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EXPLORING RHODES, THE AEGEAN ROSE
The historically steeped port cities of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea hold a deep fascination for travelers. On a seafaring voyage of discovery, each port presents intriguingly diverse images and experiences – and each etches a lasting impression in the heart and soul of the new admirer. Rhodes, Greece is one such island.
Rhodes is blessed with perpetual sunshine and constant, gentle winds. This has been a favorite resort as far back as the days of Julius Caesar and Cicero. Today, it is internationally recognized as much for its cosmopolitan flare as for its antiquity.
The present day city of Rhodes is a medieval/ modern amalgam. Arriving by cruise ship or ferry, the first sight of the island is of the great walls of the medieval city built by the Crusaders. The Old Town of Rhodes is, in fact, one of the world’s best-preserved medieval cities. Its massive fortifications can best be seen by walking the ramparts of the city walls.
Outside the city walls, the new town presents
a contrasting picture with its broad tree-lined avenue, shops, beachside resort hotels, casinos and nightclubs. Aside from its pristine beaches, Rhodes is known for its great shopping. There are good buys to be found in jewelry, leather, carpets, ceramics and handicrafts. When you’re weary of shopping, stroll around Mandráki, a small marina
with Rhodian deer statues at its entrance and surrounding windmills; it is an experience not to
be missed. On the other side of the city, you can visit Rodíni Park, with its strutting peacocks, streams and paths amid oleander bushes, cypress, maple and pine trees. Rodíni is said to be the site of the famous School of Rhetoric, where prominent Greeks and Romans, including Julius Caesar, Cato the Younger, Cicero, Pompey, Brutus, Cassius and Marc Antony studied.
Around the island, there are numerous archaeological sites to explore – the acropolis of
Lindos being one of the most frequented. The acropolis stands on a flat-topped cliff that drops sheer to the sea far below and overlooks the pretty village of Lindos with its tiny harbor.
Rhodes is a port of call on many Aegean and eastern Mediterranean cruise ship itineraries, and it’s little wonder. Sometimes referred to as the “Island
of Roses,” it is one of the most picturesque Greek islands. Windmills create the perfect backdrop for white-washed buildings, flowering hillsides, and the blue Aegean Sea, which sparkles brilliantly under the golden rays of the sun.
VIKING STAR & VIKING SEA IN SANTORINI
REINVENTING OCEAN CRUISING
EMPIRES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Venice to Athens • 10 days • From $2,999 Per Person
CITIES OF ANTIQUITY & THE HOLY LAND
Rome to Athens with Mykonos,
Heraklion & Jerusalem • 15 Days • From $2,999 Per Person
See your AAA Northampton County Travel Agent & receive $250 shipboard credit per stateroom.
Call 610.258.2371 | www.aaanc.com
*Note: $250 per stateroom AAA Member Benefit shipboard credit offer is available to AAA members on Viking Ocean Cruises itineraries. Shipboard credits can only be applied when booked directly by AAA travel agent. This offer is only valid on 2016/17 ocean cruise itineraries and combinable with group rates, early booking discounts, past passenger discounts, refer a friend credits and future cruise vouchers. Offer is not combinable with interline and wholesale bookings. Onboard credit has no cash value. Valid only for Viking Ocean Cruises sailings. Empires of the Mediterranean price based on CAT V2, select Mar, 2017 Viking Ocean Cruise Ship sailings. Cities of Antiquity & the Holy
Land prices based on CAT V2, select Nov, 2017 Viking Ocean Cruise Ship sailings. Cruise fares listed are for cruise and cruisetour only in US dollars, per person and fares/discount offers are based on double occupancy. Prices are based on lowest price at time of print and are subject to change without notice. 2-for-1 cruise and international air discounts are considered a single offer. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request offer EBD at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 7/1/16, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Referral Rewards. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions apply; see Passenger Ticket Contract at vikingcruises.com/oceans. CST#2052644-40
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cruisers closer to the sea with a sea-level promenade... all while visiting the most stunning Caribbean destinations.
MSC Seaside is designed for the whole family with modular staterooms, kids-only restaurants, the most interactive aquapark at sea, and kids 11 and under cruise for FREE as the 3rd / 4th guest in a stateroom.
Contact AAA Northampton County to book your cruise today!
Call (610) 258-2371 • Click AAANC.com Visit 3914 Hecktown Road, Easton, PA 18045
*Rates are USD, per person, double occupancy, cruise-only valid for new retail bookings for U.S. and Canadian residents. Rate shown is for a Category I1 to YC3 Only sailing aboard MSC Seaside. Interior Bella, Interior Fantastica staterooms & Interior Wellness will receive $50 per person (max $100 per stateroom),Ocean View Bella, Ocean View Fantastica & Ocean View Wellness will receive $75 per person (max $150 per stateroom), Balcony Bella, Balcony Fantastica & Balcony Wellness will receive $100 per person (max $200 per stateroom), Aurea will receive $150 per person (max $300 per stateroom), and Yacht Club will receive $200 per person (max $400 per stateroom). Government fees and taxes (GFT) per person for all sailing guests are additional. Offer is capacity-controlled, subject to availability, cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. MSC Cruises reserves the right to pass on any fuel surcharge without prior notice to all guests. MSC Cruises reserves the right to refuse to honor any prices/sailings that are erroneously printed or quoted. Other restrictions may apply. Ask for MSC Seaside Sale” when booking. Offer Expires September 5, 2016. Ship’s registry: Panama.
EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF CRUISING ON THE HOTTEST NEW SHIP
MSC
SEASIDE
7-NIGHT CARIBBEAN CRUISES
$589 pp
$400
FARES
FROM *
SHIPBOARD CREDIT
PER STATEROOM
KIDS 11 & UNDER SAIL
UP TO
+
FREE
FALL 2016
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