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USA retro
to contemporary designers such as Frank Gehry
and Rem Koolhaas. Observation decks at the
Willis Tower – formerly called the Sears Tower
– and the John Hancock Centre offer breath-
taking views of the city skyline.
Sample package: A two-week Chicago fly-drive with
United Vacations costs from £529 from Heathrow.
Price includes car hire but not accommodation.
■ uvagents.co.uk
1950s
Elvis Presley really is king when it comes to
retro-theme tours of the US. His Graceland
home in Memphis is among the most popular
attractions in the country. Elvis fans should
Art deco architecture in South Beach, Miami two nights in the Alabama town of Muscle Shoals, also check out the city’s Sun Studio, where
home to the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, where Presley and other stars, including Johnny Cash
artists such as Aretha Franklin recorded many of and Roy Orbison, recorded many of their hit
their hits. The price includes Heathrow flights, car songs, and the Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum.
hire and accommodation on a room-only basis. Presley’s birthplace at Tupelo, northern
■ americaasyoulikeit.com Mississippi, is just a short drive away.
Manhattan may have the most famous concrete Sample package: Titan HiTours is offering a
canyons, but Chicago is the birthplace of the special departure on January 3 to mark the 75th
skyscraper. A stunning collection of high-rise anniversary of Elvis’ birth. The 10-day Happy
architecture on the shore of Lake Michigan Birthday Elvis escorted tour costs from £1,785 and
covers all periods from the early 20th century takes in Nashville, Tupelo and celebrations in
bahamas.co.uk
If your clients are planning a Florida holiday, encourage
them to include a stay with the USA’s friendly Caribbean
neighbours in The Bahamas, and give them even more
to smile about.
If your clients are looking forward to seeing
Nassau is just a 50-minute flight from Miami and only 90
minutes from Orlando. So after saying hello to Mickey
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and relax on our idyllic beaches or in our blissful spas,
indulge in duty-free shopping or continue the adventure
at fabulous resorts like Atlantis, Paradise Island.
To introduce you to the attractions of
The Bahamas, we’re launching a new
trade site with a section dedicated to
offers and information on Bahamas
and Florida two-centre holidays.
So explore the possibilities at
bahamas.co.uk We’re sure you’ll
want to share them with your friends
and clients.
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