Exotic 2018 Collection

Unique travel experiences designed by CAA

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Find an exciting collection of enchanting destinations!

Table of contentsIceland: Land of �re and ice ................ 4

Spotlight on Barcelona ........................ 5

Exotic journey to India ......................... 6

Chile and Argentina ............................. 7

Tuscan & Umbrian countryside ........... 8

Charms of the Mekong ........................ 9

Wonders of the Far East .................... 10

Full EsCAApes 2018 CollectionRequest these brochures from your CAA Travel consultant for further details on other 2018 getaways.

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Extended EsCAApes• Thailand long stay• Spain long stay• Victoria long stay• President’s Cruise: Australia & New Zealand

enchanting destinations!

Table of contentsTable of contentsIceland: Land of �re and ice

Spotlight on Barcelona

Exotic journey to India

Chile and Argentina

Tuscan & Umbrian countryside

Charms of the Mekong

Wonders of the Far East

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Full EsCAApes Extended EsCAApes North America EsCAApes• Rocky Mountaineer rail journey• Canada coach tour• American Queen Steamboat’s Music of America• San Francisco plane & train

Iceland

SpainItaly

Argentina

Tennessee

Chile

Cambodia

Singapore

IndiaThailand

China

Vietnam

Taiwan

Cruise EsCAApes• Southern Caribbean cruise• 7-day Alaskan cruise• 12-day Alaska Land & Sea journey• Charms of the Mekong• American Queen Steamboat’s Music of America• Cruise only: Pingxi Lantern Festival, Grand Prix &

Tahitian Treasures

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Highlights:• Travel to the dramatic Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s

many natural wonders.

• Gain a local’s perspective of Reykjavík on a walking tour.

• Journey to the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall.

• Cruise on the ice-strewn Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, gliding past icebergs.

• Learn about the 400-year-old tradition of catching and preserving Greenland shark and try the Icelandic delicacy, cured hákarl.

• Explore Skógar Folk Museum, covering all aspects of Icelandic life.

Package includes:• round-trip airfare from Winnipeg

• 7 nights of accommodations

• taxes and fees

• hotel transfers

• sightseeing as per itinerary (Request a detailed itinerary from a CAA Travel consultant.)

• some meals: seven breakfasts, six dinners

• Member bene�t $50 per person

Iceland: Land of �re and ice

September 2-10, 2018From $6,049* per personDeposit: $750 per person**Final payment due: June 4, 2018

Package includes:• round-trip airfare from Winnipeg

• arrival & departure transfers

• 5 nights of accommodation at Hotel Avenida Palace in Barcelona

• sightseeing as per itinerary (Request a detailed itinerary from a CAA Travel consultant.)

• some meals: �ve breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners

Highlights:• Marvel at many of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces, including

La Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell and Casa Milá.

• Sample a variety of wines at the beautiful Codorniu cellars, the world’s largest producer of cava – Spain’s celebrated sparkling wine.

• Learn the secrets of Catalan cuisine during a private cooking class.

• Take a walking tour of either Barcelona’s historic Gothic Quarter or La Boqueria, Barcelona’s largest and oldest open-air market.

• Visit Montserrat, a spectacular mountaintop monastery (optional excursion).

• Dine on a sumptuous meal of tapas, including traditional favourites, gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns) and pan con tomate (Spanish-style bruschetta).

February 3-9, 2018From $3,748* per personDeposit: $500 per person**Final payment due: November 13, 2017

Spotlight on BarcelonaTHE ALLURING COMBINATION OF SEASCAPES, cobblestone streets, lush parks and modern architecture is what makes Barcelona an ideal European getaway. Browse UNESCO sites, wander labyrinths and medieval squares, sip Spanish wine, and lounge in whitewashed coastal towns.

AN ISLAND OF DRAMATIC CONTRASTS, Iceland is a landscape forged by �re and ice. Steaming lava �elds and hot pools re�ect its volcanic nature, while massive glaciers continue to sculpt the mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. Discover the spectacular landscapes and proud people of this small island nation during this fascinating journey.

