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alleys aboard a similarly narrow streetcar to AGNÍFICO! Even if you know find neighborhood taverns where traditional no other Spanish or Portuguese, fado vocalists reveal the soulful depths of the this single word sums up all of the Portuguese personality. sights, culture, foods and experiA guided tour of Lisbon features the Moorences you’ll encounter & enjoy on AAA’s ish Alfama Quarter, Jerónimo’s Monastery (a 14-night “Spain’s Classics & Portugal” tour Unesco World Heritage site), the Monument that departs on March 11, 2015. to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belém. To make it even more magnífico, AAA Escape to the Silver Coast; visit the pilgrimoffers members a discount of as much as age town of Fátima, a testament to Portugal’s $700 when they book and make a deposit Roman Catholic heritage. View Batalha Monby Aug 29, 2014. Basic AAA members will astery (UWH) and visit quaint towns, includsave $650, Plus members $675 and Premier ing Obidos and its medievalmembers $700 (per room). era walls. Spain & Portugal occupy Exclusive AAA Excursion southwestern Europe’s im(included): Portugal’s sophismense peninsula called Ibeticated “Riviera” is the “playria, a name derived from the ground of kings.” Visit the Ebro, Spain’s largest river by fairy-tale palaces of Sintra volume. Both nations played (UWH). See the westernmost pivotal roles in the “discovpoint in continental Europe, ery” of the New World. And the rugged coastline, wind now, more than 5 centuries surfers and Estoril, known for later, Americans in increasluxurious homes & gardens. ing numbers are discovering the pleasures of these lands SPAIN blessed with abundant sunLISBON’S TOWER OF BELÉM Once a global empire and shine and a wealth of historicolonial power, Spain ruled cal, cultural, gastronomical AAA MEMBERS many parts of the world and recreational riches. SAVE MUCHO! throughout history. Today, it’s country with an unhurried, PORTUGAL Premier....$700 arelaxed atmosphere — and a Step off the plane in Lisbon; Plus .........$675 place welcoming to travelers its charms and style make it one of Europe’s last “unBasic .......$650 from all over the world. You’ll sense its former glory and its discovered” capitals, and it Book & deposit present hospitality on your invariably surprises and deby 8/29/14 tour of Madrid, the vibrant lights visitors. Wind your PER ROOM, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY way among its hilly, narrow continued on page 8
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Updated AAA Mobile App Now Easier Than Ever The AAA Mobile app has been updated with an array of new enhancements including a more intuitive interface with easier access to features. An updated iPad version features a number of new functions: • A streamlined card layout design that provides easy access to member services; • AAA’s newly enhanced TripTik Travel Planner product for mapping and route planning, allowing members to build, access and share trips across the mobile and online platforms; • Expanded membership features, including displaying your current member status and providing the ability to easily renew your membership. The updated mobile app also features traffic and construction information and maps that display gas station locations and updated fuel prices. The free download is available on iTunes or Google Play.
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s students begin a new school year, AAA East Central reminds motorists to be aware of increased child pedestrian activity, school bus presence and traffic congestion in and around neighborhoods and school zones. Launched in 1946, AAA’s “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” awareness campaign was created to help reduce child pedestrian fatalities and injuries. AAA offers the following advice for motorists during the school year: Follow the speed limit — School zone speed limits are purposefully set low. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster. Look for children crossing the street — Children are unpredictable and may have difficulty gauging the distance and speed of an approaching car. They may not be paying attention to traffic, and may cross the street mid-block or between parked cars. Be aware of buses — Learn the flashing signal light system school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions. Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting
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complete stop, checking carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding. Reverse responsibly — Every vehicle has blind spots. Check for children on the sidewalk, in the driveway and around your vehicle before slowly backing up. Watch for bicycles — Children on bikes are often inexperienced, unsteady and unpredictable. Slow down and allow at least four feet of passing distance between your vehicle and any bicyclist. Keep your eyes on the road at all times — Remove any distractions that may draw your attention away from driving, such as cell phones or in-car entertainment and navigation systems. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing. If your children are walking to school, review the following guidelines with them before the first day of class: Stay on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic, in single file, as far away from the road as possible. Cross streets only at the corner or a crosswalk — Never cross between parked cars or mid-block. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports more than 80 percent of child pedestrian deaths occur at non-intersection locations. Look both ways before crossing — Look left, right and left again before crossing the street. Wait until approaching cars come to a complete stop before stepping into the roadway. Listen to traffic helpers — Safety patrollers and crossing guards are there to help. Put down the devices — Teach children and teens to look up and pay attention to their surroundings, not their cell phones, when walking. If they need to text or take a call, they should stop walking and find a safe area to use their phone. For more on traffic and pedestrian safety, visit AAA.com/community.
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Roadwise Rx — A safe driving “prescription” for seniors AAA offers solutions for mature drivers and their families East Central Ohio Region Official publication of AAA East Central Published monthly (except bimonthly Aug./Sept., Nov./Dec.) by AAA East Central 1972 Wales Rd. NE#1, Massillon, OH 44646-4110 330/ 833-1084 USPS 0679-850 Periodicals Postage Paid at Massillon, OH Postmaster: Send address changes to AAA Motorist East Central Ohio Region P.O. Box 6150 Cleveland, OH 44101 Subscription Rate: $1 included in Primary Membership dues. All others: $2/year. Publisher ................................James E. Lehman Managing Editor............................. Douglas O’Neil Business Manager ..................... Sherry A. Madison Editorial Office/Advertising Inquiries 5700 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131 216/606-6704 e-mail: motorist@aaaec.com
AAA EAST CENTRAL Chairman: ................................................Richard S. Hamilton Vice Chairman:....................................... James E. Broome, Jr. Vice Chairman:....................................... Douglas W. Caldwell Vice Chairman:.........................................Mary Lynn Laughlin Vice Chairman:.................................... Martha Hartle Munsch OFFICERS: President: ....................................................James E. Lehman Executive Vice President ............................... Thomas J. Ashley Secretary .................................................. Robert H. Compton Treasurer .......................................................Robert S. Collins GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, James E. Broome, Jr., Steve D. Bullock**, Douglas W. Caldwell, Charles O. Casto**, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Jon E. Denney, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, Pamela C. Fritz, Gregory E. Grim**, Richard S. Hamilton, James H. Kanicki, Mary Lynn Laughlin, William Duff McCrady, James M. McDonnell, Thomas V. McKernan Jr., Martha Hartle Munsch, Gary K. Munsie** EAST CENTRAL REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, Chairman, Robert S. Collins, Vice Chairman, Carol Asam, Christian Asam, Jack A. Barkley, William E. Bierer**, Ellsworth T. Bowser, Peter Burton, Marianne B. Campbell, Charles O. Casto**, Michael A. Cochran, Daniel J. Collins Jr.**, Robert H. Compton, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, James J. Dodaro, Jack G. Ellis, Mona N. Generett, Charles W. Groce , Richard S. Hamilton, Mark Henschen, Luke Howe, Richard Kallenborn, Herbert G. Koenig, Mark S. Mansour, W. Duff McCrady, Martha Hartle Munsch, W. Lee Oswalt, III, Michael Parkes, John D. Petruso, Louis Pomerico, Leonard L. Scheinholtz**, Jacob N. Skezas, James C. Stump, Jr., James F. Ward *ex officio **emeritus directors
OHIO MOTORISTS REGION BOARD OF TRUSTEES James H. Kanicki, Chairman, Audrey T. Cole, Vice Chairman, Keith Boales, Thomas G. Brick**, Steve D. Bullock*, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Gary S. Cowling**, Jon E. Denney*, Richard S. Hamilton, John B. Hexter, James H. Kanicki, Mary Lynn Laughlin, John D. Leech**, Khai H. Lim, Marvin E. Montgomery, Peter C. Ohlheiser, Sara E. Stashower *ex officio **emeritus directors ALLIANCE REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Glenn L. Akins, Keith Brown, Roy Clunk, Janet Culp, Mark Henschen, Gregory King, Terence Taylor, Andrew Zumbar MASSILLON REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wendy Blosser, Jeffrey Bushman, Karen Crites, Douglas Lab, Robert Marks, Ray Martinez, James Purtz, William Schumacher, James Snively, Robert Yund TUSCARAWAS REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Andreas, Terry Bates, William Belknap, II, James Carrothers, Michael Cochran, Chris Helbing, Chris Hensel, John Herzig, Blair Hillyer, Rex Hostetler, E. L. Loader, Thomas R. McCartney, Jeannie Michel, Sally O’Donnell, John Ourant, Rod Rafael, Ronald Shell, Clark Smith, Robert Stephenson, II, Richard Stephenson, Dayne Thomas, Ryan Wallick, Michael Welsh Copyright ©2014 by AAA East Central. Publication of an advertisement in the AAA Motorist does not constitute an endorsement of the product or service by the AAA Motorist or by AAA East Central, except in the case of products and services which are being offered by AAA East Central.
