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Eureka! Tropical paradise found in fun-&-sun-blessed Costa Rica

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lmost everyone who’s ever visited there can confirm that tiny Costa Rica has more natural delights per square mile than nearly anywhere on earth.

All that nature can affect the senses in ways that can improve our moods: Sunshine warms us, lifting low spirits.

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Costa Rica’s pristine beauty beckons those seeking to reconnect with nature — and themselves. But you certainly don’t have to be an eco-activist to feel the restorative powers of this “green” scene: If you’ve ever felt distanced from the purity of nature, Costa Rica just may be the ideal antidote to the “artificiality” of the workaday world.

Fittingly, Costa Rica’s legendarily friendly ticos (what locals call themselves) use Pura Vida (literally “pure life,” but something akin to “this is living!” or “cool!”) as a greeting or to convey enthusiasm or agreement.

The size of Vermont and New Hampshire, Costa Rica boasts an immense variety of landscapes, climate zones and life-forms; it’s estimated that as much as 6% of the world’s species flourish here — from enormous ficus trees to 1,500 different orchids, from elusive margays to showy macaws. Monkeys, sloths, wild cats and other fascinating creatures coexist with an amazing assortment of birds (800+ species), both migratory and resident.

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It’s the card that can pay for itself each year

by Charles J. Kelly, Chairman, AAA East Central, East Penn Region

When members think about AAA they usually

think about tow trucks, and battery service vehicles.

That’s understandable because our 24-hour Emergency Roadside Assistance is such a visible reminder of the kind of security and peace of mind that’s difficult to put a price on.

But your AAA membership is working just as hard for you in places that go well beyond the side of the road. Your membership makes you a partner in an association that offers a broad range of benefits and services, not just towing privileges or travel planning.

When you add up all the savings available through programs like AAA Discounts & Rewards and the AAA Auto Buying program, they can pay for the cost of your annual membership many times over.

AAA Discounts & Rewards is an innovative shopping experience on AAA.com featuring deep discounts, limited offers and everyday savings on dining, electronics, home, apparel, entertainment, and more, from approximately 100,000 participating merchants nationwide. In addition to discount offers, you’ll earn reward points redeemable for extra savings. Registration is completely free at AAA.com — a valid AAA membership and email address are all you need.

AAA Prescription Savings will save everyone money on their medications — even the family dog! While not an insurance plan, members save an average of 35 percent on generic and 15 percent on brand name prescriptions at more than 59,000 pharmacies nationwide, including major retail outlets like Walgreens, Walmart, Rite Aid and CVS/pharmacy.

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There are plenty of options for online maps and directions, but there’s only one that combines AAA’s professional hotel and restaurant ratings and in-depth travel information with Google maps. AAA members who stay at AAA preferred hotels receive discounts ranging from five to 15 percent off the best available rate and the comfort of a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.

AAA members are also entitled to variety of travel benefits including special perks and discounts on vacation packages, tours and cruises, when they plan and book through their local AAA Travel Agency, or online at AAA.com.

In an era when newly minted experts promote a bewildering array of contradictory choices, it’s comforting to know AAA has stood by its commitment for over 100 years. We will continue to provide high quality service; offering members more and better quality solutions to their motoring, travel and financial needs.

Reminder: Motorists Should Clear Vehicles

of Snow, Ice Before Traveling; Use Headlights Whenever Wipers Are On AAA reminds motorists that driving in snow a moving vehicle and strikes another vehicle

and ice conditions can be very challenging. In Pennsylvania, the law requires that motorists clear their vehicles' windows of ice and snow before driving. Clean windows offer drivers optimal visibility. Under Pennsylvania law, if snow or ice is dislodged or falls from

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or pedestrian causing death or serious bodily injury, the operator of the source vehicle is subject to a fine of $200 to $1,000 for each offense. Police may cite motorists for not clearing their vehicles’ windows, and the citation carries a fine of $25 plus associated costs.

