The feeling of hitting the open road in America is superb and renting a car allows you theultimate in flexibility and freedom. Our chosen and trusted partner, Alamo, is one of the mostrecognised brands in the car rental industry. With depots across the country and an extensivefleet of modern, reliable, air-conditioned vehicles, you can discover the USA in your own way,and at your own pace. Plan your own route or choose from our carefully selected and pre-planned self-drive holidays on pages 20-27.

Car Rental

Third Party Liability Coverage(Already included in the cost of your hire)Unlike in Britain, where unlimited third party liabilitycoverage is mandatory, laws in the US only require a bareminimum of third party coverage – in some states as littleas $20,000. Although this minimum third party coverage isincluded in the rental hire, it could well leave you seriouslyfinancially exposed in the event of a claim against you.Therefore, we have chosen to include up to $1 millionLiability Coverage and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) inour prices. Both of these are important for your peace ofmind and protection.

$1 Million Liability Coverage (LP)(Already included in the cost of your hire)LP provides you with up to $1,000,000 coverage foraccidental death or injury to you or your passengers (ifrelated by blood, marriage or adoption), should you be hitby a negligent uninsured, under-insured or hit & runmotorist. For your peace of mind and financial protection,we have included this essential cover free of charge in ourrental packages.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)(Already included in the cost of your hire)Alamo’s CDW protects you against damage to the Alamocar (including theft and vandalism), regardless of who is at

fault (rentals in New York State are subject to a $100excess). Without Alamo’s CDW, you (the renter) wouldbe personally responsible for any damage up to the fullvalue of your Alamo vehicle. The daily cost is $20.99 plustax, if purchased locally in the US, however CDW isalready included in our prices.

DepositThe renter must pay a deposit of $100 per week or $25per day upon collecting the vehicle, to cover all chargesother than the basic rental portion covered by the vouchere.g. one way fees etc. Payment may be by cash or majorcredit card (UK bank debit cards are not accepted).

Local Fees and Taxes(Already included in the cost of your hire)Incidental costs such as local access fees, airport user feesand local taxes, are usually payable locally on all rentals andare always based on the total value of the car rental.These can be surprisingly high, up to 10% at off-airportlocations and 16% at on-airport locations. All these taxeshave been included in our pre-purchased prices.

Pre-RegistrationAlamo has introduced a quick and easy way to speed upyour car hire experience with ‘Direct Road’. Spending aminute or two pre-registering before you travel will savetime at the rental counter when you pick up your car. Full

details will be provided with your travel documentation.

Additional/Underage DriversUnless opting for Alamo Gold, additional drivers will becharged $10.00 plus tax per person per day upon pick-up,except on rentals in California and Nevada (where the firstadditional driver is free). This is subject to change withoutwarning. All drivers must be 21 or over (18 or over in NewYork State & Michigan) and carry a full driver’s licence.Drivers under 25 incur an additional $25 per driver, per day($49.37 per day recovery fee in New York State &Michigan) which has not been included in our prices.

Miami 280 235 165 128 665 866 914 1,053 488 1,503 1,288 1,202 1,054 1,410

Tampa 85 426 167 456 657 705 844 339 1,354 1,139 1,053 904 1,260

Orlando 394 238 438 639 687 825 280 1,295 1,080 994 845 1,201

Key West 271 821 1,022 1,070 1,209 644 1,659 1,444 1,358 1,210 1,565

Naples 615 816 864 1,002 517 1,532 1,317 1,231 1,082 1,438

Atlanta 469 249 388 248 1,098 883 787 638 916

New Orleans 533 395 682 1,521 1,306 1,225 1,092 1,257

Nashville 212 496 1,100 885 804 671 726

Memphis 636 1,311 1,096 1,016 883 936

Savannah 1,022 807 721 573 929

Boston 215 309 443 469

New York 94 229 410

Philadelphia 141 417

Washington 478

Niagara Falls

Los Angeles

121 San Diego

382 502 San Francisco

296 416 196 Yosemite NP

291 341 535 301 Death Valley

109 142 489 421 299 Palm Springs

271 332 571 491 139 282 Las Vegas

372 356 751 684 403 265 293 Phoenix

788 813 1,088 1,008 683 705 573 465 Albuquerque

726 788 967 752 586 737 458 461 388 Moab

1,017 1,079 1,269 1,043 877 1,028 749 911 448 355 Denver

1,056 1,117 985 937 916 1,067 788 1,029 1,174 601 728 Yellowstone NP

689 751 736 613 549 700 421 662 622 234 536 369 Salt Lake City

961 1,082 634 758 946 1,069 1,051 1,332 1,386 998 1,258 832 767 Portland

1,135 1,255 807 931 1,119 1,242 1,124 1,505 1,460 1,072 1,332 759 841 174 Seattle

