| August 25, 2010 - AAA Highlights Nearly 2,500 Eco-Certified Lodgings |
As a service to members who consider sustainability when selecting lodgings, we've identified AAA Approved lodgings that have been certified as eco-friendly through a recognized external... |
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| August 13, 2010 - AAA Inspectors Pick Family Getaways |
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, but there's still time for one more family trip. We polled our professional inspectors and asked their favorite places. The top 10... |
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| August 12, 2010 - Enter the AAA PetBook Photo Contest |
Capture your pet’s most memorable travel moments on camera and enter your ‘best-in-travel’ photograph to the AAA PetBook photo contest before November 30, 2010.
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| August 09, 2010 - Win A Disney Getaway |
Interested in a free getaway to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or the Disneyland Resort in Southern California (including airfare, accommodations, tickets and a $1000 gift card)... |
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| August 04, 2010 - AAA Hot Hotel Deals For August |
There's still time for that last summer getaway . . . Get inspired and save some money at these destinations:
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| August 03, 2010 - Queen Elizabeth Preview |
Seeing a cruise ship under construction is a little like seeing a theatrical play in rehearsal. It’s not polished, but you can get a sense of the finished production. If a recent... |
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| July 30, 2010 - Travel Trends |
News and trends from around the web ...
How Does Your Beach Rate?
The Natural Resources Defense Council released its annual water quality survey,... |
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| July 23, 2010 - Hyatt Summer Savings |
| AAA members save this summer at participating Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Andaz, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites. Book now through September 9, 2010 at participating Hyatt Regency, Grand... |
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| July 22, 2010 - Gulf Coast Beach Updates Report |
| As a service to travelers, AAA is providing information on oil-related Gulf of Mexico beach closures as designated by local and regional officials. We are closely monitoring the situation and... |
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| July 21, 2010 - Auto Skills Winners Experience Roush Fenway Racing |
| This post, the first in a series, was written by Christie Hyde from AAA’s national office as she accompanies the winners of the 2010 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills... |
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| July 02, 2010 - Travel Trends |
News and trends from around the web...
State Department to Raise Passport and Visa Fees
On July 13 the State Department will raise the price for... |
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| June 23, 2010 - Blue Ridge Parkway Celebrates 75 Years |
Seventy five years ago, construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began as a project to put people back to work during the Depression. Today the 469-mile winding roadway in... |
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| June 23, 2010 - Fourth of July Holiday Travel Forecast |
The AAA forecast released today projects the number of Americans traveling this Fourth of July holiday weekend will increase 17.1 percent from 2009, with approximately 34.9 million travelers... |
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| June 16, 2010 - Holland America Virtual Travel Show |
AAA & CAA Travel will present Sea the World, an online virtual travel show with Holland America Line Tuesday, June 22, 6-11 p.m. Eastern. Registration... |
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| June 15, 2010 - Ryan Stiles' Bellingham |
Bill Purpura, editor of the Ohio edition of AAA’s Home & Away magazine, got the inside scoop on Bellingham, Washington from actor and comedian Ryan Stiles.
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| June 04, 2010 - Travel Trends |
News and trends from around the Web...
Forbes Names America’s Top Tourist Destinations
See how many of these iconic destinations you can say you've... |
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| May 28, 2010 - Travel Trends |
News and trends from around the Web:
Farm Vacations
Farmers produce everything from flowers to fleece and are opening their barn doors to give... |
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| May 26, 2010 - Gray Line Destinations and Discounts |
| Gray Line is in more than 150 top worldwide travel destinations, offering bus, trolley, boat and walking tours with sightseeing along the way. In addition to traditional tours,they offer... |
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| May 21, 2010 - Free Dining at Disney World |
Through August 14, members who book a five-night AAA Vacations Walt Disney World Resort package with a six-day Magic Your Way base ticket and a stay at a moderately or... |
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| May 21, 2010 - SeaWorld Cares $5 Child Tickets Benefit Wildlife |
Travelers who purchase full-price adult tickets to any of the three SeaWorld parks can get tickets for children ages 3 to 12 for $5 each. All proceeds from AAA SeaWorld Cares child... |
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| May 20, 2010 - Memorial Day Forecast Estimates 32M U.S. Travelers |
Our Memorial Day travel forecast projects the number of Americans traveling over the upcoming holiday weekend will increase 5.4 percent from 2009 with approximately... |
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| May 20, 2010 - Travel Trends |
News and trends from around the Web ...
Visit America’s Most Underrated Parks
Among the 58 national parks in the United States, the... |
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| May 17, 2010 - Free AAA TripTik® Mobile iPhone App Available |
Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users can use AAA’s TripTik® Mobile application for routing assistance and to compare fuel prices at stations close to home... |
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| May 13, 2010 - Travel Trends |
Travel news from around the web ...
Disney to Begin Construction on New Hotel
The company plans to break ground this summer on the Art of... |
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| May 12, 2010 - Great Hotel Deals With AAA |
AAA/CAA members receive a Fun Bucks certificate (up to $10 in value) at check-in for each Friday, Saturday or Sunday night for stays at participating
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| May 07, 2010 - 'America's Worst Driver' Season Finale |
'America’s Worst Driver’ has found the most challenged drivers in eight U.S.... |
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| May 07, 2010 - Amtrak Hosts National Train Day |
Amtrak will host the third annual National Train Day tomorrow, May 8, marking the 141st anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad’s inception.... |
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| May 06, 2010 - AAA Mobile Web and 'AAA Find Me' Available |
AAA has launched two new services for mobile phone users for easier access to travel and other AAA information and services.
AAA Mobile Web, accessible at... |
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| May 06, 2010 - Get Hyatt Certificate with Qualifying New Account |
From May 1 through June 15, AAA members who open a AAA certificate of deposit, money-market account or IRA CD online with a $10,000 minimum deposit will receive a certificate for $100 off a... |
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| April 30, 2010 - 'America's Worst Driver' In Dallas |
| 'America’s Worst Driver’ takes its search for the worst driver in the country... |
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| April 22, 2010 - ‘America’s Worst Driver’ Heads to New York |
'America’s Worst Driver’ takes its search for the worst driver in the country... |
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| April 20, 2010 - Travel Trends |
News and trends from around the web ...
Air Passengers Engage in Battle of the Bags
On the usual domestic flight, six passengers share overhead... |
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| April 09, 2010 - ‘America's Worst Driver’ In Seattle on New Day |
'America’s Worst Driver’ takes its search for the worst driver in the country to... |
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| April 02, 2010 - ‘America's Worst Driver’ Heads South To Miami |
| ‘America’s Worst Driver’ takes its search for the worst driver in the... |
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| March 31, 2010 - National Parks Waive Entrance Fees |
During National Park Week April 17-25, entrance fees at all 392 U.S. national parks will be waived. This does not include fees for camping, reservations, use of concessions or those... |
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| March 26, 2010 - ‘America’s Worst Driver’ Heads to the Windy City |
| ‘America’s Worst Driver’ continues its search for the worst driver in the... |
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| March 22, 2010 - Hot Deals on AAA.com Hotels |
Get 'em while they're hot.... Check out these Hot Deals for hotels on AAA.com - click on the name to check availability.
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| March 19, 2010 - ‘America’s Worst Driver’ visits Beantown |
Boston will be the setting for the next episode of ‘America’s Worst... |
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| March 12, 2010 - Looking For 'America's Worst Driver' |
San Francisco will be the setting for the first episode of ‘America’s... |
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| March 02, 2010 - Summer Sales Event Virtual Travel Show |
Join us online for the AAA Summer Sales Event Virtual Travel Show Tuesday, March 9, from 6-11 p.m. Eastern time (3-8 p.m. Pacific time). Register at
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| February 25, 2010 - Snapshots From the Winter Olympics |
There’s nothing like the Olympics for sheer excitement. If the
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| February 25, 2010 - New PetBook Photo Contest Winners |
The results are in for the latest annual AAA PetBook® Photo Contest sponsored by Best Western. Five top dogs from Massachusetts, California and Colorado will enjoy a year of fame as... |
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| February 19, 2010 - Universal Florida: Harry Potter AAA Packages |
AAA is now selling vacation packages to Universal Orlando® for travel beginning May 28 to include the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter area in the Islands of... |
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| February 12, 2010 - Travel Trends |
Travel news and observations from around the web . . .
Why a Six-Hour Flight Now Takes Seven
Across the airline industry, carriers have been... |
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| January 28, 2010 - Dirty Hotels: We Don’t Approve |
‘10 Dirtiest U.S. Hotels’ is an intriguing (or disgusting) list... |
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| January 08, 2010 - Disney Virtual Travel Show |
Need Magic? If so, join us the evening of January 19 from the comfort of your home for AAA’s Virtual Travel Show. January is Disney Month at AAA... |
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| January 08, 2010 - More Great Hotel Deals on AAA.com |
Warm up with these Hot Deals for hotels on AAA.com - click on the name to check availability.
