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Colorful Costa Rica

3 Years to Travel/ No Blackout Dates/ 2 Travelers/ Land only

Take a deep breath. Enjoy the sweet aroma of tropical flowers as balmy breezes soothe your soul.

From the moment you arrive, Costa Rica will enchant you with its pristine beaches, exquisite vistas, dense green rainforests, mountain volcanoes, magnificent wildlife, and amazing wonders of nature found nowhere else in the world! Imagine the two of you lounging next to a glistening pool sipping tall cool cocktails, or relaxing on a sugar sand beach as warm waves from the Pacific Ocean gently sweep ashore.

You’ll stay at 4-star hotels in Arenal and Tamarindo where you’ll experience the perfect balance of relaxation and excitement. You might want to join a sunset catamaran cruise or try snorkeling and diving or exploring the jungle canopy on a thrilling zip-line tour! This once-in-a-lifetime vacation is your chance to relax and explore this land of unmatched pleasure and beauty.

Your incredible package for two includes 7 days, 6 nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers, your choice of 2 tours and memories of the most relaxing adventure of a lifetime!

Your AmFund Travel Specialist will book it for you, and you have 3 full years with no blackout dates. Bid now on this gorgeous tropical adventure!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

6 Nights in 4+ Star Accommodations for 2
Breakfast Daily
Choice of 2 Shared Tours
3 Private Transfers
3 Years No Blackout Dates
Your Dedicated Travel Specialist
Options to add travelers and extend your trip available upon request

Croatia- Beauty on the Adriatic Vacation

3 Years to Travel/ No Blackout Dates/ 2 Travelers/ Land only

Your adventure begins in the buzzing, boisterous Eastern European capital of Zagreb. In this quirky city, you can find everything from charming sidewalk cafes to high-class ateliers and offbeat museums such as the “Museum of Broken Relationships” and the “Mushroom Museum”. A local guide will lead you down the cobblestone paths to experience the colorful tiled roof of St. Mark’s Church, the vibrant atmosphere of Dolak Market, and the sweet scents of Flower Square.

After two nights in Zagreb, you’ll be whisked through the heartlands of Croatia to a magical place where emerald leaves give way to silvery lakes and secret waterfalls: Plitvice Lakes National Park. Here you can glide along the transparent waters in an electric boat or spend time hiking and enjoying the whimsical landscapes from the myriad wooden footbridges. Afterward, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and rest your legs on the journey to your home for the next three nights: Split!

Known for year-round sunshine and tucked beneath the towering columns of the Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, Split will have a surprise for you around every corner. One day, you’ll take an exhilarating speedboat across cerulean water to Stiniva Cove where you can swim alongside adorable monk seals, marvel at the natural beauty of the pebbly beach or snorkel along the shore.

Finally, you’re off by ferry boat down the Dalmatian Coast to the evocative yet inviting ancient port city of Dubrovnik. Here you’ll stroll along narrow passageways of the Old Town made famous in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and hear tales of traditional Croatian folklore. As the sun dips behind the burnt-orange rooftops and starlight dances along the beach on your final night, you’ll find yourself enchanted by the “Pearl of the Adriatic”.

This captivating Croatian escape for two includes 8 nights of luxurious accommodations, transportation between cities, 3 city tours, a visit to Plitvice Lakes, and a day cruise from Split. This trip is booked by your own AmFund Travel Specialist, and you will have 3 years with no blackout dates to go on your trip.

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

9 Days, 8 Nights 4+ star accommodations for 2 (2 Zagreb, 3 Split, 3 Dubrovnik)
Walking tour of Zagreb
Splits & Diocletian’s Palace Walking tour
Game of Thrones & the Old City Grand Tour in Dubrovnik (Alternate tour available)
Full-Day Cruise to Hvar & Pakleni Islands from Split (Food & Drinks Included)
Visit to Plitvice Lakes
Transportation between cities
Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip.
Options to add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Alaska Cruise – Explorer of the North

3 Years to Travel/ No Blackout Dates/ 2 Travelers/ Land only

With its 10,000 year old glaciers, whales and bald eagles, the sights and sounds of Alaska will thrill you!

