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EAST CENTRAL OHIO REGION

Celebrity’s Modern Luxury meets AAA’s Value

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AAA Insurance Named “Brand of the Year”

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AAA Insurance has earned “Brand of the Year” status in the auto insurance category, according to the 2016 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study. “To be recognized as the highest-ranked auto insurance brand in the nation is a great honor for AAA,” says Jim Lehman, AAA East Central President and CEO. “AAA Insurance provides value to members with great customer service and peace of mind at home, on the highway or when preparing for the future.” AAA Insurance received the highest numerical Equity Score among auto insurance brands included in the 2016 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study, which is based on opinions of 97,120 U.S. consumers ages 15 and over surveyed online between December 22, 2015 and February 1, 2016. Individual opinions may differ. “Highest Ranked” was determined by a pure ranking of a sample of auto insurance brands. “AAA is proud to offer American drivers auto insurance coverage they can trust,” continued Lehman. “AAA is committed to providing our members with exceptional products and services, and AAA’s Insurance offerings are a natural extension of this commitment.”

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Get up to $500 in airfare savings when you book a Celebrity cruise!

etting to the departure port when you’re going on a cruise is an unavoidable element that often gets overlooked — and it can be a significant part of your vacation’s cost. That’s why AAA Travel and Celebrity Cruises® have teamed up to offer an extraordinary — but limited-time — opportunity to save as much as $500.00 per person on roundtrip economy-class airfare between your airport gateway city and your cruise departure port. To take advantage of this substantial savings, book an oceanview or higher stateroom and make a deposit at any AAA East Central travel agency location on any 2016 or 2017 sailing of 10 nights or longer with Celebrity Cruises. This offer will only be available for a limited time, so act now. Restrictions may apply. The remarkable airfare savings are just the start of what’s sure to be an equally remarkable cruise vacation. Discerning cruisers choose Celebrity because it’s the world’s leading premium cruise line; they choose it for its stylishly designed accommodations, globally inspired menus crafted by James Beard– featured chefs, amenities and activities to keep you busy (if you like) from morning until night and a level of service that is unsurpassed. But they also choose Celebrity because of a feeling. A sense that every aspect of every Celebrity cruise — every meal, activity, shore excursion and staff interaction — matters. That’s what makes Celebrity what it is and, ultimately, what sets it apart from other cruise lines. That’s Modern Luxury.SM

Your stateroom is a place to call your own. From ocean view to veranda and all the way up to the unforgettable Suite Class experience, you’ll discover that — regardless of size, layout or design — every effort has been made to ensure that you’ll feel right at home. Peaceful, comfortable and stylishly appointed, all staterooms provide you with a private retreat in which you can relax and renew. On a Celebrity cruise, you have up to 12 distinct restaurants to satisfy every one of your food moods. From Continental to Italian, sushi to French and everything in between, dining with Celebrity is an international experience all its own. Add in food-and-wine-pairing dinners expertly curated by sommeliers, craft cocktails and an extensive craft beer selection, and a meal on a Celebrity ship is sure to satisfy more than just your hunger; it satisfies your desire to dine on something new and delicious at every meal. With 1 staff member for nearly every 2 guests, Celebrity’s personal service anticipates your every need. Unobtrusively. Intuitively. Your stateroom attendant, your personal connection to the ship, is always there with a smile and a helping hand. In your stateroom, out by the pool, in the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® or anywhere at all at anytime, Celebrity’s onboard family goes the extra mile to ensure every aspect of your cruise turns out just the way you want it. From twicedaily stateroom service with a chocolate at turndown to providing a well-stocked minibar, everything’s customized for you. That’s the main reason why veteran cruisers choose continued on page 20

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Travelers are discovering that a river cruise can be an extraordinary way to experience the world, transforming an ordinary vacation into an eye-opening and life-altering experience. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is renowned for its extraordinary itineraries, one-of-akind ships, stylish décor, superb cuisine and thoughtful, all-inclusive hospitality. And this August through September, book any 2017 Uniworld itinerary and save when you book using your AAA Member Rewards Visa® credit card. SEE PAGE 9.

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Three good reasons to buy Cruise Insurance Sail away with Allianz Global Assistance

ou’ve been planning your cruise for months. You’ve stocked up on sunblock, stowed away your passport and ironed your best Hawaiian shirt. But have your purchased travel insurance? It may seem like just one more expense, but experienced travelers know insurance is essential to protect their investment. Here are three reasons you need to buy travel insurance for your next cruise. Cruise lines have strict trip cancellation policies — Think your cruise company will understand when your plans change suddenly and you have to make an emergency trip cancellation? Probably not. They count on having their cabins filled when the ship leaves the dock, so many cruise lines have very strict cancellation policies. In many cases, no refunds will be issued for trip interruptions, lost tickets, flight delays, no-shows or missing the check-in before departure. Even making a minor change to your travel plans may be considered a trip cancellation. It’s tough but that’s the way it works. That’s why cruise lines strongly recommend passengers buy cruise insurance. Consider an insurance policy that covers trip cancellations and trip interruption. Medical emergencies happen on cruise ships, too — When you’re lounging on the sun deck, it’s easy to forget you’re hundreds of miles from the nearest hospital. Even if you’re in perfect

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health, you can never predict when you might break an ankle, suffer a heart attack or come down with the flu. Ships’ doctors are equipped to provide prompt medical care, but for serious health emergencies, passengers may need to be airlifted to the closest medical facility. You don’t want to see the bill for that, trust us. Medical evacuations can cost up to $80,000. Some cruise travel insurance plans include coverage

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Northeast Ohio AAA Offices for accidents or medical emergencies. Cruise travel insurance lets you relax — The whole reason you wanted to go on a cruise vacation was to leave life’s worries on shore. But it’s tough to relax if you’re worrying about bad weather, illness, lost luggage, missed flights, theft, international emergencies or that big deadline at work. A good cruise travel insurance policy will offer coverage for the unexpected. Go with Allianz Global Assistance — It’s worth it to review insurance plan carefully before you buy, because not all plans have the same coverage. Most of the major cruise lines offer their own protection plans, but while they are experts in providing a great cruise experience, they’re not insurance experts. Allianz Global Assistance is AAA’s preferred travel insurance provider. When you trust Allianz Global Assistance to insure your cruise you’re getting the protection only a global leader in the industry can provide. In some situations, Allianz Global Assistance provides better benefits than the cruise lines. For instance, most cruise line waivers do not cover cancellations within 24-72 hours of departure. Clients who cancel their cruise during this period are subject to pay the full cancellation penalty and will, at the most, receive vouchers. With Allianz Global Assistance, you receive cash refunds for covered reasons. If you find yourself in need of an $80,000 medical evacuation, Allianz Global Assistance can guarantee payment immediately for covered reasons, while cruise line operators won’t typically reimburse you until after you return from the trip. Do you have an $80,000 line of credit? FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Turn to a travel agent for stress-free travel Online bookings losing their luster for time-challenged travelers

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............................................... Gregory E. Grim 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 Glenn B. Bachman, Neil D. Bassi, James E. Broome, Jr., Steve D. Bullock**, Charles O. Casto**, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Jon E. Denney, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, 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**, Terrence L. Walton** EAST CENTRAL REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, Chairman, Robert S. Collins, Vice Chairman, Christian Asam, Jack A. Barkley, William E. Bierer**, Ellsworth T. Bowser**, Peter Burton, Michael A. Cochran, Daniel J. Collins Jr.**, Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, James J. Dodaro, 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, Jacob N. Skezas, James C. Stump, Jr., James F. Ward **emeritus directors OHIO MOTORISTS REGION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Audrey T. Cole, Chairman, Keith C. Boales, Vice Chairman, Thomas G. Brick**, Steve D. Bullock**, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Gary S. Cowling**, Jon E. Denney**, Richard S. Hamilton, John B. Hexter, Joseph K. Juster , James H. Kanicki, Mary Lynn Laughlin, John D. Leech**, Peter C. Ohlheiser, Sara E. Stashower **emeritus directors ALLIANCE REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Glenn L. Akins, Keith Brown, Roy Clunk, Mark Henschen, Gregory King, Terence Taylor, Patricia Walker, Andrew Zumbar MASSILLON REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wendy Blosser, Jeffrey Bushman, Karen Crites, Douglas Lab, Robert Marks, 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, Jeannie Michel, Sally O’Donnell, John Ourant, Rod Rafael, Ronald Shell, Clark Smith, Robert Stephenson, II, Dayne Thomas, Ryan Wallick, Michael Welsh Copyright ©2016 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 ith all of the travel resources available on the Internet, consumers have a bewildering number of choices. But is booking your travel on your own online always the best or least expensive option? According to a recent survey by AAA, a majority of Americans see value in using a travel agent. Eighty-five percent find travel agents provide cost-effective, trouble-free, personalized vacation planning. Why are more people returning to travel agents? Time-challenged consumers may be one reason for the shift. Some simply do not have the time or comfort level to do their own research and planning. Others prefer the personalized service and confidence that comes from letting a professional do the work. They value the expertise that a travel agent brings to the table. While online travel sites certainly have their place, there’s a vast difference between a buying a ticket and creating a vacation. If you’re not familiar with the terrain finding the right information can be an exercise in frustration. Blackouts, restrictions and hidden fees are not always obvious to the casual consumer and mistakes can be costly. Then there is the process of putting all the pieces together — airlines, hotels, travel insurance, ground transportation, sightseeing — the list can be daunting. A simple phone call or visit

