Superior 73 Rooms/Standard This popular boutique hotel is Part of the Kimpton Hotel Located in the heart of quaint ideally situated in the stylish group this modern luxury hotel seaside village Falmouth, Back Bay area, amidst upscale overlooks the Boston Common nestled among historic homes, shops and restaurants and and Beacon Hill. The Nine Zero boutiques, art galleries, and within walking distance to offers guests a sophisticated restaurants. The Inn on the Beacon Hill, Quincy Market, ambiance, upscale dining Square also has a large skylight Copley Square and the Boston within walking distance of the indoor pool, private courtyard Common. The hotel has a Freedom Trail, the waterfront and garden patio area. popular grill and an Irish Bar. and Back Bay.
The Red Lion The Inn at Mill Falls Christmas Farm Inn & Spa Stockbridge, MA Meredith, NH Jackson, NH 100 Rooms/Standard 54 Rooms/Standard 41 Rooms/Superior Opened more than 200 hundred In the heart of Meredith village Nestled in the picturesque Mt. years ago, the Inn includes on Lake Winnipesaukee, this Washington Valley, the historic what were once neighboring restored, 19th c. linen mill Christmas Farm Inn & Spa is buildings, including the village offers a relaxed, country a 200 years old, with many fire house. The historic old- inn atmosphere, combining original and unique features. fashioned Birdcage elevator, old-world charm, a crackling The Inn lies just through transports guests to rooms that fireplace, cozy nooks, an Jackson’s famous covered combine old-fashioned comfort indoor pool and a country “Honeymoon Bridge”, the with modern luxuries. inn atmosphere. gateway to the village.
60 New England & the North East Green Mountain Inn The Woodstock Inn Equinox Resort & Spa Stowe, VT Woodstock, VT Manchester, VT 105 Rooms/Superior 142 Rooms/Superior 195 Rooms/Superior The Green Mountain Inn Ideally located in the Green With over 200 years of history, undoubtedly offers the best Mountains in the quintessential on 1300 acres between the location in Stowe and offers town of Woodstock, this lovely Green and Taconic Mountains a perfect blend of modern Inn faces the Village Green steps in south central Vermont, comfort and classic touches from the shops and restaurants. The Equinox offers a wide in it’s unique rooms. Guests The recently renovated rooms, variety of rooms and suites in can enjoy also two acclaimed 19 with real wood-burning five unique buildings. Within restaurants and a heated fireplaces, seamlessly showcase walking distance to the village outdoor pool. New England craftsmanship. of Manchester.
Best Western Acadia Park The Kennebunkport Inn The Inn at Oceans Edge Inn - Bar Harbor, ME Kennebunkport, ME Camden, ME 94 Rooms/Standard 49 Rooms/Standard 32 Rooms/Standard Best Western Acadia Park Inn is A local landmark since 1899, Nestled on the serene, western set just outside downtown Bar this friendly Inn offers elegant shore of Penobscot Bay just Harbor and 3 miles from Acadia and historic lodging, with five miles north of Camden, the National Park. Situated on 15 many of it’s rooms decorated Inn boasts 22 acres of gardens, acres with spacious rooms in with antiques and four-poster lawns, and woods. With an five individual buildings, the beds. Conveniently located infinity pool and award winning exterior entrances mean guests at Dock Square in the middle restaurant, it’s both luxurious can conveniently park directly of Kennebunkport’s shops, and perfectly located for in front of their room. galleries and restaurants. exploring mid-coast of Maine.
Hotel Viking Cornucopia at the Oldfield The Ocean Resort Inn Newport, RI B&B - Litchfield Hills, CT Montauk, NY 209 Rooms/Superior 5 Rooms/Superior 10 Rooms/Standard The Hotel Viking is five-story, Ideally situated in Southbury This delightful and popular colonial-style building, with near Northwest Connecticut’s motel offers clean and recently renovated rooms rolling Litchfield Hills. This comfortable rooms and is restored to their Gilded Age beautiful antique home circa located just steps from the splendour. Located on the 1818 is set in over two acres beach and the captivating Historic Hill of Newport, within of rolling lawn and extensive coastlines of the Atlantic walking distance of shops, gardens, of which you can Ocean in Montauk at the tip of restaurants, historic attractions enjoy views from the spacious Long Island. and the waterfront. public rooms.
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The Great Lakes is the largest expanse of freshwater in the world with a unique and diverse landscape. This region which is the size of continental Europe includes the states of essential info Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The shores of these inland seas can rival any coastline - Lake Superior alone is more than three hundred miles from east to west. Within the Local Time: first hundred miles or so of the lakeshores, especially in Wisconsin and Central Standard time (CST) Minnesota, tens of thousands of smaller lakes and tumbling streams - 6 hours behind GMT are scattered through a beautiful and unspoilt rural wilderness. The or northern reaches of Lake Michigan offer stunning rocky peninsulas, Eastern Standard time (EST) tree-covered islands, mammoth dunes, and deserted beaches. Whilst - 5 hours behind GMT the serene Apostle Islands National Seashore in northern Wisconsin is (Michigan and Ohio) as contrasting as you imagine to the lively Chicago lakeshore.
Sharing this mixture of natural beauty and aging industry, is the International Gateways: unmissable ‘Windy City’ of Chicago as well as smaller, intriguing cities Direct - Chicago (Illinois), and towns like Detroit, Rockford and Springfield on Route 66. Not Detroit (Michigan), forgetting Bloomington – home to the Famous Minneapolis St Paul (Minnesota) Mall of America – where hundreds of stores, an amusement park, bars and restaurants galore offer a destination within itself!
The Mall of America: Located 2.5 kilometres from MINNESOTA Minneapolis/St Paul Airport in Bloomington Minnesota, the
MICHIGAN mall is the USA’s premier shopping and entertainment complex. With a staggering 520 stores, Minneapolis WISCONSIN Nickelodeon Universe, SeaLife Aquarium and over 60 restaurants, it’s no surprise that 40 million people MICHIGAN visit every year. In fact it is so large Detroit IOWA Chicago that 257 statues of liberty could fit inside! Even better, there is no tax on clothing and shoes, so there are ILLINOIS INDIANA OHIO plenty of bargains to be found!
