North America

Thompsons Holidays North America

2008/2009

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North America

with Thompsons Holidays

The Leading Travel Companies of The World

Thompsons is a proud member of “The Leading Travel Companies of The World” a collection of quality international travel and tourism companies offering an extensive selection of holiday options across the globe. All members of this group offer superior quality, value for money and the highest levels of service.

Getting to know Thompsons This Thompsons brochure has been designed especially for you, our valued client. We have gone the extra mile to ensure that all your travel needs are covered and are confident that after reading it, you’ll insist on a Thompsons holiday. The Thompsons website is a one-stop shop for a variety of exciting holidays. Simply visit www.thompsons.co.za and discover a wealth of travel opportunities.

Your Link to Thompsons Thompsons Tours has dealings with more than 1 500 travel agencies across South Africa so you’ll have no difficulty booking the holiday you deserve. Just pop into a travel agency near you and request a Thompsons holiday.

North America

Price Guarantee Once full payment is received from you, the price paid is guaranteed, irrespective of any subsequent changes in airfare or fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Awards Speak Volumes With 30 years experience in the travel industry, we have built a reputation for providing excellent service, specialist knowledge and value for money tailor-made packages. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and for five consecutive years, Thompsons has been voted Best International Tour Operator and Best African Tour Operator in the Diners Club ASATA Travel Awards.

Thompsons Value for Money As one of the largest Tour Operators selling North America, Thompsons enjoys excellent rates and booking conditions with our partner airlines, hotels, transfers, excursion and attraction suppliers. This translates into the best possible value for you, our valued customer.

Travel Pack Prior to departure, your travel documents will be presented to you in a durable Thompsons travel wallet. Each pack contains valuable information, as well as re-usable luggage labels and other surprises, depending on your destination. In the event of an emergency, a Thompsons staff member is contactable by phone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Thompsons Top-Up’s Stretch your Rands and Top-Up your Thompsons package with additional excursions to enhance your holiday experience. Pre-book car hire, theatre tickets, sightseeing tours and more.

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Live the American dream

2 Introduction to Thompsons 3 North America Map & description of hotel ratings 4 Introduction to United States of America 5 New York 6-9 Walt Disney World Resort in Florida 10-11 Universal Orlando Resort 12 Orlando 13 Miami

North America

14 Washington & Atlanta 15 Chicago & Boston 16 New Orleans & Las Vegas 17 San Francisco & Los Angeles 18 Escorted Coach Tours 19 Fly-Drive Packages 20 Introduction to Canada 21 Montreal, Vancouver & Toronto 22-23 Rocky Mountaineer Vacations 24-25 Introduction to Mexico 26 Car Hire 27 Booking Conditions

The White House

HOTEL GRADING As there is no official rating system for hotels in the USA, we use our suppliers star ratings to assist you in selecting the correct accommodation for your clients. Please note that our ratings may be different from those used by other organizations and that the description and price should also be considered when making your choice. Accommodation is rated from 1 to 5 stars, according to the description below. A half-star is used to indicate superior accommodation within that category. Ratings differ from South African standards. + Strictly budget accommodation offering basic rooms, often with shared bath (indicated in the description). Limited or no public areas. Recommended for students and clients on a tight budget. Not usually recommended for families. ++ An economy property (often motel-style) offering simple but adequate accommodation. Public areas and on-site dining (when available) are usually limited. Recommended for cost-conscious clients. +++ Typically a full-service property offering comfortable accommodation and standard in-room amenities. A restaurant is normally available and other services

s What is LAGS? You may only carry liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in your hand luggage in containers that have a maximum capacity of 100ml each, all packed in one re-sealable, transparent plastic bag, capacity of the bag must not exceed one litre.

and facilities are often offered. Recommended for clients looking for reliable standards and good value. ++++ A superior property, offering well-appointed accommodation and excellent in-room amenities. Expect good facilities, comfortable public areas and a high level of service. Recommended for clients wanting upscale accommodation. +++++ Luxurious, exceptional property offering the highest international standards of comfort, service and cuisine. Recommended to a discerning clientele and those looking for the best accommodation in their chosen destination.

s The piece system is used for transatlantic direct flights to North America from South Africa.You are allowed to travel with two pieces of hold baggage - the suitcase must not exceed 140cm maximum weight of any one bag shall not exceed 32kg.

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United States of America

United States of America

United States Capitol Building

L CAPITAL CITY: Washington LANGUAGE: English is the official language. CURRENCY: American Dollar VISA: Visas are required for SA passport holders AREA: 9,372,610 km2 TIME DIFFERENCE: East Coast - 7 hours behind SA time (during their winter). West Coast - 10 hours behind SA time HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: No vaccinations are presently required

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WHAT THINGS COST

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BEST TIME TO TRAVEL East Coast: Orlando and Miami in Florida enjoy a warm temperate climate all year round with the best months to visit being May to September. Further up the coast in Atlanta, New York and Washington (Mar-Jun) and (Sep-Dec) offer good weather. West Coast: The months between May and October are the busiest along the West coast cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you prefer smaller crowds and lower prices the best time to visit is from Sep to Nov.

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Elegant Washington DC, capital of North America and seat of the Government, offers superb museums and great restaurants. Spend some time down South in the olde worlde cotton-picking town of New Orleans, home to Jazz, soul food, gospel music and good old Southern hospitality. If city living is more your style, there’s the best of the best, the Big Apple and the glitter and glamour of Las Vegas. Climb the hilly, narrow streets in sunny San Francisco or laze on golden beaches in Florida and California. Experience the beauty of the desert in the Grand Canyon. Go wine-tasting in California’s Napa Valley. Live the Hollywood lifestyle in Los Angeles. Seek solitude and splendour in the Great Lakes.

Dream the destination... Live the journey.

New York

Times Square

The “Big Apple”

SIGHTSEEING

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from $152 - $189 pp

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Visit a host of famous landmarks in Manhattan & Brooklyn with unlimited rides on the Uptown, Downtown, Brooklyn & Night Tours for 2 consecutive days.

NYC Showbiz Insiders Tour from $93 pp

An opportunity to meet a Broadway performer plus a Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour and lunch at Planet Hollywood.

Full Island Cruise from $30 pp A leisurely three hour cruise around Manhattan with live commentary on many of the major attractions.

Helmsley Middletowne

Located on Manhattan’s East 48th Street, within walking distance of many of New York’s major landmarks. Nearby attractions include The Empire State Building and Central Park. The hotel offers 138 air conditioned guest rooms, featuring telephone with data port, cable TV with in-room movies, ironing equipment, clock radio, hair dryer and refrigerator. Disabled facilities available. from $135 - $215 pp

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Hop-On Hop-Off All Loops New York Tour from $52pp

Hotel Beacon

Just three blocks from Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side this historic hotel offers larger than average rooms with fully equipped kitchenette and is convenient to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, the Theatre District and Midtown Shopping.

Holiday Inn Midtown 57th Street

Located on 57th Street and 10th Avenue away from the hustle and bustle but within walking distance to Times Square, Theatre District and Central Park. 597 rooms with: Cable/satellite TV, in room movies, telephone, voicemail, speakerphone, high-speed internet access, iron / ironing board, coffee maker & hairdryer. from $145 - $223 pp

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Park Central

Across from Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, just blocks from Times Square, the Theatre District, Rockefeller Center & convenient to premier shopping on 57th Street and Fifth Avenue. Within walking distance from Central Park and most major midtown attractions. 935 rooms with Cable TV, internet access, in-room movies, Nintendo, data port, iron/ ironing board, hairdryer & in-room safe. from $191 - $311 pp

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New York Hilton

from $65 pp

Located in the midst of business headquarters & media centres, near Radio City Music Hall, Museum of Modern Art, Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Broadway, Carnegie hall and Times Square. 2041 rooms with Cable TV, coffee maker, hairdryer, high speed internet access, iron/ironing board, mini bar, telephone with dataport/ voice mail, AC, alarm radio & work desk. from $182 - $427pp

Admission to over 40 top attractions in New York City, with a 140-page pocketsized guide book with comprehensive information about many places of interest in NYC, Discounts and Special Offers at top restaurants and retailers as well as line skipping privileges at select attractions.

In Midtown Manhattan at 50th St and Madison Ave, close to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Saks 5th Ave, theaters, Central Park, business districts and world class shopping. Rooms have cable TV, in room movies, telephone, voicemail, bathroom, hair dryer, alarm clock/radio, iron/ironing board, work area, high speed internet & in-room safe. Complimentary shuttle to Wall Street & the theater district. from $230 - $408 pp

New York Pass : 1 Day pass

New York

Life never stops in the Big Apple – New York’s Manhattan, with it's famous skyline, is vibrant and energetic, with so many attractions and facilities, it would be impossible to see and do everything in one lifetime. Visit Times Square, Broadway, unique Greenwich Village, Wall Street, the Empire State Building and Madison Square Gardens. Take the ferry to Ellis Island to see the Statue of Liberty and explore some of the city’s famous museums.

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Walt Disney World©

Walt Disney World©

DISNEY DINING PLAN

Theme Park excitement can really make you hungry! Fill up on the Disney Dining Plan It’s a tasty way to save up to 30% per person on dining. Enjoy select snacks and meals at participating restaurants throughout Walt Disney World® Resort including some that feature Disney Character Dining! This package includes one table-service meal, one quick-service meal and one snack per person, per night of your package stay at select restaurants. Bon appetit!

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Thompsons Recommended “Best Value for Money” Package INCLUDES: s2ETURN$ISNEY-AGICAL%XPRESS4RANSFERSBETWEEN/RLANDO!IRPORTAND Disney All Star Resort s.IGHTSACCOMMODATIONINASTANDARDVIEWROOMATA$ISNEY!LL3TAR Resort, s5NLIMITEDUSEOFTHE$ISNEY4RANSPORTATIONSYSTEMBUSES BOATSAND monorail, s$AY-AGIC9OUR7AYWITH0ARK(OPPERAND7ATER0ARK&UNAND More Ticket giving unlimited entry to The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Parks as well as 6 visits of your choice to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex as well as one snack, one take-away and one table service meal per person per day.

Prices - Value season Per Adult Sharing

from $740

Per Child 3-9 Yrs (Sharing with 2 adults)

from $300

Per Child 10-17 Yrs (Sharing with 2 adults)

from $340

From $42 per adult & per child from 10 years of age.

