Great Travel Awaits Bills Fans
Great Travel Awaits Bills Fans
AAA and Bills fans are ready for football and travel!
From the moment the 2023-24 NFL schedule was released, the phones have been ringing at AAA Western and Central New York as fans plot out their trips to root on the team across the country – and even across the pond!
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY
The Bills open the NFL season on the road against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 11. It will be a prime-time divisional showdown on Monday Night Football spotlighting two of the league’s biggest stars – Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Jets new quarterback Aaron Rogers.
Many are choosing to make it a long weekend in the Big Apple – which features over 90 AAA Four Diamond hotels and restaurants - mixing in a Broadway show and sightseeing. Sunday could be the ideal time to visit the New York City Bills Backers at Penn 6 in Midtown Manhattan, before capping it off with the big game on Monday.
LONDON CALLING
It’s technically a home game, but Bills fans will need a passport to see the team take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 8. Cross the pond and cross one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations off your bucket list. London is a city rich in history, the arts, and culture.
You could spend a lifetime exploring its charm, but even with just a few days there is ample time to visit many of London’s famous landmarks including Trafalgar Square, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. James’s Park and Palace, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and the Tower of London.
International travel is booming – with bookings up over 200 percent from a year ago. According to AAA data, London tops the list for desired destinations with a nearly 350 percent increase in bookings from last year. After the NFL schedule was released, the AAA Group Bills London Tour sold out in a matter of hours. Fans who want to see the London game in person should contact a AAA Travel Advisor as soon as possible for the best pricing and travel options.
EMOTIONAL RETURN
Emotions will be high when the Bills return to Cincinnati for another prime-time game against the Bengals on November 5. It was at Paycor Stadium last January when Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a game. He suffered cardiac arrest, and his life was saved by medical personnel on the field. As Hamlin was rushed to the hospital the game was stopped and never resumed. The outpouring of support for Hamlin from the Bengals and their fans touched the hearts of many. Weeks later the Bengals came to Buffalo and ended the Bills season with a playoff loss.
This rematch will feature two of the NFL’s top contenders, and two of the league’s best QBs – Allen and Cincy’s Joe Burrow – but having a ticket on this night will be about so much more than football.
SUPER PREVIEW?
The Philadelphia Eagles made it all the way to the Super Bowl last season, and many think they could get back again this year with talented quarterback Jalen Hurts leading the way.
When the Bills visit the City of Brotherly Love on November 26, Thanksgiving weekend, it could be a Super Bowl preview. While you’re there, explore America’s birthplace with visits to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Consider a jog up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in Rocky. Bring your appetite too as Philly features six AAA Four Diamond restaurants, once you’ve had your fill of famous cheesesteaks, of course.
CHIEF RIVALS
It’s become one of the NFL’s must-see rivalries – Bills and Chiefs. This time the teams meet at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on December 10. Homefield advantage in the playoffs could be at stake. See two of this era’s best players – Allen and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes - in their prime and do it at one of the NFL’s most popular gameday venues.
In addition, savor some KC barbecue, the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and consider a stay one of eight AAA Four Diamond hotels.
HOLIDAY GIFT
Give the gift of travel this holiday season! The Bills face the Chargers in Los Angeles on December 23. Leave the snow behind for sunny So Cal and enjoy the sights and stars of Tinseltown. The Bills will look to script a Hollywood ending against Chargers QB Justin Herbert and one of the league’s most potent offenses.
Do the holidays leave you feeling drained? Plan a relaxing getaway to start the new year in South Florida. The Bills wrap up the regular season in Miami against the Dolphins on January 7. Miami Beach alone features 16 AAA Four Diamond Hotels. Relax on the beach, enjoy the nightlife, and see the Bills squish the Fish!
DREAM TRIP
Of course, the ultimate dream trip Bills fans would love to book this season arrives on February 11, 2024 – that’s Super Bowl 58 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
As always, AAA Travel Advisors are ready to help you plan your Bills’ road trip anytime. Call (800) 937-1222 or visit AAA.com/Travel.
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