experience the best of europe
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experience the best of europe
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF EUROPE WITH OUR BEST VALUES MAY-JUN, 2015 EDITION WHY BOOK A VACATION WITH AAA TRAVEL? Here or abroad, do more and worry less on your next vacation. Plan and book it with AAA Travel. Only we can offer you extras you can’t find — or get — anywhere else: ■ ■ Upgrades and perks including Champagne in your stateroom on cruises, priority check-in, fast passes at theme parks, room upgrades and more. ■ ■ ■ Savings and discounts on rental cars, theme parks hotels and retailers when you’re traveling. One-of-a-kind experiences and special access like private tours, backstage passes to exhibits and specialty cruises. A network of expert AAA Travel Consultants with insider knowledge of hidden gems that can transform vacations from “just another trip” into the “best time ever.” The buying power of 55 million AAA Members — to stretch your vacation dollars further ■ AAA Vacations® trips that offer even more value and come with even more “extras.” Expect Something More with AAA Travel! *Extras vary by cruise or tour departure. Visit AAA.com/AAAVacations for complete details. On a Celebrity Cruises vacation, how you get there is just as important as where you go! Every moment of your vacation will be measured by just how far it takes you from the ordinary. That's modern luxury. EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN / CELEBRITY REFLECTION® From $1,599 ■ 11 nights just $146 a night ■ Departs Oct 12, 2015 Sail roundtrip from Civitavecchia (Rome) aboard the Celebrity Reflection and visit Sicily, Mykonos, Athens, Ephesus and Naples. Onboard, enjoy outdoor grilling at the Lawn Club Grill, take an art class at the Art Studio or experience one of the many Specialty Dining venues. SPAIN & CANARY ISLANDS / CELEBRITY ECLIPSE® From $1,664 ■ 11 nights just $152 a night ■ Departs Oct 21, 2015 Sail roundtrip from Southampton, UK aboard the Celebrity Eclipse and visit Vigo (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Gran Canaria and Tenerife (Canary Islands), Funchal (Portugal) and La Coruna (Spain). Explore famous villages, historic areas and landmarks, plus a UNESCO World Heritage Site. EXCLUSIVE FOR AAA MEMBERS ■ Priority Check-in Up to $100 per stateroom onboard credit (Combinable with one other Celebrity Cruise promotion) ■ ITALY & THE GREEK ISLES / CELEBRITY EQUINOX® From $1,649 ■ 12 nights just $138 a night ■ Departs Oct 15, 2015 Sail roundtrip from Barcelona aboard the Celebrity Equinox and enjoy everything from black sand beaches to a tour of the Vatican Museum as you visit cities including Rome, Amalfi, Santorini, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Athens, and Valetta, Malta. Call or visit AAA Travel (see back cover) Visit AAA.com/TravelAgent for the AAA Travel Consultant nearest you Visit AAA.com/iTravelAdvisor to make an online appointment ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL® Escape to Europe with the cruise line voted Best Cruise Line Overall by Travel Weekly's Reader's Choice Awards 12 years running MEDITERRANEAN VENICE / VISION OF THE SEAS® From $1,833 ■ 11 nights just $167 a night ■ Departs Aug 8, 2015 Sail roundtrip from Barcelona to the historically rich and visually stunning countries of France, Italy and Montenegro. Along the way, enjoy our five all-new dining experiences, new outdoor poolside movie screen, VitalitySM Spa, adultsonly Solarium pool and Casino Royale. GREEK ISLES / RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS® From $1,797 ■ 10 nights just $180 a night ■ Departs Sep 15, 2015 Sail roundtrip from Rome with visits to the iconic towns of architecturally rich Greece and Turkey including Mykonos, Athens and Ephesus. On board, enjoy bungee trampolines that spring you sky high, a rock-climbing wall, interactive Splash Deck, VitalitySM Spa, adults-only Solarium pool and Casino Royale. NORWEGIAN FJORDS / SERENADE OF THE SEAS® From $1,449 ■ 13 nights just $112 a night ■ Departs Aug 22, 2015 Sail roundtrip from Denmark to the captivating towns of Norway including Stavanger, Bergen, Alesund, Geiranger and Kristiansand. As you sail, enjoy panoramic vistas and wide-open spaces, new stateroom amenities such as flatscreen TVs, new outdoor poolside movie screen and the VitalitySM Spa. EXCLUSIVE FOR AAA MEMBERS ■ Priority Check-in/Champagne on arrival ■ $50 per stateroom onboard credit EXTRAORDINARY CRUISE ADVENTURES Holland America Line invites you to experience the pleasures of mid-size cruising with spacious rooms, expansive views and elegant ambiance shared by few guests. MEDITERRANEAN & AEGEAN EXPLORER / MS PRINSENDAM EXCLUSIVE FOR AAA MEMBERS From $2,399 ■ 14 nights just $172 a night ■ Departs Sep 28, 2015 