Nevada Northern Steam Spectacular June 25-26 with Trains Unlimited Tours

Trains Unlimited, Tours has a new tour scheduled for June 25-26, 2007: the Nevada Northern Steam Spectacular. This is a Railfan/Tourist tour open to everyone. The Nevada Northern Railroad is the last Nevada Bonanza mining line left and perhaps the best preserved shortline in the old Wild West. This railroad has been preserved in its original state, from the workshops, stations, yards, rolling stock and motive power in East Ely, Nevada.

This two day event will feature photo run-bys each day. Although this event is being operated for the Garden Scale Convention attendees (being held in Las Vegas June 27-30, 2007) this tour is open to everyone, not just conventioneers. On June 25 charter motorcoaches depart from the Hotel Riveria in Las Vegas for the journey north to East Ely. Upon arrival in East Ely, transfer to the waiting mixed train pulled by No. 93 for an afternoon run on the Keystone Line running up to the old copper mine. Plenty of photo run-bys will be operated in scenic locations both directions. Upon arrival back in East Ely there will be time to explore the historic old workshops and running shed. After the workshop visits, guests will transfer to nearby lodging. On June 26, board another charter train at the historic East Ely depot for a run north on the mainline and then up the hiline to the site of the old KCC copper mill at McGill. Again, photo run-bys will be operated for the cameras. Upon arrival back in East Ely guests board charter motorcoaches for the return journey south to Las Vegas. Prices are $495 ppdo. Single supplement is $49 and children 4-12 are $345.

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Vist Santa

Traditional Christmas

Departure: 22-28/Dec/20067 days

6 nights from $1239

From $1239 per person double occupancy

From $1475 single occupancy

Come and celebrate Christmas as the Finns do. The Hotel Kalevala offers for a whole family an authentic Christmas feeling – a landscape of snow, Finnish Christmas traditions, traditional Christmas cuisine. Christmas land - with Santa and his elves, cross-country skiing, dog-sledge riding, snowmobile safaris… The former Christmas traditions are still taken care of and appreciated in the Christmas programme; fresh baked cookies, a promenade in the forest to find a Christmas tree, singing Christmas songs...

Itinerary

Day 1: 22.Dec.

Evening-flight to Kajaani airport where Santa's friendly elves are welcoming you. Transfer to Kuhmo takes about an hour. Accommodation in double rooms in the hotel Kalevala decorated for Christmas. Welcoming drink by the fire and dinner at the restaurant. From the restaurant you have a great view over the frozen lake and snow covered surroundings.

Day 2:

23.Dec.After breakfast get-together with your Christmas host who informs you about the Christmas programme and optional activities. You will spend the morning with outdoor activities. The skiing tracks start directly from the hotel and it is a great way to explore the white lakeside forest. In the afternoon when making of Christmas decorations the children will plan together with the Christmas host a special Christmas Eve programme. In the afternoon a walk through the snowy road to meet Santa Claus and his elves at Santa’s Office. Enjoy a nice walk along a forest trail in a beautiful and tranquil land of snow, unspoilt panoramas of pine trees. The trail is full of surprises and lit by ice candles and open fires; during the trail walk, music and singing performances with Santa's elves. Gingerbread will be served in the Santa's workshop, and there is also a possibility to learn how to make gingerbread yourself. In the Forest Lodge you all enjoy hot juice and hear more Christmas stories from elves. Finally, see the children's eyes sparkle with delight and excitement when they meet Santa Claus. In this Christmas fantasy time stops still and children will experience something which will long remain vivid in their memories. In the evening there is the option to enjoy a sauna and swimming. Later you will be taken by bus to a Christmas Concert at the Kuhmo Arts Centre where young musicians from Kuhmo music school play the most famous Christmas songs. Dinner is served afterwards in the hotel.

