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Sports Packages are Available

Just let us know what interests you!!

GOLF...HORSE RACING....NASCAR

BASEBALL....COLLEGE FOOTBALL

NBA...NHL...TENNIS...RODEO!!!!!?????

HIKING AND BIKING OR HOW ABOUT SKIING???

CALL 575-437-1700   FIRST TRAVEL CENTER

FOR DATES AND AVAILABILITY

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SANTA FE - TAOS BICYCLE ADVENTURE

"All of the Earth Colors of the Painter's Palette Are Out There."___Georgia O'Keeffe

"Out There," is the Land Around Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico.  The Famous Artist Lived There, Fascinated by the Vivid Colors of its Landscape and its Echoes of the Past. Ancient Adobe Pueblos. Haunting Music. Fiery Cuisine. And All Around, Sweeping Vistas of Mountains, Forests, and the Red, Red Earth. 

6 DAYS   FROM: $2,484.00

2008 DEPARTURES FROM: SANTA FE, NM,  WITH PUBLIC SHUTTLE AVAILABLE FROM ALBUQUERQUE.

 JUNE 1, 2008, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008, AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: BIKING, HIKING, AND RIVER RAFTING.

LEVELS: ENERGETIC BEGINNER TO ADVANCED

MEALS ARE ALL INCLUDED EXCEPT ONE LUNCH AND ONE DINNER.

FINISH: SANTA FE, NM OR ALBUQUERQUE, NM

PRICE IS PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.  PRICE IS ALSO BASED ON AVAILABILITY AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

FOR ALL THE DETAILS, PLEASE CALL

575-437-1700 or e-mail at:

firsttravel@fnbalamo.com

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GOLF MAJORS

U S OPEN--Torrey Pines GC, LaJolla, CA

June 12 to 15, 2008

BRITISH OPEN---Royal Birkdale, Lancashire, England

July 17 to July 20, 2008

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HORSE RACING

PREAKNESS---Pimlico Race Course, Balitmore, MD

May 17, 2008

BELMONT STAKES--Belmont Park, Elmont, NY

June 7, 2008

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AUTO RACING

INDIANAPOLIS 500--Indianapolis Motor Speedway

May 28, 2008

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SUMMER GAMES 2008

BEIJING, CHINA

AUGUST 8, 2008 TO AUGUST 24, 2008

EXPERIENCE THE GAMES OF BEIJING

Eight is a Lucky Number in China so the Games are Set to Begin on the 8th Day of the 8th Month of the Year 2008 at 8 PM.  The Games Are Not Only the Preeminent International Sporting Competition in the World, But an Opportunity to Meet People From All Over the World and Build a Greater Understanding of the History, Culture, and Traditions of Their Countries. 

 The Games will Provide a Front-Row Seat to Watch History Unfold.  China, With More than Five Thousand Years of Civilization, Will be Showcasing Beijing and its Historical Sites in the Outlying Provinces. 

In Addition to the Events in Beijing these Games will Provide a Unique Opportunity to Watch Equestrian Events in Hong Kong, Sailing Competion in Qingdao and Football Matches in Shanghai, Tianjin, Qinhuangdau and Shenyang.

If You Would Like Any Information on Any Packages to the Summer Games in Beijing,

Please Give First Travel Center A

Call AT:  575-437-1700 or

e-mail at: firsttravel@fnbalamo.com

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CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY BY BICYCLE

6 DAYS  FROM: $1,858.00

2008 DEPARTURES: FROM SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA

 JUNE 1, 2008, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008, AND OCTOBER 26, 2008

HOTELS ON THIS TOUR:**EL PUEBLO INN **THE LODGE AT CALISTOGA. **DRY CREEK INN.

RESTAURANTS ON THIS TOUR: **CALISTOGA INN AND ** MAYA.

WINERIES ON THIS TOUR: **BUENA VISTA. **DOMAINE CHANDON. **FERRARI-CARANO. **MONTICELLO VINEYARDS. **STAG'S LEAP.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: BIKING, HIKING, AND WINE TASTING!!