Hyatt Winter Your Way - 25% discount plus... |
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| December 16, 2009 - AAA Year-End Holiday Travel Forecast |
Our newly-released travel forecast projects 87.7 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more away from home during the year-end holidays. This is a 3.8 percent increase from... |
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| December 15, 2009 - AAA Inspectors Pick 12 Favorite Places to Find Holiday Spirit |
We polled our inspectors for their favorite places to enjoy holiday festivities and their top 12 picks are:
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| December 08, 2009 - AAA and Garfield Say Be Safe For Holiday Travel |
When making your holiday 'traveling with kids' list, put 'recheck safety seats' at the top. After that, a few new DVDs for the trip probably aren't a bad idea either. AAA... |
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| November 18, 2009 - Thanksgiving Travel Forecast |
AAA projects 38.4 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more away from home over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend; a 1.4 percent increase over last year when 37.8 million... |
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| November 09, 2009 - AAA Travel's Best & Biggest Sales Event |
Register now to learn more about one of the most... |
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| November 06, 2009 - Five Diamond Award Winners Announced |
AAA today announced the 2010 AAA/CAA Five Diamond Award® winners and sixteen lodgings have been added for a total of 113 hotels and 52 restaurants. See the complete list of
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| November 02, 2009 - I-40 Road Closure Advisory |
UPDATE: As of April 25, 2010, I-40 has reopened, though ongoing road safety measures could cause delays. Please visit the
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| October 28, 2009 - Traveling With Your Pet Survey |
28% of those who travel with pets indicate they would rather travel with their pet than with their significant other. That's according to a survey released today by AAA and
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| October 23, 2009 - Haunted Hideaways: AAA Inspectors' 13 Picks |
In anticipation of Halloween, AAA polled its professional inspectors for their favorite haunted hotels and restaurants, resulting in the following 13 top... |
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| October 13, 2009 - AAA Travel Presents the World's Largest Cruise Night |
Register now to learn more about one of the most... |
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| October 02, 2009 - AAA Identifies 'Green' Hotels in Travel Information |
In response to growing member interest in green hotels, AAA has launched a program to highlight AAA Approved lodgings that have been eco-certified through a well-established government or... |
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| September 14, 2009 - Exotic Destinations Featured on Virtual Travel Show |
On Tuesday, September 15, AAA will present the latest in our... |
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| September 14, 2009 - Disney Goes to Alaska |
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder will sail in Alaska in the summer of 2011. DCL president Karl Holz announced the new itinerary—a first for Disney—during a press... |
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| September 14, 2009 - National Child Passenger Safety Week |
Though my car seat ownership days are behind me, I still have vivid memories of wrestling the things in and out of vehicles, getting wiggling, resistant children into them and wondering if... |
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| September 02, 2009 - Discounts and Benefits From AAA Travel |
Examples of deals and discounts available now from AAA Travel include:
• AAA members receive 15 percent or more off the best rates at Sheraton and Four... |
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| August 27, 2009 - Labor Day Travel Forecast |
AAA projects the number of Americans traveling on vacation Labor Day weekend will be down from last year, impacted by when Labor Day falls on the calendar. Approximately 39.1 million... |
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| August 21, 2009 - AAA Roadside iPhone App Available |
AAA's Roadside app for iPhone users is now available on the iTunes App Store. The free app provides AAA members with a way to use their iPhone, and its... |
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| August 19, 2009 - AAA Discounts in Best Apps Publication |
| AAA Discounts has been noted as one of the best iPhone apps in a recently published paperback titled just that ... “Best iPhone Apps - The Guide for Discriminating... |
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| August 11, 2009 - Dream Vacations Within Reach With AAA Hot Deals |
Tonight's AAA Virtual Travel Show is about 'Dream Vacations, Now Within Reach' and these deals on AAA.com on Four and Five Diamond Rated luxury... |
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| August 07, 2009 - AAA Restaurant Diamond Rating Guidelines Updated |
Over 27,000 restaurants can be found in AAA.com's
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| August 04, 2009 - Finding Diesel Fuel Stations |
Question: H. Cole asks: I'll be driving west on I-90 and I-80 with a diesel car. I would like to know before I leave where all the diesel fuel stations... |
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| July 27, 2009 - AAA Discount iPhone App Hits Half Million Downloads |
AAA’s free Apple iPhone “app,” AAA Discounts, has surpassed one-half-million downloads in only three months. The free, GPS-based app displays Show... |
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| July 22, 2009 - Amazing View of the Space Shuttle Endeavor |
Michelle Donati, public affairs supervisor with AAA Arizona, was flying back from a Virgin Islands vacation last Wednesday when she had a rare photo op – the space shuttle... |
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| July 08, 2009 - Budget Travel To Disney with AAA and GMA |
| The LoPilato family was on a mission. The Brookline, N.H., family of four wanted to spend its summer vacation at Disney World in Florida, but also wanted to do it... |
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| June 25, 2009 - On The Road With Amy |
Blogger Amy Graff continues her budget-themed Mississippi Road Trip family vacation equipped with AAA maps and TourBook guides, a TripTik and AAA Road... |
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| June 23, 2009 - AAA Inspectors Pick Top Historic Hotels |
In the spirit of Independence Day, AAA lodging inspectors were asked to name their favorite historic hotels. A list of
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| June 10, 2009 - Congratulations, Matthew and Megan |
Last month, AAATravelViews received a very special question from our Q&A page. Matthew Stovall wrote:I'm traveling to Strasbourg, France in two weeks and plan to... |
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| June 08, 2009 - AAA Discounts On Travel and More |
It's a great time to travel - many great deals are available and the discount benefits of AAA membership has never been better. Here's just some of the travel and... |
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| June 05, 2009 - AAA's Band On The Road: TripPlay |
Ever felt like quitting your job, starting a band and hitting the road? It's the stuff of dreams for many and the theme of four videos we've produced to highlight AAA travel... |
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| May 22, 2009 - Memorial Day Travel |
| If you're preparing to leave town for the Memorial Day long weekend, you're not alone. As AAA President Robert ('Bob') Darbelnet noted this morning on a
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| May 20, 2009 - Make A Summer Road Trip Even Better With TripTik® Travel Planner |
A summer road trip that begins with excitement in anticipation of fun with friends and family can change to frustration if traffic flow stops on congested roadways.... |
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| May 19, 2009 - Go Retro With AAA and Best Western |
Best Western International and AAA are offering one family the chance to find out how road trips have changed during the last 60 years by giving away a weeklong... |
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| May 18, 2009 - AAA Hotel Savings and Specials |
| AAA Best Western Rewards members who stay two times April 6 -- June 14 will earn a $50 travel card from Best Western. Members also earn 10% bonus points with each qualified stay and save up to 20% at... |
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| May 14, 2009 - Passport Requirements Change June 1 |
| Beginning June 1, U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda by land or sea will be required to have a passport, passport card or other travel documents... |
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| May 12, 2009 - Virtual Travel Show Tonight: Hot Deals, Cool Vacations and Bloggers |
Tonight, Tuesday, May 12, AAA will present the latest in our series of virtual travel show, 'Hot Deals, Cool Vacations,' an online travel planning... |
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| May 12, 2009 - AAA Memorial Day Travel Forecast |
Going somewhere this Memorial Day weekend? You and over 32 million other travelers in the U.S., according to the our Memorial Day travel forecast released... |
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| May 11, 2009 - Virtual Travel Show: Travel With or Without Your Pet |
| When pet owners make travel plans, it's not always an easy choice -should Spot stay or go? Get information on both options at a special presentation at... |
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| May 07, 2009 - When Diamond Ratings Are Questioned |
Question: Been a member since 1956 and then some. Have had great vacations aided by AAA services. Recent years have made me question the quality of the travel accommodation... |
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| May 04, 2009 - Find AAA Discounts on Your iPhone |
Apple iPhone users can now easily find their way to AAA member savings by downloading a new application, AAA Discounts. The free, GPS-based app displays retail locations of AAA Show... |
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| April 28, 2009 - Swine Flu Outbreak Raises Travel Concern |
| We have received some questions here at AAATravelViews concerning the swine flu outbreak situation and travel concerns. We at AAA would like to assist our travel clients in any way we can and advise... |
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| April 15, 2009 - Seize Summer Travel Bargains |
| Budget-minded consumers should seize this summer’s travel bargains... |
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| March 31, 2009 - Fuel Price Site Upgraded |
We've upgraded the look and feel of the heavily-trafficked AAA Fuel Gauge Report® site. Located at
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| March 24, 2009 - Save First, Then Travel |
AAA members who are packing for a spring trip could save by checking out these Show Your Card & Save specials:
-25% in-store savings at New York & Company... |
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| March 20, 2009 - Gains For Travelers During Recession |
| Michael Petrone, AAA's Director of Tourism Information Development, was a source quoted in the MSNBC.com article "3 Things... |
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| March 03, 2009 - Travel To Mexico: Information and Advice |
| As a result of drug-cartel related border violence, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for Mexico in October and updated it to an
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| February 20, 2009 - Arizona Designated Strict Enforcement Area |
| AAA’s National Office has formally designated the state of Arizona as a Strict Enforcement Area under terms of the association’s process for identifying locations... |
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| February 06, 2009 - PetBook® Photo Contest Winners |
The results are in for AAA’s 5th annual PetBook® Photo Contest, and two traveling dogs, one from North Carolina and one from South Carolina, will enjoy a... |
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| January 29, 2009 - Europe Is Closer Than You Think |
AAA Travel and CAA Travel present — A Virtual Travel Show Experience. There are some great deals out there for travel to Europe in 2009 –... |
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| January 28, 2009 - How Green is Your Hotel and How Do You Know? |
(Updated 8/25/2010)
You care about the environmental practices of the hotels you stay in, right?
Our research shows a definite consumer trend of travelers wanting and... |
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| January 08, 2009 - Disney Virtual Travel Show |
| Need Magic? If so, join us the evening of January 13 from the comfort of your home for AAA’s Virtual Travel Show. January is Disney Month at AAA Travel and if you’ve never attended an... |
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| December 31, 2008 - The 2009 Five Diamond Awards |
Each year in November, AAA releases the lists of lodgings and
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| September 01, 2010 - Fall in The Smoky Mountains |
From the Q&A mailbox:
We want to see the fall colors in the Smoky Mountains. What do you suggest?
Do some planning quickly, as it's a popular... |
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| August 27, 2010 - Q&A With AAA |
The inbox is full and here's some of our recent questions - and the answers provided by AAA experts across the country.
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| July 16, 2010 - Oyster Card For London Travel |
From the Q&A mailbox:
Question: Do you know about the Oyster Card that is sold for travel in London? How does it compare to the TravelCard... |
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| June 21, 2010 - Amtrak From Chicago to Seattle |
From the Q&A mailbox:
Question: David writes: We would like to plan a train trip from Chicago to Seattle and Vancouver.
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| June 03, 2010 - Philly With The Family |
From the Q&A mailbox:
Question: Kim asks, We are considering a road trip from Detroit to Philadelphia for a summer vacation. We are a family of 4 with two boys... |
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| June 01, 2010 - A Wondrous Drive in Western Canada |
From the Q&A mailbox:
Question: E. L. McLean writes: We live in Washington State and wish to spend ten days driving in western Canada, with emphasis on the... |
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| May 12, 2010 - International Phone Service With a AAA Discount |
From the Q&A email:
Question: Raymond writes: My wife and our daughter will be traveling in France for two weeks. Does AAA have have a... |
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| April 27, 2010 - Hersheypark Recommendations |
Question: Megan asks, Do you have any tips for visiting and staying near Hersheypark in Pennsylvania?
Answer: Matt Lyle, AAA... |
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| April 13, 2010 - Road Trip: Rides, Rock, Baseball and Falls |
Question: My husband and I were hoping to take our 3 kids (ages 7,9 and 12) on a driving vacation this August. We were hoping to combine Cedar Point,... |
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| March 25, 2010 - New England Summer Vacation |
Question: Karen B. Jones posted on our FaceBook page: We're in Kansas and thinking... |
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| March 03, 2010 - Discount Broadway Tickets |
Question: Darrell asks: I am going to New York and would like to see a Broadway show. I can order tickets online but I have heard that before the show starts there is a... |
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| February 23, 2010 - College Visit Travel Planning |
From the Q&A mailbox:
Question: Lynn asks, My daughter and I are looking at colleges in northern... |
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| February 18, 2010 - Grand Canyon In The Spring |
From our Q&A mailbox:
Question: Do you recommend a road trip to Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Canyon in... |
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| December 29, 2009 - St. Thomas or St. Croix? |
Question: Doris asks, Would it be best to stay on St. Thomas or St. Croix to take advantage of shopping and sightseeing, along with limited crowds?
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| November 03, 2009 - Waterfront Dining In San Francisco |
Question: Connie Atwell asks: Where are the best places on the water to eat in San Francisco?
Answer: Tonya Powell,... |
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| August 31, 2009 - Vancouver Trolley Tour Covers Main Attractions |
| Question: Patricia R. asks: We are taking a cruise from Vancouver and have some time before our departure. Do you recomend the trolley? We don’t have enough... |
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| August 31, 2009 - San Francisco to Vancouver - A Scenic Drive |
| Question: Sharam asks: I plan to drive from San Francisco to Vancouver, BC. I have choice of Highway 5 & 101. Which is a better scenic road? Please... |
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| August 27, 2009 - Pennsylvania Dutch Country Day Trip |
| Question: Pete asks: We're planning a one-day trip from New Jersey to Lancaster, PA. We would appreciate any tips and advice regarding places to visit, routes... |
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| August 10, 2009 - Route 1 To San Francisco |
Question: My wife and I will visit Santa Barbara, California in October. After we check out wine country and the beaches, we are thinking of driving up the coast... |
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| July 10, 2009 - Michigan's West Coast Beaches |
| Question: Charlotte Ross asks: We'd like to drive from Kansas City to Lake Michigan. Any suggestions on where to go that would be about a day's drive (8-12 hours)... |
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| July 02, 2009 - Q&A: From Vermont to Niagara Falls |
Question: Daniel Kinney asks: We are traveling to East Wallingford, Vermont in July. I would like to go to Niagara Falls. What are some good stops for... |
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| June 26, 2009 - Myrtle Beach Entertainment |
Question: Kate. R asks: Taking the family to Myrtle Beach, SC for a week . Recommendations on what to do in addition to beach time?