Richard Hamilton to a travel agent helps you avoid endless hours of searching online. Today’s travel counselors are skilled at creating maximum value for their clients. Many specialize in cruises or escorted vacations, or destinations like Disney. They know about all those insider deals, upgrades, perks, hidden restrictions, and the best departures from your hometown. Travel agents have access to dedicated reservation systems where they can compare rates and itineraries at multiple airlines, cruise lines and hotels. In other words they have the connections that can really assist you as a traveler. Just as importantly in the event something does go wrong, they can

advocate on your behalf. Delayed and cancelled flights, missed connections, lost reservations, weather emergencies; they’ve seen it all before and handled the problem. When you book online, you could be out there on your own. Seasoned travelers will tell you that top-notch travel agents have an edge over online vendors and are well worth their modest fees. Travel agencies only began charging fees after airlines stopped paying commissions, but they do still earn commissions from tour operators, hotels, and cruise lines, which can offset user fees altogether. In many cases, the total cost for making all your arrangements through a travel agency will be less than doing it yourself online. A new study funded by Carnival Corporation for the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and conducted by market research firm TNS Global found that travel agents save consumers an average $452 per trip, and four hours in travel planning. One of North America’s largest travel agency networks, AAA offers a full suite of travel solutions including custom branded products like AAA Vacations® that are designed with members in mind, competitively priced and available nowhere else. Whether your perfect escape is sailing away on a cruise, a stay at an all-inclusive resort, or exploring new cultures, AAA Vacations® has the perfect itinerary, special perks and amenities, a Best Price Guarantee and 24/7 customer care.

membersonly Make your college move with Penske Truck Rental Penske offers a course in moving 101

illions of students shift their belongings back to colleges and universities each year and students will soon begin their annual trek back to school. Moving is never easy but there are things you can do to make it better for everyone involved. Whether you’re a senior or a sophomore, the experts at Penske Truck Rental have a curriculum to help make you or you college-age student make the move: Don’t wait — August is a peak month for moving for both students and families. Reserve a truck before they’re all rented out — at least two weeks prior to your move. For most students, a 12- or 16-foot truck is a perfect fit for contents of a college residence or small off-campus apartment. If you can, try to move on a weekday — weekends are always the busiest moving days. Pack in increments — Start early to avoid the stress of last-minute rushing. It’s OK to leave a box open in case you need something you’ve packed inside it.

Pack smart — Label boxes as you pack. First, list the room that the contents belong in, and, if necessary, a few details such as “glass,” “fragile” or “dishes.” Load your heaviest items on the truck first to create a sturdy base, then start stacking on top. Boxes, packing tape, bubble pack, moving blankets, and hand trucks are also essential to keeping your belongings safer and making your move easier. Think safety — A moving truck is taller, wider and heavier than cars or SUVs. So, drive a bit slower and take extra care when making turns, driving under overhangs or near low tree branches. Always check the mirrors before backing up or making any lane changes. Take it easy, until you become accustomed to operating the vehicle. Penske offers 24/7/365 emergency roadside assistance in case you have a problem. Make it fun — Keep a positive attitude during the move — play music, spring for pizza after all the work is done and don’t let frustration get to you. Penske moving trucks have CD

players, radios, air conditioning and cell-phone outlet chargers — all the things necessary for a comfortable, enjoyable ride. Go green and save green — Save on expenses and be kinder to the environment by moving together with someone from your area. Check with your residence life office on campus to help find someone to share the load. Pack a go bag — With most belongings packed tightly away, create a travel bag for moving day to keep important paperwork, credit cards, identification, change of clothes, drinks and snacks close at hand. Whether you need a truck for moving across the country or down the street, Penske Truck Rental offers significant savings for AAA members. Save 12 percent on one-way & local truck rentals and 12 percent off moving supplies and accessories. (Offer only applicable to daily fixed rate and any mileage charges. Book online and save up to 20 percent on one-way rentals at PenskeTruckRental.com.)

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Some life lessons about life insurance Five things people tend to get wrong By Robin Jones trike up a conversation about life insurance and you might get some attempts to change the subject. Most people don’t want to talk about—or even think about—the topic. But it’s not just the “D” word that keeps people from thinking about life insurance. Other misperceptions also prevent many of us from getting coverage. Here are a few notions that are worth reconsidering. I have my company’s group life insurance, and that’s all I require. Employer-based life insurance is helpful, but it’s often not enough to meet your personal financial goals. For starters, the limits of employer-based life insurance are generally one to two times your annual salary. If you have others who depend on you financially, many experts recommend that your coverage be worth five to eight times your salary. Second, employer-based life insurance coverage may end the minute you stop working for that employer—so if you’re laid off or decide to leave that job, you’ll be without coverage until the benefits from your new job kick in. A personal life insurance policy complements what your employer provides. Only the breadwinner needs coverage. A spouse who cares for the home may not get a traditional paycheck, but his or her work is critical. Without the homemaker, the surviving spouse would likely have to pay for day care

to relatives, a life insurance policy can help ensure they can pay off any debts. I’m too young to need life insurance. You’ll get the lowest rates on life insurance when you’re young and healthy. Rates go up every year, and you run the risk of developing a medical condition that will make life insurance more expensive or unattainable. Establishing a life insurance policy as soon as you can afford to, and locking in low rates for as many years as possible, is smart. I have enough life insurance. Be aware that as your life circumstances change, the amount of life insurance sufficient to cover your personal needs may also shift. Major life events such as marriage, having kids, or buying a house usually call for additional coverage. Most insurance companies suggest an annual policy review with your agent to ensure your coverage reflects any significant changes in your life.

NO REGRETS — Carefully weigh your options when considering life insurance. Paul Emberger photo courtesy AAA Public Affairs. and hire someone to help with numerous household chores. To determine life insurance limits for a spouse who works in the home, consider everything he or she does, calculate the cost of hiring someone to do those tasks, and multiply that amount by how many years the breadwinner would need to support the kids financially. I have no dependents, so there’s no

reason for me to buy life insurance. When you die, someone has to pay for your funeral and burial costs, which can amount to $10,000 or more. These expenses are called “final needs,” and your agent can help you set up a lowcost life insurance policy that will cover them. Also, remaining debts will generally be settled against your estate. If you want to leave your home or valuables

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How to talk to teens about identity theft Reducing their chances of becoming a victim

rotecting your children and monitoring their activities is easier when they’re young. You can walk them to the bus stop each morning, control where and how they spend their time, and try to shield them from negative influences on television or in the movies. But when your child becomes a teenager, it’s much more difficult to protect them from external dangers, such as identity theft. As with allimportant topics, it’s imperative to educate your teen about identity theft and teach them how they can protect themselves. Your teen and the Internet — Social websites are as popular with identity thieves as they are with today’s youth. Speak with your child about becoming friends only with people they know outside of cyberspace and why they should limit the personal details they share online. Advise them that they shouldn’t share their date of birth, full name, address, or school. Absence of this information will make it more difficult for criminals to piece together the necessary data to commit identity theft. Your teen and credit card use — Allowing your teen to get a credit card or to become an authorized user on your credit account, enables him or her to begin building a credit history.

DON’T BE A VICTIM — Teens should limit the information they share online. It’s also an important step in learning good credit habits. As you teach your teen about smart credit card use, be sure to also speak with them about protecting personal financial details and the implications that identity theft can have on a person’s credit report and score. Teach your teen to carefully review his or her credit card statements for suspicious transactions and advise your teen against leaving

must do so, recommend getting a safety deposit box at a nearby bank and opt to receive bank statements electronically. And, as obvious as it may sound, remind your teen to lock their dorm room whenever they leave, and to password-protect their computer and phone to minimize unauthorized access to personal information. It might seem like a crime that happens only to others, but identity theft is on the rise and the implications of a damaged identity can be severe. Have a dialogue with your teen about identity theft and the simple steps he or she can take to protect their information and privacy. For parents looking to give their teen a little extra security, AAA offers FREE identity monitoring to members 18 and over with enrollment in ProtectMyID® a product that provides identity theft detection, protection, and fraud resolution assistance.

the card out in the open. When your teen leaves for college — Living in a college dormitory can be a great student experience, and it will be an even better one if your teen takes steps to protect themself from any potential risks that surround them. From an identity theft perspective, there’s usually no need for your teen to take their Social Security card or birth certificate to college. But if he or she

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Make the most of your AAA membership Matching the right AAA membership with your lifestyle

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 fits your budget and works best for you. Classic, Plus & Premier – Three levels of protection — AAA Classic 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 at the AAA Discounts & Rewards online shopping portal. ProtectMyID Essential is AAA’s no cost identity-theft monitoring service that includes daily credit monitoring, fraud resolution support and more. AAA Plus Membership offers all the Classic 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; • Free International maps and select

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FREEDOM TO CHOOSE — AAA lets you match your membership to your driving habits and travel preferences. European travel guides. AAA Plus RV Membership offers all the benefits of AAA Plus, extended to cover eligible RVs 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; •

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Available 24-hour concierge services; $1,500 Trip Interruption protection; One day free emergency rental car reimbursement, with tow; Toll free number for dedicated service; $10,000 Identity Theft Insurance; Up to $500 car return protection; Processing Fees for Airline and Rail Ticket fee waived;* Up to $300,000 Travel Accident Insurance from AAA Travel; Up to $150 vehicle and $100 home lockout service;

