Savvy Travelers Club to Meet January 9

Tropic of Capricorn in Madagascar

Tropic of Capricorn in Madagascar

Jeanette Rajamaki

We will meet in the San Tan Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, the 9th of January, Cottonwood Country Club. No dues—just come for brochures, refreshments, and fun hour of information. Viking Cruises’ Reiner Marks will be our guest speaker. This has become an annual event, and Viking gives on board credit for two weeks after the event. We also get $$$ off, as well as Viking gifts and souvenirs

This fall, we are focusing on Luxury Cruising – Regent Seven Seas – Feb. 13.

Contact Vic Hermann at 480-883-3897 OR Jeanette Rajamaki at 602-909-2000 – ask to be added to the meeting reminder email. If you are a single and looking for a travel mate, contact Jeanette at 602-909-2000. We have lots of single folks looking to find travel companions.

The big Wave season is starting. Princess has their Biggest & Best sale of the year starting here in December until February on all sailing going after April 2020. Includes adult beverages, gratuities, free wi-fi. Holland American has huge deals for Alaska, New England, and Europe. Many deals in the Caribbean for Winter – Celebrity has great amenities with Beverage package – Norwegian has Beverage/dining packages – Reduced air to Hawaii for sailings on the Pride of America. Oceania has super Caribbean deals.

Call Jeanette, your local Travel Agent, at 602-909-2000 for brochures and information.

Upcoming Travel Scheduled:

March 25, 2020 – Copper Canyon – 8 days – Pick up in Sun Lakes. Explore the Largest Canyon in North America. Included Train Ride in the sky which travels through 86 tunnels. $1595

April 2 to 7,2020 – Washington, D.C. – Explore America’s Capital – World War II Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, Arlington Natl Cemetery, and more. Air included from Phoenix, accommodations at Marriott, most meals and transfers $2649 – Collette Tours –

April 9, 2020 – Crystal 7 Night Tulips River Cruise in Amsterdam – On board credit – all adult beverages and gratuities included. $4645 pp

July 12, 2020 – Viking’s All Balcony – Ocean Ship The Jupiter – Into The Midnight Sun – start in London, end in Bergen 15 nights – $200 on board credit – we have 9 people booked. Tours included -Wine, beer, and sodas included with meals – specialty dining included – The Rajamakis and Bogdanoffs hosting.

September 17 to 21, 2020 – New York City – Explore NYC on a 4-day tour with Collette – Inc. Broadway show – Statue of Liberty; 9/11 Memorial – Breakfast and several dinners

October 25, 2020 – Special Sailing with Oceania – Marina – Jacques Pepin Signature Sailing – Godfather and Master Chef, Culinary Executive Director for Oceania Cruises; will be hosting lectures and culinary demos. In addition, Stan Price, Artist in Residence, will be hosting lectures on Glass and tours throughout the itinerary to view and discuss Art in Glass. Gratuities, Cocktail parties, specialty dining, wi-fi included – hosted by Tami and Nick Bogdanoff – 40 people booked.

Africa with Dubai – March 17, 2021 – Cape Town, Chobe Natl Park, Victoria Falls – 9 safari outings with most meals included – Escorted by Collette