Adult Dining (10 Yrs +)

from $294

Children 03 to 09 years of age pay $11 and must eat from the child menu where

Child Dining

from $77

available.

Valid : 01 Jan to 13 Feb, 03 Aug to 01 Oct, 30 Nov to 16 Dec ‘08

Dream the destination... Live the journey.

Walt Disney World© You're invited to come live out more Disney dreams as The Year of a Million Dreams celebration continues through December 2008. Enjoy enchanting new entertainment, a fantastic new attraction and the dream-making magic Disney Cast Members create for our Guests every day at the Walt Disney World Resort. Don't miss your chance to be a part of it.

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Step right up and )<4)6-)2') Toy Story Mania!, the all-new interactive attraction inspired by -72)=A-<%r’s Toy Story films (coming in Summer 2008). Get cast in the entertainment capital of high-speed attractions and sensational shows. The astonishing Lights, Motors, Action!™ blends flying motorcycles, airborne sports cars and fishtailing jet-powered skis into the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at how hair-raising stunts are created for block-buster Hollywood films.

In this amazing place, you’re in a living storybook on a breathtaking adventure filled with great attractions, shows and plenty of Disney Characters. The newest high-speed thrills are found on the Expedition Everest™ train trek through the Himalayan unknown, guarded by the dreaded Yeti (a.k.a the Abominable Snowman)! Immerse yourself in Finding Nemo – The Musical inspired by -72)=A-<%6’s “Finding Nemo”. This blend of puppetry, animation, special effects and song brings the beloved characters to life as you’ve never imagined.

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Expedition Everest™

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tube floats for adults, plus family flumes for the whole gang. Soak up the sunny, tropical fun of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water %rk. Thrills abound, including Crush’n’Gusher, a gravity-defying uphill water coaster. Come hit the waves in our monster wave pool where Disney imagination reigns!

Indulge yourself at a waterfront metropolis, the best in shopping, dining and entertainment. Design and ride your own virtual roller coaster at DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme %rk. Check out the awe-inspiring feats of the Cirque du Soleil® show, La Nouba™, and when the sun goes down, the grown-up fun keeps going late into the evening at Pleasure Island, with outrageous clubs and live entertainment. Downtown Disney

Magic Your Way tickets give you even more flexibility Disney is now offering tickets tailor-made to suit your holiday. You choose how many days you'd like to stay, and which extras you'd like to add to your ticket. Plus,even more importantly, the longer you stay and play, the less you pay per day! Magic M agiic Your Way ag Way B Base ase as e TiTicket cke kett TThis his base ticket gives you admission to all four four of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks (one Theme Park per day). For even more Disney experiences and greater flexibility, you can also combine this ticket with the "Water Park Fun & More" or "Park Hopper " options.

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Water Park Fun & More Option

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The Water Park Fun & More option gives you a whole range of extra places to visit: Disney's Blizzard Beach and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Parks, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island and Disney's Wide World of Sports complex.

Base Ticket

Park Hopper Option Total flexibility - with the Park Hopper option you can visit multiple Parks in one day, in any combination you choose. Come back to your favorite attractions without using a single-day ticket and, if you're staying in one of the Disney Resorts, it will let you make even better use of those Extra Magic Hours.

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Buy your Disney Tickets before you fly! Select your flexible, tailor-made ticket in advance and you won't have to queue at the ticket office when you get there! Disney Tickets also include free transport (buses, boats, monorails) within Walt Disney World Resort Helpful hint: book a Disney Resort hotel along with your ticket and enjoy Extra Magic Hours It pays to stay longer - the price per day on your Disney Ticket gets even better!

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Walt Disney World©

Disney Resorts Disney Value Resorts Whether they’re themed to music, sports, movies or twentieth-century pop culture, Disney Value Resorts are big on everything but price! They also offer themed pool areas, food courts, pizza delivery and laundry facilities. And with convenient, complimentary bus transportation to Walt Disney World Resort locations, you’re always close to the Disney fun!

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Walt Disney World©

Disney Moderate Resorts The perfect combination of value and amenities, Disney Moderate Resorts put you close to all the Theme Park excitement! You can choose to be in a variety of imaginatively themed locations, from the colorful Caribbean to the best of the Big Easy. Fantastic themed pools with slides let you soak up some watery fun. Food courts and full-service dining offer all-time favorites. Plus, recreation opportunities like biking and boating add to the fun. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney Deluxe Resorts Offering the highest level of quality, convenience and Lobby Concierge services available, Disney Deluxe Resorts immerse you in fantastic worlds and faraway lands. Magical theming is everywhere, from beautiful rooms to elaborately themed pools. Many of our acclaimed restaurants offer awardwinning cuisine; others feature enchanting Character Dining. Some Deluxe Resorts feature monorail stations right outside your door. Others are within walking distance of a Theme Park. And all are close to the fun.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney Deluxe Villas Resorts Enjoy all the comforts of home with all the extras of a world-class vacation ownership resort. Disney Deluxe Villas Resorts combine the magic of Disney with the convenience of kitchen accommodations, flexible room arrangements, and extra living space for groups of up to 8 people. The utmost in spacious luxury with renowned Disney service. The number of rooms available is limited.

Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Nestled in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Wilderness Cabins feature vaulted wood-beam ceilings and private barbecue decks. Spacious air-conditioned living, dining and bedrooms accommodate up to six. The kitchen is fully equipped, and we take care of the housekeeping! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground As to Disney artwork/properties:©Disney

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Walt Disney World©

Disney Resort Benefits More great reasons than ever to stay at a Disney Resort Hotel The magic never ends when you stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. For 24 hours a day, you’re immersed in a wonderful fantasy world with magical touches that only Disney can provide. From Disney’s Value Resorts to Disney’s Deluxe Resorts, magnificent theming transports you to another time and place, pampered by legendary Disney service and hospitality while they enjoy exclusive Disney Resort amenities available nowhere else. It’s why the only thing better than visiting the Walt Disney World Resort... is staying there.

You’ll be close to the Disney fun. Disney Resorts are close to the Disney Theme Parks, Disney Water Parks, nighttime entertainment, and a whole world of recreation. Our pools are the coolest. Where else can you slide down a sea serpent’s tongue, stroll along a gigantic piano keyboard, or splash through a towering volcano? Disney pools rule!

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Disney’s Magical Express Transportation is complimentary and exclusively available when you stay at a Disney Resort hotel. Motor coaches pick you up at Orlando International Airport and take you to your Disney Resort hotel, while your bags are picked up and taken to your room. And when your vacation’s over, you and your bags are taken back to Orlando International Airport.

Walt Disney World©

Staying in a Disney Resort is like staying in a magical Disney attraction. There are over 20 Disney Resort hotels offering accommodations in fantastic environments crafted in the great Disney artistic tradition. You’ll enjoy the kind of quality, immersive, “storytelling” settings you enjoy in Disney Theme Parks.

By purchasing the Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining, you now have a convenient and affordable way to enjoy two meals each day plus a snack at over 100 participating restaurants throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Resort Guests can enjoy the Extra Magic Hours Benefit. Each day one of the Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to three hours after regular Park closing, so you can experience some of the most popular attractions. Valid Theme Park admission and Walt Disney World Resort ID are required.

Complimentary transportation whisks you around our “world.” Why drive? You’re on vacation. Our modernistic monorails, air-conditioned motor coaches and charming ferryboats are your “magic carpets” to all things Disney.

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Universal Orlando® Resort

Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2008 Universal Studios. © 2008 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. Hard Rock Hotel ® Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. Portofino Bay Hotel & Royal Pacific Resort logos © 2008 Universal Rank Hotel Partners. All rights reserved.

Universal Orlando® Resort

Universal Orlando® Resort 2-Day/2-Park Plus 3rd Day Free* Ticket ®

Men in Black & Alien Attack. TM & © 2008 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

Universal Orlando® Resort is what Florida holidays are all about! Universal Studios® brings the magic of the movies vividly to life and thrillseekers are also well served by Universal’s Islands of Adventure® where innovative rides make the term Rollercoaster seem inadequate. After all that excitement, take a stroll down Universal CityWalk® - Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment. Make the most of your Universal Orlando vacation by staying at one of three on-site hotels: the exciting Hard Rock Hotel®, the exotic Loews Royal Pacific Resort, or the luxurious Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

3-Park Ticket with Wet ‘n Wild ® **

Buy a Universal Orlando ticket and enjoy an extra day FREE! That’s 3 action-packed days of admission to Universal Studios® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure ® theme parks. Plus you’ll enjoy admission to the night-time entertainment venues at Universal CityWalk®*** for 14 consecutive days.

Enjoy 5 days of admission to Universal Studios®, Universal’s Islands of Adventure ®, and Wet ‘n Wild ®, Orlando’s most exciting water park. You only have to pay one parking fee per day, at the first park you visit. Plus you’ll enjoy 14 consecutive nights access*** to Universal CityWalk®.

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*One (1) guest admission to Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure® for any three (3) calendar days within a fourteen (14) consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any theme park or CityWalk® portion of the ticket is used. **One (1) guest to one (1) calendar day admission to each of the following: Universal Studios Florida®, Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and Wet ‘n Wild for a total of five (5) calendar days within a fourteen (14) consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any theme park, waterpark or CityWalk portion of the ticket is used. ***Both ticket offers include Universal CityWalk® admission during the fourteen (14) consecutive calendar day period. Not valid for separately ticketed concerts and special events. Some venues require 21 or older for admission. Does not include admission to Universal Cineplex 20, an AMC Theatre. Subject to availability. Both ticket offers including CityWalk portion: Parking not included and there are no discounts on food or merchandise. Photo ID required. Additional restrictions apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

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Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando ®

Live like a rock star at the exciting Hard Rock Hotel®, located on-site at Universal Orlando® Resort. Orlando’s coolest hotel features a hip, laid back attitude; a sand beach pool that immerses you in sound, not just water; authentic rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia; the legendary Palm Restaurant and more. from $156 - $228 pp Hard Rock Hotel ® Hard Rock Café International (USA), Inc.

Universal Orlando® Resort On Site Hotels

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Now you can stay in the heart of all the attractions and excitement, at one of Universal Orlando Resor t’s magnificently themed on-site hotels. Each distinct hotel is located just steps away from the world’s two most amazing theme parks – Universal Studios®, and Universal’s Islands of Adventure ® - and the exciting nightlife of Universal CityWalk ® entertainment complex.

