What's so Great About Cruising?The Personal TouchEvery escorted journey in our brochure is escorted byan experienced tour director who will be on hand fromthe moment you land to the moment you leave andensure you have the best holiday ever. Whatever youwant to know, just ask, their in-depth local knowledgecoupled with genuine enthusiasm, you'll discover a lotof fascinating information about your chosendestination, from its history and its people to thelandscape you're passing through. With their hands-oncustomer care skills, your tour director will also ensureeverything from your hotel accommodation to yourtravel arrangements are to your satisfaction. (Please note: our tour directors do not escort extendedstay and options).Explore in ComfortThe best sort of journey is the sort that not only givesyou the chance to explore a country but lets you do itin comfort. At American holidays, we want you to enjoyevery moment of your journey which is why your flightsare with well-respected, scheduled airlines andwhether you are travelling by rail or boat, we choosereputable partners who share our commitment tocustomer care. Wherever possible, your coaches willbe air-conditioned and all our hotels are carefullyvetted for comfort and safety.A Seat With a ViewWherever you sit on our comfortable coaches, there'salways something different to see. That's why weoperate a seat rotation system. Much appreciated byour guests, this ensures that everyone gets to see avariety of views from different areas of the coach.Friendly, Comfortable HotelsThe nature of a touring holiday means you'll get toexperience different types of accommodation along theway. Room sizes, facilities, styles and standards ofdécor will vary from place to place but, rest assured,they will all meet our high standards of comfort andservice. For simplicity in this brochure, we use theword 'hotel' to cover all accommodation whether we'rereferring to lodges, inns or international hotel groups.Although rare, on occasion, a named hotel will becomeunavailable for a particular date in which case we willdo our best to find a hotel of similar standard in thesame city or area. (Please note that some hotels mayoperate a non-smoking policy in guest rooms and/orpublic areas. Please contact our reservations team forany further details).Food, Glorious FoodAt American holidays we know that great food andrelaxed dining are important features of your dreamholiday. We also know that many of you like a choice asto where and when you eat your meals. That's why onour America and Canada tours where there are lots ofrestaurants to choose from, the only meals we includeare those onboard overnight train services and cruiseliners - all of which are covered in the journey price.Meal Key: B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: DinnerTour CancellationsPlease note that if your chosen departure tour/ datedoes not reach the minimum passengers required tooperate, we reserve the right to offer you an alternativedate, tour or multilingual option. Although some tourshave guaranteed departure dates, does not necessarilymean that they are exclusive English spoken tours.The Multilingual option may only operate due tominimum numbers not being achieved on the Englishspoken tour. Please be advised that Multilingual tourswill include English as part of the their operation.Important InformationAt American Holidays, we have been providingtop quality tours with passionate, friendly andknowledgeable Tour Directors for over 30 yearsso we know what makes a holidayextraordinary. We are renowned for ourplanned, smooth running timetables, eachcarefully designed with a balance to showcasethe memorable sites as well as giving you timeto explore at your own pace. Book online at www.americanholidays.com107

108Reservations: Dublin 01 6733800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800Escorted Road & Rail Journey8 nights/9 daysRockies By Rail"One of the world's greattrain journeys, on one ofthe world's great trains -this is the highlight of ourRockies by Rail tour. You'llfly into Calgary, journeythrough spectacularscenery from here toLake Louise; enter theColumbia Icefield enroute to Jasper, then joinThe Rocky Mountaineerfor its' two-day travels toVancouver. The Rockies by Rail touris a magical, memorable,unmissable experience." Art Barnsley, Tour DirectorHighlights.Real CanadianWilderness, Jasper.Optional Glacierexperience, ColumbiaIcefield.The serene blue ofLake LouiseDay 1: Ireland/CalgaryStart your journey with a flight to Calgary. We'll meet youon arrival and transfer you to your hotel. Hotel: BestWestern Village Park InnDay 2: Calgary/Banff Journey west through amazing scenery to 'BeautifulBanff'. We'll have an orientation tour on arrival, beforeenjoying the rest of the day at leisure. Hotel:Banff InnDay 3: Banff Enjoy a full day in Banff, Canada's first National Park.Don't miss the Banff Gondola - you'll ride to the top ofSulphur Mountain and take in gorgeous views of theRockies (payable locally). Hotel: Banff InnDay 4: Banff/Jasper Head north today to nearby Lake Louise, with itsamazing scenery. On the way, we stop at ColumbiaIcefield for an optional Glacier Experience and thencontinue on to Athabasca Falls, for a chance to get theperfect photo, before arriving in Jasper. Hotel: Lobstick LodgeDay 5: JasperWake up to a full day in Jasper, a little town with theperfect lakes and mountains setting of Jasper NationalPark. Ride the Jasper Tramway up to Whistler'sMountain (payable locally), then follow the hiking trail tothe summit for unforgettable views. Hotel: Lobstick LodgeDay 6: Jasper/Kamloops on the Rocky Mountaineer Climb aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer train thismorning. On the way, you'll pass Mount Robson, one ofthe Rockies' highest peaks, Albreda Icefields, the winterwhite Monashee Mountains and Little Hell's GateCanyon. Hotel: Sandman or similar (provided byRocky Mountaineer). B,LDay 7: Kamloops/Vancouver on the RockyMountaineerBoard the train for day two of this spectacular journey,which follows the white-water rush of the ThompsonRiver, cutting through steep-sided Fraser Canyon andpassing Hell's Gate gorge's thundering water. Ourrailway journey ends in the exciting city of Vancouver.Hotel: Century Plaza. B,LDay 8: Vancouver Explore one of the world's most stunning cities,Vancouver. Ride bikes around Stanley Park; hit the top ofVancouver Lookout for 360 degree views of the harbourand mountains, and go for a sunset stroll along EnglishBay Beach. If you're heading out for dinner, Yaletown's gotan excellent choice of restaurants. Hotel: Century PlazaDay 9: Vancouver/IrelandEnjoy the day at leisure, maybe shopping along RobsonStreet - three blocks of shopping, dining and people-watching, before your transfer to the airport for yourflight to Ireland.Why not extend yourstay before or afteryour Tour, pleasecontact us for detailsRockies by RailDining, onboard the Rocky Mountaineer