Welcome to the latest edition of the regular Travel News from Visit USA. With Christmas already a fading memory, thoughts quickly turn to summer holidays, especially after last summer's non-appearance! Here are six top 2010 holiday ideas from around the USA so check them out and get booking.

This month: Motorhome Touring Holidays - love the freedom · USA summer self drives from just £889 · Somewhere Over the Rainbow · Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism launches new website! · America by rail with Amtrak · More than just theme parks · Visit USA Travelplanner 2010

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Motorhome Touring Holidays - love the freedom

Experts in escorted motorhome tours - come and explore the East's Fall Colours or the West's National Parks. For independent travel, we tailor-make itineraries throughout the USA. For all flight, motorhome, hotel, excursion and insurance needs, we'll build you the holiday of a lifetime. Just call our friendly specialists on 024 7669 4533.

www.motorhometouringholidays.co.uk
Motorhome Touring Holidays brochure link

USA summer self drives from just £889

Book with Trailfinders and enjoy the freedom of the open road on a classic USA self drive. They're completely flexible, so you choose when, where and how you travel and with holidays from just £889 including flights, car hire and accommodation, they offer fantastic value. View our most popular itineraries and details of our city breaks by clicking on the link below or call 0845 050 5912.

http://www.trailfinders.com/usaoffers
www.trailfinders.com/brochures

Somewhere Over the Rainbow...

... you'll find AUTHENTIC cultures of American-cowboys, historic frontier pioneers, 39 American Indian nations, and scandalous oil tycoons in Kansas/Oklahoma. See and encounter abundant wildlife and unspoiled ecosystems at 70 state parks, each offering their own unique services to insure your clients the best hikes, boat rentals, resorts, cabins, and RV parks.

www.TravelKsOk.co.uk

Kansas brochure
Oklahoma brochure

Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism launches new website!

The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has launched a stunning new website (www.VisitPalmSprings.com) to showcase the destination's outstanding natural beauty, activities, attractions and wide range of accommodation. Brand new features include an event calendar, online booking facility and hotel mapping, so customers can choose a property according to its location.

www.VisitPalmSprings.com

America by rail with Amtrak®

Cross the nation East to West through Glacier National Park or North to South along the winding Pacific and Atlantic Coasts, admiring the changing views as you dine on regional dishes served to you in the dining car, watch children waving from front porches in the sightseeing lounge and sleep comfortably in your overnight accommodation as America presents itself through your window.

www.Amtrak.com

More than just theme parks

Orlando Explorer Pass gives you 4 "must-do" attractions in one convenient pass, and at a great price! Take your pick from the list of 9 top attraction experiences, including Gatorland, an Airboat Ride, dinner show, shopping tour and more, choose 4 and use them at any time over 30 days.

Attraction ticket prices link

Available now! The Visit USA Travelplanner 2010

The brand new 2010 edition is now available. Fully updated, this comprehensive guide to holidaying in America gives you EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR TRIP. Every state has at least half a page of valuable information to help you make your choice plus there's a full listing of around 200 Visit USA Association members with masses of all the holiday destination information you will need.

Whether your preference is to book a complete inclusive package with one of Visit USA's tour operator members or organize your own thing with airline + hotel + hire car + attractions + sightseeing etc. the Visit USA Travelplanner will help you.

Time zones? Passport and visa information? ESTA application (see also below)? Public holidays in the USA? Which airlines fly where in the US? It's all there in the new Visit USA Travelplanner.

Get your copy now by visiting www.visitusa.org.uk, click on Visitors and then Travel Brochures, fill in your details and copy will be on its way to you. Alternatively, just email vusa@bhpdirect-mail.com or call 01737 648 466.