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Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando ®

Kick back and relax at the exotic Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando®. From the breathtaking beauty of the lush tropical landscaping and sparkling waterfalls, to the tranquility of the orchid court, you'll be transported to the enchanted isles of the South Seas. Find a spot at the tropical lagoon-style pool, and forget about the rest of from $137 - $208 pp the world. +++++

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Universal Orlando® Resort

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando®

Experience la dolce vita – the sweet life - at Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando®. Universal’s premier luxury hotel re-creates the charm and romance of the seaside village of Portofino Italy. Guests enjoy stylish, spacious guest rooms featuring authentic Italian furnishings, impeccable service, an opulent spa, three themed swimming pools and exceptional dining. from $189 - $268 pp

Dream the destination... Live the journey.

Orlando FlexTicket™ Orlando FlexTicket™

Enjoy unlimited access to 6 great Florida theme parks with one great ticket. The Orlando FlexTicket and Orlando FlexTicket Plus have everything you need to get the most out of your Florida holiday. With the Orlando FlexTicket enjoy 14 days of unlimited admission to Universal’s Islands of Adventure ®, Universal Studios®, SeaWorld ® Orlando, Wet ‘n Wild ® Orlando and Aquatica™, Florida’s newest water park. If you can handle even more excitement then

Aquatica™

SeaWorld® Orlando

* Your CityWalk pass is valid for the same period of time as your Orlando FlexTicket. These days start from the first day you enter an Orlando FlexTicket park or CityWalk. Some special events at CityWalk are separately ticketed and may incur an additional charge. Some CityWalk venues have an age limit of 21 years or older.

Your adventure doesn’t have to end once the parks have closed. Whatever your choice of ticket, you’ll also get complimentary entrance to Universal CityWalk®, Orlando’s hottest entertainment and dining venue*.

** This service departs from SeaWorld Orlando and various locations in the International Drive and Kissimmee areas. Service may be subject to change.

Orlando FlexTicket: Adult $257 Orlando FlexTicket: Child(3-9 years) $213

And there’s more. You’ll also receive: FREE coach transportation to Busch Gardens on the Busch Gardens Shuttle Express when you purchase the Orlando FlexTicket Plus**. FREE parking. Only pay for parking once if you visit more than one park on the same day. Flexibility, variety and great value for money. The Orlando FlexTickets have it all.

Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay

© 2008 Busch Entertainment Corporation.All Rights Reserved. ®

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is an African themed adventure park, where you can explore exotic terrain; get up close to wildlife and experience wild rides. See white tigers and orangutans at Jungala, opening Spring 2008. Then dare to take a ride on SheiKra®, the floorless dive coaster.

Universal Studios®

Orlando FlexTicket Plus.: Adult $306 Orlando FlexTicket Plus.: Child(3-9 years) $256

Call Thompsons to make sure you book your Orlando FlexTicket™ before you travel!

Universal’s Islands of Adventure®

Dueling Dragons ® Universal Studios.

Take an unforgettable journey through five remarkable islands where all your favourite myths, legends, comic books, cartoons and children’s stories come to life. You’ll experience the most innovative rides and attractions ever created including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® and The Incredible Hulk Coaster ®.

Wet ‘n Wild® Orlando

© 2008 Busch Entertainment Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2008 Universal Studios. © 2008 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved.

© 2008 Wet ‘n Wild. All Rights Reserved.

Venture to adventures beyond the ocean’s door at SeaWorld ® Orlando. Get up-close with all the sea’s creatures, including sharks, dolphins and even killer whales! Experience the stunning Shamu ® show, Believe ®, and the thrills of Wild Arctic®, Journey to Atlantis®, Kraken® and more. Dive in.

Jump right into the action of your favourite films at the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world. Here you’ll find an amazing array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions. Experience a hilarious new ride starring The Simpsons™, opening in 2008.

Experience the world-class rides, quality service and more multi-passenger water thrill rides than any other waterpark in Orlando, and you will see why Wet ‘n Wild was voted America’s “Must See Waterpark”! Open yearround with pools heated seasonally. Wet ‘n Wild is the perfect place for the entire family.

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Orlando FlexTicket™

© 2008 Busch Entertainment Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Introducing Aquatica™ – a whimsical, one-of-akind waterpark - only in Orlando and only from SeaWorld. From enclosed tube slides through a lagoon of Commerson’s dolphins to tranquil and rapid rivers and relaxing on white sand beaches, the fun here is as endless as the sea. Opening March 2008.

there’s the Orlando FlexTicket Plus. It includes all the thrills of the Orlando FlexTicket, plus admission to the African themed adventure park Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay.

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Orlando

SeaWorld®

Orlando

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People from all over the world flock to sunny Orlando- home to an astounding array of attractions, from thrilling theme parks to wonderful golf courses, fabulous shopping and nightlife. It is a perfect base from which to visit NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and it is a convenient pre and post cruise destination for the exciting array of cruising options departing from Port Canaveral.

SIGHTSEEING Kennedy Space Center Tour

Howard Johnson Maingate Resort

Located 3 miles away from Walt Disney World's Maingate entrance with a covered and heated pool, two additional outdoor pools, plus a whirlpool, and FREE scheduled transportation to and from Disney's Parks. Each Standard Room has two beds, a private bath, a 25 inch colour cable TV, telephone, air-conditioning, radio, direct dial phone, hairdryer & trouser press. from $28 - $45 pp

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Clarion Hotel Maingate

Located less then 2 miles from the Disney parks, this hotel offers 198 air-conditioned guest rooms featuring telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, ironing equipment, in-room safe and coffee maker. Complimentary daily newspaper, morning coffee in the lobby and shuttle service to Disney’s Theme Parks, Universal, SeaWorld and Factory Outlet Mall. from $38 - $83 pp

From $45pp

Experience NASA’s past, present and future, this tour will take you closer to America's space program. You will experience an up-close look at the Space Shuttle launch facilities that make Kennedy Space Center NASA’s gateway to the universe. You’ll meet a real Astronaut, experience the new mad Mission to Mars show, see real space craft and much more.

Sea World Florida

From $94pp

Sea World is filled with entertainment for the whole family. It has more than 20 spectacular attractions such as Shamu, New Visions, Whale and Dolphin Discovery, Clyde and Seamore. Sea Worlds newest attraction is Key West, where visitors can interact with bottlenose dolphins, see endangered sea turtles and feed stingrays. Wild Arctic combines a simulated flight over the frozen North, with real life encounters with the animals that live there. Visitors can observe polar bears, walruses, beluga whales and seals, both above and below the water.

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Holiday Inn International Drive

Located on International Drive, just a short drive away from Orlando's major attractions, including Walt Disney World, Sea World, Wet 'N Wild, Universal Studios and the Orange County Convention Center. 465 Spacious guestrooms with air-conditioning, TV, satellite, radio, direct dial phone, hairdryer, trouser press, and automatic wake-up call. Disabled facilities available. from $42 - $54 pp

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International Plaza Resort & Spa

Conveniently located on International Drive, just five minutes from Universal Studios, this full-service resort hotel offers numerous recreational facilities including three palm-tree-lined swimming pools, two children's pools, outdoor hot tub, playground with miniature golf greens, fitness centre, day spa and more! A great location to visit all the Theme Parks in Orlando. Rooms are stylish, with modern decor, individual climate control, safe and cable TV. from $35 - $69pp

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Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate

Set on 1200 acres of natural wetland with two 18 hole golf courses and a 850 foot lazy river pool just 5 miles from Walt Disney World. Rooms with air conditioner, cable TV, in-room movies, mini bar, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, plus robes and in-room safe. Amenities include heated swimming pool, waterslides, lazy river, fitness centre, spa, beauty salon, video games arcade, golf courses, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, restaurant, deli, bar & room service. Complimentary transfers to from $106 - $148 pp the Walt Disney World Theme Parks.

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Miami

Scenes from Miami

Anything goes in Miami

SIGHTSEEING Miami by night

Days Inn South Beach

Steps away from the white sandy beach, only a short walk away from a wide range of dining, shopping and entertainment. Rooms are medium in size and in fair condition, most of which have views of the ocean. In-room amenities include TV, Satellite TV, radio, direct dial phone, hairdryer and automatic wake up call. Disabled facilities are available. from $56 - $169 pp

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Bel Aire South Beach

Located in the heart of South Beach adjacent to Ocean Drive, with 135 guestrooms and suites. The hotel is made up of five very unique 1930's Art Deco styled buildings, that are situated on two acres of lush tropical grounds. The rooms are medium in size and are well equipped with air conditioning, TV, radio, hairdryer and trouser press. Disabled facilities are available. from $51 - $187 pp

from $58 pp

2½ hours – night tour covering South Beach, Art Deco District and Downtown Miami.

Miami City Tour and Everglades Tour from $107 pp

Tour includes financial district, Little Havana, Art Deco District, Coconut Grove and a stop at Bayside Shops, downtown, for some shopping time. Visit Miami’s famous neighbourhoods, followed by a visit to the Everglades. Includes airboat tour and alligator show.

Full Day Key West - 1 Day Tour from $59 pp

Drive across 42 bridges and 32 islands, to the Southern-most point in the Continental USA - just 90 miles away from Cuba. Enjoy a drive through the charming town, with time to explore on your own.

Parrot Jungle

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Miami

The chic and sophisticated resort city of Miami Beach is only 7 square miles in size, but it boasts an incredible number of ritzy hotels. In Miami, life is outrageous and diverse, chic and cultured. Visitors, when they are not sunbathing, shopping or sightseeing, frequent the many nightclubs and restaurants - to see and be seen. Nightlife is lively, with every type of musical entertainment imaginable and cuisine, just as creative and varied.

from $55 pp

Meet twin baby orangutans and be amazed at three live shows held at the Jungle Theater. See the jungle spring to life featuring tigers, other wild animals and more than 200 parrots and macaws.

