Travel America back issues from November 2004:
Youthful frolics.(Touring)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... * Contiki, the leader in vacations for 18-to-35-year-olds, offers "Wild Western," a 13-day tour from Los Angeles. Highlights include San Diego, Tijuana, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, ...
Atlantic seaboard.(Touring)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... * American Cruise Lines' 49-passenger American Eagle and American Glory offer "Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage," a seven-night voyage between Baltimore and Charleston, South Carolina. Traveling through protected inland channels, passengers stop for ...
Southern swing.(Touring)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... * Cosmos packages "The Old South & Florida," a 14-day loop from Orlando to the Tampa area. After Savannah and Atlanta, Tennessee stops include Lynchburg (for tour of Jack Daniel Distillery), Nashville (for the Grand Ole Opry), ...
Bike America.(Touring)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Bicycle Adventures offers a variety of one-week, bike-and-hike outings in Washington, Oregon, California, and other Western states. Accommodations are in hotels, inns, and B & Bs. Trips ...
Highway hints.(Touring)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Shell Oil offers a free booklet full of car care advice, family travel games and tips, and strategies for staying alert on the ...
Happy New Year.(Touring)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... * Collette Vacations offers "California Coast New Year's," a nine-day trip that includes reserved seating at Pasadena's Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1. On the day before, tour members view floats in the final stages of decoration, hear talented musicians at Bandfest, and interact ...
Cross country by rail.(Touring)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... * American Orient Express, a private luxury train, has scheduled two departures of its "Great Transcontinental Rail Journey" for 2005. The odysseys from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles (May 11-20 and November 1-10) travel through the lowlands of South Carolina and Georgia, ...
Lake Michigan.(Touring)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... * American Canadian Caribbean Line, the "Small Ship Cruise Line" based in Rhode Island, offers six summer 2005 departures of its week-long "Lake Michigan Getaway" from Chicago. Circumnavigating the lake, the 100-passenger Grande Caribe and 84-passenger Niagara Prince call at Holland, ...
Canadian Rockies.(Touring)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2004 ... YMT Vacations offers a 14-day "Canadian Rockies" itinerary that features some of Alberta province's most scenic areas--Banff, Lake Louise, Columbia Icefield, and Waterton Lakes National Park (on the Montana border). Montana stops include Helena, Billings, and the Little Bighorn ...
New York to Boston.(Touring)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Travel in style between New York City and Boston with LimoLiner, a first-class, 28-passenger vehicle. Priced at $69 each way, it provides door-to-door service between the Hilton New York and Hilton Boston Back Bay, eliminating the hassles of driving, flying, or taking the train. From ...
San Francisco treats.(Touring)(Local Tastes of the City Tours)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Local Tastes of the City Tours takes small groups of inquisitive, food-minded travelers on three-hour walking adventures that explore the soul of a San Francisco neighborhood, such as North Beach, Chinatown, or Golden Gate Park. The Fisherman's Wharf tour includes a bay cruise with local ...
Field trips.(Touring)(Interhostel)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Interhostel's "Learning Vacations" catalog lists a variety of one- to two-week educational tours for adults 50 years and older. Programs are sponsored by the University of New Hampshire and co-hosted by an educational institution ...
If you only have a day in ... Albuquerque: Old Town, the city's first neighborhood, captures the essence of the Southwest.
Nov 01, 2004; ... FIRST-TIME VISITORS TO NEW Mexico's largest city beat a path to its historic heart. A magnet for shoppers seeking out Southwestern souvenirs and ambience, Old Town is the place where Albuquerque took root. Set around a shady central plaza, this tourist-friendly enclave invites ...
Charmer in the Dells.(Resorting)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Hilton Garden Inn, the mid-priced brand of Hilton Hotels Corporation, has come to the Wisconsin Dells, a family resort area best known for its sprawling water park hotels. Providing an upscale ambience popular with adult travelers and families with children, the 128-room, rust-colored ...
