AMERICAN
ORIENT EXPRESS COLLABORATES WITH SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS TO OFFER
SIX SPECIALTY ITINERARIES
Smithsonian Journeys,
the largest, most diverse museum-based educational travel program in the world,
offering itineraries filled with the "joy of discovery and the fun of learning,"
has once again partnered with American Orient Express (AOE) to offer six select
itineraries in 2004. AOE
is North America's premier private train, providing deluxe rail vacations across
the North American landscape. Noted for its exceptional service, fine dining and
elegant furnishings and appointments, AOE has brought a return to the unhurried
and graceful Golden Age of rail travel. In addition to offering passengers a vintage
rail experience, AOE programs include in-depth exploration of North America's
natural and cultural treasures with insight from onboard lecturers, historians
and study leaders, and off-train tours and excursions that complement the theme
of each carefully planned itinerary. With
over 30 years of planning experience, Smithsonian Journeys are custom-crafted
by a creative staff and led by inspired Study Leaders who infuse each itinerary
with one-of-a-kind special features made possible by Smithsonian's unparalleled
network of resources. The
following rail journeys are being offered by AOE in conjunction with Smithsonian
Journeys. Book 180 days prior to departure and receive a savings of $500 per person.
The
Southwest and Mexico's Copper Canyon – (February 17 - 24 and February 14
- March 2, 2004) Geologist Wayne Ranney will guide passengers on a journey from
Tucson, Arizona into Mexico's famous Copper Canyon and beyond. Learn about the
ancient cultures of the Tarahumara Indians, visit Pancho Villa's home of Chihuahua,
climb 8,000 feet in the Copper Canyon, and explore the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
in Tucson. Prices range from $3,290 to $5,690. Southern
Culture & Music: New Orleans to Washington, DC – (March 30 – April
6, 2004) Traditional jazz melodies fill the air on this journey through America's
Southern countryside. Historian Mary DeCredico will provide lectures on-board
the train, while passengers also experience live jazz in New Orleans, Savannah,
Charleston and Richmond. Prices range from $2,890 to $4,990.
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