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AAA NORThwAY SELECT VACATIONS
MEMBER APPRECIATION
VACATIONS
AAA Northway Member Appreciation Vacations combine the
best cruise lines and tour companies, exciting itineraries, valuable inclusions and the assistance of knowledgeable Travel Hosts. These special departures are perfect for both seasoned travelers and first- timers alike. From the first destination to the last, you’ll see more, do more, and experience more in wonderful locales. On your cruise or tour, you’ll meet fellow AAA travelers, who may just become lifelong friends.
CUNARD LINE
12-Day Eastern Caribbean
November 26 – December 8, 2017
Sails round trip from Brooklyn, NY on the Queen Mary 2.
Ports of Call: St Thomas, St Kitts, Barbados, Antigua and St. Maarten. A cruise to the Caribbean is arguably the best way to explore the dusting of islands that lie to the south of Florida. While they are collectively known for their sandy beaches and enviable weather, each island has its own distinct character, so to visit and contrast several on one holiday is a rewarding experience indeed.
From $1,699.
AAA Northway Benefit: Complimentary onboard gratuities ($138 per person value). AAA Northway Host*: Frank Cinella, Saratoga Travel Center Manager.
Round-trip motorcoach to the pier from Halfmoon: $125 per person.
PLEASANT hOLIDAYS
Discover hawaii Tour and Cruise
February 1 – 11, 2018
Highlights: Honolulu, Maui (Kahului), Hilo, Kona, Kauai, Arizona Memorial, Honolulu City Tour, Polynesian Cultural Center
A truly unique Hawaii land – and – sea vacation experience. With the magnificent Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America in Hawaii, you can island hop to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Island of Hawaii. Unpack once and enjoy the incredible shipboard amenities and services, while immersing yourself in the “aloha spirit” on your seven-day cruise.
From $3,640.
Includes: Airfare from Albany; airport, hotel and pier transfers; fresh flower lei greeting; 3 nights at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, ocean- view room, steps from famed Waikiki Beach; city tour with Pearl Harbor and Arizona Memorial; 7 nights Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America cruise accommodations; Polynesian Cultural Center; resort inclusions and porterage gratuities.
AAA Member Benefit: Choose ONE of the following: $50 onboard credit for a shore excursion per port, per stateroom or prepaid service charge or three specialty dining restaurants, which come with additional gratuities. AAA Northway Host*.
AAA MEMBER ChOICE VACATIONS
Tropical Costa Rica
February 22 – March 2, 2018
Highlights: San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges Tour, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cooking Demonstration, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero, National Theatre Luxuriate at a resort for two nights in Tamarindo Beach, known for
its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. Spend two nights in Monteverde’s fascinating cloud forest. Experience the forest canopy on hanging bridges nature walk. Explore part of the 20,000-acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a river-boat adventure. Relax in the mineral-rich waters of the hot springs with views of Arenal Volcano. Double $3,099; Single $3,649; Triple $3,069.
Includes air from Albany, air taxes and fees, 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners, transfers & AAA Northway Host*.
AAA Member Discount: $50 per person.
3-Night Jungle Adventure Extension: Enhance your trip to Costa Rica with an exciting soft-adventure to Tortuguero National Park, the Amazon of Costa Rica. $499 per person/double.
BRITISh LANDSCAPES wITh hIGhCLERE
featuring England, Scotland and wales
April 6 – 16, 2018
Highlights: London, Highclere Castle, Virgin Trains East Coast, York, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District, North Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge, Cotswolds
Sleep in a historic castle. Lose yourself in the real-life world of "Downton Abbey" during a visit to Highclere Castle. Soak up the pastoral landscapes of the Cotswolds. Walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare and enjoy dinner at Hall’s Croft, a 400-year- old Shakespearean family home. Explore London and Edinburgh. Experience the wonder of Stonehenge.
Book by September 7, 2017 and save $100 per person:
Per person Rates: Double $4,199 Single $4,999.
Regular Rates: Double $4,299; Single $5,099
Included in Price: Round-trip air from Albany Airport, air taxes and fees/ surcharges, 9 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, Hotel Transfers and AAA Northway host*.
AAA Member Discount: $50 per person.
hOLLAND AMERICA LINE
7-Day Bermuda
June 9 – 16, 2018
Sail round trip from Boston, MA on the ms Veendam
Four days docked in centrally located Hamilton, Bermuda
Relax and enjoy a charming, sun-drenched island. Imagine gorgeous beaches with pink sand as soft as powdered sugar, impeccably manicured golf courses overlooking the sea, an old town district with a decidedly British flavor, and the perfect balance of posh formality and joie de vivre.
From $999.
