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NorthAmerica
Austin Adventures has an
itinerary that explores Utah's
Mighty Five national parks.

The Great
Outdoors Await
Michelle Marie Arean

Tell your clients to head to these national
parks for a vacation that will leave them in
awe of the great outdoors.
"Hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park
is a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime experience,
wading through a water-filled walled canyon
followed by a hike up Zion's Angels Landing
with sheer drop-offs on both sides where
you hold on to chains for safety. It's a thrill
you'll never forget," says Dan Austin, owner/
president of Austin Adventures, about taking
a vacation to Utah.
Austin says that "exploring the 'mighty
five' national parks in Utah-Canyonlands,
Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce, and Zion-is a
good four-season bet, though it's best in spring

or fall when the weather is not too extreme-
either too hot or too cold and snowy." He
adds that his favorite time for booking a trip
to Utah is spring. "There's newborn wildlife,
fresh flowers and fantastic blue skies against
the red rocks-great for photography."
Austin Adventures' 8-day Utah: Mighty Five
itinerary, starting at $3,498 pp, traverses five
national parks and has an array of highlights,
including hiking The Narrows; exploring
Capitol Reef's colorful landscapes of buttes,
jumbled rocks, and sedimentary canyons;
taking in the Milky Way while in the
desert; and ascending Walter's Wiggles
and Scout Lookout.

Heading north, Collette's 13-day Alaska
and the Yukon, starting at $4,999 pp, will have
travelers surrounded by majestic landscapes,
ancient glaciers, and wildlife. Guests will
travel through Prince William Sound to view
glaciers, visit the small town of Tok-the
original trade center for travelers coming
from and returning to Canada-and head to
the "Gateway of the Klondike," also known
as Skagway. Travelers will board a scenic
sternwheeler for a cruise on the Chena River,
and enjoy breakfast and first-class Goldstar
service aboard the Alaska Railroad as they
head for an adventure at Denali National
Park. Before exploring the park, guests are
treated to dinner and a show at the Denali
Dinner Theatre. While at the park, they'll
go on a Tundra Wilderness Tour where they'll
learn about the park's history and see some of
the wildlife. They'll also enjoy some leisure
time in the eclectic town of Talkeetna. There's
also time to learn about Dawson City's gold
rush history during a coach tour, or go on a
walking tour with a local guide. ■
Contact Information
Austin Adventures: austinadventures.com
Collette: gocollete.com

Celebrating New Orleans' 300th Birthday
New Orleans' French Quarter.

In celebration of the city's 300th birthday, New Orleans is hosting festivals
throughout 2018.
To honor the city's milestone celebration, Luxury Gold is hosting a 14-day The
Sumptuous Soul of America itinerary, launching in May and starting at $8,313 pp,
that puts the spotlight on New Orleans' food and music, while also traveling to
Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, Nashville, and Memphis.
Travelers will take a river cruise that will immerse them in the city's
architecture while in Chicago; in Louisville, they'll visit a bourbon distillery and
Churchill Downs, as well as the Kentucky Derby Museum; in Nashville, they'll
attend a live radio program at the Grand Ole Opry; and in Memphis, they'll pay
homage to the king of rock 'n roll at Graceland followed by dinner with George
Klein, a childhood friend of Elvis. Once in New Orleans, guests explore the city's
neighborhoods, historic cemeteries, and famous landmarks with a local guide,
dine on Creole cuisine during a cooking demonstration, and have dinner at
Arnaud's Restaurant while listening to live jazz.
Or, you can recommend the 9-day Southern Grace, debuting this May and
starting at $5,344 pp, which starts in Nashville and ends in New Orleans.
luxurygoldvacations.com

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