Every package and trip is customizable, and New York Guest has access to the best resources to make your trip the Trip of a Lifetime. Cross something off your bucket list and spend some of your 2011 holiday season as our guest in New York.

EMAIL:  JESS Kalinowsky  JESS@FriendsTravel.com 24/7/365

The holidays are the perfect time to take advantage of one of our many New York Vacation Packages. There’s so much to see and do in New York City during the holidays, it’s the perfect time to plan your NYC vacation. Whether you choose to come for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Eve… there are always amazing things happening in New York City during the holidays!

Thanksgiving in New York

There are so many things to love about Thanksgiving in New York: The crisp autumn air, the magical spectacle of the Thanksgiving Day parade, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the post-holiday shopping opportunities and of course, the delicious food.

There is, simply put, no better place to spend the long Thanksgiving weekend than New York City. And we’re thrilled to be able to help you plan your trip.

Our 2011 Thanksgiving in New York Package includes:

• Four nights in a midtown Manhattan hotel
• Thanksgiving reservations at an excellent Manhattan restaurant
• The New York Guest guide to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade (OR a prix fixe Thanksgiving meal with a great view of the parade)
• Black Friday shopping coupons and bus transportation
• Tickets to the Top of the Rock Observatory
• Option to add tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
• Customizable: EMAIL  JESS Kalinowsky  JESS@FriendsTravel.com

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Christmas in New York

There’s only one way to describe Christmas in New York: Magic.

Everyone should come spend Christmas in New York at least once. The holiday lights, the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, the store front window make it one of the most beautiful times of year to be in New York City. And there’s so much to do! Great 5th Avenue shopping, ice skating in Central Park, sipping cocoa in the Village, holidays shows for kids and adults alike. Celebrating Christmas in New York will create sweet memories that will last a lifetime.

Our 2011 Christmas in New York Package includes:

• 3 Nights Manhattan Hotel
• 2 Tickets to the Top of the Rock Observatory
• Tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
• Additional Optional activities
• Customizable:  EMAIL JESS Kalinowsky  JESS@FriendsTravel.com

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Times Square New Year’s Eve Vacation Packages

You have seen it on television every year since you can remember, now it’s time to see it in person! Come to New York City to experience the most exciting night of the year:

New Year’s Eve in Times Square!

Whether you want the experience of watching the ball drop from the massive crowd that gathers annually for the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, or would prefer to attend one of the many parties that go on around New York City that evening, New York Guest can get you there! With our unbeatable resources in the city, we can book you a package including a hotel, sightseeing, and your choice of New Year’s Eve festivities that will save you hundreds of dollars over booking separately.

Remember: As New Year’s Eve gets closer, the price of everything, from hotels to parties, goes up! If you’re considering spending New Year’s Eve in New York, contact us today [JESS@FriendsTravel.com 24/7/365] for the very best deals, and secure your unforgettable weekend in New York City for an unbeatable price!

Three ways to contact the New York Guest travel planners and get starting building your customized Times Square New Year’s Eve Package:

EMAIL:  JESS Kalinowsky  JESS@FriendsTravel.com

Until a few decades ago, one of the world’s great travel experiences
was the voyage by luxury liner to Hawaii from California,
with the thrill of sailing past Diamond Head, a magical journey enjoyed by
millions until 1979. With relaxing days at sea, the historic Royal
Hawaiian Hotel and elegant travel not hampered by cramped airline seating
and ‘red-eye’ schedules, Hawaii by great ocean liner from California was
a memorable way to arrive in the Islands. It will be again, since we have
constructed two special holidays that offer the best of the Islands, all with
the sublime treat of unpacking once.
The new Cunard liner ‘Queen Victoria’, heir to a proud tradition
established by the original Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and later by
the Queen Elizabeth 2, sailing right from Los Angeles is our civilized
conveyance to the Islands. We begin with free or low-cost train travel to
Los Angeles from any US point along with a luxury hotel stay to avoid any
concern about tight same-day connections. Aboard Queen Victoria,
we enjoy the classic ocean liner crossing to Hawaii and once there,
explore this lovely state in great comfort, without having to hop on
and off inter-island flights, change hotels every few days or deal with any
of the hassle of connections. Instead you will see Hawaii as it should be
seen, by sea, visiting Hilo, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu, all in one
leisurely voyage. Nicer still, we have included shore excursions in every
port as well as a special luncheon at the storied Royal Hawaiian Hotel, an
elegant and nostalgic coda evoking the great days of luxury liners to Honolulu.
Best of all, despite Hawaii’s great beauty, guests enjoy another ‘island’
on this holiday, the superb Queen Victoria with her lavish public rooms
including the grand two-deck high Queen’s Room, complete with
chandeliers, for traditional Afternoon Tea daily and big band music every
evening. There is also a two-story library, the swank Royal Court
Theatre, the Golden Lion Pub, a complete spa/health centre and more
amenities including acres of open deck space, than most small cities. In an
age of countless characterless jumbo cruise ships, there are only three great
‘Queen’ liners and we invite you to join us.