Notary fees waived on personal documents;* • Free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership with enough Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus Points for two free weekend rental days after first Gold rental. * Discounts on select services available only at AAA East Central branch locations. For complete details on Premier services, review the AAA Premier Guide to Member Services. All in the family: Primary and associate memberships — 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 23. 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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hether you’re planning a vacation to Disney World or jet-setting across the globe, AAA can help smooth the trip planning process. AAA East Central’s 82 branch offices provide members with a wealth of free and discounted services, including travelplanning information you won’t find anywhere else. Domestic Maps, TripTik® Travel Planner, and AAA TourBook® Travel Guides are all free for AAA members. AAA travel specialists have the knowhow and the experience to help members map the best route for road trips, find information on things to do and choose the best places to stay around your destination. Let them create a customized itinerary for you, with extras like detailed maps and guides providing local and regional information. Choose from over 1.5 million rooms at AAA Diamond rated properties — where members can save up to 20 percent. In addition to the convenience and savings on trip planning, AAA members receive discounts at hundreds of retail locations and attractions. Our in-branch attraction ticket sales offer members sizeable discounts on admissions to places like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Legoland Florida, Hersheypark, Discovery Cove, Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Busch Gardens. More discount tickets are

PERSONAL SERVICE — AAA East Central’s 82 branch offices offer travel planning services and more. available at AAA.com that members can purchase and print out online. For trips that take you farther away from home, AAA members receive special benefits on a variety of cruises, tours, and packages when they use the AAA Travel Agency. Pick up the AAA Visa® TravelMoney card, a worry-free way to manage your money at home or on the road. It’s a prepaid, reloadable debit card that can be used to make purchases at millions

of Visa merchants. TravelMoney cards offer convenience, security and flexibility, with emergency replacements if lost or stolen, zero liability on fraudulent charges and easy budgeting. Use it at various ATMs worldwide. When you need a little spending money for your trip abroad, AAA specialists can help you order a TipPak. Perfect for purchasing snacks, paying cab fares and leaving tips, TipPaks make for an easy transition at your des-

tination. Simply call your local office ahead of time to check availability and reserve your currency. Larger denominations of foreign currency are also available. (TipPaks and currency are not available in West Virginia, but currency may be obtained on AAA.com.) Branch offices can also assist you with travel insurance. Agents can help you choose the best insurance plan, whether it’s for a single trip or you’re looking for annual coverage. Passport photo services are available at select AAA branches at a cost of $8 plus tax for members and $16 plus tax for non-members. International Driving Permits are an inexpensive, easy to obtain through AAA, and they’re honored as identification in more than 150 countries. The permit contains your name, photo and driver information translated into 10 languages. Finding your local AAA office is as easy as logging onto AAA.com and clicking on “AAA Locations” at the top right of the page.

BEFORE YOU GO

Visit AAA.com for services, discounts and other products available at your local branch. Remember to register your account online for additional deals and programs exclusive to members.

Getting straight As in back-to-school traffic safety

he new school year is about to begin and AAA East Central reminds motorists to slow down and watch out for school-age pedestrians. Slow down and obey the speed limits in school zones and watch for children. School zone speed limits are in place to save lives. Motorists need to be especially vigilant during the morning and afternoon hours when children are walking to and from school and getting on and off the school bus. As children take to the streets for the new school year, their morning and afternoon commutes can be dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, one-fifth of all children 14 years of age and younger who die in motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians. On average, one pedestrian is killed in the United States every two hours. How can we prevent this from happening? Motorists are encouraged to stay alert in areas where children are present, paying special attention during the morning and afternoon hours while children are coming to and from school. Look out for children who may potentially dart out into the street, particularly while driving in school zones, around playgrounds, approaching school buses

that are loading or unloading children, or in neighborhoods. Children are often distracted by thoughts of playtime or are unable to accurately judge traffic situations while on their journey home, so it’s imperative that motorists keep this in mind and focus solely on the act of driving. Having a heightened sense of awareness of children and following the practices below will help to keep your drive and children safe: • Slow down in or near school and residential areas; • Drive with your headlights on, even during the day, so children and other drivers can see you; • Look for clues such as AAA School Safety Patrol members, crossing guards, bicycles, and playgrounds which can indicate children could be in the area; • Scan between parked cars and other objects for signs that children could dart into the road; • Practice extra caution in bad weather or times of limited visibility; • Always stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students. Remember, School’s Open – Drive Carefully. You can make a difference just by staying alert and taking extra care where children are present.

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Smooth sailing, big savings

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Book in August & September to save more! Don’t miss the article on Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection in this issue!

with AAA and Uniworld Dream destinations. Spectacular surroundings. Leisure and luxury. It’s easy to understand why so many vacations are now voyages. Cruise Lines International Association projects that nearly 24 million passengers will set sail in 2016. That is up more than a million bookings over 2015. The growing popularity of river cruises accounts for many of the new names appearing on passenger lists. AAA can help you navigate all the decisions that turn a dream cruise into an affordable reality. Members receive exclusive savings on sailings onboard Uni-

world Boutique River Cruise Collection. Its fleet of 19 elegantly appointed ships cruise the world’s most scenic rivers. This August through September, book passage on any 2017 Uniworld itinerary and save. Get an additional $250 discount per person ($500 per couple) when you use your AAA credit card to pay at least your deposit for bookings made through Sept 30, 2016. Early-booking savings are available on bookings made through Oct 31, 2016, if you pay the balance at booking. Set sail knowing you got a great deal. Your AAA Travel Agent can help you plan your river cruise and learn more about AAA Vacations amenities on

SAMPLE SAVINGS! Just how much can you save on a river cruise? Uniworld’s Gems of Northern Italy cruise, from Venice to Milan, is a popular choice. Here’s a savings snapshot for that 10-day cruise ($3,749 per person). AAA Member Savings*

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Double AAA Member Savings $250 Early-Booking Savings (paid in full) $400 EXTRA Savings (using your AAA credit card) $250

$500 $800 $500

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select departures. Find out more about the AAA Member Rewards Visa credit card at AAA.com/creditcard.** ®

*Terms and Conditions: Offers valid for any 2017 sailings. Rate and savings listed in U.S. dollars. Rate is cruise/tour only, per person, based on double occupancy for the Gems of Northern Italy (March 31, 2017, departure, Category 5, River Countess). Includes port charges but does not include airfare, savings, taxes, or fees. Rate may vary by itinerary, stateroom category, and departure date. Double AAA Member Savings of $250 per person for bookings made Aug 1 – Sept 30, 2016. Early-Booking Savings available on bookings made through Oct 31, 2016, if the balance is paid in full at the time of booking. Savings may vary by itinerary and category of accommodations. Extra savings of $250 per person (or $500 per couple) when you use your AAA credit card to pay at least your deposit for bookings made through Sept 30, 2016. Promo code 1AAACC02 must be used at time of booking to receive savings. **For information about rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of the AAA Member Rewards Visa® credit card, visit any AAA branch or www.AAA.com/creditcard and refer to the disclosures accompanying the online credit application. AAA credit card programs are issued and administered by Bank of America, 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. ©2016 Bank of America Corporation.©2016 American Automobile Association.ARSLGYGJ

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Take a brewery tour and a tasting as well as a farewell dinner at Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus.

Nov 30–Dec 8 •

AAA Member Rate: $3,675 FE

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YELLOWSTONE

More wildlife, fewer people than in summer! “HOT” aptly describes AAA’s Yellowstone in Winter escorted tour...as well as the park’s incredible natural phenomena — geysers, mudpots and vents. Seeing this national park’s iconic sights in person can be a life-altering and humbling experience. They’re not just as good as you’ve imagined; they’re better...and even more so in winter! It may be the best season to take in Yellowstone’s many natural wonders. Hordes of summer tourists disappear and, except for hibernating bears, wildlife viewing is at its peak. The park’s a magical landscape of frozen waterfalls and grazing bison under an incredible star canopy. AAA’s 5-night adventure kicks off in Salt Lake City, at Temple Square to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. A scenic drive brings you past Great Salt Lake and Ogden, Utah’s original settlement. Cross Idaho and enter Montana and the park gateway town of West Yellowstone. Since most park roads close in winter, luxury snowcoaches are the way to go. Relax in a warm, comfortable cabin while you glimpse wildlife. You may even get into a “buffalo jam” when a herd decides the snow is too deep and the easiest way to travel is on a plowed road! See the Fountain Paint Pots as well as Firehole Falls. Marvel at Old Faithful, the park’s most celebrated geyser, erupting about every 90 minutes. Journey to the Wild West town of Jackson Hole WY at the base of the rugged Teton Mountains of Grand Teton National Park. At the nearby National Elk Refuge, a horse-drawn sleigh brings you into a sprawling valley where thousands of elk gather. Then it’s on to the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Ride through rugged Snake River Canyon, surrounded by soaring peaks. In Utah, tour the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics, cradled in the Wasatch Mountains. Cap off your tour with a farewell dinner in Salt Lake City.