Day 3:

24.Dec. - Christmas EveAfter breakfast those who want can try baking Christmas pastries with Christmas elves. The traditional Christmas porridge is not forgotten and is served at the hotel; who finds the almond hidden into the porridge will get a prize! Children can go and help with finding a Christmas tree in the forest and afterwards with decorating it. In the afternoon bus transfer to the grave yard of Kuhmo. Everyone can light a candle for their love ones far away. During the visit children can stay at the hotel with the Christmas host and practise the Christmas Eve programme. A sauna bath before the splendid buffet dinner is part of the game. Dinner is followed by traditional Finnish Christmas program; singing and a visit of Santa Claus (Joulupukki). Get-together by the fireplace in the evening rounds up the day. Late evening snack-buffet in the hotel.

Day 4:

25.Dec.- Christmas DayThe Christmas day brunch is set at 08 – 13.00. If you wake up earlier there is a bus transfer for Christmas morning church. You have the whole day time for activities or just enjoying your stay. We recommend at least a walk in the blue dim of the mid-wintry day. Sauna and swimming are an option in the afternoon. During the buffet dinner there will be folk dance performance in the restaurant. Dancing and midnight-karaoke is possible afterwards.

Day 5:

26.Dec. - Boxing DayBreakfast gives you energy for the traditional Boxing Day activities by the lake. With a small supplement you can enjoy yourself with horses-sleigh ride, husky dogs and snowmobiles. A light lunch is served at the hotel. Afternoon is free for relaxing or optional activities. Evening sauna and swimming is possible after the outdoor activities. Dinner in the hotel restaurant is followed by a program of a local country dance group Late night outside by the fire place where coffee/tea/juice will be served. Later in the evening, the magical shaman visits us...

Day 6:

27.Dec.You can enjoy the supplementary activities or visit the centre of Kuhmo. Kuhmo is a small village and the centre can easily be explored on foot. Dinner is served in the hotel.

Day 7:

28.Dec.Once more you can enjoy your breakfast in the intimate peace of the hotel Kalevala before the transfer to the airport of Kajaani.

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Amalfi Coast & Beyond

Amalfi Coast & Beyond

The tours will run from September 2006 to June 2007, with a special New Year’s Eve tour.

History, art, culture, tradition, gastronomy....Campania’s unique heritage is framed by placed such as the enchanting Amalfi coast, once upon a time dominated by the maritime republic of Amalfi. The Amalfi coast has been named “world heritage site” by Unesco. Places such as Positano’ the pearl of the Mediterranean” or the magnificent island of Capri.....and the eternal Pompeii, buried by Vesuvius ashes in 79 ad, which have kept everything as it was almost 2000 years ago. You will also admire the palace of Caserta and its incredible gardens and the charterhouse of San Lorenzo in Padula, one of the most impressive religious buildings in Italy and Europe.

Trips will take place from September 2006 through June 2007. Tours will visit the cities of Pompeii, Capri, Anacapri, Caserta, Naples, Positano, Amalfi, Padula, Salerno & Paestum. Cost range from $1,599 to $2,199 per person, double occupancy based on the month of departure

Participants receive round-trip airfare from New York JFK to Naples; seven nights accommodations at the four star “Lloyds Baia” or similar, [double occupancy] in Vietri sul Mare; seven buffet-style breakfast, seven dinners and one lunch; transfers to and from the hotel. Other U.S. cities of embarkation at an additional charge and subject to availability and scheduling. Excursions are included and an English speaking guide will escort each group.

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Renaissance in Tuscany Tours

Trips will take place from September 2006 through May 2007. Tours will visit the cities of Arezzo, Siena, Cortona, San Gimignano, Poppi, La Verna, Lucignano, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino. Cost range from $1599 to $1999 per person,double occupancy based on the month of departure.

Participants receive round-trip airfare from New York JFK to Bologna; seven nights accommodations at the four star “Hotel Planet” [double occupancy] in Rigutino [nearby Arezzo]; seven buffet-style breakfast, seven dinners and two lunches; transfers to and from the hotel. Other U.S. cities of embarkation at an additional charge and subject to availability and scheduling. Excursions are included and an English speaking guide will escort each group.

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