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COUNTRY ROADS OF PORTUGAL NOVEMBER 5 - 16, 2020
Portugal is Spain’s quiet western neighbor, but it always receives resounding acclaim from visitors. Distinctly different from Spain, its allure rises from its own colorful traditions, history, culture and people. This curated and guided Insight Vacations tour visits numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The capital, Lisbon, welcomes
you to its spacious avenues and tree-lined squares. The country’s rich history is revealed in the medieval wall city of Evora and its castle, and in Monsaraz, a hilltop village surrounded by cork trees and vineyards. Dine on Alentejo regional cuisine and wines in an old olive oil mill. Fine
art and architectural history are on display in Viseu. The Duoro Valley is renowned for its vineyards; a farm-to-table meal is hosted at a family wine estate. Visit Porto - linked
to centuries of fine Port wines, Coimbra and its baroque university library, plus Tomar and its Templar Castle. Travel to the pilgrimage site at Fatima and the medieval fortress town of Obidos before returning to Lisbon for your farewell banquet with a traditional Fado musical performance.
ANTEBELLUM SOUTH RIVER CRUISE NOVEMBER 8 – 16, 2020
An authentic only-in-America experience awaits you aboard the American Queen paddle-wheel steamboat. The mighty Mississippi River is your route from New Orleans to Memphis with numerous stops at antebellum homes and waterfront towns where you are treated to true Southern hospitality. Enjoy a day and night in New Orleans before boarding the legendary American Queen with just 435 other guests. On this northbound voyage, you can tour grand Nottoway Plantation among its gardens and oaks. Visit Louisiana’s
St. Francisville with restored homes overlooking the river. Elegant Natchez may be the oldest town on the river but
it remains lively. Vicksburg played an important role in the Civil War as a prominent port. Greenville offers a glimpse into life and local culture on the river and delta. An optional post-voyage hotel and tour package in Memphis features The Elvis Experience, Graceland, Sun Studios, Beale Street, Blues City Café BBQ, and much more.
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of the Marine Corps at Quantico. Behold the National Memorial Day Parade on Constitution Avenue, followed
by dinner, movie and tour at the National Museum of
the United States Army at Fort Belvoir. Visit the 9/11 Memorial Park at the Pentagon, the United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center, and the National Law Enforcement Museum. Enjoy military band performances at the National Harbor Stage. Overnight accommodations are right in Washington, D.C. at the Gaylord National Resort on the shores of the Potomac River.
CASTLES OF THE THOUSAND ISLANDS June 23 – 26, 2020
Journey north to the friendly border of the U.S.A. and Canada, where the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario graciously meet. You are introduced to this gorgeous land of water and woods at the Thousand Islands Winery for a tasting in their 1923 Sears Roebuck barn. Enjoy a guided boat ride on a Two-Nation Tour among American and Canadian islands; tour Singer Castle and Boldt Castle on their private islands. Visit historic Sackets Harbor on Lake Ontario and the Antique Boat Museum at Clayton. Wrap up your wonderful tour with a delightful dinner cruise in the calm waters of the Thousand Islands. All three restful nights are at Riveredge Resort in Alexandria Bay, New York.
SUMMERTIME IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
July 20 – 24, 2020
Escape summer’s heat by heading north to cool New Hampshire. A four-night stay at lakeside Indian Head Resort is perfect for daytime touring to the activities and attractions of the scenic White Mountains. Visit Franconia Notch mountain pass, along with Flume Gorge and Echo Lake. An aerial tram-ride up Cannon Mountain and a
train ride on the Hobo Railroad add to the excitement. A cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee reveals private islands and surrounding mountains. Tour the Castle in the Clouds
built in the early 1900s Arts & Crafts style. Travel along the renowned Kancamagus Highway, a National Scenic Byway. Tour the magnificent Omni Mount Washington Hotel, followed by a sumptuous lunch in its grand dining room. The Mount Washington Cog Railway delivers a ride on some the steepest tracks in the world with fabulous views across the White Mountains to neighboring states.
ENCHANTING LONG ISLAND
& THE HAMPTONS
August 31 – September 3, 2020
Stretching out to sea for 125 miles east of New York City, Long Island is unlike other regions of the Empire State. This is another world comprised of coastal communities where celebrities mix with regular folks. Visit Old Westbury Gardens and its Phipps Mansion for displays of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, ponds, and woodlands.
A guided tour of the North Fork of Long Island explores seaside villages along with the esteemed wine country for winery tours and tastings. The South Fork Tour, noted for extravagant summer homes in The Hamptons, also features Montauk Point Lighthouse, Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, and a VIP visit and dinner at the Long Island Aquarium. Travel along the Gold Coast to tour the grand Oheka Castle.
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MOTOR COACH TOURS
These extra-special trips are just some of AAA’s custom- designed motor coach tours conveniently departing from Central Pennsylvania. Even more overnight and day trips for 2020 are listed on page 9 of this issue of AAA Now. All our currently available upcoming tours by motor coach are listed, along with access to digital brochures, at AAA.com/Travel.
SPRINGTIME IN THE GARDENS OF BRANDYWINE VALLEY
May 14, 2020
Indulge in the splendor of Winterthur , where Henry Francis Du Pont entertained family and friends in grand style. A guided tour of the home and a narrated garden tram tour highlight the beauty of the spring gardens and provides a background into the history of this lovely estate. Time will be provided to explore the exhibition galleries. An afternoon lunch buffet includes a presentation from Hagley horticulturist on the Du Pont gardens, and includes tips for growing your own backyard garden. After lunch, a tour of Brandywine, complete with machine shop, gunpowder works and ancestral home will be provided. A relaxing, scenic cruise aboard the Riverboat Queen rounds out the day.
AMERICAN VALOR
May 23 – 26, 2020
Tour our nation’s capital with visits at significant memorial sites and museums. Commence with Arlington National Cemetery and its Tomb of the Unknowns and Changing of the Guard ceremony. Guided visits with stops feature the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, National World War II Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Marine Corp Memorial/Iwo Jima Statue, and Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial. Attend the National Memorial Day Choral Festival concert accompanied by
the U.S. Air Force Orchestra, followed by a private dinner, patriotic entertainment, and tour in the National Museum
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