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ALASKA

“Once-in-a-lifetime experience!” “Unexpected spectacles!” “Warm welcomes and hospitality!” “Unparalleled natural beauty!” Superlatives like those are commonplace among those who return home after having enjoyed AAA’s Ultimate Alaska Winter Wonderland tour. This tour combines hands-on experiences (opportunities to guide a dog sled), world-famous events (watching the Iditarod and dining with mushers), natural phenomena (viewing the Aurora Borealis), cultural exposures (visiting a Native American heritage center) and deluxe accommodations (2 nights at Alaska’s only AAA 4 Diamond resort) and more. Alaska in winter? This tour does depart Feb 23, in the middle of Old Man Winter’s reign. But that’s exactly what makes it special. This is when true Alaskans reclaim their state from hordes of summer tourists who descend upon it like mosquitoes (also absent in winter!). And it’s also the time of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Once you experience all of the exhilarating sights, sounds, aromas, textures and flavors of Alaska on this tour, you’ll wonder why you ever gave the winter weather a second thought! The tour’s centerpiece is the world-famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a nearly-1,000-mile competition from Willow to Nome. Meet mushers and their eager-to-run dog teams. Watch the ceremonial start in Anchorage, then head out the next day for the official re-start across ice-covered Willow Lake. Fairbanks • Trans-Alaska Pipeline • Alaska Railroad • Talkeetna • Anchorage • Seward • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center • Alaska Sealife Center • Seward Museum • Girdwood • Alyeska Tram • Alaska Zoo • Mushers’ Banquet • Happy Trails Kennel • Iditarod HQ • Ceremonial Start of the Iditarod • Visit AAA.com/travel for a complete itinerary. Alaska Native Heritage Center • Iditarod Re-start

AAA Member Rate: $3,999

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Cleveland-Fairbanks, Anchorage-Cleveland), roundtrip airport/ hotel transfers, motorcoach transportation, accommodations, 14 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/ person), Alaska tour escort and services of a AAA tour manager (if minimum participation is met). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers (within limited parameters), motorcoach transportation, accommodations, 9 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person) and services of a local tour guide. Ask about available add-on airfare.

Iditarod Race, Northern Lights, Alaska Railroad and more!

Feb 23–March 5 •

AAA Member Rate: $1,450 FE

Feb 4-9 •

AAA Member Rate: $4,095 D

$50.00 OFF

Dec 30–Jan 5 •

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Cleveland–Los Angeles, San Diego–Cleveland), roundtrip airATURE port/hotel transfers, motorcoach transportation, accommodations, 11 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person), taxes/gratuities for included features and services of a AAA Tour Manager in California (if participation goal is met). Additional airline fees for bagCA O TI gage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. VA

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Cleveland-Frankfurt, Munich-Cleveland), roundtrip airport/hotel ATURE transfers, motorcoach transportation, accommodations, 13 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person), taxes/gratuities for included features and services of a AAA Tour Manager in Germany (if participation goal is met). Additional airline fees for bagCA O TI gage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Passport required.

Reagan Library • Dinner at LA Prime on the 35th floor of your hotel • Rodeo Drive & Hollywood • Views of the iconic Hollywood sign • Celebrity homes in Bel Air & Beverly Hills • Behind-the-scenes Warner Brothers tour • New Year’s Eve party on the Queen Mary • LA: Farmers Market, Disney Concert Hall, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels • Olvera Street, original heart of the Mexican community • Pacific Coast Highway • Reserved seat for Roses parade • Universal Studios CityWalk • San Diego: Cabrillo Monument, Mission Bay, Old Town, La Jolla, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo • USS Midway aircraft carrier • Winery tour & tasting • Sunset dinner cruise on San Diego Bay

Visit Neuschwanstein, the palace upon which Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle is modeled.

& the Tournament of Roses Parade!

Enjoy the Christmas markets (and other aspects) of Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Regensburg, Augsburg, Munich

PER ROOM, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY NEW BOOKINGS AUG 1-31

Experience fun and flavorful Old World holiday-season traditions!

$50.00 OFF

German Christmas Markets

California New Year' s Getaway

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Look for the FEATURED VACATIONS logo to identify out-of-the-ordinary offerings... and be sure to visit AAA.com/FeaturedVacations to see the latest offerings.

Who doesn’t like being “carded”? AAA members get a $50.00 Disney Gift Card (per room, double occupancy) from AAA Travel when you book & make a deposit on a 5-night or longer Walt Disney World® Resort vacation package between Aug 1 & 31.

ALLIANCE ........................ 330-821-2323 ASHLAND ........................ 419-289-2222 ASHTABULA ..................... 440-998-1008 AVON .............................. 440-695-1795 BOARDMAN ..................... 330-726-0622 INDEPENDENCE ............... 216-606-6080 LYNDHURST ..................... 440-473-0747 MASSILLON ..................... 330-833-1084

MENTOR .......................... 440-205-9090 NEW PHILADELPHIA......... 330-343-4481 NILES .............................. 330-652-6466 NORWALK........................ 419-668-1622 RAVENNA ........................ 330-296-3406 SOLON ............................ 440-248-1808 STRONGSVILLE ................ 440-783-3396 WESTLAKE ....................... 440-788-3103

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GENERAL TRAVEL DISCLAIMER: AAA Travel Agency makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date prices as of press time and cannot assume responsibility for typographic errors. Rates/offers are per person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to availability and airline/operator changes. International rates/offers are subject to currency fluctuations and additional tax & security charges. Rates that include airfare include all taxes, government fees and surcharges. Additional restrictions may apply. Rates/offers are available at all AAA East Central travel agency locations. For tour details, contact AAA or visit AAA.com/travel. FEATURED VACATIONS are specially priced, unique departures; therefore, tour operators, cruise lines and other travel providers often exclude them from additional discounts or specials they offer. FEATURED VACATIONS include services provided by third-party tour destination service companies; see your AAA Travel Agent for details. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for more details or visit the air carrier’s website for baggage allowance and fee information.

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Rome & the Amalfi Coast

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PER ROOM, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY NEW BOOKINGS AUG 1-31

March 2-11 â&#x20AC;˘

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Cleveland-Rome), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, motorcoach transportation, accommodations, 13 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person), professional tour guide in Italy and taxes/gratuities for included features. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Passport required.

Premier: $800 Plus: $775 Classic: $750

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Experience a wonder-filled journey through southern Italy and embrace its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine. Begin with a guided tour of Classical Rome that reveals its iconic treasures, followed by an in-depth guided visit of the spectacular Colosseum. See the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus and the Arch of Constantine. Enjoy contemporary Rome at the Piazza Navona. Next, travel amid the breathtaking timeless scenery of the Amalfi Coast. From the seaside town of Sorrento to the Benedictine monastery perched atop a mountain at Montecassino and the ancient Greek temples of Paestum, each day brings a another delightful experience. Learn a few Italian phrases from your guide and explore the charming town of Amalfi. At Minori, sample some local specialties at a familyowned limoncello (a lemon-flavored liquor) factory. Enjoy a full day on your own to relax or take an optional cruise to Capri for a tour of this enchanted isle. Enjoy a surprising stop to learn how buffalo milk mozzarella cheese is made and visit the renowned National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Along the way, discover the ruins of Pompeii and stop at a local winery at the foot of Mt Vesuvius.

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Get up to $100.00 in perks!

NOW’S THE TIME!

Book & make a deposit by AUG 31 on a 2016 7-night-or-longer air-inclusive Pleasant Holidays vacation to HAWAII, MEXICO or the CARIBBEAN and enjoy:

$50 SAVINGS FROM AAA TRAVEL per room, based on double occupancy • new bookings Aug 1-31, 2016

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*At select Caribbean destinations, a $50 discount may apply (instead of a $50 activity voucher).

AAA Member Rate: $3,399

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Feb 18-24 •

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Cleveland-Reykjavik), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, motorcoach transportation, accommodations, 10 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person), professional tour guide in Iceland and taxes/gratuities for included features. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Passport required.

Premier: $700 Plus: $675 Classic:OM$650

The “land of fire and ice” is a place of many wonders, including the rare opportunity to see the spectacular aurora borealis, or northern lights. The bright dancing lights of the aurora are actually collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth’s atmosphere. As early as 1616, the astronomer Galileo Galilei used the name aurora borealis to describe them, taking the name of the mythical Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for wind of the north, Boreas. On this 5-night guided tour, spend your evenings gazing at the night sky in search of that once-in-a-lifetime moment when the elusive and dazzling lights dance and swirl above you. And there’s much more! Explore Thingvellir National Park, the nation’s most historic area. Gaze at the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, one of the world's most incredible cascades. At Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Visitor Center, learn about life during and after the dramatic 2010 volcanic explosion. Explore Skogar Folk Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the natural geothermal pool the Blue Lagoon.

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Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

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Escape from winter and into a furnished Florida home for 4 weeks!