AAA Member Benefit: $25 per person onboard credit & AAA host*. Round-trip motorcoach from Halfmoon to Boston: $150 per person.
PRINCESS CRUISES
AAA Exclusive Alaska Cruisetour 14S
Denali Explorer
July 7 – 18, 2018
Tour first and then depart Whittier to Vancouver on the Coral Princess 4-night Land Tour followed by a 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers on the Coral Princess includes:
• 2 nights at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge; 1 night at
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge; 1 night in Anchorage
• Natural History Tour in Denali National Park
• Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service
• 4 meals on land tour: Music of Denali Dinner Theater, breakfast at
King Salmon Restaurant, dinner at 20,320 Restaurant and
breakfast at Mountain View Restaurant
• Cruise to Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway,
Juneau and Ketchikan
Cruisetour from $2,608. Group Airfare: TBA.
AAA Northway Member Benefit: $25 per person onboard credit and AAA Northway host*.
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
First Passage to the west
September 2 – 9, 2018
Adventure in the Canadian Rockies! This journey brings you to the stunning mountain towns of Banff and Lake Louise, with a trip to the Columbia Icefields and a helicopter tour through the soaring peaks of the Rockies. Activities & Tours: Vancouver Lookout, Yoho Park Tour, Icefields Parkway Tour including Ice Explorer, Banff to Calgary Tour including Banff Gondola, free day in Banff, Panoramic Helicopter Flight-seeing and Calgary Tower Dining: 6 Breakfasts, 2 lunches,
2 dinners Travel & Transport: 2 days Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service, rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Lake Louise, luggage handling and National Park Pass Accommodations: 7 night’s hotel including 2 nights at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Book by December 15 to receive all inclusions, $390 per person value. Double $3,908; Single $5,224. Airfare is additional.
AAA Member Benefit: Onboard host gratuities, $100 per person to spend on merchandise onboard the train and AAA Northway host*.
RIVER CRUISES
VIKING RIVER CRUISES
8-Day Rhine Getaway
June 12 – 19, 2018
Basel to Amsterdam on the Viking Ingvi
Highlights: Basel, Switzerland; Breisach, Germany; Strasbourg, France; Heidelberg & Rüdesheim, Germany; Koblenz, Germany; Cologne, Germany; Kinderdijk, The Netherlands; Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Explore the Black Forest at an open-air museum and spend time in picturesque Colmar. Discover the various culinary traditions of Alsace. Overlook the Rhine from Germany’s best preserved medieval castle. Turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine — little wonder that the Rhine is one of Europe’s best- loved rivers. From Basel and Cologne to Amsterdam, this 8-day journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
From $3,174 per person/double occupancy.
AAA Member Benefit: $125 per person onboard credit. GUIDED TOURS
AAA MEMBER ChOICE VACATIONS
This overlooked destination is an amazing gem!
Sunny Portugal with Optional Madeira Island Post Tour Extension March 16 – 25, 2018
Highlights: Cascais, Lisbon, Fado Dinner Show, Sintra, Obidos, Fatima, Evora, Monsaraz, Alentejo Countryside Stay, Sagres, Lagos, Faro, Algarve, Cork Factory, Azeitao, 2 Winery Tours, 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Book by September 18, 2017 and save $250 per person:
Per person Rates: Double $2,999; Single $3,299. Regular Rates: Double $3,249; Single $3,549.
Included in Price: Round-trip air from Albany Airport, air taxes/ surcharges, 8 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners and Hotel transfers.
AAA Member Discount: $50 per person.
Optional 5 Days Madeira Island Post Tour Extension: $1,249 per person, double, land & air inclusive.
From The Outback To The Glaciers
March 26 – April 15, 2018
Highlights: Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier Region, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt. Cook National Park, Dine with a New Zealand Family
Book by September 28, 2017 and save $400 per person:
Per Person Rates: Double $7,999 Single $9,799.
Regular Rates: Double $8,399; Single $10,199.
Included in Price: Round-trip air from Albany Airport, air taxes/ surcharges, 18 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 9 Dinners and Hotel transfers. AAA Member Discount: $50 per person.
Canyon Country featuring Arizona & Utah
May 24 – 31, 2018
Highlights: Scottsdale, Oak Creek Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Choice of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park or Canyon Adventure Cruise, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Las Vegas
Book by November 24, 2017 and save $120 per person:
Per person Rates: Double $2,999 Single $3,749.
Regular Rates: Double $3,119; Single $3,869.
Included in Price: Round-trip air from Albany Airport, air taxes/ surcharges, 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners & Hotel transfers.
AAA Vacations® Complimentary Inclusion: Receive a $50 credit to use toward the optional tour of your choice.
AAA Member Discount: $50 per person.
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