Our winning couple will begin their adventure with an overnight stay in Seattle before boarding the cruise. The ship’s crew will pamper you and respond to your every need. Enjoy gourmet meals, exciting nightlife and try your luck at the casino! On deck, take time to relax and soak up scenery far more majestic than you ever imagined as you discover what life is like at the edge of our vast northern wilderness.

You can enjoy sightseeing adventures and thrilling tours at every port including Ketchikan, Juneau, Victoria and Skagway, Alaska’s most beautiful seaside town. You might choose a guided fishing and wilderness trip, a breathtaking glacier tour, or simply the opportunity to soak up the beauty and grandeur of one of the most pristine places on earth. As America’s last frontier, exploring Alaska is an adventure you’ll treasure forever.

This fabulous trip for two includes your overnight stay in Seattle, 6-night long cruise, comfortable outside cabin with balcony, all your gourmet dining on board, fabulous entertainment and exciting on-board activities with a $250 on board credit, the attentive service of your ship’s professional staff and memories of an adventure as big as Alaska itself!

Your AmFund travel specialist will book your Alaska Cruise adventure and you have 3 full years to take your trip with no blackout dates. This once in a lifetime adventure can be yours for your winning bid!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

7 nights 4+ star accommodations for 2 (1 night Seattle, 6 night cruise)
Balcony Cabin
Gourmet Dining
On-board Wifi, drink package, and entertainment
3 Years No Blackout Dates
Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
Options to add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Champagne and Chateaux

3 Years to Travel/ No Blackout Dates/Land Only

Our lucky winning travelers can toast their good fortune with the world’s best bubbly during their fabulous trip to the Chateaux and Champagne Region of France.

The two of you will fly roundtrip to Paris, where France’s famed TGV train will whisk you through gorgeous countryside to the heart of the world-famous Champagne Region, where you’ll luxuriate at a beautiful chateau hotel. For 3 days and 3 nights, you’ll feel like true nobility enjoying the exquisite surroundings of your chateau estate, exploring Epernay and the other quaint villages of the Champagne Region. One day, a guide will escort you to some of the most popular locations in this region, briefing you on local history and the rich culture, climate, and cultivation that make this the only place on earth where original Champagne grapes are grown.

On your fourth day, you’ll return to Paris to drink in the thrill and adventure of the City of Light. One day your city guide will escort you to such places as the Arch de’ Triomphe, Notre Dame, and the Eiffel Tower where you will enjoy a delightful lunch. Then, you’ll cruise the River Seine before retiring to your deluxe hotel.

This 7-day, 6-night glorious trip for two includes roundtrip airfare, your TGV train roundtrip from Paris to Epernay, a chateau hotel in the Champagne Region, your 4+ star accommodations in Paris, plus two unforgettable tours of the Champagne country and Paris, River Seine cruise, your delightful lunch in the Eiffel Tower and memories to last a lifetime!

This trip is booked by your own AmFund Travel Specialist and you will have 3 years with no blackout dates to go on your trip.

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

Transfer to and from hotel to airport
6 Night 4+ Star Accommodations (3 Epernay, 3 Paris)
Roundtrip TGV train from Paris to Epernay
Day tour of the Champagne region (with English speaking guide)
Paris day tour with Seine River cruise & lunch at Eiffel Tower
Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers, and extend your trip available upon request.

Irresistible Taste of Tuscany

3 Years to Travel/ No Blackout Dates/ 2 Travelers/ Land only

This is your chance to immerse yourselves in a land revered for more than 2,000 years as one of the most romantic and gorgeous places on Earth!Your Italian adventure begins in the picturesque Tuscan countryside of Siena. After you check into your accommodations located in the heart of the “Walled City”, immerse yourself in renowned sites like the Piazza del Campo or the Duomo. Next, get ready to sample delicious local wines and savor the farm fresh ingredients of acclaimed regional dishes on an Italian gastronomy tour.

