Page 12 - AAA Northway – AAA Now! – Winter 2017
P. 12
TRAVE
L
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.
AAA mEmBEr CHoiCE VACATioNS
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.
Per person 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
4 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 Northway 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: $1,290
AAA Northway Benefit: $25 per person onboard credit and AAA Northway Host.*
HollAND AmEriCA liNE
7-Day Canada and New England Discovery
September 1-8, 2018
Sail from Boston, MA to Montreal, CAN on the ms Veendam
Visit Bar Harbor, ME; Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, PEI; Cruising Gulf of St. Lawrence; Quebec City; St. Lawrence River Cruising; Montreal, Canada
From $1,099.
AAA Northway Benefit: $25 per person onboard credit and
AAA Host*.
Motorcoach from Halfmoon to Boston, from Montreal: $150 pp.
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 pp 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*.
iNSiGHT VACATioNS
Best of italy
September 12 - 23, 2018
A showcase of Italy’s grandest attractions, including saintly Assisi, dramatic Venice, Renaissance Florence and the coastal splendors of Capri.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
∙ Rome: Gain VIP entrance into the Vatican Museums and enjoy a special private viewing of the Bramante Stairs before being confronted by the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
∙ Rome: Sightsee the local way with a leisurely passeggiata through the backstreets, where a friend in Rome will explain how modern life takes place around ancient treasures.
∙ Florence: Gain a fascinating insight into the work of Michelangelo’s masterpiece statue, David, with a Renaissance art expert during your visit to the Accademia Museum.
∙ Venice: Enjoy a traditional gondola for a serenade.
∙ Assisi: Find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of medieval Europe with a Local Expert.
∙ Isle of Capri: Cruise to this famous isle. In unique style, ascend by open-top taxi and return to the port by funicular.
ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
∙ Rome: Enjoy a private guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica.
∙ Pompeii: A walk with a Local Expert through the extensive excavations reveals the daily life of Roman civilization.
∙ Assisi: See the Church of St. Mary of the Angels & the huge Basilica of St. Francis.
∙ Venice: Cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch. See St. Mark’s Basilica, bell tower, clock tower, Doges’ Palace and Bridge of Sighs.
∙ Pisa: See the Cathedral, Baptistery and ‘Leaning Tower’.
∙ Florence: During your guided walking tour, see the Cathedral, belltower, ‘Gates of Paradise’ on the Baptistery and visit Signoria Square. Witness a leather-work demonstration.
Save 10% ($347.50 per person/double) if paid in full by January 11, 2018. Regular Per Person Rates: Double $3,475; Single $4,405;
Triple $3,355. Airfare is additional.
AAA member Benefit: AAA Northway Host.*
roYAl CAriBBEAN iNTErNATioNAl
11-Night Eastern Caribbean
November 25 – December 6, 2018.
Sail round-trip from Cape Liberty, NJ on the Anthem of the Seas Visit San Juan, PR; St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Nevis; Antigua and St. Maarten
The most exotic islands await you in the southern Caribbean where you can cruise from Puerto Rico. Adventures are endless
in this area. Bask and relax at Magens Bay Beach in gorgeous St. Thomas, or stroll down the streets of Old San Juan and discover the largest Spanish citadel in the New World. Experience the many cultures that make up these exotic islands with the cruise line that does it best.
From $1,099.
AAA member Benefit: $75 per stateroom onboard credit and AAA Northway Host*.
Round-trip Motorcoach to the pier from Halfmoon: $100 per person.
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
From The outback to the Glaciers
March 26 – April 15, 2018 • 21 Days
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
Per Person 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 • 8 Days
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.
12
WINTER 2017
Now!