Tennessee Mountains.(Resorting)(The Lodge at Buckberry Creek)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... The new Lodge at Buckberry Creek has brought the elegance of the "Great Camps" of the Adirondacks to the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Designed to reflect the retreats created more than 100 years ago by the East Coast's wealthiest families, Buckberry Lodge pampers guests in the ...
Pampered in Chicago.(Resorting)(Hotel Monaco Chicago)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Two overnight packages designed to pamper women have been introduced at the chic Hotel Monaco Chicago. Every woman will feel special with the "Diva" package (starting at $199), which includes deluxe accommodation, a specially formulated face spritzer, a basket of Dirty Girl pampering ...
Marco Island.(Resorting)(Marco Island Marriott Resort)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Through December 23, the "Spa Escape Package" at Florida's Marco Island Marriott is offering one night in a partial gulf-view room as well as a restorative 50-minute Swedish massage in the resort's magnificent new spa for $199 to $440. Sensual Balinese-based health and beauty treatments ...
Florida flair.(Resorting)(The Club at Hammock Beach)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... The Club at Hammock Beach, a 12-story tower of luxury suites, is Florida's newest East Coast oceanfront development. Located 20 miles north of Daytona Beach, the $150-million destination resort and private club is situated on 2.4 miles of spectacular beach frontage and boasts a full range ...
Iowa fun.(Resorting)(Holiday Inn Amana Colonies)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... A new 11,000-square-foot indoor water park featuring a 51-foot twin body slide tower recently opened at Iowa's Amana Colonies Holiday Inn. The water park is part of a $3.5-million investment that will also include an arcade with state-of-the-art games adjacent to the aqua fun, an 18-hole ...
Seattle for families.(Resorting)(Mayflower Park Hotel)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Book a family vacation with the "Family Fun Package" at Seattle's Mayflower Park Hotel. The package (from $265 per night through Dec. 30) includes two adult tickets and two children's tickets to: the Monorail (adjacent to the hotel), the observation deck of the Space Needle, Experience ...
A short drive from ... Twin Cities: seen Minneapolis and St. Paul? Then head on out for the following attractions (shown with approximate mile distances).
Nov 01, 2004; ... The Twin Cities of Minneapolis (Minnesota's largest city) and St. Paul (its capital) blend big-city appeal with small-town charm. Minneapolis highlights include the Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Children's Theatre Company, University of Minnesota, and Minneapolis ...
The Sidewinder.(RV update: places, products, clubs, & activities you can enjoy in your RV)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Camco's Sidewinder, a sewer hose support, ends the problem of trying to keep sewer hoses angled for proper drainage and easily positions around obstacles such as rocks or trees. This sturdy and lightweight plastic support has deep cradles to hold the hose in place with support straps. When ...
L. L. Bean Discovery School.(RV update: places, products, clubs, & activities you can enjoy in your RV)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Interested in learning fly-casting or kayaking? Sign up for a 1 1/2- to 2 1/2-hour "Walk-On Adventure" at L. L. Bean's retail stores in Freeport, Maine; Tysons Corner, Virginia; Marlton, New Jersey; or Columbia, Maryland. The Discovery School in Freeport offers courses in archery and clay ...
Cool and portable.(RV update: places, products, clubs, & activities you can enjoy in your RV)(portable freezers)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Dometic portable freezers and refrigerators are great for extended outings. The freezers consist of one-piece lightweight molded cases with foam insulation. For continuous cooling, plug them into a vehicle's cigarette lighter or any standard AC outlet. At just under 20", the DC400, with a ...
Campfire in a can.(RV update: places, products, clubs, & activities you can enjoy in your RV)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Campfire in a Can is a compact portable campfire and grill designed to burn manufactured fire logs, woods, or charcoal. The canister top and base are constructed of spun steel with a powder-coat finish. Inside are a two-piece stainless steel burner and BBQ grill. When sealed, Campfire in a ...
Triple your towel space.(RV update: places, products, clubs, & activities you can enjoy in your RV)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Triple Towel is a decorative way to add towel space. It works in bath areas by hanging either inside or outside the glass shower enclosures or door. The product's three lightweight rungs allow air to circulate between them, preventing bacteria buildup. Two sizes can hang on the glass towel ...