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| June 26, 2009 - Yosemite National Park: Trip Planning Advice |
Question: Vijay Gupta asks: We are thinking of going to Yosemite National Park in California. Can you provide some recommendations to plan this trip?... |
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| June 11, 2009 - A Drive Through West Virginia |
Question: I'm flying into Lexington, Kentucky for a couple of days, then driving into Morgantown, West Virginia to visit someone. I'm taking my time... |
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| June 10, 2009 - Congratulations, Matthew and Megan |
Last month, AAATravelViews received a very special question from our Q&A page. Matthew Stovall wrote:I'm traveling to Strasbourg, France in two weeks and plan to... |
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| June 04, 2009 - Colonial Williamsburg Attractions Open Year Round |
Question: Audrey Putman asks: We are headed to Williamsburg VA Sept. 12-19. What will the weather be like? Attractions and activities still available after Labor Day?
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| June 03, 2009 - Yellowstone Road Trip Through Cody, Wyoming |
| Question: Sue asks: We are planning to drive from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Mount Rushmore and then to Yellowstone. I am finding that hotels at Yellowstone are already booked and... |
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| June 02, 2009 - Hoppin' the Hawaiian Islands |
| Question: David Henning asks: My wife and I are planning to go to Hawaii in March 2010. What is a good length of time to stay (7 days, 10 to 14 days)? ... |
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| June 01, 2009 - Maine Lobster With A View |
Question: Phyllis asks: I understand that Maine has the best lobsters. Is this true? If yes, where should I go for them if I fly into Portland,... |
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| June 01, 2009 - Walt Disney World Dining and IllumiNations |
| Question: Bruce McIntosh asks: My family and I are traveling to Disney World in August. We have only one day to spend at Epcot. What restaurant would you recommend to dine at and to... |
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| May 28, 2009 - What to Do With a Free Trip to Italy |
| Question: Melissa Famiglietti asks: I am a member of AAA who has never used this service to book travel. Recently, I won a trip from a radio station from Boston to Milan, Italy! I... |
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| May 20, 2009 - A Royal Hotel Stay on Bangkok's River of Kings |
| Question: Elle asks: I am planning a trip to Bangkok in July. Any suggestions for a good hotel that is not too expensive? I would also like information on Krabi,... |
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| May 09, 2009 - Traveling the Canadian Rockies by Rail or Road |
| Question: David S. asks: We are planning a trip to Alberta Canada and visiting the Canadian Rockies this August; anything you can tell us about the Rockies would be most helpful.... |
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| May 09, 2009 - AAA Offices Provide Travel Visa Processing Services |
Question: Cher G asks: Does AAA have an agent/service in San Francisco that will obtain a visa for travel to China on a member's behalf?
Answer:... |
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| May 08, 2009 - Cape May Beauty Blooms Throughout the Year |
Question: Kathleen B asks: I am planning a long weekend at Cape May, New Jersey. Do you have any points of interest to share with me?
Answer: AAA... |
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| May 07, 2009 - Alaska Road Trip Can Be a 'Wild' Ride |
| Question: Oreste Magliozzi asks: A group of six senior citizens is going to Alaska this summer and renting an RV in Anchorage. Do you have planning info for a road trip for a week... |
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| May 07, 2009 - Sample Permission Letter for Traveling Child |
| Question: Mike M. asks: My daughter is traveling out of the country on vacation with another family. Do you have a sample letter or can you give me an idea of what the letter should... |
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| May 04, 2009 - Circle Tour of Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Question: Renato Schmidt asks: I'd like to take a car trip within a 100-mile radius of Milwaukee. What are your suggestions?
Answer: Tom... |
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| May 04, 2009 - From Vancouver to Glacier National Park |
| Question: Larry Carrier asks: We have a travel van and AAA insurance. We plan to leave Ottawa, KS June 21 and have 5 days to get to Seattle, WA. We will take a... |
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| April 29, 2009 - Travel to Portugal: Savor the Sights and Cuisine |
Question: Margaret Souza asks: I am planning a trip to Portugal. I would appreciate suggestions for reservations, and for places to stay, see and eat.
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| April 29, 2009 - Travel To London: Top Ideas |
Question: Jason H. asks: I am traveling to London, England this summer. We already booked our flights and made hotel reservations. We are staying in Trafalgar Square.... |
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| April 28, 2009 - Traveling Lake Superior's North Shore |
| Question: John Suhumskie asks: We would like to plan a trip along Lake Superior's north shore. When is the best time to visit, what attractions should we see, and... |
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| April 24, 2009 - Savannah Recommendations |
Question: Jennie Bryant asks: Any suggestions for visiting Savannah, Georgia? We already have the AAA books and maps.
Answer: Candy Christman,... |
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| April 20, 2009 - Amazing Gulf Beaches |
Question: Jada asks: I want to take my son to the beach this summer. How are the beaches in the Gulf Shores thru Ft. Walton? Have they recovered from the... |
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| April 15, 2009 - A Flatter Route Between Las Vegas and Kanab, Utah? |
| Question: Anne McKenna asks: I am planning a second trip to Kanab, Utah. On my first trip I flew to Las Vegas and drove from there. The drive east to Kanab was fine, but I did not... |
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| April 07, 2009 - Road Trip: One Day In Memphis |
| Question: Jodi Strom asks: We'll be taking a road trip in April. We plan to visit Memphis, Nashville and Louisville, but due to time constraints, we only have one... |
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| April 02, 2009 - Q&A: Furniture Shopping is a High Point Highlight |
Question: Robert asks: I would like to go furniture shopping in North Carolina. Which city do I stay in? High Point is one I believe.
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| March 30, 2009 - Q&A: Carving Vacation Memories at National Parks and Monuments |
| Question: Richard Luchtefeld asks: We are planning a fall 2009 trip to South Dakota, Wyoming, and maybe to Montana to see national parks, landmarks, etc. What ideas to you... |
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| March 27, 2009 - Q&A: Getting To Butterfly World |
Question: Ann Johnson asks: We are going to Ft. Lauderdale to stay one night pre-cruise. We arrive at 4:30 pm. We want to stay one night at a hotel. We want to rent... |
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| March 26, 2009 - Q&A: Insurance Coverage on a Rental Car |
| Question: John Melithoniotes asks: My wife and I frequently fly to Pennsylvania on family visits, where we rent a car for 3-4 days. Adding extra car rental insurance is quite... |
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| March 25, 2009 - Visiting Montreal, Eh? |
Question: Sally Sholly asks: Do you have any tips for traveling in Canada? Montreal in particular, but all information will be helpful. I'm a little worried about... |
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| March 24, 2009 - I-95 South Around Washington D.C. |
Question: In April I'll be driving to Florida again for the 4th year in a row. I have always used the CAA Trip Tik and they have always sent me down the I-95,... |
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| March 23, 2009 - Q&A: Life Along the Road to Death Valley |
Question: Kathleen Michaelson asks: I would like to plan a day trip in April with three kids from Las Vegas to Zion or Death Valley. What do you suggest?
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| March 23, 2009 - Q&A: AAA Travel Services for Vacation Planners |
Question: John Raine asks: Does AAA still offer assistance with vacation travel plans?
Answer: Brenda Urias, AAA Travel Marketing Manager answers:... |
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| March 19, 2009 - Q&A: Exploring The Azores |
Question: Mary McLaughlin asks: My husband and I are considering a trip to the Azores in the fall. Any suggestions for places to stay, special activities. etc?
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| March 19, 2009 - Q&A: New Guidelines For Cuba Travel |
Question: AAA member asks: When will AAA be starting cruises or land tours into Cuba? Wife was there many years ago during Batista reign. We'd like to see Havana... |
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| March 17, 2009 - Q&A: Travel for Travelers With Disabilities |
Question: Betty Sutton asks: What tips do you have for a disabled person who uses a walker but would like to travel?
Answer: AAA travel counselor... |
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| March 17, 2009 - Q&A: Documents to Drive in Germany and Austria |
| Question: Leone Tromper asks: I will be traveling to Germany and Austria this May, and I'll be renting a car. Do I need an international driver's license?
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| March 17, 2009 - Q&A: Stops Along the Way to Yellowstone |
Question: Mark Cruise asks: I am planning a rented RV trip to Yellowstone in July ’09. Any suggestions so my three kids and I will have fun?
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| March 16, 2009 - Q&A: A Taste of Cruise Line Dining |
| Question: Dianne asks: A year ago I cruised on Princess Lines through the Panama Canal. Everything was wonderful but I found the food to be average. Which cruise line rates the best... |
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| March 16, 2009 - Short Trips From Cincinnati |
Question: Terry Houston asks: I'd like to take a car trip within a 150-mile radius of Cincinnati. Any suggestions?
Answer: Mary Ann Bayer,... |
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| March 16, 2009 - Q&A: Suite Stay in Washington, DC |
| Question: Leona Mattson asks: I am looking for a hotel in Washington, D.C. for a trip in April with two young children. We need a safe neighborhood and prefer a suite with separate... |
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| March 13, 2009 - Q&A: Adapting to Foreign Electricity |
| Question: Douglas Greenburg asks: I am going to Israel this summer and need to buy an electrical adapter and converter. Do you know where I can purchase one, and what type would you... |
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| March 13, 2009 - Q&A: Must See in Scotland |
Question: V. Heins asks: What are "must see’s" in Scotland in early May? Are there tour and hotel deals?
Answer: R Sastri, who used... |
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| March 12, 2009 - Q&A: Car Rental in Tampa, Florida |
Question: Leon asks: I'm traveling to Tampa, Fla., by plane and need to rent a car. What is available, and what is the cost for eight days?
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| March 12, 2009 - Q&A: Road Trip to the Grand Canyon |
| Question: Armen Changizian asks: We are taking the kids on a road trip with the Grand Canyon as the final destination. The starting point is from Newberg, Oregon, on March 19 in the... |
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| March 12, 2009 - Q&A: Warm Places to Ring in the New Year |
| Question: Jeanette asks: Where is the best warm weather destination for a New Year's Eve trip? Exclude Caribbean. We've been there too many times and want a change ...... |
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| March 11, 2009 - Q&A: Bermuda's Pink Sand Beaches |
Question: Diane Sheahan asks: Where are the best public beaches in Bermuda ? We will be staying at Grotto Bay Beach Club and want to visit other beaches.
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| March 11, 2009 - Q&A: Campground Listings and Ratings |
Question: Frank Doty asks: Does AAA have information on campgrounds, ratings, comparisons, and amenities?
Answer: Yes, AAA has detailed listings for... |
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| March 11, 2009 - Q&A: Italy Sightseeing Recommendations |
| Question: B.N. asks: I am planning a trip to Italy this summer and I’m looking for interesting cities/sites. We are thinking about seeing Florence, Rome, and the west coast... |
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| March 10, 2009 - Q&A: Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona |
| Question: Charles Sotiropoulos asks: I plan to visit Sedona, Arizona, and would like tips on lodging and the best time of year to visit. I have many varied interests... |
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| March 10, 2009 - Q&A: Italy in the "Month of Roses" |
| Question: Barb O’Connor asks: Last minute invite to tour Italy with college alumni group this May. Based on temp predictions, what sort of clothing should I pack? Cities... |
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| March 09, 2009 - Q&A: Best Time to Visit Scotland |
Question: Debra Schein asks: What is the best time to visit Scotland?