62 The Great Lakes Grand Tour of the Great Lakes
DAYS: Discover the beauty and charm of the largest expanse of freshwater in the 1518 16 world with a unique landscape. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Chicago Day 7 - Duluth Vibrant, friendly Chicago awaits 154 mi. Once a bustling you. Enjoy everything and more docks, this old railroad town this great city has to offer in the has transformed itself, with the next days. restored waterfront now home to the impressive Great Lakes Highlight: Visit The John Hancock Aquarium and the Waterfront Observatory for sweeping views Sculpture Walk. of the surrounding 4 states. Day 3 - Rockford Highlights: Drive to Two Harbors Get a panoramic view of this on the lakeshore scenic byway. junction from the Tower of History. 89 mi. Known for its ‘cultural corridor’ of which the highlight Days 8 & 9 - Bayfield Highlight: Take the Agawa is the Rockford Art Museum’s 87 mi. Designated by the Canyon Tour Train into the stunning permanent collection, National Geographic Explorer as pristine Canadian northwoods. this lovely city is also home to a a “Top Place to Visit.”, beautiful wealth of other private galleries Bayfield serves as a gateway Days 13 & 14 - and historical museums. to the Apostle Islands National Traverse City Magnificent views of Lakeshore, which includes 21 161 mi. Highlights: The beautiful Lake Michigan await at Sleeping islands and 12 miles of scenic Anderson Japanese Gardens. Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, shoreline, as well as some of the just outside Traverse City. Here Day 4 - Wisconsin Dells nation’s most historic lighthouses. sparkling waters form a stunning 119 mi. As the huge ice Highlights: Madeline Island, backdrop to an abundance of dam holding back glacial Lake only a 20 minute ferry ride from wildlife and a diverse ecosystem. Wisconsin burst, a catastrophic Bayfield, exudes old world charm. flood cut deep narrow gorges and Highlights: For a wilderness unusual rock formations, creating Days 10 & 11 - Marquette experience take a ferry to North the Dells of the Wisconsin River. 203 mi. Another scenic Manitou Island. byway takes you across Highlights: Take a boat trip on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Day 15 - Grand Rapids the sparkling water to see the 100 Once known as the land of waterfalls and maritime 170 mi. foot high pillars, cliffs and islands. furniture capital of the world, heritage to Marquette. Just out today Grand Rapids has a thriving Day 5 & 6 - Minneapolis of town, there are more than arts and cultural community. Join 216 mi. At America’s a dozen waterfalls cascading the locals and enjoy a cold beer Heartland, Minneapolis offers through Marquette County. at the Hideout or Grand Rapids culture and art abound. Notable Highlights: Visit the most famous Brewing Company. landmarks include the Stone shipwreck on Lake Superior at Arch Bridge, St. Anthony Falls The interactive museum the maritme museum. Highlight: and Boom Islands. dedicated to native son Gerald R. Day 12 - Sault Ste Marie. Ford, 38th U.S. President. Highlight: For the ultimate retail 166 mi. Located on the fix visit nearby Bloomington, ‘the banks of the St. Mary’s River, Day 16 - Chicago/Home Mall of America’. Spend one more day Sault Ste. Marie has been a 151 mi. in this fascinating city before stopping place since mankind departing for home. began using the waterway shortly after the ice age.
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Must sees are the Museum Campus with the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium; the Art Institute of Chicago, John Hancock Observatory and the Willis Tower Sky Deck. Don’t miss the ‘Magnificent Mile’ - North Michigan Avenue with its amazing array of over 460 stores.
Chicago is also the start of Route 66. You can cruise down ‘The Mother Road’ and see the famous sites on your way to Springfield, the state capital. Start your journey with one of America’s most famous presidents at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is an interactive museum that is a one-of-a-kind in Illinois.
Outside Chicago, the rest of Illinois makes the perfect holiday destination with a multitude of exciting things to see and do. The 18 communities of metropolitan Chicago include Oak Park, home of Frank Lloyd Wright. Travel further to Rockford and see the Anderson Japanese Gardens, or nestled along the mighty Mississippi River is the Quad Cities, the long time home of John Deere.
Away from the city, the state is also home to no less than seven National Scenic Byways, with the Historic National Road National Scenic Byway being one of the 32 All-American Roads in the nation. Our favourite highlights...
The Magnificent Mile®: Over 13 blocks and hundreds of exciting stores on North Michigan’s Magnificent Mile® offers some of North America’s finest shopping.
Springfield: Visit the friendly State Capital where you can experience President Abraham Lincoln’s legacy by visiting The Old State Capitol and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
The Shawnee National Forest: A well kept secret nestled between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers with a spectacular landscape featuring rolling hills, forests, open lands, lakes, beaches, creeks and rugged bluffs.
64 The Great Lakes Illinois’ Great River Road
DAYS: Follow in the footsteps of early French explorers ‘Les Voyageurs’ by travelling 765 12 through Illinois’ natural river country. miles
Day 1 to 3 - Chicago Along this thirty-three mile The ‘Windy City’ is a world-class stretch that is rich in history are destination, with its stunning the towns of Elsah and Grafton, architecture, endless shopping the replication of the Piasa bird and renowned museums. Explore that explorers Marquette and the Magnificent Mile - a veritable Joliet discovered in 1673, and the Today over 85 percent of the mecca for shoppers. Be sure to statue to the world’s tallest man town is on the National Register also take in the Field Museum, - Robert Wadlow. of Historic Places and has been Millennium Park, The Art Institute Highlights: Don‘t miss the Lewis noted as one of the Top 10 of Chicago and Shedd Aquarium. and Clark State Historic Site Most Romantic Small Towns in Savor Michelin starred cuisine that tells their story in Illinois North America. and browse works of art that at Camp River Dubois. Stand in Highlights: Don’t miss the Apple begin in museums and spill into awe of the Mississippi River River Fort in Elizabeth. Ulysses S. city squares and lakeside parks. at the National Great Rivers Grant, the 18th President of the Highlights: The history of Museum at the Melvin Price United States, settled here after Chicago and Illinois really comes Locks and Dam (#26). the Civil War and his home is a alive when you take the Chicago Days 7 & 8 - Peoria State Historic Site. Architecture Foundation’s 158 mi. Start your visit at Architectural River Cruise. Day 11 - Rockford the Riverfront Visitors Center, 77 mi. A short drive through Days 4 & 5 - Springfield housed in one of the oldest rolling hills and small towns 202 mi. Cruise down Route building in Peoria. Explore the takes you to Rockford. Don’t 66 and explore the fun, small Riverfront, the site of popular miss the Burpee Museum, home towns along the Mother Road on festivals, and home to the to Jane the teenage t-Rex. your way to Springfield, Illinois’ newly opened Peoria Riverfront History also comes to life at capital. You can relive President Museum, featuring a 3-D theater the late 19th century village at Abraham Lincoln’s legacy as and planetarium. Midway Village Museum. you explore his home and law Highlight: You’ll want to take a For outdoor adventure, go office, the Old State Capitol, his cruise on the Spirit of Peoria and kayaking along the Rock River tomb and the Abraham Lincoln enjoy the scenic views on the or biking through Rock Cut Presidential Library and Museum. Illinois River. State Park. Rockford also has Also visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s a variety of affordable, high Dana-Thomas House. Days 9 & 10 - Galena 154 mi. Travel back up the quality golf courses. Highlights: Don’t miss Bill Shea’s Great River Road to Galena. Highlight: Stroll through Route 66 Gas Station Museum, The Mississippi River played an The Anderson Japanese as well as stop for a Cozy Dog integral part in Galena’s history Garden, named ‘The Best in and see a movie at Route 66 and growth. In the early 1800’s North America’. Twin Drive-In Movie Theater. this already bustling town grew Day 6 - Alton/Grafton quickly with the discovery of Day 12 - Chicago & Home 89 mi. Another morning 85 mi. Continue down Route lead in the surrounding hills. at leisure exploring Rockford 66 to the Alton area and see the before you head back to confluence of three rivers - the Chicago O’Hare International Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri. Airport later today.