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Courtyard by Mariott South Beach

An upscale art deco hotel, in a beautiful beachfront location, amid South Beach attractions and nightlife, with 228 rooms and 8 suites, most with private balconies featuring dazzling city and ocean views. Guestrooms feature luxury bedding with 300-thread-count sheets, custom duvets and down/feather pillows and a 32-inch LG flat panel TV, air-conditioning, telephone, mini-bar and more. Disabled facilities are available. from $82 - $191 pp

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The Palms South Beach

Located directly on the beach, minutes from the Art Deco District’s many attractions. 42 air-conditioned guest rooms offer ceiling fans, telephone, internet access, cable TV, clock radio, hair dryer, ironing equipment, mini bar and in-room safe. Recreational facilities include a heated swimming pool, fitness centre and games room. Disabled facilities are available. from $134 - $307 pp

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Fontainebleau Resort and Spa

Situated on 20 acres on the ocean front in Miami Beach, this landmark hotel is located within 3 miles of the Miami Beach Convention Center and South Beach nightlife. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with telephone, data port and voice mail, cable TV, in-room movies, clock radio, hairdryer, ironing equipment, coffee maker and mini bar. Disabled facilities are available. from $160 - $353 pp

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Washington The Home of “Capitol Hill” The country’s Capital City, Washington is not only home to government and the White House, it is also famous for housing the largest museum complex in the world, the Smithsonian Institute. The famous Pentagon, the largest office building in the world, is also located in Washington, as is Mount Vernon, George Washington’s final estate, and Capitol Hill, where Congress meets. Aside from so much culture, there’s also a surprisingly vibrant nightlife, with pubs offering great jazz, blue grass and rock. Georgetown, where the university is situated, offers excellent restaurants and a variety of pubs and disco’s.

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Washington Plaza

Situated right in the heart of Washington DC within easy reach of tourist attractions, government offices and commercial centres. 340 medium sized guest rooms offer connection for laptop, air conditioning, Satellite TV, hairdryer, trouser press and more. Disabled facilities.

SIGHTSEEING

from $69 - $121 pp

Washington/Embassy Row/Arlington National Cemetery from $38 pp

Washington & Atlanta

Visit Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean and Marine Corps Memorials. Kennedy Gravesites. View US Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, House and Senate Office Buildings, FBI Building, White House, Federal Triangle and more.

Old Town Trolley Tour

from $33 pp

A fully narrated trolley tour, while boarding and reboarding at any of the stops located throughout the city. Tour includes unlimited hop-on, hop-off service for 1 full loop.

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Holiday Inn on the Hill

Located near the US Capital, Convention Center, Union Station, National Mall and Smithsonian Museum. Rooms with coffee/tea maker, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, free high speed internet access, in room movies & gaming. Amenities include outdoor pool, sundeck, fitness centre, gift shop, restaurant, bar & room service. from $103 - $321 pp

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Hilton Washington

Situated on a seven-acre oasis, close to sightseeing and shopping on Connecticut Avenue, the Hilton Washington provides a comfortable and convenient base. Rooms are well equipped and feature all the usual hotel amenities. Disabled facilities are available. from $68 - $321 pp

Atlanta The World of Coca-Cola © Atlanta is a sprawling modern metropolis offering world-class restaurants and shopping, a festive nightlife and lots of cultural attractions. This vibrant city is a showcase of the South, with memories of days gone by. It’s also the centre of America’s favourite sport – baseball, and home to the worldwide cable news network, CNN. Here, too, is where Coca-Cola originated. Visit the World of Coca-Cola with its unparalleled collection of over 1000 memorabilia recounting the century-old history of this tasty cold drink.

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Clarion Airport Hotel

Located three miles from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 15 minutes south of downtown Atlanta. Minutes away from the Georgia World Congress Center, the Georgia Aquarium, Georgia International Convention Center and Turner Field. Rooms with cable TV, coffee maker, hairdryer, internet access, iron/ironing board, inhouse movies, telephone. Includes Airport Transfer. from $59 pp

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Atlanta’s Past & Present From $55 pp Visit the Atlanta Cyclorama, see Historical Homes, Churches, Theaters and the Governor´s Mansion as You Drive Up Peachtree Street, Visit the Atlanta History Center, see the 1928 Swan House and visit Tully Smith´s Farmhouse.

Atlanta City Pass

from $77 - $95 pp

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From $63 pp

Visit six famous Atlanta attractions for one amazing low price including the Georgia Aquarium & World of Coca-Cola amongst others. See more and avoid most ticket lines.

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Sheraton Atlanta

First-class, full-service hotel, featuring comfortable guest rooms, dataport, high speed internet access, complimentary weekday newspapers, coffee maker, 27-inch television, in-room movies.

Omni At CNN Center

Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta in the CNN Center Complex. Rooms with air conditioner, TV, in-room movies, Nintendo, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, coffee maker, and bathrobes. Amenities include fitness centre, outdoor heated pool & sundeck, Omni kids program, beauty salon, restaurant, bistro/lounge, coffee shop & room service. from $141 - $160 pp

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Chicago City of Contrasts With a stunning skyline erupting from the western shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago prides itself on being a centre for varied culture, with festivals, exhibitions and parades all year round. It is a city of contrasts: raging winters and seductive summers, crowded highways and friendly folk. With a thriving arts scene, Chicago is a sensitive city, less brash than New York, less loud than LA, but still able to provide that "wow! " factor for international visitors that is intrinsic to a trip to the US.

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Essex Inn

Situated on Michigan Avenue, the Essex Inn offers world class attractions at your door step directly across from Grant Park and walking distance to Art Institute. Rooms with cable TV, wireless internet access, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, coffeemaker & telephone with voicemail/automated from $60 - $130 pp wakeup service.

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Grand Sears Towers Tour

from $59 pp

A comprehensive tour of Chicago will show you all the excitement. See the famous Loop, State Street, public plazas, with world famous works of art by Picasso, Miro, Chagal and Moore, as well as yacht harbours, miles of lake-front parks and beaches, museums and theatres of Chicago.

Land & Lake Tour

from $40 pp

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Hilton Chicago

On Chicago’s ‘’Cultural Michigan Mile’’, overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan and in the heart of the cultural core. Rooms with 27” flat TV, in house movies, playstation, high speed internet access, plush top mattress, feather pillows, alarm clock, CD player, telephone, voicemail, iron/ironing board & hairdryer. from $92 - $314 pp

Boston Historical University City Welcome to Boston! The City of Boston hosts over 12 million annual visitors from across the States and around the globe. This vibrant, thriving city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class educational institutions, champion sports franchises, as well as its place at the very forefront of American history. Tourism is one of New England's largest industries; as the region's social and commercial "hub", Boston is willing to accommodate and entertain you as few other cities can.

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Boston Harbour Cruise

from $22 pp

Cruise through Boston’s past – join in on this one-of-a-kind cruise that tells the dramatic stories that shaped Boston’s and the Nation’s future and see historic sites such as the Boston Tea Party, USS Constitution, Boston Lighthouse and much more.

Whale Watching Cruise

from $39 pp

Boston’s only high speed catamaran whale watch. Multiple seasonal daily departures.

Boston Park Plaza

Adjacent to the Public Garden, the chic boutiques, art galleries and restaurants of the world famous Newbury Street, this hotel offers hospitality and service that has attracted United States Presidents and celebrities for the past 76 years. Rooms with AC, cable TV, in room movies, telephone, voicemail, dataport, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, iron/ironing board & internet access. from $95 - $201 pp

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SIGHTSEEING

Chicago & Boston

A five and a half hour comprehensive tour which shows you all that Chicago has to offer including a shoreline cruise along the lakefront in a beautiful steamliner yacht.

Affinia Chicago

Located in the Gold Coast area of downtown Chicago, one block from Michigan Avenue shopping on the Magnificent Mile and two blocks from the Museum of Contemporary Art and Historic Water Tower. All rooms with cable television, video game consoles and high-speed Internet access for a fee. Bathrooms feature terry-cloth bathrobes and complimenfrom $145 - $335pp tary designer toiletries.

Comfort Inn Boston

Located less than four miles from historic downtown Boston and five miles from the Boston Logan International Airport. 132 rooms with Cable TV, coffee maker, AC, hairdryer, telephone, iron/ironing board, in-room safe & dataport/internet access. from $101 - $161 pp

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Hyatt Regency Boston

Ideally located in the centre of Boston’s theatre, retail, entertainment and financial districts. Rooms with Sony dream machine CD player/AM/ FM radio, mini-bar, cable/satellite TV, video-on-demand, Nintendo 64, coffee maker, hairdryer, robes and slippers, dual-line telephone with dataports, voicemail and speakerphone, iron/ironing board & individual heat and air conditioning control. from $141 - $208 pp

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New Orleans The Authentic ‘ Mardi Gras ‘ Down South one finds bawdy, mysterious New Orleans, full of Spanish charm, jazz, seduction and voodoo. Here, Spanish courtyards, Victorian Verandas, Creole jambalaya, African gumbo and French beignets combine to create a most unique atmosphere. The city’s focal point is the French Quarter, where famous Bourbon street pulsates through the night, offering festivities, drinking, dancing, fabulous music and even more fantastic food.

SIGHTSEEING Swamp and Bayou Tour

from $50 pp

Experience the timeless beauty of Southern Louisiana, by crossing the Mississippi. Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the Swamp and Bayous and the Cajun “Joie de Vivre”. Observe the natural wildlife home of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria and snakes.

New Orleans & Las Vegas

Ghosts & Spirits Tour

Holiday Inn French Quarter

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Monteleone

Located on world famous Royal Street just steps away from Bourbon Street. Rooms with cable TV, in room safe, mini bar, in room movies, hairdryer, iron & ironing board. Amenities include rooftop pool and fitness centre, restaurants and lounge. from $73 - $275 pp

from $24 pp

New Orleans has been referred to as “the most haunted city in the United States.” A professional guide will lead you to haunted sites, through mysterious streets in the French Quarter, introduce you to ghosts and tell you tales that make you shiver…

++++ DELUXE Omni Royal Orleans Located on the most fashionable corner – St Louis at Royal. Rooms with Cable TV, air conditioning, in-room movies, Nintendo, complimentary wireless high speed internet access, robes, in room safe, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron/ironing board and mini bar. Amenities include beauty salon, outdoor pool, observation deck, fitness centre, restaurant and room service. from $78 - $185 pp

Las Vegas “Glitter & Glitz” in Las Vegas Las Vegas is an exciting and flashy fantasyland of incredible holiday resorts, 24-hour Casino’s and glittering entertainment. In Vegas, anything can happen - and often does. Money and sex are its draw cards, getting married - or divorced - can be achieved as quickly as ordering a pizza and one can win - and loose - a fortune in the same day. You can also see some breathtaking sights nearby from the spectacular Grand Canyon.

SIGHTSEEING Grand Canyon South Rim

from US$83 pp

This tour to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon includes a drive over Hoover Dam and stop at the Arizona View Point – this tour is described as breathtaking, beautiful, majestic, and splendid.