Answer: R Sastri, who lived in Scotland for a while, answers:... |
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| March 09, 2009 - Q&A: Booking Flights for Summer Travel |
| Question: Beth Imoff asks: For best prices when is the best time to purchase plane tickets for summer travel? Now, or closer to the travel time we want to travel – early July... |
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| March 06, 2009 - Q&A: Dining Around Amelia Island |
| Question: Di asks: We will be traveling to Amelia Island Plantation, Florida, next week - staying in a condo on the property. Any suggestions for nice restaurants in the area?... |
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| March 05, 2009 - Q&A: Recommendations for Brisbane, Australia |
Question: Lynne Jackson asks: I'm planning a trip to the Brisbane, Australia area and was wondering what are the "must see" places in that area?
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| February 26, 2009 - Q & A: Resolving Hotel Issue |
| Question: Pat submitted the following to AAATravelViews on 2/24/09: I made a reservation, through AAA.com, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Aiken, SC. I... |
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| February 10, 2009 - Q&A: Recommendations For Lake Como, Italy |
Question: Shawn Murphy writes: My wife and I are planning a trip to Lake Como area of Italy this summer. Does anyone have recommendations for places... |
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| February 04, 2009 - Q & A: Coastal Drive in the Northwest |
Question: Alex Sands asks: We are driving from Bellingham, WA to San Francisco in April. I'd like to take the coastal route as much as... |
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| February 02, 2009 - Q&A: B&Bs, Phone Service In Ireland? |
| Question: Heidi Welch asks AAATravelViews Q&A: Does AAA offer services to provide vouchers for bed & breakfasts in Ireland? I will be visiting in April with a cousin... |
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| January 19, 2009 - Q & A: Visa/Passport Requirements for the Ukraine? |
Question: Everett Fiegi of Montana writes: I am planning a trip to Kiev, Ukraine in August 2009 for about a 20 day stay. I have checked a couple of different... |
| August 31, 2010 - Texas Burger Tour |
When I learned I’d be taking a AAA-sponsored research trip to Texas this year, I was excited for two main reasons: (1) I’d finally find out
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| August 25, 2010 - New Orleans’ Restaurants Roll On |
On Sunday, it will be five years since Hurricane Katrina and in that time a determined group of New Orleans residents and admirers have worked tirelessly to see that the city would recover... |
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| August 23, 2010 - Virginia Beach Boardwalk Stroll |
A visit to the beach is a summer ritual for many families, and one of the most popular stretches of sand in the eastern U.S. is Virginia Beach, Virgina. I found that in... |
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| August 19, 2010 - The Renaissance Chicago: Location, Location, Location |
| Whether I’m traveling for business or on pleasure, it’s the destination experience that counts, not necessarily where I’m going to be spending the night. I usually end up at a... |
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| August 17, 2010 - Martinique: Beauty and Fiery History |
| Martinique is one Caribbean island, one of the very few, that seemingly is neglected by American cruise ships and, thus, American cruisers. That is a shame, as it is an island with much to... |
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| August 11, 2010 - Gallery Hopping On Santa Fe’s Canyon Road |
Santa Fe is a town that takes its artsy reputation seriously. It has museums devoted to art (the
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| August 06, 2010 - Sanibel and Captiva, Florida: Gone Shellin' |
A trip to Sanibel and Captiva islands off the southwest coast of Florida should be on everyone’s list of must-see places in Florida, I’m not the beachy type (I... |
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| August 05, 2010 - A Nebraska Pit Stop: Carhenge |
Just north of Alliance, Nebraska, motorists touring through the flat, rural landscape on SR 87/ CR 59 detect something odd on the horizon. Rising from the Great Plains is an... |
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| August 02, 2010 - NASCAR Weekend In Indianapolis |
| This post, the third in a series, was written by Christie Hyde from AAA’s national office as she accompanies the... |
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| July 29, 2010 - Morgan’s Wonderland: Where Everyone Can Play |
Deep in the heart of south Texas is San Antonio, home of the historic Alamo, the mighty Spurs and the lively River Walk. Now it has another claim to fame:
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| July 28, 2010 - Restaurant Hunting in Albuquerque |
| When I found out I was traveling to Albuquerque on assignment my stomach growled eagerly in anticipation. Anyone who knows me knows that I love Mexican food, and I figured that the geographical... |
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| July 27, 2010 - Red Roses and Pennsylvania Dutch: Lancaster, PA |
We made friends with a wonderful couple on a cruise a few years ago and have not been able to get together on another vacation since. So when we were invited to join them at their home in... |
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| July 26, 2010 - Denver’s ArtDistrict on Santa Fe |
| I’m a neighborhood kind of gal. When I travel to a place I’ve never seen before, sure, I like to visit highly touted tourist attractions—but I also want to do what the natives do.... |
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| July 23, 2010 - Racing Through North Carolina |
| This post, the second in a series, was written by Christie Hyde from AAA’s national office as she accompanies the winners of the 2010... |
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| July 20, 2010 - More Wizarding World of Harry Potter |
All aboard the Hogwarts Express! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18 to great fanfare and much excitement, complete with a celebrity-filled grand opening and tons of... |
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| July 19, 2010 - Awesome Hiking at New Mexico’s Chimney Rock |
When I first found out I was going to New Mexico on travel assignment, visions of hiking began dancing in my head. Living in central Florida, let’s just say I don’t have... |
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| July 15, 2010 - Chill Out: Rafting In the Rockies |
Dress in layers and hold on tightly!
That’s the best advice I can give if you plan to go whitewater rafting in late May or early June along the Arkansas River in... |
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| July 13, 2010 - Museum at Sea on the Nieuw Amsterdam |
The ms Nieuw Amsterdam is at sea on her first cruise, a short three-day voyage from Venice to Dubrovnik and back. The passengers are a mix of European and American guests and many are... |
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| July 12, 2010 - Jon McBride's Space Coast |
This post was contributed by Bill Purpura, editor of the Ohio edition of AAA’s Home & Away magazine.
Nothing can compare to anything live. Frank... |
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| July 08, 2010 - Newport Discoveries |
Written by a wandering AAA travel expert...
Some of my favorite places in the world have been found on my serendipitous wanderings. I love narrow little streets, one-of-a-kind... |
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| July 01, 2010 - Direct From the Wizarding World of Harry Potter |
This post was written by Anthony J. Adubato from AAA Mid-Atlantic.
It's been a long time in the making, but the Wizarding World of Harry... |
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| July 01, 2010 - Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam: Finishing Touches |
Only days to go before sailing and to the untrained eye it seems impossible. The newest Holland America Line ship, the ms Nieuw Amsterdam is scheduled to leave the shipyard... |
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| June 30, 2010 - Sampling Denver's Microbrew Tour |
Beer is to Denver what pastry is to Paris.
I conjured up this comparison based on a recent visit to the Mile High City. But first, hang with me while I provide some background... |
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| June 28, 2010 - Curaçao: Off The Beaten Path |
The southern Caribbean island of Curaçao, poking out of the continental shelf of South America, 40 miles north of the coast of Venezuela, is part of the Netherlands Antilles, six West... |
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| June 24, 2010 - Disneyland’s World of Color |
Written by AAA Travel Disney specialist Fay Dallas.
I remember Sunday nights, waiting in anticipation for Tinker Bell to appear with that wonderful wand that would... |
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| June 22, 2010 - A Rocky, Mountain Drive to Aspen |
Where can you go to find a small, remote city that offers quaint shops, a variety of year-round outdoor entertainment options and breathtaking scenery?
“I’ll... |
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| June 17, 2010 - Chicago's Magnificent Mile: Shop On |
I’m not sure if it’s actually a mile long, but the 14-block stretch of N. Michigan Avenue dubbed the “Magnificent Mile” is where you go in Chicago if... |
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| June 14, 2010 - Taos Pueblo’s Native American Culture |
In some ways Taos, New Mexico, reminds me of a smaller version of Santa Fe. It shares the same dramatically scenic high desert setting, dominated by the lofty Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The... |
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| June 10, 2010 - Stay Awhile at An Inn on the Rio |
In my last blog I shared some impressions about the High Road to Taos (awesome!) as well as Taos itself... |
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| June 08, 2010 - Taking the High Road to Taos |
| I was in New Mexico recently on a travel research assignment, and it was my first visit to the Land of Enchantment. Driving from Santa Fe to Taos, I had two route options: the main highway (US 84 to... |
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| June 02, 2010 - Gino’s East of Chicago: Deep-Dish Heaven |
When she found out I was going to Chicago my esteemed colleague Sharon Kudlowitz informed me, “You have to try the deep-dish pizza at Lou Malnati’s.” In... |
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| May 25, 2010 - Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Art Festival at Point State Park |
For a half-century the Three Rivers Art Festival has been entertaining Pittsburghers, who eagerly await its return to Point... |
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| May 24, 2010 - To GPS or Not To GPS? |
Today's guest blogger is Jayne Steadman, AAATravelviews staffer and UK native.
I have to admit it - I’m just not technologically savvy. I was the last person I... |
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| May 19, 2010 - Three Dining Day Trips From Orlando |
| If Orlando's in your travel plans, take the advice of these three bloggers and have a great meal in a Florida setting that's a little different than the theme parks.