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DAYS: The Ultimate American Road trip! Journey over 2000 miles from Chicago 2475 17 to Los Angeles through America’s West. miles
Days 1 & 2 - Chicago Day 6 - Oklahoma City Arrive into Chicago, packed with 320 mi. Continue following vibrant trendy neighbourhoods, Route 66 through small towns world famous museums and and farmland through the Day 11 - Holbrook home to the ‘Magnificent Mile’. southeast corner of Kansas and 230 mi. Take a short side trip then finally onto Oklahoma City, to Acoma Pueblo, the ancient Route 66 Highlights: Stand on the state Capital. Sky City dating back to 1250. In the corner of Michigan Ave and Arizona take a detour through Adams St - the official beginning Route 66 Highlight: Claremore’s The Petrified Forest National Park. of Route 66. Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Route 66 Highlights: Holbrook’s Day 3 - Springfield, IL Day 7 - Amarillo trading posts and colourful motels 204 mi. Head southwest 258 mi. As you continue that still line the old Route 66. into America’s Heartland to along The Mother Road, stop Springfield, Illinois - birthplace of in El Reno to see Fort Reno Day 12 - Grand Canyon Abraham Lincoln and home to the established in 1874 to protect the 188 mi. One of the worlds Route 66 Mother Road Festival Cheyenne and Araphoe Indians. greatest natural wonders, the held every year in September. Continue to Amarillo in the ‘Lone magnificent Grand Canyon Star’ State of Texas. awaits today. Route 66 Highlights: Visit Bill O Shea’s Route 66 Gas Station Route 66 Highlights: Stop in Route 66 Highlights: For the best Museum, an icon of Route 66. Clinton visit the Route 66 viewpoints along the South Rim Museum with it’s vintage cars enjoy the 25-mile Desert View Day 4 - St Louis and memorabilia. scenic self-drive. 98 mi. Welcome to America’s great ‘Gateway City’, where you Day 8 - Las Vegas, NM Days 13 & 14 - can ride to the top of the amazing 237 mi. Just West of Amarillo Las Vegas, NV 630-foot Gateway Arch, which lies the legendary ‘Cadillac 294 mi. Welcome to the dominates the city’s skyline. Ranch’ where 10 cadillacs have city that provides non-stop been half buried nose down as entertainment. Take a helicopter Route 66 Highlights: On the way a homage to the road. Stop at trip over the strip or tour the stop in at a trading post and pick Midpoint café in Adrian, located world-famous Hoover Dam. up some Route 66 souvenirs. at an equal distance to both Route 66 Highlights: Stop at Day 5 - Springfield, MO Chicago and Los Angeles. Seligman - once a bustling town 219 mi. As you depart, on America’s Mother Road. stop in at Ted Drewes for his Days 9 & 10 - Albuquerque 120 miles. On the road today famous Frozen Custard before Days 15 & 16 - Los Angeles stop in Santa Fe the oldest continuing through Missouri, the 307 mi. You’re almost there! capital in North America, before land of Mark Twain. Route 66 becomes Santa Monica you continue to Albuquerque - Boulevard and travels through Route 66 Highlights: Take a side New Mexico’s ‘Big City’. Hollywood and Beverly Hills trip to visit Meramec Caverns, Route 66 Highlight: The until it ends at the Santa Monica the most promoted attraction on colourful Indian crafts Market Boardwalk and the Pacific Ocean. Route 66. held daily in front of the Palace Route 66 Highlights: Stop for a of the Governors. photo at The End of The Trail Sign. Day 17 - Home
66 The Great Lakes Other States
With 50 Diverse and exciting states to choose from we’ve tried to showcase some of our favourites. However, there are still many more destinations in the USA that we arrange tailor made trips to including:
Texas Hawaii
An exciting year round destination, with consistent temperatures beautiful Hawaii offers a tropical landscape of palm-fringed beaches, fiery Over 700 miles wide and 800 miles long, Texas volcanoes, dramatic cliffs and verdant valleys. is one state that is worthy of your entire holiday! Visit Oahu where you can stay on Waikiki - the The swampy, forested east is more like Louisiana world’s most famous beach and visit the sunken than the pretty Hill Country or the agricultural USS Arizona at Pearl Harbour. plains of the northern Panhandle, and the tropical Gulf Coast has little in common with the The island of Hawaii - ‘The Big Island’ gets mountainous deserts of the west. bigger day by day, thanks to the spectacular eruption of its youngest volcano, Kilauea. Also, Texas isn’t just about glittering famous cities like Dallas and Houston, it’s also home to Visit beautiful unspoilt Maui – a popular spectacular National Parks like The Big Bend honeymoon destination and home to Lahaina - where the Rio Grand rushes through dramatic an early nineteenth century whaling port that’s canyons in a remote wilderness. among the most historic towns in Hawaii. For the more energetic visit Kauai and hike the Kalalau Take time to explore this geographically diverse Trail, from where you can admire the incredible state of more than 128 cities with a rich cultural Na Pali coastline. heritage and a diverse population.
Alaska Alaska is the ultimate adventure for anyone who loves nature and the great outdoors. Known for its amazing scenery, outdoor adventures and wildlife experiences, if you’re looking to spot some bears, have a wild sea kayaking adventure, or even climb a glacier then it’s the place for you! Must sees include Denali National Park. This is Alaska’s best National Park and offers spectacular mountain scenery and incomparable wildlife-spotting opportunities.
For more details about holiday ideas to these three unique and exciting States, or any other destination in the USA please call us on (01892) 779900 or email [email protected]
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Edmunton LABRADOR ONTARIO QUÉBEC Calgary Winnipeg Vancouver Québec NEWFOUNDLAND City Montreal USA Ottawa PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Toronto NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA Canada
Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, Canada is almost unimaginably vast, with great tracts of the country uninhabited and still completely unspoiled.
Like its neighbour to the south, modern Canada is a spectrum of cultures, and an ethnic mosaic of immigrant groups, as well as the native peoples. Instead of being defined by states, Canada is instead divided into ten provinces and three northern territories. Its archetypal vistas of the Rockies’ lakes and peaks, endless forests and the prairies are complimented by equally stunning landscapes in the south west corner, where desert and rainforests lie close together, as well as beautiful fjords and lush orchards in the east.
In most of the southern part of Canada, where the majority of the population lives, spring, summer and autumn are good seasons for road trips. The Rocky Mountains are the exception. The mountain lakes thaw only at the end of May, and a few of them look their turquoise best only after the first week of June. So the season for touring in the Canadian Rockies is shorter than it is in places that are at a lower elevation.
Winter and early spring are mainly a good to time to visit for the skiing season. Although the larger cities, like Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, For more information have enough museums, art galleries, theatres and shops to entertain about any holiday to Canada, or a other winter visitors. quotation for any of the featured holiday ideas please telephone us With a wide range or regions and provinces to visit and different holiday on (01892) 779900 types to experience, Canada has something to offer every type of visitor. or email [email protected] Whether you are looking for a fly drive, an adventure by rail, a Wildlife tour or a city break, the following pages offer just a small selection of the many different Canadian holiday ideas that we can tailor for you.
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DAYS: Experience the amazing beauty of the Canadian Rockies, British Columbia’s High Country 2488 19 and Coastal regions of Western Canada. km
Days 1 & 2 - Vancouver Highlights: Cave and Basin With a spectacular setting, National Historic Site and the and a multi cultural ambience, Banff Gondola. Vancouver is famous for Stanley Days 8 & 9 - Jasper Park, Chinatown, Historical 292 km. Follow the Bow Gastown, the markets of Granville Valley Parkway, to Lake Louise Island and the famous shopping and then onto Moraine Lake. district of Robson Street. Your scenic drive today takes you Day 14 - Parksville Highlights: Grouse Mountain through the spine of the Canadian 108 km + Ferry. Depart Skyride and Capilano Canyon Rockies, with sights such as Whistler along the Sea to Sky and Suspension Bridge. Glaciers and Lakes providing the Highway to Horseshoe Bay before backdrop to your journey. Days 3 & 4 - Penticton crossing to Vancocuver Island, through fjord like waters with 210 km. Travel through the Highlights: Ride the Ice Explorer mountains blanketed with virgin Coastal Mountains and Manning at the Columbia Icefield. Visit forests and glaciated peaks. Provincial Park to Penticton, at Athabasca Falls and stunning the lower end of Okanagan Lake Maligne Lake, one of the most Highlights: Cascading amidst the lush orchards and photographed in the world. Shannon Falls. vineyards of the Okanagan Valley. Days 10 & 11 - Wells Gray Days 15 & 16 - Highlights: Touring some of the Provincial Park Tofino/Ucluelet regions vineyards and relaxing on 318 km. Head along the 221 km. Depart for lovely the beaches of Lake Okanagan. scenic Yellowhead Highway and Tofino on the rugged West take in the breathtaking vistas Day 5 - Revelstoke Coast. Walk along the famed of the steep-walled gorges Long Beach, with it’s miles 210 km. Enjoy a relaxing and crashing falls of the North of pristine sandy beach and morning in Penticton and a last Thompson River. pounding surf, or explore the chance to explore the Okanagan rainforests on a selection of well Valley before you depart for the Highlights: The endless photo groomed trails. Revelstoke area. opportunities of the Park. Highlights: A Whale Watch Cruise Highlights: The leisurely drive Days 12 & 13 - Whistler through the Clayoquot Sound. past waterfalls, towering peaks 421 km. This charming and beautiful lakes en route. European inspired alpine resort is Days 17 & 18 - Victoria nestled between world renowned Days 6 & 7 - Banff Area 313 km. Travel back to the Whistler and Blackcomb East Coast of the Island and 285 km. Cross into Alberta, Mountains, where you can south to Victoria - famed for it’s over the Great Divide and enter indulge in year round activities. lovely architecture and British Yoho National Park. Enjoy sights traditions such as Afternoon tea. along the way such as 380 Highlight: Take the Gondola to metre high Takakkaw Falls and, Whistler Mountain’s sub-alpine, Highlights: World famous Kicking Horse Pass. Marvel at and then rise again over 7000 Butchart Gardens. aptly named Emerald Lake on feet via the open chairlift for your way to the Mountain town unbelievable views of glaciers, Day 19 - Vancouver/Home 110 km. Leave Victoria to of Banff where you will spend the extinct volcanoes and snow catch the ferry back to the next few days exploring. capped peaks. mainland, ready to fly home.
