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44 W E S T W O R L D | S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 (consultant) shayna murray/caa saskatchewan, dean smith/westworld tours W hile you can book your own honeymoon or special vacation, should you? Instead, let a CAA Travel consultant help with all aspects of your travel planning and coordination. A travel con- sultant has the experience, knowledge and organization skills to: know which hotels to book (and which ones not to book), recommend the best travel routes and stickhandle any tough logistics or connections for you. And the best part is that a travel consultant can help you should things go wrong, such as missed flights or lost luggage. We provide live help to make sure you're never stranded if you miss a reservation or lodging is not up to par. e value and peace of mind of that personal assistance cannot be overstated, especially if you're in an area where you don't know the language or the local customs. –Erin Clifford, CAA Travel Consultant, Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Also see "Consultant Versus Internet" on page 8. Donna Adams has been a CAA Saskatche- wan member for 40-plus years. She and her husband, Larry, both love to travel and prefer to keep busy on their holidays with sightseeing and sampling local fare. To make sure their expectations are met each trip, Donna has come to rely on the expertise of Angie Thachuk at the CAA Regina North location. In 2013, Thachuk advised Donna about a new two- week trip to Cuba that combined a cruise with a resort stay. The couple had always wanted to travel to Cuba and thought this trip would be a unique way to see the sights. The Adamses travelled to Cuba in February 2014, boarding the Louis Cristal cruise ship in Havana and sailing around the island nation for week one. They stopped at various ports, including Holguin, Santiago de Cuba, Montego Bay, Cienfuegos and Punta Frances. "The cruise was such a great opportunity to see the historic buildings, interact with the local people and shop in the boutiques," says Adams. On week two, Donna and Larry stayed at an all-inclusive resort in Varadero, a town in the province of Matanzas and one of the larg- est resort areas in the Caribbean. They relaxed, swam, shopped and dined. "The resort was beautiful," says Adams. "The accommodations were wonderful and the food was delicious." Adams's most memorable part of the trip was the tour of Havana – Old Havana, Malecón Havana, El Capitolio, the Museum of the Revolution and Finca Vigia. Contact a CAA Travel consultant to book your trip to paradise. We have the expertise – as a CAA member, you pay no fees for this wealth of knowledge. JAUNTS & JOURNEYS Cuba Cruise and Resort Stay Larry and Donna Adams. EsCAApes GREAT 1-800-564-6222; caask.ca Yes, You Do Need a CAA Travel Consultant We're River Cruising – and You're Invited OUR 2016 PRESIDENT'S TOUR will be one for the history books. WestWorld Tours would like to cordially invite you aboard the AmaSerena for an AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube River. Framed by rolling hillsides, lush vineyards and medieval castles, the Danube River has captivated musicians, artists and poets throughout the centuries. e cruise itinerary covers Vilshofen, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary, with countless breathtaking stops in between. Explore a 2,000-year-old city, savour Wachau Valley wines and experience timeless beauty and fascinating history. A river cruise is a unique way to travel. Essentially a luxury hotel on water, the cruise ship glides past jaw-dropping scenery and stops at various ports so travellers can enjoy each city's rich culture, history and activities. Experience Vilshofen and Passau, Ger- many; Linz, Melk, Krems and Vienna, Austria; and Bratislava, Slovakia. e cruise will depart in July 2016 with pre-cruise tour options to Munich and Prague and post-cruise options in Budapest for those who would like to extend their holiday. Connect with your CAA Travel consultant for all the tantalizing details. Cruising the Danube River by Budapest.

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