United Vacations USA 2009

Hotels in the Rest of California Explore the wonderful wilderness of California’s National Parks. Feel the forces of nature at work in the carved granite cliffs and roaring waterfalls and see the diverse landscape morph from the steep mountains of Yosemite. Located 208 miles south east of San Francisco, Yosemite covers over a thousand square miles of forests and valleys. Experience the desert sands of Death Valley, the lowest point in the western hemisphere (and the hottest!). Take in the amazing contrast in colours and scenery all just a few hours drive from LA. From From From per night £26 per night £43 per night £36 Cedar Lodge Yosemite National Park ## Just eight miles from the Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite National Park, this classic lodge offers a convenient home away from home for outdoor adventurers. Nestled on the banks of the Merced River, it offers access to a private beach as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools and spacious guestrooms with pristine views of the surrounding mountains. Accommodation Rooms (sleep 4) with TV. Facilities 210 rooms • Restaurant • Café • Lounge • Swimming pool • Gift shop. Carmel Mission Inn Carmel ### Steps from the historic Carmel Mission, and the majestic coastline of Big Sur, Point Lobos, the Seventeen Mile Drive and the pastoral beauty of Carmel Valley, guests will love the peaceful atmosphere at this hotel. Accommodation Rooms (sleep 4) with air conditioning, hairdryer, fridge and coffee maker. Facilities 165 rooms • Restaurants • Bar • Swimming pool • Fitness centre • Golf • Free parking. Best Western Pepper Tree Inn Santa Barbara ### Experience the charm and Spanish architecture of Santa Barbara at the Best Western Pepper Tree Inn. The hotel is centrally located on Upper State Street and lies mere minutes away from downtown Santa Barbara, local golf courses, wineries, shopping and South Coast beaches. Accommodation Guestrooms (sleep 4) with television, hairdryer, robes, fresh fruit, fridge, coffee maker and balcony. Facilities 150 rooms • Restaurant • Lounge • Swimming pool • Fitness centre • Massage • Sauna • Shops • Gift shop • Room service. California here we go! Pre-packaged fly-drive tour of California – 15 Days Sausalito, shop in Union Square, see the sea-lions on Fisherman’s Wharf or drive down Lombard Street – the Yosemite world’s most crooked street. San Francisco is for lovers, National Park San Francisco for families and friends and anyone who wants culture UT mixed up with a little bit of fun. Hotel: 2 nights Holiday Carmel NEVADA Inn Golden Gateway Days 8-9 San Francisco -Napa Discover the Wine San Luis Obispo CALIFORNIA Country today visiting both Sonoma and Napa valleys –two of the most famous in the world of wine. Napa and Sonoma, as well as providing a way of life for Solvang Los Angeles ARIZON thousands of workers, also offer the perfect escape for wine buffs and gastronomes. Choose to stop at any one Days 1-3 Los Angeles Arrive into the ‘City of Angels’, of the hundreds of vineyards here, enjoy the countryside collect your car and head for your hotel. So, what to do? and indulge. Hotel: 2 nights BW Inn at the Wines Hollywood? See the sign, walk the strip, mingle in Beverly Days 10-11 Napa-Yosemite When the first white Hills and shop on Rodeo Drive. Then there’s Universal soldiers arrived in the Yosemite Valley, it is said, they Studios or Disneyland to welcome you f you’re looking for sat and wept. Then John Muir, the naturalist spread the the latest rides. Drive to the beach - Santa Monica, Venice word, and through the pictures of Ansel Adams, or Malibu are all close by. Hotel : 3 nights Holiday Inn Yosemite’s beauty was known to all. Today the Valley is Beverly Gardens much the same with El Capitan and Half Dome Days 4-5 Los Angeles – Solvang Move up coast to dominating the view, and Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls Santa Barbara and spend a couple of days relaxing in this giving it a magical feel. Whilst here, you should also chilled out town. Pass through places such as Malibu, visit the giant redwoods and Tuolumne Meadows. Solvang and Hearst Castle, as well as exploring the 18th Hotel : 2 nights Shilo Inn Oakhurst Century Mission founded here in 1772. Hotel: 2 Nights Days 12-14 Yosemite-Carmel Spend your last 3 days Holiday Inn Express exploring the towns, coves and forests made famous by Days 6-7 Solvang – San Francisco Head up the coast to writers such as Steinbeck and Kerouac. Big Sur, Cypress San Francisco today. Ride the cable cars, get locked up on Point, Monterrey and Carmel are evocative names that Alcatraz, fly over the Golden Gate Bridge, dine in just shout California. This part of the coast is a magical Napa Valley Dates & Prices Single Double 01Jan - 23 Mar 09 24 Mar - 27 May 09 28 May - 17 Jun 09 18 Jun - 23 Jul 09 24 Jul - 19 Sep 09 20 Sep - 24 Oct 09 25 Oct - 31 Dec 09 1405 1563 1592 1674 1767 1611 1450 759 846 861 906 957 872 783 Triple Child Prices are in £ per person per tour and inclusive of fully inclusive car hire, standard accommodation as specified, detailed driving instructions and maps. Peak season car supplements and extra driver fees do apply (see pages 12 & 13). Children under 12 stay free when sharing with 2 adults. NB hotels may be substituted at any time without prior notice. Alternatives will be of similar standard. NB supplements may apply, flights NOT included. Upgraded accommodation available at a supplement Travel agents visit www.uvagents.co.uk or call 0844 499 0222 45 USA & Hawaii Rest 567 625 635 665 699 642 583 486 529 537 560 585 537 493 of California playground, whether the sun is shining or if the fog is rolling in! Enjoy the contrast of Carmel and Monterrey, marvel at the Santa Lucia Mountain Range or gaze at the Pacific rollers crashing onto the rocks below. Hotel: 3 nights Bay Park Hotel Days 15 Carmel-Los Angeles Leave for Los Angeles today and drop your car at the airport by the same time you collected it on Day one to avoid any further charges 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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