By Richard Hamilton Chairman, AAA East Central very day more than 10,000 Americans turn 65, a trend that’s set to continue for the next two decades. By 2020, the United States will have more than 40 million licensed drivers 65 and older, about one in four drivers on the road. According to a new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, older Americans are extending their time behind the wheel. Eighty-four percent of Americans 65 and older held a driver’s license in 2010 compared to barely half in the early 1970s. Most older drivers also take medications, which can impair driving ability at any age but can be especially problematic for seniors. The foundation report: Understanding Older Drivers: An Examination of Medical Conditions, Medication Use and Travel Behaviors, revealed that 90 percent of older drivers use prescription medications with two-thirds taking multiple medications. The majority of seniors are safe drivers — more likely to self regulate by reducing daily travel, avoiding driving at night, or driving fewer days per week. At the same time work-related commutes for drivers 65 and older have more than doubled in the past two decades and 68 percent drivers age 85 or older report driving five or more days per week. We all know just how dangerous drinking and driving can be, but a previous AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study found only about one in four motorists is aware of the deadly consequences medications can have on their driving.
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Richard Hamilton Although it might seem easy and natural, driving is a very complex skill. It involves processing information about traffic, road conditions, signals, markings, and vehicle behavior; making decisions based on that information, and then acting all in rapid-fire succession. A typical driver makes 20 decisions per mile, with usually less than half a second to react to avoid a potential crash. AAA’s Roadwise Rx is an online tool that details common side effects of prescription and over-the-counter medications. It generates personalized feedback on how medications, herbal supplements and foods, and their interactions with each other, can impact driving safety. Drivers are encouraged to discuss the confidential results with their doctor or pharmacist to learn how to mitigate any possible crash risks.
Seniors often visit multiple primary and specialty health care providers so it is critical each one knows about all medications being used. That’s important because certain medications are known to be associated with an increased risk of vehicle collision. In the AAA Foundation survey, just 18 percent of participants ages 56 to 93 reported receiving a warning from a health-care professional about potential driver-impairing (PDI) medications such as ACE inhibitors, sedatives and beta-blockers. And just because a medication is over the counter doesn’t mean there are no side effects. These are real medicines with real benefits when used according to directions and real risks when misused. The active ingredients in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications for example, can have the same effect on driving as being over the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration. As a leading road safety advocate for over a century, AAA is committed to helping mature motorists remain mobile for as long as safely possible. Roadwise Rx is the only tool of its kind that looks at medications and associated driving hazards. AAA provides convenient and confidential online access to a wealth of interactive resources including Roadwise Rx, at no cost to seniors and their families. You’ll find a variety of tools and resources at SeniorDriving. AAA.com, ranging from driver improvement courses, to skill assessment tools and free community-based programs. All of them are designed to help ensure a lifetime of safe mobility for you and those you care about.
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he average American spends nearly 5% of their annual paycheck on gas and motor oil.* These weekly fill ups can take a big bite out of any budget. That’s why new AAA Member Rewards Visa® credit cardholders have a good reason to “Get Pumped.” Now through August 31, AAA members who open a new Member Rewards credit card account and make at least $100 in purchases within the first 90 days will receive a $50 gas card. (Students are not eligible to receive this gas card offer.) With the AAA Member Rewards Visa credit card, cardholders can earn points on all their purchases. Get triple points on qualifying AAA and travel purchases, including AAA memberships, travel packages, hotel and flight bookings, luggage, attraction tickets and Hertz car rentals. Earn double points on gas, grocery and drug store purchases, and one point per dollar on all other purchases.
Earning rewards is simple – just use your card everywhere you shop. There’s no special enrollment process, spending tiers or limit on the number of points you can earn or redeem. With an easy redemption process, you can redeem points for cash back, AAA vouchers, gift cards and statement credits. The AAA Member Rewards Visa card is perfect for people on the go, as it offers cardholders several travelrelated benefits: • Low foreign transaction fees • Auto rental collision damage waiver • Lost luggage reimbursement • Travel accident insurance To apply for the AAA Member Rewards Visa credit card with the $50 gas card offer, stop by any AAA branch or visit AAA.com/creditcard. For information about rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of this credit card, or to apply, visit any AAA branch or the website above and refer to the disclo-
sures accompanying the online credit application. Earn 1 point per dollar of new net retail purchase transactions (qualifying purchases less credits, returns and adjustments) charged to the card each billing cycle. Earn 2 points per dollar for purchases made with the card at any eligible gas, grocery or pharmacy retail merchant categories as designated by us. Earn 3 points per dollar for purchases made with the card through any participating AAA Club when AAA is the merchant of record, or at eligible retail travel merchant categories as designated by us. Additional restrictions apply. Details accompany new account materials. *Reported by the U.S. Energy Administration in 2012. This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. ©2014 Bank of America Corporation.
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Back to School — Extra insurance coverage may be in order for college students living away from home By Robin Jones hen Kathy Hall, a junior in college, moved into her own off-campus apartment, she brought along things most students own: clothes, books, jewelry, a laptop computer, and a smartphone. She also had her car, which was still on her parents’ auto insurance policy. One thing she didn’t have? Confidence that insurance would cover all of her belongings if they were stolen or damaged. Often, parents think their child’s possessions are covered under their own homeowners policies or they figure their child doesn’t have enough valuable items to justify separate coverage. That’s not always the case. If your child is going away to school, whether in state or out, now’s a good time to assess his or her insurance needs. My child lives in a dorm. Do we need to get renters insurance? If you’re still claiming your child as a dependent, most homeowners policies will cover him or her for personal liability and may cover some of your child’s personal property in a dorm. How can I make sure my child’s electronics and other valuables are properly insured? Most homeowners policies cover computers and electronic equipment, but it’s common for policies to limit the amount of coverage—and limit it
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even further when the property is away from the primary residence. If your child’s electronic devices would cost more than $1,000 to replace, you might want to add an endorsement to your policy allowing you to increase your coverage of certain items. When do I need to consider buying a separate renters policy for my college student? Consider it when your child moves into his or her own rental unit. If your child stays in a rental unit for an extended time, the unit may not
be considered “temporary,” at which point it might be a good idea to get him or her a separate policy. Typically, the landlord’s policy will cover only the building, not your child’s property. Renters insurance may be better able to pay to replace your child’s belongings in the event of a covered loss, such as theft or fire. It may also provide coverage for alternative housing if the apartment becomes uninhabitable. Also, many renters insurance policies include liability coverage, which may be helpful if somebody gets injured in your student’s apartment. Should I keep my daughter on my auto policy if she’s away at school and doesn’t have a car? Some parents exclude their child from their auto policy when he or she is away at school to reduce their premium. Before doing so, consider these things. Your daughter might borrow a friend’s car or catch a ride in the car of an irresponsible friend. If she’s excluded from your auto policy, she
may not have coverage if she’s liable for injury or damage to another, or she may be left uncompensated for her own injuries. Moreover, your daughter will probably want to use your car while she’s home on breaks, and if she’s specifically excluded on your policy, any loss that occurs while she’s driving your car won’t be covered. It’s probably a good idea to contact your agent to discuss potential risks and the rules of your auto policy. My son took his car to college. Do I need to change his auto insurance coverage? Take a fresh look at your auto policy to make sure your son’s insurance coverage is appropriate for the school environment. Consider factors such as: Who owns the vehicle? How often will it be used? Also, consider getting physical damage coverage in case the car is vandalized or stolen.
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Protect your family travels for less with TripAssist Family Care Travel insurance plan includes free coverage for children, enhanced benefits
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raveling with kids is always unpredictable. Luckily, AAA’s newest travel insurance package, TripAssist Family Care, covers more of the unexpected for less. With TripAssist Family Care, there is no additional charge for children up to age 17 when traveling with parents or grandparents. “TripAssist Family Care makes travel insurance premiums more affordable for families with young children,” said Ruth Nagy, AAA East Central Managing Director of Travel Services. “Families receive greater coverage for a lower cost.” TripAssist Family Care includes expanded trip cancellation and interruption coverage. It protects your travel investment if your trip is delayed or cancelled for a covered reason, such as a major injury, jury duty or other unforeseen circumstances. New features to this package include reimbursement of Frequent Flyer miles and associated airline fees, and vehicle return coverage if your road trip should be interrupted. The plan also includes increased baggage protection, should your luggage not arrive when and where you do. Baggage loss and damage coverage is $1,000 — double that of comparable insurance packages. Baggage delay coverage is increased to $300, a 50 percent
BETTER SAFE — TripAssist Family Care covers more of the unexpected for less. increase from previous plans. As any parent or grandparent knows, children often get sick or injured at the worst possible moment. If you should need medical treatment on your vacation, whether domestic or overseas, you will most likely have to pay expensive out-of-pocket fees. TripAssist Family Care includes
Spain’s Classics & Portugal capital, especially at its lively and historic center (the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor). After a fascinating tour of the Royal Palace’s lavish halls, banquet rooms, throne room, armory and courtyard, travel south to Toledo, a UWH site and Spain’s glorious medieval capital. Marvel at its Gothic cathedral, a 13th-century synagogue and Santo Tomé (church home of El Greco’s The Burial of Count Orgaz). Exclusive AAA Excursion (included): Madrid never sleeps...and nights are a crucial part of the capital’s lifestyle. Enjoy Old World ambience and traditional Castilian tapas in the city’s heart. Then view and visit its many attractive sites illuminated at night, including the Cibeles Fountain and the Gran Via thoroughfare. Continue on to the extraordinary Moorish-flavored city of Córdoba. Tour the Mezquita (UWH), an architectural marvel built by the Moors in the 8th century as a magnificent mosque, which then became the city’s cathedral in the 16th century. See also its well-preserved Jewish Quarter. In Seville, Spain’s “cultural capital,” see Columbus’ tomb, the ornate cathedral (UWH) and Giralda Bell Tower. Enjoy a walking tour of quaint old Santa Cruz Quarter with its bright
$25,000 in primary medical coverage for emergency medical costs that occur during your trip. There’s no need to file claims with your regular health insurer first. If you should need emergency medical evacuation, you’ll also be reimbursed for transportation costs to the medical facility and back home, up to $500,000.
