Our Sponsor AmFund has generously provided the following trips for the Exclusive Bucket List Trips at our Gala Silent Auction.

Every trip represents a donation to Virginia Down Syndrome Association while providing you with the trip of a lifetime!

Check out these trip previews and stay tuned for when bidding will begin!

Key West

Balmy breezes, radiant sunsets and the laid-back charm of the Florida Keys promise fun and relaxation.  Your adventure begins in Key West, where you’ll enjoy 4 lazy days and 3 magical nights at one of the island’s most luxurious resorts.  You’ll feel like you belong there the moment your toes touch the sand as you sip frozen Margaritas and let soft island breezes sweep over you.  Enjoy lazy strolls past palm-shaded cottages, and explore quirky shops, art galleries and author Ernest Hemingway’s tropical home.  Then celebrate as the sun sets the sky on fire before it sizzles into the Gulf of Mexico.  Drop by for a drink at Hemingway’s favorite bar, Sloppy Joes, then dine on fresh seafood or savory steaks at a casual cafe.   Another day, you’ll hop aboard a luxury catamaran for a cruise to the Dry Tortugas.  Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board and spend the afternoon swimming, snorkeling, and exploring.

Your Key West adventure includes roundtrip airfare for two, your rental car, three nights’ deluxe accommodations and your catamaran cruise to Dry Tortugas National Park. Your AmFund travel specialist will book your trip, and you have 3 full years to travel with no blackout dates.  Bid now and let Key West’s sun, surf and sand rejuvenate your body and soul!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

  • Round trip airfare in and out of Miami for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport

  • Rental Car

  • 3 Nights Deluxe Accommodations

  • Catamaran cruise to the Dry Tortugas National Park

  • Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip.

  • Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Greece

For sun-drenched days and magic moonlit nights, there’s no place more enchanting than the Greek Islands.  Your idyllic adventure for two begins on sun-kissed Santorini for 3 days of sheer bliss on the island where blue-domed churches and snow-white houses dot the hillsides.  In the rosy glow of sunset, you can sip fine wine and dine on fresh Mediterranean cuisine.  A scenic morning cruise takes you to Mykonos, renowned for its beauty and the international jet setters who love to vacation there.  For 3 glorious days on Mykonos, you can explore the island, shop in trendy boutiques, and stroll the beach as the Aegean Sea tickles your toes. Finally, you are off to Athens to walk in the footsteps of Socrates and Plato as you visit the city’s ancient wonders. This is the stuff of legends and dreams.

Your once-in-a-lifetime 9-day Greece and Greek Islands Odyssey for 2 includes roundtrip air, luxurious accommodations with breakfast every day, your fascinating tour of Athens, and your treasured time on the islands everyone dreams of visiting. Your AmFund Travel Specialist will book your trip and you will have 3 full years with no blackout dates to travel.

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

  • Round trip airfare to Athens for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport

  • 8 Night Deluxe Accommodations (3 Santorini, 3 Mykanos, 2 Athens)

  • Ferry ride to Mykonos

  • Inter-Island Flight to Santorini and Athens

  • Half-Day Athens City Tour

  • Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip

  • Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Spain: Barcelona & Mallorca

Two of you will fly to beautiful Barcelona on Spain’s magnificent Mediterranean coast to begin your 7 day, 6 night getaway.  With its fabulous art and architecture, Barcelona is one of the most unusual cities on earth.  On your cultural tour, you’ll have skip-the-line entrée to see the lofty spires, fancy facades and colorful mosaics designed by the incomparable Antoni Gaudi.  One night, you’ll enjoy cocktails, tapas and dinner as you watch an authentic flamenco show, the dance of passion and love.  Next, you’ll fly to Mallorca for 3 days of pure pleasure.  This playground of Europe’s rich and famous has pristine beaches, charming restaurants, intriguing shops, and beautiful vistas.  On your breathtaking catamaran tour off Palma de Mallorca you’ll enjoy a delightful lunch the sunshine and balmy breezes warm your body and soothe your soul.  At night, party and dance ‘til dawn if you like!