On another day in Tuscany, you’ll love stepping back in time and exploring quaint Castle towns like Castellina or Monteriggioni on your vineyard experience.After three glorious nights in Siena, you are off to explore the gilded city of Florence via a private transfer with a professional guide who will regale you with medieval stories as you stop in San Gimignano and take the Chianti Road. Your next three nights in Florence will wow you with its historic sites, panoramic views, and cobblestone pathways that promise new discoveries at every turn. You’ll enjoy a guided city tour which offers VIP entrée at the Museum Accademia, where you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s magnificent statue of “David”.

On your final tour, you’ll have an opportunity to try your hand at creating authentic Florentine cuisine like bruschetta, pasta, and tiramisu during an Italian cooking class.Your trip for two includes 7-days, 6-nights in 4-star accommodations split between Tuscany and Florence, a Siena gastronomy tour, a winery and vineyard experience, a private transfer with a tour from Siena to Florence, a guided Florence city tour with VIP entrée to the Museum Accademia, and authentic Italian cooking class. This is your chance to see, feel, and taste all that makes Tuscany irresistible while supporting a very important cause.

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

7 Days, 6 nights in 4+ star accommodations (3 nights in Siena, 3 in Florence)
Private Driver for transfer from Siena to Florence
Siena Food Tour – Do Eat Better Experience
Full Day Tuscany Experience from Florence: Pisa,Siena,San Gimignano & Chianti
Wine Tasting
Guided city tour, including VIP entrée at the Museum Accademia
The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence (Half Day)
Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
Options to add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Iceland: Land of the Vikings

3 Years to Travel/ No Blackout Dates/ 2 Travelers/ Land only

Glistening glaciers, therapeutic hot springs, thundering waterfalls, and amazing wildlife make Iceland “The Land of Fire and Ice.” Summer evenings are bathed in sunlight as gleaming illuminations stretch skyward until the sun rises again in the vast blue sky. Between September and March, nature’s magnificent display of the Northern Lights, the Aurora Borealis, dances across the midnight sky.

Welcome to Iceland and your adventure of a lifetime! For 6 cozy nights, the two of you will stay in a centrally located hotel in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. This will be your home base as you explore this magical country founded by Vikings. Reykjavik is rich with museums, art galleries, shops, and historic landmarks, including the place where President Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev negotiated the end of the Cold War. You can shop in quaint boutiques along Old Harbor for Iceland’s famous woolens or browse for one-of-a-kind treasures at the Kolaportid Market.

Across the bay, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the volcanic Mount Esja. Bring your appetite for Icelandic seafood delicacies, baked goods, the creamiest ice cream, and dark-brewed coffee as award-winning chefs tempt your taste buds with new and different flavors. You’ll explore this pristinely beautiful country on a guided tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle. You’ll see bubbling water erupt from Strokkur Geyser, watch the Gullfoss waterfall “vanish” into the ground, and marvel at earth’s tectonic plates jutting like ragged puzzle pieces at a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Another day, you’ll treat your body and soul to a soak in the oceanside geothermal pool at the Sky Lagoon, where you’ll pamper yourselves during the 7-step spa ritual. Let nature relieve every care and worry in the world as you float in the warmly soothing waters of the lagoon, leaving you relaxed, rejuvenated, and radiant with a never-to-be-forgotten glow. You may want to book an evening excursion by land or boat in search of nature’s phenomenal Aurora Borealis, head out to sea on a whale-watching cruise, or walk on a glacier making its thousand-year march to the sea. Opportunities for exciting things to see and do are endless in this vast, unspoiled paradise.