2 Day Las Vegas Power Pass from US$98 pp Provides entry to exciting tours & attractions such as the Madame Tussaud’s, Guggenheim Hermitage Museum, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, Elvis-a-rama, Las Vegas Zoo, & A Special Memory Wedding Chapel. Skip the line at any attraction with ‘Fast Tracking’! Includes a comprehensive guidebook & discounts for great retail shops & restaurants!

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Located on Royal Street, in the French Quarter, known for its antique shops, art galleries and restaurants and one block away from the famous nightlife of Bourbon Street, this simple modern high-rise hotel with 18 floors has 255 medium size rooms with older traditional furnishings and small bathrooms with a tub-shower and nice amenities. from $60 - $197 pp

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Circus Circus

Strolling entertainers with juggling, magic and balloon animals create a lively family-orientated ambience to this well known hotel located on the Strip. Rooms are furnished in bright circus theme colors and feature air conditioning, TV, radio, direct dial phone, hair dryer and automatic wake up call. Disabled facilities are available. from $32 - $116 pp

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Monte Carlo Resort Casino

Deluxe, elegant hotel, with the Charms of the Mediterranean, in the heart of Las Vegas. The rooms are tastefully decorated and have luxurious beds, 27-inch TV's & internet access. Rooms offer spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip or the pool area. Disabled facilities are available. from $52 - $193 pp

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Bellagio Resort

Located in the heart of Las Vegas Strip, opposite to Paris Las Vegas and Bally’s. 3933 rooms with Cable TV, in-room movies, premium bedding, internet access, minibar, bathrobes, hairdryer, iron/ironing board & in-room safe. Hotel facilities include outdoor pools, full-service health spa, fitness centre, fountain show, art gallery, botanical garden, shows, from $314 - $449 pp casino & nightclub.

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San Francisco Cruise in San Francisco Bay! Laid-back San Francisco is both a touch genteel, as well as off-beat. This pretty city with its narrow hillside streets, street cars and famous Golden Gate Bridge, is divided into specific districts, each with its own distinct personality. Downtown is full of ritzy boutiques and art galleries. Next door to the Financial District is South-of-Market, known as SoMa, where hip young professionals dine before hitting the city’s nightclub scene.

SIGHTSEEING Napa Valley Wine Train Experience from $145 pp

Go for a scenic journey aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train! Enjoy a gourmet lunch on-board.

San Francisco City Pass

from $54 pp

Holiday Inn Fishermans Wharf

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Handlery Union Square

Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel provides the ambience of a European boutique hotel, with a high-level of comfort and convenience. Guestrooms are tastefully decorated, elegant and spacious. Disabled facilities are available. from $139 - $151 pp

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Westin San Francisco Market Street

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s South of Market district. Just a block and a half from shopping, dining and entertainment at the new Westfield San Francisco Center, Museum of Modern Art and Theatre District. 676. rooms with air-conditioning, coffee maker, hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar, iron/ironing board. from $186 - $246 pp

Los Angeles Everybody loves Hollywood Los Angeles is the home of the American dream - and positive proof that life can really be like a movie script with a happy ending! Glorious weather, sweeping beaches, fantastic shopping and unbeatable entertainment.

San Francisco & Los Angeles

Seven San Francisco attractions & ride the world famous cable cars for one low price! Includes 7 days use of the Cable Cars & public transportation pass, tickets to the Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure, Aquarium of the Bay, de Young Museum/Legion of Honor, Exploratorium, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art & California Academy of Sciences & Steinhart Aquarium or Asian Art Museum. CityPass is good for 9 days.

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Located within walking distance of many of the exciting San Francisco attractions, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Bay Cruise Ferry piers and Ghirardelli Square. Guestrooms are comfortable and spacious. Amenities feature internet access in all guestrooms and lobby, fitness centre and outdoor heated swimming pool with sundeck. Disabled facilities are available. from $94 - $187 pp

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Grand Tour of Los Angeles from $82 pp

A comprehensive full day tour of L.A. including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Venice Beach.

Hollywood Walk of Fame Pass from $50 pp

Visit four famous Hollywood Walk of Fame attractions for one amazing low price! The Hollywood Walk of Fame CityPass includes tickets to the Starline Movie Stars’ Homes Tour, Hollywood Wax Museum, Hollywood Behind the Scenes Tour by Red Line tours and Kodak Theatre Tour OR Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building. See more and avoid most ticket lines! CityPass is good for nine days - it’s perfect for a weekend or a week!

Holiday Inn Hollywood

Located in the heart of Hollywood, one block from Hollywood Boulevard this hotel offers beautifully appointed guest rooms, equipped with iron/ironing boards, coffeemakers, work stations with telephones, internet access, data ports and more. Disabled facilities are available. from $95 - $104 pp

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Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills

Within walking distance to Rodeo Drive, this hotel is located at the southern edge of Beverly Hills, offering great views. Room amenities include connection for laptop, air-conditioning, satellite TV, in-house movies, radio, telephone and trouser press. There are disabled facilities. from $124 - $454 pp

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Beverly Hilton

The Beverly Hilton Hotel is located downtown at the intersection of world-famous Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards. There are 570 luxurious rooms, with 42-inch flat screen plasma TVs and equipped with all the amenities you need. There are disabled facilities. from $168 - $227 pp

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Escorted Coach Tours National Park Express

10 Days/9 Nights

Golden West Adventure

Includes all major National Parks plus daily breakfast.

The most National Parks in the least time!

DEPARTURE DATES: Wednesdays ‘08: Apr 2 16; May 7 21; Jun 4 18 25; Jul 2 9 16 23 30; Aug 6 13 20; Sep 3 17; Oct 8; Nov 12; Dec 17. Fridays ‘08: Apr 25; May 16; Jul 4 25; Aug 8 15; Sep 5 19; Oct 24. Wednesdays ‘09: Jan 7; Mar 11. Fridays ‘09: Feb 13

Escorted Coach Tours

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TRIPLE $955

QUAD $905

CHILD $655

5 Days/4 Nights

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DEPARTURE DATES: Sundays ‘08: Apr 6 13 20 27; May 4 11 18 25; Jun 1 8 15 22 29; Jul 6 13 20 27; Aug 3 10 17 24 31; Sep 7 14 21 28; Oct 5 12 19 26; Nov 2 9 16 23 30; Dec 7 14 21 28. Thursdays ‘08: May 8 22 Jun 12; Jul 3 10 17 24 31; Aug 7 14 21 28; Sep 4 11 18 25; Oct 2 9. Sundays ‘09: Jan 4 11 18 25. ITINERARY: Day 1: Phoenix/Scottsdale Marriott Day 2: Grand Canyon Canyon Plaza Quality Inn or Holiday Inn Express Day 3: Kanab Shilo Inn or Best Western Red Hill Day 4: Las Vegas Circus Circus Depature dates & hotels are subject to change

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Grand Canyon TRIPLE $525

QUAD $500

CHILD $340

Child price applies to children 16 and under, sharing a room with 2 adults. All prices are based on fuel price, coach rates and park entrance fees as of Aug 31, 2007. Surcharges may apply should the price of fuel rise by 10% or more, or if park entrance fees increase.

Child price applies to children 16 and under, sharing a room with 2 adults. All prices are based on fuel price, coach rates and park entrance fees as of Aug 31, 2007. Surcharges may apply should the price of fuel rise by 10% or more, or if park entrance fees increase.

Mini Niagara Falls

Mini Washington

3 Days/2 Nights

The beauty of Niagara in just 2 nights!

2 Days/1 Night

The best of the East Coast in just 2 days! DEPARTURE DATES: Thursdays ‘08: Jun 12 26; Jul 10 24 31; Aug 7 14 21 28; Sep 4 11 18 25; Oct 2 9

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INCLUDES: s!CCOMMODATIONFORNIGHT including taxes and porterage s!IR CONDITIONEDMOTORCOACHAND guide for the entire tour

ITINERARY: Day 1: Thursday New York - Washington, DC Day 2: Friday Washington, DC - Philadelphia New York Depature dates & hotels are subject to change

DEPARTURE DATES: Mondays ‘08: Jun 9 23; Jul 7 21 28; Aug 4 11 18 25; Sep 1 8 15 22 29; Oct 6. Depature dates & hotels are subject to change

Maid of the Mist

PRICE

SINGLE $505

DOUBLE $365

TRIPLE $340

QUAD $325

CHILD $235

Child price applies to children 16 and under, sharing a room with 2 adults. All prices are based on fuel price, coach rates and park entrance fees as of Aug 31, 2007. Surcharges may apply should the price of fuel rise by 10% or more, or if park entrance fees increase.

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Monument in Washington

PRICE

SINGLE $365

Washington DC DOUBLE $270

TRIPLE $250

QUAD $240

CHILD $170

Child price applies to children 16 and under, sharing a room with 2 adults. All prices are based on fuel price, coach rates and park entrance fees as of Aug 31, 2007. Surcharges may apply should the price of fuel rise by 10% or more, or if park entrance fees increase.

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Self-drive Itineraries INCLUDED: All hotel accommodation, hotel taxes, a daily itinerary, mapped driving instructions, info on sights & attractions. Children 16 years of age and under are free of charge when sharing existing bedding with 2 full paying passengers. EXCLUDED: Hotel porterage, incidentals, admissions, parking, air tickets and car rental are not included. Refer to page 11 for car hire rates with Alamo. All prices are per person sharing in a twin room.

New England & Niagara Falls

Dutch Country & DC

Miami - Florida Keys

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Canada

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CAPITAL CITY: Ottawa LANGUAGE: English and French are the official languages. CURRENCY: Canadian Dollar VISA: Visas are required for SA passport holders AREA: 9,976,140 km2 TIME DIFFERENCE: East Coast - 7 hours behind SA time (during their winter). West Coast - 10 hours behind SA time HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: No vaccinations are presently required unless you are travelling through contaminated areas

Essential places to visit while in Canada

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areas just waiting to be explored. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Niagara Falls, forms the natural border between Canada and the United States of America.

Vieux Montréal, is a wonderful feast for the senses. Visit the Majestic Castle, Casa Loma, Canada’s foremost castle, where one steps back in time to a period

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

of European elegance and splendour. May or June is generally ideal since the hours of daylight are at their maximum, the weather is generally very acceptable, and all the recreational facilities are operative but not too crowded. September is also well worth considering. The further north you get, the later spring comes, and so the later the high passes over the Rockies open.