Florida, East Coast & Deep SouthDriving distances (miles)

West Coastdriving distances (miles)

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Alamo GPS Sat-NavFor a small supplement, why not consider opting to havea GPS satellite-navigation device installed in your car?Alamo’s state-of-the-art global positioning systems willgive you peace of mind, and that extra bit of confidenceas you embark on your self-drive discovery of the USA.Alamo GPS Sat-Nav systems are available at over 360depots in the USA, and can be fitted into all vehiclecategories. GPS Sat-Nav costs from approx. £37 perweek and £7 per day (valid for all vehicle types).

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Rental ChecklistApprox. cost per vehicle if paid in USA Included in rates

Car rental n/a 3

Unlimited Mileage n/a 3

Liability Protection (LP) $12.99 per day 3

Alamo Texas Liability Protection $9.24 per day 3

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) $12.99 per day 3

Airport User Fee 0-10% of total cost 3

State/Local Surcharges Varies 3

State/Local Taxes 5-15% of cost 3

Tank of fuel (dependent on vehicle type) $36-53 7

Cash Deposit $100/week. $25/day 7

Additional Driver Fees $10 per driver perday 7

Underage Driver Fees $25 per driver per day 7

Child Seat & Deposit $6.99 per day, $50 deposit 7

One-Way Rental Fees Varies 7

Whilst our rates are fully inclusive of tax on pre-purchased items (car hire, LP) any locally purchased items such as child seats and one-way drop fees will be subject to taxes.

FuelYou will receive your car with a full tank of fuel. Unlessopting for Alamo Gold, payment for this will be required atthe time of rental, thus enabling you to return the vehicleempty. No refund will be given for unused fuel.

Infant Seats & Other ExtrasChildren up to five years old are required by law to betransported in approved child seats. These must berequested at the time of booking and will be provided byAlamo at a cost of $6.99 plus tax per day (with $50returnable deposit). Alamo car seats are not suitable forchildren under nine months; parents are required tosupply their own. Ski racks and global positioning systemsare also available from selected locations at an extra cost,please ask for details.

Rental PeriodPrices are based on 24-hour periods, meaning a car pickedup at 10am must be returned by 10am on the last rentalday to avoid any additional charges. Late returns will becharged at the local rates, plus an overstay fee of approx.$10.99 per day. No refunds for early returns.

Driving RestrictionsRental cars may be driven into Canada, but must usuallybe returned to the US. One-way cross-border rentalspermitted in certain locations. Rental cars may not bedriven into Mexico, and driving on any unpaved roads willvoid any CDW coverage.

Please note: All car rentals are subject to legal terms, conditions andpricing procedures of Alamo Rent A Car in effect at the time of printing thisbrochure. In the event of the subsequent enactment of any law in theUnited States, whether federal, state or local, which restricts or prohibits anyof those terms, conditions or pricing procedures, Alamo’s terms, conditionsand prices will be subject to adjustment to the extent necessary tocompensate for such restriction or prohibition. Legislation or regulations orthe cost of fuel may affect Alamo’s pricing or procedures. On all inclusiveproducts, Alamo reserves the right, without notice, to (i) charge customers,at the time of rental or thereafter, for the amount of any additional orincreased surcharges, fees, taxes or increased fuel costs incurred subsequentto entering into the Agreement, or (ii) increase Client’s tax, surcharge or fuelinclusive rates by an amount equivalent to the additional or increased tax,surcharge, or fuel cost subsequent to entering into this Agreement.

EconomyChevrolet Aveo ECAR 2-door(Vauxhall Corsa) EDAR 4-door

CompactChevrolet Cobalt CCAR 2-door(Vauxhall Astra) CDAR 4-door

IntermediatePontiac G6 ICAR 2-door(Vauxhall Vectra) IDAR 4-door

Full SizeChevrolet Impala SCAR 2-door(Ford Mondeo) FCAR 4-door

Sports UtilityChevrolet Blazer SFAR 5-seat(Nissan X-Trail)

LuxuryCadillac DTS LDAR 4-door(Peugeot 407)

ConvertibleChrysler PT Cruiser STAR 2-door(Vauxhall Astra Convertible)

Luxury MinivanToyota Sienna MVAR 7-seat(Volkswagen Sharan) SVAR 8-seat

Note: Luggage space depends on the number of passengers.