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AAA’s four-hour and eight-hour programs have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for an insurance reduction.

To qualify for the insurance reduction, all named insureds on the policy must be 55 years of age or older and successfully complete a AAA driver improvement course which meets PennDOT standards.

Steps to figuring out your life insurance needs John and Sallie Smith, ages DOING THE 38 and 36, have a mortgage on MATH — their home and have two A life children: Johnny, 4, and Karen, an insurance infant. needs Both parents work outside analysis the home, and both want the can help surviving spouse to be able to determine maintain the family’s current your needs. standard of living and continue to contribute toward important family goals (like sending the kids to college) if one of them should die unexpectedly.

The Smiths, a hypothetical family, are perfect candidates for a life insurance needs analysis, which some insurance providers, including the Auto Club, conduct for no charge. John and Sallie already have some life insurance, but because they now have two kids, they don’t think they have enough.

The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but nearly everyone with dependents needs a life insurance policy. If a family plans for their long-term needs when they first purchase a policy, they can feel secure knowing they’ll have enough coverage if tragedy strikes. A complete analysis of your life insurance needs will help determine if you have enough coverage to protect your family. Below, we look at the Smiths’ situation to give you an overview of what’s involved.

Immediate Cash Needs/Ongoing Income Needs Immediate Expenses: Funds to cover such things as funeral expenses, legal fees, unpaid taxes, and hospital or doctor bills need to be accessible right away,

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so the Smiths set aside about $15,000 each for John and Sallie.

Education Funding: The Smiths provide enough in their individual policies for each child to attend a fouryear university—approximately $151,000.

Debt Repayment: The Smiths owe $250,000 on their mortgage and have $45,000 in other debt, including student loans, car loans, and credit card debt, so they include $295,000 in each of their policies for debt repayment. The money doesn’t have to be used for that purpose, but the funds would enable the survivor to pay off the debt and remain in their home instead of possibly being forced to sell.

Ongoing Income Needs: John’s current annual salary is $80,000, and Sallie’s is $45,000—that’s $125,000 combined. If either died before retirement, the surviving spouse would probably need to replace most of the lost income. If John were to die first, the family would need 70 percent of John’s after-tax earnings over his expected lifetime, or about $1.25 million (which includes a 2.5 percent annual increase to offset inflation). Using the same assumptions, the family would need $355,000 to cover Sallie’s income.

Cash Sources and Income Sources Before their needs were analyzed, the Smiths had a $200,000 life insurance policy for John and a $100,000 policy for Sallie. Other income sources would include Social Security benefits, money they’ve set aside for retirement, and a small amount of savings. The surviving spouse would continue to work outside the home.

The Conclusion After adding up their immediate cash needs, education funding, debts, and ongoing income needs, then subtracting their existing life insurance, the Smiths decide to add $1.5 million to John’s existing life insurance policy and $716,000 to Sallie’s to secure their family’s financial future and give them peace of mind.

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Celebrity’s Biggest Stars Are Aligned on Europe Five Solstice-class ships will cruise the Continent in 2015 There’s an old adage that you roundtrip from Rome to the Greek Isles SIREN SONG —

should “go big or go home.” In 2015 Celebrity Cruises is going very big in Europe with more ways to experience the Continent than ever before. Celebrity will offer 19 distinct Mediterranean itineraries aboard five ships, visiting 94 ports in 28 countries, with more than 65 enticing overnight stays.

Ships include Celebrity Reflection, their newest and most advanced vessel.

Celebrity’s impeccable design taste is readily apparent in the elegant public rooms filled with contemporary artwork, while the Alcoves is a cool, cabana-style retreat. Staterooms are generous with 85 percent of the 1,498 cabins incorporating private verandahs. Amenities include smarter storage and closet space, spacious bathrooms, and plush European bedding.