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Package includes:• round-trip airfare from Winnipeg• 13 nights of accommodations• buffet breakfast and additional meals as per itinerary

(Request a full itinerary from a CAA Travel consultant.)• local transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle • local English speaking guide during sightseeing • domestic airfare and train rides• entrance fees as per itinerary• two bottles of mineral water per day, per person • all current applicable taxes

Highlights:• Take a Jeep safari through Ranthambore National Park, a

wildlife sanctuary home to a variety of animals, birds and reptiles, but most famous for its diurnal (active during the day) tigers.

• Admire the sea of sand during a delicious dinner and cultural performance out in the desert, on the dunes in Osian.

• See the iconic Taj Mahal, an exquisite masterpiece inspired by one of the greatest love stories.

• Feel like a king or queen during a royal dinner at Jaipur’s City Palace, including a traditional welcome.

• Ride an elephant, revered in Hindu culture. (Subject to availability.)

• Tour Film City in Mumbai, the venue for nearly all Bollywood �lms, known around the world for melodramatic song-and-dance numbers.

• Learn new skills in the kitchen during a cooking demo and dinner with an Indian family.

Exotic journey to India

March 2-17, 2018From $6,340* per person

Deposit: $1,500 per person**Final payment due: November 15, 2017

February 3-9, 2018From $3,748*Deposit: $500 per person**Final payment due: November 13, 2017

Package includes:• round-trip airfare from Winnipeg• domestic airfare within Argentina and Chile• 8 nights of accommodation at �rst-class hotels with buffet breakfast • private transfers and tours as per the itinerary with English-speaking

guide (Request a detailed itinerary from a CAA Travel consultant.)• meals as per the itinerary (four lunches and �ve dinners)• entrance fees to sites • porterage (one piece of luggage per person)• hotel and service charges

Highlights:• Tour Buenos Aires, a South American city

in�uenced by Parisian architecture and urban design with grand mansions, �ower markets and outdoor cafes.

• See an authentic tango show and receive a tango lesson.

• Enjoy three wine tastings, including in Mendoza, the largest wine producing area in Latin America.

• Journey to the picturesque seaport city of tour Valparaiso and its historic quarter.

• Visit Chile’s bustling capital city, Santiago, situated at the foot of the Andes Mountains.

• Experience a �esta gaucha (gaucho party), including a traditional Argentine barbecue and cuadreras and ring races where gauchos show their skills as riders at a local ranch.

Chile and Argentina

April 20-30, 2018From $6,138* per personDeposit: $1,500 per person**Final payment due: January 8, 2018

ONE OF THE OLDEST CIVILIZATIONS IN THE WORLD, birthplace of several world religions, and world-renowned for its art, music, dance and food, India is a true spiritual adventure. From the bustling cities and energetic culture to the frequent moments of calm serenity that can be

found, this exhilarating country is a wonder to behold.

SOUTH AMERICA IS RIPE WITH WINE COUNTRIES, rising to rival the more-oft recognized European producers. Journey through two of the continent’s largest wine-producing regions on a carefully curated wine tour. Sip varietals and tour several vineyards, while also enjoying the gorgeous sights, exotic landscapes, rich history and lively culture.

AGRA(Day 5)

RANTHAMBORE(Day 6 & 7)

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JAIPUR(Day 8, 9 & 10)

JODHPUR(Day 11 & 12)

DELHI(Day 2, 3 & 4)

MUMBAI(Day 13 & 14)

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Package includes:• 7-night cruise• luxury accommodations in a twin-balcony

stateroom• onboard dining• Chef’s table specialty restaurant• welcome cocktails and dinner• unlimited wine with lunch and dinner• complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits

and soft drinks onboard• daily snacks and refreshments• bottled water• immersive tours in every destination• gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour

options• all taxes and fees

Optional pre- and post-land extensions available. Ask for details.

Highlights:• Tour candy and rice paper-making workshops.• View the infamous Killing Fields that honour the victims of the

Khmer Rouge.• Visit Cambodia’s royal palace, silver pagoda and national museum.• Enjoy a Khmer folk dancing performance by local children• Experience an authentic Tuk Tuk ride.• Attend a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony at a monastery.