Indiana KOA.(RV update: places, products, clubs, & activities you can enjoy in your RV)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004; ... Those seeking KOA Kampgrounds find the Terre Haute KOA the only one on I-70 between Indianapolis and the Illinois border. The campground's 72 gravel, mostly wooded sites include fire rings and picnic tables; 37 sites have pull throughs and 16 include full hookups. The others have water and ...
Let's do Dallas.(Resorting)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Dallas' legendary Wyndham Anatole Hotel recently unveiled its expanded art collection as part of a $39-million renovation. A free, self-guided audio tour of the collection, one of the largest and most intriguing private assemblies in the world, features 22 of the hotel's more than 1,000 ...
Arizona cowgirls.(Resorting)(Rancho de los Caballeros)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2004 ... For women looking to plan a weekend getaway that includes wrangling, riding, and gourmet dining, Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg, Arizona, has the answer with a women-only cowgirl adventure. The three-night "Giddy-Up Gals Getaway" package ($608 single occupancy; $992 double) is ...
Family-friendly Hawaii.(Resorting)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2004 ... The newly renovated Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu, Hawaii, is offering a "North Shore Family Adventure" package. The five-night package costs $1,750 and includes a deluxe ocean-view room; four days of Keiki Club (including surfing lesson, tennis serve and play, golf lesson, and nine holes of ...
Chicago's magnificent mile: shoppers and sightseers bundle up for winter in the Windy City.
Nov 01, 2004; ... WITH ITS SPLENDID SETTING on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago tempts tourists with beaches and boat cruises--at least from Memorial Day to Labor Day. But many hardy travelers relish the thought of the Windy City in winter, a bracing time when they're more likely to get frostbite than a ...
Tucson: this jewel of Arizona's Sonoran Desert has been shaped by Hispanic and Indian cultures, an arresting natural environment and a night sky par excellence.(City of the Month)
Nov 01, 2004; ... MANY DRAMATIC AND VIVID influences have shaped the city of Tucson to make it the unusual charmer it is. Set at an elevation of 2,400 feet upon the Sonoran Desert floor and surrounded by an astounding five mountain ranges, Arizona's second largest city neither looks nor acts like the staid ...
Sun Valley: this classic winter resort, snuggled into Idaho's Rockies, offers a good time all year.(Resort of the Month)(Sun Valley Resort)(Cover Story)
Nov 01, 2004; ... SUN VALLEY IS A NAME TO CONJURE WITH. Who hasn't heard of this resort Valhalla opened in 1936 and nestled in the Northern Rockies region of south-central Idaho. The pet project of Union Pacific Railroad chairman Averell Harriman (a governor, ambassador, and diplomat in later years), Sun ...
Maryland Medley: ocean breezes, platters of fresh seafood, and slices of American history enthrall visitors to this mid-Atlantic crossroads.(State of the Month)
Nov 01, 2004; ... FROM HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL to crabbing along the Atlantic seashore, travelers to Maryland discover a tiny dynamo of a state that packs in the adventure. Each region orders distinctive fun, while some experiences, such as the state sport of jousting, seem to transcend time and even ...
Florida's Treasure Coast: discover nature's bounty in Vero Beach and other communities fringing the Atlantic.(Tour of the Month)
Nov 01, 2004; ... Early on a Sunday morning, my husband and I packed a cooler with fresh-squeezed orange juice from a nearby fragrant grove and spread our towels on the sands of Vero Beach. Our companions were a dozen sandpipers scurrying by the shore. After a while, a man with a metal detector came by. He ...
Follow the sun: head south for winter getaways that will warm your spirits and chase away the chills.
Nov 01, 2004; ... EVEN THE MOST AVID WINTER sports enthusiast can only stand so much snow. Freezing temperatures, gloomy skies, and layers of polar fleece take their toll. When thoughts turn to balmy breezes, sun-sprinkled beaches, romantic sunsets, and dazzlingly green golf courses, clearly, it's time to ...