The Lawn Club is a unique top deck environment with just over a half-acre off real growing grass and a Hamptonsesque vibe. There are ten memorable dining venues, including Qsine a “uniquely unordinary” interactive bistro with menus delivered on an iPad. Reflection will be retracing the voyage of Odysseus on a series of 10- and 11-night Eastern Mediterranean sailings

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and Turkey. The 10-night itinerary calls in at Messina, Sicily, Mykonos, Greece, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, Rhodes, Santorini and Athens Greece, and Naples, Italy.

The postcard perfect island of Mykonos is filled with windmills and dazzling white houses set against a shimmering blue sea. Basket-laden donkeys make their way through a maze of ancient streets designed to frustrate marauding pirates.

Kusadasi, a popular resort town on the Turkish coast, is the gateway to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, once the second largest city in the Roman Empire. Walking down the Arcadian Way, an ancient street paved with white marble, you can almost hear the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Anthony and Cleopatra reverberate on the stone.

Dolphins frolic in the wake as you sail into storied ports of call like Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands.

The island’s thickly walled Old Town is Europe’s largest inhabited medieval city.

Santorini may be the quintessential Greek Isle, with whitewashed buildings and blued domed churches perched on dramatic cliffs overlooking an Aegean

Santorini may be the quintessential Greek Isle.

Sea the color of your dreams. Visitors can ride the mules up the 547 steps from the harbor up to the ancient town of Fira.

The cradle of Western civilization Athens is revered for its golden age monuments like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the temple of Athena Nike.

Naples is the gateway to the famous archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, located under the looming

shadow of Mount Vesuvius. The two towns remain frozen in time, buried by volcanic eruption in AD 79.

For centuries Rome was the center of the world, filled with hidden squares, and ancient wonders like the Colosseum and the Pantheon, that still have the capacity to amaze. Don’t forget to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Please see this issue’s Departures Guide or visit AAA.com/cruises for special values on Celebrity cruise vacations.

Bruges Is Belgium’s Medieval Masterpiece City of canals offers a magical tranquility S

ometimes referred to as “the Venice of the North” Bruges is famous for its canals and medieval architecture, most of which remains intact. Highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site include the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a 12th century Gothic church, and the Belfort, a 272-foot-high tower that figured so prominently in the 2008 film In Bruges, a dark comedy about two Irish hit men on the run.

The view from the Rozenhoedkaai is one of the most photographed places in the Historic Center. This is where the Groenerei and Dijver canals intersect, and it’s a popular stop for the tour boats plying the waterways encircling the town. Visitors can stroll the ramparts and admire the windmills as well as several medieval town gates.

The Belfort, which presides over Market Square, forms part of a 13th century complex that served as a market hall during the Middle Ages. Visitors up for the challenge of climbing the 366 steps to the top of tower can stop for a breather and admire the old treasury, used during the Middle Ages, a carillon with 47 melodious bells and an imposing clockwork mechanism. Those who succeed in making the strenuous climb

will be rewarded with unforgettable views of the city and surrounding countryside.

The Stadhuis — Bruges’ City Hall — is one of the oldest in the Low Countries.

Constructed in 1376, the Gothic hall is a work of art in itself, with its splendid 19th century murals and a colorful vaulted ceiling.

The 400-foot high tower of the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, or Church of Our Lady, makes it the second tallest brick building in the world. Construction began in 1225 and it was nearly 300 years later before it was completed. The interior houses a treasure trove of art, including Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child carved in 1505. The Nazis looted this exquisite, 4-foot tall marble sculpture from the church in 1944. It was saved from destruction in a German salt mine a year later, a story recounted in the 2014 film “The Monuments Men,” starring George Clooney.

The Groeninge Museum houses an impressive collection of Belgian painting from the late Middle Ages to postwar modern art. One highlight is the world famous collection of ‘Flemish Primitives’, which includes works by Jan Van Eyck, the father of oil painting.

IN BRUGES — The Rozenhoedkaai with the Belfort tower in the distance.

Minnewaterpark in the south part of Bruges, is home to a small rectangular lake known as the Lake of Love. Legend has it that if you walk over the lake bridge with your partner you will experience eternal love.