Sail from Barcelona to Athens with visits to Toulon & Calvi (France); Olbia, Rome & Naples (Italy); Durres (Albania); Kusadasi (Turkey); and Igoumenitsa, Itea, Katakolon, Patmos & Athens (Greece). Tour the Monastery of St. John in Patmos, architectural wonders in Rome and so much more. MEDITERRANEAN EMPIRES / MS NIEUW AMSTERDAM From $1,999 ■ 12 nights just $167 a night ■ Departs Sep 25, 2015 Whether you’re sightseeing, shopping or enjoying the local delicacies, there’s something for everyone on this cruise. Sail roundtrip from Venice to ports of call including Katakolon, Athens, Mytilene, Santorini & Kephalonia (Greece); and Istanbul & Kusadasi (Turkey). ■ Pinnacle Grill dinner (Passengers 1 & 2) ■ Exclusive Savor & Swirl Culinary Event ■ Holland America Line cookbook (one per stateroom) PASSAGE TO AMERICA / MS NIEUW AMSTERDAM From $999 ■ 13 nights just $77 a night ■ Departs Nov 2, 2015 Tour UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain including the Seville Cathedral before crossing the Atlantic for Florida. Begin your cruise in Barcelona then visit Alicante, Malaga & Cadiz (Spain); Ponta Delgada (Azores); and Ft. Lauderdale. Call or visit AAA Travel (see back cover) Visit AAA.com/TravelAgent for the AAA Travel Consultant nearest you Visit AAA.com/iTravelAdvisor to make an online appointment WITH REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES,® IT’S ALL INCLUDED! Experience the ultimate all-inclusive cruise vacation. WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN / SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER® From $9,999 ■ 15 nights just $667 a night ■ Departs Sep 30, 2015 Sail from Amsterdam to Barcelona with ports of call in Saint Malo, France; Brest, France; Bordeaux, France; Le Verdon, France; Bilbao, Spain; La Coruna, Spain; Porto (Oporto), Portugal; Lisbon, Portugal; and Cadiz (Seville), Spain aboard the Seven Seas Voyager® with its plentiful amenities and four main dining venues. WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN / SEVEN SEAS MARINER® From $7,599 ■ 15 nights just $507 a night ■ Departs Oct 21, 2015 Sail from Rome to Lisbon with ports of call in Florence, Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Toulon, France; Palamos, Spain; Barcelona, Spain; Valencia, Spain; and Cartagena, Spain aboard the Seven Seas Mariner®, catering to only 700 guests and a staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.6. EXCLUSIVE FOR AAA MEMBERS Complimentary Regent Choice Shore Excursion (first Passengers) ■ ■ IT’S ALL INCLUDED WITH REGENT! ■ From $6,599 ■ 8 nights just $825 a night ■ Departs Oct 23, 2015 Sail from Venice to Istanbul with ports of call in Split, Croatia; Santorini (Thira), Greece; Ephesus, Turkey; and Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece aboard the Seven Seas Voyager®, a trailblazer in the exclusive world of all-suite, all-balcony ships that exceeds even the loftiest expectations for luxury. 2-for-1 All Inclusive Fares ■ FREE Roundtrip Air (FREE Business Class Air for select European Voyages) ■ EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN / SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER® AAA Vacations® reception FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions FREE Luxury Hotel Package (Concierge Suites & Higher) ■ ■ FREE Specialty Restaurants FREE Unlimited Beverages, Fine Wines & Premium Spirits ■ ■ And More EXPLORE EUROPE IN TRULY ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY WITH UNIWORLD Everything is included in your European river cruise, from prepaid gratuities to all meals onboard with unlimited beverages, to fully-hosted excursions and more. EUROPEAN JEWELS / S.S. MARIA THERESA EXCLUSIVE FOR AAA MEMBERS From $6,999 ■ 14 nights just $500 a night ■ Select departures Oct-Nov, 2015 Uncover the true jewels of European history, culture and art as you embark on a perfectly paced European journey through four countries along three great rivers — the Danube, Main, and Rhine — and eight UNESCO World Heritage sites. Airport-to-hotel & hotel-to-ship transfers ■ ■ EUROPEAN HOLIDAY MARKETS / RIVER PRINCESS From $2,899 ■ 7 nights just $414 a night ■ Departs Dec 15, 2015 Delight in the festivities and merriment of the season at the magnificent holiday markets of Germany and Austria. Shop at Nuremberg's famed Christkindlesmarkt, enjoy a Dürnstein walking tour with exclusive mulled wine tasting, and an exclusive “Taste of Christmas” walking tour in Vienna. Complimentary pre-night hotel with breakfast ■ $125 – $250 Exclusive Member Benefit per person RHINE HOLIDAY MARKETS / S.S. ANTOINETTE From $2,899 ■ 7 nights just $414 a night ■ Departs Dec 20, 2015 Share in the joy of the season while cruising along the legendary Rhine through Switzerland, France and Germany. Discover the roots of many Christmas