United Vacations USA 2009

United Vacations of America Tours Napa Valley motorcoach all moto tours in rcoach daily a clude breakfamerican severa st & dinner l s Escorted Escorted Motorcoach touring provides a different kind of ‘fun’ holiday, where you can experience all the delights of the USA whilst enjoying the freedom to spend magic moments of your own. An Escorted Motorcoach holiday allows someone else to take care of your hotels and drive you from place to place, leaving you free sit back, relax and enjoy the view. For 2009 we have made things even easier for you by A including more meals in each itinerary, giving you a balance of not having to reserve a table every night but also allowing you to have the flexibility of heading off on your own when you wish to.* What’s included on all motorcoach tours Yosemite National Park San Francisco Monterey/Carmel NEVADA Mammoth Lakes UTAH Bryce Canyon • • • • • • • CALIFORNIA Santa Maria Santa Barbara Los Angeles Death Valley Las Vegas Grand Canyon Lake Powell ARIZONA Phoenix/ Scottsdale sa Includer of numbeeing htse sig tours San Diego • • Guaranteed departures as indicated The most experienced tour directors in the business Arrival and departure transfers* First class hotels close to main attractions or inside National Parks where possible, as stated in itinerary Stay in two bedded rooms Daily American Breakfast Dinners and Highlight Dinners as stated in itinerary (FB): Full American Breakfast included. (D): Dinner included. (HD): Highlight Dinner in Speciality Restaurant Farewell dinners, as stated in itinerary, including wine with dinner Porterage (one suit case per person) • Luxury coach travel throughout with reclining seats, air-conditioning and on-board washroom • Sightseeing tours where stated in the itinerary • Optional sightseeing tours available • Extra nights available at discounted rates at the start and end of each tour * Arrival and departure transfers are only available on the start and end days of the tours. For those arriving early or leaving late, please make your own arrangements. * These inclusions are not relevant to Grand New England on page 19. Please see page 19 for inclusions details Call for Western Discoverer Starts and finishes in Los Angeles 13 nights from only £1489pp Day 1 - Arrive Los Angeles Arrive in the ‘City of Angels’ and enjoy a complimentary transfer to the Trafalgar hotel. Your tour director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer any questions, before a welcome reception at 6.00pm. Hotel: Renaissance Montura Day 2 - Los Angeles - San Diego This morning, we head south to San Diego where we embark on a sightseeing tour including the Old Town, the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure and tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (FB/HD) Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Old Town Day 3 San Diego – Scottsdale Today's journey takes us east as we travel through the Sonoran Desert to Scottsdale, Arizona - a popular desert playground. The balance of the day and evening is at leisure to enjoy your resort in the sun. (FB) Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Day 4 Scottsdale – Grand Canyon National Park After breakfast we stop to visit the cliff dwellings of Montezuma Castle before arriving in Red Rock Country and the artists' town of Sedona. From here our journey continues as we climb through Oak Creek Canyon and arrive at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon where we spend the night inside the park. (FB) Hotel: National Park Lodges Day 5 - Grand Canyon - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park Take in the ever changing views of the Grand Canyon as you travel the scenic South Rim into the Navajo Indian Reservation. As you travel into Utah, view the white shoreline of Lake Powell before reaching the pink and orange spires- called "hoodoos" at Bryce Canyon National Park. (FB/D) Hotel: Ruby's Inn Day 6 - Bryce Canyon - Zion National Park - Las Vegas (2 nights) Travelling through the incredible scenery of Southern Utah you arrive in the lush valley of Zion National Park. Explore this dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs before setting out for the neon oasis of fabulous Las Vegas. (FB) Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton (2 nights) Day 7 - Las Vegas at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure in this exciting city. Maybe relax by the pool, play golf or head to the exclusive shops at the many malls. (FB) Day 8 - Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes Today's drive takes you through the Mojave Desert and into the eastern slopes of California's Sierra Nevada. Arrive in Mammoth Lakes, a popular mountain resort, where your evening is at leisure. (FB) Hotel: Holiday Inn & Suites Day 9 - Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite National Park This morning’s drive takes you over the stunning Tioga Pass (weather permitting) into beautiful Yosemite National Park – here marvel at El Capitan, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls in the Yosemite Valley before reaching your hotel where dinner is served.(FB/D) Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge Day 10 Yosemite – Napa/Sonoma – San Francisco (2) Napa and Sonoma Valleys, home to world renowned wineries, await today. Enjoy the drive along the spectacular Carneros Highway, including a stop at a winery for a guided visit and tasting before arriving in San Francisco later this afternoon. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner at a popular restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf.(FB/HD) Hotel: Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf (2 nights) Day 11 - San Francisco This morning explore the main highlights of San Francisco, including Golden Gate Park, Telegraph Hill, North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore on your own.(FB) Day 12 San Francisco – Carmel – Monterey After breakfast, visit the historic Mission San Juan Bautista on your way to Carmel. Then traverse the stunning coastline of 17 Mile Drive - home to the Lone Cypress and the Pebble Beach Golf Course. In the afternoon, you will arrive at the seaside township of Monterey for the night and your evening is at leisure in Monterey. (FB) Hotel: Portola Plaza Hotel Day 13 Monterey – Hearst Castle – Santa Barbara Continue south through California's coastal mountains, as you make your way to San Simeon. Here tour the decadent Hearst Castle and its amazing treasures before continuing south to Santa Barbara where tonight, you will join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner at the hotel. (FB/FD) Hotel: Hotel Mar Monte Day 14 Santa Barbara – Depart Los Angeles Enjoy an orientation tour of Santa Barbara before heading south to Hollywood. Spot the Hollywood ‘sign’, view the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard and Beverly Hills. A complimentary transfer is provided to Los Angeles International Airport and the Trafalgar Airport hotel in Los Angeles for passengers extending their stay.(FB) Please do not schedule flights before 5.00pm Dates & Prices Single Double Triple Child 01 Feb – 30 Apr 09 01 May – 31 Dec 09 2055 2189 1489 1549 1340 1340 1370 1395 Prices are in £ per person Child prices apply when sharing with one adult for 5-17 year olds. Guaranteed departures – May 16; Jun 06; Jul 11; Aug 8; Sep 5, 26. Non Guaranteed departures – Feb 07, 28 ; Mar 14; May 2, 23, 30; Jun 13; Jul 18; Aug 22; Sep 19; Oct 03; Dec 12, 19. All dates are with an English speaking tour director Hotels may be substituted at any time without prior notice and alternatives will be of the same or similar standard. Tours are subject to a minimum number of passengers to guarantee departure. NB. Please be aware that booking flights that depart on the last day of the tour the risk of not co-ordinating with the tour schedule. Please check for details. Flights not included. Travel agents visit www.uvagents.co.uk or call 0844 499 0222 http://www.uvagents.co.uk

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United Vacations USA 2009 Contents Why Book with United Vacations How to Construct your Tailor-Made Holiday Airline Information Multi-centre Air Tours Car Rental and Fly-drives Motorhomes Self-drive Tours Motorcoach Tours Cruises Introduction: California & The West Las Vegas San Francisco Los Angeles & Los Angeles Beaches Anaheim San Diego Palm Springs Rest of California Phoenix & Scottsdale Arizona & Utah Denver & The Rockies Oahu Maui Hawaii-The Big Island Kauai Hawaiian Cruise Introduction: The North East New York Washington, D.C. Boston Chicago New Orleans Memphis Nashville Introduction: Florida Orlando/Disney Florida Beaches Booking Conditions Travel Information & Insurance

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