Bruges is a popular destination on European river cruises. Travelers are

discovering that river cruising is one of the most comfortable intriguing ways to explore discover Europe. River cruising allows up-close-and-personal access to cosmopolitan cities and quaint villages — because so many towns were built along these medieval highways.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Please see your AAA Travel professional, or log on to AAA.com/cruises for more European river cruise vacations.

What Is a Data Breach & What to Do in Case You Become a Victim D

ata breach woes aren’t just plaguing the United States. The world over, data breach incidents are happening at government, technology, education, healthcare, retail and financial service organizations. These are the industries in which the biggest and most breaches are occurring, according to KPMG’s Data Loss Barometer.

Truth be told, data breaches happen at any type of business, from local dental clinics to big online retailers. The discomforting part is, the privacy of our data depends on the companies with which we share it. And sometimes those companies share data with third-party vendors, such as payment processors or cloud service providers, that we don’t even know about. So you can see why data breaches have become so prevalent–both people and companies have data in so many places.

When a company’s records are lost or stolen, your sensitive information (like your Social Security number or bank account information) can land in the hands of an identity thief. The thief then

can use your information to siphon money from your bank account, gain access to your credit cards, or to create new accounts in your name. As a result, your credit reports can be blemished with unpaid accounts and you can start receiving phone calls from collection agencies.

What you should know:

1. State laws typically require the business to notify affected customers within a certain amount of time or be subject to a fine.

2. The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands all have some type of data breach law. Five states – Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Colorado – do not.

3. In the past, some companies have paid for six to twelve months of credit monitoring for affected individuals. While this is something the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends to businesses that have suffered a data breach, it isn’t a requirement.

What to Do if You Are a Victim of a Data Breach

• Contact one of the three credit bureaus. Have an initial security alert added to your credit report which can help prevent further damage. Additional precautions will be taken to make sure anyone applying for credit in your name is you. You will have more time to investigate and get a free copy of your credit report.

• File a police report. A police report can be instrumental in helping you place long-term alerts on your credit report and helping you recover from fraud and other crimes where your identity was used.

• Thoroughly review your credit report for suspicious information or activity. Request a copy of your credit report from the credit bureaus. You should also review your billing statements and immediately notify each creditor to dispute what you believe is fraudulent charges. Keep detailed records of your conversations and interactions.

If you suspect, or you are a victim identity theft due to a data breach, you have first-hand knowledge of the stress it can cause. ProtectMyID®, offered to AAA members, can help you address identity theft as soon as you become aware of suspicious activity.

This article is provided for general guidance and information. It is not intended as, nor should it be construed to be, legal, financial or other professional advice. Please consult with your attorney or financial advisor to discuss any legal or financial issues involved with credit decisions.

Published by permission from ConsumerInfo.com, Inc., an Experian company. © 2014 ConsumerInfo.com, Inc. All rights reserved.

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2015 — A banner year for European travel AAA and its travel partners unfurl a variety of vacation values and exclusive member savings The varied countries, cultures & cuisines of Europe coax ever more AAA members to “cross the pond” for unforgettable vacations. And now AAA Travel makes it easier and more affordable to enjoy a European escorted tour with several of our AAA MEMBERS SAVE! travel partners.

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packaged tour from a Premier Plus Basic well-respected AAA Savings per room (double occupancy) on new air-exclusive bookings (minimum $3,500/room) with deposit by 2/28/15 Travel partner may save you as much as 40% of what you’d pay if you invested the time and energy to plan, reserve and purchase the exact same vacation experience on your own.

Save up to $200.00 per room when you book and deposit on a 2015 Europe escorted tour (valued at $3,500 or more per room) from a selection of AAA Travel partners by Feb 28, 2015.

Because many escorted tours sell out months before their departure dates, it’s always advisable to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Booking early enables you to take advantage of the best availability in tours, accommodations and transportation options; the longer you wait, the greater the chance that the hotels, flights or excursions you really want won’t be available.

