New YorkMassachusetts Vermont Catskill State Park Adirondack Park Reserve New Hampshire New York Niagara Falls HarpursvilleSaugerties Newburgh Mystic Cape Cod Boston Lake George Lake Placid Watertown Seneca Falls USA viiicall Carefree0845 130 7701 or024 7642 2024– please quote your membership number Worldwide escorted tours Sunday 13 September AMDepart London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic – flight time about 7 hours PMArrive New York Coach transfer to hotel Overnight in hotel. ( Accommodation is based on twin share, taxes included. All other expenditure, eg meals, drinks, telephone calls, tips etc. is at your own expense) Monday 14 September AM3- hour circumnavigation of Manhattan Island where you will see 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 New York boroughs and 25 world renowned landmarks, including a magnificent close up of the Statue of Liberty! Also included is pre- paid admission to the Museum of Modern Art, the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock ( with the Rockefeller Center Observation Deck), the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Welcome Evening meal in New York Overnight in hotel Tuesday 15 September A day to explore New York City, the largest city in the United States, home to world class theatre, restaurants, and the United Nations. Do some shopping or catch a baseball game at the new Yankee Stadium Overnight in hotel Wednesday 16 September AMTransfer to motorhome depot to pick up vehicles. Following a presentation of the vehicles and stocking up on provisions, travel to Saugerties, New York State ( 109 miles) Overnight in Saugerties Thursday 17 September Drive through the Catskill Mountains through prime Fall foliage areas ( 122 miles). You might want to call in at the Empire State Railroad museum or Woodstock Overnight in Harpursville Friday 18 September Drive to Seneca Falls ( 122 miles) via Cayuga Lake. Be sure to visit Taughannock falls, taller than Niagara Falls. Why not try one of the local winery tours or stop off at one of the apiaries en- route to buy some honey? Overnight in Cayuga State Park Saturday 19 September Drive to Niagara Falls ( 128 miles) – visit the Niagara Power Visitor Centre, or the Whirlpool State park with its spectacular views of the swirling waters of the rapids, the impressive whirlpool and the Niagara River Escarpment Overnight in Niagara Sunday 20 September Free day in Niagara – the camp site organise a variety of excursions in the area Overnight in Niagara Monday 21 September Visit Niagara Falls State Park, NY, home of the Cave of the Winds, Goat Island and the Maid of the Mist tour ( not included), which passes directly in front of the Falls and enters the Horseshoe basin. You may want to drive to the Canadian side of the Falls but please expect to wait up to one hour to cross the border Overnight in Niagara Tuesday 22 September Drive to Cedar Point State Park ( 234 miles) along the Seaway Trail connecting the Great Lakes to the St. Lawrence Seaway. Stop and sample some wine at the local vineyards along the way. Definitely worth a visit is the Eastman ( Kodak) House Museum of Photography and Film Overnight in Cedar Point State Park Wednesday 23 September Drive to Lake Placid ( 160 miles), former home of the 1980 Winter Olympics. The Fall colours should be at their peak during this leg of the trip. Overnight at Lake Placid Thursday 24 September Free time to enjoy the scenic drives and walks around the Adirondacks and why not visit the I want to be a part of it – New York, New York The Maid of the Mist approaches the Falls America's East UST0223 day escorted tour 13 September- 6 October 2009 from £ 2,995 per person Please note that this tour is subject to a minimum of 16 units taking part. The Fall bursts into colour for you, in the company of our experienced escorts Geoff and Jennie Dawson. Contrast the dazzling lights of New York with the breathtaking spectacle of Niagara Falls and the vivid colours of New England's Fall foliage ? Three nights hotel accommodation in New York, with guided city tour taking in the Empire State building, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ? Enjoy the Fall colours in the Catskill and Adirondack National Parks ? Visit Boston, home of the infamous tea party, and the spectacular Cape Cod peninsula ? Farewell meal in Mystic, Connecticut © Jeff Greenberg