Charms of the Mekong

On board AmaDara

November 12-19, 2018From $3,600* per personDeposit: $500 per person**Final payment due: July 17, 2018

THE POWERFUL MEKONG RIVER courses through Vietnam and Cambodia, offering vibrant experiences for all your senses from the luxurious setting of a river cruise. Discover a world of enlightening cultural and spiritual encounters on a journey �lled with ancient temples, �oating markets, historic pagodas, natural beauty and friendly people.

Package includes:• round-trip airfare from Winnipeg• arrival and departure transfers• 9 nights of accommodations • sightseeing as per itinerary (Request a detailed

itinerary from a CAA Travel consultant.)• some meals (nine breakfasts, three lunches and

four dinners)

Highlights:• Participate in a cooking class in a 16th-century Umbrian

farmhouse. • Experience a home-cooked meal with an Umbrian family

in their country home. • Explore Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance”

and see iconic sights, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore.

• Stoll the medieval streets of Assisi on a walking tour. • Visit a family-run frantoio (olive-presser) and learn about

the production of olive oil. • Spend time at the Guarnacci Museum, one of the oldest

public museums in Europe, founded in 1761.

Tuscan & Umbrian countryside

May 26-June 5, 2018From $5,240* per person

Deposit: $750 per person**Final payment due: March 6, 2018

GET TO KNOW A SIDE OF ITALY FEW EXPERIENCE as you follow the less-travelled roads of Umbria and Tuscany. Along the way, enjoy charming towns, regional delicacies and renowned Italian wines. Witness authentic Italy: See a Florence artist at work, share stories with an Umbrian family, visit a local winery and sleep in a

restored Tuscan palazzo.

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Your package includes:• 14-night cruise onboard Celebrity Cruises’

Celebrity Millennium

• hosted by CAA Manitoba President Mike Mager and wife, Gail

• round-trip airfare from Winnipeg

• 3-night pre-cruise stay in Shanghai

CAA exclusive:• Sumo show with dinner in Tokyo

CAA exclusive:• Maiko show with dinner in Kobe

• Chinese visa fee

• Shanghai sightseeing tour with professional English-speaking tour guide

• gratuities for all CAA organized events (transfers, tours, meals)

• transfers between airport, hotel and pier

• �ights and transfers fully escorted by CAA

• CAA-hosted onboard events

• pre-cruise bon voyage gathering

• exclusive CAA departing gifts

2018 President’s Cruise Collection

Deposit**: $1,500 per personFinal payment due: July 9, 2018

Ask your CAA Travel consultant about any applicable cruise line promotions.

Cabin Category

Cabin Type Package price*

C3 Concierge Class - Balcony $8,805

2A Balcony $8,535

2B Balcony $8,465

2C Balcony $8,055

4 Oceanview $8,125

5 Oceanview $8,085

6 Oceanview $7,695

9 Inside Stateroom $7,145

Exclusive CAA member benefits:• 10% savings on

travel insurance• 100 CAA Dollars

per member ***Shanghai

Jeju Island

Kobe Tokyo

Mt. Fuji

BeijingSea ofJapan

PACIFIC OCEAN

Seoul

Wonders of the Far East14-night China, South Korea & Japan cruise

October 23-November 10, 2018On board Celebrity Millennium

Terms and conditions: Itineraries and details are subject to change. Valid passports are mandatory. Any changes to your booking may result in additional fees. Group air schedules (if applicable) are allocated at the sole discretion of the airline and speci�c requests are not guaranteed, including seat selection. Some costs may be subject to currency �uctuations. Please contact your CAA Travel consultant for complete terms and conditions. CAA highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance. Please speak with your CAA Travel consultant for pricing and details.*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without prior notice. Prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking.**Deposit is non-refundable at time of booking. Cancellations received will be handled on an individual basis given that these groups have several supplier contracts in force, all with different rules.***CAA Dollars are awarded per person. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars you must be a current CAA member in good standing (CAA membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of �nal payment. Out of province bookings do not qualify for this bene�t.

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