One Way RentalsOne way rentals are permitted* throughout the USA,subject to availability and must be pre-booked. Oneway fees may apply depending on routing, and arepayable locally (prices on request). We are pleased tooffer FREE one way rentals as detailed below.• Rentals within Florida & California• California to & from Nevada• Seattle to & from San Francisco• Denver to & from Salt Lake City• New Orleans to & from Tennessee & Atlanta• Chicago to & from Los Angeles* One way rentals not available in economy cars.

Alamo Gold UpgradeFor a small supplement, you can upgrade to ALAMOGOLD, which includes one free tank of fuel and anyadditional drivers charges per rental. Petrol prices in theUSA are significantly cheaper than in the UK, but haveincreased significantly recently, making ALAMO GOLDgreat value for money. ALAMO GOLD costs approx.£30 per week and £6 per day (on economy, compact,intermediate & full-size); and £37 per week and £7 perday (on premium, luxury, convertible, SUVs and luxuryminivans).

Prices per vehicle, in £'s (see above for vehicle type and British equivalent)

Vehicle Type (or similar) 01Jan09-07Jul09; 01Sep09-15Dec09; 01Jan10-31Mar10 08Jul09-31Aug09; 16Dec09-31Dec09

Florida & California Rest of USA* Florida & California Rest of USA*

Weekly Daily Weekly Daily Weekly Daily Weekly DailyECONOMYECAR 2-door 130 26 138 28 130 26 157 31EDAR 4-door 135 27 145 29 135 27 164 33COMPACTCCAR 2-door 144 28 156 31 144 28 174 35CDAR 4-door 150 30 163 32 150 30 181 36INTERMEDIATEICAR 2-door 162 32 173 34 162 32 192 38IDAR 4-door 169 34 181 36 169 34 199 40FULL SIZESCAR 2-door 181 36 191 38 181 36 209 42FCAR 4-door 187 38 198 40 187 38 216 44SPORTS UTILITYSFAR 5-seat 252 50 252 50 252 50 270 54LUXURYLDAR 4-door 252 50 252 50 252 50 270 54CONVERTIBLESTAR 2 seat 252 50 252 50 252 50 270 54LUXURY MINIVANMVAR 7-seat 236 47 252 50 236 47 270 54SVAR 8-seat** 298 60 268 54 298 60 286 57Prices are for rentals not exceeding 56 days and are determined by the first date of hire. *Supplement applies for rentals in Alaska and Manhattan, please call for details. **Available only in Florida,California, Colorado, Arizona, Washington State and Oregon.

Alamo - Fully Inclusive Car Rental Prices

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AlbuquerqueAnchorage*AtlantaBoston*ChicagoDenverFt LauderdaleHouston

Las VegasLos AngelesMiamiMinneapolisNewarkNew York JFKOrlandoPhiladelphia

PhoenixPortlandSalt Lake CitySan FranciscoSeattleWashingtonD.C.Tampa

General InformationDrivers Licence / Drivers AgeDrivers must be over 21 years of age and in possession ofa valid driver’s licence. It is advisable that the driver, andany additional drivers, have a valid credit card.Opening DaysCruise America depots are open Monday to Saturday,excluding all US public holidays.Pick Up and ReturnIf arriving on international flights it is necessary to spend atleast one night in a hotel prior to collecting your vehicle.Pick-ups can be arranged between 1pm and 4pm, andreturns between 9am and 11am. Clients are required tophone beforehand to arrange pick-up time. Transfer todepot is not included.Minimum / Maximum Rentals7 day minimum rental applies to all bookings. 35 daymaximum rental applies on the FLEX plan pricing, howeverrentals can run consecutively.One Way FeesOne ways are available, fees are variable and our consultantswill advise costs at time of booking.

Basic FLEX PlanIncluded In Your Hire• Insurance• Taxes on pre-paid itemsExcluded From Your Hire• Mileage: You can pre-book blocks of 500 miles at £102

per block. Alternatively you can pay on a per mile basisat the end of the rental at a cost of $0.32 cents permile. From Apr-Oct an unlimited mileage plan isavaiable at £529 for 21 days, each day thereafter ischarged at £20.

• Vehicle provisioning kits which include cutlery, crockery,pots, pans and a kettle.

• Personal kits which include sleeping bag, pillows, sheets,towels and similar items.

