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Viva Las Vegas

If you have ever wanted to visit Vegas, this is the year to do it. On May 15 2005, Las Vegas will celebrate its 100th birthday – and what a celebration that is going to be! The city plans to host the party of the century, with a year long celebration, which already kicked off on New Years Eve. Travelsphere Holidays (0800 19 14 18 or visit www.travelsphere.co.uk), the UK’s leading operator of escorted tours to America and Canada, has lots of holiday ideas to Vegas throughout 2005 from just £499.

If you fancy arriving in the city in style, have a look at the 9-day break from just £699. The price includes direct flights with Virgin Atlantic and a transfer to your hotel by stretch limousine! You can also expect accommodation on a room only basis, a Vegas city tour and welcome drinks party. Further details can be found in the new ‘America & Canada’ brochure for 2005.

The new brochure features an increased choice of regional airport departures from only £65. If you have more time to spare, you can extend your hotel stay in several cities from just £28 per person per night, or opt for one of the many extension and add-on tours from only £165. For example, following the 9-day break in Vegas, you transfer to the Grand Canyon West Ranch for an overnight stay in a pine cabin with dinner and entertainment included. Following breakfast you take the trip of a lifetime by helicopter over the awesome Grand Canyon and legendary Vegas ‘Strip from just £165.

New ideas include an exciting 9-day two-centre tour of Miami and Key West from £749. Experience the legendary hospitality of America’s Deep South on a historic 10-day tour of Georgia and Carolina from just £899. Accommodation is in traditional family-run inns with a home-cooked breakfast each morning. Climb into the saddle in north-western Arizona for a memorable 7-day break on a full-board basis at a family-run ranch from £945. Spend three nights’ enjoying the glitz of Vegas, and then transfer to glamorous Los Angeles for a further two nights’, before boarding Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Spirit for an 8-night cruise of the Mexican Riviera from just £1095.

If you have a sense of adventure and curiosity, check out the unique 12-day tour of Newfoundland and Novia Scotia from £1295. The tour takes you on a grand exploration of scenic wonder, visiting Gros Morne National Park – 20 times older than the Canadian Rockies and the opportunity to whale watch – unforgettable!

Keen walkers will love the special 10-day departure to the Canadian Rockies from just £1495. The itinerary features stunning scenic walks and activities in Banff National Park and also includes guided horse back rides with barbecue lunches and river rafting, plus fabulous excursions to Lake Louise and Jasper.