THE NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WEST - THE PRIDE OF AMERICA

Featuring Sedona, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon and Zion

SEPTEMBER 21-28, 2017FROM $2,599 AIR & LAND

8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS, COACH FROM GLASTONBURY, CT AND AIRFARE FROM NEW YORK JFK

For more details and reservations contact:Mary Ellen Dombrowski at the Connecticut River ValleyChamber of CommerceE-mail: Maryellen@crvchamber.org Telephone: (860) 659-3587 ext. 105

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002155

Early-BirdSpecial!

$2,699 $2,599 if reserved by April 29, 2017.Hurry, at this pricethe trip will sellout quickly.

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Discover the unique landscapes, history and cultures as you travel through America’s finest national parks. Your tour begins in Phoenixand ends in Las Vegas with overnights at the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Bryce. Spectacular scenery awaits you in Sedona, with themassive red-rock formations, and on one of America's most beautiful drives through Arizona's Oak Creek Canyon, home to brilliantly huedcliffs and rugged spires of sandstone. Be humbled by Grand Canyon National Park and marvel at the magnificent scenery, and greatviews. Photographs cannot adequately do justice to the amazing landscape; you must witness it in person! Enjoy a 4-wheel-drive tour ofMonument Valley with a knowledgeable Navajo guide, and marvel at the area’s stunning rock formations, oddly shaped monoliths, andred sandstone. More splendid views await you in Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Watch the colors change on themassive stone formations and be awed by the impressive geology. Finally arrive to the entertainment capital of the world – Las Vegas.Time to make your fortune on the tables, take in a show or shop until you drop at famous designer shops. It now is your time to experiencethe beauty, culture and history of our homeland! Come visit our heritage!

Day 1 Arrive Phoenix, AZ Welcome to Phoenix, the largest city inArizona – The Grand Canyon State! Upon arrival you will betransferred to your hotel for check-in. This evening you will meetyour fellow travelers for a welcome drink and enjoy a meet-and-greet with your Tour Director to get ready for your excitingadventure.

Day 2 Phoenix – Sedona – Grand Canyon National Park Fuelup this morning with breakfast at your hotel then depart Phoenixand enjoy the cactus-studded scenery on your way to Sedona,“Arizona’s Scenic Sensation” for a short stop. Next, we will set outon one of America’s most beautiful drives as you journey throughOak Creek Canyon, home to brilliantly hued cliffs and rugged spiresof sandstone. Our final destination of the day is one of the SevenNatural Wonders of the World – Grand Canyon National Park. Thebeauty of this famous attraction draws more than five millionvisitors a year from around the globe. This evening, you will savora hearty dinner at your hotel. Be sure to watch the brilliant sunset!(B,D)

Day 3 Grand Canyon National Park After breakfast at your hoteltoday, we will set out to explore the Grand Canyon and learn aboutits geology and amazing history where the oldest human artifacts

TOUR FEATURES•ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation fromNew York JFK

•COACH TRANSPORTATION - Hometown transportation fromGlastonbury, CT

•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodationsfor 7 nights

•SUPERB CUISINE - 12 included meals consisting of 7 buffetbreakfasts and 5 dinners (with soft drinks)

•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including localguide and all entrance fees as per the day to day

•CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompassescultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy,and interaction with locals

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE - Assistance of a professionalTour Director for the entire length of the tour upon arrival inPhoenix

•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handlingfor one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

OPTIONAL LAS VEGAS EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES

•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for1 night

•SUPERB CUISINE - 1 buffet breakfast•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Airport transfer by air-conditionedmotorcoach

TOUR HIGHLIGHTSEase of Travel • Traveling the USA • Phoenix, AZ • U.S PremierNational Parks • Sedona • Grand Canyon • Monument Valley •Bryce Canyon • Zion • Breathtaking views • Colorado River •Lake Powell, AZ, Navajo Nation • 4 wheel Drive Adventure • Las Vegas, NV

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(1) Phoenix • (2) Grand Canyon National Park • (1) Lake Powell• (2) Bryce Canyon National Park • (1) Las Vegas

THE NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WEST - THEPRIDE OF AMERICAFEATURING SEDONA, GRAND CANYON, MONUMENT VALLEY, BRYCE CANYON AND ZION

8 Days from $2,599 air & land

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found date back nearly 12,000 years to the Paleo-Indian period.Here a billion years of the region’s geologic history are showcased,from its Precambrian basement rocks at the Colorado River's edgeto fossilized sand dunes only a million years old at the rim. Takeyour time to admire the magnificent scenery with photo stops atthe best lookout points along the way. This afternoon, enjoy timeat leisure to explore at your own pace. You may wish to venturedown part of the park’s premier hiking trail, Bright Angel Trail, ortake a nature walk with a ranger to learn about the region’s nativeflora and fauna. (B)

Day 4 Grand Canyon National Park – Monument Valley – LakePowell After breakfast, head to Monument Valley Navajo TribalPark and see firsthand the famous sandstone spires and towersthat rise 400 to 1000 feet from the valley floor that have beennaturally carved by wind and water over eroding the surface formillions of year. Enjoy a 4-Wheel-Drive Tour of Monument Valleywith a knowledgeable Navajo guide who shares their culture andhow it is influenced by the area. Explore the area’s red sandstonemonoliths, buttes, and mesas depicted in countless movies andpostcards starting with Stagecoach where John Wayne ridesacross the impressive terrain on horseback. Dinner this eveningwill be at your Lake Powell hotel. (B,D)

Day 5 Lake Powell – Bryce Canyon National Park Rise andshine with breakfast at your hotel and free time this morning, anideal opportunity for an invigorating stroll on Wahweap Marinasituated along on the shores of Lake Powell, America’s secondlargest man-made lake that was created in 1963 when the GlenCanyon Damn held back the waters of the Colorado River to forma beautiful open lake surrounded by picturesque sandstone walls.This afternoon depart from Lake Powell and head for Utah’s BryceCanyon National Park. This evening you will savor dinner at yourhotel and time to relax. (B,D)

Day 6 Bryce Canyon National Park After breakfast, a drivethrough Bryce Canyon National Park awaits, featuring photo stopsto capture the magnificent contrasts of bright red, yellow, and pinkpillars called “hoodoos.” Years of erosion have carved colorfulsandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes for anunforgettable sight. Uniquely, this park is not a canyon. It is aseries of more than a dozen amphitheaters carved at least 1,000feet into the chromatic limestone of the Paunsaugunt Plateau thatmake for a surreal landscape to take in and enjoy. Tonight’s dinnerwill be at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 7 Bryce Canyon National Park – Zion National Park – LasVegas This morning, head to nearby Zion National Park, theoldest and most visited national park in Utah known for itsmassive stone formations whose colors change with the light ofthe day and the season. To the Mormon pioneers, it was a havenof beauty resembling natural temples and cathedrals, and theycalled it “Little Zion.” This afternoon, continue along to Las Vegas,one of America’s most popular vacation destinations. Your resorthotel is located in the heart of the “Strip” for easy access to theglitz and fun of Las Vegas including world-class restaurants,shows, mega-casinos, amusement parks and more! This evening,join with your group of fellow travelers to share in a delectablefarewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director. (B,D)Day 8 Las Vegas - Home or extend your stay with an optionalLas Vegas extension Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading

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out via included transfer to Las Vegas Airport today for your flighthome with cherished memories to relish for a lifetime from yourNational Park’s adventure with Central Holidays West. (B)

