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Insight Vacations, the leader in premium escorted journeys, is thrilled to launch its brand new 2020 USA & Canada collection including Western USA, national parks, East coast, Alaska and the Canadian Rockies.The featured 16 trips, including one new itinerary, are crafted to offer clients the best of North America’s breathtaking landscapes, historic landmarks, and vibrant cultures. Offering a collection of over 35 unique Insight Experiences from meeting a Naturalist Guide during New Hampshire’s fall foliage to dining at home with a local New Yorker to embarking on a Blue River Safari along the scenic Grizzly Bear Valley. 

Also new for 2020 is “Insight Choice” enabling clients to choose between two included Insight Experiences on days when they are given an Insight Choice. For example, in Seattle, guests can choose between an excursion of the Space Needle or the famous Chihuly garden and glass exhibit featuring artist, Dale Chihuly’s spectacular creations.

“With the launch of our new 2020 USA & Canada collection, guests will enjoy an even wider range of exclusive Insight experiences as they explore the natural splendours of North America while staying in great comfort and style at our highly rated hotels and resorts, including Zion National Park Lodge and the landmark Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.,” commented Alex O’Connor, Managing Director Insight Vacations“Our agency partners can also advise their clients that they will enjoy unforgettable dining experiences, including all-American dining with modern glamour at Scottsdale’s ZuZu restaurant.”

Clients can view the full collection of these 16 itineraries including the following new premium journey and five new Insight Experiences: insightvacations.com

New Itinerary – Desert Escapes of California & Arizona Premium Journey

This brand new 8-day adventure explores America’s scenic desert lands from the Golden State of California to Arizona where clients will discover South Western flavours while visiting  this region’s stunning terrains and majestic national parks. While in Palm Springs, they will experience an exclusive Insight Experience with a history and architecture expert for a mid-century architectural tour. In Scottsdale, guests will select between a small group excursion of the Old Town on golf carts or join a gathering with local artisans at the Cattle Truck artists compound.

Five Exciting New Insight Experiences

Crazy Horse Memorial – Black Hills, South Dakota

Clients will discover at the Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain carving with an elevation of 6,532 feet above sea level. The memorial is dedicated to all Native Americans. The Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation was created to preserve and protect the living heritage, tradition and culture of the North American Indigenous people. Insight Vacations guests will enjoy exclusive access that is not available to independent travellers.

Yosemite National Park – Mariposa County, California

Guests will join a park ranger and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a private tour of the park’s valley floor, where they will learn about the local fauna, flora and history. They will marvel at the ancient Giant Sequoias, glaciers and thousands of waterfalls.

Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska’s First People introduces Insight clients to Agutak (Inuit Ice Cream) in an exclusive demonstration at the renowned Alaska Native Heritage Centre and museum. They will learn how this treat creates a link to the history and cultural heritage of Alaska’s Indigenous People.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Guests will have the pleasure of meeting a local Knowledge Keeper from the Abegweit Mi’Kmaw Nation and learn about the Seven Sacred Teachings. The teachings involve all aspects of intellectual development, physical, spiritual, and emotional enabling clients to develop a deeper understanding of the indigenous communities. 

Ottawa, Ontario

Clients will enhance their culinary skills at C’est Bon with a hands-on cooking demonstration in their state-of-the-art kitchen facilities close to the famous ByWard Market. They will learn about local Canadian cuisine with ingredients including maple sugar, haskaps, Labrador tea and wild flowers. This exclusive Insight Experience will also include a delectable three-course dinner with wine.

In celebration of the 2020 North America journeys, clients who book and pay in full before 18 December 2019 will be able to save 10%*. 

For terms and conditions please visit insightvacations.com, call 1300 727 767 or contact your local sales manager.