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DAYS: The ultimate tour of Canada’s East, combining Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec 2060 15 with Niagara Falls and New York State. km
Days 1& 2 - Toronto Day 6 - Alexandria Bay Canada’s largest city is an exciting 249 km. Continue north west mix of cultures and tastes. First along the St Lawrence Seaway to class shopping, restaurants and Alexandria Bay and The Thousand entertainment, as well as an Islands. This incredibly beautiful Day 11 - Trois Rivieres abundance of museums and area of 1,600-plus islands was 126 km. Located at the galleries, parks and gardens make first discovered by French confluence of the Saint-Maurice it a great place to start your trip. explorers in the 16th century. and Saint Lawrence Rivers, Trois Highlight: Ride to the top of the Highlights: Fascinating Boldt Rivières is the second oldest CN Tower and stand on the glass Castle and Yacht House. French-speaking city in North floor or for the more daring - America. With a charming walk the edge OUTSIDE! Days 7 & 8 - Montreal historic quarter, Parisian-style 249 km. Montreal is the cafés, and quaint boutiques it’s a Day 3 - Niagara Falls second largest French speaking joy to discover on foot. 132 km. Head east towards city in the world and this reflects the mighty Niagara - the in the lifestyle, architecture and, Highlights: The Old prison is second largest falls on earth. more importantly the food! now a top tourist attraction with Here American, Bridal Veil and Spend time exploring this vibrant guided tours by ex-inmates. Canadian Falls all collide and city, host to year round festivals Days 12 & 13 - Ottawa collectively become Niagara. with it’s unique combination 327 km. Continue to the of French charm and a North Highlight: Get up close to the capital city of Ottawa, where American lifestyle. falls on the ‘Maid of the Mist’ you can visit the Parliament Boat Tour. Highlights: Notre Dame Basilica Buildings, the Canadian Museum and The Botannical Gardens. of Civilisation or take a boat trip Days 4 & 5 - The Finger along the city’s inter-connecting Lake Region Days 9 & 10 - Quebec City rivers and canals. 268 km. From Niagara, travel 250 km. Spend your day east through New York State to exploring North America’s only Highlights: Visit the impressive the stunning Finger Lakes region - walled city. Experience the charm Canadian War Museum and stroll one of the area’s well kept secrets. of ‘Old France’, with winding along the famous Rideau Canal. This whole region is made up cobblestone streets, quaint Day 14 - Kingston of several freshwater lakes with boutiques and restaurants housed 195 km. Travel west to the pretty shorelines dotted with in buildings over 800 years old. historic town of Kingston, known many impressive wineries and an Outside of the walls you can visit for its markets and striking 19th- equal number of good restaurants. the Citadel, the Plains of Abraham century limestone architecture. and the Museum of Civilisation. With a solar-powered library, Highlights: Visit Wolfe Island on waterfalls, gorges, and an Ivy- Highlights: Treat yourself to the free ferry. League university, lovely Ithaca afternoon tea at The Chateau has no shortage of attractions. Frontenac. Day 15 - Toronto/Home 263 km. Take a leisurely drive Highlights: More restaurants per back to Toronto where you will capita than NYC. drop off your hire car and fly home.
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DAYS: An exciting self drive tour for those wishing to combine the majestic 3601 22 Canadian Rockies with Montana and Idaho. km
Day 1 - Calgary Highlights: Touring the regions Welcome to modern, vineyards and relaxing on the dynamic Calgary, situated beaches of Lake Okanagan. Days 15 to 17 - Yellowstone on the banks of the Bow River Days 9 & 10 - and close to Alberta’s 270 km. America’s oldest Coeur D’Alene National Park boasts an incredible majestic Rocky Mountains. Coeur d’Alene is the 416 km. array of natural phenomenon - hub of the Panhandle region of Highlights: Calgary Tower & the colourful hot springs, bubbling northern Idaho. Spend time on Annual Stampede. mud pools and over 300 geysers the 3,000 ft lakefront boardwalk, such as Old Faithful. Days 2 & 3 - Banff or get out on the lake for some 129 km. Leave the rolling water based activities. Highlights: The Grand Canyon of foothills of the Canadian Prairies Yellowstone River. and face the spectacular Highlight: An evening stroll at Canadian Rockies, as you head sunset through Tubbs Hill, a Day 18 - Helena to the Mountain town of Banff. beautiful 120-acre wood. 291 km. Montana’s delightful capital city, was home to one Highlights: Enjoy a dip at Upper Day 11 - Lewiston of the richest gold strikes - Another centre of Hot Mineral Springs. 187 km. Last Chance Gulch. History recreational activity and steeped has left Helena with a wealth Days 4 & 5 - Jasper in history, Lewiston traces its of interesting monuments and 289 km. Visit lovely Lakes beginnings to 1805 and the historic architecture. Louise and Moraine before Lewis and Clark Expedition. slowly continuing your scenic Highlight: Take a trip on the Last A Jet Boat trip drive through the spine of Highlights: Chance train tour. the Canadian Rockies to the through the rapids to Hells mountain town of Jasper. Canyon, the deepest canyon in Days 19 to 20 - North America. Whitefish & Glacier NP Highlights: The Ice Explorer at 335 km. A landscape of the Columbia Icefield. Days 12 & 13 - Missoula rugged mountains, spectacular This friendly 347 km. lakes, forests and alpine Day 6 - Clearwater/ college town is renowned for its meadows await you in 1500 Wells Grey National Park arts and culture, as well as its miles of scenic wilderness and 317 km. Head along the natural beauty. scenic Yellowhead Highway and solitude. Few places on earth are take in the breathtaking vistas Highlights: Rattlesnake National quite this beautiful. Recreation Area and Wilderness. of the steep-walled gorges Highlights: The breathtaking and crashing falls of the North Day 14 - Butte Going-to-the-Sun Highway. Thompson River. 194 km. Butte’s gold rush Day 21 - Lethbridge past is evident in its vintage Highlights: The Park’s many 256 km. Cross back over sign and historic buildings, and photo opportunities. the border into Alberta, and boasts some of the country’s onto the town of Lethbridge. Days 7 & 8 - Penticton best collections of Victorian 363 km. Arrive into architecture, as well as preserved Day 22 - Calgary/Home Penticton, at the lower end of gems from the early 20th century. 205 km. Continue to Calgary Okanagan Lake amidst the lush ready to fly home this evening. orchards and vineyards of the Highlight: Take a narrated Trolley Okanagan Valley. tour of the town.
