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24th World Scout Jamboree

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Congratulations on having been selected as IST for the upcoming 24th World Scout Jamboree, taking place in West Virginia, USA next summer. I’m sure the excitement is already building in preparation for what promises to be an amazing adventure, joining with up to 50,000 other Scouts and Guides next July to create memories and friendships that you’ll treasure forever.

The UK Contingent Management Team have lots planned during the event and Travel Places, as the official travel provider to the UK contingent, will be providing service and assistance in all elements of your travel arrangements. In addition, we’re pleased to present our range of optional Additional Tours, each of which can be added on as part of your post World Scout Jamboree experience whether you’re taking travel package option A, C or D.

For some, this will be your first visit to the States, for others the opportunity to return and explore another area of this vast and varied region.

Either way, we’ve selected seven amazing itineraries covering everything from the soaring city skyscrapers of New York to the melodies of Memphis, the sparkling waters of San Francisco Bay to the culinary and cultural flavours of Mexico, from the pavement cafés and old world charm of Canada’s greatest cities to time with Mickey and friends in the theme park capital of the world.

In short, there’s something for everyone here.

All you need to do is choose which of our optional Additional Tours suits you best.

We look forward to helping you with your travel plans.

Matt Warren Director - Travel Places

Welcome to our range of Additional Tour Options

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East Coast Cities - Boston and New York Page 4 Experience Boston’s historic sites, the hallowed halls of Harvard, walk on the Freedom Trail and shop at Quincy Market then be awe struck by the soaring skyscrapers, Statue of Liberty and magic of Times Square in the ‘Big Apple’.

Florida Sunshine - Orlando and Miami, Florida Page 5 Scream, squeal and enjoy thrills a-plenty in the ‘Theme Park Capital of the World’ visiting both Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Universal Orlando, an air boat ride across the Everglades before diving into the Art Deco and decadence of vibrant Miami.

Musical Memories - Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee Page 6 Whether you’re into delta blues, jazz, rock ‘n roll, R&B, gospel or honky-tonk, immerse yourself in some of the world’s most famous musical destinations - ‘Walk on the Beale’, visit Graceland, even get to meet good ole Jack Daniels!

West Coast Touring - San Francisco, Yosemite and Las Vegas Page 7 From the Golden Gate Bridge and clanging cable cars of San Francisco to the deep valleys, waterfalls and ancient giant sequoias of Yosemite; the arid beauty of Death Valley to the bright neon lit, vibrant Las Vegas strip, something for all here.

Canadian Highlights - Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara Page 8 Explore the bustling street markets and open-air cafés of Montreal, the grandeur of Ottawa, Canada’s Capital; cruise amongst 1000 Islands in Rockport then on to experience the energy of multicultural Toronto and the thunder, mist and spectacle of Niagara Falls.

Mayan Mexico - Chichen Itza, Tulum and Cancun Beach Page 9 Marvel at the Mayan sites dotted across Mexico’s mighty Yucatán Peninsula including Chichen Itza, officially one of the New7Wonders of the World, stunning Tulum, Coba and Xcaraet, then relax on the white sand beaches of Cancun.

A Taste of Mexico - Mexico City, Teotihuacan and Puebla Page 10 From Mexico City’s mighty Zócalo and emerging culinary scene, to ‘the place where Gods are born’ Teotihuacan, culminating in the gastronomic heaven of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Puebla, this tour is guaranteed to whet your appetite.

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Statue of liberty

Massachusetts State House

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Boston HIGHLIGHTS

- Walk the Freedom Trail, taking in Boston Common and Beacon Hill

- Shop and dine at Faneuil Hall

- ‘Dump the Tea’ at the Boston Tea Party Museum

- Visit the hallowed halls of Harvard University

New York HIGHLIGHTS

- Take the boat to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

- Reflect at the 9/11 memorial and Museum

- Join the hustle of Times Square

- Enjoy the view from the Top of the Rock

Boston &New York

2 nights

BOSTON3 nights

New york

Arriving from Washington DC, you’ll find yourself in the very heart of New England’s foremost city – Boston. Best explored on foot, walk the red brick

Freedom Trail as it winds between Boston Common and Bunker Hill, via the stunning gold domed Massachusetts State House, before a spot of shopping and lunch at Faneuil Hall.

‘Dumping the tea’ is all part of the interactive experience at the Boston Tea Party Museum, then join the students for a visit to the hallowed halls of Harvard University. Use your free time to ‘take the T’ (Boston’s easy to navigate metro system), shop on trendy Newbury Street or visit the Home of the Red Sox.

Prepare to gasp as the mesmerising New York skyline comes into view at the end of your private coach transfer from Boston.