Images representative of available homes. No 2 homes are identical, but styles & amenities are similar. CATEGORY

2017 ARRIVAL–DEPARTURE

175 Rosemary St

3 BR - Plus

Feb 6–Mar 6 or Mar 6–Apr 3 $5,055

18106 Lake Worth Blvd

3 BR - Premium

Jan 14–Feb 11

$4,634

18106 Lake Worth Blvd

3 BR - Premium

Feb 11–Mar 11

$5,435

18191 Regan Ave

3 BR - Standard

Jan 7–Feb 4

$3,877

18191 Regan Ave

3 BR - Standard

Feb 4–Mar 4 or Mar 4–Apr 1 $4,897

18154 Brazil Ave

3 BR - Premium

Jan 7–Feb 4

18154 Brazil Ave

3 BR - Premium

Feb 4–Mar 4 or Mar 4–Apr 1 $5,435

18279 Caddy Ave

3 BR - Premium

Feb 4–Mar 4 or Mar 4–Apr 1 $5,435

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Just because you don’t own a home in Florida is no reason you can’t be a “snowbird” and live the leisurely (and warm!) life-style of the Sunshine State for 28 nights (Saturdayto-Saturday weeks) in 2017. AAA Travel has just what you need: 4-week Saturday-toSaturday rentals of a roomy furnished vacation home in peaceful Port Charlotte! On the southwest Gulf Coast just 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. One of Sail magazine’s 10 Greatest Places to Sail, the Charlotte Harbor area offers nature adventures like canoeing/kayaking on 53 trails, exploring 5 national wild-life refuges and discovering prime birding opportunities. There are more than 70 parks & preserves, 16 golf courses and numerous sporting events and recreational facilities. Cultural pursuits include visual arts, theater, dance and music (Port Charlotte is home to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra). No wonder Money magazine called it Best Place to Retire. 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! Get away from it all...or invite family and/or friends to share some Florida fun with you. 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. Imagine not having to shovel snow this winter...and watching the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico instead. Forget about bundling up just to go to the corner store... ATURE and slipping into a soothing pool after dining on your patio instead. With AAA’s help, you can look forward to winter this year; CA O TI contact a AAA Travel Agent now or call 1-800-354-8761!

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$4,299

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.

Rockin’ in Reno!

Courtesy of Western Leisure

Frankie Avalon • Jon “Bowzer” Bauman • Freddy Cannon Johnny Tillitson • Rocky & the Rollers

Rrate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach transportation for included sightseeing, 6 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person) and taxes/gratuities for included features. Ask about available add-on airfare.

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’50s, ’60s and ’70s. There will be prizes for dancing and costumes and a trivia contest to add to the fun! Enjoy a day to explore all the amenities of the Grand Sierra Resort, including shopping, restaurants, a driving range, movie theaters, bowling, a pool and a sandy beach as well as casino gaming. (You may opt to purchase a 9:30am–4:30pm tour — Historic Virginia City with the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.) After a fun day, return to the hotel for “Bowzer’s Rock & Roll Party with Bowzer & the Stingrays”! More than a nostalgic trip into the past and the height of rock & roll, it’s your chance to see a true cultural icon doing what he does best. Enjoy a sightseeing journey to Carson City, the Nevada state capital, and then on to picturesque Lake Tahoe for a lunch cruise on the MS Dixie.

more. Shuttle service from GSR to downtown and the National Automobile Museum is provided; tickets to the museum are also included. See more than 200 eye-popping cars. Return to GSR for the afternoon show, “Living Legends of Rock & Roll with Freddy Cannon & Johnny Tillitson.” Freddy is an American rock & roll singer whose biggest international hits included “Tallahassee Lassie,“ “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans“ and “Palisades Park.“ Johnny enjoyed his greatest success in the early ’60s, scoring 9 Top Ten hits on the pop, country and adult contemporary Billboard charts, including “Poetry in Motion“ and the self-penned “It Keeps Right on A-hurtin.’“ Enjoy music and dancing at the “Sock Hop Dance Party with Rocky & the Rollers,” who have toured for more than 35 years and performed with artists from the

Near Lake Tahoe, in the heart of the Truckee Meadows, lies the Grand Sierra Resort (GSR). With nearly 2,000 rooms; a 100,000-square-foot casino; the largest and most open casino floor in northern Nevada; 11 dining options and plenty of fun for family and friends with FunQuest, Grand Adventure Land and bowling; GSR is the perfect place for a rockin’ good time. Enjoy an included buffet dinner on your first night at the hotel. Afterward, sit back and enjoy Frankie Avalon, acclaimed for “Just Ask Your Heart,“ “I’ll Wait for You,““Bobby Sox to Stockings,“ “A Boy without a Girl,““Venus” and others. Explore vibrant Reno, which has undergone a rebirth — with a revitalized downtown, the River Walk area on the Truckee River, updated dining & gaming and much

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Sept 8-11 • $699

Bring your camera to capture the most memorable sights of our nation’s capital. Enjoy a full-day tour to some of the city’s most interesting, historical attractions. Includes a full-day tour of DC, a half-day tour of Arlington VA, Illuminated Monuments Tour, Flight 93 National Memorial (Shanksville PA), 5 meals and more.

MACKINAC & UPPER PENINSULA Sept 26-30 • $949 Explore the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, see the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi and visit an island where time stands still. Includes ferry to Mackinac Island, carriage tour, Tahquamenon Falls, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Soo Locks cruise, Soaring Eagle Casino, Frankenmuth, 7 meals (including lunch at the famous Grand Hotel) and much more.

MUSIC & RAILROADS OF WV Sept 30–Oct 2 • $589 Travel on the Cheat Mountain Salamander through WV’s mountains. Visit the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and one of the world’s largest telescopes. Enjoy shows at American Mountain Theater and Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre. Includes train ride, observatory, shows, Blackwater Falls, entertainment, 5 meals and more.

1-DAY FUN-DAY TOURS THREE RIVERS CRUISE: Pittsburgh PA

Sept 16: $109. Luncheon cruise with Neil Diamond tribute. 3 hours at Rivers Casino.

COVERED BRIDGES: Madison OH

Oct 1: $80. Guided tour of bridges. Grand River Cellars Winery. Robinson’s Apple Barn.

“MENNONITE GIRLS CAN COOK”: Sugarcreek OH Oct 17: $99. Play performance. Amish lunch. Winery. Cheese. Shopping.

BURTON TEA TOUR: Geauga County OH

Oct 28: $85. Quintealia’s Tea Parlor. Middlefield Cheese. End of Commons Store. Sunshine Farm.

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Southeast & the Bahamas.......................Nov 12-21...................... from $1,124 Coastal USA & the Bahamas ...................Jan 14-23 ....................... from $1,064 Coastal USA & the Bahamas ...................Feb 4-13......................... from $1,045 AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation (Cleveland–MD), cruise accommodations/ entertainment, most onboard meals and taxes/fees/port expenses of up to $383.10 per person. Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Visit AAA.com/motorcruise for itinerary details & Cleveland area pick-up points. Passport required.

AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy for multiday tours), 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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FALLINGWATER FOLIAGE

Oct 15-16 • $349

Frank Lloyd Wright’s progressive architecture is combined with the spectacular beauty of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands on this wonderful fall weekend. Includes tours of 2 Frank Lloyd Wright homes (Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob), accommodations, 4 meals and more.

TENNESSEE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME Memphis & Nashville Oct 31–Nov 5 • $1,419 Visit 2 cities of great American music; famous for country, blues and the roots of rock n roll. In Memphis, visit Graceland, home of Elvis Presley, and Sun Studios where he, Johnny Cash, BB King and many others got their start. In Nashville, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, see the Opryland Hotel and attend a performance of the Grand Ole Opry. Take in some of the other sights and landmarks that make these 2 cities so vibrant. Includes Paducah Quilt Museum, city tours (Memphis & Nashville), the Peabody Ducks, flatboat ride in the Opryland Hotel, Fontental Mansion, 7 meals and more.

HOLIDAY TOURS FILL UP FAST!

OGLEBAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Nov 20-21 • $369

Enjoy more than 1 million holiday lights at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling WV! Includes Wilson Lodge accommodations, lights display guided tour, Winter Fantasy, animated Holiday Light & Sound Extravaganza, Mansion Museum, Carriage House of Glass, Garden Center & Greenhouse, Old Main Street Museum, holiday entertainment, 3 meals and more.

NIAGARA FESTIVAL OF STARS

Dec 4-5 • $449

Enjoy the annual holiday lighting display in Niagara Falls, Ontario, as well as 3 unique live shows — Irish singers Daniel O’Donnell & Mary Duff; American pop singer BJ Thomas; and The Caverners (a Canadian Beatles tribute band). Includes 3 shows, lights display, 2 meals and more. Passport required.

FRANKENMUTH CHRISTMAS

Dec 10-11 • $299

Visit Bronner’s, the world’s largest Christmas store, and see the Silent Night Chapel in Bavarian-themed Frankenmuth MI. Includes accommodations at Bavarian Inn Lodge, city tour, Bronner’s, 2 meals (including dinner at the Bavarian Inn) and more.

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SPECIAL INCLUSION “You’ll never plough a field if you only turn it DROMOLAND over in your mind”; and, in keeping with this Irish CASTLE proverb, you’ll never appreciate the actual beauty, Enjoy a farewell dinner at this elegant and luxurious charm and fun of the Emerald Isle if you only fairytale castle hotel! dream about it. Let AAA help you bring that dream to life on its “Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle” escorted tour.

Limerick • Bunratty Castle: medieval banquet • Cliffs of Moher • Foynes Flying Boat Museum • Killarney National Park • Ring of Kerry • Valentia Island: Skellig Experience • Sneem • Moll’s Gap • Blarney: Castle, Woollen Mills • Cobh • Waterford • Wicklow Mountains • Dublin • Irish National Stud • Dromoland Castle

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AAA Member Rate: $2,418

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, 13 meals (including medieval castle banquet/entertainment, Kileen House in Killarney, MerryPloughboy Pub dinner/entertainment, Dromoland Castle farewell dinner, 2 table d’hôte dinners and more), motorcoach sightseeing, hotel service charges & luggage handling (1 bag per person) and professional tour director in Ireland. Ask about available add-on airfare. Passport required. Tour operated by CIE International. VIsit AAA.com/GoIreland for itinerary and more information.