This 7 day, 6 night trip for 2 includes roundtrip air, flight from Barcelona to Mallorca, your luxurious hotels, guided tour in Barcelona, fabulous dinner and flamenco performance, Palma de Mallorca cruise, and magical memories to last a lifetime! This trip is booked by your own AmFund Travel Specialist and you will have 3 years with no blackout dates to go on your trip.

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

  • Round trip airfare in and out of Barcelona for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport

  • 6 Deluxe Accommodations (3 Barcelona/3 Mallorca)

  • Half-day guided tour of Barcelona

  • Dinner and Flamenco performance

  • Flight to Mallorca

  • Catamaran Tour

  • Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip

  • Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Iceland

Thundering waterfalls, glistening glaciers, bubbling hot springs and amazing wildlife make Iceland “The Land of Fire and Ice.”   For 6 cozy nights the two of you will stay in Reykjavik at a 4-star luxury hotel.  You’ll enjoy a walking tour of the city with its picturesque harbor and stunning views of the bay.  Iceland is famous for fresh seafood, flaky pastries, and the creamiest ice cream.  On your day tour of the famed Golden Circle, you’ll see breathtaking landscapes, crystal white glaciers, rugged mountains and other geological wonders.  Soaking in the hot springs of the famous Blue Lagoon will give you a “never-to-be-forgotten” glow.  You can ride Icelandic horses, watch humpbacks frolic in the bays, and perhaps see the amazing Northern Lights dance across the sky. This thrilling 7-day journey for 2 to the Land of the Vikings includes round trip flights, 6-nights luxury hotel with breakfast, city walking tour, and your Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon tour. You have 3 full years to book your trip with no blackout dates and your AmFund travel specialist will book this perfect trip for you. You are just a bid away from winning this amazing Iceland adventure!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and include:

  • Round trip airfare for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport

  • 6 Nights Deluxe Accommodations

  • Half Day Walking Tour of Reykjavik

  • Tour of the Golden Circle

  • Visit to the Blue Lagoon

  • Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip.

  • Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Costa Rica

Imagine taking a deep breath and savoring the sweet aroma of tropical flowers as balmy breezes soothe your soul.  From the moment you arrive, Costa Rica will enchant you with its pristine beaches, exquisite vistas, lush rainforests, and amazing wonders of nature found nowhere else in the world! Imagine the two of you lounging next to a glistening pool sipping cool cocktails or relaxing on a sugar sand beach as warm waves gently sweep ashore.

Your week in Costa Rica can be as relaxed or as exciting as you wish.  You’ll stay at a 4-star resort and relax in sublime luxury.

You might want to explore the rainforest, see a volcano and swing through the jungle canopy on a thrilling zip-line ride! This once-in-a-lifetime vacation is your chance to relax and unwind in this land of unmatched pleasure and beauty.

This incredible package for two includes your 7 days, 6 nights deluxe accommodations, round trip airfare and memories of the most invigorating and relaxing adventure of your life! Your AmFund Travel Specialist will book it for you, and you have 3 full years with no blackout dates. Bid now on this gorgeous topical adventure!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and include:

  • Round trip airfare for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport

  • 6 Nights Deluxe Accommodations

  • Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip

  • Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Tuscany

 The two of you will explore the gilded city of Florence with its historic sites, panoramic views, and cobblestone pathways that promise new discoveries at every turn.  You’ll enjoy VIP entrée and a guided tour at the Museum Accademia where you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s magnificent statue of “David.”  Your deluxe accommodations are in a fully restored 17th century villa in the heart of a vineyard in the rolling hills of Tuscany. You’ll love exploring quaint towns like Siena and Pisa and finding great bargains at the famous designer outlets for Gucci, Ferragamo, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.  One day, you’ll party with culinary masters who’ll teach you the art of fine Italian cooking in their authentic Tuscan kitchen.  This is your chance to see, feel and taste all that makes Tuscany irresistible. This trip is booked by your own AmFund Travel Specialist, and you will have 3 years with no blackout dates to go on your trip.