But the best reason to book early is to save money. The farther away from the departure date, the less you pay.

With some travel partners, you can save up to 10% off the land-only portion of select tours by booking and paying in full in advance. So pay early and save more.

Choose now from hundreds, if not thousands, of exciting European tour packages from AAA Member Choice Vacations,® Alexander+Roberts, Insight Vacations and Trafalgar.

From additional savings to vouchers valid toward optional tours and excursions, AAA members are entitled to exclusive benefits on select packages (ask a AAA Travel Agent for details). Also, some AAA partners offer frequenttravel programs for those who’ve toured with them in the recent past; travel with that same partner again and get additional savings on the land-only portion of select itineraries.

What are the benefits of an escorted tour? No need to worry about language, finding your hotel or missing a train.

No need to rent a car, to drive yourself along unfamiliar terrain, to decipher maps instead of appreciating the passing scenery. Professional guides provide history and cultural context as well as a personal touch that you’d never experience on your own. All in all, you’re free to enjoy because the hassles have all been taken care of for you. And most tour operators have spent years developing a perfect balance between organized activities and the freedom to spend time on your own. So save yourself valuable time & money and get the most out of your hard-earned vacation. You may even develop new friendships among your fellow travelers — all the more reason not to go it alone!

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This 11-night vacation has everything you’ve always wanted in a trip to Italy.

Enjoy multiple-night stays in Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast and Stresa in the Lakes District. Discover the treasures of Classical and Christian Rome. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans in Pompeii. See gems of the Renaissance in Florence’s Academy Gallery, including Michelangelo’s “David.” Visit Locarno, Switzerland, and cruise to Isola dei Pescatori, one of the Borromean Islands. A guided walking tour of Venice illustrates how this city gained its wealth and power. Enjoy the magic of the Italian Lakes District in the captivating resort of Stresa. Stop at a winery & farm in the heart of Tuscany to sample local wines and specialities for an included lunch. Sail to enchanting Capri and explore this island paradise.

Special inclusions: “Rome by Night” tour...Vatican museums & St Peter’s... a family-style Tuscan feast...and a serenaded gondola cruise in Venice!

Experience Whisper headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour. Enjoy regional wines with every dinner.

Oct 19-31 • AAA Member Rate: $5,579 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Newark-Rome, Milan-Newark), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 20 meals, in-Italy tour director and air & hotel taxes (subject to change). Visit AAA.com/Italy for itinerary and more information. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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BY LAND! See the incredible, inspirational interior of the Last Frontier on this 9-night escorted tour — unforgettable experiences not on cruises!

Traditional salmon bake & a sternwheeler river cruise in Fairbanks 4-hour adventure flying over the Arctic Circle, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Yukon River 7-hour Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park, looking for grizzlies, moose & more...with an overnight in the park Meet a 4-time winner of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and his canine crew Visits to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation & Begich Boggs Visitor centers 2-hour river float trip in Kenai Fjords National Park A ride on Girdwood’s Alyeska Tram — from sea level to 2,300 feet!

Special welcome & farewell dinners with your fellow travelers

July 8-17 • AAA Member Rate: $5,675 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (PhiladelphiaFairbanks, Anchorage-Philadelphia), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, motorcoach sightseeing, accommodations (Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, Seward: 2 each, Girdwood: 1), 17 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person), gratuities for included features (includes driver, escort), in-Alaska escort and AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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Feel like a local at friendly pubs full of the craic — Ireland’s unique mix of news, gossip, fun, entertainment and enjoyable conversation!

Tour Dublin: St Stephen’s Green, Georgian squares, O’Connell Street, Famine Memorial & more. Quaff a pint at the Guinness Storehouse • Meet the owners of a working beef/ sheep/horse farm. • Tour medieval Kilkenny, then explore it on your own. • Visit the House of Waterford; watch craftsmen transform molten glass into elegant tableware. • Kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” at Blarney Castle. • Browse at Blarney Woolen Mills...or visit a pub instead! • Circumnavigate scenic Dingle Peninsula and sample a local brew at Dingle Brewing Company.

