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Let's talk about Colorado THE Colorado Tourism Office has
re-launched its ‘Let’s Talk Colorado’ training programme, hosted by TravelUni, and is offering the chance to win a top-of-the-range
digital camera to
encourage agents to complete the new training modules. The new programme offers a fresh new design and features user-friendly navigation tools with more interactive features including video clips and fun facts such as ‘Did you know that the Stetson was invented in Colorado’? The informative programme will also
provide agents with recommended operators for bookings, key selling points, transportation options and a range of itinerary ideas such as ‘Experience the Flavour of the Old West’ and ‘Ideal Colorado’ highlighting things to see and do across the state.
Boasting over 300 days of sunshine a
year, Colorado is a four-season destination offering unparalleled adventure and recreational activities, a rich arts scene, Western heritage, distinctive cuisine and 25 renowned ski resort resorts.
The state's scenic landscape boasts natural hot springs, the headwaters of four major rivers, peaceful lakes and reservoirs, eleven national parks and monuments, and 58 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet.
The first 10 agents that complete the
'Let's Talk About Colorado' training will be entered into a draw to win the camera with ten runners-up receiving a Colorado goodie bag.
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MADDY MORGAN
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A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE This autumn, the film version of Cheryl Strayed’s acclaimed book 'Wild' will be released, starring Reese Witherspoon. The story is Cheryl’s own tale of
self-
discovery as she gets over the loss of her mother by putting herself through her paces – literally – hiking the ardu- ous Pacific Crest Trail through California, Oregon and Washington State. SCENIC TRAIL
South Carolina in flavour with Vacations to America
SOUTH Carolina has teamed up with Vacations to America in its latest campaign – Just Right for Dining – showcasing the region’s gastronomic delights and a choice of packages. The state has gained a foodie reputation through many
of its
signature dishes including Gullah okra gumbo, South Carolina BBQ and Charleston she-crab soup. South Carolina’s culinary highlights include: Husk – the newest offering from award-winning chef Sean Brock. The restaurant stocks only ingredients
that are grown or harvested in the South and serves dishes such as Deviled Eggs with Picked Okra and Trout Roe.
The Charleston Wine & Food Festival each winter is a celebration of the state’s gastronomy and infuses home- grown flavour with celebrated chefs, culinary professionals and winemakers. An 11-day South Carolina fly drive
starts from £1595pp. The offer includes return flights, 10 nights B&B, 10 days’ car hire and a personalised vacation guide.
vacationstoamerica.com/south-carolina
New in New York State
The 2,650-mile trail winds through outstanding scenic terrain, as it weaves from the deserts of the Mexican border through seven national parks including Yosemite, Crater Lake and Mount Rainier, to the Canadian border. NATIONAL PARKS Exploring America’s National Parks
NEW York State has unveiled a host of new experiences and hotels for 2014, a selection of which includes: The Adirondacks: Mean Max Brew
Works is set to open in Glens Falls and will offer handcrafted beers
in small
three-barrel batches as well as unfiltered ales and lagers fermented naturally. The Catskills: new boutique inn and retreat, Spillian has been built on the site of the former grand mountain retreat of Charles Louis Fleischmann, just minutes from Belleayre Ski Resort. The inn offers special events including writing retreats, yoga getaways and wine weekends. Finger Lakes: with the completion of the new 743-foot bridge over Route 55, Dutchess Rail Trail users can now enjoy 13 miles of walking from the Hopewell Depot to the Hudson River, where the Dutchess Rail Trail connects with the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.
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is something that should be on every- one’s bucket list. They host year-round events and visitors can take advantage of National Park Week, on April 19 and 20 2014, when entry to all National Parks in the U.S. is free. A GOOD YEAR TO VISIT This December sees the 100th anniversary of the death of Scottish naturalist John Muir, who’s campaigning for Yosemite contributed to it gaining National Park status in 1890, an anni- versary that will be celebrated through- out 2015 during the park’s 125th year. For urban adventurers April 22 is
Earth Day, when many cities in the U.S. This year Washington, D.C., will be organising one of the nation's biggest Earth Day concerts on the National Mall which in the past has featured artists such as Sting and John Legend.
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VISIT USA NOW! 13 april
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