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

  • Round trip airfare in and out of Florence for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport

  • 6 Deluxe Accommodations (3 Tuscan Countryside, 3 Florence)

  • Half-Day Tour in Florence

  • VIP Entrée to the Museum Academia

  • Cooking Class by classically trained Italian Chef

  • Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip

  • Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Alaskan Cruise

With sparkling glaciers, soaring eagles, grizzly bears and humpback whales; your cruise to America’s Last Frontier is an adventure you will never forget!  The fun begins in Seattle where you’ll board your luxury cruise ship. You’ll marvel at the vast beauty and grandeur of one of the most pristine places on earth.  At ports like Ketchikan, Juneau, Victoria and Skagway, you can add exciting experiences such as dog-sledding, exploring Klondike towns, or even sightseeing by train or sea plane.  You’ll savor gourmet meals, exciting nightlife and try your luck at the ship’s casino!

This fabulous trip for two includes round trip air to Seattle, your amazing week-long voyage with a comfortable ocean view cabin, delicious cruise ship dining, fabulous on-board entertainment and activities, the attentive service of your ship’s professional staff, and memories of your adventure as big as Alaska itself!

Your AmFund travel specialist will book your Alaska Cruise adventure and you have 3 full years to take your trip with no blackout dates.  This once in a lifetime adventure can be yours for your winning bid!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

  • Round trip airfare in and out of Seattle for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport

  • 7 nights accommodations in an Oceanview cabin

  • Visit the Ports of Ketchikan, Juneau, Victoria, and Skagway

  • Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip

  • Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

San Francisco & Wine Country

San Francisco and the California Wine Country are the perfect places to unwind and relax. Your long weekend escape takes you to a cozy bed and breakfast in the rolling hills and breathtaking vineyards of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.  You’ll ride the famous Wine Train to a beautiful winery where you’ll enjoy a special sommelier tour and wine tasting.

Back in San Francisco, you can take the famous cable cars to sample succulent seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf, or enjoy exotic dishes in Chinatown.  You might even want to take a cruise on San Francisco Bay before retiring to your deluxe hotel.

This 4-day, 3-night trip for two includes roundtrip air from any major airport in the United States, your deluxe Wine Country and San Francisco accommodations, Wine Train, sommelier winery tour and tasting, and great memories of your San Francisco and Wine Country Adventure!

This trip is booked by your own AmFund Travel Specialist and you will have 3 years with NO blackout dates to go on your trip.

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and include:

  • Round trip airfare for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport

  • 3 Nights Deluxe Accommodations (2 Napa, 1 San Francisco)

  • Wine Train Tour with Lunch in Napa Valley

  • Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip.

  • Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Wine Wonders & Romance of France

You’ll fall in love with the French countryside the moment you step off your flight to Paris.  You’ll stay in an 18th century chateau in the Loire Valley, the famous wine region of France.  You can sit in the garden and enjoy croissants and coffee for breakfast. Then your guide will show you spectacular chateaux and castles and take you for lunch at a boutique winery in the heart of a vineyard.  There’s time for shopping at the world’s finest designer boutiques in Paris, and your city excursion takes you to such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower where you’ll enjoy a delightful lunch.  The real essence of the city is captured by the river Seine. You’ll cruise the River Seine before you cuddle to sleep in your chic hotel.

Your trip for two includes roundtrip air, your deluxe accommodations, wine-tasting lunch and chateaux excursion, guided Paris city experience, Eiffel Tower lunch, and River Seine cruise. For 7 days and 6 nights you’ll savor the best sights, sounds, tastes, and pleasures of France! This trip is booked by your own AmFund Travel Specialist and you will have 3 years with NO blackout dates to go on your trip.

  • Round trip airfare in and out of Paris for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport

  • 6 Nights Deluxe Accommodations (3 Amboise/3 Paris)

  • Full-Day Tour of Amboise including wine tasting lunch

  • Paris Day tour with  a Seine River Cruise and Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

  • Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip.

  • Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

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