72 Canada Unique Nova Scotia
DAYS: Full of rich history and interesting local culture. Visit Nova Scotia to enjoy the 1710 16 serenity, stunning landscapes and wildlife. km
Days 1 & 2 - Halifax renowned for its hiking trails, Welcome to Halifax - Nova Scotia’s as well as being a haven for provincial capital. Centred around bird watchers, golfers, cyclists, the picturesque waterfront, this canoeists and naturalists alike. Days 11 to 13 - Baddeck/ Cape Breton attractive city is full of art galleries, Highlights: Walk on the Ocean 265 km. Time to enjoy the shops, museums, restaurants and floor at Hopewell Rocks and western shore of Cape Breton sidewalk cafes. witness the highest tides in Island along the Ceilidh Trail. the world. Highlights: Halifax Harbour, Highlights include the Provincial Citadel Hill, Historic Properties, Day 7 - Summerside Parks at Long Point, Port Hood Bedford Basin and Point 232 km. Continue along and Margaree Harbour. Then Pleasant Park. the Acadian Coastal Drive onto slowly explore the famous Cabot Day 3 - Lunenberg the Confederation Bridge to Trail, one of the most spectacular drives in all of Canada. The trail 100 km. Drive south along Prince Edward Island. On arrival the Lighthouse Route and stop to in Summerside visit the stately winds around the rocky splendour visit Peggy’s Cove, a picturesque homes that grace the downtown of Cape Breton’s northern shore, fishing village, and home to the residential core - once home to ascending to the incredible most visited lighthouse in Nova many a wealthy ship builder. plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Explore some of the Scotia. Continue on to lively Highlight: Visit Spinakers Landing Lunenburg, a unique town in 26 miles of hiking trails through on the attractive waterfront, mountain and coastal landscapes. terms of architecture and now a bringing the shipbuilding era alive. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlight: The famous Cabot Trail. Days 8 & 9 - Charlottetown Highlights: Birthplace of the 62 km. Depart Summerside Day 14 - Louisbourg Bluenose, built in 1921. along the Blue Heron Scenic 109 km. Continue to Day 4 - Digby Drive to delightful Charlottetown, Louisbourg, home to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic 158 km. En route to Digby capital of P.E.I. Enjoy a city explore some of Kejimkujik tour taking in the sights of Site, the largest historical National Park with it’s trails and Charlottetown Harbour, the reconstruction in North America. some of the best canoeing in Governor’s Mansion and the Day 15 - Liscomb Mills University of P.E.I. Atlantic Canada. Digby itself 307 km. Today follow the boasts spectacular views of Highlights: The pretty historic Fleur-de-Lis Trail and the Bras the Annapolis Basin as well as village of Victoria and the Fort d’Or Lakes Trail. Cross the Canso offering great Whale Watching. Amherst-Port-La-Joye National Causeway and continue along the Marine Drive, which follows Highlights: Visit postcard pretty Historic Site. Annapolis Royal, en route. the eastern shore through many Day 10 - Tatamagouche picturesque villages. Days 5 & 6 - 184 km. Continue on through Fundy National Park the Hills and Harbours region to Highlight: The living history museum of Sherbrooke Village. 123 km. Take the early 3 hr Wood Islands ferry terminal. Take the short scenic ferry across to ferry crossing to Saint John, NB Day 16 - Halifax/Home Caribou and follow the Sunrise and follow the Fundy Coastal 170 km. Depart Liscomb Trail to vibrant Tatamagouche. Drive to the Park. With it’s steep Mills and take a leisurely drive coastal cliffs, forest clad hills, Highlight: The old Victorian homes. back to Halifax. and deep rich valleys, Fundy is
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From viewing Grizzly Bears in Knight Inlet Lodge, British Columbia to Wolf Tracking British Columbia in Yellowstone, or the Ultimate Knight Inlet Lodge is one of adventure travelling into the the few places in the world remote heart of Canada to see where magnificent wildlife, Polar Bears, there is a Wildlife scenery and native culture can Adventure with your name on it. be experienced in one location. Royle Safaris Polar Bears of Situated in the heart of the By teaming up with one of the Churchill, Manitoba Great Bear Rainforest, guests most experienced and passionate local guides in Montana, Royle Journey to Churchill by Canada’s at the lodge can view Grizzlies Safaris have a 100% record in Hudson Bay and see the and stunning scenery amidst finding and watching wild wolves magnificent Polar Bears in their tree lined shores and snow in Yellowstone. Their secret natural habitat. capped mountains. weapon is their local guide, who, Travel in safety and comfort Yellowstone National Park with over 40 years of experience The USA is not usually top of aboard a huge Tundra Buggy guiding wildlife and cultural most peoples’ lists of wildlife to get a close up view of these tours of Yellowstone and Glacier watching destinations but with amazing and beautiful creatures. National Parks, has a wealth of Yellowstone National Park Located in the centre of Canada, knowledge. We can offer tours constantly one of the best places Manitoba’s untouched natural to Yellowstone in Spring, Autumn in the world for top mammal beauty will leave you captivated. and Winter, and also have great species, we want to share it With a diverse landscape of success in seeing interactions with you. From awesome top prairie farmland, arctic tundra between wolves and both black level predators to huge herds of and Canadian Shield, it’s a land and brown bears. of infinite possibilities. Here grazers the central prairies and For those that are interested you can make friends with the forests of America are up there in learning more about the majestic polar bear and also with any wildlife watching and Yellowstone Ecosystem, we can take in the vibrant culture of the safari destination in the world. also arrange a visit to the private capital city, Winnipeg. Wolf watching and Bear watching collection of scats and skulls are both top activities inside the (as well as numerous specialist world’s oldest national park, but materials and wolf identification there are also large populations charts) put together and owned of bison (brought back from the by the number 1 large Carnivore brink of extinction), elk, moose, Biologist in the world Dr. James black bears, white-tailed deer Halfpenny. We offer the most and many other species. comprehensive wolf watching These all make Yellowstone tours of Yellowstone, and for National Park a real equivalent to anyone wanting to see ‘man’s any of the famous parks of East best friend’ in the wild, it’s a must. and Southern Africa!
For Prices and Full Details of any of our suggested Wildlife Experiences please telephone us on (01892) 779900 or email [email protected]
74 Wildlife Experiences Planes, Trains & Automobiles
The Rocky Mountaineer There’s no better way to tour Canada than aboard a train! For the trip of a lifetime, choose from one of Rocky Mountaineers’s 45 exciting and unique train vacation packages, on four distinctive rail routes. Three of which journey into the Canadian Rockies and one spectacular 3½ hour train excursion, formerly known as Whistler Mountaineer, from Vancouver to Whistler. This luxurious train travels by daylight through the beauty of Canada’s West and is the best way to experience the majestic Canadian Rockies, Banff and Jasper - in a UNESCO World Heritage site.
For more information about The Rocky Mountaineer, it’s various routes and itineraries, along with details of it’s three unique levels of service - Red Leaf, Silver Leaf and Gold Leaf please call us on the number below.
