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TRAVEL
Now is the time to discover the most up-to-date information about AAA’s group trips. 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 Discoveries cruises and tours currently scheduled for 2023 are highlighted here and even more are listed on pages 23 – 26 of this issue of AAA Now! Our complete slate of upcoming trips for 2023 is listed, along with access
to digital brochures, on AAA.com/Travel. Look for related destination articles in this issue of AAA Now!
Most Discoveries’ cruises and tours conveniently begin right in Central PA by including round-trip transfers to docks to board a cruise ship or airports to commence some tours.
PRESIDENT’S TOUR - GREAT BRITAIN – FEATURING THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW with Insight Vacations
May 19 – 28, 2023
Join AAA Central Penn President & CEO Jodie Daubert for this once- in-a-lifetime trip to Britain and the Chelsea Flower Show. Immerse yourself in the botanical world and explore some of the finest gardens in England. Botanists, horticulturalists, and amateur gardeners
alike will delight in this enchanting journey inspired by beauty. We
start in London where you can shop in the vibrant West End, and
take in famous sights such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Along our journey
you’ll have opportunity to meet head gardeners and lifelong experts as we explore Britain’s best castles, cathedrals, and country houses. Experience the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew and spend time in the beautiful Cotswolds – home of one of Britain’s best-loved gardens, RHS Wisely. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath to see
the impressive Abbey, and Roman Baths from which the city derives its name. Explore Oxford, discover Windsor, walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare, and visit Anne Hathaway’s cottage before returning to London to experience the famous Chelsea Flower Show. Renowned as one of the greatest, most colorful flower shows in the world, the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show brings the best of blooms and latest trends in landscaping to the public eye.
ITALIAN VISTAS
with AAA Member Choice Vacations
May 22 – June 3, 2023
From the ancient ruins of Pompeii to the chic
charm of the Sorrento Coast, embark on a
spectacular Italian getaway. You’ll enjoy overnight
stays in Rome, the charming coastal town of Sorrento, Florence, Venice, and Stresa in the Lake District. Discover the treasures of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum. Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in Pompeii. Take a boat to the enchanting Isle of Capri or a trip to Positano along the Amalfi Coast. See the gems of the Renaissance
in Florence’s’ Academy Gallery, including Michelangelo’s “David.” Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and stroll the streets of Verona. Stop at a Tuscan winery and farm for a lunch of regional specialties and wines. Tour Venice and walk the Castello district. Delve deep into history and culture as you visit some of the world’s most beautiful locales. This tour includes all the “must do” sites for those traveling to Italy.
PRESIDENT’S TRIP
Ask about post-tour Extension to Milan
DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTURE!
PANAMA CANAL & CARIBBEAN DREAM CRUISE
with Celebrity Cruises
March 27 – April 7, 2023
Fly to sunny Florida to board the luxurious Celebrity Edge. Cruise south to Aruba for alluring beaches, duty-free shopping, and iconic divi-divi trees, whereas its Dutch neighbor, Bonaire, provides natural wonders in its national parks above and below the waterline. Another Dutch island port, Curacao, displays its heritage in architecture and dining; it also offers excellent diving and snorkeling. Your Panama Canal experience takes you through a series of massive locks and into giant Gatun Lake. Panama’s coastal city of Colon harbors treasures in old Spanish forts and local shopping. Cartagena’s old city is its principal attraction and is home to some of the finest colonial architecture found in the Caribbean. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city is also considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful.
BEST OF COSTA RICA
with Club Adventures April 8 – 15, 2023
Small Group Tour Maximum of 12 passengers
Nice to meet ya, Costa Rica. Introducing the country encapsulating pura vida (the simple life) to the extreme; a laid-back paradise where even the sloths are taking things easier than usual. After soaking up the culture in San Jose, Costa Rica’s bustling capital city, we’ll head to the national parks of Corcovado and Manuel
Antonio in search of unspoiled rainforest and deserted white-sand beaches. Learn about the trade of one of Costa Rica’s largest exports: coffee. Discover the diverse and unique wildlife – butterflies, birds, spider monkeys, iguanas, and caimans to name a few. And did we mention sloths? This is a trip for the nature lovers among you: a “best of” trip in Costa Rica, which just happens quite possibly to have
the “best of” biodiversity in the whole wide world. Tour this peaceful country of extraordinary eco-adventures to discover its diversity of natural habitats and friendly folks, and you won’t regret it.
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