museum – fascinating stuff Overnight in Mystic Saturday 3 October A day at leisure in Mystic. Take a cruise up the Sabine River or just wander the area made famous by one of Julia Roberts' first movies, " Mystic Pizza". Farewell dinner in Mystic Overnight in Mystic Sunday 4 Oct Drive to the New York City area ( 140 miles) via West Point Military Academy and George Washington's Army headquarters. Visit the Academy on a guided tour if you wish ( fee applies for tours) Overnight in Newburgh Monday 5 October Drive to Motorhome depot ( 60 miles), return vehicles PMflight New York to Heathrow Tuesday 6 October AMarrive London Holiday coverp24- 27 Club holiday ralliesp130- 141 European escorted toursp142- 167ix Worldwide escorted tours Winter Olympic facilities at Lake Placid? A little known secret is that Santa's workshop is located in North Pole just north of Lake Placid Overnight At Lake Placid Friday 25 September Travel along the Adirondack Mountains Scenic Drive and on to Lake George ( 40 miles). Visit Fort Ticonderoga and come away with a deeper understanding of American history from the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War periods of the 18th century Overnight at Lake George Saturday 26 September Drive to Boston, Massachusetts ( 252 miles) along the Mohawk Trail – an ideal opportunity to call in at a Mohawk trading post or one of the many maple sugar houses along the route Overnight in Boston area Sunday 27 September AMCoach excursion of fabulous Boston, taking in sites such as the Kennedy memorial, Bunker Hill, the Boston Tea Party, Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower Overnight in Boston area Monday 28 September Spend more time at destinations seen during the guided coach tour or take a harbour cruise ( not included) and see the Kennedy Compound. For baseball fans, the Red Sox will be in town! Overnight in Boston area Tuesday 29 September Another day to explore Boston on your own. Maybe today is the day to take the Old Town Trolley Tour where you can hop on and hop off at your leisure Overnight in Boston area Wednesday 30 September Drive to Cape Cod ( 111 miles) – be sure to take in Hyannisport and admire the sea views Overnight in Cape Cod Thursday 1 October A day to visit one of the islands such as Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard. Or visit Cuttyhunk Island, a pedestrians- only island with breathtaking views, great bird watching and few crowds. Overnight in Cape Cod Friday 2 October Drive to Mystic, Connecticut ( 117 miles) where you can visit the Mystic Seaport Museum and Maritime History Museum with tall ships, coastal village and preservation shipyard. Also here is the Submarine Force Museum, the US Navy's official submarine Fall colours in the Adirondacks Members will receive a copy of our daybook which gives a full itinerary of the tour, including suggested excursions on route. Using our experience of previous trips, the daybook is both a useful guidebook and a lasting memento of a memorable trip. The escorted tour price includes: ? Price shown is per adult for two adults sharing a 25ft 4- berth Motorhome ( shown). Single supplement, extra adult sharing a vehicle and child supplement – available on request. Return flight with Virgin Atlantic in Economy Class from London Heathrow to New York; transfers from airport to hotels, hotel to motorhome depot and return from motorhome depot to airport; 4 nights' hotel accommodation on room only basis, twin share room; Welcome Dinner in New York, Circle Line Cruise of New York, Coach excursion of Boston; Farewell Dinner in Mystic; 18 nights' motorhome hire; services of tour escorts for duration of tour; Vehicle Incident Protection Insurance ( VIP) and Supplemental Liabilty insurance ( SLI); 2 convenience kits, 1 vehicle kit; 2,000 miles included; propane for duration of tour; unlimited generator usage; 18 nights' campground pitches, including hook- up where possible; tour day book. PersonalInsurance can be booked with Carefree for this trip – call for a quote. Price does not include: ? Motorhome fuel, meals other than those listed, drinks at listed meals, excursions or entrance fees other than those listed; expenditure of a personal nature, tips etc; tolls; entry to national and other parks. ( You should budget for approximately £ 80 in park entry fees and entrance fees). Upgrades You may wish to upgrade your flights – please contact Carefree for a quote. If you require more information about the different sizes of motorcaravans available for this tour, please also call our worldwide travel advisors. Driving in America America has an excellent highway system. Rules vary from state to state. Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road and seat belts are compulsory. Please call Carefree for a USA factsheet for further details. Campgrounds On this tour you will stay at a variety of campgrounds – which may range from full facility sites to simple national park campgrounds, with or without hook- ups or washblocks. The intention is to let you experience the full range of camping in the USA and to stay in the best locations available.