SPOUSES PROGRAM AND
PRE AND POST-ASSEMBLY TOURS

WASHINGTON, D.C.
OCTOBER 12-16, 2001

Saturday, October 13, 2001
TRIP TO POTOMAC MILLS

Departure: 11:00 a.m.
Length: 6 hours
Potomac Mills invites you to experience "Shoppertainment" in their retail mecca where you can enjoy over 220 stores with discounts up to 70% off your favorite name brand merchandise. When it's time for a break, take in a movie at one of 15 AMC Theaters or review your newly found bargains while eating in one of their 25 in-mall eateries or their wonderful selection of outparcel restaurants. At Potomac Mills, customer service and satisfaction are paramount. Friendly customer service centers are available to assist with questions and provide unparalleled service.

Sunday, October 14, 2001
TOUR OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

Departure: 11:00 a.m.
Length: 6 hours
Today, we will take a tour of Washington, D.C., with narration in your own language for the convenience of the international visitor. The tour will include short photo opportunities at The U.S. Capitol Building and The White House, and visits to the Smithsonian Institute's National Air and Space Museum, and the Lincoln, Vietnam and Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorials. The tour will also pass by The Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Federal Triangle, The Washington Monument, Embassy Row, The US Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial, Arlington Cemetary, and the Tidal Basin. The Host Committee is still trying to organize a special tour of The White House for IAPA delegates. Box lunches will be provided.

Monday, October 15, 2001
MOUNT VERNON & OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA

Departure: 12:00 p.m.
Length: 5 hours
Follow the life and times of the Father of the Country. Visit the State of Virginia and the Home of George Washington. You will visit Christ Church, Mount Vernon - George Washington's home, gardens and farm, as well as see the quaint seaport town of Old Town Alexandria, Fort Washington, The Pentagon and Crystal City, Virginia. Box Lunches will be provided.

Tuesday, October 16, 2001
TOUR OF WASHINGTON POST
PRINTING FACILITIES

This tour has been arranged for the IAPA delegates. Spouses are invited to attend, as well. This is not specifically a spouses tour.

Departure: 2:30 p.m.
Length: 2 ½ hours
Today, you will join all the delegates in visiting the impressive new printing facilities of The Washington Post. Founded by independent-minded Democrat Stilson Hutchins, The Washington Post began publishing on December 6, 1877, and had a circulation of 10,000. The newspaper contained four pages and cost three cents a copy. Today, The Washington Post Company is a diversified media organization whose principal operations include newspaper and magazine publishing, television broadcasting, cable television systems, electronic information services, test preparation, and educational career services. This tour will take you to where the newsprint arrives by train, unloaded and stored. Then, you will get a chance to see where the newspaper is actually printed on the largest, most technologically advanced newspaper presses in the world. Finally, the tour will show visitors how the 96-page newspaper is assembled, stacked, and prepared for distribution.

Information: For more information about the Spouses Program, please contact:

Wendy Bannahan
Washington Host Committee
57th General Assembly
Tel: 202-334-6621
PRE AND POST-ASSEMBLY TOURS

TOUR 1: COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG (5 days)

This tour begins in Washington, D.C., where after spending one night, you will travel to Colonial Williamsburg - a museum and living memorial to the unique lifestyles of the nation's 18th century forefathers. While in Williamsburg, you will visit Carter's Grove - designated the most beautiful house in the Americas, Governor's Palace and Gardens, and explore on your own any of the 88 restored historic buildings. In the evenings, you can enjoy traditional cuisine at the famed Colonial Tavern or decide to see a performance at the Music Theatre of Williamsburg. On day three, you will depart Colonial Williamsburg and head west through the beautiful Virginia countryside and into Charlottesville, where the first stop is Montecello, the home of Thomas Jefferson - the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States. His home is filled with the fruits of his intelligence, and you will have time to explore the mansion and gardens at your own pace. Afterwards, your journey continues to the Shenandoah Valley, along the stunning Skyline Drive. It is an awe-inspiring journey, where every mile brings a new and more spectacular sight.

PRICE PER PERSON - DBL US$559 / SGL US$739 (land only)

TOUR 2: NEW YORK CITY (4 days)

"Start spreading the news," because today you arrive in America's most exciting metropolis, New York City. Before checking into your hotel, you will have time for shopping in this wonderful city. That night, you will be invited to an exciting Broadway Show. On Day Two, join a local guide for a fascinating tour of the "Big Apple." A motorcoach will take you through Greenwich Village, The Wall Street District, Little Italy and Chinatown. You will also see the Empire State Building, United Nations, World Trade Center, Chrysler Building, and other time-honored landmarks. Later, a visit will be made to the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art followed by a stop on fashionable Fifth Avenue, an opportunity for you to explore the world-famous shops and boutiques. On the next day, you will visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a special Farewell Dinner at the famous Windows of the World Restaurant at the top of the World Trade Center. On the last day, you may wish to catch up on some last minute shopping before departing for home with many pleasant memories.

PRICE PER PERSON- SGL US$1249 / DBL US$799 (land only)

TOUR 3: ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND (8 days)
& Optional Two-Night Boston Stay

This journey will highlight the natural beauty and traditional charm of New England. The tour begins in Providence, Rhode Island, where you will take a sightseeing tour of "America's Renaissance City." Following your tour, you will travel to Aquidneck Island, and the beautiful city of Newport, the yachting capital of the East, where you will tour the Marble House Mansion, the gorgeous summer home of the Vanderbilt family. Then, you will visit Boston and the historic "Freedom Trail", including Beacon Hill, the Old South Meeting House, the Public Gardens, the historic North End, the Old North Church, the U.S.S. Constitution and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. After visiting Boston, as you head east to Cape Cod, a stop will be made in the celebrated city of Plymouth. It is here, back in 1620, where the Pilgrims first landed. The rest of the tour will include visits to the island of Martha's Vineyard, well-known for its visits by presidents and royalty, and summer home to many artists, writers, and celebrities, and to the stunning island of Nantucket. Your journey will end after visiting Hyannisport, home of the Kennedy Compound, and Provincetown, a lively artist colony. You may also choose to extend your vacation with an optional 2-night stay in Boston.

PRICE PER PERSON - DBL US$1359 / SGL US$1979 (land only)
Optional Stay in Boston - $329 - $399/per person

TOUR 4: REFLECTIONS OF NEW ENGLAND (8 days)

It is one of the most historic and scenic regions in all of America. This tour of New England is an exploration that highlights the celebrated settlements, renowned cities and natural wonderment found in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Your tour begins with a sightseeing tour of Boston. Highlights include: the Old South Meeting House, the Public Gardens, the Old North Church, Beacon Hill, and the U.S.S. Constitution. You will enjoy a walking tour through the historic North End and a lovely cruise on Boston Harbor. During your stay you will also visit historic Salem, famous for its witchcraft trials of 1692. Journey back to 1627 with a visit to Plymouth Plantation, a recreated Pilgrim village and a testament to what life was like seven years after the Mayflower first landed in the New World. Then, you will travel on to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Lake Winnipesaukee, and Waterville Valley in the White Mountains.

PRICE PER PERSON - DBL US$949 / SGL US$1389 (land only)

Reservations: In order to make reservations or obtain further information about pre- and post-assembly tours, please contact:

Jane Malish, Travel Coordinator
American Express Travel Services
1150 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: 202-457-1320/1-800-288-8796, Ext. 320
Fax: 202-776-0786

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