• See ‘Always Excluded From Your Hire’ section

Always Excluded from Your Hire• Taxes on items payable locally• Transfers, unless the Early Bird Special is booked• Refundable security deposit of $500 (credit card) or

$1000 (cash). Excess per occurrence is $1000• Fuel deposit• Petrol/Propane for cooking & heating

How To Cost Your HireCruise America FLEX rates for 2009 are designed toprovide you with the best daily rate possible. The dailyrate is dependent on the simple laws of supply anddemand, similar to airline pricing. For example, if yourbooking is made in January 2009 for a hire the followingAugust and there are several vehicles available, you willprobably pay a lower daily rate. If you do not book untilJuly 2009 for travel the following month, the daily rate thatyou pay is likely to be higher. FLEX rates range from aslittle as £17 per day up to a maximum of £212 per day.

CT-22 Compact Motorhome

C-25 Motorhome

Depots in the USA

*Closed during winter

Motorhome Rental...

Motorhome holidays offer the ultimate freedom to explorethe great sights of North America, offering completeindependence and allowing you to traverse the magnificentdestinations on offer. Relax in the comfort and security ofyour own “home”, go where you want, for as long as youwant. Campgrounds are plentiful and many are of a veryhigh standard, offering swimming pools, restaurants and entertainment. Cruise America is theworld’s largest motorhome rental company, with over 4,500 vehicles available from 24 US locations.Their flexible pricing system is based on the laws of supply and demand, and is designed to giveyou the best rates possible at the time of booking.

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Campgrounds in the USATo book your

‘Kampgrounds of America’

itinerary, or for more

information and help with

planning your route,

please go to

www.koa.com or call

01444 233289

(in the United Kingdom).

You will be sent a value

card entitling you to a

10% discount.

Bryce Canyon

Glendale

Las Vegas

Kingman Williams

FlagstaffBarstow

Los Angeles

SantaMargarita

Mariposa

Petaluma

Visalia

California Nevada Utah

Arizona

MEXICO

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17 Days Los Angeles - Los Angeles (2,500 miles)

Day 11: Zion National Park - Bryce CanyonJust a short hop today brings you to Bryce Canyon

National park, famous for its bristling pink rock

pinnacles. Your overnight is in Cannonville/Bryce Valley,

just 12 miles from the park entrance.

Day 12: Bryce Canyon - FlagstaffThe drive from Bryce to Flagstaff takes you past

fabulous Lake Powell, a man-made lake on the

Colorado River. Top tip: Rent a speedboat for a couple

of hours! Overnight in Flagstaff for the next two nights.

Days 13 & 14: Flagstaff - WilliamsHead west 43 miles to Williams, gateway to the Grand

Canyon. Tomorrow there are a number of ways to

enjoy the area, drive yourself, join a KOA van tour or

arrive by rail on the Grand Canyon Railway. Either way,

the sight of the Canyon itself will take your breath away.

Day 15: Williams - KingmanHead for Kingman today where a part of your drive will

take you on famous ‘Route 66’.

Day 16: Kingman - BarstowOn your last full day enjoy the sights of the Hoover

Dam and the Mojave National Preserve before arriving

into Barstow for the evening.

Day 17: Barstow - Los AngelesStart early today to drop your motorhome back in L.A.

by the required time.

This itinerary can be changed to start/end in Los Angeles, Las Vegas orSan Francisco; all campground bookings can be made on www.koa.com

Departures: Daily (01May-30Sep)

Day 1: Arrive Los AngelesOvernight in Los Angeles (under own arrangements).

Day 2: Los Angeles - Santa Margarita LakeMake your way up scenic Highway 1 towards Santa

Margarita Lake today and the overnight campground.

Days 3 & 4: Santa Margarita Lake - SanFranciscoContinue northward, past Hearst Castle and through

Big Sur, towards San Francisco. Spend the next two

nights at Petaluma KOA, 34 miles north of the Golden

Gate Bridge.

Days 5 & 6: San Francisco - Yosemite NationalParkStart early today and journey to stunning Yosemite

where you will spend two nights.

Day 7: Yosemite National Park - Visalia/FresnoTake the southerly route out of Yosemite through the

Sierra National Forest to the town of Fresno. Explore

Sequoia, home to some of the world’s largest trees.

Overnight in Visalia/Fresno South KOA.

Days 8 & 9: Visalia/Fresno - Las VegasTravel to Las Vegas today for a two-night stay. Staying at

the Circus Circus KOA puts you right in the heart of

action on the busy Las Vegas ‘Strip’.

Day 10: Las Vegas - Zion National ParkJust three hours from Las Vegas is the awesome verdant

Zion National Park - an absolute must-see! Glendale

KOA is just 30 miles northeast of Zion.

Attractions of the West - Suggested Itinerary

Early Booking SpecialsSummer SpecialsReceive up to 15% off the daily rate for hires

01Apr09-31Oct09 on bookings made by 29Feb09. In

addition to this you may also benefit from:

Half-price one way fees; half-price unlimited mileage;

free vehicle and personal kits.