In Western Canada, VIA Rail Rockies and the Pacific provides a year-round service Toronto – Vancouver (The Canadian) on board the legendary Jasper – Prince Rupert Canadian train between Toronto Prairies and Northern Manitoba and Vancouver three times Winnipeg – Churchill per week. They also operate The Pas Pukatawagan regional services in the West, between Jasper, Alberta and Ontario and Quebec Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Toronto – Montreal/Ottawa/Niagara and between Winnipeg and Ottawa – Montreal VIA Rail Canada Churchill, Manitoba. Montreal – Quebec City If you are looking for a Canadian In the Ontario - Quebec Atlantic Canada Rail Adventure but your budget Corridor, intercity passengers Montreal – Halifax won’t stretch to The Rocky can enjoy a fast, convenient and Mountaineer, then we have the affordable service. Additionally answer right here. there is a service six times per week between Montreal and VIA Rail operates up to 497 Halifax on board the Ocean. trains weekly on 12,500 km of track, serving 450 communities Here’s a selection of the most across the country, from coast to popular Canadian routes coast and north to Hudson Bay. operated by VIA Rail Services:
For a price on any Canadian Rail Journey or Tour, or advice how to plan your own Rail Adventure please telephone us on (01892) 779900 or email [email protected]
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As distances in the United States are often great, it’s essential to carefully plan how you’ll get from one place to another, maximising the time you’ll have there. For example, sometimes you may wish to drive part of your planned route yourself and then take the train on a longer leg of your journey. That way you can sit back, relax and watch the ever changing scenery from the train window without missing anything. After all, trains are the most spacious and comfortable mode of transport, as well as being one of the greenest and most stress free too.
With more than 30 routes serving over 500 destinations in 45 different states, Amtrak’s 21,000 Seattle - Portland - Spokane - St Paul & mile route system connects many of America’s towns Minneapolis - Chicago and cities, with its sightseeing windows offering From the beautiful Cascade Mountains or the unparalleled panoramas of this great country. Whether spectacular Columbia River Gorge through you are visiting big cities, small towns or some places Glacier National Park, high desert and Big Sky you can only see by rail, Amtrak can take you there. country, the plains of North Dakota, past the Twin Chicago - Salt Lake City - San Francisco Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, to North Dakota The California Zephyr® takes you from the Midwest’s and the sights and sounds of Chicago, the Empire ® Windy City across the American heartland through Builder is one of the most majestic routes in the ® Denver, over the front ranges of the Rockies, Amtrak system. through the Continental Divide, Glenwood Canyon, Chicago - St Louis - Little Rock - Dallas - the Utah desert and the High Sierras to the City by San Antonio - Los Angeles the Bay, San Francisco. The Texas Eagle® takes you from the City of Big Shoulders to the historic Alamo of San Antonio and on to the flash of Hollywood on the Sunset Limited®. With through cars tri-weekly, discover the spectacular scenery, geology, history and thriving cities that are uniquely American. New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC - Atlanta - New Orleans The Crescent® takes you on a journey through the Northeast cityscapes, shining Blue Ridge foothills, historic Civil War battlefields, the heart of the American South to the shimmering Louisiana bayou country.
For a price or advice how to plan your own rail adventure please call us on (01892) 779900 or email [email protected]
76 Planes, Trains & Automobiles City Breaks With so many exciting short break destinations to choose from, here are our top four favourite USA City Break suggestions:
New York Washington DC From Park Avenue to Times Square and from China America’s capital is packed with famous sights Town to Little Italy, New York takes some beating such as The Capitol Building and The White House, for round the clock excitement. Shop until you drop as well as being home to some of the world’s best and visit World famous museums including MOMA known (and free) museums and galleries, including and The Guggenheim, before you head up the the Smithsonian Institution, The National Gallery of Empire State Building or take a boat ride out to the Art and the International Spy Museum. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Visit the haunting Vietnam and Korean Veterans Take in a Broadway show, and eat out at some of Memorials, or across the river, only a short metro the city’s many diverse restaurants. New York is a stop away, you will find the Arlington Cemetery. city that never sleeps, and one that we guarantee Enjoy the many restaurants in Foggy Bottom or you will love. Colonial Georgetown with its great shopping.
Boston Chicago Put on your walking shoes and explore friendly The “Windy City” is a breathtakingly beautiful, Boston on the Freedom Trail, a 3-mile walking tour modern city that boasts one of the world’s most of 16 historic sites. Take the ‘T’ to visit Harvard and spectacular skylines and one of its tallest buildings Cambridge where you can shop in the many stores - the 110-storey Sears Tower. With 29 miles of in the Galleria. See the River on a Duck Tour before lakeshore, elegant, world class shopping on the you soak up the ‘Covent Garden style’ atmosphere Magnificent Mile, and a huge variety of attractions, of Quincy Market. museums, and exhibitions it is the perfect short break destination. The city is also famed for it’s wonderful micro breweries, friendly nightlife, seafood restaurants, Music is also a big part of the city, with the Chicago and numerous museums and art galleries. Symphony Orchestra, and last but certainly not least the massive jazz and blues scene.
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Why not have your wedding ceremony in one of the most Romantic and Iconic locations in the world - New York City. Whether it’s just the bride and groom, or with fifty flown in friends, your wedding in NYC will be the most memorable experience of your life!
For over ten years, Ultimate USA Here are a few ideas you weddings have co ordinated might like: more weddings in New York than Sun & Snow: A great combination anybody, building their reputation for any Winter wedding. Spend a on the level of service that each week on the slopes in Colorado bride and groom deserves. or the Eastern USA before flying For more information about to the romantic Hawaiian Islands Ultimate USA Weddings and for some sun and exploration. other Wedding Ideas in the Self Drive and Cruise: Why not USA please telephone us follow one of our popular Deep on (01892) 779900 South Fly Drive itineraries and or email [email protected] then board a week long cruise from New Orleans or Miami.
Honeymoons Early Autumn Honeymooners Weddings Getting Married? Not a big beach can take advantage of the Tie the knot with a backdrop of lover & therefore want something spectacular fall colours in New Central Park, Top of the Rock, a little different? England or Canada, whilst late The Empire State building, Grand Choose from any of our featured Autumn is a perfect time to visit Central, Brooklyn Bridge or itineraries, and let us add some Washington DC, The Capital even have a roof top wedding special touches to make it Region and The Carolinas. These overlooking the entire skyline. a honeymoon to remember. regions all offer a wide range of Ultimate USA provide a “hands Alternatively we can tailor make small and romantic Inns too. on” concierge service by your dream honeymoon itinerary Alternatively, why not spend personally assisting couples in especially for you. your honeymoon surrounded obtaining their marriage license by the spectacular scenery (and to organising the wedding some of the wildlife too) in the location, a bridal bouque, Canadian or American Rockies - photography and videography, or be greedy and see both! limousines and vintage checker cabs. Not forgetting those other For more information about any important factors - hair and of our Honeymoon Ideas in the makeup, a celebration lunch or USA or Canada please telephone dinner, music for your wedding us on (01892) 779900 and a wedding cake. or email [email protected]
78 Weddings & Honeymoons / Family Itineraries An introduction to our Family Itineraries
Having a family, however young your children are doesn’t mean you have to compromise on any element of your dream holiday to America or Canada.
Therefore, with families in mind From experience we know these we have created an exciting important factors combined range of self drive itineraries to determine the overall enjoyment include some of the most child- of any trip for children and friendly destinations in North parents alike. America – but without the long AmeriCan & Worldwide Travel If you are travelling with mileage that other similar fly understand that taking a long children and looking for some drive itineraries cover. haul family holiday together inspiration, why not give Each of our chosen hotels in can sometimes become us a call and ask us about our selection of tours have been expensive, so we offer you the recommending you the right handpicked because of the chance to significantly save holiday to one of the following things that are important to you, money on your accommodation exciting destinations: such as spacious family rooms, costs, by 2 adults simply sharing California child friendly hotels and their a room with up to 2 children facilities, as well as the hotel’s under the age of 12 at no extra Arizona location in relation to attractions cost, where available. Yellowstone & the Rockies and activities. From suggesting the most New England conveniently timed flights, to Oregon recommending the best value The Capital Region accommodation, to pre booking Eastern Canada your flights seats and child meals on the plane, we endeavour to do The Canadian Rockies everything we can from start to finish to make your family holiday the most enjoyable and relaxing it can be.