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Tall Ships of Erie

Sept 8-10 • from $397

Start with the Parade of Sails, as the tall ships sail into Presque Isle Harbor. In Erie, enjoy ship tours, live entertainment, food and a peaceful & picturesque view of Presque Isle. Explore all that Erie has to offer. An Erie city tour promises history of the personal side of the brave men that fought in the War of 1812, as well as visits to the Erie Maritime Museum and the Erie Art Museum (in an LEED-certified building — Leadership in Energy & Environment Design). A sweet surprise is included, followed by free time to explore as you please. 4 meals.

New England Fall Foliage Sept 28–Oct 6 •

from $1,889

From Sleepy Hollow NY to sleepy Franconia Notch NH, the colors of fall open up a world of beautiful scenery. Enjoy Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, Hyannisport, cranberry bogs, Ogunquit, Plymouth Rock, Quechee Gorge and more. It’s not just sightseeing. A family farmhouse experience in Vermont, a New Hampshire dinner train, a White Mountains aerial tram, tours and evening entertainment are all included. 14 meals.

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Oct 11-12 • from $209

Like those colored bags made by the “other” company? See what we found that’s still “Made in the USA.” We’ll shop their warehouse sale before the public gets to see the bargains. Then we’re off in search of $1.69 Christmas specials at one of our favorite new fins. And that’s just the beginning of this girls’ getaway shopping excursion! 3 meals.

Roycroft & Wright

Oct 28-30 • from $459

If Arts & Crafts design is of interest to you, this trip is all for you. It’s full of art, architecture, antiques and amazing sites. Our destination is the quaint town of East Aurora in western New York; founded in 1895, Roycroft was a community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts & Crafts movement in the US. Also, experience the work of Frank Lloyd Wright at homes he designed in the Buffalo area. 4 meals.

New York City Holiday

Nov 17-20 • from $997

Last year was so much fun that we’ve decided to do it again, with a few extra twists! This package includes your choice of the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular or a ticket to a smashing Broadway favorite; lunch and views of the Statue of Liberty on the Spirit of New York harbor cruise; shopping at Century 21; Subway 101; and a unique motorcoach sightseeing tour called The Ride (drive-by live-on-the-street entertainment with Manhattan’s lights & sights as backdrop). Enjoy plenty of free time; your AAA Tour Manager will help you navigate the city streets and provide all of the tools that you need for time on your own at Bloomingdale’s, American Girl, St Patrick’s Cathedral, the 9/11 Memorial Gardens and much more. 4 meals.

Branson Holiday

Nov 26-30 • from $987

Branson’s carols, lights and shows — a great way to get into the holiday mood! Enjoy a wide range of shows with entertainment that even the most discerning critics love. Music and dance have made Branson one of the biggest and best showplaces on earth. See Clay Cooper, the Dublin Irish Tensors and Celtic Ladies, the Baldknobbers and others. Visit the College of the Ozarks, enjoy time to Christmas shop and more. 8 meals.

Victorian Christmas in Pittsburgh

Dec 10 • from $149

Tiffany windows, elaborately decorated mantels, towering Christmas trees and pine, holly and mistletoe on stairs and chandeliers. Come learn the Victorian holiday traditions, and the history of the Allegh-

AAA MEMBER RATES shown 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 (Massillon, New Philadelphia, Alliance, Niles and/or Boardman, depending on tour).

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eny West neighborhood dressed in its Christmas finest. Visit a Christmas Market, tour 6 outstanding Victorian homes and see a private home collection of Christmas village trains. Spend the day in Christmas splendor and enjoy lunch at a local favorite. 1 meal.

Playhouse Square Theater Series Each package below includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, a pre-show meal, show ticket, services of a AAA Tour Manager and taxes/gratuities. Book an individual performance and 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.

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.

Kinky Boots Come join us for the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new highheeled heights! Winner of 6 Tony® awards, including Best Musical, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around — proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Inspired by a true story. FROM $129.

AUG 27 (matinee) • From Massillon & New Philadelphia

Jersey Boys Back for another outstanding night of music! Jersey Boys returns for a week-long run. This is the inspirational story of how 4 blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide — all before they were 30! You’ll be rocking in the aisle to all of their smash-hit tunes as this Broadway-winning musical comes to town. FROM $129.

Sept 25 (evening) • From Massillon & New Philadelphia

Cinderella Forget the elections! This Cinderella is a contemporary take on the classic tale with an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more — plus some surprising new twists! This is no damsel in distress waiting for rescue. Cinderella steps from the pages of makebelieve to inspire more than visions of knights in shining armor. FROM $109.

NOV 9 (evening) • From Massillon & New Philadelphia

Cleveland POPS: Let the Merry Bells Keep Ringing! The Cleveland POPS Orchestra & Chorus, plus guest artists, bring jingles of joy to the most wonderful season of all. This event is a mix of spiritual and traditional songs performed by some of the brightest and most talented people in northeastern Ohio. Enjoy fun family activities in the Connor Place lobby with Dick Goddard. This matinee concert is timed perfectly for children, adults and seniors to spend time together and be at home at a decent hour. FROM $86.

NOV 27 (matinee) • From Massillon & New Philadelphia

The Nutcracker This holiday must-see is full of magic and marvels, with Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed by the incomparable Cleveland Orchestra. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ with the Pennsylvania Ballet will captivate you with brilliant costumes, larger-than-life scenery, entrancing storytelling and breathtaking dancing. FROM $129.

DEC 4 (matinee) • From Massillon & New Philadelphia

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Go with the flow on a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise An Old World experience on Europe’s original highways

iscerning travelers have discovered river cruises are an extraordinary way to experience the Continent. Europe’s rivers drift past pastoral valleys, medieval villages and fairytale castles. Historic waterways like the Danube, the Seine and the Rhine flow into the heart of sophisticated Baroque capitals that grew around a millennium of river trade. Breathe in the fragrance of Monet’s garden in Giverny, or soak up the indelible magic of the City of Light. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises are renowned for meticulously crafted ships, stylish décor, superb cuisine and thoughtful, gracious service. Lavishly appointed river view staterooms and suites blend old-world elegance, with innovative technology and ultra-luxurious amenities like handcrafted Savoir of England beds and Egyptian cotton sheets. Marble baths are stocked with L’Occicitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, plush towels from Christys of England, and cozy waffle robes. Travelers will also appreciate the value. Uniworld offers a truly all-inclusive river cruise experience including shore excursions and world-class gourmet cuisine. Enjoy unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, and bottled water, complimentary Wi-Fi, gratuities for all onboard and onshore services,

ONE ROOM, A THOUSAND VIEWS — Germany’s Middle Rhine River is lined with castles. Photo courtesy Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. and transfers on arrival and departure days. This all-inclusive pricing means you can safely plan your vacation budget in advance, and save money when you get there. River cruising also means no packing or unpacking and no sea days. With an average capacity of just 130 guests, there are no lines to get on or off the ship. Distance between ports can be less than an hour and the ships usu-

ally dock in the middle of town, so the charming squares, magnificent cathedrals, bustling marketplaces are often just a short stroll away. Their culinary journeys are just as compelling. Savor duck confit and caviar d’Aquitaine in Bordeaux, or taste a Riesling in the village where the grapes were grown. Uniworld’s farm-totable cuisine features fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers’ markets

and artisanal producers, to ensure every meal embodies the unique character of each region and season. Each itinerary is filled with a range of included onshore excursions. Take in all the “must see” sights and attractions or venture well off the beaten path. Delve deeper into local customs and culture on Uniworld’s “Go Active,” “Do as the Locals Do,” and “Gentle Walking” tours with local experts as your guides. Spend the day in an Alsatian village or bicycle alongside the Danube River. Discover the Budapest that locals love, or unearth Vienna’s imperial history. Tour the medieval gem of Regensburg, and marvel at the magnificent castles along Germany’s Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Travel to the quaint, hilltop towns of Burgundy and Provence, past lush vineyards, and the sun-drenched fields immortalized by Van Gogh and Cézanne. From your vantage point on deck, you’ll experience Europe from a perspective only a river cruise can provide.

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Please see this issue’s Departures Guide, or your AAA travel professional for special values on Uniworld cruise vacations.

Where the woods are lovely, dark and deep New Hampshire will be ablaze with the fiery colors of autumn

ew Hampshire may look small on a map, but it offers a variety of travel experiences, from sandy ocean beaches, to the tallest mountains in the Northeast. Miles of stonewalls connect the countryside and an occasional weatherbeaten sugarhouse stands half-hidden among the maples. Between the stone wall-lined roads flow quintessential New England villages, vast tracts of forest, pastoral landscapes, and taciturn Yankee inhabitants. In the fall the hills are cloaked in a vivid palette of scarlet, orange and gold. The White Mountains Trail takes visitors past some of the state’s best-known natural stone profiles, including Indian Head. Driving north into Franconia Notch State Park, you’ll come to The Flume Gorge & Visitor Center, an area with a natural 800-foot chasm with waterfalls, covered bridges, a scenic pool, glacial boulders and The Wolf ’s Den Cave. A “Notch” is a pass between two mountain ranges and the towering peaks of the Kinsman and Franconia ranges frame the route. The 100-mile loop runs past covered bridges, waterfalls and even a major moose wallow, with numerous lookouts along the way. Or you can hop aboard the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway or the historic Mt. Washington Cog Railway.

