AAA brings 'paradise' to WNY

AAA Travel is officially kicking off the New Year with a cure for those midwinter blahs at the "Sun, Sand, and Surf" event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga.

Explore warm weather or tropical getaways with AAA's travel experts and a variety of cruise, resort and theme park travel partners, including Walt Disney World Resorts, Royal Caribbean and Holland America Line.

There is no charge for the event.

Attendees can take advantage of special event savings of up to $100 toward their next vacation on a new cruise, vacation package or cruise tour booking. The event will also have tropical music, vendor giveaways and a raffle style auction.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 1-800-937-1222 or visit the Web site www.AAA.com.

"Sun, Sand, and Surf" is the first event in a series of AAA Travel trade shows featuring new destinations, values and exclusive member benefits for 2008. Travel partners include Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Azamari, Cunard, NCL America, Universal Studios, Travel Impressions, Princess Cruises, Walt Disney Word Resorts and Holland America Line.