COAST TO COAST OR TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

Around the world with Page & Moy by train, plane and automobile

Whether you're looking for an epic adventure across America by train, a mystical Far East cruise or a historical journey through time in Syria, the new 'Worldwide Holiday Collection' brochure for 2008/9 from Page & Moy features over 30 holidays ideas, seven of which are new to some of the world's hottest destinations.

The brochure features a great mix of quirky new ideas, such as a three centre tour of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, the 'Holyland', Syria and a once-in-a-lifetime 30-day tour of Australia. Festival lovers should take advantage of the special departures to festivals and events around the world, like the Hermanus Whale Watching Festival in South Africa and the Peruvian Inti Raymi festival, held to mark the winter solstice in Cusco. Travel by train continues to go from strength to strength and Page & Moy showcase its biggest selection to date spanning America, Canada, India and Japan.

Complimentary travel options allow customers to relax into their holiday with the minimum of fuss. There is a door to door taxi service for those who live within 250 miles of their departure airport, connecting flights for customers further than 250 miles or free National Express travel. Those keen to travel to the airport by car can also benefit from free car parking - all courtesy of Page & Moy.

New ideas from Page & Moy's Worldwide Holiday Collection 2008/9

NEW! Grand Tour of Australia

Page and Moy has introduced a once in a lifetime 30-day tour of Australia, featuring Perth, Darwin, a 'Jumping Crocodile Cruise' in Kakudu National Park and Alice Springs for visits to the Flying Doctor base and famous School of the Air. The tour then travels through the heart of Australia for visits to Ayers Rock at sunrise and sunset, before flying to Cairns for the highlight of the tour, a trip to the Great Barrier Reef. The excitement of Sydney is next and an included city tour takes in all the must see sights, before continuing to Canberra and Melbourne. The final leg of the tour travels along one of the most spectacular coastal routes in the world – the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide.

Prices start from £3,824 per person and include return scheduled flights from Heathrow to Perth via Singapore, returning from Adelaide via Melbourne and Singapore, 27 nights' accommodation on a room only basis in Perth, Darwin, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Warrnambol and Adelaide, city tours, numerous excursions and the services of an experienced Page & Moy tour guide. Departures: April and September 2009.

NEW! Coast to Coast of America by train

This epic 21-day adventure starts in New York with a city tour and harbour cruise around Manhattan. It then heads south on a scenic train ride to Washington, before boarding the Capitol Limited train for the leisurely 760 mile journey to the 'windy city' of Chicago and then Denver aboard the California Zephyr. The most spectacular part of this journey takes guests through The Rockies on one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the USA. Further highlights include the famous Monument Valley, the former Wild West town of Flagstaff, the awesome Grand Canyon, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Prices start from £2,724 per person and include return flights from Heathrow to New York, returning from San Francisco via Chicago, 16 nights' hotel accommodation on a B&B basis in New York, Washington, Chicago, Grand Junction, Flagstaff, Los Angeles and San Francisco, overnight on board the Capitol Limited and California Zephyr with dinner and breakfast, overnight on the Southwest Chief with breakfast, city tours, numerous excursions and the services of a Tour Guide. Departures in May, September and October 2009.

NEW! Syria

Syria has a history that goes back 1,000 years. This fascinating 8-day tour visits Damascus – the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, the Roman ruins of Chahba and the ancient city of Bosra. Visits are also made to the Convent of Our Lady at Saydnaya, before continuing to Ma'loula, one of the last places where Aramaic is spoken. Highlights include a tour of Syria’s second capital city – Aleppo, the grand 5th century cathedral of St Simeon the Stylite and Palmrya – a former trading post of the Silk Route.

Prices start from £1,424 per person and include return scheduled flights from Heathrow to Damascus, six nights' accommodation on a half board basis in five-star hotels in Damascus, Aleppo and Palmyra, numerous excursions and the services of a Page & Moy tour guide. Departures: March, May, June and September 2009.

For further information and to book please call Page & Moy on 0800 043 0234 or visit www.pageandmoy.com

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