Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Southern States Vacation

22 States!
California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York
26 Days (Grand Southern)
Day 1: Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Meet up with your Contiki crew & head out across the vast Mojave Desert to the bright lights of Vegas. Hotel. (D)
Day 2: Las Vegas
It's glitz & glamour as you hang out on 'the Strip', relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City's party hot spots. Hotel. (B)
Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon
Get your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the breath-taking Grand Canyon. Cabin. (D)
Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park
Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional helicopter flight for an up close experience with this phenomenal natural wonder. Cabin. (B)
Day 5: Grand Canyon to Cortez via Monument Valley
Snap some photos of Monument Valley's 'Wild West' landscape before arriving in Cortez, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Hotel. (D)
Day 6: Cortez to Albuquerque via Durango
Time for a Rocky Mountain high in Durango, an adventure seekers paradise. Then it's on to Albuquerque. Hotel. (B,D)
Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo
Explore the exotic mix of Native American & Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe. Then stop by the quirky "Cadillac Ranch" roadside attraction on your way into "Cowboy Country". Hotel. (D)
Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas
We're off to Dallas, where you'll discover why everything is bigger & better in Texas! Hotel. (B,D)
Day 9: Dallas
From big cars to big hair to big belt buckles to big attitude-you'll see it all as you explore this slick city nicknamed "Big D". Hotel. (B)
Day 10: Dallas to Memphis
Stop in Little Rock as you journey through the Deep South to Memphis, the birthplace of blues, rock-n-roll & soul music. Hotel. (B,D)
Day 11: Memphis
Pay homage to "the King" on a tour of his mansion, Graceland. This afternoon, make your pilgrimage through this 'musical mecca' before partying on happening Beale Street. Hotel. (B)
Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans
Let the good times role as we take you sightseeing through swingin' New Orleans, a fun-spirited city that gave birth to jazz music. Hotel. (B)
Day 13: New Orleans
A free day to simmer in the warm & soulful culture of "The Big Easy." Meander through the French Quarter, feast on Creole cuisine, feel the spell of voodoo & this evening , get dancing in this party town! Hotel. (B)
Day 14: New Orleans to Tallahassee
Roll on through "Sweet Home Alabama" to the 'Gone with the Wind' feel of Florida's state capitol. Hotel. (B,D)
Day 15: Tallahassee to Orlando
Leave the quiet country charm of Tallahassee behind & get set for the energy of Florida's entertainment hub, Orlando. Hotel. (B,D)
Day 16: Orlando
The thrill & excitement of Orlando's many theme parks like Disney World, will keep you fully entertained all day and night! Hotel.
Day 17: Orlando to Miami
Venture south to the hot & hip adult playground of Miami. Hotel (B,D)
Day 18: Miami
Get into the up-tempo groove of this flashy global city-chill out on one of the many beaches, max out your credit card shopping, or star spot in South Beach's hottest clubs. Hotel
Day 19: Miami to Cocoa Beach
Head north along the coast to the surfing capitol of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach. Hotel.
Day 20: Cocoa Beach to St. Augustine via Kennedy Space Center
Touch base with outer-space as you explore Kennedy Space Center before arriving in picturesque St. Augustine. Hotel. (B,D)
Day 21: St. Augustine to Savanna
Walk the cobblestone streets of America's oldest city before an evening out along Savannah's lively waterfront. Hotel. (B,D)
Day 22: Savannah to Raleigh via Charleston
Get your last dose of Southern charm in Charleston en route to the college town of Raleigh. Hotel. (B, D)
Day 23: Raleigh to Washington D.C.
On your way to the nation's capitol, take a break in Richmond, a city steeped in American history. Tonight experience an orientation tour after dark with all the city lights. Hotel. (B,D)
Day 24-25: Washington D.C.
There's plenty to do with two free days in this distinguished city. See all the famous memorials & monuments & choose from an endless list of other must-do's, including museums, politics, shopping, sports & nightlife. Hotel (D)
Day 26: Washington D.C. to New York
Stop in both Annapolis & Philadelphia before seeing the iconic sights of NYC, where the tour ends & it's time to day farewell to your new friends. (B)

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