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| May 18, 2010 - St. Louis: Doing The Hill |
One thing that struck me on a recent trip to St. Louis was how many different communities make up the metro area. Brentwood, Maplewood, Kirkwood, Des Peres,... |
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| May 14, 2010 - Grand Canyon Mule Ride |
I’m not an adventure traveler. So when I tell you that I went on the overnight mule ride to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, you should understand that I was way out of my comfort zone.... |
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| May 13, 2010 - Tea and Antiquity in Southeastern Turkey |
From Istanbul, we wished to travel on to Cappadocia, the Central Anatolian range of beehive-shaped natural rock formations, one of Turkey’s wonders. “No, you don’t want to... |
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| May 11, 2010 - The Stanley Hotel Ghost Tour |
It’s not just the breathtaking view from Colorado’s Stanley Hotel that sends shivers down your spine. The legendary ghosts rumored to wander the halls... |
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| May 10, 2010 - Kentucky's Festival of the Bluegrass |
The Festival of the Bluegrass will be held June 10-13 near Lexington, Kentucky. It‘s the 37th year of the festival and I’ve attended five of them -- one... |
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| May 07, 2010 - Chicago’s Navy Pier: Almost Ready for Summer |
Navy Pier would be my choice to while away a lazy Chicago summer day. Trouble is, I paid a visit on a decidedly chilly late April afternoon. But although my timing was off, the pier is... |
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| May 06, 2010 - Boston Bike Ride |
| I have to admit that I was a bit anxious about this adventure. I hadn’t ridden a bike for at least 10 years and the last time I rode for any distance was probably before I learned to... |
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| May 04, 2010 - One Morning at the Art Institute of Chicago |
Art museums in big cities almost always inspire, and that’s certainly the case at the Art Institute of Chicago.... |
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| April 29, 2010 - Tacoma's Point Defiance Park |
With over two million visitors a year, Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park can lay claim to being one of the... |
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| April 28, 2010 - Three Great Restaurants in Kansas City |
I like to try as many different restaurants as I can when I’m traveling and try to stay away from nationwide chains, as I’d rather get a sampling of the local flavor. ... |
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| April 26, 2010 - Drive Trip On Route 17 in New York State |
Much of my responsibility for AAA involves driving to travel destinations, but not necessarily experiencing them. So, I decided to take a scenic drive trip in my territory with time to enjoy... |
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| April 22, 2010 - A Funny Name for a Fabulous Resort |
Okay, I have to admit it. Even to this day, as a somewhat-close-to middle-aged adult, I still can’t help but giggle a little when I hear something about French Lick,... |
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| April 21, 2010 - San Francisco From Atop Twin Peaks |
| There may be another city with a more dazzling variety of scenic views than San Francisco, but I can’t think of one at the moment. I discover a cool new view every time I’m here.... |
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| April 20, 2010 - St. Louis' Unique City Museum |
The City Museum in St. Louis defies description…but I’m going to try. Imagine a museum built from the city itself, with a twist of the fantastic, a whopping... |
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| April 15, 2010 - Lexington's Liberty Ride: History Comes Alive |
Boston and its surrounding communities are steeped in American history. This Sunday, April 18, marks 235 years since Paul Revere made his infamous ride informing colonists that... |
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| April 14, 2010 - Crazy Horse and Quirky Sights in The Dakotas |
As I travel for my work, I’m always on the lookout for the unique and memorable stop so here’s a few if you are traveling in The Dakotas:
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| April 12, 2010 - Segway to Washington D.C. |
The ability to zip from one attraction to another on a set of high-tech wheels—in other words, on a Segway—is an intriguing prospect for any busy, bunion-cursed travel writer.... |
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| April 12, 2010 - Disney's Animal Kingdom and Deluxe Resorts |
A week at a Disney resort is a week away from the ordinary, even if it is ‘part of the job.’ In this three-part series, blogger Tony Mayer, a travel counselor for AAA... |
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| April 08, 2010 - Birding In New York City |
The Eastern Seaboard coast up to New York City and then the Hudson River above it have been migration routes for birds for tens of thousands of years. Just because a huge metropolis was... |
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| April 07, 2010 - Five Diamond Service at the Fairmont Olympic |
| When I traveled with my boys while they were growing up, I always looked for the best deals, staying at hotels where I could take advantage of my AAA discount. Those properties were... |
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| April 06, 2010 - The Eats of Philadelphia (and the Arts) |
I managed to fit a lot into a weekend in Philly, so with apologies to Bruce Springsteen for that headline, here's the rundown:
Our culinary adventures started,... |
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| April 02, 2010 - Chattanooga: On Board The Choo Choo |
| ‘Planes, trains, tow trucks, caves, pizza’ … that’s what a AAA travel guide written by a 10-year-old boy might look like. So it’s no surprise my son enjoyed... |
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| March 31, 2010 - Camping: Lessons Learned |
Although my wife and I can now claim to be experienced campers, this was not always the case. I recall many years ago when the two of us embarked on one of our early camping trips to... |
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| March 29, 2010 - An Overview of Disney World's Epcot Center |
| A week at a Disney resort is a week away from the ordinary, even if it is ‘part of the job.’ In this three-part series, blogger Tony Mayer, a travel counselor for AAA Washington,... |
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| March 24, 2010 - Keukenhof: Holland’s Garden |
Each day, Holland packs and ships much of the world’s supply of fresh flowers. The industry is a huge part of the Dutch economy. So it’s little wonder that Holland is a flower... |
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| March 23, 2010 - Hubert Keller’s San Francisco |
This article was written by Barbara Wayman and originally appeared in AAA's Home & Away magazine.
I had the oddest sensation when I was in San Francisco. It... |
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| March 18, 2010 - San Francisco’s Pier 39: Sea Lions and Sourdough |
Various things immediately come to mind when you hear the words San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge? Definitely. Cable cars? For sure. Sourdough bread? It certainly comes to my mind. You... |
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| March 17, 2010 - A Religious Experience in St. Louis |
From the outside, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis looks like a pretty, but unremarkable Byzantine style church. Weathered gray... |
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| March 16, 2010 - Plan For San Antonio's Fiesta |
Fiesta San Antonio is coming up April 15-25, and this city “deep in the heart of south Texas” is getting ready to... |
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| March 15, 2010 - Celebrity Eclipse Preview |
Celebrity Eclipse river conveyance March 11, 2010: the new cruise ship squeezes backwards... |
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| March 11, 2010 - L.A. Dodger Stadium Tour: Bleeding Blue |
Game 4 of the 2009 National League Championship Series: Dodger vs. Phillies. In dramatic fashion, Philly comes from behind and wins in the bottom of the 9th, essentially pounding the final... |
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| March 10, 2010 - Stone Mountain Climbing |
Whether you live in the Atlanta area or you’re just visiting, a trek to Stone Mountain is one of the things you wind up doing. It’s not a Georgia law or anything; you just do it.... |
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| March 09, 2010 - Kansas City's Jazz Museum |
My list of must-see museums in Kansas City during my visit in July included the American Jazz Museum. It’s located in the 18th and Vine historic district, an area of Kansas City noted... |
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| March 05, 2010 - In Chicago, It’s Got To Be Lou’s |
I’m not a pizza fanatic and generally order pasta or a salad when dining at a pizzeria with family or friends. Maybe it’s a result of too many mediocre pizzas in my youth;... |
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| March 03, 2010 - Four Presidents and Lost Springs, Pop. 1 |
I’ll never forget the first time I went to the
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| March 01, 2010 - Olympic Closing Ceremony: From The Scene |
These observations of the final day of the Winter Olympics come to us from Gail Screaton, AAA/CAA Account Manager for western Canada.
Well, the games are really over... |
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| March 01, 2010 - My Road to the Olympics: Final |
Knowing I have to get up at an unconscionable hour invariably means that I'll wake up every hour to check the time. The night before the Men’s Giant Slalom was no... |
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| February 26, 2010 - Nashville and Johnny Cash |
He had me at “Hello.”
Johnny Cash, that is. I’ve only been in love with his mournful bass-baritone voice for a short time (since 2005, when the biopic... |
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| February 24, 2010 - Exploring the Galapagos with National Geographic |
The Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean have for years been the epitome of ecotourism. Experiencing this destination with National Geographic... |
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| February 23, 2010 - Kansas City Shopping at Country Club Plaza |
“I’m going to Kansas City, Kansas City, here I come….” The 1959 song (sung by Wilbert Harrison), was the first thing that sprang to mind when I found out that I... |
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| February 22, 2010 - My Road To The Olympics, Part 6 |
It was hard to believe that the day had finally arrived. My Olympic experience was going to begin. The hockey game I was scheduled to attend started at 9 p.m., but I had already... |
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| February 22, 2010 - My Road To The Olympics, Part 5 |
| I hate to be redundant, but Friday was ANOTHER beautiful day in Seattle. One of the locals I spoke to said "don't think about moving here . . . it's not usually like this in the... |
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| February 19, 2010 - My Road To The Olympics, Part 4 |
Another beautiful day in Seattle! Typical winter weather means dodging rain drops, but much to my delight it has been uncharacteristically sunny.
My first task of the day... |
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| February 18, 2010 - My Road To the Olympics, Part 3 |
One of the adventures of traveling is that sometimes you're thrown a curve ball and have to punt. (I suppose sports analogies are appropriate.) After a long day of traveling,... |
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| February 16, 2010 - My Road To The Olympics, Part 2 |
Less than 24 hours out from heading west to Seattle, I think I’m just about ready to go. Since I’ll be away from home for a week, there are a few more details to... |
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| February 11, 2010 - Day Trip From San Francisco |
Who doesn’t love day trips? They’re fun, they’re manageable and they almost always produce fond memories. But they have a built-in limitation: It always seems like you run... |
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| February 10, 2010 - Boston 'Sleeps and Eats' |
As a supporter of the Mark Sandman Music Education Project based in Boston, I was invited to a fundraising... |
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| February 09, 2010 - The Florida Keys: On The Overseas Highway |
Assigned to write about the Florida Keys for our TourBook and online travel information, I stopped to explore several of the islands in the chain on my way to Key West, my final... |
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| February 08, 2010 - Margaret's Grocery in Vicksburg, Mississippi |
As most travelers know, often it is the chance encounters and discoveries that leave the longest-lasting of impressions. Margaret’s Grocery and Market, a.k.a.... |
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| February 05, 2010 - Toronto’s CN Tower: Up To You |
So, is Toronto’s CN Tower a must or a must-miss tourist trap?
About 2 million visitors take the ride up annually, making the communications and observation tower one of... |
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| February 04, 2010 - Robert Is Here: South of Miami |
Robert is Here is the unusual name of a fruit stand specializing in exotic produce not far from the entrance to
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| January 28, 2010 - Washington D.C. Bookstores: Whiling Away a Winter Afternoon |
Washington is a great city when it comes to independent bookstores. Oh sure, I enjoy wandering around Borders just like everyone else, but most Borders stores are basically... |
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| January 25, 2010 - Memphis Barbeque: Holy Smoke |
In Memphis, barbecue borders on being a religion—a religion with legions of followers. Its disciples are many, and they worship at the multitude of barbecue joints that are the source... |
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| January 21, 2010 - A California Wine Country Find |
On a recent vacation to California... |
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| January 20, 2010 - Florida’s Best Beaches: Pass-a-Grille |
Where can you spend a lazy, quiet Florida beach weekend that’s conveniently less than two hours from Orlando’s thicket of theme parks and a mere 20-minute drive from... |
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| January 19, 2010 - Cru Cafe: Charleston Comfort Food |
As you know from some of my previous blogs, Charleston is a dining joy - Lowcountry buffets, waterfront discoveries, coconut cake utopia. As I... |
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| January 18, 2010 - Memphis’ National Civil Rights Museum: More Than Planned |
Some people can hop on a plane without so much as a guidebook in their carryon bag and actually look forward to exploring a strange place without an itinerary or even knowing much about... |
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| January 15, 2010 - Casa de Japón: A Curious Find in Argentina |
Occasionally when traveling, we are delighted to find something totally unexpected that temporarily throws us off our tracks. One such find for me was in a suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina,... |
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| January 13, 2010 - Dinosaur Hunt in Alberta |
Sometimes the highlights of a vacation happen by accident, and that’s how we discovered the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta.
We’d... |
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| January 06, 2010 - Current Events in D.C.’s Lafayette Square |
If you’ve ever lived in or near Washington, you know that feeling—a sense that in some small way you’re a part of our nation’s history. There’s something... |
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| January 04, 2010 - San Francisco's Valencia Street: Hip Hangout |
Hip hangouts are one thing San Francisco doesn’t lack. This is a city so diverse, so cosmopolitan and so culturally invigorating that it’s basically hip by default.... |
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| December 30, 2009 - St. Charles, Missouri Discovered |
I’m a history buff. A costume wearing, reference book buying, card carrying history buff. So why wasn’t I excited when friends wanted to take my husband and I to the historic... |
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| December 28, 2009 - Cedar Key, Still Old Florida Charm |
When I suggested Cedar Key, Florida for our annual Christmas getaway, I wasn’t sure it would measure up to other holiday trips to San Francisco and a cruise to the Bahamas. But... |
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| December 28, 2009 - Snowshoeing the Rockies |
As a travel writer, I sometimes have to go the extra mile to find the good stuff, even if it is on a pair of snowshoes. And that’s exactly what happened when I was on assignment... |
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| December 22, 2009 - Washington D.C. Road Trip, Part Two |
On our first morning in our nation’s capital, I quickly figured out that there was no monument or museum that was better (to a couple of Florida kids) than a big slope of fresh... |
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| December 20, 2009 - Washington D.C. Road Trip: Into the Snow |
I don’t know if I have ever been so glad to hand my car keys to a hotel valet parking guy as I was a few hours ago here in Washington D.C.
