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Route 66
by – MJ, Oct. 18, 2007 Route 66 is widely known as “The Mother Road” and recently spoofed in the animated film “Cars”. The images and thought of early American travelers celebrate the romance and freedom of automobile travel of Route 66. It was also made famous from the hit song “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” by Bobby Troup sung in 1946. As mentioned in the... more »
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Arrival times - North America
More Tour and Travel Advice for the USA and Canada As much as you probably won’t want it to, the tour has got to end some time. Weather, traffic and other external factors out of our control may effect arrival times, therefore these times should be used as a general guide. Finishing at the Kyoto Grand Hotel, Los Angeles Tours finishing in Los Angeles sho... more »
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Baseball
Take me out to the ball game! It is America’s National Sport. For a true taste of US sporting culture nothing beats sitting in the stands, eating a hot dog, taking the 7th inning stretch and maybe even catching a foul ball. Although going to a game is not scheduled on any tours, there is loads of free time on tours to hit up a game in cities and teams like the Anaheim Angels, Boston Red Sox, Chicag... more »
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Amarillo
by – Alex McCarty, Tour Manager, North America What is certainly one of the last bastions of frontier life in America, Amarillo is a Texas town that has more cattle living there than humans! With a population of around 250,000, the world’s largest cattle auction takes place in Amarillo every year, where 275,000 head of cattle are auctioned off to the highest bidders. But cows are not the only thi... more »
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New York Explorer (Tour)
Featuring New York Staying in New York Trip Forum Meeting Place Meet others who are going at the New York Explorer Meeting Place More information, dates, rates, and bookings Full itinerary, optional excursions, maps, booking, departure dates and more at the New York Explorer page
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Age Restrictions - North America
Contiki tours are specifically designed for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki tour are not appropriate to persons outside the age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you should discuss this thoroughly with Contiki staff personnel. It is possible to travel With Contiki on Nor... more »
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Boston
by – Jordan Allen, Tour Manager, North America Boston! ‘Bean Town’, The ‘Cradle of Liberty’, and the ‘Cerebral Cortex of the U.S.’ are just a few nicknames associated with the most historical city in the United States. If you want to experience the rich history of the U.S. while enjoying first class shopping, dining, and sports mania, then Boston is the city for yo... more »
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Tours that visit Route 66
- Grand Southern (Start Los Angeles) 26 Days
- Grand Southern (Start New York) 26 Days
- LA to the Bay (2010) 10 Days
- Southern Adventure (Start Los Angeles) 13 Days
- Western Highlights 8 Days
- Wild Western (Winter) 14 Days
- LA to the Bay (Winter 2010-11) 11 Days
- Rock & Soul 11 Days
- LA to the Bay (2011) 10 Days
- LA to the Bay (Winter 2011-12) 12 Days
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Take 50€ and put it somewhere safe, your suitcase, your travel documents, wherever. This way you'll have it just in case.
The trolley tour of Boston, offered as an optional, is the best way to see the entire city. Take it at your own pace, but I would suggest stopping off at the USS Constitution and Fenway.
I took a backpack on a European winter hotel tour. It was really useful to walk up the stairs to my room...It was also good to carry my luggage from bus to hotel...