Winter SpecialsFor all hires 01Jan09-31Mar09, you can choose from

one of the following specials:

No one-way fees; free hire days; double mileage;

free vehicle and personal kits.

14 night minimum rental applies.

Early Bird Departure SpecialThis pre-paid offer allows guests to arrange an earlier

pick-up (9am-midday) and a later drop-off (up to

3pm), and includes return hotel/depot transfers for all

members of your party. This early bird offer must be

booked at least 30 days in advance.

• Pick-up Tues-Thur: £134

• Pick-up Mon, Fri/Sat: £256*

* This price also applies to all rentals, regardless of day

of pick-up, from Seattle, Boston and New York JFK

C-30 Large Motorhome

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Seattle

Portland

RenoOakland/

EmeryvilleSan

Francisco

Sacramento

Bakersfield

Los Angeles

San Diego

Flagstaff

SaltLakeCity

Spokane EastGlacierPark

WolfPoint

Denver

Albuquerque

TucsonEl Paso

Austin

San Antonio

FortWorth

Dallas

OklahomaCity

Houston

KansasCity

Omaha

GrandForks

St. Paul-Minneapolis

Milwaukee

Chicago

QuincySt. Louis

Indianopolis

Cincinnati

Pittsburgh

GrandRapids

DetroitCleveland

Buffalo

Montréal St. Albans

Portland

Boston

New YorkPhiladelphia

BaltimoreWashington, DC

Newport News

Raleigh

Charleston

Jacksonville

OrlandoTampa

Miami

NewOrleans

Mobile

MemphisLittleRock

Western sector

Eastern sector

North-eastern sector

Coast Starlight

California ZephyrEmpire Builder

Rail network

Rail Travel in the USATravelling by rail is a great way tomaximise your holiday enjoymentand Amtrak®, the leading railoperator in the USA, has an extensivenetwork serving more than 500 townsand cities across the country. Frominter-city journeys to cross-countryadventures, Amtrak® has a routethat is bound to suit you.

Amtrak’s range of flexible rail passes offers the verybest value for money rail travel across the USA. Railpasses are valid for either 15 or 30 consecutive daysfrom first use, and there are no restrictions on thenumber of journeys or stopovers permitted.Reservations for overnight sleeper accommodationcan be arranged at an additional charge.National Rail PassTravel from coast to coast on the entire Amtraknetwork. Follow the old Route 66 from Chicago to LosAngeles, cross the Rocky Mountains from Denver toSan Francisco or make an epic journey all the way fromFlorida to California.Northeast Rail PassTravel along the capital corridor from Washington DC,Baltimore and Philadelphia up to New York and Bostonto begin an exploration of New England. East Rail PassIncludes all the areas featured on the Northeast RailPass, plus all Amtrak routes along the East Coast and inthe Deep South, Midwest and the Great Plains.West Rail PassCovering the western half of the United States, this passis perfect for exploring the scenic routes along theCalifornian coast, heading up to Seattle or inland as faras the Rocky Mountains. Travel is permitted as far eastas Chicago and New Orleans.

Important Notes and Restrictions• Reservations are required on the majority of Amtrak

services, even if you are travelling on a rail pass, andare especially recommended during peak times andperiods

• Rail passes are for use by international travellers only.Passengers must present their rail pass and passportat an Amtrak office for issuance of tickets

• Rail pass travel is not permitted on Amtrak’s AcelaExpress, Metroliner, Auto Train and certain through-way coach connections

General Ticket CollectionOn completion of an Amtrak booking a confirmationnumber will be generated. You will need this, along withphoto ID (preferably your passport), to collect your ticketlocally from a ticket office in an Amtrak station.

International Gateway FaresIf you are travelling between the East Coast cities of NewYork, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, and knowexactly when you would like to travel, we are delighted tooffer you Amtrak’s exclusive International Gateway Fares.These specially reduced tickets are only available forpurchase outside the USA and represent a fantastic savingon the regular fares. They make it easy to visit the east

Point-to-Point Rail FaresWe can also offer very competitive prices for one-way andreturn tickets across the entire Amtrak network, ideal foranyone looking to visit more than one destination but forwhom the rail passes are not suitable. Just let us knowwhere and when you would like to travel and we will takecare of all the arrangements. The page opposite highlightssome of the most popular and scenic routes on thenetwork. Please contact us for further details, informationand prices.

