~ Book a three night vacation package and receive one night accommodation free in Vancouver or Calgary ~

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (July 23, 2007) – Still looking for a great summer getaway? Take a mini summer holiday with Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, a company that offers over 70 unique Canadian rail and vacation packages. When booking a minimum three-night Rocky Mountaineer Vacations package before August 31, 2007, guests receive one night free accommodation in Vancouver or Calgary for travel now until October 14, 2007. With the increased popularity of shorter getaways or “mini-breaks,” this is the perfect value-added vacation option for any traveller. Escape from the ordinary and journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer past lush forests, sparkling blue-green waters and snow-capped mountains while savouring the tastes and sights of summer.

“Fall is just around the corner but travellers are not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. Our Sweet Dreams Special Offer provides guests with the opportunity to extend their summer vacation by adding on a free night in Vancouver or Calgary” says James Terry, Executive Vice President & C.O.O of Rocky Mountaineer Vacations. “What better way to spend your summer than by combining a train journey with a world class city experience.”

Classic Rail Vacation
On this three night/four day vacation, guests enjoy a spectacular two-day all-daylight rail journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer and free time to spend in Vancouver and your choice of Jasper, Banff or Calgary. In addition to three nights of hotel accommodation, this package also includes, two breakfasts, two lunches, rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff or Calgary, luggage handling, a National Parks Pass and an Exclusive Attractions Pass worth over $140 in admissions. Prices for this package start at $899 CDN ($859 US) per person, based on travel in RedLeaf Service and double occupancy in popular accommodations.

Canadian Rockies Highlights
For many guests, visiting the resort towns of Banff and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies is the highlight of their stay in Canada and it is part of this five night/six day vacation package. This vacation includes two breakfasts, two lunches, five nights accommodation, rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff, luggage handling, a National Parks Pass and an Exclusive Attractions Pass. Activities include: a guided lakeshore stroll at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise, tour of the Canadian Rockies, including Glacier Helicopter Tour and Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola and transfer to Calgary. Prices begin at $1639 CDN ($1569 US) per person, based on travel in RedLeaf Service and double occupancy in popular accommodations.

To qualify, the offer must be purchased in advance (at least three days) and is subject to availability at the time of booking. There must be a minimum of two guests travelling together sharing the same accommodation. Free accommodation cannot be changed to another location and is not applicable to single travellers. The offer is valid only on the Kicking Horse Route between Vancouver and Calgary. Accommodations will be assigned by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations and some further restrictions may apply.

For additional information or to book a Rocky Mountaineer vacation package and receive your Sweet Dreams Special Offer, contact your local travel professional or Rocky Mountaineer Vacations directly at (800) 665-7245 or visit www.rockymountaineer.com

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations offers year-round vacation packages to the most unique regions of Canada and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey between Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers trips onboard the new Whistler Mountaineer train, which is a daily three-hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Since its inception in 1990, the company has grown to become the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America and has hosted over 900,000 guests from around the world. In 2006, RMV was honoured with a World Travel Award as “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” for the second consecutive year. Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, one of Canada's leading tourism providers, is a proud partner of Gray Line West motorcoach operations in Banff, AB and Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria, BC.

Contact:

Diana Cima
Travel Media Specialist
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
(604) 606-8473

dcima@rockymountaineer.com
www.rockymountaineer.com