AUTUMN LEAVES — Fall colors near North Conway New Hampshire.

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The Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway climbs to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain in under ten minutes. On a good day, you can see the mountains of four states and clear into Canada! You’ll find spectacular scenic walking paths, and a 360-degree observation deck at the summit. Be sure to visit the Old Man of the Mountain Museum located in the Aerial Tramway Base station. The famous stone profile collapsed in 2003. The Mt. Washington Cog Railway is

much more than a train ride. The Cog is sometimes called “Railway to the Moon” and the round trip ride takes approximately three hours with an hour-long stop at the summit. The historic railway made its first run in 1869 and passengers will experience the best 19th century technology aboard the world’s first mountain-climbing rack-and-pinion railway. It’s also the steepest railway in North America — with an average grade of more than 25 percent and a maximum grade of 37.41

percent. In fact, it’s the second steepest in the world. The ascent concludes at the summit of Mt. Washington at New Hampshire’s tallest point of 6,288 feet. It was here, in April of 1934, that a gust of wind was recorded at 231 miles per hour. To this day, it remains the second-highest surface wind speed on record. The popular resort town of North Conway is home to the Conway Notch Train and one of New England’s most scenic rail journeys. Departing from a beautifully restored Victorian station, the spectacular two-hour trip passes through Crawford Notch, past sheer bluffs, steep ravines and panoramic mountain vistas en route to the famed Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge. FOR MORE INFORMATION

Experience the glory of autumn in New England via rail, motorcoach and the water on AAA Travel’s New England Rails and Trails tour. Highlights of the October 2-9 escorted tour include the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island; Nantucket; Quechee Gorge, Vermont; the Finger Lakes, Belhurst Castle in Geneva, New York; Franconia Notch State Park; and rides on the Cape Cod Central Railroad and Conway Scenic Railroad. Visit AAA. com for more details.

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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 2.7 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 personally 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 Holding Company, Ohio Motorists Life Insurance Company, Auto Club Driving Schools, Inc., AAA Kentucky Driver Training Center, 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 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.

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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 and bank holding companies, depositary and thrift institutions, credit unions and other consumer lenders; securities broker-dealers; investment companies; financial and investment advisers; insurance companies & agents; and others that offer financial products and services to consumers; • Nonfinancial companies such as airlines, cruise lines, hotels and 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 Optout Form with us. To request that a copy of the AAA Marketing Preference/Disclosure Opt-out 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. © 2016 AAA East Central ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Celebrity year after year. For all these reasons and more (see box below), it’s clear that Celebrity Cruises is the brand to choose for the ultimate modern luxury vacation... and, with roundtrip economy-class airfare savings of up to $500 per person, it’s equally clear that AAA Travel is the best place to arrange it!

AAA members save up to $500 per person on roundtrip economy airfare on Celebrity Cruises of 10+ nights; offer available for a limited time. Visit your local AAA Travel Agency or call 1-800-354-8761.

A half-acre of real grass! Sink your toes in and experience the great outdoors.

Private, Spacious Verandas More veranda staterooms than any other premium line. Enjoy breakfast or a private picnic on yours.

In-depth Destination Experiences 290 sought-after worldwide destinations including the best of Europe, plus overnight stays in 53 must-see cities.

Globally Inspired Cuisine A culinary journey with 12 distinctive restaurants and menus crafted by a Michelin-starred chef.

Suite Class This experience features personal butlers, a private restaurant, an exclusive lounge and the ultimate in luxurious amenities and services.

Superlative Service A guest-to-staff ratio of nearly 2 to 1 means you’ll be pampered at every turn.

Sexy, Stylish Spaces Creative architects and designers infused Celebrity ships with a modern style that rivals any boutique hotel.

Entertainment 18 new shows in 18 months bring your vacation to life.

Perfect Partners The first Authorized Apple Specialist at sea — and Canyon Ranch®, Bravo’s Top Chef and more.

Awards & Recognition A long list of awards confirms Celebrity’s standing among the world’s best cruise lines.

Add $15 per person per day.

Add $45 per person per day.

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THE PERKS TO CHOOSE FROM:

Classic Beverage Packages (for 2) Unlimited Internet (for 2) Prepaid Tips (for 2) $150 Onboard Spending Money (per person)

Don’t Forget Family & Friends!

Each guest in your stateroom (after the first 2) gets a free Classic Nonalcoholic Beverage Package and a free 40-minute Internet Package.

Here’s just a sample of the many available Celebrity sailings

What is Modern Luxury? The Lawn Club

Book an oceanview stateroom (or higher) and also enjoy...

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Infinity Constellation Equinox Equinox Eclipse Eclipse Eclipse Infinity Equinox Eclipse Infinity Equinox Eclipse Infinity Silhouette Constellation Solstice Eclipse Silhouette Equinox Infinity Equinox Reflection Equinox Eclipse

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Ships’ registry: Malta & Ecuador

Itinerary: Embarkation/Debarkation

Southern Caribbean: Roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale FL Eastern Mediterranean: Civitavecchia IT to Istanbul TK Ultimate Caribbean: Roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale FL Ultimate Caribbean: Roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale FL Southern Caribbean: Roundtrip from Miami FL Southern Caribbean: Roundtrip from Miami FL Exotic Southern Caribbean: Roundtrip from Miami FL South America: Valparaiso CHILE to Buenos Aires ARG Ultimate Caribbean: Roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale FL Exotic Southern Caribbean: Roundtrip from Miami FL Rio at Carnival: Roundtrip from Buenos Aires ARG Mardi Gras & Caribbean: Roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale FL Exotic Southern Caribbean: Roundtrip from Miami FL South America: Buenos Aires ARG to Valparaiso CHILE Transatlantic: Ft Lauderdale FL to Amsterdam NETH Mediterranean: Civitavecchia IT to Barcelona SP Hawaii: Honolulu HI to Vancouver BC Ireland & Iceland: Roundtrip from Southampton UK Scandinavia & Russia: Roundtrip from Amsterdam NETH Western Mediterranean: Roundtrip from Barcelona SP Pacific Coastal: San Diego CA to Vancouver BC Italy, France & Film: Roundtrip from Barcelona SP Western Mediterranean: Roundtrip from Civitavecchia IT Eastern Mediterranean: Barcelona SP to Civitavecchia IT British Isles & French Open: Roundtrip from Southampton UK

All of these AAA Vacations®– branded departures feature these exclusive amenities: Priority Check-in $100 onboard credit per person 24 / 7 Member Care Best Price Guarantee

Don’t you deserve Modern Luxury?

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It’s summer in the city in the Big Apple There’s no better time to visit New York City

o other city extends a welcome like the Big Apple. Even the Statue of Liberty holds out a torch to light your way. World-class museums, towering skyscrapers, shopping and entertainment beckon millions of visitors from around the globe. New York is the world’s biggest theater and everyone is a part of the show. Dazzling neon lights and electronic signs twinkle in Times Square at 42nd and Seventh Avenue. Catch a performance at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center and take a tour of Radio City Music Hall. Don’t forget to give your regards to Broadway by seeing a play or a hit musical. Bethesda Fountain is just one of the many gathering places in the world’s best-known urban park. Spanning more than 800 acres in the heart of Manhattan, Central Park is filled with rolling fields, walking trails and tranquil waterways. During the summer the Great Lawn plays host to free shows courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic. Rumsey Playfield is the site of SummerStage, a free performing arts festival featuring music, dance, film and more. The stretch of Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th Streets bordering Central Park is known as the Museum Mile. The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

TALL STORY — One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Photo: ©NYC & Company/Julienne Schaer. the largest museum in the Western Hemisphere, covers 5,000 years of cultural history and houses millions of ancient and modern treasures from all over the world. Manus x Machina, the acclaimed new exhibition at the Met’s Costume Institute, explores how technology influences fashion with about 170 or so stylish ensembles extravagantly embellished with feathers, lace and even drinking straws.

Just down the road, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum displays mostly modern art in a unique ziggurat-shaped building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Fifth Avenue from 50th to 59th Street is New York City’s must-see shopping destination, filled with a mix of upscale boutiques, legendary retailers like Tiffany & Co. and attractions like Rockefeller Center.

Lower Manhattan, centered at Wall and Broad Streets, is Manhattan’s original neighborhood. Here history and high finance sit side by side on narrow streets that harken back to the city’s days as a Dutch colony. Pay your respects at the 911 Memorial Plaza (Ground Zero), where the World Trade Center, or Twin Towers, once stood. The museum, located underground, preserves a range of personal effects, memorabilia and artifacts from September 11, 2001, including mangled steel girders from the original World Trade Center. The One World Observatory is located at the top of the One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Manhattan’s newest skyscraper stands 1,776 feet tall and has three floors’ worth of enclosed viewing platforms. Hop on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Those who climb the seemingly endless spiral of steps to the crown are rewarded with stunning views of the Hudson River and Lower Manhattan.

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Please see this month’s Departures Guide or visit AAA.com for great vacation ideas from AAA Travel.