Train Facilities Rail Passes

Price per person in £'s from

Off Peak Peak

15 day 30 day 15 day 30 dayNortheast 186 n/a 186 n/aEast 204 223 228 285West 204 223 228 285National 239 289 309 369Children 2-15yrs receive a 50% discount. Under 2 years free (no seat).Off Peak: 05Jan09-21May09 & 08Sep09-11Dec09Peak: 22May09-07Sep09 & 12Dec09-04Jan10

Rail Pass Prices

Superliner FleetA two level fleet of trains that are used on all longdistance routes in the west and for selected routes eastand south of Chicago. They offer dining cars and aselection of sleeping accommodations from roomettes tospacious bedrooms.

Single Level FleetThis fleet of trains operate the majority of routes in theeast. Reclining seats are complemented by lounges andfood service cars. For overnight routes there areaccommodation options of roomettes and bedrooms. Byday roomettes offer comfortable seating with a picturewindow and at night, an attendant converts the seating toa lower and upper berth. Bedrooms are slightly largerand include a private bathroom.• Advance reservations are required for all trains that

operate with overnight service• All meals onboard are included for sleeping car

accommodation ticket holders• Unless specific seats are assigned, seating will be on a

first-come, first-served basis• All trains are non-smoking

coast cities as part of a twin- or multi-centre holiday. Travelon the Acela Express is not permitted.

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Rail Travel in the USA

The Coast StarlightTravel along scenic coastline, past breaking surf andthrough contrasting towns and cities on this spectacularjourney that stretches from Los Angeles in thesouthern part of California, right up to Seattle in thePacific Northwest. Passing through Santa Barbara, SanFrancisco and Portland to name but a few, the routepasses by the snow-covered peaks of Mount Shastaand the Cascade Mountain Range, through lush valleysand along long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline. Asthe train passes San Luis Obispo, you cross CuestaGrade and descend over 1,000 feet in 11 miles.Continuing on you pass behind the popular resort ofPismo Beach, famous for its 23 miles of wide beaches.Catch a dramatic glimpse of the massive sand dunesthrough the tall Eucalyptus trees. As part of the Trails &Rails program (see California Zephyr for furtherinformation) National Park Service guides from theKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park areonboard the Coast Starlight between Seattle andPortland and Klamath Falls and Eugene.

The Empire BuilderThis cracking route follows parts of the historic Lewis &Clark Trail from the ‘windy city’ of Chicago across tothe Pacific Northwest. Amtrak’s Empire Builder providesthe perfect way to experience the rugged splendour ofthe American West as it takes you on an excitingadventure through majestic wilderness, following thefootsteps of early pioneers. From Chicago, you’ll havemagnificent views of the Mississippi before crossing theNorth Dakota plains, skirting the Missouri River andtravelling through ‘Big Sky’ country in Montana. FromSpokane, you can choose to continue on to Seattle orhead down the Columbia River Gorge towardsPortland for spectacular views of Mt. Hood and BeaconRock. During the spring and summer months, NationalPark Service guides from the Klondike Gold RushNational Historic Park are onboard the Empire Builderbetween Seattle and Shelby in Montana as part of theTrails & Rails program which adds an additionaleducational dimension to your journey should you wish.The service operates daily. Please call for timings andschedules.

The California ZephyrExperienced travellers say the California Zephyr is oneof the most beautiful train trips in all of North America.As you climb through the heart of the Rockies, andfurther west through the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas,you may find it hard to disagree. The Zephyr runs dailybetween Chicago and the San Francisco Bay area,coursing through the plains of Nebraska to Denver,across the Rockies to Salt Lake City, and then throughReno and Sacramento into Emeryville (San Francisco).Scenic highlights along the route include the majesticRocky Mountains and imposing Sierra Nevadamountain range, three of Colorado’s spectacularcanyons – Gore, Byers and Glenwood, the 6 mile longMoffat tunnel where you cross the Continental Divideat an elevation of over 9000 feet and Winter Parkwhere the Fraser River cuts a swath through ArapahoeNational Forest and Fraser Canyon. The CaliforniaZephyr takes part in Trails & Rails, an innovativepartnership program between Amtrak and the NationalPark Service. This program provides educationalopportunities to Amtrak passengers for the purpose offostering appreciation of America’s outstanding naturaland cultural heritage.

Suggested Journeys by Rail

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6 Nights from £354 Day 4: Boston - New YorkDepart Boston today and head for the 'Big Apple' viaAmtrak rail. Relax and enjoy the scenery before arrivinginto the centre of Midtown Manhattan where you willspend the next three nights.Standard: Holiday Inn Midtown 57th SteetSuperior: Intercontinental the BarclayDays 5 & 6: New YorkEnjoy the next two days discovering the differentneighourhoods and characters of this eclectic and world-famous city. Take a trip out to Ellis Island past theinfamous Statue of Liberty, enjoy the incredible views onour Top of the Rock tour or take the popular Circle LineManhattan Island Cruise which is sure not to disappoint.