Don’t miss these rare West Coast Departures!
Hawaii in the Grand Manner by Ocean Liner with Cunard’s Queen Victoria
Two Departures Only – 16 Days from $3,495 per person
Starting December 20, 2011 (Christmas & New Years)
& February 13, 2012

We have added in an amenity that every experienced cruise traveler will
immediately appreciate. A comprehensive shore excursion is included in
each port of call, carefully chosen and presented with our compliments.
Rather than the usual dreary tour with little sightseeing and lots of
shopping, we have included such treats as a visit to stunning Waimea
Canyon, the fabled ‘Grand Canyon of Hawaii’ during our port call in
Kauai and during our stay in Honolulu, to Pearl Harbor including the
U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. The quality of these excursions is typified by
the fact that one of the many treats is our lunch at the legendary Royal
Hawaiian Hotel, a nostalgic and elegant interlude.

Complimentary Shore Excursions

Complimentary round-trip travel from any California point
to & from Los Angeles. For guests living in the rest of the
country, we have low round-trip train fares ranging between
$99-$299pp. For those with less time, we offer low air addon
fares that are as little at $399 round-trip from over 200
gateway cities.

Overnight luxury hotel stay in Los Angeles the evening
before sailing, avoiding any concern over tight same-day
connections, with welcome reception, a civilized beginning
to your holiday.

Transfer to ship on sailing day with special bon voyage
luncheon aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach before
boarding the Queen Victoria ten minutes away, a nice
pairing of the oldest Cunard liner afloat and the newest.
14-night round-trip voyage to Hawaii aboard Queen
Victoria with visits to Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai and Maui.
Naturally, all meals & entertainment aboard Queen Victoria
are included.

Complimentary shore excursions in every port of call, a
great value and money-saving bonus.
Special luncheon at the fabled Royal Hawaiian Hotel during
our port call in Honolulu.
Fully hosted from start to finish by professional tour
manager with special events and parties onboard.
Welcome aboard bottle of French Champagne in your
stateroom on sailing day.

Day Date Port Arrive Depart
Guests arrive by train or air today and check into the historic Biltmore
Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles for an overnight hotel stay.
We depart the hotel at midday for a special pre-sailing
luncheon aboard the original RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach
Today we have included a visit to Volcanoes National Park,
4300 feet above sea level to view the Kilauea Volcano before
traveling alongside the 11-mile long Crater Rim! Later tonight,
we sail past Kilauea with its lava flows pouring into the sea.
This morning we visit Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial
before driving into Waikiki for a special luncheon at the fabled
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, the grande dame of Hawaiian resorts
A visit to stunning Waimea Canyon, possibly the most lovely
sight in all of the islands, is featured today. Bring your camera!
Our first stop today is at the Maui Plantation where an
excellent tram ride tell us all about the agricultural history
followed by a visit to the scenic Iao Valley and Needle. Later
today, there is time to enjoy this historic whaling town.
Guests may extend their stay in California if they wish.

Value added services of Friends Travel, LLP
More Details! EMAIL  JESS Kalinowsky  JESS@FriendsTravel.com 24/7/365

Nashville is unquestionably the “Home of Country Music“. There is so much to see and do here, with Country Music being the common thread! Start at the Opryland complex and enjoy a lunch entertainment cruise on the General Jackson paddlewheeler. Then it’s off for an evening at the Grand Ole Opry to enjoy some of Country’s great entertainers. Then how about the Always Patsy Cline Show at the Ryman Auditorium, which is the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Squeeze in the new Opry Country Classics show and a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, and you are all set.

