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Now is the time to discover the most up-to-date information about AAA Travel’s group trips and travel presentations.
As many experienced AAA travelers already know, Discoveries is the best choice for quality, value-packed vacations with the convenience and benefits of escorted group travel. A selection of new Discoveries cruises and tours scheduled for 2015 and early 2016 are highlighted here and even more are listed on pages 12 and 13 of this issue of AAA Now! Our complete slate of upcoming trips is listed, along with access to digital brochures, on AAA.com/Travel. Look for related destination articles in this issue of AAA Now!
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Scenic Iceland
September 4 – 12, 2015
Geysers and glaciers, volcanoes and waterfalls, fjords and black sand beaches, whales and puffins... all coexist on this other-worldly island in the North Atlantic. The rugged Viking history contrasts with today’s ecological geothermal resources and giant greenhouse gardens. All these, along with native horses and the Blue Lagoon, are featured on guided tours of this amazing country.
Panama Canal – Full Transit Cruise
September 29 – October 16, 2015
Go for the full effect with a complete canal transit from the Pacific to the Atlantic aboard Holland America’s elegant m/s Oosterdam. Set sail in San Francisco, with stops along the Mexican coast at Cabo San Lucas (a classic resort), Huatulco (beaches neighboring nature) and Puerto Chiapas (gateway to Mayan ruins). Continue to Costa Rica’s Puerto Caldera with numerous nearby natural national parks. A full-day transit of the Panama Canal provides
an extraordinary sea-to-shining-sea experience. On the Atlantic/Caribbean side, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cartagena in Colombia and the rest-and-relaxation private island of Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. See related article in this issue of AAA Now!
Toledo, Spain
Amazing Spain & Portugal
October 30 – November 8, 2015
The Iberian Peninsula is home to two countries whose distinct characters are revealed on this guided tour of culture, cuisine, history and scenery. Madrid, Toledo and Granada – each capitals during Spain’s colorful history
– have stories to tell in their architecture and art. The Portuguese launched the Age of Discoveries from their capital, Lisbon, a cultural crossroad of the region. Iberia’s vineyards and gardens, palaces and villages, boulevards and cobbled alleys are treasures from the past that radiate a vibrant life today. Enjoy exclusive Signature Events on this superior guided Insight Vacation. See related article in this issue of AAA Now!
Hawaiian Dream Vacation
November 7 – 19, 2015
Say aloha to the tropical vacation of your dreams. Touch down in Oahu and enjoy tours at Pearl Harbor and the Iolani Palace. On Maui, explore unique boutique farms – from tea to goat’s cheese. Visit Volcanoes National Park, a coffee plantation and a ranch on the Big Island of Hawaii. Round out your stay in our 50th state on Kauai with a relaxing resort stay and nature tours, including Waimea Canyon. Many other tours and activities are featured along with an authentic Hawaiian luau.
Queen Mary 2 Cruises the Caribbean November 12 – 25, 2015
Queen Mary 2 rarely cruises in the Caribbean, so this is your exceptional opportunity to travel like royalty aboard Cunard Line’s luxury ocean liner to the West Indies. Set sail from New York City to visit St. Thomas, St. Maarten,
St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Tortola, and the Dominican Republic, with several relaxing, indulgent days at sea. Be pampered in regal style for a fantastic fortnight before arriving home in time for Thanksgiving!
Mexico’s Copper Canyon
November 14 – 23, 2015
Cross the border to our southern neighbor for unexpected wonders of nature and history. Look for giant saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert and colorful murals in colonial towns. Cruise on the Sea of Cortez to watch for dolphins, seals and blue footed boobies. Visit restored mansions in the silver- rich Sierra Madre Mountains region. Journey by train on a premier scenic rail route through Mexico’s Copper Canyon – four times as large as the U.S.’s Grand Canyon – across bridges and through tunnels from sea level to the canyon’s rim. Native inhabitants tell their tribe’s tales of dwelling
in the canyon’s caves. Travel through the orchards of Chihuahua and observe artisans create Mata Ortiz pottery. Tour the ancient temples and ceremonial sites at Paquime, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
New Year’s Cruise in Western Caribbean December 27, 2015 – January 6, 2016
Celebrate the past and the future aboard Royal Caribbean’s popular Grandeur of the Seas on a winter escape cruise from Baltimore. The Caribbean is a perfect place to party at ports in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Labadee, plus there are days at sea to enjoy all the shipboard fun.
Rose Parade Tour
December 29, 2015 – January 2, 2016
Ring in the New Year with a legendary parade and magical tours in Southern California. Top category seats at the Rose Parade ensure you experience all the spectacular sights and sounds. View parade floats under construction, plus Fanfest activities. Touring in Los Angeles area includes Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, Hollywood Walk of Fame, even a Warner Brothers Studios tour.
British Virgin Islands: Stay & Sail
January 2 – 8, 2016
Follow this special recipe of included ingredients for a wonderful winter escape vacation: First, melt away to a stress-free island’s casual beach club featuring just nine guest rooms, all with porches overlooking soft sand and a turquoise sea. Then, pair your stay with fantastic day sails on a private yacht. Add a beachfront restaurant with fine food and pleasant staff, mix with superb snorkeling from a gently-sloping beach or a yacht, and stir in many pinches of fun in the sun or gentle relaxation under the palm trees. Soak up the sun until you won’t want to go home. This sweet treat is AAA’s unique vacation package at the eco-friendly Cooper Island Beach Club.
Back to Normandy Beaches of WWII October 3 – 12, 2015
Victory in Europe began to rise when the Allies landed on the beaches of Northern France in June 1944. Through an unusual opportunity with AAA Central Penn, now you can step back in time with elite guides who walk you through the historic sites and personal narratives of the Allied Forces who braved the impossible and won. From special visits at the D-Day Museum to the “Band of Brothers” Major Dick Winters Leadership Monument and the American Cemetery, this unique tour provides an enriching understanding of this military campaign
and its successes and sacrifices.
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