If you would like more information or advice on how to plan the ideal holiday for your family in the USA or Canada, please contact us on the details below.
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Cruise America have been Access… Your motor home gives renting motor homes (or RV’s you access to all main tourist – Recreational Vehicles) for 40 areas. When visiting the National years. So with their extensive Parks, you are able to overnight experience, over 30 International within the grounds of the parks rental locations, top of the range and usually at a minimal cost, motor homes built especially unlike the hotels there that are for the RV rental market and often typically expensive. unrivalled service standards, Campgrounds If you drive a manual vehicle at they are the ideal choice. home, it will take you seconds With over 16,000 campgrounds to get the hang of forgetting There are so many benefits to in North America to choose your left foot and just using the hiring a motor home that it is from, you’ll have no shortage on/off pedals – the power and hard to list them all, but here of places to stay. Ranging from the brake. are a few: full service resorts with pools to camping in the great outdoors in From our own experience, Freedom… There is no other the National Parks like Yosemite, the vehicle length has never holiday type that gives you which has 13 campgrounds and been a problem – it just seems such freedom. Stay in one place Yellowstone which has 12. to follow you! Just be sure to for as long or as little time as make your turns wide. The you fancy, with no set times Prices vary from approx $40 for vehicle width takes a little while for breakfast or dinner, and no a KOA (www.koa.com) to to get used to, but by day two unpacking every day. $10-$20 for a National Park you will be driving your RV like (www.recreation.gov). Flexibility… You could choose a professional. Pre booking in peak season is to follow any of our suggested highly recommended. The first key to good value itineraries, design your own renting of a Cruise America itinerary or just take to the With 40 years experience in or Cruise Canada vehicle is open road and go where your renting and manufacturing knowing that our pricing is heart desires. their own motorhomes, Cruise based on availability. When we America know exactly what Price… Although hotels may have more vehicles available, the renters require to make their seem relatively cheap when you price will be cheaper; and when motorhome holiday as easy book in, there are always the we have more vehicles available as possible. They now custom additional costs that everyone in a certain category, you may build just four motorhome types forgets about until they arrive find a larger vehicle is cheaper so it is easy for you to choose – meals, drinks, tips, and than a small one. The second the right vehicle depending on resort charges amongst them. key is to understand that the the number of people in your Compare this to an RV, where EARLIER you book, the more party, length of vacation and it is literally home from home, availability there will typically your individual needs. All Cruise giving you much more freedom. be – and hence the cheaper the America vehicles come with price will be. power steering, power brakes and automatic transmission.
80 Motorhomes Vehicles to choose from Cruise America offer four vehicles, all with petrol engines, as detailed below:
C19 Compact Motorhome C19 A recent addition to the fleet is our aerodynamic and fuel efficient C19. Cruise America’s ‘green machine’ is narrower and will fit into a car parking slot. It’s perfect for a couple with its large double bed over the cab, kitchen at the back and all those other facilities. If you have a young child, the dining table easily drops to make the dinette into a bed 3ft wide and 6ft long. Sleeps up to 2 Adults and a Child (Length 20’ 2”/6.15 metres) C25 Standard Motorhome Our medium size vehicle, the C25, has been a stalwart of fleet design for several years. With a rear corner double bed as well as a double bed over the cab it is ideal for two couples or a family of up to five – like the C25 C19 the dinette area easily converts to a single bed, 3ft wide and 6ft 6ins long. Sleeps family up to 5 (Length 24’ -25’/7.3-7.6 metres) C30 Large Motorhome The C30 vehicle is the largest motor home on our fleet. Its special feature is the large separate bedroom at the rear with its 5ft wide bed! There is also a double bed over the cab, a convertible sofa-bed and a convertible dinette bed. The shower is separate from the toilet/ basin as well in the C30. Sleeps family up to 7 (Length 29’ -30’/8.8-9.1 metres) E27 Intermediate Motorhome C30 While still very similar to our C Class RVs the E27 is built using lightweight, hi-strength composite materials benefitting clients further with improved drivability, reduced fuel consumption and cabin noise and re-designed cabin elements to maximise comfort including LED lighting throughout. There is a separate bedroom at the rear, double bed over the cab and convertible dinette bed. Sleeps family up to 5-6 (Length 28.5’/8.66 metres)
E27
El Monte RV is committed to quality products and services and provides the finest fleet of luxury motorhomes from Americas’ top manufacturers.
There are over 1800 deluxe motorhomes of all sizes and all of the El Monte RV motorhomes are professionally maintained and serviced to the highest standard. Every motorhome is fully self contained and offers a spacious, comfortable and well equipped home away from home. With an El Monte RV, you have the freedom of the open road and time to tour and stay in some of the most El Monte RV is one of the largest Motorhome outstanding places on this earth. Rental companies in the world. You can pick up your motorhome at one of 17 International rental El Monte RV motorhomes are prepared especially for locations covering all the key gateway cities you, ready to explore the highways and byways of throughout the USA. North America on your motorhome rental holiday.
When you call us on (01892) 779900 or email us at [email protected] we will quote you the best available price for your Motorhome rental time, including insurance and any additional extras.
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Interested in one of our itineraries but don’t want to drive yourselves? We are delighted to now be able to offer Private Group Tours for couples, families, or even small or larger groups of friends in a lot of different areas of the USA.
Whilst we traditionally specialise in tailor making bespoke fly drive itineraries to North America and Canada, we also book a wide range of well known and quality Escorted Tours. These include Tauck, APT, Allied T Pro, Globus, Titan, Trafalgar and Collette.
For more details or a quotation on a Small Private Group Tour or any of our Escorted Tours please email [email protected] or telephone (01892) 779900
82 Small Private Group Tours & Escorted Touring Explore more with
Avis car hire REASONS TO BOOK WITH AVIS Choice Customers choose from a wide range of models in our modern fleet, including small, family, luxury and convertibles.
Avis Preferred Avis Preferred customers get their vehicle keys within 3 minutes of reaching the counter.
Rapid Return Avis keep their customers moving with Rapid Return. Wireless technology allows With over 1500 locations across the USA and Canada, Avis vehicles to be returned in as is never far away. As one of the world’s leading car rental little as 60 seconds. companies, Avis is committed to providing great service and great value to their customers. Extras A wide range of extras including The Avis Fleet offers a wide variety of vehicles to choose from. GPS, child seats and one-way Whether you need a compact car, a family-friendly sedan or hire, all aimed at making car a minivan, we’ve got the perfect vehicle for you. With Avis Cool rental easier and more enjoyable. Cars, you can put yourself behind the wheel of a sporty convertible or a plush luxury car. Choose Your Vehicle
Compact Intermediate Full-Size Ford Focus or similar Chevrolet Cruze or similar Chevrolet Impala or similar
4-5 1-2 4-5 2-3 4-5 3-4
Intermediate SUV Convertible Minivan Ford Escape or similar Ford Mustang or similar Dodge Grand Caravan or similar
4-5 3-4 4 2-3 7 4-5
Car models mentioned are examples for each group, and are a small selection of vehicle types from a much wider range. Not all car groups are available at all locations. Makes, models and car groups may vary in Canada. Please contact us on (01892) 779900 for more advice and information about selecting the right vehicle type for your party size.
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9911 USA Advertorial_AW.indd 1 26/10/2012 16:30 Ski USA... Aspen/Snowmass Aspen attracts the rich and famous, but don’t let that put you off.