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Canada is a vast country with a relatively small population (only 26 million people). It extends from fertile southern farmlands, to the frozen northern territory and combines 2 very different cultures and languages, English and French. With its history, people, landscape and spectacular scenery, Canada offers an abundance of holiday destinations - well-known cities, attractions and regions plus lots of less-travelled

Sunny day in Vancouver

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Montreal A “must” on any trip. With some of the continent’s most vibrant nightlife, stylish shopping and historic buildings as well as Canada’s best museums and galleries and the largest programme of festivals in the country it is easy to understand why Montreal, Canada’s great French speaking metropolis, is an essential stop on any trip to North America’s East Coast. Montrealers dress sense would not look out of place in Milan, they have restaurants and a cuisine to rival Paris, a programme of arts to match Vienna, and a downtown cityscape that is constantly being used in Hollywood movies as a stand in for New York or Chicago.

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Novotel Montreal

Ideally located in the heart of downtown Montreal, across the street from the Bell Center, near the financial and commercial districts, restaurants and museums this hotel offers quality services in a relaxing atmosphere of comfort . from US$77 - US$149 pp

Vancouver Visit beautiful Vancouver.

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Holiday Inn Downtown

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver’s business, theatre and entertainment districts with comfortable, spacious and tastefully decorated guestrooms which are equipped with upgraded amenities to accommodate today’s leisure or business travellers. from US$70 - US$137 pp

Montreal, Vancouver & Toronto

From the breathtaking vistas, tranquil gardens and historic landmarks, to the premier shopping districts, fine dining and local attractions, from being able to ski in the morning, sail in the afternoon and be back in town for cocktails in the evening makes this a unique city offering something for everyone visit beautiful Vancouver and experience all the sites and sounds this exciting city has to offer… maybe stroll through Stanley Park, gasp at the views from the Capilano Suspension bridge or visit to Victoria Island? Of course, Vancouver is also the perfect hub from which to Cruise amazing Alaska or to experience “the most spectacular train trips in the world” - on Rocky Mountaineer.

Toronto Multi Cultural Toronto. Situated on the shores of picturesque Lake Ontario, Toronto is one the liveliest cities in Canada. It is estimated that almost half of Toronto were born overseas – a fact reflected in the many cultural quarters within a couple of blocks of each other. Its attractions also reflect this ethnic diversity with world class art collections and museums with collections from all around the world and distinctly Canadian institutions such as the Ice Hockey Hall of Fame. With Niagara and the Canadian interior to explore just outside the city, you are not likely to spend all your stay within the city, but the unique atmosphere of Toronto will keep you coming back for more.

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Courtyard by Marriott

The hotel is located in the heart of Toronto within walking distance to shops, restaurants, theatres, museums and within easy access to all major transit systems. The guest rooms are large and spacious, decorated in contemporary style and offer all the amenities required by leisure and business travellers. from US$76 - US$124 pp

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Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

The Rocky Mountaineer

The spectacular highlights of the Canadian Rockies are yours to discover when you travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer and experience "The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World"®. Each Rocky Mountaineer rail vacation features breathtaking scenery and spectacular onboard service, with an overnight stay in comfortable accommodations midway so that you miss none of the spectacular scenery. You will experience our warm Canadian hospitality first hand with your choice of GoldLeaf Service or RedLeaf Service.

EXCLUSIVE ATTRACTI ONS PASS Your Exclusive Attractions Pass includes complimentary admission to the following featured attractions, regardless of your tour itinerary: Vancouver : Vancouver Lookout Hop-On Hop-Off Attractions Loop Tour Victoria : Royal BC Museum Banff : Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Banff Upper Hot Springs Jasper : Jasper Tramway, including transportation to/from tramway Calgary : Calgary Tower

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Service as spectacular as the scenery.

“As good as it gets!”

Welcome to Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service – a truly civilized way to experience a great all-daylight adventure. Settle back in your roomy, reclining seat and enjoy the commentary and service provided by your Onboard Attendant. Delicious chilled breakfasts and luncheon selections are served at your seat, so you will not miss a moment of the scenery through the large picture windows. Enjoy the thrill of the Canadian Rockies in classic style.

Discover why guests rave about Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service. Our custom-designed GoldLeaf Dome Coach puts you right in the middle of the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canadian Rockies. From the attentive service provided by your Onboard Attendants to the gourmet meals prepared from regional cuisine by our talented onboard chefs, you can be assured of luxury and comfort. Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service is, quite simply, as good as it gets.

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Classic Rail Circle

Western Explorer 7 Nights / 8 Days The most popular vacation for more than a decade, and it is easy to see why! All of the must-see attractions of the Canadian Rockies are included in this eight-day itinerary.

Highlights of this trip include: 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service 1 night at the world famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, including a guided lakeshore stroll, Motorcoach tours of Jasper, Yoho National Park and Banff, including the Banff Gondola Icefields Parkway, including a ride on an Ice Explorer*, Exclusive Attractions Pass. National Park Pass

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops Travel from Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior.. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 3 Kamloops to Jasper Continue north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies into Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 4 Jasper Sightseeing Spend the morning or afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Jasper.

Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway, with a stop at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield where you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Please note: Expected Ice Explorer dates of operation 15 Apr-15 Oct. When Ice Explorer is not operating, it will be replaced with lunch at Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. .

Day 6 Lake Louise to Banff A half-day tour into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders before transferring to Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day 7 Banff to Calgary Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Banff before an afternoon transfer to Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.

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Eastbound Day 1 Vancouver Arrival Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 3 Kamloops to Jasper Continue north and east to the Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper. Travel from the mountain resort of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to the charming rural town of Quesnel. Pass through the Rocky Mountain Trench, with the steep Rocky and Cariboo mountains either side, and on to British Columbia’s northern interior. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Yellowhead Pass and Moose Lake. Pass the town of Prince George and follow the Fraser River into Quesnel. Overnight in Quesnel..

Day 5 Quesnel to Whistler Your journey continues south today to the four-season resort of Whistler. Highlights include sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world, and the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacial-fed Seton Lake. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in the resort town of Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games alpine events. Overnight in Whistler.

Day 6 Whistler to Vancouver Morning free to explore Whistler Village. This afternoon return to Vancouver onboard the Whistler Mountaineer through the stunning scenery of this “Sea to Sky” region. On arrival at the North Vancouver train platform, you will be transferred to your accommodation in downtown Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.

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RedLeaf Service Starts Vancouver Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Sharing Single Sharing Single 16 Apr-26 Apr CA$1,639 CA$2,119 CA$1,849 CA$2,499 30 Apr-26 May CA$2,059 CA$2,779 CA$2,659 CA$3,929 28 May-29 Sep CA$2,499 CA$3,519 CA$3,259 CA$4,999 01 Oct-13 Oct CA$2,049 CA$2,729 CA$2,509 $3,599 Prices are per person and do not include GST.

The ultimate all rail journey through the dramatic and diverse scenery of Canada’s West onboard both the Whistler Mountaineer and Rocky Mountaineer trains.

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*Please note: Ice Explorer operation in early April is subject to weather conditions. A lodge lunch will be provided as an alternative when the Ice Explorer is closed.

Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Sharing Single Sharing Single 16 Apr-26 Apr CA$2,239 CA$2,719 CA$2,449 CA$3,099 30 Apr-26 May CA$2,899 CA$3,619 CA$3,499 CA$4,769 28 May-29 Sep CA$3,339 CA$4,359 CA$4,099 CA$5,839 01 Oct-13 Oct CA$2,889 CA$3,569 CA$3,349 CA$4,439 Prices are per person and do not include GST.

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Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 5 Jasper to Lake Louise

RedLeaf Service Starts Vancouver (Circle Trip) Deluxe Hotels Sharing Single CA$2,119 CA$3,039 CA$3,059 CA$4,739 CA$3,709 CA$5,849

Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Sharing Single Sharing Single 07 May-26 May CA$1,899 CA$2,389 CA$2,194 CA$3,004 31 May-29 Sep CA$2,229 CA$2,849 CA$2,554 CA$3,454 04 Oct-12 Oct CA$1,899 CA$2,399 CA$2,144 CA$2,884 Prices are per person and do not include GST.

Deluxe Hotels Sharing Single CA$2,414 CA$3,414 CA$2,764 CA$3,874 CA$2,354 CA$3,304

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Mexico

Mexico Ruin

Discover the fascinating world of Mexico

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you’re looking to visit past civilizations,

LANGUAGE: Spanish is the official language

laze on the beach or work on your golf

CURRENCY: Mexican New Peso

game... Mexico is the place to visit.

VISA: Visas are required for SA passport holders AREA: 1,958,200 km2 TIME DIFFERENCE: SA time less 8 hours (Mexico City) HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Hepatitus is a health risk, so immunisation for this is required

Over a mile high, and built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the ancient Aztec capital, Mexico City has a population of 20 million. Reminders of past civilization pervade the city, particularly at the Templo Mayor excavation and Anthropological Museum at Chapultepec Park. Fine shops can be found in profusion in the Zona Rosa.

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BEST TIME TO TRAVEL Mexico’s lush jungles, golden beaches, and romantic deserts entice visitors year round. Temperatures fluctuate widely throughout the country. Winters tend to be mild while summers vary from warm to excruciatingly hot, with temperatures in both the arid North and the moist Gulf regions soaring to more than 50º C. The best time to hit the beaches is during the dry season .OV n -AY WHEN DAYS ARE SUNNY AND nights balmy.

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NH Mexico City

Situated in Zona Rosa, the financial centre of the city, it is a short walk to many of the areas of interest such as the Independence monument, stock exchange and the Anthropology Museum. All guest rooms are modern in decor, medium in size and in very good condition with air conditioning, satellite television, direct dial phone, mini bar, hairdryer and automatic wake-up call. from US$46 - US$66 pp

Regent

Located in a key spot to reach all the big congress and exhibition halls in Mexico city as well as Historic downtown, Chapultepec Castle and the financial zone of Polanco. All the rooms are medium to large in size, in good condition and modern in décor with air conditioning, satellite television and direct dial phone. from US$31 - US$51 pp

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Royal Zona Rosa

Just a few steps away from the three most important avenues in the city: Chapultepec, Insurgentes and Paseo de la Reforma, this hotel is located in Zona Rosa, the business and entertainment centre of Mexico City. The rooms are medium in size with modern facilities and a medium size bathroom and offer air conditioning, television, mini bar and hairdryer. from US$44 - US$64 pp

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Aquamarina Beach Resort

The family-friendly Aquamarina Beach Resort in Cancun provides allinclusive packages and a prime location on the beach. This hotel is close to theatres, international restaurants and world-renown nightclubs, where visitors can dance until the sunrise. Sports fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving among coral reefs, tropical jungles and cenote caverns await recreational and nature enthusiasts. from US$81 - US$122 pp

Lively Cancun

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From ancient ruins to beautiful beaches, Cancun has something for every visitor. It would be difficult to design a destination with better natural beauty, archeological riches and man-made attractions. No matter what you are seeking from a holiday you are likely to find it in Cancun. To college students on spring break it is a week long, 24 hour party hot spot. To honeymooners it is the perfect romantic getaway to start a life together. To outdoor sports enthusiasts, Cancun is the perfect place to catch some great waves, go parasailing or dive in the clear blue ocean.