There are several add-ons available to enhance TripAssist Family Care coverage. TripAssist Family Care Trip+ offers double the limits for select benefits, including missed connection coverage, travel delay, emergency medical coverage and transportation, and baggage loss/damage or delay. For just $34 per adult, the Required to Work option provides trip cancellation and interruption coverage when your travel plans change due to workrelated issues. Travelers can also add Cancel Anytime coverage to their TripAssist Family Care plan. As its name suggests, the Cancel Anytime add-on reimburses you no matter why your plans change, up to an hour before your scheduled departure. This option offers more flexibility than a traditional trip cancellation policy. It’s a great option for anyone whose travel plans may change for a variety of reasons not covered by most trip cancellation plans.
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BARCELONA’S PARC GÜELL
SEVILLE’S PLAZA DE ESPAÑA
VALENCIA’S “CITY OF ARTS & SCIENCES”
Spain’s Classics & Portugal •
March 11-24 •
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flowers, white-washed buildings and winding streets. Visit Plaza de España and María Luisa Park, one of Europe’s loveliest. Top it off with regional cuisine and an unforgettable flamenco performance by Seville’s top dancers. Another UWH site awaits at Granada’s immense hilltop palace; Alhambra is a marvel of geometric patterns, tilework, fountains and gardens. In Valencia, a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture surrounded by citrus groves, visit Lladro and learn about the history and making of its world-famous porcelain figurines. A “paella experience” reveals where this Valencia rice & seafood dish originated and how it’s made — and includes a tasty paella lunch! Last but not least, Barcelona buzzes with life! See the city’s sights, including Antonio Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia (UWH), Parc Güell, Casa Batlló and the unconventional Casa Milà. Exclusive AAA Excursion (included): Tantalize your tastebuds at Moncho’s, a popular waterfront restaurant in Barcelona famous for its fine seafood and Catalan regional cuisine. After dinner, enjoy a panoramic evening tour of this unique city. By tour’s end, you’ll agree that Spain & Portugal are indeed magnífico!
AAA Member Rate: $4,519
Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Cleveland-Lisbon, BarcelonaCleveland), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing/admissions, 19 meals, tour director (in Portugal & Spain), government taxes/fees. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information. Call 1-800-354-8761 to make reservations.
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Dramatically poised at the edge of the Pacific on Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terraneaʼs 102 acres are infused with the elegance of a classic Mediterranean estate, the casual energy of coastal Southern California. Just south of LA, it includes 582 guest rooms, suites, bungalows, casitas and villas and a host of world-class amenities, including spectacular dining venues, a spa, a stunning 9-hole golf course and family-friendly activities.
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A tropical all-inclusive getaway, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort is a 5 Diamond property on magnificent Banderas Bay along the Mexican Riviera and offers luxurious, all-ocean view accommodations.
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Castello di Casole offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the rich amenities of an Italian castle on a country estate. Cypress-lined lanes ascend to this 41-suite boutique hotel. Dotting its 4,200-acre estate are restored Farmhouse Villas, each with dramatic glass-tiled private pools. The castle dates to the 10th century; restoration in 2005 used traditional construction methods and authentic materials, while spaces were updated with modern conveniences and luxuries.
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needs and ensure your experience is seamless and memorable. This personalized concierge service accompanies you from the initial planning stages to the conclusion of your inspiring journey. Whether you desire exhilarating adventure or tranquil replenishment, your specialist can transform your vision into reality. In addition to 4- and 5-star resorts, Journese offers an all-encompassing portfolio of private villas and other residences, luxury train journeys, chartered yacht voyages and premier ocean journeys. Innovative choices like these let you discover a new perspective on the world from a different angle. Fine travel: If you can dream it, Journese can very likely bring it to life!
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EXPERIENCE SNOWMOBILING & SNOWCOACHING
Jackson Hole Snowmobile Adventure Package
The only thing that can beat the exhilaration of snowmobiling is snowmobiling through the splendor of America’s mountain West at Jackson Hole WY! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned snowmobiler, this package is for lovers of adventure and natural beauty. Start in the Gros Ventre Mountain Range — a great opportunity to view wildlife. Follow trails framing Jackson Hole Valley and enjoy incredible views of the Tetons. Along the way, sightings of elk, deer, moose, coyote and bighorn sheep are common. Travel through Grand Teton National Park on your way to a full day of snowcoach touring in Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy all that Jackson Hole has to offer on your own for a day. Then head into the Wyoming Range for unforgettable scenery and exciting rides. Bring a swimsuit, because you’re in for a treat — a full-day snowmobile adventure with Granite Hot Springs as your destination. After an easy 11-mile groomed Forest Service trail, soak in the 106-degree natural hot spring waters and enjoying a poolside BBQ, all the while surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It’s an experience to remember!
Feb 7-13 or Feb 14-20 •
AAA Member Rate: $1,875
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, 10 meals, entrance fees (national parks/attractions/ activities), 3 days of guided snowmobile touring with instruction, all necessary equipment (helmet, gloves, snowsuit, boots, etc), 1-day guided snowcoach tour of Yellowstone National Park, tips for bellmen & included meals. Minimum age to operate a snowmobile in the National Forest is 14; must be accompanied by a parent. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.
Enjoy a amid winter’s off-peak solitude!
YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER Begin this unique and awesome off-season adventure in SALT LAKE CITY UT; see Temple Square and witness the awesome power of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting). Travel to WEST YELLOWSTONE MT, gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Ride private vintage snowcoaches (heated!) to see Firehole Falls, Old Faithful and wildlife. Drive through majestic Grand Teton National Park to JACKSON HOLE WY, where you may choose to ride a sleigh through the National Elk Refuge and visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art or, for an additional fee, opt for a Granite Hot Springs snowmobile tour (bring a swimsuit!). Drive through Snake River Canyon and visit Utah Olympic Park before heading home.
Jan 31–Feb 5 •
AAA Member Rate: $2,189
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Cleveland–Salt Lake City), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, luggage handling (1 bag per person), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing & admissions (as indicated), 9 meals, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimumparticipation goal is met), taxes, gratuities for guide & driver. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.
ULTIMATE ALASKA: Winter Wonderland Tour See the “real” Alaska summer visitors never see! An extraordinary chance to witness the Northern Lights, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and Alaska’s winter wildlife & wilderness! Feb 26–March 8 AAA Member Rate: $2,995
EXPERIENCE ALL THIS...AND MORE! Fairbanks • Aurora Borealis Viewings Thompson Cultural Center • Trans-Alaska Pipeline Alaska Railroad • Talkeetna • Seward Highway Alaska Wildlife Conservation & Sealife Centers Alyeska Resort • Alyeska Tram • Anchorage Alaska Native Heritage Center • Alaska Zoo Mushers Banquet • Happy Trails Kennel Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters Additional Optional Adventures Available!
Meet mushers...
& their dogs!
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, hotel luggage handling, sightseeing transportation/admissions, 14 meals, in-Alaska guide, hand warmers and services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met). Visit AAA.com/GoAlaska for more information. Ask about available add-on airfare.