Day 1: Arrive BostonAfter arriving into Boston's Logan Airport, make yourown way to your chosen downtown hotel for a three-night stay.Standard: Boston Park PlazaSuperior: Sheraton BostonDays 2 & 3: BostonSpend the next two days in Boston enjoying the varioussights and entertainment options the city has to offer.Perhaps walk the 'Freedom Trail', a 2.5 mile historicalwalk that winds its way past noteworthy sights, or shopfor hours in the Back Bay area. Alternatively book on toour Old Town Trolley Tour which is fully narrated andvisits numerous places of interest throughout the city ofBoston including Boston Common, Beacon Hill, FaneuilHall and Copley Square.

Boston & New York by Rail

6 Nights from £345 Day 4: New York - PhiladelphiaDepart New York today and journey via Amtrak rail toPhiladelphia, the second-largest city on the USA's eastcoast, where you will spend the next three nights.Standard: Crowne Plaza PhiladelphiaSuperior: Sheraton Society HillDays 5 & 6: PhiladelphiaExplore this marvellous city, home to the Liberty Bell,Franklin Court, Independence Hall, Penn's Landing andNational Constitution Centre - there is plenty to keepyou occupied as you wander round America's mosthistoric square mile. In the evening enjoy the city's varyingarray of restaurants and bars clustered aroundRittenhouse Square.

Day 1: Arrive New YorkArrive into New York and make your own way to yourMidtown hotel for a three-night stay.Standard: Holiday Inn Midtown 57th StreetSuperior: Intercontinental the BarclayDays 2 & 3: New YorkExplore the Big Apple's plethora of entertainment,shopping and sightseeing opportunities. Perhaps take ahelicopter ride to get a bird's-eye view of this famouscity. Spend time visiting a couple of the city's fabulousand world-renowned museums, take a stroll or acarriage ride through Central Park or simply wander thetrendy neighbourhoods stopping for a spot of shoppingor lunch en-route.

New York & Philadelphia by Rail

6 Nights from £372 Station, recently restored to its turn-of-the-centurygrandeur.Standard: Washington PlazaSuperior: Hilton WashingtonDays 5 & 6: Washington D.C.Spend the next two days discovering the USA's capitalcity. Spend time in historic Georgetown, browse the freemuseums and galleries of the Smithsonian Institute or visitthe sobering WWII Memorical and Holocaust Museum.Aside from sightseeing, Washington is youthful and vibrantwhich means that its nightlife choices are plentiful, fromfunky and diverse restaurants to live music bars and clubs.

Day 1: Arrive New YorkArrive into New York today and make your own way toyour Midtown hotel for a three-night stay.Standard: Holiday Inn Midtown 57th StreetSuperior: Intercontinental the BarclayDays 2 & 3: New YorkDiscover the eclectic neighbourhoods of the 'Big Apple'- browse the quirky boutique shops of SoHo, watch aconcert at Madison Square Garden or simply admire theevening views from the top of the Rockefeller Centre.Alternatively book one of our many sightseeing toursand cruise round Manhattan Island, enjoy an incrediblebuzz from a flightseeing helicopter tour or merely spenda leisurely couple of hours in one of the city's fabulousmuseums.Day 4: New York - Washington D.C.Leave New York today and travel by rail to WashingtonD.C. for a three-night stay. Admire the beauty of Union

New York & Washington D.C. by Rail

Price Includes• Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary• One-way Amtrak rail travel from Boston to New York in

economy class

Price per person from £354 (twin share), £633 (single).

Price Includes• Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary• One-way Amtrak rail travel between New York and

Philadelphia in economy class

Price per person from £345 (twin share), £597 (single).

Price Includes• Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary• One-way Amtrak rail between New York and

Washington D.C. in economy class

Price per person from £372 (twin share), £652 (single).