This amazing 7-day journey to the land of Fire and Ice includes 6-night stay in your 4+ star accommodations in Reykjavik with breakfast every morning, your half-day walking tour of Reykjavik, unforgettable Golden Circle tour, and your rejuvenating visit to the Sky Lagoon and spa. You will leave Iceland renewed, refreshed and ready to tell all your friends about your adventures in the Land of Fire and Ice!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

6 nights 4+ star accommodations for 2 in Reykjavik
Breakfast Daily
Expert Guided Foodie Tour of Reykjavik
Expert Guided Tour of the Golden Circle
Visit to the Sky Lagoon, including the 7-Step Spa Ritual
Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
Options to add travelers and extend your trip is available upon request.

Greece and Greek Island Odyssey

3 Years to Travel/ No Blackout Dates/ Roundtrip Air for 2

For sun-drenched days and magic moonlit nights, there’s no place more enchanting than the Greek Islands. Your idyllic adventure for two begins on sun-kissed Santorini for 3 days of sheer bliss on the island where blue-domed churches and snow-white houses dot the hillsides. In the rosy glow of sunset, you can sip fine wine and dine on fresh Mediterranean cuisine. A scenic morning cruise takes you to Mykonos, renowned for its beauty, and the international jet setters who love to vacation there.

For 3 glorious days on Mykonos, you can explore the island, shop in trendy boutiques, and stroll the beach as the Aegean Sea tickles your toes. Finally, you are off to Athens to walk in the footsteps of Socrates and Plato as you visit the city’s ancient wonders. This is the stuff of legends and dreams. Your once-in-a-lifetime 9-day Greece and Greek Islands Odyssey for 2 includes roundtrip air, 4+ star accommodations with breakfast every day, your fascinating tour of Athens, and your treasured time on the islands everyone dreams of visiting.

Your AmFund Travel Specialist will book your trip, and you will have 3 full years with no blackout dates to travel. Just think, you’re only one bid away from creating precious memories you’ll cherish forever!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

Round trip airfare to Athens for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport
Transfer to and from hotel to airport
8 Night 4+ Star Accommodations (3 Santorini, 3 Mykonos, 2 Athens)
Ferry ride to Mykonos
Inter-Island Flight to Santorini and Athens
Half-Day Athens City Tour
Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers, and extend your trip available upon request.

Wild Wonders African Photo Safari

3 Years to Travel/ No Blackout Dates/ 2 Travelers/ Land only

Your dreams will come true the moment you arrive in Johannesburg and are taken to your luxurious lakefront safari camp nestled on the lush South African Savannah tucked beneath majestic mountains.

Welcome to your real life “Eden” where Mother Nature’s exotic wildlife roam free and every morning you’ll awaken to amazing sights and sounds inviting you to get up and explore! Experienced professional guides will take you on escorted photo safaris to view wild animals up close from the safety of your Safari vehicle. You’ll be awed by giant buffalo, tall giraffes, lumbering hippos, elusive leopards, and powerful crocodiles in their natural habitat adjacent to your private lodge.

One day, you’ll leave the lodge to go to an off-site Safari in search of the Big 5. In addition to your thrilling never-to-be-forgotten game drives, you can enjoy your own private plunge pool, spot magnificently colored birds perched near your balcony, or safely explore the lodge’s protected property where amiable antelope graze peacefully and free. In the evenings, you’ll enjoy romantic candlelight dinners at impeccably set tables at the lodge’s main dining hall or mouthwatering barbeques cooked over a crackling fire under South Africa’s vast starlit sky during your traditional South African bush braai.

After your game drives and delicious dinners, you’ll curl up in the cozy comfort of your palatial safari tent perched high on an embankment overlooking the moonlit lake while gentle breezes lull you into a good night’s sleep.

The two of you will have three full years with no blackout dates to enjoy this amazing adventure, which includes a night in classic Johannesburg, five nights at your luxury safari lodge in a premium rhino tent, four guided photo safari game drives on property, 1 Big 5 game drive off-site, traditional South African bush braai experience, all your in-country transfers, 15 scrumptious meals, and memories that will last forever!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes: