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NRTA Explorations
Because educators see the world in a very special way, NRTA: AARP's Educator Community is pleased to showcase a new series of travel opportunities called NRTA Explorations.
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In 2004, NRTA Explorations will offer four travel experiences that have been selected to meet the interests of educators and their families. These trips will be coordinated by Collette Vacations, provider of AARP Privileges, and the itineraries will take the traveler to cities associated with the life of Mozart, on a Cajun holiday to New Orleans, to the fascinating city of Beijing, China, or to the stunning canyons in the Southwest of the United States.
Mark your calendar to join fellow active and retired educators on these memorable NRTA Explorations. Of course all NRTA and AARP members enjoy the member benefits of AARP Privileges.
Christmas in Mozart’s Musical Cities (8 Days)
Departures: November 1 through December 31
Explore Salzburg, Linz, Vienna and Prague - cities associated with the life of Mozart. You'll enjoy stunning vistas, leisure time to shop the traditional Christmas markets, and classical music and culinary delights. You'll see the marvelous Schoenbrunn Palace and St. Stephan's Cathedral, and tour the world-famous city of Salzburg. Travel to Linz for a tour, highlighted by the Mozarthaus, where Mozart composed his Linz Symphony. Your tour concludes in the "Golden City" of Prague where a sightseeing tour includes Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral.
Cajun Holiday Celebration (5 Days)
Departures: November 1 through December 31
Soak up the music in the city where jazz was born and delight in Creole food at the area's most famous restaurants. You'll stay in a hotel in the French Quarter, unpacking just once, and taking in the joys of the city with plenty of independent time to explore on your own. See the French Marketplace, Pirate's Alley, the beautiful gardens of St. Charles Avenue, and enjoy an exciting evening trip to historic City Park. Transformed into a holiday wonderland, its ancient oak trees will be aglow with massive ornaments and more than two million sparkling lights. This "Celebration in the Oaks" is one of the most beautiful holiday light exhibits in the United States.
Beijing City Stay
Departures: October 1, 2004 – April 1, 2005
During your single hotel stay you’ll experience the vast expanse of the Forbidden City, the elegant Summer Palace, and Tiananmen Square. There will be escorted excursions to important architectural and cultural locations, and plenty of leisure time to discover Beijing and the surrounding area, perhaps taking in the legendary Terra-Cotta Warriors in Xian or shopping for beautifully-crafted Chinese treasures. Among the highlights of this extraordinary city stay are a visit to the world-famous Beijing Zoo to catch a glimpse of the pandas and a walk along a portion of the 3,700-mile Great Wall of China. A thrilling performance at the Peking Opera and such authentic culinary delights as Peking duck and Beijing dumplings are all sure to delight.
For detailed information on each of these trips, please click here to visit Collette Vacation's special website for NRTA Explorations, www.collettevacations.com/aarp/nrta, or call Collette Vacations at 888.260.9365.