• Sit down to dinner & traditional entertainment (including step-dancing) in Killarney. • Ferry across the Shannon to view the Cliffs of Moher. • Stop in Galway on the way to Connemara.

• Overnight in attractive Westport. • Cross over to Achill Island and see the Deserted Village (stone cottages abandoned around the time of the Famine). • Tour Kilbeggan Distillery and enjoy an Irish coffee. • Enjoy storytelling at Dublin’s oldest pub. • Spend a day on your own in Dublin, using included vouchers for an open-top bus tour and a visit to Old Jameson Distillery.

May 12-21 • AAA Member Rate: $1,899 $1,809 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing, itinerary attraction admissions, local taxes, hotel service charges & baggage handling (1 bag per person), walking-tour audio headsets, 15 meals (including Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night, “Food, Folk & Fairies” dinner show at Brazen Head Pub and 3 table d’hote dinners) and in-Ireland professional guide & driver. Ask about available add-on airfare.

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AAA Member Rate: $4,199 LONDON & PARIS! Experience the history and charm of both of these capitals of culture in 1 fabulous tour. Enjoy 3 days discovering the pageantry of London, then ride the EUROSTAR HIGH-SPEED TRAIN beneath the English Channel to the City of Lights for 3 days of Parisian joie de vivre!

London Highlights

• Special welcome dinner with your fellow travelers • Panoramic city tour: See Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, “Big Ben,” the London Eye and more!

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• In a quaint town west of London, visit the British Monarchy’s stately, expansive Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II uses the thousand-room castle as both a private home and as a Royal residence where formal duties of state are performed. Enjoy time for lunch in the village.

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Paris Highlights

• Dinner at 58 Eiffel inside the Eiffel Tower • Seine River “City of Lights” nighttime cruise • City tour: See the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Place Vendôme and more!

• Dinner with wine & show at Paris’ oldest cabaret theater

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• “An Evening in Paris”: Visit Montparnasse Tower for open-roof terrace views, then dine with wine & music at a traditional Latin Quarter restaurant.

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Newark-London, Paris-Newark), roundtrip airport/hotel and hotel/train transfers, Eurostar train seating, 6-night hotel accommodations (London: 3, Paris: 3), 10 meals, sightseeing & admissions per itinerary, hotel baggage handling (1 per person), air taxes & fees/surcharges and services of an in-Europe tour escort. Visit AAA.com/travel for complete itinerary.

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etrace portions of the Lewis & Clark Trail on Am trak’s Empire Builder from the “Windy City” to the “Emerald City” and explore the “Crown of the Continent” in between!

Begin with a reception at Chicago’s Essex Inn on bustling Michigan Avenue, then take a city tour before boarding Empire Builder at magnificent Union Station.

Start your rail journey with Mississippi River views and glimpses of the Twin Cities skyline. Awaken in your private sleeping accommodations to cross North Dakota’s plains and traverse Gassman Coulee Trestle. Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard as you cross into Montana to Glacier National Park.

This vast ice-carved terrain of serrated ridges, jutting peaks (6 more than 10,000 feet high), waterfalls, hanging valleys, 50 glaciers, dense forests and more than 200 lakes is one of the world’s most pristine natural environments.

Designated a national park (the 10th) in 1910 by President Taft, the park covers some 1.2 million acres. Deer are among the most commonly spotted wildlife, but elk, moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, wolves and bears are seen.

Tour in a 1930s “jammer” with a canvas roll-top; rebuilt in 2001, these vehicles ply the park’s primary route — Goingto-the-Sun Road. Cross the border into Canada to visit Alberta’s Waterton Lakes National Park, site of the Canadian Rockies’ deepest lakes. The park is part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, a World Heritage Site.