EMAIL  JESS Kalinowsky  JESS@FriendsTravel.com

People are still asking….”Where is Branson and what is it all about?!” Well Branson is a small country town, in Southwest Missouri and has become quite an entertainment center. But it is not just another Nashville…it has quite a bit of variety, from top-name shows like Andy Williams, Mickey Gilley, Shoji Tacuchi (what a show) and Yakov, to an array of “tribute shows”, family variety shows and even performances depicting the top music of the 50s, 60s and 70s…and that includes the World Famous Platters. You will not believe the beautiful theaters. We provide top tickets and full packages.  EMAIL JESS Kalinowsky  JESS@FriendsTravel.com

Broadway Show Packages are our specialty. We have been providing theatre packages for New York visitors for many years. For plays, comedies or smash musical hits, we can procure excellent seats as an inclusion in the complete package. Because we have a superb source for all our show tickets, customers can be guaranteed Orchestra or Front Mezzanine seats for at least 95% of our shows. What better way to spend a few days in New York, than by buying one of our Broadway packages through your favorite travel agent. Click here for current shows and complete package stays with hotel, sightseeing, great dining and wonderful museums!  EMAIL JESS Kalinowsky  JESS@FriendsTravel.com 24/7/365

Browse through our site to find packages to many of the most exciting sports events and special festivals available.  Take in the fun and entertainment of Mardi Gras, Jazz Festival or the Essence Festival in New Orleans. Or if you are a fan of car racing, check out our Indy 500, Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 offerings. Other great sports events packages include the Kentucky Derby, US Open Tennis, Baseball All Star Game and the greatest sports event in the world…the Super Bowl. Have some fun and click around these pages to find that “once in a lifetime” special event for you and your family!   JESS Kalinowsky   JESS@FriendsTravel.com 24/7/365

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You will find 24 city packages covering the top destinations in the USA and Canada. Some of our packages are simple two night stays that are perfect for that quick weekend getaway; others are for three nights, a great way to slip in a long weekend. Still others range from four to seven nights and include a wide variety of sightseeing, attractions, well-known hotels, excellent restaurants and top entertainment such as Broadway shows, Branson shows, Grand Ole Opry and the famous Rockettes in New York at Holiday-time. Our land-only products make it easy to combine two or more cities. See our preferred travel agent today for expert planning and trouble-free reservations!

EMAIL 24|7|365 JESS Kalinowsky JESS@FriendsTravel.com

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion

8 Days from $995

Day 1 – Phoenix, Arizona
Spend two nights at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and visit the greatest national parks of the Southwest! Your adventure begins in Phoenix, Arizona. Transfer from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport by hotel courtesy shuttle to your hotel. Rooms are available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Join Caravan for a 6:00 p.m. welcome briefing.

Day 2 – Sedona, Grand Canyon
Drive through Scottsdale and along Camelback Mountain on your morning sightseeing. Next, visit Montezuma Castle, site of 12th and 13th century Native American cliff dwellings. Continue to the artist colony of Sedona, surrounded by towering red rock formations. You have free time in Sedona to explore galleries, shops and restaurants. Continue through scenic Oak Creek Canyon. Arrive at the Grand Canyon for a relaxing two-night stay. Your lodge is inside the Grand Canyon National Park, near the South Rim. Enjoy dinner at the Grand Canyon. Elevation at the South Rim averages 7,000 feet. BD

Day 3 – Grand Canyon National Park
Entire day to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Almost 280 miles long, the Grand Canyon varies in width from one to eighteen miles, with the Colorado River winding below. You have a brief morning orientation drive of the Grand Canyon, followed by a short I-MAX movie on the Grand Canyon.The rest of your day is at leisure to enjoy Grand Canyon National Park. You can take a free shuttle bus to the many lookout points on the West Rim. You have plenty of time to hike on Bright Angel Trail into the Grand Canyon, or hike along the rim trails. You also can visit the historic Grand Canyon Park buildings, Hopi House and Lookout Studio. Relax and enjoy Grand Canyon vistas, or attend one of the daily park ranger talks. You stay two nights here inside the Grand Canyon National Park, allowing you time for a comprehensive visit inside the Grand Canyon National Park. Best of all, you will enjoy two opportunities to see Grand Canyon sunsets and sunrises. B

