Sponsored Trips

The Alliance, along with Globus, are offering members Europe. Discover the continent this year at AMA Alliance rates. The most comfortable way to explore Europe is along its great rivers aboard the newest, most state-of-the-art ships sailing today - ships with staterooms that are among the largest available with 90% offering floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to French balconies. Included excursions will introduce you to the cities and villages along the way, and exceptional meal selections on board feature regional wines with dinner. Our friends at Avalon Waterways have a number of itineraries to suggest this year, all selected to feature the best of Europe!

Members of the AMA Alliance are eligible for Travel Discounts benefitting the entire family for many destinations.  Current 2010 tours include:

Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
This incredible journey lets you sample the scenic beauty of Costa Rica. Your trip begins in San José, the capital of Costa Rica, with a visit the National Theater and the National Museum. Tour a banana plantation before reaching Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica's national park dedicated to protecting endangered turtles. During your stay, cruise through the Tortuguero Canals, view amazing flora and fauna in a remote section of the park, and enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest. Next, transfer by boat to Sarapiqui and tour the Corsicana Pineapple Farm. Travel through Tilajari Rainforest Reserve en route to Tilajari Resort, your home for two nights. Here, experience the Butterfly Garden, relax in the pools of the Ecotermales Hot Springs, or view Arenal Volcano. Then on to Poas Volcano National Park to see the magnificent La Paz Waterfall and Poas Volcano, where you have up-close views of the enormous crater with its deep, green lake. Learn about coffee production at the Doka Coffee Plantation before returning to San José for the final night of your trip.

Spectacular Alaska
From Anchorage to Fairbanks, see what the "Big Land" of Alaska has to offer on this exhilarating escorted tour. Begin your tour in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, and travel to the seaside port of Valdez. Board a boat for a cruise on Prince William Sound and along the 3-mile face of Columbia Glacier. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including seals, sea otters, birds, and even whales. In Alaska's second-largest city of Fairbanks, enjoy panning for gold and cruising on a sternwheeler on the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Other highlights of your escorted tour include a ride on the world-famous Alaska Railroad through untamed wilderness to Denali National Park and a cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park for an opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more. What a grand Alaska vacation!

Independent Travel Packages
Costa Rica Wonders
Your trip begins in San José with a visit to Café Britt, the most famous of coffee plantations in Costa Rica. Learn about the important role coffee has played in Costa Rica's economic development and become an expert coffee taster when coffee experts show you the art of brewing a perfect espresso or cappuccino. Travel to Arenal Volcano area, where you will stay two nights. Enjoy a guided walk through the lava trails of the volcano and visit the Tabacón Hot Springs surrounded by lush, tropical forest. You will also visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges and explore the forest canopy with a bird's-eye view , giving you a different perspective of the forest's wildlife. A great opportunity for nature lovers and birdwatchers! Spend three nights in the North Pacific Coast, specifically the Guanacaste beaches area and enjoy two full days at leisure with optional activites or relaxing around the pool or nearby beaches.

Globus Journeys - Globus is the world leader in first-class escorted travel with more than 80 years of experience providing a variety of travel styles.  Click here to view current travel offers, search by destination and travel style or to learn more about Globus.

Avalon Waterways - Avalon sets the standard in river and small ship cruising with the newest fleet and amazing itineraries. Unpack only once, relax and take in the sights.  Click here to view current cruise offers, view or book a cruise or learn more about Avalon Waterways.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR RESERVATIONS 
For more information including rates, contact our AMA Alliance office at 312-464-4470 or amaa@ama-assn.org, or call the Avalon Waterways at 877-303-7735 and tell them you are an Alliance member interested in the European river cruises.  Book early to secure your accommodations!

Currency surcharges may apply. For reservations, please call our special toll-free number for the Educational Travel Department at Avalon: 1-877-303-7735. Tell your reservation agent you are a member of the AMA Alliance for the best rates.