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Don’t own a home in Florida? No reason you can’t be a “snowbird” and live the leisurely (and warm!) life-style of the Sunshine State for up 28 nights in early 2015. And AAA has just what you need: 2-week Saturday-to-Saturday rentals of a roomy furnished vacation home in peaceful Port Charlotte! Image representative of available homes. On the southwest Gulf Coast just No 2 homes are identical, but styles & amenities are similar. 100 miles south of Tampa and 65 miles north of Naples, Port Charlotte is a premier ecotourism destination that’s off the beaten path and free of crowds, yet offers sailing, boating, fishing, birding, shopping, dining, arts & more. Choose from a selection of attractively landscaped homes, and use yours as a base from which to explore the local area’s uncrowded beaches and/or the many attractions within comfortable driving distance. Or just settle in, take advantage of the screened-in swimming pool and laugh at winter back home! These 3-bedroom/2-bathroom (some with 2.5) homes can comfortably sleep 6 (bedding/linens provided). They feature fully equipped kitchens (dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave) and dining areas for everyone to gather in...screened-in heated pools for swimming, lounging and loafing! Living rooms feature entertainment centers (with cable). Optional weekly cleaning/linen service is available for an additional fee. With AAA’s help, you can look forward to winter; contact a AAA travel agent now! HOME
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18106 Lake Worth Blvd ......................... 1/31–2/14 (2 weeks) ..............SOLD OUT! 18130 Lake Worth Blvd ......................... 1/31–2/14 (2 weeks) ..............SOLD OUT! 18239 Temple Ave .................................. 1/31–2/28 (4 weeks) ..............SOLD OUT! 22491 Cezane ......................................... 2/28–3/14 (2 weeks) ..................... $2,980 18106 Lake Worth Blvd .......................... 3/7–3/21 (2 weeks) ...................... $3,100 3495 Larue St.......................................... 3/28–4/11 (2 weeks) ..................... $2,515 Rates vary by home selected, are subject to availability at time of booking and include accommodations, taxes & fees and pool heating fee. Visit AAA.com/HomeRentals.
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Irish Pubs
&Folklore
ESCORTED TOUR OPERATED BY CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL
Sláinte!
May 12-21 AAA Member Rate: $1,899
Cheers!
Feel like a local at friendly pubs full of the craic — Ireland’s unique mix of news, gossip, fun, entertainment and enjoyable conversation! Tour Dublin: St Stephen’s Green, Georgian squares, O’Connell Street, Famine Memorial & more. Quaff a pint at the Guinness Storehouse • Meet the owners of a working beef/ sheep/horse farm. • Tour medieval Kilkenny, then explore it on your own. • Visit the House of Waterford; watch craftsmen transform molten glass into elegant tableware. • Kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” at Blarney Castle. • Browse at Blarney Woolen Mills...or visit a pub instead! • Circumnavigate scenic Dingle Peninsula and sample a local brew at Dingle Brewing Company. • Sit down to dinner & traditional entertainment (including step-dancing) in Killarney. • Ferry across the Shannon to view the Cliffs of Moher. • Stop in Galway on the way to Connemara. • Overnight in attractive Westport. • Cross over to Achill Island and see the Deserted Village (stone cottages abandoned around the time of the Famine). • Tour Kilbeggan Distillery and enjoy an Irish coffee. • Enjoy storytelling at Dublin’s oldest pub. • Spend a day on your own in Dublin, using included vouchers for an open-top bus tour and a visit to Old Jameson Distillery.
May 12-21 •
AAA Member Rate: $1,899
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing, itinerary attraction admissions, local taxes, hotel service charges & baggage handling (1 bag per person), walking-tour audio headsets, 15 meals (including Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night, “Food, Folk & Fairies” dinner show at Brazen Head Pub and 3 table d’hote dinners) and in-Ireland professional guide & driver. Ask about available add-on airfare.
ESCORTED TOUR OPERATED BY CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL
Bunratty Folk Park Medieval banquet in a 15th-century castle Cliffs of Moher Flying Boat Museum Killarney National Park, including Muckross House Ring of Kerry, Skellig Experience & Moll’s Gap Waterford Crystal tour Russborough House Dinner & song at a pub Dublin: tour & free time ...AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Oct 5-12 •
AAA Member Rate: $1,459
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 11 meals (including Bunratty Castle medieval banquet/entertainment & Merry Ploughboy pub dinner/ entertainment), in-Ireland tour director, hotel luggage handling (1 piece per person), hotel taxes & service charges. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/GoIreland for itinerary and information.
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AAA Featured Vacations are specific cruise, motorcoach or air tour vacations created or selected by AAA Travel for their value, amenities and/or inclusions. Look for the AAA Featured Vacations logo to identify out-of-the-ordinary offerings. BRONNER'S — FRANKENMUTH MI
Holidays in Branson MO
Nov 12-17. Celebrate the start of the holiday season with 5 performances in the “Live Music Capital of the World” – comedian Yakov Smirnov and singers Johnny Mathis, George Dyer, Daniel O’Donnell and the Hughes Brothers. Enjoy a College of the Ozarks visit, a driving tour of Branson’s holiday lights and the Fantastic Caverns by tram. Includes a visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 9 meals. AAA Member Rate: $1,139.
Warther’s Festival of Trees — 1 day
Nov 15. Annual Christmas Tree Festival at Warther's Carvings in Dover OH. Also visit Lehman’s and Smuckers. Amish lunch. AAA Member Rate: $90.
Oglebay Festival of Lights
Nov 23-24. Enjoy the more than 1 million holiday lights on display at the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling WV — a perfect holiday getaway! Includes accommodations at Wilson Lodge, a guided tour of the lights display, Winter Fantasy, animated Holiday Light & Sound Extravaganza, Mansion Museum, Carriage House of Glass, Garden Center & Greenhouse, behind-the-scenes tour, shopping at Cabela’s, 2 meals & more. AAA Member Rate: $299.
Holidays at Tara — 1 day
Dec 5. Enjoy a day in Western Pennsylvania. Lunch at Tara–A Country Inn in Clark, the Christmas display at Kraynak’s in Hermitage and Wendell August Forge in Grove City. AAA Member Rate: $75.
Frankenmuth Christmas
Dec 6-7. Visit Bronner’s, the world’s largest Christmas store, and see the Silent Night Chapel on this holiday weekend to Bavarian-themed Frankenmuth MI. Includes accommodations at Bavarian Inn Lodge, a city tour, Bronner’s CHRISTmas store, 2 meals (including dinner at the Bavarian Inn) and more. AAA Member Rate: $299.
Christmas in Lancaster
Dec 12-14. Get into the Christmas spirit at 2 shows in PA Dutch Country. The American Music Theatre’s critically acclaimed Christmas show is an annual tradition for many and renowned as Lancaster’s most beloved holiday show; awe-inspiring music & dance, incomparable voices and light-hearted holiday humor are the ingredients for this season’s all-new extravaganza. Includes Joy to the World (the American Music Theatre’s Christmas show), Burglar’s Christmas show at the Rainbow Dinner Theatre, the National Christmas Center, Kitchen Kettle Village, 4 meals and more. AAA Member Rate: $439. Rates are per person, are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation from the Cleveland area, accommodations (for multiday tours, based on double occupancy), sightseeing/ admissions, taxes/gratuities for included features, baggage handling (for multiday tours), meals as indicated and the services of a AAA Tour Manager. Visit AAA.com/USA for complete itinerary details and pick-up points.
Car-free adventures MUSIC & RAILROADS OF WEST VIRGINIA Sept 19-21 •
AAA Member Rate: $539
Travel on the Cheat Mountain Salamander train through West Virginia’s beautiful mountains. Visit the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Enjoy shows at American Mountain Theater and Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre. Includes train, observatory, theater shows, Blackwater Falls, entertainment, 5 meals and more.
FALLINGWATER FOLIAGE Oct 11-12 •
AAA Member Rate: $339
Frank Lloyd Wright's progressive architecture is combined with the spectacular beauty of Pennyslvania’s Laurel Highlands. Includes tours of 2 Wright homes (Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob), accommodations, 4 meals and more.
1-DAY FUN-DAY TOURS COVERED BRIDGES: MADISON OH Sept 13 •
AAA Member Rate: $80
Guided tour of bridges. Grand River Cellars Winery. Robinson’s Apple Barn.
LETCHWORTH — GRAND CANYON OF THE EAST: CASTILE NY Sept 20 •
AAA Member Rate: $90
Letchworth State Park tour. Letchworth Museum. Lunch at Glen Iris Inn.
3 RIVERS CRUISE: PITTSBURGH PA Sept 22 •
AAA Member Rate: $95
Luncheon cruise with musical tribut to Neil Diamnond. 3 hours at Rivers Casino.
OHIO AMISH COUNTRY: HOLMES COUNTY OH Sept 27 •
AAA Member Rate: $83
Buggy ride. Schrock’s Amish Farm. Guggisberg Cheese. Amish Flea Market.
BURTON TEA TOUR: GEAUGA COUNTY OH Oct 17 •
AAA Member Rate: $79
Quintealia’s Tea Parlor. Middlefield Cheese. Middlefield Market. Sunrise Farm.
WE LOVE LUCY: JAMESTOWN NY Oct 25 •
AAA Member Rate: $99
Lucy/Desi Museum. Desilu Playhouse. Lucy's final resting place. Candy shop & more. Rates are per person, are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation from the Cleveland area, accommodations (for multiday tours, based on double occupancy), sightseeing/ admissions, taxes/gratuities for included features, baggage handling (for multiday tours), meals as indicated and the services of a AAA Tour Manager. Visit AAA.com/USA for complete itinerary details and pick-up points.
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Avoid potential airport hassles. Motorcoach to your cruise! Park for free, then relax & ride AAA’s convenient “Cruise Express” motorcoach right to your ROYAL CARIBBEAN ship!