Yes, your flexible friend can take as big as Aspen’s three ski areas a hit, but it certainly doesn’t put together. Snowmass has have to. There’s something for been built for skiing, so almost most budgets. all accommodation is slopeside. Village But Snowmass’ village is not in the same league as Aspen Aspen’s charming Victorian for charm, atmosphere etc. town centre has been If staying in Aspen you’ll be beautifully restored and there’s getting on a shuttle most days • A lot of great skiing for all a huge variety of shops, bars to ski. If staying in Snowmass it abilities, great snow record, and restaurants. helps if you like a quieter time. wonderfully uncrowded slopes, Snowmass is 11 miles away. It’s a and Snowmass has the best all large modern resort with almost Accommodation round ski area in America. Aspen has plenty of hotels but all accommodation slopeside. It’s also a number of inns. These Why book Aspen/ quiet in the evenings and is not are not only cheaper but offer Snowmass through us unlike some of the big French a more homely atmosphere, • Aspen/Snowmass is a resorts in feel. with breakfast and après ski complicated resort to get to Choosing between Aspen buffets included. Snowmass is grips with if you haven’t been & Snowmass essentially a condo resort; some there before. You need Aspen has got almost the lot – are frankly overpriced, but we expert advice to help you charm, atmosphere; après ski, know all the best value ones. get the most from your first shopping, great restaurants. holiday there. There’s just one catch; it’s not Why book Aspen/ • Properties have different a ski-in/ski-out sort of place. Snowmass • Aspen is a very attractive, pricing structures; similar It has three small ski areas; atmospheric Old West town standard & location places can one in town, two a mile away. with great restaurants and vary enormously in price for Snowmass has in our opinion nightlife, and far more charming certain dates. We advise on the the best all round ski area in and classy than rival Vail. best value options for your trip. America, and it’s almost twice • There are numerous ways to get there. We give you all the journey options so you can decide which is most suited to you.
84 Ski USA Steamboat, Colorado Steamboat is one of those resorts everyone loves, regardless of ski ability or resort requirements.
You can’t really go wrong with it, shuttle but also many of the and we get a higher proportion non-slopeside properties of rave reviews of Steamboat also provide their own free from satisfied customers than private on-call shuttle service, any other resort. so whatever your budget, convenience can be high on your Why? Well, what are the three agenda in Steamboat. biggest “must haves” for a ski holiday for most people? Accommodation • Great all rounder which gets There’s a higher proportion Great snow, great slopes, great rave reviews from everyone we of excellent quality condos accommodation. And Steamboat send there. has all these in spades. in Steamboat than any other • Famed for its wonderful off- Village American resort. The top end condos are super luxurious, the piste tree skiing, and great for There is a modern slopeside mid-range condos would be top piste skiers too. village with all mod cons for ski of the range in most resorts, and convenience, where almost all the • Consistently good we’ve stayed in the cheapest accommodation is located, and accommodation, much of it condos in Steamboat and even a mile away is the atmospheric handy for the slopes. these are very nice. Frankly you old western town of Steamboat can’t go wrong. There are also • Pleasant old cattle town. Springs, which provides good hotels, from big luxury additional restaurants, bars and Why book Steamboat places to smaller cosy places. shops. The buildings are modern with us Being one of our favourite but built with aesthetic taste, Why Book Steamboat resorts, we’ve built up with much wood and stone in Much lower than other particularly good contacts over evidence. There are restaurants, Colorado resorts so no latitude the years. We offer a tremendous shops and bars, but the old town concerns, and... range of accommodation at has a far wider choice. Steamboat • Despite being lower it has fantastic prices. Springs is a genuine working one of the best snowfall cattle town, and you’re likely to records in Colorado. It’s not an easy resort to get end up chatting to friendly locals. your head round if you haven’t Location, Location, been there. Best to book it Location through those with expert Much of the accommodation knowledge of the place. is built alongside the piste, We have a great deal on BA so there are lots of ski-in/ski- non-stop flights to Denver. out options. But there is also plenty of accommodation that is handily placed for the slopes but not slopeside, which are less expensive, so there’s something for all budgets. There’s a resort
For more details: 01892 779 909 [email protected] www.americanski.co.uk 85 Breckenridge Breckenridge is American skiing’s best all-rounder with something for everyone, on and off the slopes.
Village Accommodation Breckenridge’s beautifully Breckenridge is essentially a renovated Victorian buildings condo resort. There are only 2 make it one of America’s most hotels, both well located but charming ski resorts. It’s also one disappointing. You pay more • Varied ski area with of the largest and liveliest, with for location than quality in something for all abilities and plenty of shops and over 100 Breckenridge. For example, a lift pass which also covers restaurants and bars. luxurious but poorly located neighbouring resorts. Location, Location, condos are some of the least Why Book Breckenridge Location expensive in the resort. In With Us Breckenridge boats more ski-in/ contrast, Beaver Run has a good • Accommodation location ski-out accommodation than any location but there you pay top is particularly important at other American resort, but this dollar for dated condos. Breckenridge so you need to is misleading. Many “ski-in/ski- Why Book Breckenridge book with a company which out” properties are some of the • Charming restored Old knows the resort well and worst located. They are on Four West town with good shops, has access to a wide range O’Clock Run, which meanders restaurants, bars. of properties. close to a huge number of • Unusually for an Old • Flexibility and unbiased advice. condos, most of which are a West charmer, a lot of If you prefer, you can have your bus ride away from the lifts and accommodation is close to first night in Denver to help town centre. But we always the slopes. acclimatise more gradually to advise on all the best located • Great snow record. high altitude. You’ll be up early accommodation. due to the time difference, so can still be at Breckenridge for the first lift. Also, as we have rates with almost every property, you can be rest assured we aren’t selling you something just because it’s in our allocation.
86 Ski USA Winter Park, Colorado If great skiing at a great price is more important to you than a variety of shops, restaurants and bars, Winter Park should be on your short list.
Village Accommodation There’s a little slopeside village We offer several luxury ski-in/out where all our accommodation is condo properties which all our located, with two great bars for clients give rave reviews. late afternoon après ski and nice Or for a real bargain, the Vintage restaurants. Two miles away is the Hotel has hotel rooms and Why Book Winter Park • Great value accommodation, town of Winter Park, which has condos at amazing prices. It’s and good prices for extras such additional infrastructure. away from the slopes (hence the as equipment hire, lift passes & low prices), but a little mini- Location, Location, ski school too gondola right outside the back Location • Highest snowfall record in Staying in the slopeside village is door takes you across to the Colorado a must. It’s a pleasant place and slopes in seconds. • Great skiing for all abilities slopeside accommodation prices • The easiest journey to Rockies are great, so there’s no point in skiing. Non-stop flight followed staying in town. by a short transfer.
Best of the Rest: Colorado’s other great a fine array of Back Bowls and it has America’s resorts include Keystone, Copper Mountain, Vail, liveliest après ski. Beaver Creek and Crested Butte. Keystone has Beaver Creek is America’s “posh” resort, the best early booking offers in the business. where everything is done to perfection for 50% off for many dates! It also has the largest its discerning clients. All accommodation is night skiing operation in the western world and luxurious, ski-in/ski-out or close to it, the village the best mountain restaurant in America, which is cute, compact and quiet, and the skiing is stays open at night for gourmand dining. amongst the best in Colorado. Copper Mountain is a small compact Crested Butte: For anyone who’s ‘been there, slopeside ski village with great skiing. Although skied that’ and is looking for pastures new, the ski area isn’t large, it has some of the best Crested Butte is great. It’s in a remote spot so quality slopes in the business, including the best isn’t as well known as Colorado’s other resorts, beginner area we know. The condos are great but everyone we send there loves it. The skiing value, which is just as well as there are no hotels! is great, the accommodation great value. Other America: Park City in Vail is an exclusive resort with all Utah, Jackson Hole in Wyoming, accommodation towards the top Big Sky and Whitefish in end of the market. But it can back Montana, Sun Valley in Idaho, and up its high prices with America’s all the New England States. second largest ski area which has a huge amount of piste skiing plus
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