AMERICA
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beautiful For years, we have been taking travelers on extraordinary journeys across this great land. There are many things that inspire our guests to come and explore America and we’ve come to understand that it’s not so much where we travel, but why. What sight do you want to see? What promise will you fulfill? What part of yourself do you wish to complete?
Why do you travel? 2
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from sea to shining sea The American landscape is so many things. It’s vast expanses of sky and endless seas of blue. It’s red rock deserts, fertile fields and boundless beaches. It’s horizons, hillsides and plains. It’s neon-lit cities that glow all night. It rises up to greet you with all of its wonderful grandeur and presents you with the sights that have shaped the American experience since the very beginning. It’s overwhelming and awesome. It’s bold and diverse.
It’s America the Beautiful.
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Expertise AAA MCV’s Tour Managers are the best trained and most respected in the world! Drawing on their own rich backgrounds and extensive training, these travel aficionados are at your service every step of the way. (Call for details.)
Travel Protection Our industry-leading, worryfree travel protection plan offers you a full refund unlike many plans that only offer a voucher. Cancel for any reason right up to the day prior to departure. (Call for details.)
Private Sedan Service Open your tour the right way and leave the hassle of getting to the airport behind. Enjoy round trip home to airport sedan service. It’s the perfect way to begin (and end) your journey. (Call for details.)
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INCLUSIVE TOURING Each journey is carefully designed so that you get more on tour. In the end, you are left relaxed, but with the joy and satisfaction of having done it all!
What’s Included: • A professionally planned itinerary • 4-star accommodations • The services of a professional tour manager
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• Expert local guides who provide insider knowledge • Unparalleled sightseeing • Enriching cultural experiences • Comfortable on-tour transportation • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling • Attraction and museum entrance fees • Wifi available on tour
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Must-See Sights & Immersive Experiences Our inclusive itineraries combine all the iconic “must-sees” with immersive experiences to create a richer portrait of the destination.
The itinerary was excellent. We were busy with interesting and exciting excursions and activities much of the time, yet we also had a bit of down time to digest the experiences. Our tour manager was absolutely the best.
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Accommodations & Culinary Inclusions Accommodations and cuisine are hand-selected and carefully planned to best fit your inclusive itinerary and often become destination highlights of their own.
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Great variety of things to see and do. Very nice selection of hotels. I personally like multiple nights in the same hotel.
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America’s Cowboy Country (see pages 12, 13)
National Parks of America (see pages 10, 11)
Hawaiian Adventure
The Colorado Rockies
(see pages 20, 21)
(see pages 16, 17)
Painted Canyons of the West (see pages 14, 15)
Pacific Northwest & California (see pages 18 ,19)
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see what’s INSIDE
Spotlight on New York City (see pages 34, 35)
National Parks of America ...................................10, 11 America’s Cowboy Country..................................12, 13 Painted Canyons of the West..............................14, 15 Islands of New England (see pages 32, 33)
Heritage of America (see pages 30, 31)
Spotlight on Washington, D.C. (see pages 28, 29)
The Colorado Rockies..............................................16, 17 Pacific Northwest & California...........................18, 19 Hawaiian Adventure...............................................20, 21 America’s Music Cities..........................................22, 23 Southern Charm.......................................................24, 25 Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains.......................................26, 27
Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains (see pages 26, 27)
Spotlight on Washington, D.C...........................28, 29 Southern Charm (see pages 24, 25)
Heritage of America...............................................30, 31 Islands of New England.......................................32, 33 Spotlight on New York City.................................34, 35
America’s Music Cities (see pages 22, 23)
Like what you see? There’s more to explore online! Visit AAA.com/mcv for more of America’s treasures. 9
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NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA Starting at $3,999* 12 days • 17 meals | May - October 2019 (Call for specific dates)
It’s often said that America’s National Parks are the very embodiment of the American spirit. Having taken in the five incredible parks on this journey, you‘ll come to fully understand what it means to be made in America.
Meet Native Americans and learn about their fascinating and colorful culture. 10
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The vast treasures of the American West
Enjoy an evening of cowboy entertainment during a two-night stay in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
HIGHLIGHTS Scottsdale • Grand Canyon • Lake Powell • Zion • Bryce Canyon • Salt Lake City • Jackson Hole • Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks • Old Faithful • Sheridan • Bighorn Mountains • Crazy Horse Memorial • Mount Rushmore
Bryce Canyon | Utah
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AMERICA’S COWBOY COUNTRY Starting at $2,899* 8 days • 10 meals | May - September 2019 (Call for specific dates)
You’re so glad you saddled up and hit the trail for this Wild West adventure. Soaking in the atmosphere, you feel like a kid again pretending to be a real cowboy moseying through cowboy country.