Day 4 – Grand Canyon, Lake Powell
Enjoy breakfast at historic El Tovar Lodge on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Next, drive along the scenic East Rim of the Grand Canyon to visit Desert View Lookout. Then, visit a Navajo and Hopi Trading Post. Here, you will find a large selection of high- quality Hopi and Kachina dolls, fine Native American jewelry and handicrafts. Next, drive over the Glen Canyon Dam to 185 mile long Lake Powell. Arrive at Lake Powell Resort on the shores of Lake Powell. This afternoon enjoy a scenic boat cruise through Lake Powell’s Antelope Canyon, lined with rich red sandstone walls. Enjoy a relaxing two-night stay at Lake Powell Resort. B

Day 5 – Monument Valley, Jeep Tour
Breakfast in your resort’s famous Rainbow Room with 180 degree sweeping views of Lake Powell. This morning enter the Navajo Indian Nation. Enjoy a guided jeep tour of the restricted backcountry of Monument Valley, a beautiful, pristine area of buttes and arches accessible only with authorized Navajo guides. John Ford, the filmmaker, discovered the rugged beauty of Monument Valley in the 1930’s. Western classics, such as “Stagecoach,” “The Searchers,” and “Once Upon a Time in the West” were filmed in Monument Valley. Hollywood legends, such as Maureen O’Hara, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and James Stewart filmed Westerns here. Return to Lake Powell. B

Day 6 – Bryce Canyon National Park
Enjoy breakfast in the Rainbow Room. Next visit Bryce Canyon. See the Bryce “Hoodoos,” fantastic red, orange and pink limestone spirals. This afternoon enjoy stops at Bryce Point and Sunrise Point, overlooking the stunning Bryce Amphitheater. Overnight in picturesque Kanab with an elevation of 5,000 feet. Kanab is known as Western Hollywood. Over 100 western movies and TV shows were filmed here including “Gunsmoke,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Wagon Train,” and “How the West Was Won.” Look for colorful sunsets which transform the nearby cliffs into brilliant shades of red, orange and pink. B

Day 7 – Zion National Park
This morning drive to Zion Park. See a wonderland of rock monoliths. Zion features stunning scenery found nowhere else. Zion is a geological showplace with sandstone cliffs among the highest in the world. Early settlers were so inspired by Zion’s beauty that they bestowed exalted names on the park’s natural features. See East Temple, the Court of the Patriarchs and the Great White Throne. With Caravan, spend the night at the only lodge inside Zion National Park. Stroll the beautiful grounds of your lodge ideally situated in the center of the valley floor. Marvel at the cliffs towering above. Enjoy leisure time this afternoon. You may wish to take the free Zion Canyon shuttle or hike the Park’s scenic walking trails near your lodge. Enjoy dinner at Zion Park. BD

Day 8 – Zion Park to Las Vegas, Nevada
After breakfast at Zion Park Lodge, Caravan transfers you from Zion Park to Las Vegas, Nevada. Enjoy a brief sightseeing drive of the dazzling Las Vegas strip. Arrive at the Las Vegas airport at 1:00 p.m. Schedule flights after 3:00 p.m.

The perfect family vacation, educational and interesting for all. Don’t forget your cameras!!

JESS Kalinowsky Professional Travel Consultant

EMAIL: JESS@FriendsTravel.com 24/7/365 for your reservations.

This all-suite, non-gaming, and non-smoking property is a serene oasis in the midst of the bright lights and bustling activity of Sin City. Located in three towers, the 1,276 spacious suites (ranging from 550 to 1,500 square feet) have kitchens, deluxe king beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, and oversize marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi whirlpool tubs and flat-screen TVs. On cool Las Vegas nights, be sure to take a dip in one of the Signature’s three outdoor, heated pools.

In addition to this fine hotel/resort, we can get you any major hotel/resort in Las Vegas, and Reno NV

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Las Vegas and Reno Weddings

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