TRAVEL BARGAINS: CANYON TRAIN A GRAND EXPERIENCE.Byline: Daily News You can see the Grand Canyon Grand Canyon, great gorge of the Colorado River, one of the natural wonders of the world; c.1 mi (1.6 km) deep, from 4 to 18 mi (6.4–29 km) wide, and 217 mi (349 km) long, NW Ariz. in historic style as a 1923 steam engine pulls the Grand Canyon Railway's vintage train from the Williams Depot in Arizona through the world's largest stand of Ponderosa pines and high desert plains to the national park. The steam locomotive runs through Sept. 30, when it will be replaced by another locomotive, and visitors can choose from five classes of service ranging from coach class to Coconino Dome class. Cost is $49.50 round trip coach for adults, $19.50 for children under 16. Service upgrades range from an additional $14.50 to $64.50 round trip. Visitors also can take advantage of the two-night Canyon Railway Express package, which features round-trip train service between Williams and the Grand Canyon, a night at the Fray Marcos Hotel in Williams and Maswik Lodge Maswik Lodge is a lodge in Grand Canyon National Park. The lodge is run by Xanterra Parks & Resorts. Maswik Lodge is located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It is on the west side of Grand Canyon Village. in Grand Canyon National Park, continental breakfast and a guided motor coach rim tour. Cost ranges from $119 to $179 per person, double occupancy, depending on the season. The package is good year round. Information: (800) 843-8724. San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden deal: The Carlton Hotel, near San Francisco's Union Square, is offering a deluxe room, single or double occupancy, for $108 per night. The ``Best Kept Secret'' package also includes a food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. credit of $20 good at select restaurants. The package is available through Sept. 30. Information: (800) 922-7586. Off to Japan: A seven-day tour of Japan that focuses on Tokyo is featured by Travis Pacific Corp. for $1,049 per person, double occupancy, for departures September through November. The tour includes air fare from Los Angeles, accommodations at the Tokyo Hilton and a city tour covering the Ginza shopping district, the Imperial Palace and Gardens and other sights. Information: (800) 227-4352. Try the Y?: If you're seeking bargain lodgings in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , don't forget to check out the YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. . Rooms are available at the West Side Y and the Vanderbilt Y on Manhattan's east side. Three- to eight-day packages are available ranging from $94 to $274 per person and include accommodations, daily breakfast, a dinner (except on three-day package) and city tours. Rooms are air-conditioned and have televisions; rates include use of the health and fitness facilities. Information: (212) 308-2899. Freebies: A free guide to hiking and camping in California, ``California Outdoor Recreation,'' is available by calling (800) 862-2543. The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is offering a free ``Mountain Biking mountain biking Sports medicine A sport in which participants use specialized bicycles to navigate rough, steep trails covered with unforgiving rocks Injury risk Concussions, fractures, death. See Extreme sport, Novelty seeking behavior. Trail Guide.'' Call (808) 961-5797. The Road Less Traveled is offering a free pamphlet, ``The 10 Essentials to Carry When Hiking and Mountain Biking.'' Call (800) 488-8483. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: A Grand Canyon Railway The Grand Canyon Railway (AAR reporting marks GCRX), is a passenger railroad and heritage railway which operates between Williams, Arizona, and the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. steam train ferries sightseeing passengers along the desert plains. |
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