The breath-taking sights continue with a cruise to the iconic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, then on to reflect at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum before diving into the hustle, bustle and bright lights of Times Square. Round off the day with an aerial view of the city that never sleeps from the famous, ‘Top of the Rock’ observation deck.

Use your free time to explore the fascinating neighbourhoods of Greenwich Village or SoHo, see masterpieces at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, jump on the Staten Island Ferry, pick up a bargain in Canal Street, or even see a show on Broadway.

From Back Bay, Boston to the heart of the Big Apple

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£799

Miami beach

Everglades national park

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HIGHLIGHTS

- Be enchanted by a full day at Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Orlando

- Be amazed by a full day at Universal Orlando™, home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

- Skim the Everglades by air boat with the chance to get up close and personal with alligators

- Enjoy the colourful Art Deco District, Miami Beach

- Explore Little Havana and Coconut Beach, Miami

Orlando & Miami, Florida

3 nights

Orlando2 nights

Miami

Dubbed the theme park capital of the world, Orlando never fails to amaze. Spend a day with Mickey and the gang at Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom, possibly the ‘most magical

place on Earth’.

Explore lands of endless enchantment, enjoy spectacular, colourful parades and maybe come face to face with your favourite Disney character.

If ‘coasters and thrill rides are more you, then Universal Orlando Resort™ will not disappoint. Enter worlds you’ve only dreamed of and disappear into one jaw-dropping adventure after another.

Choose between Universal Studios™ or Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, each with access to parts of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

Travelling down through the Everglades National Park, you’ll take an exhilarating air-boat ride, skimming across this subtropical habitat and maybe even glimpsing alligators in one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.

Onwards to Miami, home to the cafés and cigar shops of Little Havana, turquoise blue waters lapping the hulls of mighty cruise ships and the colourful Art Deco architecture, white sands and vibrant pulse of South Beach. A perfect place to rest at the end of your tour.

Thrills, Squeals, Air Boats and Art Deco in the Sunshine State

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£824

sun studio

legendary beale street

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HIGHLIGHTS

- Stand in the spot where Elvis first recorded and then visit Graceland, his former home

- Marvel at musical memorabilia at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music

- Take a ‘Walk on the Beale’

- Visit America’s first registered distillery – home to Jack Daniels

- Immerse yourself in the origins of country music at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville

- Enjoy dinner, dancing and the ambience of Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon

Memphis & Nashville, Tennessee

3 nights

Memphis 2 nights

Nashville

Welcome to Memphis - home of the blues; birthplace of rock ‘n roll, where Johnny Cash, Elvis, B.B. King and so many more of music’s greats

have left their indelible mark.

Stand in the very spot where Elvis first recorded; feel the vibe of those first 50’s recordings during a legend-laden tour of Sun Studios then lose yourself in the amazing music memorabilia and memories of both the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and Memphis Rock ‘N Soul Museum. Finally, no trip would be complete without a tour of Graceland, the last home of the “King”, Elvis Presley.

Enjoy a picnic and stroll in Mud Island State Park and an evening’s walk on the ‘Beale’, a true melting pot of live music venues, where you’ll catch the strains

of everything from delta blues to boogie, rock ‘n roll to jazz.

En route to Nashville, stop by America’s first registered distillery to hear all about Jack Daniels before a visit to the handsome old Southern mansion house and grounds of Belle Meade Plantation. Then onwards to Nashville - the capital of country music; Music City USA.

Catch the major sights including the Ryman Auditorium and Nashville Parthenon before heading to the famous Country Music Hall of Fame to be immersed in the history, origins and traditions of country music, and the stories and voices of its many architects. Finally, as dusk falls, enjoy dinner and live music at the Wildhorse Saloon.

From Elvis to Johnny via b.b. – musical memories are made in Tennessee

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£844

The iconic LAS vegas sign

the grand canyon

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HIGHLIGHTS

- Ride the famous cable car in San Francisco

- Take the ferry across the Bay to Alcatraz

- Dine ‘al fresco’ in Yosemite

- Hear the plink plink of the slots on the Las Vegas strip

- Marvel at the splendour of the Grand Canyon

optional las vegas tours

- Walk along the glass bottomed, Skywalk

- Hover over the magnificent Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam on an exhilarating helicopter flight

San Francisco, Yosemite & Las Vegas

2 nights

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Mammoth Lakes2 nights

Las Vegas

Across sparkling bay waters, from Golden Gate Bridge to Union Square and Chinatown, San Francisco is a visual treat. You’ll ride the famous cable cars to

Fishermans Wharf for lunch, take the ferry across the Bay to Alcatraz, once ‘home’ to Al Capone and from where the views of the ‘City by the Bay’ are – spectacular.

