AAA Traveler - Holiday 2020 - 2

DEPARTURES
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New Traditions

What do the holidays usually look like for your
family? Do you hit the road to spend time with
seldom seen relatives? Or, does your family typically
take to the skies for a warm, tropical escape?
I would imagine that many of us are doing
holidays a little different this year. For our family,
we've always gravitated toward beach and cruise
vacations. Sun, sand and blue skies never fail to lure
us. This past year changed all that. Seven months
into a pandemic and we had a major case of "cabin
fever", but our vacation options were limited. As a
result, we decided to try something a bit different,
taking our first ever national parks trip over Labor Day weekend, traveling to Colorado to spend time in
Rocky Mountain National Park. Slowing down, disconnecting and soaking in all those gorgeous areas - it
was a wonderful (and much needed) experience for our family.
If your family, like ours, has a case of "cabin fever," you will find lots of inspiration within these pages. Be
sure to check out how our preferred travel partners, Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Vacations, curate
small group tours for hikers and bicyclists to many stunning national parks across the country (page 8). Our
"Cities We Love" feature highlights another great national park destination (page 7). Moab, Utah, is home to
Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, as well as Dead Horse Point State Park.
Still long to dip your toes in the sand? Read "Jamaica: A Vibrant Playground in Paradise" (page 12) and
"Idyllic Islands: Turks and Caicos" and start planning your next sunny escape. If a cruise is still on your
radar, take advantage of the Mediterranean's quiet season in the fall (page 27). Fewer crowds and exotic
ports of call with Viking Ocean Cruises sounds like the perfect vacation to me!
Has your bucket list grown during the pandemic? Spain is one of my personal favorites and one of those
destinations that exceeded all my expectations. It's such a friendly destination where most of the cities are
perfect for walking and exploring while enjoying the local tapas and sangria! I attended my first olive tasting
there, and learned about the different flavors, how the olives are grown - the whole process. Make sure to
read our "Road Less Traveled" column about Andalusia, Spain, (page 33).
Whether you're exploring new travel traditions or anxious to revisit old favorites, your local AAA Travel
Agent can help you navigate your next adventure!

"Traveling - it makes you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller."
- Ibn Battuta

Enjoy Your Journey,

Rob Huffman
Vice President, Travel & Branch Operations

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