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of the kind of unique experiences this
guided vacation provides. Navigating
by boat through the red rock canyons
framing Lake Powell sets the stage for
viewing the Grand Canyon, one of the
seven wonders of the world. Members
are treated to an extra complimentary
AAA Vacations® experience-a
chance to either go white-water
rafting or take a leisurely float on the
Snake River, a highlight of any visit to
Grand Teton National Park.

IMAGES: PIPER WARLICK, NEIL BOYD, AMY RAYCROFT

BEST OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL
The many connections between Spain
and Portugal, from history to
gastronomy and viticulture, become
apparent on this 16-day exploration
of the Iberian Peninsula. This sensory
vacation leads you from the orange
blossom-scented air of Valencia to the
staccato rhythms of Flamenco
dancers in Seville. Honey-colored
cathedrals and ancient plazas set the
stage as you journey back in time in
cities like Toledo, the former capital
of Spain; Porto, the epicenter of Port
wine production; and Barcelona, with
its lively La Rambla thoroughfare and
signature Gaudí architecture. See for
yourself the gilded Montserrat
Basilica, home to the famed wooden
Black Madonna, on a complimentary
AAA Vacations® excursion. Dine late
in the evening, Spanish style, in
intimate family-owned restaurants.
Well-paced excursions allow you to
wander the Moorish Alhambra palace,
join pilgrims flocking to Fatima or
sample Spanish cava at an open-air
market. With every detail tended to
and plenty of time to explore on your
own, you can immerse yourself in
making memories.

Pack your bags!

Your guide will do the rest.

From client anecdotes to personal experiences,
AAA Travel Specialists share their stories about
the benefits of guided vacations.
"One of my clients, who is very welltraveled, treats her grandchildren to a trip
of their choice for their 10th birthday. This
year, however, two grandchildren went on
the trip, so she opted for a guided vacation (her very first) in Hawaii instead of
playing tour guide herself. The quality
time she was able to spend enjoying her
grandchildren, instead of organizing
during the trip, made her a true believer
in the benefits of guided vacations."
-KARA VINSON, SHARON CORNERS, N.C.

"During a recent guided vacation, a client
was scheduled to visit a national park.
Unfortunately, the parks were closed
that week, but the tour guide made sure
they had an equally exciting experience
without any added effort for the client by
redirecting the group to a nearby state
park, Antelope Canyon."
-BETH RACKHAM, WAKE FOREST, N.C.

"I traveled on a guided vacation to the
Canadian Rockies last September. We
spent a day exploring the Columbia
Icefield Glacier. When we were leaving,
our guide pointed out bighorn sheep,
and we were able to take plenty of
pictures. If I had been navigating, I may
have been too worried about where I was
headed next to really live in the moment
and capture the experience on camera."
-HOLLY SMITH, GREENVILLE, S.C.

Ready to take a guided vacation? Call 1-800-750-5386 or visit your AAA office to speak with a
AAA Travel Specialist. To find the office nearest you, visit AAA.com/offices.

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