Trafalgar Launches Most Exciting USA & Canada Brochure for 2013 With 51 Itineraries

    ANAHEIM, CA, June 17, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com), the Insider of Guided Vacations, is pleased to announce the launch of their most exciting USA & Canada brochure to date. With 51 itineraries and 10 brand new trips across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica and now Panama, the new brochure invites travelers to discover North and Central America with an exclusive range of unique local experiences that let them view their destination from the inside. To kick things off, Trafalgar is offering $300 savings per couple off of the land cost of 2013 North America vacations if booked by July 19, 2012.*

Panama, The Canal and Beyond
Trafalgar is thrilled to be able to offer this lively 8-day trip to Panama, a new destination with incredible highlights. This itinerary takes guests beyond the typical sights in Panama to places no other guided vacations company goes, including the highlands of the Chiriqui province. Here they'll be treated to a private Be My Guest lunch, hosted by the Eleta Almarans, one of Panama's wealthiest and most respected political families, on their own estate. The lunch is preceded by a tour of the estate, which is also home to some of the most magnificent thoroughbreds and 200 other animals that are bred and trained on the grounds. In beautiful Boquete (also known as The Valley of Flowers), guests will sleep easy at the serene Valle Escondido Golf & Spa Resort in between visiting a coffee plantation and getting the rare opportunity to meet with the Ngobe-Bugle, a local indigenous tribe. This trip is all about engaging the senses, with a Highlight Dinner in Panama City that includes a colourful show of traditional folklore songs and dances. Accommodations on this trip are fantastic, as guests check in for 2 nights at the 5-star InterContinental, fronting Panama Bay, and 2 nights at the luxurious Gamboa Rainforest Resort. The last stop is at the gorgeous, brand-new Westin Playa Bonita, superbly located on the beach fronting the aquamarine waters of the Pacific.

San Francisco & Wine Country Delights
This 8-day At Leisure retreat visiting the best of California's wine country has long been a favorite amongst Trafalgar travelers looking to delight their palates and it now features brand new highlights for 2013. In San Francisco, guests embark on a food tasting adventure at the local farmer's market before heading off to Sonoma for a tour and a tasting at an Olive Press. From there, they'll visit Ravenswood Winery for a private seminar on blending wines, after which they get to take home a bottle of their own creation! In vibrant San Fran, travelers will also experience Trafalgar's exclusive new Your Choice Dining program, giving them the opportunity to choose from one of four incredible restaurants. Premium sightseeing is a highlight of the trip as well, as guests head on small group sightseeing excursions with a Local Expert of the Haight Ashbury district, center for the hippie generation of the '60s. The trip wraps up with a Farewell Dinner in Napa Valley, where guests receive a private lesson on farm-to-table cuisine at the renowned Ramekins Culinary School.

Aloha Hawaii
Part of Trafalgar's wildly popular Family Experiences collection, this new 9-day journey throughout the beautiful Hawaiian islands has been designed specifically with family travel in mind. Packed with fun activities the whole family can enjoy, this trip includes exclusive Trafalgar Local Specialties like a gourmet chocolate workshop in Oahu and lessons on how to make traditional leis and craft a ukulele. Travelers will love Trafalgar's Be My Guest dining experience where they'll visit an organic farm in Maui, harvesting fresh food and then being treated to an al fresco lunch with spectacular bicoastal views of the island. Kids will get the opportunity to make their own pizza using the farm's own pizza ovens, as well as plant a tree as part of Hawaii's reforestation using local vegetation. On this trip, guests will also get the chance to experience Trafalgar's new Unique Insights, providing a different perspective on diverse places that are particular to the region visited. In Honolulu, this includes a specially guided visit by a marine of the battleship USS Missouri - the 'Mighty Mo', partaking in interactive activities that give guests an idea of what life on a battleship is really like.

"It was really important for us to focus on creating a fantastic brochure with lots of included highlights and Insider experiences since North and Central America are such popular destinations for 2013," says Paul Wiseman, President of Trafalgar USA. "Americans are becoming more interested in exploring their own backyard and getting the most authentic experience possible. Whether it's with Trafalgar's Local Specialties or Be My Guest dining in private homes and cooking schools, guests are able to experience North & Central America in a way they wouldn't be able to on their own."

For more information, please contact your local travel agent or visit www.trafalgar.com. Follow Trafalgar on Twitter at @TrafalgarUSA and check us out on Facebook.

*Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on new bookings from Trafalgar's 2013 USA & Canada brochure. Must book and pay in full between 06/04/12 and 07/19/12. Valid for travel between 01/01/13 and 12/31/13. Not valid on itineraries in Alaska, Mexico, Costa Rica or Panama. Not valid with other promotional offers, but is combinable with brochure discounts (except Early Payment Discount). Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Other conditions may apply. Promotion Code: 13USA150. CST#2077132-20

About Trafalgar: Trafalgar is the world's leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 65 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada.

2007 to 2011: Winner, Best International Tour Operator, Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards
2010, 2011, 2012: Winner, Best Tour Operator, Europe, TravelAge West WAVE Awards
2010, 2011: Winner, Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards

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