January 2018
See sea lion, feed sea lion: The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport offers a range of animal encounter programs and behind-the-
scenes tours that feature its more than 5,000 animals. To read more about the aquarium’s programs, as well as other tour offerings
in the U.S. West, see page 34.
Features
Compass
Lowcountry, high
returns
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The magic of Mat-Su
The coast with the most
What’s up in Whatcom County, Washington
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Arts, culinary experiences
highlight a Reno renaissance
Cruises, trains hit Alaskan highlights
Odds-on favorites
World-class gaming, luxury
spa facilities, well-appointed
rooms and gourmet
restaurants are just some
of the things travelers can
experience when they visit
NTA-member casino resorts
across North America.
Toronto: Different
and diverse
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U.S.
Six Golden State gems
Following a year of two NTA
conventions, Contact makes
its return in Charleston,
April 18–21.
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West
Editor Bob Rouse spotlights
the Canadian city that
features a variety of
attractions, experiences,
cultures—and pizza—that
made him forget the reason
he went there.
Ireland and the
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United Kingdom
Hop aboard with Great Rail Journeys
Celebrate the Mayflower’s quadricentennial with
Select Travel Service
Céad Míle Fáilte, as the Irish say
Scotland honors youth in 2018
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Belgium,
France and
the Netherlands
A cultural haul awaits in Holland
Food meets art in Flanders
Your NTA river cruise partners
NTAonline.com
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