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Vol. 20 No. 7
BOOK BY 7/31 & SAVE AS MUCH AS $100! PER ROOM
ULTIMATE ALASKA Winter Wonderland Tour • Feb 20–March 2 An extraordinary chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and Alaska’s winter wildlife & wilderness!
See the “real” grandeur of Alaska that its summer visitors never see!
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LASKA IN FEBRUARY? Crazy, right? Make that “crazy awesome”! In today’s lingo that translates into unique, unusual and you-need-to-experience-itto-believe-it! It’s true: AAA’s Ultimate Alaska Winter Wonderland tour does depart on Feb 20, right in the middle of Old Man Winter’s reign. But that’s exactly what makes this trip so special. This is when the true Alaskans reclaim their stunning state from the hordes of summer tourists who descend upon it like so many mosquitoes (also absent in winter!). And it’s also the time of the wondrous natural phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis.
And what can make it even more special are the discounts available to AAA members who book & deposit through July 31, 2013: Premier members save $100 per room, Plus members save $75 and basic AAA members save $50 off the regular AAA Member Rate. Begin in the interior city of Fairbanks with a nighttime excursion in search of the beguiling Aurora Borealis. This natural light display in the sky can vary in brightness from barely visible to the naked eye to bright enough to read at night. The Northern Lights were named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas.
THESE BOOTIES ARE MADE FOR RACING! — The Iditarod’s fleet-footed, 4-footed participants sport protective paw pads.
Visit Chena Hot Springs Resort, more than a century old and equally famous for its healing mineral waters and for Aurora Borealis displays visible 200 nights a year on average. You’ll ascend area hills for Northern Lights viewing; being 60 miles from Fairbanks, the resort’s free of light pollution, making it ideal for far-off aurora and up-close wildlife viewing opportunities. The next morning, settle into comfortable seats aboard the Alaska Railroad, whose cars feature grand picture windows and open-air vestibules — excellent for unobstructed photos of the Great Land. In winter, the land along your full-day route to Anchorage takes on a quiet, mystical character. Enjoy an entire day at leisure to explore Alaska’s largest city... or opt to flightsee through the Chugach Mountains or try dog sledding with an Iditarod musher. Motorcoach via the scenic Seward Highway, arguably one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in America, past Chugach State Park’s 3,000foot-high mountains jutting up on your left. On the right, the sprawling, sometimes 4-milewide flats of Turnagain Arm stretch like a plain to the oppoULTIMATE ALASKA continues on page 8
JULY 2013
Don’t be myopic when it comes to sunglasses
Travel | Insurance/Financial | Automotive | Member Savings | AAA.com
PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AUTO TECHS
Just as sunscreen protects your skin, sunglasses shield your eyes from harmful UV rays. Sunglasses made with your prescription offer that protection while also providing your eyes with the correction they need. The AccuFit Digital Measurement System — found exclusively at LensCrafters — considers your unique features to ensure the best possible placement of the prescription in your sunglasses lens. When selecting sunglasses made with your prescription, look for lenses that best suit your lifestyle and activities: Green or gray lenses are best for bright sunlight. Brown or blue lenses improve contrast, making them a good choice for sports. Yellow lenses are ideal for early mornings and late afternoons because they make your surroundings appear brighter. A light brown lens is perfect for cloudy days when you still need protection from damaging UV rays. And anytime you’re dealing with glare, polarized lenses are the way to go. Check out the amazing selection of sunglasses made with your prescription at your local LensCrafters. Stylish frames from Ray-Ban, Coach, Prada, and Oakley—can be fitted with prescription lenses to keep you looking “cool” in the summer heat. Visit LensCrafters for The Semi-Annual Sale where you will save 50% off lenses with a frame purchase. PLUS, for a limited time, valued AAA members get an extra $5 OFF when you Show Your Card & Save®. Hurry, offer expires 9/9/2013. Visit www.AAA.com/visionsavings for details.
New travel guides for AAA Mobile iPad app
Top Destinations, a new generation of member-exclusive and downloadable AAA travel guides, was released in June as part of an update to the AAA Mobile iPad app. Series titles feature engaging and interactive designs with photos and color maps, original guide content and expert recommendations to point users to the best experiences top travel destinations have to offer. Included functionality enables users to save favorite details for referencing, trip-planning and sharing via Facebook and Twitter. “These new travel guides are unlike any other member travel information product,” said AAA East Central President Jim Lehman. “They pinpoint the very best things to see and do at member-preferred destinations and enable users to make the most of their visits to these locations.” The initial six titles are Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, New York City and Orlando, Fla., and others soon will be added. Non members can view select sections in each, and a valid membership number is required for full access.
AAA senior driving site wins industry award
AAA’s SeniorDriving.AAA.com senior driver safety website received an award of distinction in a recent competition sponsored by the International Academy of Visual Arts. The academy seeks to promote innovative thinking about the changing nature of media. Members include communications and advertising professionals from organizations such as Condé Nast, Disney, Time Inc. and Lockheed Martin. “Nearly half of senior drivers worry about losing their freedom and mobility,” said AAA East Central President. Jim Lehman. “This award reflects AAA’s commitment to be the leading source of information, tools and resources for senior drivers and their families.”
Set sail for savings with Royal Caribbean Cruises
Summer is sizzling onboard Royal Caribbean Cruises with signature features and amenities like onboard rock-climbing walls, waterparks, ice skating rinks, world-class dining and Broadway style entertainment. And AAA Travel is adding some scorching hot extras like prepaid gratuities, specialty restaurant dining, complimentary spa treatments and onboard value savings booklets when you book and deposit a balcony or higher category stateroom on 5-night or longer Royal Caribbean sailings by July 31, 2013. SEE PAGE 11