Park Royal Cancun

Park Royal Cancun enjoys a privileged location in Cancun right across the street from the shopping and entertainment centre “La Isla” and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy an unforgettable family holiday. The all-inclusive program includes buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, as well as unlimited domestic and imported drinks (selected brands). from US$122 - US$205 pp

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Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort

Only 15 minutes from the Cancun International Airport, the Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort is a tropical paradise set amidst 150 park-like acres of breathtaking natural beauty. The hotel feels as though it is a time apart and worlds away and provides a natural and mystical setting, whether you’re on a romantic getaway, attending a meeting or enjoying from US$75 - US$256 pp precious time with your loved ones.

Riviera Maya DELUXE

Miles of untouched powdery white sand as far as the eye can see beckons visitors in search of quiet and relaxation… These unspoiled beaches of the Riviera Maya, known and treasured by locals, but still virtually undiscovered will make even the most seasoned traveller feel as though they are on their own deserted island.

Steeped in the colorful history and natural splendor of Mexico, Secrets Capri makes the Riviera Maya its home. 35 minutes from Cancun International airport, within easy reach of ancient Mayan ruins and a stone’s throw from one of the world’s longest barrier reefs, the resort’s attractions lie both within and beyond its 71 lush, tropical acres. Your comfort is paramount at Secrets Capri and a personal concierge on each floor takes every guest into their care. Luxuriate in effortlessly elegant accommodations featuring every convenience, from marble bathrooms with Jacuzzis to stocked mini bars, 24 hour room service, satellite television, internet access and CD/DVD players. Each of our 290 air-conditioned rooms is delicately appointed with fine fabrics, tropical hardwoods and Travertino marble floors. Furnished patios or balconies frame breathtaking ocean or garden views.

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Cancun, Riviera Maya

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Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun - “the ultimate adults-only hideaway”.

Honeymoon and Anniversary Packages availABLEnMUSTBEREQUESTEDATTHETIMEOFBOOKing. You will be required to present a copy of your wedding invitation or marriage certificate at time of check in. from US$199 - US$368 pp

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Alamo Alamo USA Alamo Rent A Car provides a wide selection of quality vehicles for your leisure or business car rental needs, from economy and compact car models, to convertibles, SUVs and minivans, as well as specialty cars and trucks. Alamo brings exceptional value and variety to every car reservation and rental. ECONOMY Passengers: 2 adults and 2 children. Luggage: 2 medium suitcases. Also has: AM/FM radio, air bags, automatic transmission and air-conditioning.

Chevrolet Aveo or similar

FULL-SIZE CAR Passengers: 2 adults and 3 children. Luggage: 2 large and 3 medium suitcases. Also has: AM/FM radio with cassette, air bags, automatic transmission, air-conditioning, power steering and antilock brakes, cruise control, central locking and reclining seats.

COMPACT Passengers: 2 adults and 2 children. Luggage: 1 large and 2 medium suitcases. Also has: AM/FM radio, air bags, power steering and automatic transmission.

Chevrolet Impala or similar

CONVERTIBLE Passengers: 2 adults and 2 children. Luggage: 2 small suitcases. Also has: AM/FM radio with cassette, air bags, automatic transmission, air-conditioning, power steering.

Chevrolet Cavalier or similar

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PEAK SEASON: Excluding Florida, add $32 per week / $6.50 per day for all rentals commencing 15 July - 20 August 2008 and 22 - 27 December 2008 (inclusive). WESTERN USA: Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington State and Wyoming. L8 AVAILABLE IN: Florida, California, Colorado, Nevada, Washington State, Oregon. LM AVAILABLE IN: Orlando, Miami and Sanford. ONE WAY RENTALS: No drop off charge for one way rentals within Florida and California only. Other one ways on request. Please note: no one way drops allowed for EC and E4 cars in any city/state. FUEL: On Alamo Gold Rates Fuel is not included at the following Manhattan locations: East 12th Street (NYCC75), East 31st Street (NYCC76), East 50th Street (NYCC77), East 80th Street (NYCC73), West 40th Street (NYCC71), West 77th Street (NYCC78) All car rentals are subject to legal terms, conditions and pricing procedures of Alamo Rent A Car in effect at the time of printing this brochure. In the event of the subsequent enactment of any law in the United States, whether federal, state or local, which restricts or prohibits any of those terms, conditions or pricing procedures, Alamo’s terms, conditions and prices will be subject to adjustment to the extent necessary to compensate for such restriction or prohibition. NOTE: Legislation or regulations or the cost of fuel may affect Alamo’s pricing or procedures. On all inclusive products, Alamo reserves the right, without notice, to (i) charge customers, at the time of rental or thereafter, for the amount of any additional or increased surcharges, fees, taxes or increased fuel costs incurred subsequent to entering into this Agreement, or (ii) increase Clients tax, surcharge or fuel inclusive rates by an amount equivalent to the additional or increased tax, surcharge, or fuel cost subsequent to entering into this Agreement.

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travel documents, or should you have any further queries, you should contact your travel agent immediately. Thompsons will not be liable for any delay and/or loss occasioned as a result of any inaccuracies on any travel documents once you are in receipt thereof and you have left South Africa. Unscheduled Extensions In the unlikely event of there being an unscheduled extension to the holiday caused by flight delays, bad weather, strikes, or any other cause which is beyond the control of Thompsons, it is understood that the expenses relating to these unscheduled extensions, (hotel accommodation etc.), will be for the account of the passenger. Thompsons accepts no liability for changes, omissions or delays before or during the course of any holiday occasioned by technical difficulties, weather conditions, strikes or communication breakdowns or the like. Changes by You If you wish to make a change to your booking we will endeavour to assist you to make the change wherever this is possible. You will have to pay all charges, whatever kind, imposed by the suppliers providing that component part of your travel arrangements when amending a booking any time prior to departure. Fares will be re-quoted at the time of amendment. An administration fee of R100 per person will be charged for each amendment and / or cancellation. After departure it is understood that extra expenses incurred as a result of any change will be for the passenger’s account, and any unused service will not be refunded. Amendments and cancellations en route must be made with our operators directly. Cancellation by You If you wish to cancel your booking you must advise your agent immediately, who will in turn advise us. You will be liable to pay the following cancellation charges: Where your booking includes a special fare, the relevant charges are levied by the airline. In some circumstances this may be 100% of the total fare, regardless of when cancellation is effected. Where your booking is for a package, you will be responsible for all cancellation charges, of whatsoever nature, imposed by the suppliers providing the component parts of such travel arrangements. Thompsons charges a cancellation fee equal to 10% of the package price on any finalised booking. However, Thompsons reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of up to 100% of the total package, in its sole discretion, in particular circumstances. Any monies, which you have already paid to us, will be taken by us as payment or part payment of any cancellation charges. Our Right to Change Your Travel Arrangements A significant change to your travel arrangements would include a change in the departure date from South Africa; where the flight times are changed by more than 12 hours or a change to a lower standard of accommodation to that which is booked. In these instances of significant changes to your travel arrangements Thompsons undertakes to advise you thereof as soon as reasonably possible before your departure date to obtain your further instructions in this regard. All other changes are minor changes. A minor change can be made at any time and, if practicable, we will advise you of any such change prior to departure but we are not obliged to do so. Such minor changes may be made by Thompsons, in its discretion, who will not be responsible or liable for the payment of compensation to you as a result of such minor changes. Every effort is made by Thompsons to adhere to confirmed itineraries; however, we reserve the right to make changes to your travel arrangements when it becomes necessary to do so. Should any travel component be confirmed by Thompsons and this component is cancelled by the supplier for whatsoever reason, then in such instances Thompsons will accept no liability for the cancellation thereof. Lost/Stolen Flight Tickets The loss or theft of a ticket must be reported to Thompsons immediately. Certain airlines will not authorise Thompsons to issue a replacement ticket if such ticket is lost or stolen before the passenger leaves South Africa. In the latter instance you will be required to purchase a new ticket, at your own cost, until such time as Thompsons receives authority from the airline to make any refund to you, which authority could take up to 12 months. Should the airline authorise Thompsons to issue a replacement ticket Thompsons will do so and a re-issue fee, per ticket, will be applicable. Should your ticket be lost or stolen abroad it should be noted that certain airlines will not issue a duplicate ticket and it will be your responsibility to purchase a new ticket abroad at the local fare. Upon your return to South Africa you may make application to Thompsons for a refund of the amount spent by yourself on the lost or stolen ticket, but it is specifically recorded that any refund will be entirely at the discretion of the airline concerned which may take up to 12 months to authorise. It is your responsibility to report the lost or stolen ticket to the police and to provide Thompsons with the proof of such report if required. Airline Refund Procedures Refund policies of the various airlines vary greatly. Tickets returned to Thompsons, will be presented to the relevant airline for assessment. Should a refund be authorised, such refund will be made to you, less any cancellation or administration charges. If payment for the ticket was made to Thompsons by credit card, the refund will be made to your credit card. Cash payments will be refunded by EFT. Partly used tickets will be refunded at less than the pro rata rate on the face value of such ticket. Refunds may take up to 12 weeks to process although this time frame cannot be guaranteed by Thompsons Unused tickets must be returned to Thompsons for a refund within one year from the date of issue or they will be regarded as expired by the airline and have no refund value. Complaints In the event that you have any reason to complain, or experience any problems with your holiday whilst away, you must immediately inform the supplier of the services in question. If you are still dissatisfied, you must notify Thompsons immediately to enable us to resolve the problem. Failure to give us the opportunity to resolve any problem at the time it occurs may result in either a reduction, or complete extinction, of any rights which you may have to claim compensation. If you remain dissatisfied, contact the Customer Services Manager within 28 days of the unsatisfactory service, giving your booking reference and full details of your complaint on email: [email protected] or fax to 011-770-7498.

