AAA events to showcase Disney

January is Disney Month, an opportunity for families to see and hear about the range of vacation options in Florida and California, as well as cruises.

Disney’s popular Year of a Million Dreams promotion has been extended in 2008. The promotion randomly selects guests at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts, plus mail-in participants, as winners.
Learn more about the Year of a Million Dreams, new attractions, shows and immersive entertainment choices at an upcoming Disney event at these AAA Travel offices:

• 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Jan. 4 at the Clayton office, 8235 Forsyth Blvd. For information and reservations, call (314) 862-8021, ext. 114;
• 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Jan. 5 at the Cape Girardeau office, 1903 Broadway. Call (573) 334-6042, ext. 119;
• 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 at the O’Fallon/St. Peters office, 2277 Highway K. St. Peters residents call (636) 279-2299, ext. 120, O’Fallon residents call (636) 272-2362, ext. 132;
•11 a.m.–2 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the St. Louis office, 3917 Lindell Blvd. Call (314) 531-0700, ext. 113;
• 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the Springfield office, 2552B S. Campbell. Call (417) 882-8040;
• 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the Elks Hall Auxiliary Room, 1459 Fifth St., Washington, Mo. Call (636) 239-6791, ext. 110;
• 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Jan. 10 at AAA headquarters, 12901 N. Forty Drive, St. Louis. Call (314) 523-7350, ext. 6517;
• 6 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the Florissant office, 2686 N. Highway 67. Call (314) 838-9900, ext. 106;
• 12–4 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the south St. Louis County office, 9005 Watson Road. Call (314) 962-2282, ext. 123;
• 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Swansea office, 2629 N. Illinois St. Call (618) 235-5700, ext. 101;
• 12–5 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the Columbia office, 2101 W. Broadway, Ste. D. Call (573) 445-8426, ext. 131;
• 4–6:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the Jefferson City office, 757A W. Stadium Drive. Call (573) 634-3322, ext. 100;
• 6–8 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the Overland Park office, 10600A Metcalf. Call (913) 649-2280, ext. 100;
• 6–8 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the Shawnee office, 15810B Shawnee Mission Parkway. Call (913) 248-1627, ext. 100.
• 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Edwardsville office, 6655A Edwardsville Crossing. Call (618) 659-4622, ext. 120.

Carnival announces fuel surcharge

Planning a cruise to the tropics this winter? It could cost an extra $70 per person on a Carnival Corporation ship.

Rising gas prices have been pinching motorists’ pockets for a number of years. Now travelers on the high sea–as well as the highway–will feel the pinch.

Carnival Corporation recently announced the implementation of a fuel supplement of $5 per passenger, per day for all cruises departing on or after Feb. 1, 2008. The supplement applies to the first and second passengers in a cabin, up to a maximum of $70 per person per cruise. New bookings and those currently under deposit or fully paid will be affected.

Carnival Corporation North American brands are Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. It is the largest cruise group in the world, operating 84 ships with 21 new ships expected to enter service between now and June 2012.

According to Carnival Corporation Chairman and CEO Micky Arison, the recent spike in fuel prices has dramatically impacted the company’s operating costs, including a 140-percent jump in what it pays for fuel in the past three years, and a 50-percent increase in the last seven months.

Europe, cruising events planned

If Europe is within your sight for a vacation, consider attending one of these Meet your Trafalgar Tour Director events on Feb. 12:
• 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at the south St. Louis County office, 9005 Watson Road. Call (314) 962-2282;
• 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Edwardsville office, 6655A Edwardsville Crossing. Call (618) 659-4622.
The interest in cruising vacations continues to be strong. Come to one of these cruise events to learn more about this vacation option:
• Carnival Cruise Line Night, 6 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Florissant office, 2686 N. Highway 67. Call (314) 838-9900, ext. 108;
• Cruise with AAA and Royal Caribbean, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Springfield office, 2552B S. Campbell. Call (417) 882-8040, ext. 112;
• Cruise with AAA and Celebrity Cruises, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the Springfield office, 2552B S. Campbell. Call (417) 882-8040, ext. 112;
• Cruise with AAA and Carnival Cruise Line, 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the Springfield office, 2552B S. Campbell. Call (417) 882-8040, ext. 112.