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you through a series of massive locks and into giant Lake Gatun; onboard experts reveal the canal’s history and global importance. Panama’s coastal city of Colon harbors treasures in old Spanish
forts and local shopping. Go ashore at Costa Rica’s Puerto Limon for outdoor adventuring, river rafting, visiting native animal and bird sanctuaries, or tasting local handmade chocolates.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
December 3 – 15, 2017
Slip away between the holidays on a cruise vacation that is the perfect present to give or receive. Set sail from New York, followed by two days at sea to relax aboard Norwegian Cruise
Line’s popular Norwegian Breakaway before you
hit the beaches, shops, and abundant attractions of six splendid islands. Puerto Rico provides opportunities to visit a rainforest, go zip-lining, and explore a seafront fort. St Thomas tempts you with duty-free shopping and beautiful bays, and the nearby National Parklands of St John. Tortola takes you to playful beaches, aboard sailboats, and overboard for snorkeling. St Martin is both Dutch and French, with distinctive cuisines, shopping and beach life. Antigua’s lighthouse, botanical gardens, historic fort, and restored 18th century dockyard are favorite attractions. St. Kitts captures you with golden beaches, resident monkeys and dramatic volcanic landscapes.
MOTORCOACH TOURS
These extra-special trips are just some of AAA’s custom-designed motorcoach tours conveniently departing from Central Pennsylvania. Even more overnight and day trips for 2017 are listed on page 13 of this issue of AAA Now! All our currently available upcoming tours by motorcoach are listed, along with access to digital brochures, at AAA.com/Travel.
Summertime in the White Mountains
of New Hampshire
June 20 -23, 2017
Renowned for its protected forests and natural lands, New Hampshire welcomes you to cooler summers in its mountains and along its lakes. Roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Central PA makes this trip easy. A picturesque parkway takes you through Franconia Notch State Park from Flume Gorge to Echo Lake in the heart of
the White Mountains. Ride the aerial tram up Cannon Mountain for photogenic vistas. Board restored vintage railcars for a ride on the Hobo
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AAA Member Choice Vacations -
Rediscover Cuba - A Cultural Exploration
May 10
2:00 p.m. at AAA Central Penn office
2301 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg
6:00 p.m. at AAA Central Penn office 804 Estelle Drive, Lancaster
RSVP by calling Discoveries/AAA Travel at 800-253-6238.
Alexander+Roberts –
Treasures of Nature in Costa Rica
May 23
2:00 p.m. at AAA Central Penn office 804 Estelle Drive, Lancaster
6:00 p.m. at AAA Central Penn office
2301 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg
RSVP by calling Discoveries/AAA Travel at 800-253-6238.
Viking Cruises –
The Charms of Europe
June 22
6:00 p.m. at Coleman Chapel
1901 W. Cumberland Street, Lebanon
RSVP by calling Discoveries/AAA Travel at 800-717-4222.
Railroad along the twisting Pemigewassett River. Cruise along shorelines and past islands on Lake Winnipesaukee, with lunch on board the boat. Tour the Castle in the Clouds 1914 mansion and then ride along the Kancamagus Highway, a National Scenic Byway, back to your Indian Head Resort and a Farewell to New Hampshire dinner.
Newport, Cape Cod & Nearby
Famous Islands
September 10 – 16, 2017
You will find many maritime treasures along New England’s southern coast. Newport is a premier Rhode Island resort town and yachting capital;
tour its Gilded Age seaside mansions built by the Vanderbilts and Astors. Visit Block Island’s Victorian- era village and rolling dunes. See Cape Cod’s delightful towns of Sandwich and Hyannisport; stay on the beach at South Yarmouth. Nantucket Island is only a ferry ride away, but retains its 19th century buildings and cobblestone style. Cape Cod National Seashore and Chatham Lighthouse are featured along with a whale watch cruise and a lobster dinner. Travel by ferry to tour the lovely Island of Martha’s Vineyard, a long-time favorite with sea captains and vacationing presidents.
Hudson River Valley Escape
September 25 – 28, 2017
The castle-like Mohonk Mountain House welcomes you for luncheon overlooking its private lake, followed by a carriage ride on surrounding trails. This tour includes FDR’s Hyde Park home which remains as it was during the 33rd President’s lifetime, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-kill cottage, the Vanderbilt Mansion, and West Point Military Academy and its impressive Cadet Chapel. Cruise on the Hudson, see the elevated Walkway Across the Hudson, visit Kingston, tour and taste wines at Brotherhood Winery and dine at Rhinecliff Hotel overlooking the Hudson River.
Montreal, Quebec & Thousand Islands October 2 - 8, 2017
During prime leaf-peeping season, head north
via Lake George, New York, to cross the border into Canada. Quebec City welcomes you to its historic walled city; tours in the old town are followed by a drive along the scenic Beaupre Coast of the St. Lawrence River and photogenic views
of Montmorency Falls. Travel on the Montreal, Canada’s Cultural Capital, where you tour this cosmopolitan city that has proudly restored its old town and port. Next are the Thousand Islands with a “Two Nations Cruise” in both Canadian and American waters. Visit Heart Island and its magnificent 129-room Boldt Castle and beautiful estate grounds and gardens.
YOUR AAA TRAVEL AGENT is your best connection to important information, valuable assistance and convenient ways to register for these and many other cruise and tour vacations. Check AAA.com often for updates from AAA Travel. Visit AAA.com/Travel for online brochures or request brochures 24/7 by calling 717-657-2244 + 2 + 2787 to record your request for delivery by mail.
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