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Grandeur of the Seas from Baltimore! WESTERN CARIBBEAN Jan 24–Feb 3 • from $1,157 EASTERN CARIBBEAN Feb 3-13 • from $1,088 EASTERN CARIBBEAN March 3-13 • from $1,203 EASTERN CARIBBEAN April 28–May 8 • from $1,167 AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation, cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals; taxes, fees and port expenses of $524.25 per person are also included. Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Visit AAA.com/motorcruise for itinerary details & Cleveland area pick-up points.
Be among the first to cruise on the new ANTHEM OF THE SEAS and get $25 shipboard credit! Experience comfort & convenience: This Anthem sailing includes a 1-night before-cruise hotel stay near Cape Liberty NJ (and a short driving tour of New York City). Feb 5-13, 2016 • fr om $1,705 BAHAMAS: Port Canaveral FL • Nassau, Bahamas Cococay, Bahamas • 3 days at sea AAA MEMBER RATE is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals and $25 shipboard credit per stateroom; taxes, fees and port expenses of $365.70 per person are also included. Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Visit AAA.com/motorcruise for itinerary details & Cleveland area pick-up points.
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and see more of the Hawaiian Islands when you cruise with NCL! AAA’s special 9-night Hawaiian vacation features a 2-night pre-cruise stay in Honolulu, a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial and a 7-night Pride of America cruise featuring 4 islands (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii & Kauai). Jan 15-24: from $2,246 Feb 26–March 7: from $2,350 March 19-28: from $2,350 April 9-18: from $2,300 May 14-23: from $2,175 AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include airport/hotel transfers (for flights purchased through NCL), 2 pre-cruise nights at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, USS Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbor excursion, hotel/pier transfers, 7-night NCL Pride of America cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes/fees, port charges and pier/airport transfers (for flights purchased through NCL). Ship’s registry: USA. Ask about available add-on airfare.
SOUTHERN CHARM Jan 31–Feb 5 •
AAA Member Rate: $1,999
Here’s a unique escorted tour of 3 distinct destinations embodying the South’s fascinating history, genteel culture and coastal comforts. Rub shoulders with generations of Charleston gentry, soak up Savannah’s seductively languid ambiance and luxuriate in the exclusive nature and natural assets of Jekyll Island. Experience true Southern charm and hospitality at historic hotels in Charleston and on Jekyll Island.
SAVANNAH GA
DINNER CRUISE ON A YACHT MAGNOLIA PLANTATION STORYTELLER DINNER OLD CITY MARKET CITY TOUR
CHARLESTON SC
TOUR OF HISTORIC SAVANNAH GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER RIVER STREET SHOPPING LUNCH AT PAULA DEEN’S “LADY & SONS”
TRAM TOUR OF HISTORIC DISTRICT ST SIMON’S ISLAND TOUR INCLUDING LIGHTHOUSE & FT FREDERICA NATURALIST-LED BEACH STROLL
JEKYLL ISLAND GA
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Cleveland-Charlotte NC), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach transportation, guided sightseeing, 9 meals, local guides, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met) and more. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.
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Intimate, unforgettable journeys into the heart of Europe
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2015 Early Booking Discount 2-FOR-1 cruise plus international air discounts Hurry — this offer expires soon!
AAA FEATURED VACATIONS DEPARTURES IN 2015 Rhine Getaway: April 7 & Oct 9
Portraits of Southern France: Sept 2
Castles on clifftops and villages on its banks, the Rhine dazzles visitors. Amsterdam to Basel. 8-day cruisetour with 6 tours. Netherlands: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk. Germany: Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Heidelberg, Speyer, Breisach. France: Strasbourg. Switzerland: Basel. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $2,330
Explore Burgundy and Provence and savor the enticing flavors of their regional wines and dishes. Chalon to Avignon. 8-day cruisetour with 6 tours. France: Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune, Saône River, Lyon, Vienne, Tournon, Viviers, Rhône River, Arles, Avignon. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $2,930
Tulips & Windmills: April 14
Elegant Elbe: Oct 10
Painterly landscapes of the Old Masters come to life on this Low Countries sojourn. Amsterdam to Antwerp to Amster-dam. 10day cruisetour with 8 tours. Netherlands: Amsterdam, Ijsselmeer, Hoorn, Arnhem, Kinderdijk, Walcheren, Rotterdam. Belgium: Antwerp, Ghent. 26 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $3,146
From capital to capital, discover the delights of 2 nations. Berlin to Prague. 10-day cruisetour with 8 tours. Germany: Potsdam, Dessau, Wittenberg, Torgau, Meissen, Dresden, Bad Schandau. Czech Republic: Litomĕřice. 1-night hotel stay each in Berlin and Prague. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $3,274
Romantic Danube: June 4 & Oct 11
Paris & Heart of Normandy: Oct 16
Grand cities, spectacular scenery and quaint villages await your discovery along this storied waterway. Budapest to Nuremberg. 8-day cruisetour with 6 tours. Hungary: Budapest. Austria: Vienna, Melk. Germany: Passau, Regensburg, Kelheim, Nuremberg. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $2,330
Revel in the pleasures of the City of Light, then embark on a voyage into pastoral Normandy, with excursions to historic DDay beaches. Paris to Rouen to Paris. 8-day cruisetour with 6 tours. France: Paris, Giverny, Vernon, Seine River, Rouen, Les Andelys, Conflans. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $2,230
Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include river-view stateroom, guided touring with audiosets, all onboard meals (featuring regional specialties), a Welcome Cocktail Reception, a Captain’s Farewell Dinner, wine/beer/softdrinks with onboard dinner/lunch, culture curriculum (offerings vary by cruise), port charges and wi-fi (connection speeds may vary). Ask about available add-on airfare.
AAA MEMBER BENEFIT Itineraries of 8-13 days receive a $125.00 per person shipboard credit!
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AAA MASSILLON Motorcoach Tours AAA Member Rates are per person, are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation, accommodations (for multiday tours, based on double occupancy), sightseeing/admissions, taxes/gratuities for included features, baggage handling (for multiday tours), meals as indicated and services of a AAA Tour Manager. Visit AAA.com/USA for complete itinerary details and pick-up points (from the Massillon, New Philadelphia and/or Alliance areas, depending on tour).
Country Living Fair: Columbus OH
This package sells out annually! This year it’s the same price as in 2013. Country Living Magazine brings its pages to life at this Columbus OH show. Watch project demonstrations, shop for home furnishings and one-of-a-kind apparel, enjoy presentations by magazine contributors and pick up ideas on festive table decorating, country color and room style designs. 1 meal. SEPT 12. $117.
Shopper Tour: 2-buck Time — Again!
There are so many consignment, antique and boutique junk stores in Ohio that it’s difficult to pick which direction to go. But, whichever path we take, we’re bound to uncover a treasure trove of bargains and unusual items. So, come armed with your best bargain-hunting skills and join our fun-filled hunt for the best deals & steals out there! 1 meal. SEPT 26. $89.
Cruises on Pittsburgh’s Gateway Clipper
Neil Diamond Tribute
Sept 22 • $99
Fall Foliage
Oct 18 • $134
Enjoy live entertainment by singer Chris Denem. Following the cruise, enjoy 3 hours at Rivers Casino. 1 meal. See fall’s colors along Pittsburgh’s 3 rivers, from inside or under the topdeck canopy. Includes entertainment and a buffet of hot/cold entrees.
cinda b Outlet Shopping: Ft Wayne IN
Just in time for holiday gift shopping, cinda b presents its first ever outlet shopping sale. Meet the creator/designer/owner of this unique line of purses, luggage and smalls. With solids & trims, there’s nothing foo-foo & flowery about this line. Items will be priced right, and the event will be the first ever offered to the public. Then we’re off in search of the best bargain shopping northwest Indiana has to offer. Great restaurants and accommodations make this a nifty getaway for the girls! 3 meals. NOV 11-12. $189.
2014-2015 Playhouse Square Theater Series AAA brings back a phenomenal offer that matches the exciting performances coming to Cleveland. Each package includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, a pre-show dinner, show tickets, the services of a local AAA Tour Manager and taxes/gratuities. Book an individual performance; pay in full at time of reservation. OR Select 3 performances (or more) and deposit $25 per person per booking. This reserves your place on the tour, but your final payment will not be due for each of those performances until 45 days prior to departure; this allows you to guarantee your place without having to pay in full immediately. SHOW
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Motown the Musical ...................Oct 19 ........... Matinee Newsies .....................................Nov 6 ............ Evening Straight No Chaser .....................Dec 7 ............ Matinee White Christmas .........................Dec 13 ........... Matinee STOMP! .....................................Jan 17 ........... Matinee Pippin ........................................Feb 7 ............ Matinee Dirty Dancing .............................March 21 ....... Matinee Kinky Boots ...............................April 14 ......... Evening I Love Lucy – Live on Stage .........May 17 .......... Matinee Cinderella ...................................July 23 .......... Evening CALL FOR RATES. Substitutions permitted after first notifying AAA of a name change. Packages are nonrefundable 45 days prior to departure. $25 penalty for processing any cancellation by passenger.