Check off one of life’s must-dos with the thrill of seeing Old Faithful erupt. 12
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A Great American Adventure Feel like a real cowboy while exploring the town of Deadwood, where gold, gambling and gunpowder once reigned supreme.
HIGHLIGHTS National Museum of Wildlife Art • Grand Tetons • Yellowstone National Park • Buffalo Bill Center of the West • Deadwood • Crazy Horse Memorial • Mt. Rushmore • Badlands National Park
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PAINTED CANYONS OF THE WEST Starting at $2,999* 9 days • 11 meals | September 2019 – April 2020 (Call for specific dates)
You’re immersed in the spirit of the old west as you stand in awe looking out over the untouched beauty of Utah’s national parks. Heading from those wild vistas to the bright lights of Vegas, you’re dazzled by the striking diversity of the American landscape.
See it all from Arches to Canyonlands to Dead Horse, Zion and Bryce National Parks. 14
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Arches National Park | Utah
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Enjoy a wine tasting in the midst of Colorado wine country.
HIGHLIGHTS
Take in the diverse American landscapes
Colorado National Monument • Arches National Park • Canyonlands National Park • Moab • Dead Horse Point State Park • Utah’s Scenic Byways 12 & 24 • Capitol Reef National Park • Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument • Bryce Canyon National Park • Zion National Park • Las Vegas
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THE COLORADO ROCKIES Starting at $2,899* 9 days • 12 meals | May - September 2019 (Call for specific dates)
That famous freedom-loving, can-do spirit of the Old West sure is infectious. From towering peaks, rolling meadows and colorful panoramas, you’re ready to explore every frontier. You can’t wait to see what’s around the next corner!
Ride through the wilderness on the stunning Durango & Silverton Railroad. 16
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Rocky Mountain National Park | Colorado
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Spend an incredible day in Mesa Verde National Park, former home of the ancient Ancestral Puebloan civilization.
Live it up in the Old West
HIGHLIGHTS Denver • Rocky Mountain National Park • Colorado National Monument • Grand Junction • Arches National Park • Canyonlands National Park • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad • Mesa Verde National Park • Choice of Spruce Tree House or Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings • Royal Gorge Route Railroad • Garden of the Gods
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST & CALIFORNIA Starting at $2,699* 8 days • 10 meals | May 2019 - April 2020 (Call for specific dates)
The breathtaking landscapes and cities on the go have you feeling like you’ve stepped into a picture-perfect world. Having seen the beauty of California, Washington and Oregon, you won’t be able to decide which is your favorite!
Follow in the footsteps of the pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail in Willamette Valley. 18
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Travel the “Avenue of Giants,” a scenic highway lined with legendary towering redwoods.
Natural Beauty from San Francisco to Seattle
HIGHLIGHTS Seattle • Mount St. Helens Visitor Center • Portland • Columbia River Gorge • Newport • Bandon State Natural Area • Redwood National Park • Eureka • Avenue of the Giants • San Francisco • Choice of San Francisco Bay Cruise or City Tour of San Francisco
Bandon Beach | Oregon
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HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE
A Leisurely Tour of Paradise
Starting at $3,899* 10 days • 13 meals | April 2019 - April 2020 (Call for specific dates)
Holding your tropical drink way up in the air, you say “aloha” to the magnificent beaches, tropical rainforests, volcanoes and all the other incredible things Hawaii has to offer. You can’t believe paradise on earth is real.
Dig your toes into the sand on Hawaii’s sun-drenched beaches. 20
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Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” will take your breath away.
HIGHLIGHTS • Waikiki Beach • Pearl Harbor • Oahu’s North Shore • Waimea Canyon • Kauai Coffee Estate • Fern Grotto • Iao Valley • Lahaina • Polynesian Luau
Kauai-Wailua Waterfall | Hawaii
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AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES Starting at $2,399* 8 days • 10 meals | April 2019 - April 2020 (Call for specific dates)
You’re into it! The blues, jazz and rock n’ roll all get your toes tapping and your fingers snapping. This is a dream come true as you revel in hearing the music of your youth and walk in the footsteps of musical legends.
Visit Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
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Put a Song in Your Heart
Visit the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry show.
HIGHLIGHTS French Quarter • Choice of French Quarter Walking Tour or Panoramic Coach Tour of New Orleans • New Orleans School of Cooking • Jazz Revue • Swamp Tour • Graceland • West Delta Heritage Center • Grand Ole Opry Show • Country Music Hall of Fame • Ryman Auditorium • Historic RCA Studio B • Whiskey Distillery
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SOUTHERN CHARM Starting at $1,999* 7 days • 9 meals | April 2019 - April 2020 (Call for specific dates)
You haven’t met a stranger yet! That famous Southern hospitality you’ve always heard about is absolutely real. Everything from traveling Charleston’s cobblestone streets to spending time at the luxurious Jekyll Island Club and enjoying a cooking demonstration in Savannah has made you wish you could stay forever.
