Canadian Train

From Union Station you spend your days and nights on this classic trip across Canada’s heartland. Your first-class rail cars are refurbished art deco cars from the 1950s. try the observation dome for unparalleled views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario’s landscapes or pass the time in one of the comfortable lounges. All meals are included, and you won’t want to miss any of them, as the chef offers a tempting array of soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.
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Rocky Mountaineer

An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. You may see Mountain Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, and follow the route of the “Overlanders” 19th-century homesteaders who attempted to settle this rugged region. Follow the Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monasheer Mountains.
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New Orleans: Saenger Theater

The classical garden that surrounds the proscenium of this 68-year-old, 2,800-seat Florentine Renaissance autitorum is strictly a stage set, though the 778-pipe Robert Morton Wonder organ is fully operational. Once a great movie house, the still-glorious Saenger now welcomes toruing shows, concert artists, and dance companies. Visitors can see the cloud machine works and how starts dot the ceiling. 143 N. Rampart St. 504/525-1052

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Oakland: Paramount Theater

From 1931 until 1079, this Art Modern movie palace enthralled patrons with its gold carvings and Egyptian-style statues. By the late sixties, though, the site head fallen into drastic decline. The Oakland is not only home to the orchestra, but also a venue for concerts, shows, and the occasional movie. One of the most evocative stops on the tour is the black-lacquered smoking room, once reserved for women. 2025 Broadway. 510/893-2300.

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Civic Opera House

Built in 1929, this 3,563-seat shrine to Art Deco is undergoing refurbishment (that completed 1998), though the opera season continues. Four times a year, the Lyric Opera Guild offers two-hour tours of the hall. Along the way you see the main stage, prop room, and wig and makeup department. – Stephen M. Silverman

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Radio City Music Hall

Through the Stage Door

Going behind the scenes at studios and theaters around the country

In the 1920’s, Lord and Lady Mountbatten were so curious about how movies were made that they requested—and received—a private tour of the Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles, from Charlie himself.

Today, one needn’t be titled to learn the secrets of a Hollywood film factory, or of any other inner sanctum of high or low culture, be it a grand opera house, national network television studio, classical music concert hall, Las Vegas hotel stage, or opulent old-time movie palace. – Stephen M. Silverman

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New York City: Carnegie Hall

On May 5, 1891, Tchaikovsky conducted on opening nigth at Andrew Carnegie’s $1.1 million gift to the city. The risk was that music lovers might not venture to the then out-of-the-way corner 57th Street and Seventh Avenue—but they did. Saved from the wrecker’s ball in the early sixties and renovated top to bottom in 1986 at a cost of $60 million, Carnegie Hall remains the nation’s most prestigious stage. Charming docents lead anecdotal 75-minute tours.

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New York City: Metropolitan Opera House

The original Met, built at Broadway and 39th Street in 1883, was demolished in 1966 when the “new” met opened as the showcase of Lincoln Center. The operative word for this 90-minute tour is thorough: visitors walk through backstage security, dressing rooms, wig and costume shops, prop and wardrobe storage, the set-construction department, even onto the great state itself. Tours run from the September start of the opera season through the end of the ballet season in June. 30 Lincoln Center. 212/769-7000

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Phoenix Inn Hotel

Phoenix Inn Hotel is located in the fabulous Metro Center; one of the largest shopping malls in the Southwest with more than 200 stores, 37 restaurants and 17 theaters. All within easy walking distance. l Premier Inns’ Lanai rooms are located in an oasis setting with private patios overlooking a beautiful, landscaped pool area. Luxury and mini suites are also available. A mini-resort setting near the Phoenix hi-Tec Business Center, the Sky Harbor Airport and championship golf courses, Premier Inns Metro Center is ideal for both the business traveler and vacationer alike.

Quality Inn Maingate West

Family style dining and family style fun are just a short walk from the spacious guest rooms. Quality Inn Maingate West—the last word in casual elegance and the first choice in ideal location. Lounge, cable TV, handicapped, ice machine, telephones, no-smoking rooms, currency exchange, restaurant, safe, child’s play area, babysitting, golf, pool. Quality Inn Maingate West is situated at 8660 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34747 407-396-4500 Fax 407-396-8875.

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Hyatt Regency Suite-Palm Springs

Our all suite property is located in the heart of the village of Palm Springs. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, night clubs, art galleries, entertainment and museums. Have a breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Palm Court Café or your favorite cocktail at Bar Blue or poolside. Enjoy over 40 Area Golf Courses, shopping on Palm Canyon Drive, jogging paths and bicycle tails. (888) 96-HYATT (49288) www.palmsprings.hyatt.com

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Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino

Room with a View, and A Special Westways Rate! Overlooking the beautiful Colorado River. It has 1,400 rooms to stay with. You will enjoy your stay at the place. Everything you can find it thee. 1-800-227-3849 or visit www.riversideresort.com

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Monument Valley-Lake Powell

Head across the Navajo Reservation of Page, Arizona, situated on a hillside overlooking Lake Powell. Page was settled in the 1960s by workers on Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back the waters of the Colorado and four other major rivers in the massive lake that stretches 186 miles from end to end. Your hotel at the Wahweap Marina is right on the shores of this impressive lake. If you go further you can go to the lake and into tight winding canyons with Antelope Canyon cruise.

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