Keep it all in the family with free Junior Associates Priceless protection for young drivers ages 16, 17 and 18

f you have a teen that has reached driving age, don’t let them go it alone. AAA members can extend their AAA coverage for dependents age 16 to 18, with a free Junior Associate membership. They’ll carry their very own AAA card, and be entitled to AAA benefits and services including 24/7 roadside assistance, exclusive savings with AAA Discounts & Rewards, AAA Mobile and GPS solutions and more. AAA membership covers the individual, not the vehicle. That’s why it is so important for everyone in your household to have their own AAA membership card. All AAA members — Primary, Associate, or Junior Associate — are entitled to every AAA benefit and service except the publication. And every member is covered in any car they drive — even as a passenger in a nonmember’s car. AAA Junior Associate membership may be free, but it packs a very big punch. It’s a passport to valuable, nocost travel services like online TripTik® routings, maps, TourBooks® and eTourBook guides. And with the AAA Mobile App it stays with you, even when you’re on the go. Use it to access Roadside Assistance, AAA trip-planning tools with interactive maps and turn-by-turn directions and more. Book hotel rooms, rental cars, and flights on the go, all from one integrated app. Recent updates to the iOS and

THE PRICE IS RIGHT — Free Junior Associate memberships are available for dependent children age 16, 17, or 18. Photo: Paul Emberger, AAA Public Affairs. Android versions include a new digital membership card design that that can be read by smartphone scanners. Here to There provides real-time, at-a-glance visuals of traffic conditions and travel time for your frequent destinations, such as home, work, and school. It’s a discount card that entitles Junior Associates to exclusive savings at thousands of Discounts and Rewards partners on AAA.com. This innovative shopping experience features deep discounts,

limited-time offers and everyday savings on electronics, apparel, attractions, movie tickets and more at thousands of on-line retailers, including national chains like Kohl’s, Macy’s, and Best Buy. Your AAA card also means access to quality automotive advice and service at AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities that meet our strict standards of excellence. Parents and teens need to check out Keys2Drive, a groundbreaking website

at TeenDriving.AAA.com. Keys2Drive helps parents work with their teens through every important learning-todrive milestone, from choosing a driver education program, to deciding when it’s time to go solo. Free Junior Associate memberships are available for dependent children age 16, 17, or 18, residing at the Primary Member’s household. Regular Associate memberships are also available for the Primary’s spouse or one adult age 18 and older and dependent children age 19 through 23, residing at the Primary Member’s household. And the costs are surprisingly modest. Junior Associates are free, while regular AAA Associate protection is available for just $26 per member per year ($35 for AAA Plus). New associate membership fees will also be prorated to your expiry date for added savings and convenience.

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Members can add Associate Members or upgrade an existing AAA membership to a higher level at any time by calling or visiting your local AAA office, or calling the Member Service Center at 1.800.441.5008. You can also add new Associate Members online at AAA.com. All Associate Members must reside at the Primary Member’s address, and proof of age is required.

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Some fast fixes for exterior blemishes Regular care can keep your car looking good

he more your car is exposed to the elements, and the harsher the environment, the more attention your vehicle will require. Regular washing, vacuuming and waxing goes a long way to removing grit and grime that damages paint and wears out your interior. Removing road debris and contaminates like bug splats, tree sap and acid rain, with a mist and wipe detailer before they have time to bond with the paint also helps to protect your exterior. A clean car also gives you an excellent opportunity to check for small nicks, chips and scratches, which can be touched up before rust begins to form. Paint chips and scratches are an unavoidable consequence of driving. Professional repairs can be costly but there are a number of products that can help you to repair minor chips and scratches. Fine scratches in the clear coat can be polished out with mildly abrasive scratch removers. Work slowly and gently as you can make the scratch worse if you’re not careful. For paint chips and deeper scratches try a touch-up pen or kits like the popular Dr. Colorchip’s repair kits. They provide all the tools you need and can yield surprising good results. Just make sure you follow the instructions closely.

CLEANING UP — Regular washing is a great way to keep your car looking new. ©2012 John F. Martin and General Motors. A windshield does not have to be completely cracked to be an accident risk. Rock pits or chips in the driver’s line of sight can be a real hazard. Small chips or pitting can magnify sunlight and temporarily blind drivers, especially during fall and winter when the sun is rising or setting at a lower angle

in the sky. If your windshield is chipped it pays to repair it as quickly as possible. According to auto glass experts, any windshield damage — from rock chips to small cracks — is likely to spread if left untreated. Typical rock chips can be repaired if they are smaller than the size of a

quarter, when only the outer layer of the laminated safety glass is damaged and they are not in the driver’s direct line of sight. Chip repairs take about 30 minutes to fix, and usually leave a small blemish where the glass was broken. If the damage on your windshield appears in the “acute area” of your driving line of vision, your windshield will have to be replaced. Cloudy headlights are caused by oxidization on the polycarbonate lenses and the problem isn’t just cosmetic. It’s also a serious safety concern. Replacing the lenses is expensive but you can restore them to like-new condition using an inexpensive headlight restoration kit. A little elbow grease and you can sand, smooth, and polish your way to up to 95 percent of a headlight’s original clarity and light performance. Restoring headlights to their original crystal-clear and scratch-free finish can improve your reaction times and help save both human and animal lives.

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Visit AAA.com for information on all things automotive including tips on buying, operating and maintaining a vehicle.

aroundtown SHAKER WOODS FESTIVAL — (August 13-14, 20-21, 27-28) Popular festival features over 200 of the country’s best juried craftspeople, dressed in Shaker period clothing and demonstrating and selling their handmade wares. Stroll the woods and visit the booths, while enjoying the aroma of country cooking and the free entertainment on three stages throughout the woods. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For information, visit shakerwoods. com. Location: Shaker Woods Grounds, 44337 County Line Road (just off State Route 7), Columbiana. HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL — (August 21) Now in its tenth year, this family-friendly event features entertainment, food and balloons! Time: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hot air balloons arrive at 5 p.m. and inflate near sunset, weather permitting. Admission: $5. Visit mastropietrowinery.com. Location: Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center. CANFIELD FAIR — (August 31-September 5) Celebrating 170 years, the Canfield Fair is the largest county fair in Ohio, with something for everyone. Take in the livestock, harness racing, midway, great food, and special events in the grandstand, including demolition derby and concerts by Halestorm and Newsboys. For a complete

schedule of events, visit canfieldfair. com. Location: 7265 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield. GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR — (September 1-5) Ohio’s oldest fair features locally raised livestock, homemade goods, entertainment, rides, games, over 13,000 exhibits, food and the 8th annual Diaper Dash. 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. YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL — (September 10-11, 17-18, 24-35) Master artists and crafters assemble rustic shops along streams and amid lovely wooded dales, with foods and snacks cooked over open fires, and with non-stop entertainment. Visit with the militia and mountain men, or learn crafts with hands-on instruction. It’s 75 acres of family entertainment. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $10, Seniors (60+) $9, Children (6-11) $3. For information, visit yankee-peddler.com. Location: Clay’s Park Resort, 13190 Patterson Rd., North Lawrence. LET’S HANG ON — (September 13) If you like the music of the 60s and the sound of the Four Seasons, you’ll love “Let’s Hang On,” which will be opening Warren Civic Music Association’s 2016-17 concert season in Warren, Ohio, September 13.

This popular singing group, along with a rockin’ stage band will take you on a trip down memory lane with the best rock and pop songs of all times. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling 330-841-2931. For tickets and more information regarding purchasing season tickets or other individual show tickets go to www.warrencivicmusic.com. TUSCARAWAS COUNTY FAIR — (September 19-25) The annual Tuscarawas County Fair features livestock judging, motocross, tractor pulls, country music, and more. For information, visit tusccountyfairgrounds.com. Location: Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, 259 S Tuscarawas Ave, Dover. ANDERSON COOPER — (September 24) Youngstown State University’s Skeggs Lecture Series presents CNN news anchorman Anderson Cooper. Time: 7 p.m. For tickets and information, call 330-941-2136. Location: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown. ATWOOD AREA FALL FESTIVAL — (September 30-October 2) Spend a beautiful weekend in the park enjoying food, music, crafts, interpretive demonstrations, exhibits, and more. Entertainment includes comedy shows, Native American Pow Wow and classic car show. Camping is available over the weekend at Atwood Lake Park.

Admission: $3, children 11 and under are free. For information and camping reservations, visit atwoodfallfest.org. Location: Atwood Lake Park, Mineral City. OHIO SWISS FESTIVAL — (September 30-October 1) Friday kicks off the festival with the Garaway Marching Band, followed by the Kiddies Parade at 2 p.m. Live entertainment on two stages and wine tasting and cheese sampling inside the Fire Station throughout the day. Stonethrowing contest begins Friday evening. Yodeling contest on Saturday morning. Vendors from far and wide will offer authentic Swiss food. Downtown Antique Car Parade downtown begins at 1:45 p.m. followed by the Grand Parade down Main Street. For information, visit ohioswissfestival.com. Location: Village of Sugarcreek. BOARDMAN ROTARY OKTOBERFESTIVAL — (October 2) Celebrating its 40th year, the Boardman Rotary Oktoberfestival is the area’s largest one-day arts and crafts event. Enjoy a wonderful fall day, the aroma of great food, kid’s entertainment and plenty of crafts. Proceeds fund service projects, both locally and internationally. Admission is $3, free for children under 12. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit boardmanrotaryoktoberfest.org. Location: Boardman Park, Boardman.

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