MEALS: All Included Except One Lunch and Two Dinners.

Daily Mileage: Standard Route: Average 40 miles Per Day.

Prices are Per Person Based on Double Occupancy.  Prices are Based on Availability and May Change Without Notice.

For the Details, Please Call  575-437-1700

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE

PACKAGES, OR ANY  PACKAGES THAT YOU MAY

BE INTERESTED IN, PLEASE CALL

575-437-1700

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HIKE THE BACK COUNTRY OF COLORADO

"The Promise of a Back Country Wilderness Experience is Fulfilled Completely During This Multi-Day Hiking Adventure in the Heart of Colorado's High Country."  By Day You Will Explore Portions of the 10th Mountain Trail System, the Country's Most Extensive, Back Country Accommodation Served Trail Network. Gaze at the Stars at Night Before Settling into the Comforts of a European Style Chalet.

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS  FROM: $1,498.00 PER PERSON

2008 DATES: JULY 13 - JULY 18, AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 15 AND AUGUST 24 - AUGUST 29

MEETING PLACE: VAIL, COLORADO

TRIP RATING: MODERATE WITH CHALLENGING OPTIONS

HUT HIGHLIGHTS: With Stunning Locations and Sweeping Mountain Views, These Charming Chalets are Kept Cozy wtih Solar Lighting, Wood Stoves, Vaulted Ceilings, and Bay Windows. After a Day on the Trail Snuggle Up to a Good Book, or Relax on the Sun Deck and Soak in the View. 

DAYS 1- 2: Vail- White River National Forest - Lake Charles.

Days 3 - 4: Holy Cross - Turquoise Lake - Hagerman Pass.

Days 5 - 6: Timberline Lake - Colorado Trail - Tennessee Pass - Vail

For All the Details, Please Call 575-437-1700

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CYCLE THROUGH SPAIN

MADRID, SPAIN

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

JUNE 1, JUNE 29, SEPTEMBER 7,

AND OCTOBER 5, 2008

ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel Villa de Abalos, Parador De Lerma, Hotel Torremilanos, Hospederia De Santo Domingo.

FROM: $3,295.00

Majestic Landscapes and Superb Bodegas. Throughout History, Kings Have Fought Over the Rioja Region of Spain. Centuries of Conquerors Have Created a Magnificent Heritage of Architectural and Viticultural Treasures. Remnants of the Roman and the Moorish Empires Add Splendid Flourish to the Panorama as You Cycle Through Vineyards and Sunny Villages Along the Ebro. Come Evening, the Most Prestigious Wines in Spain Will Share Their Secrets With You

ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS:  **Cycle Up to 35 Placid Miles Daily. **Ride Along the Banks of the Ebro River to San Vicente de Sonsierra. **Pedal to Labastida to a Historic Winery Housed in a Centuries-Old Monastery, Where We'll Have Lunch Along With a Wine Tasting at Remelluri. **Spend Leisure Time Sampling LaGuardia's Famous Tapas. **Enjoy a 15th Century Wine Production Vineyard From a Historical Perspective..With Your Shoes OFF!!.**Enjoy a Decadent Lunch Near the Thousand-Year-Old Saint James Way Prior to Visiting the Abadia de Canas. **Relish Time Spent at the Monastery That Made Gregorian Chant Internationally Famous. **Taste Wine With a Local Vintner Who's Moved Production into the Town's Jail. **Tour the Hillside Town of Sepulveda, Dramatically Situated on the Edge of the Duraton Canyon Nature Reserve Famous for Birds of Prey. **Feast at a Farewell Dinner With Traditional Spanish Cuisine and Music. **Spend Ample Free Time Sightseeing.

Price is Per Person Based on Double Occupancy. Price is Based on Availability and May Change Without Notice.

For More Information, Please Call 575-437-1700

or e-mail: firsttravel@fnbalamo.com

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