FEATURE CALIFORNIA: NORTH & SOUTH
At less than two hours’ driving time
to Los Angeles, Palm Springs provides the perfect relaxing end to any Southern California touring itinerary.
From the Front Line PETER TRAYNOR
UK general manager, Collette Worldwide Holidays
great food, golf or simply relaxing by the pool to escape the heat at one of several five-star resorts like Grand Champion Hyatt Resort in Indian Wells. In Desert Hot Springs, nearly 30 spa resorts tap into an underground aquifer brimming with natural hot mineral waters. The desert resorts also grow more
than 80% of the nation’s dates: there’s an annual date festival with camel and ostrich races but the rest of the year
visitors can tour one of several date farms and try a date shake. Other main attractions include the
world's largest rotating aerial tramcars (cable cars) at the Palm Springs Aerial tramway, which ascend two-and-a-half miles up a steep incline to reveal views of the entire Valley, There's also the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Jeep and Hummer tours of the desert, art galleries and several annual music, film, arts, Native Culture and other festivals.
‘Our Southern California tour has a nice leisurely pace, taking 10 days to cover what many tour operators do in four or five. San Diego is always a real highlight of this tour, with its beaches and world- class attractions, as well as its Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town area. An ideal escape from the UK winter, this tour is popular on the off season spring and autumn dates”
Where To Book It PREMIER HOLIDAYS - 08444 937 444.
www.trade.premierholidays.co.uk Ten nights in Southern California start from £1,099pp. This includes stays in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego, Temecula and Palm Springs. The price is
based on two adults sharing and includes return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London to Los Angeles, and compact two-door car with inclusive insurance. This package is valid for travel in March 2012.
COLLETTE WORLDWIDE 0800 804 8700
www.colleteworlwide.com The California Coast tour is a 10-day tour that begins in San Francisco but takes in Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Barbara. The price starts from £1999pp, based on two sharing and includes 11 meals, flights, the services of a Collette tour leader and free door-to- door pick-up within 100 miles of the UK airport. There’s also an option to extend the stay with a visit to Las Vegas, which is within easy reach of Southern California.
Agent Training Where is the only point in the USA where four states meet? The answer can be found in module 12 of the new VUSA training programme.
www.visitusatraining.com •
www.PalmSpringsUSA.com/UKtrade
Over 350 days of sunshine a year makes the Palm Springs area the perfect California holiday. Play a round of golf, hike the surrounding mountain sides, shop til' you drop or sip margaritas by a resort pool. You can be as active or as relaxed as you want in Palm Springs! For destination information visit
www.PalmSpringsUSA.com/UKtrade.
Palm Springs Desert Resorts CVA • 70100 Highway 111 • Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 For destination guides or questions, contact
tourism@palmspringsusa.com
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