traditions as you explore some of Europe’s most charming towns and Christmas markets in Basel, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Cologne and others. Call or visit AAA Travel (see back cover) Visit AAA.com/TravelAgent for the AAA Travel Consultant nearest you Visit AAA.com/iTravelAdvisor to make an online appointment SEE EUROPE FROM THE INSIDE From insider moments like dining with locals to travel without the usual hassles, Trafalgar delivers authentic vacations with the perfect balance of free time and flexibility. GREAT ITALIAN CITIES EXCLUSIVE FOR AAA MEMBERS From $2,975 ■ 11 days just $271 a day ■ Departures May-Oct, 2015 Italy's greatest cities are in the spotlight on this relaxed pace tour of Venice, Florence and Rome. Enjoy Insider moments including meeting the family of Count Fulcis in their 15th century villa where the love story ‘Room with a View' was filmed, learning about olive oil production and dining with the family in their gardens. ■ ■ SPANISH WONDER From $2,025 ■ 10 days just $203 a day ■ Departures May-Oct, 2015 Explore every side of Andalusia, including its Moorish twist, and visit the principal Spanish cities of Madrid, Seville and Barcelona. Enjoy Insider moments such as visiting the maze-like La Boqueria market and sampling regional delicacies as your Local Specialist points out their favorite traders and tapas bars. BEST OF SWITZERLAND From $2,795 ■ 10 days just $280 a day ■ Departures May-Oct, 2015 Experience Switzerland at its best as you take in scenic lakeside towns, views of the Matterhorn and an Alpine journey to chic St. Moritz aboard the famous Bernina Express. Enjoy Insider moments like learning to cook tasty risotto from a local family as they show you their vineyard's garden and winery. $25 per person Optional Experiences voucher Visit to San Gimignano (Included with Great Italian Cities trip) Flamenco Evening in Seville (Included with Spanish Wonder trip) ■ ■ Folkloric Evening & Dinner (Included with Best of Switzerland trip) DELIVERING THE EXPERIENCES OF A LIFETIME® Insight puts you in the heart of your destination with cultural highlights at your doorstep. ® ® BEST OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL EXCLUSIVE FOR AAA MEMBERS From $3,625 ■ 16 days just $226 a day ■ Departures May-Oct, 2015 Enjoy an intriguing land vacation of ancient and contemporary wonders to discover the charms of Spain and Portugal. Tour the Rock of Gibraltar, Gaudi’s magnificent La Sagrada in Barcelona and journey to Fatima's great Basilica. ■ ■ COUNTRY ROADS OF BAVARIA, SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA From $3,850 ■ 13 days just $296 a day ■ Departures May-Sep, 2015 Encounter an intimate journey of discovery along vine-clad shores, through fortified towns and flower-filled meadows amidst stunning Alpine panoramas. Ride the famous Glacier Express, arrive at Neuschwanstein Castle in horse-drawn carriage and visit Mondsee to see the “Sound of Music” church. $25 per person optional excursion voucher Visit to Montserrat & Black Madonna Experience (Included with Spain & Portugal trip) ■ Visit to Eagle’s Nest (Included with Country Roads trip) Berlin Highlights (Included with Eastern Europe trip) ■ HIGHLIGHTS OF EASTERN EUROPE From $3,735 ■ 15 days just $249 a day ■ Departures May-Sep, 2015 From Vienna to Berlin, Warsaw to Budapest, this unique journey offers highlights of opulent palaces and austere monuments to the hard working, resilient people of Europe. Enter the “Iron Curtain” to find medieval charm, a rich culture infused with religious devotion and haunting reminders of World War II. Call or visit AAA Travel (see back cover) Visit AAA.com/TravelAgent for the AAA Travel Consultant nearest you Visit AAA.com/iTravelAdvisor to make an online appointment TAKING YOU PERSONALLY We understand your every travel need, so from all the planning to introducing you to our tight knit group of local friends along the way, leave your Ireland and Scotland vacation to us. ENCHANTING EMERALD ISLE GUIDED VACATION From $1,750 ■ 9 days just $195 a day ■ Departures May-Oct, 2015 Old-world Ireland comes to life as you travel around the Emerald Isle — from hearing the ‘upstairs, downstairs’ story of Strokestown Park to tasting freshlybaked scones at a traditional Irish Farm and exploring the Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Waterford and more. LOCALLY HOSTED VACATIONS: Enjoy the independence and excitement of exploring Ireland's most popular cities. Accompanied by the sage and often "witty" advice of local hosts, you'll travel by train from city to city and stay in hand-selected accommodations like B&Bs, castles, manors and hotels. Travel on your own, but never alone on Brendan's Locally Hosted Vacations, including: DUBLIN & KILLARNEY From $889 ■ 6 days just $149 a day ■ Departures Year-round 2015 –OR– DUBLIN, CORK, KILLARNEY & LIMERICK From $1,739 ■ 8 days just $217 a day ■ Departures Year-round 2015 EXCLUSIVE FOR AAA MEMBERS Enchanting Emerald Isle: Complimentary Pub Dinner in Killarney and $25 per person credit toward Optional Experiences Locally Hosted Vacations: $40 per person dining credit, and for trips $2,000 or more, an additional $40 per person discount EXPLORING EUROPE WITH DELTA VACATIONS IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3! Combine flights on Delta Air Lines with a hotel stay for incredible value. Earn credited flight miles and up to 7,500 bonus miles per person. AMALFI COAST, ITALY (HOTEL LA BUSSOLA) Pricing Varies with Trip Length ■ Departures throughout 2015 Boasting stunning views, Hotel La Bussola features terraces with wonderful panoramas, tastefully furnished guestrooms, a beautiful roof garden, Neapolitan inspired restaurant, American bar and a sun deck by the sea. Its unique location is perfect for exploring the beauty of the Amalfi Coast. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (NH AMSTERDAM CENTRE) Pricing Varies with Trip Length ■ Departures throughout 2015 NH Amsterdam Centre is conveniently located at lively Leidseplein Square and its nightlife, and is within walking distance of Vondelpark, Heineken Brewery, and the world-famous Rijksmuseum. The hotel features 230 airy, bright, comfortable rooms. ROME, ITALY (DOMUS ROMANA HOTEL) EXCLUSIVE FOR AAA MEMBERS ■ Save up to $100 per person (select vacations) ■ Continental breakfast and dinner included per person daily (included with Amalfi Coast trip 3/1-11/2/15) Free daily Continental breakfast and 7th night free per person (included with Rome trip 1/15-11/3/15) ■ Offers subject to change without notice; other restrictions may apply. Pricing Varies with Trip Length ■ Departures throughout 2015 Perfectly located in the historic center of Rome, the Domus Romana Hotel is a restored 17th-century convent that maintains its rich architectural details and original layout. It’s just a 3-minute walk to Piazza Barberini, and just beyond, Via Veneto, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and Piazza Repubblica. Call or visit AAA Travel (see back cover) Visit AAA.com/TravelAgent for the AAA Travel Consultant nearest you Visit AAA.com/iTravelAdvisor to make an online appointment THE 2015 AAA VACATIONS CATALOG IS NOW AVAILABLE! ® To request your complimentary copy, call or visit your AAA Travel Consultant. For the AAA Travel Consultant nearest you, call: Michigan.....................................................1-800-878-9192 Illinois or Indiana....................................1-866-968-7222 ■ Wisconsin...................................................1-800-636-5600 ■ North Dakota.............................................1-800-342-4254 ■ Nebraska....................................................1-800-222-6327 ■ Minnesota or Iowa..................................1-800-222-1333 ■ Florida, Georgia or Tennessee............1-877-222-5024 ■ Visit AAA.com/TravelAgent for the AAA Travel Consultant nearest you ■ Visit AAA.com/iTravelAdvisor to make an online appointment For a detailed listing of applicable terms and conditions for our featured vacations, please see your AAA Travel Consultant or visit AAA.com/Terms5 General Terms and Conditions: All rates are subject in US Dollars and are per person, based on double occupancy for select travel dates, are tour and cruise only (unless otherwise noted), include non-discountable amounts and are subject to change and availability. Rates noted do not include airfare (unless otherwise noted). Travel must be booked through AAA Travel to receive savings and AAA Exclusives. Included AAA Amenities are based on the first two passengers in a shared stateroom. Itinerary and exclusive amenities are capacity controlled, based on minimum number of passengers traveling together and may be modified, withdrawn or cancelled without prior notice. Cruise lines have the right to impose a fuel surcharge according to the individual cruise line guidelines. AAA Member benefits are valid for AAA members only and restrictions may apply. For complete details on member benefits and special offer restrictions along with lists of applicable departures, contact your local AAA Travel Consultant. Any noted promotions are valid for new bookings only made through specified promotion dates, are accurate at time of printing, are subject to exception, cancellations, restrictions, and can be withdrawn or substituted without prior notice. Prices, taxes, rules and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions apply. The Auto Club Group is not responsible for errors or omissions in the printing of this advertisement. Visit AAA.com/terms5 for complete terms and conditions. 15-TR-0437