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Whilst every effort will be made to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, it is specifically recorded that Thompsons in no way accepts liability for any claim. 16) Passports, Visas and Health It is entirely the clients duty to ensure that all passports & visas are current, valid, obtained on time and that any vaccinations, inoculations, prophylactics (e.g. for malaria) and the like, where required, have been obtained. Passports must be valid for 6 months after return to South Africa. Please check the requirements with your travel agent before travelling. Thompsons will endeavour to assist the client but such assistance will be at Thompsons discretion and the client acknowledges that in doing so, Thompsons is not assuming any obligation or liability and the client indemnifies Thompsons against any consequences of non-compliance. It is the clients duty to familiarise him/herself with the inherent dangers of and mental and/or physical condition required for the proposed travel arrangements. The client must ensure that the details supplied to Thompsons mirror those details shown on their passport for international travel and ID documents for local travel. 17) General Information i. Taxes: Thompsons will advise you of all mandatory taxes, which you must pay before departure. However, many countries charge departure taxes that can only be paid locally. It is therefore recommended that you retain sufficient local currency to meet such charges. Details of departure taxes can be obtained from the relevant airline when you reconfirm your flight details. ii. Special requests: We can pass on any special requests that you may wish to make at the time of booking, but acceptance of such requests is at the discretion of the airline or other supplier and in no circumstances are special requests guaranteed. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier, or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation, is not confirmation that the request will be met. iii. Medical Problems: If you or any member of your party has any medical problem or disability which may affect your holiday, you need to give us full details in writing at the time of booking. If we reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate the particular needs of the person concerned, we reserve the right to decline their reservation. We reserve the right to cancel the reservation should we become aware of any such medical problem or disability which has not been disclosed. iv. Renovations: Hotels undergo renovations from time to time and take all possible steps to limit disruption to their guests. We will not entertain complaints or requests for refunds if a hotel is carrying out renovations whilst a guest is resident. If we are specifically advised of renovation work, dates may be provided. It is important to remember that these are subject to change and we are not always notified. v. Refunds and Unused Services: No refunds will be considered for any reason whatsoever. vi. Charges to your credit card: Any charges made to your credit card whilst away are your responsibility. Thompsons will not be responsible, nor accept responsibility for having these charges reversed or corrected upon return to South Africa. vii. Drivers Licence: Even if you have obtained an international drivers licence, please take your national driver’s licence with you. viii. Confidentiality: Subject to statutory constraints or compliance with an order of court, Thompsons undertakes to deal with all client information of a personal nature on a strictly confidential basis. 18) Force Majeure Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected, or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss, as a result of “force majeure”. In these Booking Conditions, “force majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity or actual threatened terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside our control. 19) Responsibility and Limitation of Liability Thompsons act as agents only for local and international ground operators and airlines and accordingly accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay, or any other irregularity howsoever arising. Thompsons makes every effort to ensure that all the arrangements and services connected with a passenger’s itinerary will be carried out as specified in the most efficient and effective way possible. However, we do not have direct control over the provision of services by suppliers and, whilst they are in all cases selected with the utmost care, we do not accept liability for error and omissions of such suppliers. The contract in use by such suppliers (which is often constituted by the ticket Issued by the Principal), shall constitute the sole contract between the supplier and the client and any right of recourse the client may have, will be solely against the supplier. 20) Jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court Thompsons Holidays, a Division of Cullinan Holdings Ltd, shall be entitled, at its option to institute any legal proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract in any Magistrate’s Court having jurisdiction in terms of Section 29 of the Magistrate’s Court Act No 32/1944 as amended, notwithstanding that the amount in issue may exceed the limits of such jurisdiction. 21) Legal This document together with Thompsons’ standard booking form and Thompsons invoice / itinerary constitutes the sole record of the agreement between the parties. No party shall be bound by any representation, warranty, and promise of the like not recorded herein. Client acknowledges that he/she has not relied on any matter or thing stated on behalf of Thompsons or otherwise that is not included herein. No addition to the Thompsons standard booking conditions shall be of any force or effect unless in writing and signed by or on behalf of the parties. All costs and disbursements, including legal costs on the attorney and client scale incurred by Thompsons in recovering any damages and payments payable by the passenger to Thompsons shall be for the passengers’ account. This agreement shall in all respects be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. The passenger hereby consents to the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court having jurisdiction over its person in respect of all proceedings in connection with this agreement. 22) The Client and Authority The person requesting such quotations or estimates or making such booking or to whom any service is rendered, is deemed to have read and accepted the Conditions and to have the authority to do so on behalf of the person in whose name the estimate or quotation or reservation is requested and/or provided and/or the person to whom the services are rendered (collectively referred to as “the Client”)

Booking Conditions

Please read the following booking conditions carefully, as they set out the terms and conditions of the contract between you and Thompsons. We act as booking agents for the suppliers of the component parts of the holiday we organise, and as such, bookings for their services will form a direct contract between you and the relevant supplier, and will be subject to that supplier’s standard terms and conditions. 1) Bookings Bookings save for late bookings as referred to hereunder, are confirmed on the condition that a non-refundable deposit, of a minimum of 25% of the total package price, is paid to Thompsons within 72 hours of confirmation of your bookings. You will be advised at the time of booking what payment is required for your particular arrangements. The balance of the cost of your travel arrangements must be paid no less than six weeks prior to departure. If your booking is made within 6 weeks of departure, the total cost of your travel arrangements must be paid at the time of booking. Please note: FAILURE TO PAY ON TIME WILL RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION OF YOUR BOOKING. 2) Late Booking Fee & Communication Expenses (Telephone Calls) In the event of a booking (except South Africa bookings) being made less than 7 days prior to the date of departure, Thompsons reserves the right to charge for any extra communication expenses. Full payment is due immediately on confirmation and is non-refundable on all late bookings. Some bookings require full payment at the time of booking i.e. prior to confirmation. If we are unable to secure confirmation you will be refunded in full. 3) Price Changes a) The costs associated with travel arrangements are not always stable, and currency movements can fluctuate sharply. It is impossible to predict these movements in advance. When you book a package through us, we reserve the right to pass on any surcharges to you. Surcharges may be imposed to cover increases in transportation costs, including the costs of fuel and security charges, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates applied to the particular package. b) Thompsons guarantees the price of land arrangements, only once full payment is received. c) Airfares are subject to the prices and conditions quoted by the particular airlines and cannot be guaranteed by Thompsons. The onus is on the agent & the passenger to check that there have been no changes in these prices before making final payment thereof. d) Should the client make a group reservation & subsequently the group numbers deviate from the minimum number required for the booking, Thompsons reserves the right to re-cost the price and raise a surcharge. Should any client refuse to accept and pay such surcharge, it may result in cancellation of the booking and forfeiture of all payments made. 4) Methods of Payment a) Credit Cards: In accordance with International Airline Travel Association (IATA) bulletin # A1/00 we need a signed and validated Standard Credit Card Charge Form. The agent acknowledges that s/he has seen the card and that the signature on the card is the same as that on the Credit Card Charge Form. A signed and validated Standard Credit Card Charge Form (SCCCF) or payment through our Virtual Card Services system, are the only recognised forms of payment for credit cards. If the card is a foreign credit card then you may be requested to supply various other details. b) Cheques: Bank issued cheques or travel agency cheques only (accredited agencies only). Please note we require 7 working days to clear all cheques before documents can be issued. c) Cash or EFT Transfers: We accept EFT transfers, or cash deposited into one of our bank accounts, subject to condition that the EFT transmission report or the cash deposit slip is provided to ourselves and such payment has been confirmed as received by ourselves. 5) Insurance It is strongly advised that all clients take out adequate insurance cover such as cancellation due to illness, accident or injury, personal accident and personal liability, loss of or damage to baggage and sports equipment. Thompsons will not be responsible or liable if the client fails to take adequate insurance cover or at all. It shall not be obligatory upon Thompsons to effect insurance for the client except upon detailed instructions given in writing and all insurance effected by Thompsons pursuant to such instruction will be subject to such exceptions and conditions as may be imposed by the insurance company or the underwriters accepting the risk, and Thompsons shall not be obliged to obtain separate cover for any risks so excluded. Should the insurers dispute their liability for any reason, the client will have recourse against the insurers only. Once the insurance has been confirmed and paid for, the client will be issued with a policy document of the insurer. It is a complex document, which must be READ BEFORE you initiate your travel so that you can address any queries you may have to the insurer PRIOR to your departure. Please note that various credit card companies offer limited levels of travel insurance, which Thompsons does not consider sufficient cover for international travel. Kindly check with the respective credit card companies in order to obtain specific details of the cover. 6) Flight and Other Travel Timings Flight timings are provided by airlines and are subject to Air Traffic Control restrictions. All means of transportation are subject to weather conditions, the need for constant maintenance, and the ability of passengers to check-in on time. There is no guarantee that flights, ferries, ships, trains or coaches will depart at the times stated on any itinerary or tickets which you receive. All timings are estimates only, and we do not accept any liability for any delay, however arising, or for any schedule alterations. 7) Flight Reconfirmation It is your responsibility to ensure that you reconfirm the departure date and times of all your flights at least 72 hours prior to departure. This is particularly important in respect of subsequent journeys once leaving South Africa and Thompsons hereby specifically excludes any liability for any delay and /or loss as a result of your failure to reconfirm any flight and/or connecting flight. 8) Documents a) Documents (vouchers, itineraries, etc.) are only prepared on receipt of full payment of the package price, and signed & completed Booking Form, and will be ready 24 hours after payment has been received. Normally your travel agent will arrange collection of your documents. b) Should you require your documents and air tickets to be forwarded to either yourself or the departure airport this may be arranged by your agent with us. However, the courier costs in respect thereof will be for your own account. c) It is important that you check all details of your travel documents (including your itinerary) before leaving South Africa. If there are any inaccuracies on any of your

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CAPE TOWN: 15th Floor, Main Tower, Standard Bank Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Foreshore, South Africa. P.O. Box 382, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa. Docex 145, Cape Town. Tel: (27) (21) 408-9500; Fax: (27) (21) 408-9596.

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