The attendant at the
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| December 18, 2009 - American Paradise, Part Four |
This is the fourth in a series of posts from Vicki, who will be sharing information and experiences from her second... |
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| December 17, 2009 - Miami’s Herald Hunt: Just Don’t Call It Nerdapalooza |
“O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?”
It’s a beautiful late November day in Miami and I’m watching two actors perform the iconic... |
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| December 11, 2009 - A Recovering Travel Snob |
Written by a AAA travel expert...
I admit it. When I saw those goofy fake “hanging off the cliff” photos I wanted one too. So I took off for Sedona, AZ and jumped... |
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| December 10, 2009 - The Old City of Jerusalem |
Dawn in November comes at 6 a.m. I arrived at 5:55 a.m. two days in a row. Standing immediately outside the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem, I felt a tinge at what I could expect by... |
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| December 10, 2009 - Las Vegas Wise Guide |
October, 1982. Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal walks out of the Tony Roma’s restaurant on Sahara Avenue carrying an order of take-out ribs. When he... |
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| December 08, 2009 - Aboard Holland America's Oosterdam |
| Where have AAA Member Appreciation Cruises been all my life? Until sailing to the Mexican Riviera aboard Holland America Line’s Oosterdam, I’d never taken one. Now, I’m reluctant... |
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| December 07, 2009 - Cleveland and A Christmas Story |
“No! No! I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two Hundred Shot Range Model Air Rifle,” said Ralphie. “You’ll shoot your... |
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| December 07, 2009 - American Paradise, Part 3 |
This is the third in a series of posts from Vicki, who will be sharing information and experiences from her second home on St. Croix in the U.S.... |
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| December 04, 2009 - Music Central in San Francisco |
San Francisco without a doubt has one of the country’s great music scenes. It was the epicenter of 1967’s Summer of Love. From the Grateful Dead and the Jefferson Airplane to... |
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| December 04, 2009 - Amigos in Vallarta |
In Puerto Vallarta, we took our own advice. “Try to see a place through the eyes of someone who lives there,” we always tell people. “If you know someone who lives in the... |
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| December 02, 2009 - Hanging Out in Mazatlán |
When we went ashore in Mazatlán, we hadn’t expected to hear Leroy Anderson’s... |
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| December 01, 2009 - American Paradise, Part Two |
| This is the second in a series of posts from Vicki, who will be sharing information and experiences from her second home on St. Croix in the... |
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| November 30, 2009 - 24-Hour Fun In San Antonio |
“A San Antonio institution.” Okay, when a restaurant bills itself that authoritatively, I’ve just got to call their bluff. It was a foregone conclusion I’d be... |
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| November 25, 2009 - American Paradise |
This is the first in a series of posts from Vicki, who will be sharing information and experiences from her second home on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands where she and her husband... |
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| November 24, 2009 - A Quick Look At Minneapolis |
I had the pleasure of visiting Minneapolis for the first time last weekend and was pleasantly surprised by one of the famed Twin Cities. My attendance at a card game convention kept me... |
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| November 23, 2009 - The Carnival Dream Embarks |
Carnival’s newest ship the MS Carnival Dream debuted in New York in earlier this month as the largest Carnival ship ever constructed at 130,000 tons and carrying 3,646... |
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| November 20, 2009 - Indy’s Full-Circle Holiday Celebration |
Having lived in Indianapolis for most of my life, I guess I’ve generally taken the festive holiday décor magnificently displayed throughout the Circle City’s downtown area... |
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| November 19, 2009 - Tijuana, If You Dare |
Tijuana, Mexico: two-for-one taco specials, tequila shooters, burros painted like zebras, $5 supersized sombreros and an ugly drug war that’s keeping tourists away in... |
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| November 16, 2009 - Niagara's Winter Festival of Lights |
This winter, why not bundle up the family and make a run for the border, eh? The northern border, that is—to the Winter Festival of... |
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| November 12, 2009 - AAA Insider Tips: Boston Museums |
There are many attractions and activities in the Boston area that offer a change of pace for the non-traditional tourist. Having been to Boston a few times, I was looking for unique... |
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| November 11, 2009 - Dining Around Key West |
It was a muggy day in Key West, but still I clung to the speed junky like white on rice. While riding aboard a rented motor scooter, my boyfriend and I zipped down narrow streets flanked by... |
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| November 09, 2009 - Mayan Drive Trip: Hacienda Santa Rosa |
This is the fourth in a series of posts about Tony's Mayan drive trip.
My Mayan tour... |
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| November 05, 2009 - Gettysburg National Military Park |
| There is something otherworldly about Gettysburg National Military Park in the early morning - the mist creeping across grassy swales... |
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| November 03, 2009 - Indoor Outdoor Beauty in Golden Gate Park |
One of Golden Gate Park’s best-known attractions, the Conservatory of Flowers opened to the public way back in 1879.... |
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| October 29, 2009 - Fountain of Youth and Old Florida Charm |
“In the beginning … ,” the thunderous voice boomed. A big black light-illuminated globe that looked like it was made out of Play-Doh was slowly rotating at the front of... |
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| October 28, 2009 - New York City in Two Days |
It’s your first trip to New York City, and you’re only staying for 48 hours. What to do? That was our challenge, and we managed to pack a week’s worth of sightseeing into... |
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| October 27, 2009 - Southern Finland - The Old and The New |
I was in Finland’s second-oldest town, Porvoo, whose Finnish name came from local phonetic attempts to say its... |
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| October 23, 2009 - Haunted Hideaways: AAA Inspectors' 13 Picks |
In anticipation of Halloween, AAA polled its professional inspectors for their favorite haunted hotels and restaurants, resulting in the following 13 top... |
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| October 23, 2009 - Haunted Inspection Stories |
These ghostly tales were written by anonymous AAA inspectors ....
Upon my arrival at the Mason House Inn in Bentonsport, Iowa, I noticed movement out of the... |
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| October 21, 2009 - Monk's Belgian Cafe and Beer Emporium |
Exploring Philadelphia’s Center City neighborhood on a travel writing assignment, I stumbled upon a cozy little pub on the corner of
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| October 21, 2009 - I Didn’t Quite Find My Thrill |
As St. Louis hangouts go, the Delmar Loop is near the top of the list. The heart of this cultural, entertainment and restaurant district stretches for six blocks along
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| October 19, 2009 - Eat by The Sea at John G's |
I’ve found that it’s always a good idea to solicit recommendations about local restaurants before heading out on a trip. First-hand advice is inevitably the best. So, just before... |
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| October 19, 2009 - South Florida's Butterfly World |
I think there must be a little bit of lepidopterist in everyone. I mean, how can you not be captivated by butterflies? It’s just about impossible not to smile when you see one... |
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| October 16, 2009 - Asheville, NC Girls' Getaway |
Asheville has all the qualities needed for a perfect 'girls getaway': luxurious hotels and spas; a variety of unique restaurants; great shopping; endless galleries for lovers... |
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| October 15, 2009 - A Tale From The Road: Polar Bear Country |
Every traveler collects them, their personal souvenirs. Those unique travel tales, perfect for an impromptu dinner party when one needs to be simultaneously charming and entertaining. As an... |
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| October 14, 2009 - Disney for One, Please |
When I told everyone I was headed to Disney World, their first reaction was “You and Greg are going to love it!” “No, no” I said “I’m going alone.”... |
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| October 09, 2009 - Chicago: Playing in Millennium Park |
When I went to Chicago several years ago I got a glimpse of Millennium Park in Chicago from my bus window and it looked intriguing. When I went back last weekend, it was on my must-see list.... |
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| October 08, 2009 - A Day In The Life of One AAA Inspector |
The following is a representation of a day in the life of one of AAA’s team of professional lodging and restaurant inspectors who, along with the establishments, remain... |
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| October 07, 2009 - Las Vegas Hotel Tour |
This post has been contributed by Linda Butler, an auto travel counselor for AAA Tidewater in Virginia.
AMAZING!! By day three of our week in Las Vegas my... |
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| October 06, 2009 - Yellowstone: Hot and Cool |
In the famed Lamar Valley … bison. In the middle of the two-lane road … bison. In the middle of the parking lot??? Yep, bison. Bison, buffalo … bah! Whatever you... |
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| October 06, 2009 - In Memphis, Please Seat Yourself at Huey's |
Everybody I know who is familiar with Memphis says that you’ve got to try the barbecue. You’ll love the barbecue! And I’m sure that’s true—if you like barbecue.... |
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| October 01, 2009 - San Francisco: Mission Murals |
I would be hard pressed to name my favorite San Francisco neighborhood. North Beach? The Haight? The Castro? Chinatown? Pacific Heights? The Mission District? I like them all, and... |
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| October 01, 2009 - California Wine Country: Benziger Family Winery |
The rolling hills and lush vineyards of Sonoma Valley are stunningly beautiful. And the first-rate wines produced in this region are nothing short of sublime. I wanted to learn more about... |
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| September 30, 2009 - Bury St. Edmunds: A British Town Worth Seeing |
It has one of England’s smallest pubs, ruins of a thousand-year-old abbey, and the world’s first Internet bench. Those are just a few of the reasons to visit Bury St. Edmunds. I... |
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| September 29, 2009 - Nashville's Grand Ole Opry |
When I listen to music, I play tracks from hardcore rappers, classical pianists and everyone in between. But, when someone asks me what genres I’m into, I invariably answer:... |
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| September 25, 2009 - Fall in the New River Gorge |
If you’re looking for a beautiful area to visit in the fall, consider the New River Gorge region of southern West Virginia, an area I’ve previously visited with my brother... |
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| September 24, 2009 - Tagging Along On A Five Diamond Hotel Inspection |
| I was on travel assignment in Cancún for several days, checking out the Mexican tourist mecca and the rapidly developing Riviera Maya, the stretch of Caribbean coast between... |
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| September 24, 2009 - Mayan Drive Trip: The Ruins at Ake |
This is the third in a series of posts about Tony's Mayan drive trip.
Fortified by my breakfast of huevos... |
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| September 23, 2009 - Colorado to Cody to Yellowstone |
Before my recent trip to Cody, Wyoming and Yellowstone, I decided to “road trip it” and see a few other things on my way. One of the places I decided to stop was a little... |
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| September 21, 2009 - Da Weekend In Chicago |
“Big shots at da Conrad!” That’s how my good buddy Kyle described my girlfriend and I in his thick Chicago accent when he saw our room at the impressive AAA Four... |
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| September 17, 2009 - Ny-Ålesund: The World’s Most Northerly Town |
In August, I strolled up, after taking my shoes off, to the bar of the Mellageret and ordered a drink, and... |
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| September 10, 2009 - Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala River |
I had booked a whitewater rafting trip in North Carolina once before, only to cancel upon learning of my first child’s pending arrival status. That child is now 14, so it took me... |
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| September 09, 2009 - Beatles-Themed Travel: The Long and Winding Road |
It is a truly fab time to be a Beatle fan. The new Rock Band: The Beatles is out this week and is creating a massive amount... |
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| September 08, 2009 - The St. Louis Gateway Arch |
It’s almost a law that if you visit St. Louis, you go to the Arch (or to be more official, “The... |
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| September 08, 2009 - Crown Candy Kitchen Takes You Back |
I must give a shout-out to AAA Missouri’s Lori Moshkowsky for cluing me in to Crown Candy Kitchen. It was one of several suggestions she gave me for cool,... |
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| September 04, 2009 - Alaska Aboard the Sapphire Princess |
The Quick Coach shuttle transported our family to Vancouver from Seattle for our Alaskan adventure aboard the... |
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| September 03, 2009 - National Parks Road Trip: The Grand Canyon and Wupatki National Monument |
This is the fifth and final in a series of posts about visiting 12 national parks in Utah and Arizona over 9... |
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| September 02, 2009 - Seattle With The Family |
Myself, husband, and 2 children ages 14 and 12 had a few days in the Seattle this summer en route to Vancouver for an Alaskan cruise and we made the most of it.
