FEATURE IDAHO
Where To Book It PREMIER HOLIDAYS – 0844 937 444;
www.trade.premierholidays.co.uk Ten nights in Idaho, with two nights in Idaho Falls, two nights in Twin Falls, three nights in Sun Valley, one night in Mountain Home and two nights in the Springhill Suites, Boise, lead in at £1,559pp. Flights to Denver with British Airways and return flights from Idaho Falls to London with United Airlines, and compact two- door car hire with inclusive insurance. For travel in October 2011.
JETSET - 0845 0257 757
www.jetsetholidays.co.uk The 17-day/16-night Western Bonanza coach tour out of San Francisco takes in parts of Idaho on the way to Yellowstone. The main Idaho highlight is Craters of the Moon National Monument. The tour price starts at £1,169.00pp. A 10-night fly-drive from Las Vegas that takes a similar route (although flying back from Las Vegas) starts at £989pp.
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
BY ARNIE WILSON “When Sun Valley opened in 1936 Life Magazine ran a feature depicting the romance of winter and the glitter of the stars from Hollywood. Its headline: 'East Goes West to Idaho’s Sun Valley – Society’s Newest Winter Playground.” Sun Valley has always had excellent
skiing, and for many years glitz and glamour were guaranteed too. Before Aspen was even really thought of, Sun Valley was busy importing Hollywood celebrities by the trainload as part of one of the biggest public relations exercises ever mounted by a ski resort. “For a while, it was the most famous
ski resort in America. Roam the corridors of the historic Sun Valley Lodge today and you see seemingly endless rows of pictures, mainly black and white, of just about every well-known figure from the 40s, 50s and 60s. “Fast forward to today and Sun Valley
has regained its position as one of America’s most fashionable ski resorts. It still prides itself on being America’s original Number One, but has a charming patina of old-fashioned comfort and conservatism rather than glitz. “The grande dame of American skiing
has reinvented itself. It is happening, once again, in Sun Valley.”
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www.sellinglonghaul.com Tourism Talk
NANCY RICHARDSON International Travel Specialist, Idaho Division of Tourism
“Idaho is a state of friendly people who embrace visitors and who are proud to share information on local areas. Idaho’s main draw cards are the range of outdoor activities. We are known for our scenic wonders, pristine wilderness and miles of navigable white-water. Our challenge is getting people here – once they have experienced what’s on offer in Idaho around 65 per cent return within two years.”
MELISSA CLELAND Southwest Idaho Travel Association "Boise and the region of
Southwest Idaho offers visitors something that is truly unique. "A few days in Southwest Idaho gives visitors a chance to explore the best of what the West has to offer: mountain peaks and desert valleys, rushing rivers and bustling cities – it's all here! "Boise is home to a large community
of Basque people, with an entire city block, yearly festival, pubs, restaurants, and a dedicated museum. "We've also got world-class skiing, white-water rafting, zip-lining, great golf, unique and unusual attractions, and a very walkable downtown area. Plus we provide a warm welcome to tourists!"
From The Front Line RUBY BRIGG
MD, Key to America “Idaho is not necessarily somewhere that the first-
time visitor to the US would consider, but for clients looking for the great outdoors it's got some magnificent scenery and wildlife and is easily twinned with its neighbouring states for a self-drive trip. Itineraries can start either in Seattle or Salt Lake City, depending on whether the clients are covering the northern or southern part of the state."
DELPHINE SEGAL sales specialist Ranch America “Idaho is spectacular and
impressive: Hells Canyon is deeper than the Grand Canyon; Shoshone Falls is higher than Niagara and the dunes at Bruneau are larger than the dunes in Death Valley. We feature guest ranches in Idaho which are suited to couples and families, and Silver Spur Ranch, aimed more to the single experienced rider.”
HEIDI BLADES General manager, US Premier Holidays “Idaho is a specialist destination that doesn’t fit readily into an off-the-shelf package. But Premier can tailor-make itineraries to suit clients’ exact interests and requirements.”
KEY TO AMERICA 0113 398 3013 or 0131 225 1377
www.keytoamerica.com A 14-day self-drive itinerary, starting and finishing in Salt Lake City, Utah, and including car hire as well as accommodation in Twin Falls, Boise, Butte and Yellowstone, is priced from £1855pp.
RANCH AMERICA - 020 7963 6657
www.wandotravel.com A seven-night holiday, with one night at the Ameritel Hotel Idaho Falls and six nights at the Silver Spur Ranch starts from £1399pp, with United flights, transfers, meals, and ranch activities – including a round-up and a drive of a herd of horses over 60 miles of Idaho back country. From May-October.
Getting There There are no direct flights from the UK to Boise. The easiest connections are via international hubs such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Denver.
Information:
www.visitidaho.org.
Agent Training What is the average number of sunshine days each year in Idaho? For the answer, see Module 11 of the new VUSA training programme.
www.visitusatraining.com •
Clockwise: Biking at Schweitzer Mountain; Rafting on the Payette River; Horse riding is on offer at several Idaho ranches
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