IrelaNd : Drive it yourself
discover the culture and landscape oF the emerald isle at your oWn pace
SoutheaSt aSIa : Best Beaches
IrelaNd : Drive it yourself
discover the culture and landscape oF the emerald isle at your oWn pace
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Wild atlantic Way road : bernard Golden / alamy ; beach : roberThardinG / alamy
only 275 kiloMetres at its widest point — and with a total area just a bit larger than new brunswick , ireland is perfectly suited for leisurely exploration by car . booking a self-drive vacation with ama Travel , such as an eight-day essence of ireland tour , from $ 1,281 / person ( land only ), offers maximum flexibility , but with the security of prearranged accommodations at every stop on your journey . our experts can help you select from more than 800 inns , b & bs , hotels and even castles for your nightly rest . We can also book your roundtrip flight to Dublin for as low as $ 757 / person .
Upon arriving in dublin , you ’ ll have time to see the sights . check out the renowned collection of books and prints at the Chester Beatty Library or embark on a walking tour based on James Joyce ’ s life and works . or learn how ireland ’ s most famous export is made at the Guinness Storehouse . once you ’ ve picked up your rental car , head south toward the likes of Waterford and cork ( the latter is home to the Jameson whisky distillery ). you ’ ll have to drive on the left side of the road while in ireland , but it ’ s not as hard as it sounds . continue west to killarney and the 179-kilometre Ring of Kerry — a scenic route known for its ocean vistas — then set your GPs northward and head up the atlantic coast toward cong , Galway and eventually dublin once more . see AMATravel . ca / Adventure for even more irish self-drive ideas .
lombok , indonesia
SoutheaSt aSIa : Best Beaches
After you ’ ve seen the temples , find your Zen on a pristine beach
sEa and TranquiliTy : loMbok , indonEsia
Bali ’ s neighbour to the east , the island features white-sand beaches , largely untouched by development . Seek out the secluded Kaliantan and Mawun beaches on the southern shore . Senggigi Beach to the west is busier , but boasts irresistible sunsets and resorts offering top-notch spa services .
SEE IT WITH
AMA
Thailand & ViETnaM Far EasT cruisE
azamara Quest likE a local : koh saMui , Thailand
see southeast asia in one trip aboard an 11-day , nearly all-inclusive cruise . The small ship begins and ends in singapore , with stops including koh samui and klong Toey in Thailand and Vietnam ’ s ho chi minh city . The cruise sails into lesser-known ports and spends ample time there for more authentic cultural experiences . and it sleeps just 690 guests , so it ’ s like an upscale boutique hotel at sea .
Combine relaxation with revelry on Chaweng Beach , a stretch of sand on Koh Samui ’ s eastern coast . It ’ s backdropped by a vibrant town with a range of shops , hotels and eateries . Head to Central Festival Samui or Chaweng Walking Street for shopping , or get authentic Thai fare at Phensiri Thai Bistro . »
From $ 3,699 / person ( plus $ 149 tax )
november 26 , 2018 FliGhts From $ 1,104
ama members receive $ 50 usd / person onboard credit
call a cruise specialist 1-866-989-6594
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