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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 Discoveries cruises and tours currently scheduled for 2018 and 2019 is highlighted here and even more are listed on pages 12 and 13 of this issue of AAA Now! Our complete slate of currently available upcoming trips for 2018 through 2020 is listed, along with access to digital brochures, on AAA.com/Travel. Look for related destination articles in this issue of AAA Now!
Most of 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 a tour.
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Spectacular South Africa Culture & Nature Hosted by WHP580’s RJ Harris
January 10 – 22, 2019
Take a walk on the wild side – and the cultural side – on this guided tour around the country of South Africa. Begin in Johannesburg, where Nelson Mandela championed peace and equality among South Africa’s diverse citizenry. Head to Kruger National Park for a safari drive in search
of the Big Five – elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino who roam among impala, zebra and giraffe. Featherbed Nature Reserve reveals its unique local flora and fauna. Visit an ostrich farm and indigenous gardens. Travel along the southern coastline to tour Cape Town and overlook
its handsome harbor from high atop Table Mountain. Taste award-winning wines while viewing vast vineyards. The Cape Peninsula is home to penguins parading along Boulder Beach near the southern tip of Africa. Victoria Falls and Dubai are two logical optional extensions to this tour.
Southeast Coast & Bahamas Cruise January 24 – February 2, 2019
Escape winter’s weather with ease. Just board AAA’s transfer motor coach in Central PA and set sail from Baltimore aboard Royal Caribbean’s popular Grandeur
of the Seas®. Your route to the sunny South takes you to Charleston, South Carolina, for a charming city of graceful gardens and historic homes. Port Canaveral, Florida, is your gateway to Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach, or a day at Orlando’s world-famous theme parks. Miami has South Beach’s Art Deco District, the Miracle Mile, and access to the Everglades. The Bahamas beckons you to its beaches, boutiques and aquatic activities at two exciting ports of call: the private island of CocoCay and the capital city of Nassau. Two days of fun at sea bring you back to Baltimore for a convenient return home.
Irish Odyssey
March 7 – 19, 2019
Touring the Emerald Isle is the ultimate way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Get your Irish on while circling the entire island, beginning in Dublin. Travel through the Wicklow Mountains to Rossborough mansion and Kildare for a farmhouse visit. On to Waterford, famous for crystal, and Blarney – renowned for a kissing stone. Ride around the Ring of Kerry and be amazed by trained sheep dogs;
ride in a jaunting cart to Ross Castle in Killarney. Rocky headlands of the Dingle Peninsula lead you to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and misty lake views near Kylemoor Abbey. Stories are told at the massive hexagonal rocks of the Giant’s Causeway and Belfast’s Titanic exhibit center;
a guided walk at Newgrange reveals ancient sites and legends. An Irish step-dancing performance caps your stay at Cabra Castle on St. Patrick’s Day.
Caribbean Impressions Cruise
March 26 – April 2, 2019
Cruise in unusual style on an unusual voyage. Transfer from Central PA and fly to Miami for your boarding on Oceania Cruises’ delightful Riviera. Service is superb,
with 800 staff serving only 1,250 passengers. Cruise to Honduras’ island of Roatan for spectacular snorkeling
or diving in shallow reefs, or restful beautiful beaches. Guatemala’s port of Santo Tomas leads to the Mayan archaeological site of Quirigua and ancient carved
stele stones; take a trip to jungle-bound Tikal and its spectacular Mayan temples. Belize’s Harvest Caye offers relaxation or adventure in a 75-acre paradise of lush landscape with exotic wildlife and local culture. Cuba’s capital of Havana is the door to this once-mysterious country’s soul. Sultry rhythms surround you when viewing Cuban art and architecture, riding in classic cars, sipping a tropical drink, and meeting captivating citizens.
Splendid Sicily
March 30 – April 8, 2019
The “toe” of Italy’s “boot” points right at the Island of Sicily. Although Italians, Sicilians proudly point out their distinctions from mainlanders. Your tour begins in the capital, Palermo, replete with architectural masterpieces in Moorish, Norman and Baroque styles; taste traditional foods at an open-air market. Visit the village of Corleone, namesake of "The Godfather" film family. Tread the
medieval streets of seaside Cefalu, home to a magnificent cathedral. A country chef treats you to samples from ancestral recipes featuring a family farm’s ricotta cheese and locally grown produce. Visit Greek ruins at the Valley of Temples before traveling to the stunning Ionian Coast to stay in Taormina, where a Greek theatre, a domed cathedral and public gardens overlook the sea. Tour hilltop villages, including historic Savoca, a site for filming "The Godfather." Siracusa is a treasure chest of ancient Greek archaeology; Neapolis features Greek and Roman antiquities. Bid arrivederci to Sicily while local musicians serenade you during a farewell dinner.
St. Lucia
Southern Caribbean Cruise
April 6 – 18, 2019
Celebrate your survival through drab, dark winter with
a convenient cruise to the colorful Caribbean. Begin by boarding AAA’s transfer motor coach in Central PA to set sail from Baltimore aboard Royal Caribbean’s popular Grandeur of the Seas®. After a few days of fun at sea, you
are in the heart of the islands in the sun. St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, shares its stories of sugar mills and plantations with tastings of rums; rainforest preserves provide opportunities for active adventures. Antigua’s maritime history is on view at Nelson’s Dockyard; go snorkeling from a sailing catamaran or kayaking among natural islets frequented by flying fish and sea turtles.
St. Lucia, famous for its dramatic twin volcanic peaks,
lush rainforests and unspoiled beaches, also offers tours
of banana plantations, fishing villages and soaks in hot springs. St. Kitts features fortresses and once-grand estates that tell the tales of colonial history. St. Maarten/St. Martin is a Dutch/French blend of cultures, cuisines and beach life; the butterfly farm is fabulous!
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