USA... Five City Destinations, Virgin Holidays Style

LONDON, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- There's nowhere else quite like Las Vegas with it's over indulgent casinos and Virgin Holidays hotels. It's no surprise Las Vegas attracts so many worldwide visitors every year. Labeled as Disneyland for adults, Las Vegas has spectacular entertainment and nightlife and is a popular Virgin Holidays destination.

Las Vegas isn't just for adults and is surprisingly a family destination with a multitude of activities for all ages. Cirque du Soleil is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous shows featuring incredible acrobatics and visuals to leave you spellbound. The Virgin Holidays brochure not only features Las Vegas hotels but also exciting excursions such as the overnight ranch adventure where the whole family can experience the cowboy lifestyle, or experience Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon from the skies with a helicopter ride that Virgin Reps can book prior to travel.

Las Vegas hotels are in their own league and can cater for your every need. From Caesars Palace, which recently featured in the film 'The Hangover,' to Paris, complete with its own Eiffel Tower. Virgin Holidays' expert resort reps are, as always, at hand before  guests travel with information and to book tickets from. At Virgin Holidays guests experience a Rockstar service:

• When departing from London Gatwick and staying at a Platinum collection hotel, receive a COMPLIMENTARY entry to the new Virgin Holidays V-room.
• On arrival at the airport Virgin Holidays airport team provide a meet-and-greet assistance.
• Receive a free designer gift and VIP discount book by showing your Virgin Holidays ticket at the Las Vegas Premium Outlet located just off the 'Strip'.

Getting that care free Californian attitude comes as standard with Virgin Holidays in San Francisco. This iconic city is unlike any other American city. San Francisco is small enough to explore on foot and has a diverse range of neighbourhoods all with a great atmosphere.

San Francisco offers an array of world famous attractions from the Golden Gate Bridge and Russian Hill to the notorious island prison of Alcatraz. Virgin Holidays San Francisco hotels are situated in brilliant locations such as Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square. The Virgin Holidays brochure gives customers information about each hotel and also other popular regions around San Francisco. Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park are must visits for adventurous travellers who enjoy outdoor pursuits such as hiking, horse riding and river rafting. A day trip to Yosemite from San Francisco costs 77 pounds Sterling for an adult and 46 pounds Sterling for a child.

For the traveller seeking relaxation, the boutique Hotel Vitale on the San Francisco waterfront is perfect with a stunning penthouse level spa and a cocktail lounge with vistas of the water and Bay Bridge. The wine regions of Napa and Sonoma Valley feature world class vineyards and restaurants. The Napa Valley Wine Train lasts for 3 hours and includes a wine tasting seminar and lunch from an award winning chef on board the lavishly restored 1915 Pullman dining cars.

With so much to do in San Francisco, it's worthwhile preparing with the Virgin Holidays brochure and website. Virgin Hotels vary in size and facilities so that our customers can have their desired experience. Virgin Holidays strive to give their customers the best experience they can get out of their holiday by:

• Having contact with a resort rep before the holiday to ask questions and purchase tour and attraction tickets.
• Napa Premium Outlets are an hour's drive from San Francisco and Virgin Holiday guests receive a free designer gift and discount vouchers on arrival.

Boston is a historic city that lies next to the Charles River. It boasts stunning architecture, scenic views and some brilliant shopping. Virgin Holidays Boston hotels provide guests with excellent service for an unforgettable experience in such a charming city.

Virgin Holidays current USA brochure gives travellers a taste of what Boston has to offer and the brochure shows a range of handpicked Boston hotels. Virgin Holidays Boston hotels range from large, modern downtown hotels to historic hotels in the Back Bay area. For those seeking a more peaceful location, customers can stay in one of the many small towns in the beautiful New England countryside and coast such as Salem or on the famous Cape Cod.

The city of Boston is full of attractions including the 2½ mile Freedom trail that follows a self-guided tour around the city that follows the events that shaped US independence. The Boston Duck Tours are another fantastic way to explore Boston. The WWII amphibious landing vehicles are staffed with excellent guides known as conDUCKtors. Boston's coastal waters host a number of whales during the summer months and a whale watching trip is the best way to see these magnificent creatures. For those that love to shop Boston provides a unique experience. Newbury Street is home to designer and boutique stores and the city has two large malls. The 18th Century Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market are a must see with a range of eclectic shops, food stalls and street performers.

A short break or holiday in a city as vibrant as Boston can be overwhelming so Virgin Holidays provide guests with certain extras as standard:

• Virgin Holidays provide a welcome briefing held daily to give travellers all the inside information.
• Guests staying with Virgin Holidays are offered the PRUferred shopper card which provides discounts across 45 stores at the Phe Shops and Prudential Centre.

Los Angeles is a vibrant city full of diverse culture and entertainment. LA's neighbourhoods are known internationally and the allure of Hollywood attracts a huge amount of tourists each year. Virgin Holidays has amazing Los Angeles hotels in the best locations to experience everything LA has to offer.

Virgin Hotels in the LA area range from the beach based resorts of Laguna Beach and Santa Monica to the urban chic of West Hollywood. The Hollywood Movie Star Experience can be booked by Virgin Holiday before departure and show tourists Sunset Strip, the Walk of Fame and the Sony Picture Studios. Virgin Holidays also sell theme park tickets for Disneyland, California Adventure Park, Universal Studios and Seaworld which provide entertainment for all ages.

The beaches of LA are long, wide and sandy and have been the setting to many television shows such as Baywatch and The O.C . Huntington Beach is affectionately known as 'Surf City USA' and enjoys a laidback surf culture and a sunny mediterranean climate. The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa is a luxurious Virgin Holidays hotel for those seeking a more peaceful LA experience.

Due to the sheer size of LA and amount of activities on offer, planning a holiday to LA can take a lot of preparation. Virgin Holidays website and brochure is informative and features a wide range of hotels to suit each guests needs.

Miami has always been a playground for the rich and the beautiful and that's why it's such a great Virgin holiday destination. Situated halfway between the USA and the Caribbean, Miami has a distinct Latin atmosphere and enjoys balmy weather year round.

Virgin Holidays Miami hotels are situated in various areas of Miami so customers can pick the location best suited to their individual needs from the deluxe South Beach to the Sunny Isles. South Beach, known by the locals as SoBe boasts some of the coolest restaurants and hippest galleries in Miami. It is also home to over 800 Art Deco buildings painted in pastel colours. Shopping is a major attraction and Virgin Holidays hotels are ideally placed for trips to the open air Lincoln Road Mall and Bal Harbour Village.

As well as being one of the hippest destinations at Virgin Holidays, Miami features some extraordinary natural wonders. Miami is the only place in the United States to have two national parks. At Biscayne and Everglades national parks you can snorkel, dive, canoe and hike to work back up your appetite for the delicious Cuban inspired Floribbean food.

Depending on what level of luxury desired, a Virgin Holidays brochure can help customers select the best Virgin hotel. Smaller boutique Virgin hotels as well as large Virgin hotels are available in some of the most sought after locations.

To get the most out of a holiday to Miami Virgin Holidays are there every step of the way from booking to the flight home to ensure guests receive Rockstar service.

SOURCE Virgin Holidays