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5 Fresh Destinations for Snowbirds

By AMA Staff

The southern United States is always sunny bet for wintertime travelling, but consider flocking to these spots if you’re seeking a destination that’s a little different.

LONG-STAY VACATION
You don’t have to commit to the same destination every year. Book an extended-stay holiday with AMA Travel to explore one city or country for 21 days or more. It’s a great way to live like a local, immersing yourself in regional food, fun and sights.

PORTUGAL
Sip Vinho Verde and munch on fresh fish in one of the idyllic seaside villages of the southern Algarve coast.
Book with AMA: From $1,629 (plus tax), including air, 23 nights in Algarve and Lisbon

AUSTRALIA
This spring, Air Canada debuted its new direct flight from Vancouver to Brisbane—Canada’s first direct flight to the land down under.
Book with AMA: From $3,149 (plus tax), including air, 21 nights on the Gold Coast

MALTA
Get to know one of Europe’s smallest countries. This island is in the Mediterranean Sea, just south of Sicily.
Book with AMA: From $1,599 (plus tax), including air, 21 nights at the Seashells Resort

WORLD CRUISE
141 days, 35 countries, 66 cities—all aboard a luxury ship. Viking will launch a global cruise from December 2017 to May 2018.
Book with AMA: From $70,799. Call a cruise specialist at 1-866-989-6594