A highlight,... |
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| September 01, 2009 - Chicago Architecture River Cruise |
When my husband and I spent the weekend with our son in Chicago a couple of weeks ago we asked him to show us the sights, and he suggested the
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| September 01, 2009 - National Parks Road Trip: Petrified Forest and Meteor Crater |
This is the fourth in a series of posts about visiting 12 national parks in Utah and Arizona over 9 days.
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| August 27, 2009 - Northern Europe: A GRAND Adventure |
My husband and I promised our three grandchildren that we would take each of them on a special GRAND adventure (so named because we are GRANDparents traveling with GRANDkids) when they... |
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| August 27, 2009 - National Parks Road Trip: Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef |
This is the second in a series of posts about visiting 12 national parks in Utah and Arizona over 9 days.
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| August 26, 2009 - National Park Road Trip: Zion and Bryce Canyon |
This is the first in a series of posts about visiting 12 national parks in Utah and Arizona over 9 days.
When... |
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| August 25, 2009 - Cabo San Lucas for the Adventurous |
Traveling for adventure is a wonderful thing - no matter what your age. Not everyone can hike the Himalayas or Mt Kilimanjaro, but there are many destinations... |
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| August 24, 2009 - Celebrity Equinox Cruise, Part 2 |
In my first blog from Celebrity Cruises’ new Equinox I talked about the... |
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| August 21, 2009 - Vancouver: Sunset Over English Bay |
Vancouver has many summertime pleasures. Locally grown blueberries? The fresh markets are full of them. Where to spend the perfect lazy Sunday... |
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| August 20, 2009 - Tarpon Springs, Florida: Greek Specialties |
| On a recent travel information-gathering trip, I stopped for lunch in Tarpon Springs, Fla., a Gulf Coast destination influenced significantly by its large Greek community.... |
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| August 18, 2009 - Savannah: Orb Hunting Ghost Tour |
Bone-chilling winds whistled through the scarcely-populated Historic District streets of Savannah, Georgia as members of our group huddled closely together around a... |
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| August 13, 2009 - What Happens In Vegas... Buffets In Vegas |
I have no idea how many tons of all-you-can-eat crab legs, shrimp and prime rib are served in Las Vegas each year. But I do know there are more than 60 hotel buffets... |
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| August 12, 2009 - Retro Road Trip: Boston, Niagara Falls, Then Home |
This post, the last in a series, has been contributed by Vonnette Monteith, whose family... |
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| August 11, 2009 - Luxury Hotels Need Not Be Intimidating |
Mavis performed her check-in duties beautifully, the epitome of style and professionalism. All the guests who left her presence had a smile on their face. But that... |
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| August 10, 2009 - Sonoma County's Wild Flour Bread |
San Francisco is such an awesome city you might never think of leaving it for the environs. Wrong. The Bay Area, of course, is chock-full of delights that have the... |
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| August 07, 2009 - Pittsburgh: The South Side and the Strip |
Pittsburghers in the know head to the city’s South Side when they’re in the mood for... |
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| August 06, 2009 - Royal Viking's Warren Titus: The Father of Luxury Cruising |
| For any of us who’ve ever enjoyed or plan to enjoy a luxury cruise, the July passing of Warren... |
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| August 06, 2009 - Cruise Dining On the Celebrity Equinox |
I was skeptical at first. After all, how could a ship that carries nearly 3,000 passengers offer really great food and service? The brand new Equinox, Celebrity... |
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| August 05, 2009 - Another New York City Visit |
My first visit to New York as a cognizant individual (I had been before when I was 4; and again in my early 20s with a 9-month old in tow) was to take the written... |
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| August 04, 2009 - Hitting The Road To Gettysburg |
This post has been contributed by Vonnette Monteith, whose family won a Best Western 'Retro To Now Road Trip' This week, they'll see... |
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| August 04, 2009 - A Week With The #17 Racing Team and Ford/AAA Auto Skills Champs, Part 6: Rained Out |
This entry, the sixth and final in a series, was submitted by AAA’s Christie Hyde who accompanied the winners on their job-shadowing trip. Read... |
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| August 03, 2009 - The 'Retro To Now' Road Trip Begins |
This week, we're taking a “Retro to Now Road Trip,” with the Monteith family whose photo (pictured) won a contest sponsored by
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| August 01, 2009 - A Week With the No. 17 Racing Team and the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Champs - Part 5 |
| This entry, the fifth in a series, was submitted by AAA’s Christie Hyde who accompanied the winners on their job-shadowing trip. Read... |
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| July 31, 2009 - On The Road With Sally, Part 5 - Virginia Beach |
This is fifth in a series of entries from blogger Sally Doran on her summer road trip (find previous
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| July 30, 2009 - Peru Travel Takes Your Breath Away |
We’d never been to South America so when the opportunity came to visit Peru this summer, I was very excited and a bit nervous. We set off in June loaded with a... |
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| July 30, 2009 - A Week With the No. 17 Racing Team and the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Champs, Part 3: Concord, NC |
This entry, the third in a series, was submitted by AAA’s Christie Hyde who accompanied the winners on their job-shadowing trip. Read all posts
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| July 29, 2009 - A Week With the No. 17 Racing Team and the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Champs - Part 2 |
This entry, the second in a series, was submitted by AAA’s Christie Hyde who accompanied the winners on their job-shadowing trip. Read all posts
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| July 28, 2009 - A Week With the No. 17 Racing Team and the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Champs - Part 1 |
This entry, the first in a series, was submitted by AAA’s Christie Hyde who accompanied the winners on their job-shadowing trip
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| July 27, 2009 - Coney Island For the First Time |
This entry has been written by Meghan Droge, summer web editorial assistant for AAA New York.
As a Long Island... |
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| July 24, 2009 - Escorted Tour Tips |
I never considered myself an escorted tour kind of person. Until I took one. Like many Americans, I thought escorted tours were like the one depicted in that old... |
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| July 23, 2009 - Kansas City Barbeque and History |
I fell in love with Kansas City over an order of burnt ends at Fiorella’s Jack Stack barbecue. But there’s more to the story, so stay with me here and we’ll get... |
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| July 22, 2009 - On The Road With Sally, Part 4: Baltimore |
This is fourth in a series of entries from blogger Sally Doran on her summer road trip (find previous
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| July 21, 2009 - New York City With Kids, By Kids |
New York City is an epic vacation destination for kids! We're 12 and 10 and recently spent 4 days in the “city that never sleeps” and it... |
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| July 20, 2009 - Disney World Star Wars Weekend |
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away I was initially introduced to a cinematic masterpiece that, unknowingly to me, would ultimately leave an impression that... |
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| July 20, 2009 - On The Road With Sally, Part 3: Allentown, Pa. |
This is third in a series of entries from blogger Sally Doran on her summer road trip (find previous
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| July 17, 2009 - Drive Trip From Cancun: Hacienda San Jose |
This is the second part of Tony's Mayan Drive Trip series.
It is late afternoon as I... |
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| July 16, 2009 - Mayan Drive Trip From Cancun: Ek Balam |
This is the first in a series of posts about Tony's Mayan drive trip.
I catch a JetBlue... |
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| July 15, 2009 - On The Road With Sally, Part 2: New York City |
This is second in a series of entries from blogger Sally Doran on her summer road trip (find previous
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| July 15, 2009 - Anniversary Getaway in Orlando |
Recently my husband and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary and decided to indulge ourselves at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida. Having... |
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| July 13, 2009 - On The Road With Sally, Part 1 |
This is first in a series of entries from blogger Sally Doran on her summer road trip.
This summer, I am putting that trite old... |
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| July 10, 2009 - Indiana Dunes On Lake Michigan |
As a native Hoosier (no, I don’t know what the word “Hoosier” actually means), I can honestly say I’ve never been asked to describe Indiana... |
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| July 09, 2009 - A Royal Meeting in London |
“I don’t have to curtsy, do I?”
When VisitBritain, the UK's tourism bureau, invited my husband, Paul Lasley, and me to come to London... |
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| July 09, 2009 - Norwich: The Best of the East of England |
“How old is it?” That’s the question I always ask a tour guide when looking at an old structure, and in Europe they usually say something... |
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| July 08, 2009 - Fly Me Out To The Ball Game |
Baseball has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’m a fan of baseball, but admit that my team loyalties have varied. In my youth, my... |
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| July 02, 2009 - Summer In Marblehead, Ohio |
The biggest soft-serve ice cream cone I ever attempted to eat was at Brown’s Dairy Dock in Marblehead, Ohio. Not that I thought I could actually... |
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| July 01, 2009 - Kauai Drive Details |
This is a magnificent island, as I described in a previous blog, Kauai, Yes We Have... |
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| July 01, 2009 - Lahaina Bookstore: Required Reading |
Never fails. I pack a book to read on vacation and finish it in two days. Soon, I’m reduced to reading tourist magazines and the superlative-overloaded tripe... |
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| June 25, 2009 - Mary Mac's: Feeding Atlanta for 64 Years |
Ethel Mertz would have loved Mary Mac’s. Lucy Ricardo’s best friend wasn’t a gourmet, but she was a dedicated eater. She approached food with... |
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| June 25, 2009 - Drayton Hall: Historic Preservation |
When I discovered that the Historic Charleston Foundation was hosting an oyster roast and picnic at Drayton Hall—a circa 1738 plantation house on Ashley River... |
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| June 24, 2009 - The Alamo: A Quick Reminder |
I have a number of interests, but history isn’t really one of them. To me it’s textbook stuff, and my eyes tend to start glazing over when I stand in... |
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| June 19, 2009 - Getaway To Anna Maria Island |
I recently took a weekend trip that supplied me with so many great experiences I don’t even know where to start. I was in the mood for a little Florida... |
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| June 18, 2009 - Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre |
Atlanta's Fox Theatre—or more to the point, The Fabulous Fox Theatre—is one of the grand dames of what used to be called the... |
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| June 18, 2009 - Savannah Girl Scout Trip |
Guest blogger Haley Mac Donell, 10, shares a recent trip experience:
If you are looking for a place to go on vacation and have young children that... |
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| June 17, 2009 - San Francisco's Sutro Baths: Beauty in Ruins |
There’s a place in San Francisco more people have probably heard about, read about or seen from a distance than actually visited. I’m talking about the... |
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| June 12, 2009 - Islamorada: Dolphins, Pelicans and Kids, Oh My |
Spring Break isn’t what it used to be . . . maturity and two children have taken care of that. But a car trip to the Keys from our home base in Central Florida... |
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| June 11, 2009 - Charleston, SC: A Pleasant Diversion |
On a travel writing assignment covering Charleston, I decided to scoot over the Ravenel Bridge and explore the neighboring town of Mount Pleasant. No pun intended,... |
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| June 09, 2009 - Northern California: Trees of Tranquility |
Nestled between Grants Pass, Oregon and Crescent City, California, are the Redwood National and State Parks. Although the road is mostly two lanes, it is well-paved... |
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| June 08, 2009 - Cheap Eats On Maui |
You scored on that dirt cheap Maui vacation package and landed on the “Valley Isle” without withdrawing what’s left of your 401k. Sunbathing,... |
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| June 05, 2009 - Florida Seafood In An (Almost) Undisclosed Location |
Did you ever know about one of those restaurants that you just didn’t want to tell others about because you want to keep it just as it is? ... |
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| June 04, 2009 - Williamsburg: Whither Doth Thou Goest? |
If you’re planning a driving trip to Williamsburg, Va., be sure to have a good AAA map (or GPS unit) and a lot of patience. For those who haven’t visited... |
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| June 03, 2009 - Grand Cayman: Under the Sea |
Scuba, scuba and more scuba.