Vegas on a roll: the capital of glitz keeps adding new layers and now offers an easy way to get around.(Las Vegas )
Nov 01, 2004; ... EXCITED PASSENGERS CROWD ABOARD the sleek monorail for a ride to fantasyland. Though this town may look Disneyesque with all its make-believe buildings, the new monorail was intended as a ticket to strictly adult action--along the Las Vegas Strip. The long-awaited Las Vegas ...
Holiday getaways: twinkling lights, festive foods, yuletide crafts, and local customs await tourists in delightful December destinations.
Nov 01, 2004; ... Tis the season to be jolly--and around the country communities large and small welcome visitors to their Christmas celebrations. For starters, there's Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland (800-ALL-YEAR, www.bronners.com) in Frankenmuth, Michigan. At Bronner's, it's Christmas all year ...
Sailing America's waterways: close-to-home cruising is bigger and better than ever.
Nov 01, 2004; ... THE YEAR WAS 1811 WHEN A NEWFANGLED CONTRAPTION SHOWED up on the "western" waters just beyond the Appalachian Mountains. It was the steamboat, and its appearance began an era of inland cruising that continues to this day. The first steamboat departed from Pittsburgh, but soon ...
Mystic & more: small Connecticut coastal towns offer a bounty of big-time attractions and plenty of Yankee charm.
Nov 01, 2004; ... ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS about touring New England is that worthwhile sights are bunched together, a result of towns being close to each other. Nowhere is that notion truer than in compact Connecticut, our nation's third smallest state. The southeastern corner of Connecticut is ...
Southern Utah.(Retirement Focus)(Sun River St. George)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... When winds whip snowdrifts in northern climes, you could bask in sunshine in southern Utah. The Vacation Getaway program at Sun River St. George, an active adult community in sunny St. George, draws visitors from far and near. For just $149 per couple, wannabe retirees age 55 or better ...
Discount coupons.(Retirement Focus)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Savvy seniors give holiday gifts that keep on giving throughout the year. In addition to the familiar two-for-one restaurant coupons, Entertainment books are packed with discount code coupons for airfare, hotel rooms, rental cars (and moving trucks), cultural events, local ...
Mississippi retirement.(Retirement Focus)(Meridian, Mississippi)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004; ... Meridian, a major hub in eastern Mississippi and close to the Alabama border, welcomes retirees with a hometown friendliness, a rich cultural life, and affordable housing. Fine homes are about half the price of similar homes in other parts of the country, and Mississippi's tax burden is ...
New in Boston.(Resorting)(Jurys Boston Hotel)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... Jurys Doyle, Ireland's premier hotel group, has opened a hotel in Boston. The new Jury's Boston Hotel is located in the fashionable Back Bay neighborhood in the old Police Headquarters building. The property features 220 elegantly appointed guest rooms, four suites, ...
Family size.(Resorting)(Holiday Inn Family Suites Resort)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... No more sharing bathrooms, sleeping on rollaway beds, or fighting for the remote control: Holiday Inn Family Suites Resort in Orlando has introduced the three-bedroom "Mega Kidsuite." Featuring two private king-size bedrooms, a semi-private kids' room, fully-equipped kitchen, two ...
Waikiki waves.(Resorting)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... The thrill of catching a wave is something that every visitor to Waikiki should experience. Now Outrigger and OHANA Hotels are virtually guaranteeing the experience to their guests through December 20 (five-night stay required). "Catch a Wave in Waikiki" gives guests the choice of a free ...
Miami Beach.(Resorting)(Courtyard by Marriott Miami Beach Oceanfront)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2004 ... The new Courtyard by Marriott Miami Beach Oceanfront showcases 263 rooms and a 3,000 square-foot Tiki bar connected to a boardwalk offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. All guest rooms, including 13 suites and a two-story penthouse, were designed in a color scheme of rich blues, ...
Ranch welcomes the disabled.(Travel Views)(Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch)
Nov 01, 2004 ... SET IN PRISTINE DESERT RINGED by mountains, Arizona's Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch offers endless riding opportunities, spectacular Old West scenery, and three delicious meals per day. The landscape is classic Southwest: Stately saguaros, spiny ocotillo, prickly pear and barrel cactuses, ...