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the short-cuts and hidden gems and will unlock the secrets of local culture, so you can get the most out of your trip.
Every Club Adventures tour builds in free time because it knows that some of the best moments of a trip happen when you’re out exploring on your own, chatting with locals and letting adventure happen naturally. On the Walk Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula tour, you have plenty of unscripted time for you to discover Alaska how you like from helicopter tours to strolling through art galleries in Seward. On day five in Homer, the full day is yours for the taking. Taste test the local cuisine including reindeer and king crab, head out on a bear-viewing flight or hop on a boat to go halibut fishing – the choice is yours to craft an adventure you’ll love.
So, where will adventure take you next? Post-cruise exploration or an active escapade through the Alaskan wilderness? Whatever you may choose, rest assured Club Adventures has your back. We’ve done the research, sorted the logistics and made the connections. But the narrative that unfolds is entirely yours to create.
Ready? Let’s go.
For all your trip planning needs for a Club Adventures getaway, call or visit your AAA Travel agent or visit AAA.com/Travel.
Rachel Jordan is Partnership Marketing Coordinator for Club Adventures.
Snap the QR code to learn more. Or call your AAA Travel agent or visit AAA.com/Travel for travel planning assistance.
MY AAA TRAVEL ADVICE
By Amanda Snively
AAA Marketing Manager
As a first-time cruiser,
I wasn’t sure what to
expect on the inaugural
sailing of Carnival Cruise
Line’s Mardi Gras. Paying
homage to their original
ship, the TSS Mardi
Gras, Carnival Cruise
Line recreated a fun
and interactive cruise
ship to celebrate its
long-standing presence on the high seas and to delight its loyal cruisers.
After an industry pause of over a year, the game has completely changed for cruising standards. Onboard safety protocol is no longer just muster stations. The Mardi Gras was one of the first ships to get the opportunity to adapt to a safer environment.
I was delighted by the stepped-up cleaning measures and updated technology to limit the amount of touch-contact you have with things like menus and even doorways.
Carnival found an amazing balance between ensuring guests’ safety while also keeping everyone focused on fun. No regulation felt stuffy nor did it hamper my cruising experience.
The Mardi Gras has more than enough space to keep guests busy, with 19 decks, six pools and six different easy-to-navigate, fun to investigate zones: Grand Central, The Lido, The French Quarter,
La Piazza, Summer Landing and The Ultimate Playground.
The Mardi Gras was an incredible first-time cruising experience. The food, entertainment and hospitality found onboard left me wanting to stay just a little longer.
Travel Tip: During days at sea, get to one of the pools earlier in the day and claim a seat before everyone gets the same idea.
Snap the QR code to learn more. Or call your AAA Travel agent or visit AAA.com/Travel for travel planning assistance.
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