Heading east, take in the alpine landscapes, pine scented forests and magnificent Bridal Veil Falls of Yosemite National Park. Marvel at the towering granite cliffs of Half Dome, ancient giant sequoia trees, enjoying a picnic en route to Mammoth Lakes, nestled in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.

Descending 320 feet below sea level, travel through desolate Death Valley, where temperatures

reach 130 °F+ (56 °C), discover Furnace Creek and Stovepipe sand dunes before heading to the entertainment capital of the world – Las Vegas. Use your free time to visit ‘the Strip’, take a flutter at the casinos or maybe see a world renowned show.

And finally, nothing can prepare you for the sheer scale, shapes and colours of the truly awe-inspiring Grand Canyon West Rim, your tour includes stops at Eagle Point, Hulapai Ranch and the Hoover Dam.

Bay views, giant Sequoias, desert vistas and neon nights – Go West!

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£829

historic montreal

toronto skyline

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HIGHLIGHTS

- Gaze over Downtown Montreal from Mount Royal

- Immerse yourself in the culture and pageantry of Ottawa

- Gawk upon Millionaires Row from the 1000 Islands Cruise

- Delve into dynamic Toronto

- Cruise up close to the mists and thunder of Niagara Falls

- Explore Upper Canada’s first capital – Niagara on the Lake

Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto & Niagara

2 nights

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ottawa2 nights

toronto

Join our journey through Eastern Canada’s most celebrated sights. From the cobblestones of French colonial Vieux-Montréal, home to the Gothic Revival architecture of the Notre

Dame Basilica, to bohemian Plateau, via the peak of Mount Royal and Underground City, we’ve got touring the city covered. Use your free time to shop Rue St Denis, get arty at the Museum of Fine Arts or grab a coffee on St Paul Street, and simply watch the world pass by.

Enjoy a tasty ‘Beavertail’ pastry whilst touring Ottawa, Canada’s vibrant and colourful capital, taking in Parliament Hill, ByWard Market and Sparks Street before taking to the mighty St Lawrence River, to enjoy a cruise of the lush landscapes of the 1000 Islands, where tranquillity belies a history of adventures, wars and rebellions.

It’s then time to delve into the dynamic metropolis of Toronto, from Chinatown to Yonge Street via St Lawrence Market, the Eaton Centre and Harbourfront, gazing upon the mighty CN Tower from Lake Ontario’s northern shore. And finally, to the majestic mists of Niagara Falls, where your skipper will cruise as close as he can to the cascading waters, before heading to picturesque Niagara on the Lake, for souvenirs and selfies.

Stunning Cities, thundering waters, 1000 Islands All topped off with some delicious maple syrup

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£624

chichin itza

cancun beach

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HIGHLIGHTS

- Discover one of the New7Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza

- Swim in the Ik Kil sinkhole

- Scale the pyramids of Coba

- Explore the ancient city of Tulum

- Experience the spectacular Xcaret night show

- Walk the white sand beaches of Cancun

Mayan Sites & Cancun Beach

5 nights

Cancun

Explore the historic sites of the ancient Mayan empire, witness one of the New7Wonders of the world, Chichen Itza’s Kukulkan Pyramid, before swimming in the waters of ‘Ik Kil’

collapsed caves.

Prepare to be taken back in time to the Mayan city by the sea, where the ruins of the walled city of Tulum sit, facing the Caribbean Sea. Journey further along the Yucatán Peninsula to Coba, scale the height of the pyramid for a breath-taking view of the Mayan Jungle.

Discover Xcaret, one of the ceremonial centres of Mayan culture, visit the ecological park which now stands on its ruins, indulge in the turquoise waters of its beaches and lagoons and swim the

extraordinary network of natural underground rivers.

Finally enjoy a day to stroll by the crystal clear waters and white sand beaches a stone’s throw from your hotel on Cancun’s Zona Hotelera. Shop, dine and soak in the Mexican atmosphere.

Enjoy the Mayan marvels and white sand beaches of the mighty YucatÁn peninsula

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palace of fine art, mexico city

chillis

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HIGHLIGHTS

- Allow your senses to be overwhelmed by the plethora of cultural delights throughout Mexico City

- Be cast back in time to witness the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon

- Journey to the centre of gastronomy in Puebla

- Cruise Mexico City by traditional boats

Mexico City & Puebla

4 nights

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puebla

Dive head first into culture in Mexico’s capital city, wander the massive main square ‘Zócalo’ to the Palace of the Fine Arts, Metropolitan Cathedral, before

walking the vast facade of the National Palace and on to the National Museum of Anthropology to delve into the fascinating history of a country scattered with ancient, historic relics.