NYC Shop & Show Literally “kick” off the holidays with the high-stepping Rockettes in the Big Apple. This weekend tour offers time for shopping, a show and free time on your own. Stay In Times Square, heart of all the action, with no worries about motorcoaching back across the bridge to NJ for the night. Also includes a meal and unexpected impromptu entertainment at Ellen’s Stardust Café and, for those who’d like to join us, a trip to Lower Manhattan for the viewing of the 911 Memorial & Musem. 2 meals. NOV 14-16. FROM $529.
Steel City Churches & Towers Step inside some of Pittsburgh’s most impressive churches and buildings decked out in full holiday regalia. Hear about their history, background, art and architecture as well as associated cultural customs. Lunch is included at a former church retrofitted as a restaurant. 1 meal. DEC 1. $119.
“White Christmas” at Playhouse Square This classic holiday movie comes to the stage at last! This new musical shines with classic Irving Berlin hits such as “Blue Skies,” “How Deep Is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, this show promises a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family. 1 meal. DEC 13. FROM $124.
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Going from medieval to modern in Barcelona Catalonian capital is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities
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eorge Orwell wrote of his euphoric days in Barcelona in Homage to Catalonia. Wedged between the Mediterranean and the spectacular Colserolla mountains, Spain’s hippest city is dominated by the architecture of Antonio Gaudí, whose polarizing, otherworldly works include the Sagrada Família cathedral. Parc Güell is a beautiful public garden filled with serpentine ceramic benches, giant decorative lizards, and twisted stone pavilions. Originally conceived as residential area, only two houses were actually completed, and Gaudí lived in one of them. It is now a museum devoted to the architect’s life and work. Casa Batlló is one of four modernist buildings on Barcelona’s famous Block of Discord. Gaudí used multicolored glazed ceramics and broken shards of stained glass to depict flowers and water lilies that play with the light like a vast impressionist painting. With its undulating forms reminiscent of the waves of the sea, Casa Milà, is known as La Pedrera — Catalan for quarry — in reference to its austere, cave-like façade. The Sagrada Família is Gaudí’s magnum opus and Barcelona’s most ubiquitous symbol. Still unfinished after more than 130 years, it has taken longer to build than the Great Pyramids. When completed, it will be the tallest church in the world.
THEATER OF NATURE — Parc Güell is one of Barcelona’s most popular attractions. Gaudí combined elements of African mud structures, Gothic, Expressionist, and curvilinear Art Nouveau in a process some have described as “meticulous insanity.” He even hoisted a donkey up the church’s façade, to see how it would look in a sculpted nativity scene. The interior is an explosion of color, with towering columns hand-
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shaped to resemble the trunks of trees. Spanish poet Federico García Lorca once said that La Rambla was “the only street in the world which I wish would never end.” A walk along La Rambla is a walk through Barcelona’s life and history. The 7.5 mile-long tree-lined promenade was laid out in 1766, following the contours of the medieval city walls
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that bounded this part of Barcelona since the 13th century. You’ll see landmark buildings like the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona’s opera, the Palau de la Virreina and the Boqueria Market, selling every kind of fresh food. Where La Rambla meets the sea, you’ll find the towering Columbus Monument dedicated in 1888. Ride the elevator inside the column to the gallery and admire this unique, green artery from high above the city. If you look to the north you’ll see the Barri Gòtic or Gothic Quarter, a labyrinthine jumble of cobblestone squares, guild houses, and the bell towers of the Cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar. Commonly known as La Seu, the 13 geese in the central courtyard each represent a year in the life of the martyr Santa Eulalia, Barcelona’s patron saint. Plaça Reial is a lively 19th century square bordered by tall palms and street lamps designed by Gaudí. Home to some of the city’s best nightlife, there are a number of cafés and tapas bars, where you can taste many of the same dishes Catalans enjoyed centuries ago.
You always want the best for them. So give them the benefits of AAA membership. With roadside assistance, vacation planning, maps, travel guides, exclusive savings, and much more, they can rely on AAA almost as much as they rely on you. To add an associate to your membership, or to buy a gift membership, call or visit your local AAA office, or AAA.com.
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Your privacy is important to us
AAA East Central and its affiliates are proud to have been providing top-quality AAA member services, benefits and products for more than 110 years. We greatly appreciate and value the trust that you and more than 2.6 million other AAA members, customers and consumers have placed in us. We will protect that trust by respecting the privacy of all of our members and nonmember customers/consumers.
Gathering information
In order to provide you with the services, benefits and products that you want from us, and to insure that you receive the very best services and benefits and the highest quality products, we collect the following personal information about you: • Information we receive from you, such as information you give us orally or in writing on applications (including membership applications) or other order forms; • Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates or others; and • Information we receive from an outside source, such as a consumer reporting agency. In addition, if you visit our Internet web site at www.AAA.com, the web server automatically recognizes and records information about your Internet usage, such as the referring (immediate preceding) web site, Internet workstation address, date and time of log-in/ log-out, site pages visited, time spent per page, files downloaded and search criteria used. If, during your visit to our web site, you voluntarily provide person-ally identifiable information such as an e-mail address, information to complete or submit an application or form online or other information (such as survey information or content of e-mail), we will collect such information. To better serve you, we may use a feature of your Internet browser called a “cookie” (an entry placed in a file on your computer’s hard drive or in your browser memory) to enhance your browsing experience and to permit you to request data and conduct business transactions through the web site. You should also be aware that other online retailers, partners, third-party Internet sites and third-party services accessible through our web site have separate privacy and data collection policies and practices which are independent of and may be different from our policies and practices. Please be alert for, and be sure to review, such separate policies and practices when you encounter them as you move between the links of our web site.
Handling of gathered information
In the course of our normal service and business operations, we use and may share or disclose all of the information that we collect, as described above. However, since some of the information we gather and share or disclose is not publicly available, we take care to insure that your nonpublic personal information is protected from unauthorized access or use. We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information in order to provide services, benefits and products to you. Where we select and use agents and service/product provider partners to deliver or offer services, benefits and products to you or to us, we restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to such persons and firms who commit to properly use and protect your nonpublic personal information. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information. We do not share or disclose your non-public personal information in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Sharing information among our Affiliates and Partners
In the course of our normal service and business operations, or when we think it may benefit you, we may disclose all of the information that we collect, as described above, within our family of AAA-affiliated companies and business lines. Our family of AAA-affiliated companies and business lines includes AAA East Central, AAA Ashland County, AAA Massillon Automobile Club, AAA Travel Agency, AAA East Central Insurance Agency, Inc., Ohio Motorists Insurance Agency, Inc., Ohio Motorists Holding Company, Ohio Motorists Life Insurance Company, AAA Kentucky Insurance Agency, Inc., Automobile Club Insurance Agency of Massillon, Ohio, Inc., Auto Club Driving Schools, Inc., AAA Kentucky Driver Training Center, Inc., AAA Massillon Driving School, Inc., Tri-State Foundation for Safety and Education, Inc., Ohio Motorists Safety Foundation, and Automobile Club of Southern California and its affiliates/ subsidiaries, including Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, Automobile Club of Southern California Life Insurance Company, Auto Club Casualty Company, Auto Club Indemnity Company, Automobile Club Inter-Insurance Exchange, Auto Club Family Insurance Company, ACSC Management Services, Inc., Club Exchange Corporation, Auto Club Insurance Holdings, LLC, Auto Club Insurance Company of Florida, AAA Club Services, LLC, Auto Club Enterprises, Automobile Club of Missouri, Alabama Motorists Association, Inc., AAA Northern New England, Tidewater Automobile Association of Virginia, Incorporated, AAA Texas, LLC, AAA New Mexico, LLC, AAA Hawaii, LLC, Pleasant Travel Holding Company, LLC, Pleasant Holidays, LLC, and Hawaii World, LLC. The sharing of information among affiliates is permitted by law. Some of our affiliates may receive personal health care information (such as information received from medical or health care providers) or consumer
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credit information (such as information reported by a consumer reporting agency). Such affiliates do not share such personal health care information or credit information with our other affiliates. We may disclose all of the nonpublic personal financial information we collect (other than consumer credit information) as described above to companies that perform operational services related to your membership and/or transactional accounts with us. We may disclose all of the nonpublic personal financial information we collect (other than consumer credit information) as described above to companies that perform marketing services on our behalf or to other financial institutions with whom we have joint marketing agreements. The sharing of nonpublic personal financial information with these types of companies is permitted by law.
Sharing information with Third Parties
From time to time, we may allow nonaffiliated companies to extend offers of products and services to AAA members and nonmember customers/ consumers when we feel that such products and services might be of special value or of particular interest to you. We may disclose nonpublic personal information about you to the following types of third parties: • Financial service providers, such as banks & bank holding companies, depositary & thrift institutions, credit unions and other consumer lenders; securities broker-dealers; investment companies; financial & investment advisers; insurance companies & agents; and others that offer financial products and services to consumers; • Nonfinancial companies such as airlines, cruise lines, hotels & resorts, car rental companies and other travel vendors; retailers; direct marketers; and others that offer goods and services to consumers; and • Others, such as the American Automobile Association, Inc. and other nonprofit organizations. We may also disclose nonpublic personal information about you to nonaffiliated third parties as required or permitted by law.
