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TRAVEL
SECRETS OF THE ROCKIES & GLACIER NATIONAL PARK with Trafalgar
June 9 – 18, 2023
On this Canadian Rockies tour, crunch across the surface of the Athabasca Glacier and cross the Continental Divide over Logan
Pass in a vintage touring “jammer” as you hear local tales of brave buffalo runners centuries ago at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump. In Calgary, don your Stetson and cowboy boots – you’ve arrived in Stampede country, the heart of Canada’s wild West! The Big Skies of Montana beckon as you cross the international border en route to Glacier National Park. But why settle for just one national park? Enjoy the scenery at Waterton Lakes and Kootenay national parks. Overnight at the Iconic Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, located in the heart of Banff National Park. Modeled after a Scottish Baronial castle, it is known as the “Castle in the Rockies.” During the tour you’ll learn from experts about bears, glaciers, and traditions of the region. Later, a journey along Icefields National Parkway serves as the prime vantage point for the majestic Rockies, and provides opportunity to visit Lake Louise, Jasper, and the small resort town of Kananaskis before returning to Calgary.
IMPERIAL CITIES OF EUROPE – PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST with Trafalgar
July 6 – 16, 2023
Bask in the splendor, history, and romance of Europe’s regal capital cities of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Your journey starts in Prague, the noble capital of the Czech Republic. Your adventure continues
in Vienna, with a visit to the spectacular Kuntskammer. Admire the valuable objects
collected by the emperors and archdukes of Habsburg. Later, view the Hofburg Palace, Parliament Building, Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Budapest, visit the UNESCO-listed Castle District and Fisherman’s Bastion before enjoying leisure time to relax or to shop for Hungarian embroidery and fine porcelain. Connect with locals over dinner and hear the story of their winery at our Be My Guest Experience. An attractive feature of this trip is the three-night hotel stay in each city, which provides an excellent opportunity for an immersive experience at a relaxing pace.
ALASKA: OFF THE BEATEN PATH WITH KENAI FJORDS & COPPER RIVER
with Princess Cruises
July 7 – 22, 2023
A special Alaskan adventure, this tour includes a seven-night Princess Cruises “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruise. Fly to Fairbanks to pan for gold and travel like a prospector aboard a river sternwheeler. Ride the rails on glass-dome train cars to Denali National Park where two nights at Princess’ Wilderness Lodge offers you many activities and, perchance a view of the glorious mountain named Denali. Travel to remote Copper River and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park for magnificent mountains and traditional cultures. Visit the Kenai Peninsula for wilderness activities and Kenai Fjords National Park. Board the luxurious Majestic Princess® at Whittier to commence your cruise to Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay, then to the ports of Icy Strait Point, Juneau and Ketchikan, each with its own authentic Alaskan attractions, from the largest Tlingit village to Misty Fjords. Your cruise continues through the scenic Inside Passage to conclude in Vancouver.
SCENIC SEATTLE, PORTLAND & THE OREGON COAST
With Trafalgar
July 8 – 15, 2023
Connect with rugged wilderness, scenic landscapes, cities, and coastal towns as you blaze a trail and stay at the rustic Lake Quinault Lodge
in lush Olympic National Park. Enjoy an exclusive gourmet lunch on a vineyard with the area’s signature Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley. Tour waterfall-lined Columbia River Highway, and step back in time in the historic coastal towns of Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. A guided tour of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery, complete with a brewing demonstration, is just the start of the opportunity to sip, savor and devour incredible food in Seattle and Portland.
ADRIATIC & AMALFI COAST JEWELS
with Oceania Cruises
July 26 – August 6, 2023
What could be better than 10 days exploring some of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive and boutique ports? The answer, doing it while cruising aboard Oceania Cruises’ sleek and elegantly charming Sirena®. Elegance, luxury, uncompromised quality, these are the hallmarks of the Oceania cruise onboard experience, which guests can expect. The Sirena® exudes the perfect blend of small ship luxury and timeless style, and all the comforts of home and more. Join us for this special sailing, and during your travel you’ll be pampered onboard and be enriched through in-depth exploration of this magnificent region of the Mediterranean. Enjoy exploring iconic marquee ports, as well as some off-the-beaten track destinations including Venice, Sicily, Amalfi/Positano, Rome (Civitavecchia), and Portofino, Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco and Corsica, France; Igoumenitsa and Cephalonia, Greece; Kotor, Montenegro and Split, Croatia. Let yourself be carried away to the colorful facades of the French Riviera and Amalfi Coast and to lovely Dalmatia and multifaceted Corsica.
DENALI & GOLD RUSH FEVER
with Holland America Line
August 4 - 20, 2023
Join AAA on this Alaska and the Canadian Yukon cruisetour for
the best of both worlds: an award-winning Alaska cruise through glacier-studded waters plus an opportunity to visit key destinations such as Anchorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and Whitehorse in the
heart of Alaska, and the Klondike region. Step aboard the luxurious McKinley Explorer® domed railcar and enjoy the wilderness scenery as it slips by. A three-night stay at Denali National Park affords plenty of time to enjoy the park and a Tundra Wilderness Tour for sightings of Alaska’s Big Five: grizzlies, moose and caribou, Dall sheep and wolves. Venture into the Canadian Yukon, where the frontier spirit is strong. Pan for gold in Dawson City and retrace the steps of prospectors
on the Chilkoot trail. Ride the renowned White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad to a historic mountain pass. Truly a bucket list trip, this special cruisetour provides the very best of Alaska and the Canadian Yukon – and you won’t want to miss any of it.
7-NIGHT END OF SUMMER CANADA
& NEW ENGLAND CRUISE
with Norwegian Cruise Line
August 27 – September 3, 2023
Celebrate summer one last time, before the fall season begins, on this round-trip voyage to the New England states and Maritime Provinces. This coastal cruise encompasses popular ports of call, including Bar Harbor and Portland, Maine; St John, New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Whether you seek rugged coastlines, lighthouses, fishing fleets, historic waterfronts, historic military forts, or shoreline walking paths, you are on the right voyage. Sail with Norwegian Cruise Line aboard their Norwegian Escape® and savor cruising with premier service, accommodations, dining, and entertainment.
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