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The Hoover Dam is located in Black Canyon, just minutes outside of Las Vegas, and attracts more than one million visitors per year. Hoover Dam is an engineering masterpiece that was designed to end the constant flooding caused by the mighty Colorado River. In 1930, construction began on the Dam, the largest of its kind at the time. Despite the remote location and harsh working conditions, it was completed in less than five years - two years ahead of schedule - and well under budget. Named after America's 31st president, Herbert Hoover, construction of the dam began in 1930.
Herbert Hoover played a pivotal role in bringing the nearby states into agreement about water allocations, settling 25 years of debate and argument. The dam has been called Boulder Canyon Dam as well as Boulder Dam, but Hoover Dam was reinstated as the official name by Congress in 1947. A National Historic Landmark, Hoover Dam is the highest concrete dam in the Western Hemisphere, standing at more than 725 feet above the Colorado River. With 17 generators producing four billion kilowatts of electricity a year, it also is one of the country's largest hydro-electric power facilities.
Wake up in the city that never sleeps at the end of this epic adventure. This once in a lifetime journey takes you to some of America's most famous sights including Alcatraz, the Las Vegas strip, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls, and travels on some spectacular railroad excursions, including the Grand Canyon Railroad.
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Awe-inspiring scenery at the Grand Canyon and Yosemite contrasts with the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas on this truly sparkling holiday. Combine that with the charming towns and pretty scenery of the Golden State, stunning scenic daytime railway journeys, the Grand Canyon and the magic of Hollywood for a truly unforgettable experience.
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very well organised and great value for money.tour guide Chris was fab,didnt intrude too much but told us what we needed to know.hotels very good quality,loved not having to deal with our suitcases and all the coach drivers we had were really good,especially Tom who took us up and down the mountain in the snow safe and sound.Denver and thd Rockies were disappointing,would have liked to have stayed jn Chicagoi longer instead.hated the sleeper compartment, would have preferred to have slept in a normal seat,they were far comfier but apart from that, everything else was amazing,would definately travel with you again and recommend you.
By Lorna Heatley
23 February 2018
Happy Birthday Mr President! No, we're not talking about the current one, we're talking about the original. The number one. The man who started it all: George Washington, who is celebrated on Presidents Day, that took place on the 19th of February this year. What better way to celebrate his country than having a look at some of its most spectacular natural wonders?
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By Lorna Heatley
1 December 2017
Do you want to be part of it? Do you want to want to wake up in the city that never sleeps?
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By Sukie Chapman
17 November 2017
The world is a weird place. It’s not something we always appreciate as we go about our day-to-day lives, but every so often you learn something about this planet of ours, suspended in a potentially infinite cosmos, that makes you stop and pause for thought.
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By Persephone Hallow
12 July 2017
If you have mobility issues, travel can be a frustrating experience – yet, it shouldn’t have to be. Travel is for everyone, and in this modernising world, thankfully spaces are opening up to wheelchair users all around the world. We’ve compiled a list of the best destinations for disabled access, for some inspiration for your next hassle-free holiday.
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Fabulous and so well organised. Every day was great and we like that there is thought given to including enough free time in each place. We like Great Rail Journeys very much having done two this year! We had Peter as our Tour Manager and he looked after us all brilliantly! He certainly made all the travel very smooth and easy. Thanks go to him. Great area to enjoy. Thoroughly recommended.