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FRED.\ HOLIDAYS LAUNCHES
NEW MISSISSIPPI PACKAGES
Fred.\ Holidays has launched some new packages based around American Cruise Lines’ Mississippi paddlewheel cruise from Memphis to New Orleans with added land stays in Chicago, Nashville or Houston.
Clients can opt for the Mississippi PaddleWheeler Cruise, Memphis & New Orleans package which includes two nights at The Guest House at Graceland, two nights in New Orleans, the seven-night paddle wheel cruise from Memphis to New Orleans, VIP Graceland experience, Memphis city tour, New Orleans City Tour and New Orleans food tour.
Alternatively, they can extend their stay in the US with one of the new rail or self-drive packages including three nights in Nashville, admission to the RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame, private transfer or car hire to Memphis and a drinks reception at The Guest House at Graceland.
The Houston package adds on an Amtrak rail journey to Houston, two nights in Houston and a visit to the NASA Space Centre or alternatively, guests can opt for three nights in Chicago, with an Amtrak rail journey to Memphis and a drinks reception at The Guest House at Graceland.
New Orleans
VIRGIN ATLANTIC PAYS TRIBUTE TO
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Virgin Atlantic has named its newest aircraft in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The airline’s brand-new Airbus A330neo will have the name ‘Queen of the Skies’ with royal registration G-VEII, in tribute to the late monarch.
The move marks the second time the Queen of the Skies moniker has been used on a Virgin Atlantic aircraft. Back in 2004, her late majesty unveiled an Airbus A340-600 with the same name at a ceremony in Toulouse.
The plane will enter service in April this year, flying from London Heathrow to destinations including Miami, New York and Tampa.
MY KIND OF TOWN...
For clients searching for a fun packed city break destination, Chicago offers a variety of accommodation, shopping galore, bars and restaurants and vibrant nightlife and is also home to miles of lakefront and 24 beaches, meaning that visitors to the city can also relax in the sun during the warmer months or enjoy lakeside walks.
There is plenty to explore with 77 culturally diverse neighbourhoods like Bronzeville or Northalsted. Those visiting the city for the first time should visit Lou Manalti’s to try their famous deep dish pizza and see the city from the river on a Chicago Architecture Foundation Centre River Cruise to learn all about
its history.
FLORIDA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM NOW OPEN IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
The new Florida Children’s Museum opened late last year at Bonnet Springs Park.
With six main galleries full of interactive exhibits, children can get a taste of everything, from agriculture to music and engineering. The new world-class museum is spread over two floors with fun interactive galleries for children of all ages and abilities where they will be able to learn, play and develop skills. Admission is $15 per person, children under two go free.
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