Arrive Magazine - November-December, 2006

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NEWS AND SPECIAL OFFERS FROM AMTRAK

on Disabilities. Highlights include the Home Accessibility Pavilion, Assistive Technology Pavilion and Disabilities Career Fair. See the newest products and services, network with attendees

and enjoy interactive sports and recreation demonstrations. Bring your résumé to the Career Fair. Visit wcdexpo.com to learn more or to register.

A LONGWOOD CHRISTMAS: Every year, Longwood Gardens becomes even more spectacular when it dons its holiday best. Christmas is in bloom there from Nov. 23- Jan. 7. Thousands of poinsettias accented with amaryllis, narcissus, begonias, cyclamen, tulips and other flowers flourish inside the 4.5-acre heated Conservatory. Longwood’s Music Room boasts its signature 20-foot Christmas tree, featuring elegant red and ivory ornaments and shimmering white lights. More wonders can be seen in the East Conservatory. For information from phones in the mid-Atlantic region, call 800-737-5500. Complete information is available online at longwoodgardens.org.

crafts at the Brandywine River Museum’s annual Fall Harvest Market in the museum courtyard, Nov. 4-5. Hand-woven rugs, dried flowers and wreaths, pottery, quilts and hand-crafted dolls are included on a rotating basis. Free with museum admission. Visit brandywinemuseum.org for more information.

Fifty percent off the best available rail fare for one companion traveling with a paid regular (full) adult, senior citizen or disabled discounted rail fare ticket on Amtrak travel to Philadelphia. Valid for sale through Nov. 5 and travel through Nov. 8. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance of travel. Limited availability; not available on all trains at all times. Request discount code V769 when you book online at Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL. The discount is valid for travel in the Northeast Corridor on Regional and Keystone trains (BOS/SPG-PHL, WAS-PHL, HAR-PHL). Travel on Acela Express and Metroliners is prohibited. Other restrictions may apply.

Amtrak offers a 10 percent discount
off the lowest available fare to Phil-
adelphia, Nov 14-Nov 22, for World
Congress & Expo on Disabilities
attendees. Travel dates are ap-
proved three days prior to the
convention start date and three
days following the last day of
the meeting. To book your
reservation, call Amtrak at
800-872-7245 or contact your
local travel agent. Conven-
tions cannot be booked online.
Please be sure to refer to Con-
vention Fares Code X91K-964
when making your reserva-
tion. This offer is not valid
on Auto Train. Fare is valid
on Metroliner and Acela
service for all departures seven
days a week, except for holiday
blackouts. Offer valid with Sleep-
ers, Business Class or First Class
seats with payment of the full
applicable accommodation charges.