This is the main reason to come to Grand Cayman, an island that initially struck me as rather soulless. The small capital of this small island,... |
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| May 29, 2009 - Branson: Music and Nostalgia |
These days Branson’s ever-changing, ever-growing live performance lineup caters to boomers as well as country music fans. I’m talking hitmakers like Bill... |
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| May 26, 2009 - The Netherlands: Off the Beaten Path |
Visitors rush to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and after they stay there for several days they might even try... |
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| May 22, 2009 - A Trio of Terrific Arizona Spas |
This post was written by a AAA Arizona expert....
If you’re feeling an urge to escape from everyday stress, chances are you’re overdue for a trip to the spa. ... |
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| May 20, 2009 - An Unexpected Jewel – Emerald Isle, North Carolina |
Most travelers have a long list of “must-see” destinations or things to experience. And it seems that each time you scratch one destination off... |
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| May 19, 2009 - Markers of Another Time: Oakland Cemetery |
I’m not a huge fan of walking around cemeteries; I figure that if I’m eventually going to end up planted in one anyway, why tempt fate by showing up... |
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| May 18, 2009 - Florida's Top Beaches: Caladesi Island |
During a two-night stopover in Clearwater Beach on Florida's Gulf Coast, I spent the bulk of my second day in nearby
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| May 15, 2009 - Northern Ireland Heritage: Downpatrick |
With a name like Patrick Magrady, you might suspect Irish roots, but my husband had never visited the land where his grandparents were born. So when he brought up the... |
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| May 14, 2009 - Walking the (River) Walk in San Antonio |
I wouldn’t be surprised if the River Walk (Paseo del Río in Español) is San Antonio’s most touristy spot. At least it sure seems like San... |
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| May 13, 2009 - The Other Broadway In Nashville |
Nashville is something of a paradox—it’s both musical and historical, kitschy and refined. I guess what you find is what expectations you bring to the... |
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| May 13, 2009 - Coconut Cake Utopia In Charleston |
Some may find it strange that after a AAA travel writing assignment covering so much of gracious, antebellum Charleston, I find it necessary to pontificate on... |
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| May 01, 2009 - Istanbul’s Magic Carpet Ride |
“Hello my friend.”
It was my first full day in Istanbul, Turkey, and I was leaving Gülhane Park, near Topkapi Palace, my mind contemplating where... |
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| April 29, 2009 - Day Trip From San Francisco: Muir Woods |
Day trips from San Francisco? There are literally dozens of destinations in the greater Bay area waiting to be discovered. Many of them I’ve yet to experience.... |
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| April 23, 2009 - Motherless In Manhattan |
It's Take Your Child To Work Day, and today's travel story has been contributed and posted by my daughter Lindsey Peterson, 14, who was asked to write... |
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| April 22, 2009 - Ireland: Greener On The Other Side Of The Road |
A friend of mine is excited but terrified about her upcoming trip to Ireland. Last year, as I planned a trip to Ireland with my 14-year-old son, I too was anxious and apprehensive about the... |
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| April 20, 2009 - Do You Want Salt With That? The World’s Driest Spot: Chile |
A succession of flights from Kauai to Honolulu and then to San Francisco, New York City, Lima, Santiago,... |
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| April 14, 2009 - Reno: The Biggest Little City |
A Reno local told me of a tradition where jilted wives, post-divorce, toss their wedding rings into the Truckee River. Thank goodness the river runs swiftly through town or there would... |
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| April 12, 2009 - The Varsity Doesn't Quite Make It |
“WHAT’LL YA HAVE?” That’s the first thing you hear when you walk into The Varsity. Actually, you’ll hear a chorus of “what’ll ya haves” from a... |
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| April 03, 2009 - Repeat It: American History In D.C. |
You can’t beat the Smithsonian museums in Washington for sheer sightseeing pleasure. Where else can you find such a concentrated assemblage of history, art and... |
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| April 02, 2009 - Learning Through The Panama Canal |
While the snow was falling recently in Chicago, I was sailing through the Panama Canal on the Pacific Explorer with Cruise West. What an experience. Like... |
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| March 31, 2009 - 13 Miles, 18 Armadillos: Bulow Creek State Park |
I recently agreed to meet family members in Daytona Beach, Fla., for a mini-reunion during the week prior to the Daytona 500. Neither the time nor... |
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| March 30, 2009 - 24 Hours of Hot Cocoa! |
Submitted by a AAA Florida expert ...
The little oceanside gem of Cocoa Beach, Florida is just a quick 50-minute drive from the mega destination of Orlando, but offers a... |
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| March 20, 2009 - A Trip Down Food Memory Lane |
Food and travel go together like love and marriage; baby and carriage . . . and reading what my blogging compadres wrote about food (
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| March 13, 2009 - Lovin' The Haight |
Let’s face it; I’m an old hippie at heart. I love the Dead (as in Grateful). Jefferson Airplane’s 1967 psychedelic masterpiece After Bathing at... |
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| March 12, 2009 - Tootling, Golfing and Dining in Victoria, B.C. |
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “tootling” as: to drive or move along in a leisurely manner. This pretty much describes one of my favourite... |
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| March 10, 2009 - A Relaxed Outlook In Jamaica |
My last memories of Jamaica are etched in a remote corner of my brain and are usually recalled when I hear a Bob Marley tune or my daughter yells with glee that... |
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| March 10, 2009 - How Do You Get A Job Like That? |
I know it sounds so smarmy but…I’m a professional tourist, there I said it. Have been for over 20 years. That’s right; I get paid to travel. All... |
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| March 10, 2009 - Kauai: Yes, We Have Rain |
The world’s wettest spot generally is agreed to be the range of hills between the Pu‘u o Kila Lookout and Mt. Wai‘ale‘ale on the Hawaiian... |
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| March 09, 2009 - The Villa:An Indianapolis B&B |
My expectations while staying at virtually any given bed-and-breakfast facility are relatively simple. When I opt for that type of experience, I’m generally... |
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| March 05, 2009 - Molokai Cliff Hanger |
Before I even began researching my trip to Molokai, I knew there was one attraction I couldn’t pass up: the island’s infamous Kalaupapa leprosy colony, now a
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| March 02, 2009 - Chasing Frogs in Costa Rica |
“Poor Carl.”
Those two words will forever remind me of Costa Rica. My husband Jon and I... |
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| February 27, 2009 - Not Just for the Birds: Central and Southern Jamaica |
I had been told by Jamaicans that there’s practically nowhere in Jamaica where you’ll be alone. Regardless of where you are, heads will pop out from behind hedges or emerge... |
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| February 23, 2009 - Acres of Clams and Curiosities |
Lunch? You just said the magic word. I’m always in the mood for lunch. And since I was walking along the downtown waterfront on a day when the sun had... |
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| February 19, 2009 - Gridiron Great Experience |
Has the end of football season led to withdrawal symptoms? Looking for the perfect experience for that football fanatic in your life? Consider a road... |
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| February 16, 2009 - Up, Up and Away |
With apologies to the Fifth Dimension and the great song writer Jimmy Webb, would you... |
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| February 13, 2009 - Catching The Whistler Train |
The early morning alarm clock was no match for our anticipation. We were already awake and we had a train to catch! At 8 a.m. we boarded the... |
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| February 11, 2009 - Ski Stratton |
When my children were young, I thought skiing would be the perfect family activity. As a single mom, I was certain that I wouldn’t be standing in... |
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| February 05, 2009 - The Voodoo Doughnut |
It was a sunny Saturday morning (reason enough to celebrate), and I was looking for a fuel stop before hitting the Portland Saturday Market. I literally stumbled... |
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| February 03, 2009 - Winter At The End |
It was like a zombie movie. The town was all decked out in lights, ribbons and bows- yet there wasn't another human being in sight. This is winter in... |
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| February 02, 2009 - Honk If You've Been To Dragør, Denmark |
If you return to a travel destination that you loved the first time around, there’s a risk you may be disappointed the second time. It’s a travel dilemma we all deal... |
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| January 27, 2009 - Liftoff: The Night Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery |
One often overlooked perks of living in Central Florida is the ability to watch space launches. No matter how often I see them (and I see them as often as I... |
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| January 23, 2009 - A Roaring Good Time In Mason, Ohio |
Some of my fondest childhood memories involve recreational trips to Mason, Ohio though to this day, I couldn’t tell you a thing about the city itself. To me,... |
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| January 22, 2009 - Seattle Taco Truck Stops |
Taco trucks seem to be really common on the West Coast. They’re all over Seattle, although not in particularly convenient locations—most of them are... |
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| January 20, 2009 - Where I Stay In Seattle |
When I’m in Seattle I always stay at The Mediterranean Inn. Here are several reasons why:
6. It’s not fancy but comfortable, a good... |
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| January 15, 2009 - Confessions of a Cathedral Junkie |
I confess. I’m obsessed with cathedrals—and churches and mosques and temples and just about any houses of worship. Ironically, I am not... |
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| January 09, 2009 - "Almost Free!" |
While telling a friend about my recent trip to Mexico’s Pacific Coast, he said, “Sounds great. I love Puerto Vallarta, but I like the Yucatan peninsula... |
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| January 08, 2009 - Grand Canyon magnificence…complete with Austrians! |
Dropping something into the Grand Canyon is bad enough, but jumping over the wall to retrieve it is just crazy. Apparently, kind Austrian tourists... |
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| December 31, 2008 - Tunnels To Love In British Columbia |
You never know what invaluable sightseeing tip a hotel concierge might pass on. I was on a AAA information-gathering road trip through southern British Columbia, en... |
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| December 31, 2008 - Unforgettable |
In a moment of typical year-end reflection I’ve been wondering what creates the most lasting travel memories. Two categories dominate my travels: (1)... |
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| December 31, 2008 - Boston In A Weekend |
Would it be possible to capture the essence of one of America’s most historic cities in a weekend? I was determined to find out and to share... |
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| December 31, 2008 - Eating For A Living |
The waitress had just set down my entrée when I saw movement along my peripheral vision. I looked down at the floor and saw a small grey mouse, whiskers... |
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| December 31, 2008 - Eurodam to Nassau |
Written by a AAA cruise expert...
The itinerary wasn’t all that thrilling - a day in Nassau, and an out island experience at the cruise line’s... |
