Live It & Learn It FAM Tours. FREE FAM for qualifying travel agents! (see inside)

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1 Live It & Learn It FAM Tours FREE FAM for qualifying travel agents! (see inside)

2 because when you go, you know How do I get a FREE FAM? Free FAM! Book 15 or more passengers on the same air-inclusive tour of equal or higher value within 12 months of the FAM s return, or 100,000 in revenue, and you will be entitled to a 100% rebate of your FAM cost (based on the twin rate) What is a Familiarization tour (FAM)? It s been proven that you have greater success selling a tour when you have actually been to the destination. A AAA MCV FAM gives you the opportunity to experience both the destination and the service provided by AAA MCV. Why travel on a FAM trip? New to AAA MCV? Our FAMs showcase how we operate as a company, the quality of our product, and our commitment to service. FAMs provide travel agents with a taste of the destination information that you can bring back home to your clients and groups. FAMs allow you to network with other travel professionals. What s included? Land only unless otherwise specified; ask about our air add-on from your airport. Most meals are included. The number of meals will be on your final documents, which are sent approximately two weeks prior to departure. Who qualifies to travel on a FAM? FAMs are limited to travel agents with active IATA cards. The Advantage of Being There We know because we go. The AAA MCV team lives by that philosophy. AAA MCV employees have the opportunity to visit the most wonderful spots around the globe. Whether it s holding our annual sales meeting in New Zealand or traveling to Beijing to create the next great travel experience, it s the only way to truly be a destination expert. Know Because YOU Go At AAA MCV we believe that it s vitally important to experience as many destinations as possible. And why not when we are working in the world s greatest industry. Yet, it s just as important for our agent partners to see first-hand how we operator our tours. From the guest service to the experiences themselves it all creates what we call the AAA MCV Difference. How and when will I be notified if I am accepted on a FAM? You will be notified by that your application was received. Then, within 30 days of receipt of the application, you will be notified if you have been confirmed. When is payment due? The 250 deposit plus Travel Protection Plan fee (optional) is due upon confirmation and booking. The final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. How do I apply for a AAA MCV FAM? Apply online at or fax your application to

3 Best of Eastern Canada 7 Days April 17-23, 2016 Montreal 2 nights, Quebec City 2 nights, Ottawa 1 night, Toronto 1 night Highlights: Montreal, Sugar Shack, Ottawa Byward Market, Toronto 499 * Twin Rate 999 * Companion Rate 1,099 * Single Rate Tropical Costa Rica 9 Days May 21-29, night San Jose, 2 nights Tortuguero, 2 nights Arenal, 2 nights Guanacaste, 1 night San Jose Highlights: Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Chocolate demonstration, Coffee Plantation, Zip Line and Hanging Bridges, Costa Rican Beaches 499 * Twin Rate 999 * Companion Rate 1,099 * Single Rate Portugal & Its Islands Peru 9 Days April 8-17, * Twin Rate 9 Days April 22-30, ,999 * Twin Rate 3 nights Lisbon; 4 nights Ponta Delgada; 1 night Lisbon Highlights: Portugal s Riviera Sintra, Cascais, Estoril; St. Michael the largest Azorean Island; Tea and Pineapple Plantations 1,299 * Companion Rate 1,399 * Single Rate land only and include Intra-Tour air. 2 nights Lima, 2 nights Sacred Valley, 1 night Aguas Caliente, 2 nights Cuzco Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas; Lima s city center a UNESCO World Heritage site; Sacred Valley of the Incas; Exclusive Culinary Demonstration 2,399 * Companion Rate 2,499 * Single Rate *Includes land, roundtrip air from MIA, and tax and fuel surcharges.

4 New Spotlights Tour! Spotlight on Barcelona 6 Days Dec. 8-13, 2016 Barcelona (4 nights) Highlights: Parc Guell, La Sagrada Familia, Gothic Quarter, La Boqueria Open Air Market, Salvador Dali Museum, Girona 699 * Twin Rate 1,199 * Companion Rate 1,299 * Single Rate A part of our Single Hotel Stay Product Line! A Taste of Ireland 11 Days Nov , nights Dublin, 1 night Kinsale, 2 nights Killarney, 1 night Ennis, 2 nights Westport, 1 night outside Dublin Highlights: Irish Night, Farm-to-table Irish Dinner, Cliffs of Moher, Farm Visit, Ring of Kerry, Westport, Whiskey Tasting, Castle Stay 799 * Twin Rate 1,299 * Companion Rate 1,399 * Single Rate Complete the attached application or apply online at Space is limited! Sunny Portugal 9 Days April 7-15, nights Cascais, 3 Nights Lagos (Algarve), 1 night Lisbon Highlights: Cascais, Lisbon, Sintra, Obidos, Evora, Algarve, Sagres, Lagos, Faro 799 * Twin Rate 1,299 * Companion Rate 1,399 * Single Rate Dates are valid at time of printing and subject to change.

5 FAM Application Travel Agent Information: Name (First): (Last): IATA # Agency: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone # AAA MCV District Sales Manager 1. Are you a home based agent? 2. How many leisure agents are in your office? 3. Have you traveled on a AAA MCV FAM? 4. How many passengers have you booked this year on escorted tours? 5. Do you promote escorted Group Tours? Last year? 6. Do you promote Cruise Tours or River Cruises? 7. Who do you currently promote as your top 3 escorted tour companies? List the last 3 departures (What destinations, how many passengers & how much per person?) Destinations Number of passengers Value per person How large is your customer mailing list? How often do you your online list? How often do you mail to your customer mailing list? What travel agent consortium do you belong to? How large is your list? Which 3 FAMs are you most interested in, in order of preference: Apply today, space is limited! Fax completed application to You will be contacted after your application is reviewed.

6 180 Middle Street Pawtucket, RI Complete the Application Space is Limited! Application is available at Dates are valid at time of printing and subject to change. Call land only, except for Peru where air is included from MIA, Portugal & Its Islands where Intra-Tour air is included. Dates are valid at the time of printing and are subject to change. Educational tours are created to explore the destination, and are often conducted in seasons where availability is abundant. Promotional rate tickets may be utilized for the Familiarization tour to keep the costs affordable for the participant, and therefore are subject to airline conditions of contract. In the rare instance that the scheduled flight is overbooked, the airline reserves the right to restrict the usage of the promotional ticket on the flight. The participant will be rebooked on the next available flight on the same carrier, without any other form of compensation. In turn, AAA MCV will work with the airline and assist with any other accommodations that may be necessary to continue the educational tour. AAA MCV s Travel Protection Plan AAA MCV s Travel Protection Plan is available for an additional fee and will cover you in the event of illness, accidents, or travel and baggage delay. Payment of a per person Travel Protection Plan fee guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit) except for the Travel Protection Plan fee itself, in case of cancellation of travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. If AAA MCV s Travel Protection Plan is not purchased, cancellation penalties may apply, when cancellation occurs within 120 days. Travel Protection Plan ranges from , based on tour. Call for details. CST# UBN# Nevada Seller of Travel Registration No S15