Your preference/opt-out rights If you prefer not to receive future AAA special value-added offers and notifications of products, services and special savings opportunities from us or our joint marketing partners, you may direct us not to send or contact you with such offers or savings opportunities. (If you are a AAA member, you will continue to receive the AAA Motorist/Traveler publication and annual membership renewal information and billing statements.) If you prefer that we not disclose non-public personal financial information about you to nonaffiliated third parties, you may opt out of those disclosures – that is, you may direct us not to make those disclosures (other than disclosures required or permitted by law). An opt- out request by any member on a membership account, or by any party on a joint transactional account, will apply to all Primary and Associate Members on the membership account, and to all parties on the joint account, within the same household. If you wish to exercise one or both of the preference and opt-out rights described above, you must do so in writing by filing a AAA Marketing Preference/Disclosure Opt-out Form with us. To request that a copy of the AAA Marketing Preference/Disclosure Optout Form be sent to you, write to: AAA Member Records, 5900 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15206-3854. We will continue to respect your privacy even after your AAA membership or other relationship with us ends. Please note, however, that AAA is a national association of independently chartered local AAA motor clubs and organizations. If you relocate to a AAA service territory assigned to a AAA club or organization other than AAA East Central, your AAA membership may be transferred to such other AAA club or organization. Such other AAA club or organization will have its own separate privacy and data collection policies and practices which are independent of and may be different from our policies and practices. Such separate policies and practices will govern the future handling and disclosure of your personal information. © 2014 AAA East Central ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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August is the best month to purchase a new car Take a test drive and get a $25 gift card from TrueCar
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ummer will soon be segueing into fall, and savvy consumers will be out shopping for a great car deal. The end of summer typically signals the best time to buy a new car because of seasonality and model-year changeovers. Dealers want to clear out their aging inventory to make room for the next model year. With this volume of vehicles crossing showroom floors, dealers have a great deal of price flexibility. According to AAA Auto Buying partner TrueCar, August is the best month to get great savings with the lowest average transaction price of the year. Consumers who have been holding out for better pricing for large SUVs will see their best opportunities for savings this month, thanks to larger discounts and drops in average transaction prices in the month of August. TrueCar.com is the authority on new car pricing and trends, and their data powers the AAA Auto Buying Program. Plus, when you use the AAA Auto Buying Program and schedule a test drive you’ll get a $25 gift card to use for whatever you’d like. (Redemption information available on certificate.) AAA members can shop with confidence any time of year using the AAA Auto Buying Program. Even when
Vehicle Certificate, see how to get your gift card and visit your selected Certified Dealer. Your certificate is like a golden ticket, so bring it with you or have it ready to show on your mobile device to make sure you receive your Member Savings and enjoy a hasslefree shopping experience. Regardless of what time of year you’re shopping, the end of the month is a great time to buy a new vehicle. Consumers can also expect a lower average transaction price in the first two days of the month. Sundays are typically the best day of the week to buy a new car. The average transaction price on Sundays shows a 4.6% decrease or $1,402 savings against typical day-of-week sales averages.
CARE FREE CAR BUYING — Get upfront dealer pricing info before you step on the lot at AAA.com/AutoBuying.
SAVE ON YOUR NEXT VEHICLE
The AAA Auto Buying Program provides dealer pricing information to AAA members through AAA’s preferred supplier TrueCar. To save money and get upfront pricing information on your next new car, visit the AAA Auto Buying Program at AAA.com/AutoBuying. Mobile users can download the AAA Auto Buying Tools App at AAA.com/Mobile.
Learn what others paid for the same vehicle using national, regional and local data with free TrueCar Price Reports, so your know whether you’re really getting a great deal. Once you’re ready to purchase, be sure to print or download your Guaranteed Savings Certificate or Used
you know exactly what you want, the haggling over options and pricing can deter even the most enthusiastic shopper. But it doesn’t have to be that way. AAA.com/Auto Buying lets you easily select makes, models and options, learn about incentives, and check out crash safety ratings and reviews.
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here’s no one-size-fits-all vehicle or vacation out there. Everyone’s needs are different; that’s why AAA offers several types of membership. Your benefits will only increase with each level, giving you the freedom to choose the membership option that works best for you.
Basic, Plus & Premier – Three levels of protection
AAA Basic Membership covers 24-hour roadside assistance, free printed and online maps, TourBook® and eTourBook® guides, TripTik® Travel Planner on AAA.com, plus AAA savings on hotels, Hertz car rentals, restaurants and attractions. Members save even more with AAA Discounts & Rewards online shopping portal. ProtectMyID® is the newest AAA member benefit. This identity-theft monitoring service includes credit monitoring, fraud resolution support and more. AAA Plus Membership offers all the basic AAA membership benefits, with enhancements including: • Up to 100 miles of extended distance towing • Free fuel and delivery – to get you to the nearest service station • Up to $100 in vehicle locksmith services • Extrication/winching – two trucks and two drivers, if needed • Reimbursement for pre-approved nonAAA roadside services
All in the family: Primary and associate memberships
A PERFECT FIT — Select the AAA membership that best suits your lifestyle. AAA Plus RV Membership offers all the benefits of AAA Plus, extended to cover eligible RV’s like your motor home, boat trailer, pickup truck with camper, and motorcycle. For the most comprehensive package of AAA benefits and services, choose AAA Premier Membership. Premier members enjoy a wealth of added privileges, including: • One emergency tow per household per year of up to 200 miles • Free professional concierge service • $1,500 Trip Interruption protection •
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Share peace of mind with everyone in your household with a AAA membership for each family member. Primary membership means you are either the first or sole AAA member within your household. Associate memberships are for eligible individuals residing in the primary member’s household, namely the primary member’s spouse (or one adult age 18 or older) and dependent children ages 16 through 22. Associate members receive the same benefits as primary members.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
Add associate members, or upgrade your existing AAA membership to a higher level at any time. For more information, contact your local AAA office, visit AAA.com, or call the Member Service Center at 1.800.441.5008.
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Set sail on a repositioning cruise this fall
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Changes in latitude bring changes in attitude
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ooling fall temperatures can signal some hot cruise deals. Cruise ships, like migratory birds, tend to follow the sun, and in the fall many ships return to the Caribbean from Europe, Alaska, and New England. Since no cruise line wants to sail without passengers, they offer a variety of special off-season and promotional rates, all of which make these repositioning cruises a great bargain. Many cruise lines also use additional sea days to enhance onboard activities with special themes and out-ofthe-ordinary entertainment. This rare combination of exotic, off the beaten path locales, leisurely days at sea, and incredible value means they often sell out early. If there’s a downside it’s that these cruises begin and end in different ports and that can mean buying two, one-way plane tickets. Princess Cruises is sailing a 17-night Venice to Fort Lauderdale transatlantic cruise onboard their newest ship Regal Princess, departing October 17. Ports include Messina, Naples, and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Toulon, France; Barcelona, Spain and Madeira (Funchal), Portugal. Madeira is located about 300 miles off the west coast of Africa. Known as the “Islands of Eternal Spring,” nature’s
WISH YOU WERE HERE — Aruba’s divi-divi trees are a natural compass that tilt toward the southwest. very own botanical garden is overflowing with orchids and bougainvillea. Take in the incomparable views from Cabo Girao, Europe’s highest sea cliff, and sample Poncha, a local drink made with rum and honey. Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas departs Boston on October 26, on a 13-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that calls in at St. Kitts, St. Lucia,
Barbados, Curacao, Aruba, and Tampa. RCL’s Radiance-class vessels are distinguished by their sleek profiles with nearly three acres of exterior glass and panoramic elevators facing the sea. Step inside the Indian themed Solarium and you’ll be transported to the days of the Raj, with 16-foot high-carved elephants, and the lustrous colors of Madras.
License plates on Aruba bear the slogan “One Happy Island” and it shows. Located 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela, days are filled with sunshine and the beaches curve like brilliant, white smiles along the coast. Celebrity Cruises’ 15-night transatlantic from Rome to Fort Lauderdale, departs November 15 onboard Celebrity Constellation. Ports include Livorno, Italy; Cartagena and Malaga, Spain; Agadir Morocco, Arrecife and Tenerife, Canary Islands; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Often referred to as the Hawaii of the Atlantic the Canary Islands’ seven major islands are all remnants of extinct volcanoes. Lanzarote, the northernmost island, was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993. Arrecife, the island’s capital presides over a dazzling crescent of beach with a broad, palm-lined promenade. Explore the otherworldly moonscape of Mount Teide National Park on Tenerife. The dormant volcano is Spain’s tallest mountain.