Explore the ancient site of Teotihuacan, ‘the place where Gods are born’, walking the expansive streets laid thousands of years ago, book-ended by The Pyramid of the Sun and The Pyramid of the Moon, truly awe inspiring , before taking the journey undertaken by Catholic pilgrims since 1531 to witness the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Journey on to Puebla, with a night to experience the culinary delights of a city famed for its gastronomy, with a chance to sample local delicacies such as ‘chiles en nogada’, a cheeky ‘chalupa’ or famed chilli and chocolate ‘mole poblano’ against the amazing backdrop of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travelling back to Mexico City, experience a true day of Mexicana - cruising the neighbourhood of Xochimilco by traditional boats ‘trajineras’, sampling native dishes, accompanied by the music of Mariachis then delving into the small shops and huge souvenir market of Coyoacan.

Cities, Pyramids, Aztec heritage and culinary delights to suit all Tastes

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£434

HOW TO BOOK

Members of the Travel Places team will be attending the IST weekend at Walesby on the 2nd and 3rd of June, 2018 and will be available throughout the weekend to discuss your travel plans and options.

Following the IST weekend, a link to the Travel Places booking portal will be emailed to all attendees. You will then be able to request your place on one of our seven tours, and subject to availability, secure your booking by paying a £100.00 deposit. Bookings can be made until the 30th of June 2018.

Before you book, you should be aware of the following:

Tour pricing: The tour prices printed in this brochure represent the cost of ground arrangements only. Additional costs may apply to cover flights from the Washington DC area to the departure point for your tour. Please check with the Travel Places team for further details.

Departure date: Our Additional Tours will provisionally run from Monday 5th August 2019. Dates will be confirmed when the Jamboree Organisers and UK Contingent have confirmed IST plans as part of the main event programme.

Duration: Each tour is for five (5) nights in country, plus an

additional overnight onboard your flight home. Group size: Travel Places will operate tours on a minimum/

maximum number, trying our best to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to book the tour that they want. A waiting list will open on any tour that is over subscribed, and should there be the demand to operate an additional tour, IST will be informed. If there is not enough uptake on a particular tour for it to operate, IST will be offered the chance to swap to a different tour or accept a refund on their deposit.

Personal travel You must make sure you have valid, acceptabledocuments: passports and any required visas/ESTAs or other

documentation for both your final destination and any stop-off points en-route.

It is your responsibility to arrange and pay for these personal travel documents. Our team will advise you on any additional documents you may need in relation to your chosen tour.

Travel Places cannot accept responsibility for individuals not obtaining the relevant paperwork.

Travel insurance: Adequate travel insurance is essential and we

strongly advise you to obtain this at the time of booking for the full period of your trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance policy you purchase is suitable, covers your requirements and is adequate for your particular needs and travel arrangements. Please read your policy carefully and take it with you.

Baggage allowance: A different baggage allowance may apply to

your US Domestic flight(s). Please ask for more information when booking.

Inclusions/Tour extras: A full tour itinerary is available for each tour at

www.travelplaces.co.uk/wsj-additional-tours This clearly outlines what is and what isn’t included within each of our tours, please ensure that you have read this prior to booking.

Room basis: Tours will be based on twin share – two people sharing a room (separate beds). You will be given the opportunity to pick who you would like to share with. Don’t worry if you do not know who you would like to share with, we’ll do our best to match you with someone of the same gender and a similar age, where possible.

Single rooms are available on request, additional costs will apply.

Tips and gratuities: Tipping is expected throughout the USA, Canada

and Mexico. Please factor this into your additional expenses.

Booking process: All bookings will be made via the Travel Places IST

Additional Tour booking portal once it opens at the beginning of June. Please complete the booking registration which can be found at https://travelplaces.eventsair.com/wsj2019-ist-additional-tours/wsj

Booking deposit: To secure your booking you will need to pay

a non-refundable deposit of £100 by 30th June 2018.

Balance payment: Your balance payment must be completed

by 30th April 2019. You will be able to make payment contributions at any time through the Travel Places booking portal https://travelplaces.eventsair.com/wsj2019-ist-additional-tours/wsj

Travel Places All tours and excursions will be escorted by24hr service: an English speaking local guide as contracted

through Travel Places and our local suppliers. On days where ‘free time’ is scheduled there will be no local guide available. In addition to the local support there will be access to a Travel Places emergency phone number, 24 hours a day.

Financial protection: Travel Places is fully licensed and bonded with

ABTA, ATOL and IATA. All tours are operated subject to availability and full terms and conditions apply. Please see our website www.travelplaces.co.uk/bookingconditions for full details.

Important Information

We know you’re busy, so we’ve made every effort to simplify our administration process and the Travel Places team are on hand to provide you with the benefit of their many years of expertise in organising, planning and escorting group tours to destinations around the world.

All tours are offered subject to availability, full terms and conditions apply. Please see www.travelplaces.co.uk/bookingconditions for details.

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