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Days 1 & 2: Arrive BostonUpon arrival into Boston’s Logan Airport today you will bemet and transferred to your downtown hotel for a two-night stay. Spend tomorrow exploring Boston, walking itshistoric trails, shopping on Newbury Street or aroundFaneuil Hall and Quincy Marketplace.Days 3 & 4: Boston - New YorkRelax and enjoy the comfort of rail travel as you leaveBoston today and head for the bustling city of New Yorkwhere you will spend the next two nights. From WallStreet to the galleries of SoHo, from Times Square toCentral Park, New York has something for everyone.Perhaps take the ferry to Ellis Island which affords fantasticviews of the Staue of Liberty en-route, or shop ‘til youdrop in the huge department stores of Macy’s,Bloomingdales and Saks.Day 5: New York - PhiladelphiaDepart the centre of Manhattan and travel, by rail, toPhiladelphia where you will spend the night. After checkingin to your downtown hotel, independently explore the

delights available, from the Liberty Bell which marks thefirst public reading of the Declaration of Independence, tothe bustling waterfront area. This evening dine in one ofthe city’s famous eateries.Days 6 & 7: Philadelphia - Washington D.C.Leaving Philadelphia behind, make your last journey bytrain to the capital city of the USA, Washington D.C. Here,you will spend the next two nights with time to explorethis surprisingly vibrant and youthful city. Wander thememorial-lined Mall with the Capitol Building at one endand the impressive Lincoln Memorial at the other. Spendtime in the free museums of the Smithsonian, shop in thehistoric district of Georgetown and savour the funky barsand restaurants of the Dupont Circle and Adams Morgandistricts.Day 8: Depart Washington D.C.Perhaps enjoy some last-minute sightseeing or shoppingthis morning? Your tour comes to an end upon check-outof your hotel.

Price Includes• 7 nights standard accommodation - call for details• Amtrak rail travel, as detailed in the itinerary, in

economy class• Meet & Greet service and arrival transfer in Boston• Documentation pack

Great American Cities by Rail

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Day 1: Arrive New YorkArrive into New York and transfer to your Midtown hotelfor a three-night stay.Days 2 & 3: New YorkNew York awaits with the excitement of Broadway,fabulous shopping, bustling Times Square and characterfulneighbourhoods.Days 4 & 5: New York - PhiladelphiaLeave the centre of Midtown Manhattan and travel by railto the ‘City of Brotherly Love’, Philadelphia, where youwill spend the next two nights. Visit the Betsy Ross House,Liberty Bell or the Philadelphia Museum of Art.Days 6 & 7: Philadelphia - Washington D.C.Arrive into Washington D.C. on the Amtrak train fromPhiladelphia and spend the next two days enjoying thewealth of opportunities this city has to offer. Explore thefree museums of the Smithsonian, be moved by thememorials along the Mall and enjoy funky nightlife and top-notch restaurants in districts like Georgetown and DupontCircle.Days 8 & 9: Washington D.C. - CharlestonLeave the urban surrounds of Washington D.C. behindand travel through historic Civil War battlefields, the sceniccountryside of North Carolina and the misty lowlands ofSouth Carolina to Charleston for a two-night stay.Tomorrow, discover the antebellum elegance of thissophisticated and historic town.Day 10: Charleston - SavannahA morning train today will take you to the leafy squares ofSavannah, Georgia’s oldest city. Charming and graceful,you will enjoy a one-night stay here.

Days 11-13: Savannah - OrlandoLeaving Savannah today, your next train journey will takeyou to the theme park capital of the world, Orlando.Spend the next three nights here enjoying the endlesschoice of places to visit and rollercoasters to ride, fromWalt Disney World to the Universal Orlando Resort, youare sure not to be bored!Days 14 & 15: Orlando - MiamiAfter an exhausting few days in Orlando, join your finaltrain journey today on the route south to Miami. Withfantastic beaches, upmarket shopping, an ecelctic mix oflocals and a pulsating nightlife, Miami is an excellent placeto chill out and relax for a couple of nights.Day 16: Depart MiamiYour tour ends today upon check-out of your hotel.

Price Includes• 15 nights standard accommodation - call for details• Amtrak rail travel, as detailed in the itinerary, in

economy class• Meet & Greet service and arrival transfer in New York• Documentation pack

SoHo to South Beach by Rail

Prices per person, in £'s from Soho to South Beach

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Twin Share Single02Jan09-31Mar09 999 159401Apr09-17Apr09 1164 179418Apr09-29Jul09 1130 173330Jul09-25Oct09 1155 177826Oct09-21Dec09 1199 186522Dec09-31Mar10 1182 1827Superior option available from £241 per person, please call for details.

Tour Prices

Prices per person, in £'s from Great American Cities by Rail

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Twin Share Single01Jan09–31Mar09 592 95001Apr09–29Apr09 662 106430Apr09–11Sep09 682 110212Sep09–15Nov09 729 118716Nov09-29Dec09 658 105730Dec09-31Mar10 648 1039Superior option available from £27 per person, please call for details.

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