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The 2008 Friendship Tour

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Visit Britain, in conjunction with Britain’s Heritage Cities, proudly presents an adventure for two designed for the independent and adventurous traveler

American Airlines R/T coach airfare for two to London (from closest port), Brit Rail 1st Class Flex tickets (4 days), and three nights each (six total) at a Britain's Heritage Cities hotel. Good May 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009. Blackout dates over the summer, and around the Christmas holidays. Value: $5,240, for the cities of York and Durham

Seven cities: Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Durham, Oxford, Stratford, York. 24 hotels. By definition, your neighboring station(s) will have different destinations than you do.

DONOR VALUE: $5,236

Thursday, June 19th
7:00 p.m. - midnight

Enjoy six nights in the United Kingdom ~ three nights each in two of Britain’s Heritage Cities seven destinations.

The Friendship Tour is designed for travelers eager to explore Great Britain on their own terms. The package, for the seventh consecutive year, celebrates the spirit of friendship and cooperation between Great Britain and the United States. That friendship has been part of the fabric of this planet for over 200 years, and that friendship has more significance now than any moment in history.

www.visitbritain.com/friendship High bidders will have one year to take their journey, from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009.

Please note that blackout dates are in effect: between June 1 – October 15 and December 15 – January 2.

Air travel and accommodations are based on availability. High bidders are encouraged to make their reservations with as much lead time as possible. The journey begins on with roundtrip coach air transportation for two to London via one of seven gateway cities in the United States to London provided by . As official airline sponsor of the Friendship Tour, makes getting to London easy with daily nonstop service from seven US cities: Boston Chicago Los Angeles Miami New York Dallas/Fort Worth Raleigh/Durham High bidders travel will begin and end their journey in the nearest city providing direct service on .

For travelers who wish to extend their United Kingdom stay, will extend the air transportation travel window for up to two weeks on either end of the journey. For instance, a high bidder visiting Britain from March 15-19 can depart the US as early as March 2, and return as late as April 3. All travel must be completed by April 30, 2009. All federal, state and local taxes will be the responsibility of the traveler, as well as any applicable airport charge and international fees. visit online

Once arriving in the United Kingdom, travelers can begin using their first class four day BritRail FlexiPasses. The passes provide unlimited usage for any four days while in country. The BritRail FlexiPass If hopping on and off the train is your cup of tea, with your BritRail FlexiPass in hand, you can explore the length and breadth of Britain with ease - from its vibrant cities to its quaint villages. And you’ll be helping to save the planet! Did you know that trains emit approximately 50% less harmful Green House gases per passenger kilometer than cars; a train will emit only one quarter of the gases compared to a plane traveling the same distance. Britain’s train drivers are taking “Eco-Driving” lessons in simulators in order to learn how to maximize energy efficiency. There is a wide variety of BritRail Pass durations from which to choose, but Friendship Tour participants are being provided with a 4 Day First Class BritRail FlexiPass. The Pass - as its name implies -- is totally flexible. No need to use the 4 days consecutively (unless you want to). And you can take as many train trips in one day as you'd like.

If you wish to spend a few fabulous days in London before exploring Britain’s Heritage Cities, you can use the first of your 4 travel days upon arrival: Validate your BritRail FlexiPass right at Heathrow or Gatwick and let the Airport Express train whisk you into the heart of London. (Or you may prefer to save that travel day for a longer distance jaunt and simply buy a rail transfer ticket to London right at the airport.) Whenever you are ready, you can beetle off by train to start your Friendship Tour adventure.

The BritRail FlexiPass allows you to hop on and off the train at will for a few hours of exploration along the way to your ultimate destination. Of course, you can use the pass to get back down to London to catch your flight home. Travel where you want, when you want with the BritRail FlexiPass - the most versatile train pass ever! Although your time will be limited on this trip, the Pass actually allows unlimited access to over 18,000 daily train departures. High speed trains glide through verdant countryside to over 2500 fascinating destinations in England Scotland and Wales.

Visit BritRail's website for detailed product information and sample itineraries, maps and more. http://www.britrail.com/