OPTIONAL LAS VEGAS EXTENSIONDay 8 Las Vegas Choose to extend your adventure for an extraday or two to discover Las Vegas. This vibrant city is known to beone of the most exciting places in the world with more to do thanyou can possibly imagine. From its expansive pools and award-winning spas to its celebrity-chef owned restaurants, famednightlife and revered shows, and beyond that to its over-the-topresorts and mega-casinos, Las Vegas offers something foreveryone. Consider a visit to Hoover Dam or continue yournational parks journey with a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyonto round-out this vacation full of discovery, excitement andmoments to treasure at every turn! (B)Day 9 Las Vegas - Home Enjoy breakfast at your hotel beforeheading out via included transfer to Las Vegas Airport today for yourflight home with cherished memories to relish for a lifetime fromyour National Park’s adventure with Central Holidays West. (B)

(B) – Breakfast, (D) – Dinner

Tour price is $2,599 per person, double occupancy.For single occupancy, add $549.The tour price includes hotel resort fees.Fuel surcharges of $200 per person are included in theprice. Taxes and other fees are currently $150 per personand are additional. Fuel surcharges and taxes are valid atthe time of printing but are subject to change.The price of $2,599 is an early bird special if the programis reserved with a deposit by April 29, 2017. The priceincreases by $100 per person ($2,699) after this date. Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitutehotels and adjust itineraries at guide's discretion due tolocal conditions. Hometown transportation fromGlastonbury, CT is available with a minimum of 15passengers. Optional Las Vegas extension:Las Vegas extension: $179 Double occupancy or $228 Single

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OPTIONALS: LAS VEGAS EXTENSION: DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $179 PER PERSON/SINGLE OCCUPANCY $228 ____YES; ____NO HOW MANY: _____A minimum of 20 passengers are required to operate the Las Vegas extension. The Las Vegas extension must be reserved and paid for at the time of reservation.

TRAVEL PROTECTION (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED):

I want Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance: Yes No

The policy price is based on the total cost of the tour, including taxes and any optional tours. Insurance premium for trips $2,001 to $2,500 per person is: $198, fortrips $2,501 to $3,000 per person is: $237, for trips $3,001 to $3,500 per person is: $277, for trips $3,501 to $4,000 per person is: $317.

Central Holidays strongly recommends protecting your investment with our optional travel insurance. The premium must be paid with your initial deposit or within 15days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip to qualify for the preexisting conditions policy. The policy (without preexisting conditions) can be purchased all theway to final payment but not afterwards.

For a disclosure of coverage, terms and conditions of our travel protection plan please visit: http://www.centralholidays.com/files/Travel-Protection.pdf

PAYMENT METHOD & REQUIREMENTS:Deposit: $500 per person at the time of registration, plus any optional tours or optional travel insurance. I am including payment for _______ people.

Reservations are on a first come first served basis. Please sign up early to secure your place.

Final payment is due: 90 days before departure

Checks: Make checks payable to Central Holidays West and send to: Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce - 2400 Main Street, Suite 2, Glastonbury, CT 06033

Credit Card: Discover Visa MasterCard Amex

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I authorize $_____________________________ to be charged to my card (including optional tour/extension and insurance premium if applicable).

CANCELLATION POLICY:Cancellations with more than 90 days prior to departure 10% of total cost per person (or a minimum of $325 per person) is retainedCancellations between 89 and 46 days prior to departure: 30% of total cost per person is retainedCancellations between 45 and 31 days prior to departure: 50% of total cost per person is retainedCancellations between 30 and 15 days prior to departure: 75% of total cost per person is retainedCancellations 14 days or less prior to departure, or no show: 100% of the package price is retainedNote: A person becoming a single as a result in the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement.

I have read the schedule of activities for the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce – National Parks of the West program – September 21-28, 2017 andaccept the terms and conditions outlined on our website www.centralholidayswest.com/terms

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CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCETHE NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WEST - THE PRIDE OF AMERICAFEATURING SEDONA, GRAND CANYON, MONUMENT VALLEY, BRYCE CANYON AND ZION September 21-28, 2017PLEASE PRINT— NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT

To register for this trip, please complete the form below and e-mail it with a clear copy of your passport information page to Mary Ellen Dombrowski atMaryellen@crvchamber.org. Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002155

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