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Fire and Ice in America’s first National Park Winter in Yellowstone is two million acres of solitude
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inter may be the best season to take in Yellowstone Park’s many natural wonders. By late fall, the hordes of summer tourists have dwindled down to a handful and with the exception of the hibernating bears, wildlife viewing is at its peak. It’s a magical landscape of frozen waterfalls, and grazing bison under an incredible canopy of stars. Clouds of steam rise from Geyser Basin, turning nearby aspens into “ghost trees” shrouded under an arctic veil of frost. The nation’s first National Park, Yellowstone spills across the borders of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. Its 2.2-million acres straddle the Continental Divide and sit precariously atop the Yellowstone Caldera. This is where the earth’s molten core comes nearest to its surface and the relentless volcanic forces fuels the world’s largest concentration of geothermal activity, including the park’s more than 300 geysers. Old Faithful, the park’s most celebrated geyser, erupts about every 90 minutes, spewing between 3,700-8,400 gallons of boiling water in a towering plume that can reach 180-feet high. The Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls are among the most spectacular in North America, while Firehole Falls is a 40 foot cascade that emerges from 800foot thick lava flows. Clouds of mist
winter range. Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride among the herd, followed by a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Perched on a bluff overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the museum’s collection includes more than 2,300 works of wildlife art. Near Park City Utah, you’ll “go for the gold” at the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, cradled in the cool embrace of the Wasatch Mountains. Popular attractions include the Comet bobsled run. Billed as the most intense minute of your life, it takes riders through 15 curves, at speeds up to 70 mph and is definitely not for the faint of heart.
A BOUNTY OF BISON — Wildlife viewing is at its peak during the winter. surround the hammering falls and are filled with dozens of rainbows. During the winter, most park roads are closed and visitors access the park by way of snowmobiles and motorized snowcoaches. These luxury snowcoach tours have become a popular way to tour Yellowstone, because they offer a warm and comfortable ride, commanding views, and opportunities to learn about the park from knowledgeable guides. The 42-mile Teton Park Scenic Loop links Yellowstone with Wyoming’s
Grand Teton National Park just to the south. Here, the Teton Range erupts like a row of teeth from a serene valley known as Jackson Hole. The mountains are mirrored by a series of blue moraine lakes, while the Snake River winds erratically across a valley floor. South of Jackson, the scenic Snake River Canyon is surrounded by the soaring peaks of western Wyoming. Wildlife fans will not want to miss the National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole. The refuge consists of nearly 25,000 acres, where thousands of elk have their
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Experience the solitude and splendor of this vast winter wilderness aboard AAA Travel’s Yellowstone in Winter escorted tour, Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2015. Highlights include the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting); a luxury snowcoach excursion into Yellowstone Park to witness Old Faithful and Firehole Falls; choice of a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge and the National Museum of Wildlife Art, or (extra cost) snowmobile tour to Granite Hot Springs; Snake River Canyon drive and the Utah Olympic Park. See your AAA Travel Agent for details or visit AAA.com/Travel for more information.
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Sweating the details to make car interiors more durable Protecting surfaces from sunscreen, bug spray and sweaty mitts
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hether you are heading to the beach or the backwoods this summer, protecting your skin with sunscreen or bug spray is essential. Just like your skin, materials used in automobile interiors also need a protective coating to help keep them looking new. That includes protection from sun exposure and perspiration — and from the sunscreen and bug repellant that can be transferred to vehicle surfaces from human skin. The General Motors Materials Test and Engineering group conducts a battery of durability experiments to help ensure a vehicle’s interior is less subject to fading, discoloration or premature wear from these and other substances. These include leather cold-crack testing, seam fraying, tear strength, corrosion, dent and scratch resistance on hard surfaces and hook and loop fastener resistance on fabrics. Some of the experiments take months to complete. “Our group tests for durability and resistance to natural and artificial elements on materials you see and don’t see inside your car,” said Doug Pickett, engineering group manager for the Materials Test and Engineering group. “We test not only for sun exposure or humidity, but commonly spilled things like ketchup and mustard, and stronger substances like sweat, and sunscreen.”
HIDE AND SEEK — GM Engineers prepare leather samples before placing them in the Xenon Weathering Chamber. To test for material durability in heat and ultraviolet light, lab engineers at the GM Vehicle Engineering Center in Warren, Mich., use artificial light similar to a tanning booth for two to six weeks before analyzing results. “The simulated UV light allows us to do the testing much faster,” Pickett said. “But to absolutely confirm the
durability, we have found we still need to use the natural sunlight test.” Following initial tests in the lab, materials are exposed to natural sunlight at an outdoor facility in Arizona, by placing them in special glass boxes that rotate with the sun for up to seven months at a time. Sweat tests using a synthetic perspi-
ration solution are an important component of material durability. These tests are conducted on areas that have high skin contact, such as steering wheels and control knobs. GM engineers apply perspiration solutions to material samples for two and a half hours before letting them dry. Once dried, the sample is scraped to determine if the material was softened or damaged. After the scrape test, the material is exposed to artificial light to assure it can withstand the combination of sun and sweat. “While it is easy to make leather resistant to chemicals or abrasion, it is very difficult to find the balance of durability while maintaining the desirable look and feel that customers expect,” said Pickett. “The texture is an important factor, so it can’t be too hard, too slick or too sticky.” After examining the results, the Materials Test and Engineering group works with material suppliers to finetune protective coatings on a particular material.
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aroundtown SHAKER WOODS FESTIVAL — (August 9-10, 16-17, 23-24) This popular festival features over 200 of the country’s best juried craftspeople, dressed in Shaker period clothing while demonstrating and selling their handmade wares. Stroll the manicured woods, while enjoying the aroma of country cooking and entertainment on three different stages. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. For information, visit shakerwoods.com. Location: Shaker Woods Grounds, 44337 County Line Road (just off State Route 7), Columbiana. 50TH ANNUAL TAG ART SHOW — (August 23-October 3) This annual juried show for regional artists (within 100 miles) is Trumbull Art Gallery’s premier event of the year. This exhibit features those works in any medium accepted into the show. The show is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. For information, visit trumbullartgallery.com. Location: Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 East Market Street, Warren. CANFIELD FAIR — (August 27September 1) Now in its 168th year, the Canfield Fair is the largest county fair in Ohio. Take in the livestock, harness racing, midway, great food, and special events including concerts by Reba McEntire and Justin
Moore. For a complete schedule, visit canfieldfair.com. Location: 7285 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR — (August 28 – September 1) Ohio’s oldest fair features livestock, entertainment, rides, games, exhibits, food and more. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. For information, call 440-834-1846 or visit geaugafair.com. Location: Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14372 N. Cheshire Street, Burton. BREITENBACH WINERY FUN DOG SHOW — (August 30) This seventh annual dog show features canine competition in categories including you’re so cute you’re ugly, owner/ dog look-alikes, smallest and biggest dogs, senior citizen, best costume, and best trick. Entry fee is $10 per dog. Registrations begin at noon. Donations go towards the Tuscarawas Humane Society. Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For information, visit breitenbachwine. com. Location: Breitenbach Winery, Roadhouse Amphitheatre, Old Route 39, Dover. ANTIQUES IN THE WOODS — (September 6-7) Quality antiques and collectibles in the grounds of the beautiful Shaker Woods. Classic car show, tractor pull, Civil War encampment and musical entertainment. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, visit antiquesinthewoods.com. Location: Shaker Woods, 44337 County Line Road (just off State Road 7), Columbiana. THE BURNER ADVENTURE CHALLENGE — (September 6) Hubbard is host to the ultimate obstacle adventure challenge, known as The Burn. This mud run/obstacle course race features miles of mud, water and manmade obstacles in the quest for the ultimate challenge. Proceeds benefit Akron Children’s Hospital. For information on tickets and registration, visit theburner.us. Location: Big Game Raceway, 2601 Elmwood Drive, Hubbard. STRASBURG FIREMAN’S OX ROAST — (September 12-13) The ox roast is hosted by the village of Strasburg with entertainment, games and a parade for all ages. Event starts at 6 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday. For information, call 330878-7115. Location: 125 Second Street NE, Strasburg. TUSCARAWAS COUNTY FAIR — (September 15-21) The annual Tuscarawas County Fair features livestock judging, motocross, tractor pulls, country music, Demolition Derby and more. Visit tusccountyfairgrounds.com. Location: Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, 259 S Tuscarawas Ave, Dover.
DON MOST AND ANSON WILLIAMS FROM “HAPPY DAYS” — (September 17) Fans of the iconic television comedy will enjoy hearing “Potsie” and “Ralph Malph” relive their experiences from the show. This is part of the Trumbull Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series. Time: 10:30 a.m. For information, visit trumbulltownhall.org. Location: Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren. ROD STEWART IN CONCERT — (September 24) British pop/rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart comes to Youngstown! His hits include “Tonight’s the Night,” “You Wear it Well,” “You’re in My Heart,” and the unforgettable “Maggie May.” Performance begins at 8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit covellicentre.com. Location: Covelli Centre, 229 East Front Street, Youngstown. J.E. REEVES HOME OKTOBERFEST — (October 4) The J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum hosts an annual Oktoberfest celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be beer tastings and German food. Reservations are required and you must be 21 to attend. For information and reservations, call 330-343-7040. Location: J.E. Reeves Museum, 325 East Iron Avenue, Dover.
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