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(p, q and sidebar) istock, (r) viking river cruises F A L L 2 0 1 5 | G O I N G P L A C E S 31 AmaWaterways Award-winning AmaWaterways is recognized as an industry leader in luxury, service and innovation. It offers cultural adventure distinguished by fine regional cuisine with local wines, and daily shore excursions. Cruise to choose: Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong; Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City – 16 days; various 2015-2017 dates available. CAA members receive discounts of up to $300 per person, plus a welcome gift. Uniworld Discover the appeal of different destinations with Uniworld while enjoying the same world-class accommodations, hospitality and cuisine as found in a five-star boutique hotel. Cruise to choose: Imperial Waterways of Russia; Moscow to St. Petersburg – 13 days; various spring 2016 departures available. CAA members receive up to $250 off per person. Double the discount until September 30, 2015.** Plus, book a CAA/AAA Vacations' Uniworld cruise and receive a complimentary pre-cruise night at a city- centre hotel and free ground transfers. Avalon With Avalon Waterways, it's the special touches that make for an unforgettable river cruise. From your meals to shore excursions, personalize your voyage to make the experience exclusively yours – and completely unforgettable. Cruise to choose: Grand France – Food Lover's Special Interest Cruise; Côte d'Azur to Paris – 16 days; March 22, 2016. CAA members receive a $50 discount per person. Viking Experience the best way to travel as you journey through the Old World surrounded by the luxury and style of a state-of-the-art Viking ship. Dock in the heart of inspiring destinations and delve deep into each locale. Cruise to choose: Rhine Getaway; Basel to Amsterdam (or reverse) – eight days; various 2015 and 2016 dates available. (Select holiday season cruises include the Christmas markets.) CAA members receive a shipboard credit up to $200 per person. To get started, choose your CAA Travel consultant from our cruise experts on page 33 or visit www.caamanitoba.com/rivercruises. * Rewards available on select sailings and departure dates. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Contact CAA Travel for full details. ** Terms and conditions apply. Contact CAA Travel for details. Private Islands It may be the Gilligan's Island effect, but passengers often say the best day of their cruise was the one spent kicking back on their ship's private island. ese small Caribbean outposts offer plenty of hammocks to loll in, calm waters for snorkelling or swimming, and even restaurants and shops. P Solo Cruising If you prefer to room alone, check out cruise lines that are making it less expensive to do so – by eliminating or lowering the single- supplement fee. (Visit www.caamanitoba.com/solo to learn more about CAA Manitoba's Solo EsCAApes Club and solo offers.) S QUIET TIME If you want your cruise to include much-needed R&R, you can find it. From private verandas and adult-only sunning areas to concierge- level cabins with VIP lounges and an avant- garde tree house with suspended "nests," most ships cater to guests seeking a little quiet time. Q Your First Port of Call Sail away with CAA Travel and one of our preferred river cruise suppliers to get exclusive CAA member benefits* and, of course, an incredible cruise. River Cruising Increasingly popular, river cruising gives guests a close look at life onshore. e small ships leisurely sail the world's most interesting waterways, from Africa's Chobe River to Europe's Danube River – docking along the way at capitals, castles, encampments and more. R