Stroll along cobblestone streets beneath moss-draped oaks in stately Savannah, Georgia. 24
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America’s Friendly Southeast
Spend the night at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, once a winter retreat for the wealthy families of the Gilded Age.
HIGHLIGHTS Jekyll Island • St. Simons Island • Savannah • Andrew Low House • Historic Charleston • Choice of Boone Hall Plantation or Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Charleston | South Carolina
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BLUEGRASS COUNTRY & THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS Starting at $2,499* 9 days • 12 meals | September 2019 - April 2020 (Call for specific dates)
Your journal is brimming with tales of America’s Southeast. From Thoroughbreds, Bourbon and baseball in Louisville, Kentucky all the way to the vibrant art and architecture in Asheville, North Carolina, this tour is definitely one for the books.
Travel in the footsteps of Daniel Boone across the rugged western plateau of the Appalachian Mountains. 26
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Experience the Charm of Southern Appalachia
Tour George Vanderbilt’s “little mountain escape” in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS Churchill Downs • Kentucky Derby Museum • Old Louisville Walking Tour • Choice on Tour • Buffalo Trace Bourbon Distillery • Lexington Horse Farms • Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Dolly Parton’s Stampede & Dinner Show • Asheville • Biltmore Estate Appalachian Mountains | Tennessee
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SPOTLIGHT ON WASHINGTON, D.C. Starting at $1,899*
Where American Democracy Comes to Life
6 days • 8 meals | April 2019 - April 2020 (Call for specific dates)
Walking the streets of America’s capital city is nothing short of fascinating. The history and the remarkable sights and attractions give you the feeling of truly being in touch with what makes America so special.
Tour the iconic and storied U.S. Capitol building.
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Explore the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education and research complex.
HIGHLIGHTS U.S. Capitol Building Tour • World War II Memorial • White House Visitor Center • Smithsonian Institution • Choice of National Air and Space Museum or National Museum of American History • Arlington National Cemetery • Mount Vernon • Old Town Alexandria • Ford’s Theatre World War II Memorial | Washington, D.C.
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HERITAGE OF AMERICA Starting at $2,999* 10 days • 13 meals | April 2019 - April 2020 (Call for specific dates)
The story of American democracy is epic and you feel like you’re walking through the pages of a history book on a fascinating journey from New York to Washington, D.C.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant galleries of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. 30
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From New York to Washington, D.C.
Explore Gettysburg, one of the most important battle sites of the Civil War.
HIGHLIGHTS New York City • Philadelphia • Gettysburg: Choice of Eisenhower Farm Visit or Gettysburg Walking Tour • Harpers Ferry • Shenandoah Valley • Charlottesville • Monticello • Colonial Williamsburg • American Revolution Museum at Yorktown • Arlington National Cemetery • Washington, D.C. • Smithsonian Independence Hall | Philadelphia
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Institution • Mount Vernon
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ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND Starting at $2,299* 8 days • 11 meals | May - October 2019 (Call for specific dates)
Dipping your feet into the Atlantic Ocean on the beach in Nantucket was magical. In fact, all of the scenic adventures on this tour have put you in touch with what makes New England such a special place.
Explore one of the Gilded Age mansions on legendary Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. 32
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Explore Charming New England
Embark on a scenic adventure through the iconic sand dunes of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
HIGHLIGHTS Providence • Newport: Choice of Tour of Marble House or Rosecliff Mansions • Boston • Cranberry Bog • Plimoth Plantation • Cape Cod • Martha’s Vineyard • Lobster Dinner • Provincetown: Choice of Whale Watch Cruise or Cape Cod Sand Dunes Adventure • Hyannis • Nantucket Nauset Lighthouse | Cape Cod
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SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YORK CITY Starting at $1,799* 5 days • 5 meals | April 2019 - April 2020 (Call for specific dates)
You’ve certainly taken a big bite out of “the Big Apple” on this tour. You’ve felt the thrill of being in this bustling city from Little Italy all the way to Greenwich Village. After all of this and taking in two Broadway Shows, you’re ready to call yourself a New Yorker.
Take a cruise of New York Harbor to see the incredible Statue of Liberty, a global symbol of freedom. 34
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Brooklyn Bridge | New York
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Spend time exploring exhilarating and legendary Times Square.
HIGHLIGHTS Greenwich Village • Wall Street • 9/11 Memorial • 9/11 Museum • Two Broadway Shows • Statue of Liberty
Experience the Thrill
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