Enjoy 2 nights at Glacier Park Lodge, built by the Great Northern Railway. The lobby’s massive fireplace invites fireside chats, and there’s an outdoor pool, a golf course, a pitchn-putt and a day spa on site. Your other in-park home for 2 nights is the Swiss-themed Many Glacier Hotel on Swiftcurrent Lake. Its balcony offers 180º views of the lake, 3 glaciers and serrated peaks. This secluded Old World–style hotel is a one-of-a-kind national park lodging experience.

Reboard the Empire Builder for Seattle. See the city’s many gems, including lively Pike Place Market. Cap it all off with an ascent of the iconic Space Needle for breathtaking views!

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Glacier National Park Discovery Aug 1-10 • AAA Member Rate: $3,935 Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip hotel/train transfers, 2-night train roomette accommodations (Chicago-Seattle), 7-night hotel accommodations, 17 meals, meal gratuities (except on train), welcome reception, 4 tours & 1 cruise in Glacier National Park, sightseeing per itinerary, hotel baggage handling (1 per person), hotel taxes and services of an Amtrak Vacations® tour escort (Chicago-Seattle). Visit AAA.com/travel for complete itinerary. Ask about available add-on airfare.

Fly to Calgary and drive into the Canadian Rockies to Banff. Enjoy 5 nights at Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa. Ride Banff Gondola for panoramic vistas. Visit thundering Bow Falls and cruise serene Lake Minnewanka. Enjoy a day in Banff on your own; you could play a round on Banff Springs’ golf course, take an unforgettable helicopter sightseeing tour or relax on a river float trip. Banff offers shopping and dining opportunities – as well as an occasional moose! Cross the Continental Divide on the way to Yoho and Banff national parks.

See Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake and Lake Louise (“Jewel of the Rockies”), where you may ride the gondola. Spot wildlife along Columbia Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier and turquoise Peyto Lake. Cap off the week at the Calgary Stampede, a celebration of cowboy life, chuckwagon races, rodeos, parades, fireworks and more. Enjoy the thrilling Grandstand Show from reserved seats.

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Canadian Rockies and the Calgary Stampede RELAX IN 1 “HOME” FOR 5 NIGHTS! Located in Banff National Park, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa offers a mountain lodge hotel, a steakhouse and a full-service spa, all in one location. This ideal vacation spot is on Banff’s main street, surrounded by mountains, with plenty of activities to keep you busy.

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LAKE LOUISE

July 5-11 • AAA Member Rate: $2,779 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Philadelphia-Calgary), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met), 9 meals, motorcoach sightseeing and baggage handling (1 per person).

Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Passport required.

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Fly to Phoenix and ride to Sedona’s beautiful Poco Diablo Resort. Explore scenic backcounMAY 17-24 • $2,695 try on an exciting off-road Pink Jeep® tour.

Visit the IMAX Theater at Williams, then ride the Grand Canyon Railway (first class) to the canyon’s South Rim. Spend 2 nights there in a national park lodge, then ride the vintage Verde Canyon Railroad. Explore Old Town Scottsdale, marvel at intriguing plants at the Desert Botanical Garden and Western art at the Heard Museum. Enjoy a memorable farewell steakhouse dinner — cowboy-style! 11 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

Here’s a tasty tour from scenic Carmel-bythe-Sea and the Monterey Peninsula to San JUNE 18-24 • $3,495 Francisco and Napa Valley. See landmarks of the City by the Bay — Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, Cliff House, the Presidio and Fisherman’s Wharf. Cross Golden Gate Bridge to visit Mediterranean-flavored Sausalito and the redwoods at Muir Woods; ferry back across San Francisco Bay. Tour & sip samples at 4 wineries (enjoy a chef-prepared picnic lunch at one!), blend your own Merlot and savor an elegant dinner aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. 8 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

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Start with a tour of Spokane. Descend into a silver mine in Wallace ID (once the “Silver JUNE 21-27 • $1,939 Capital of the World”) and visit the Smokejumpers Aerial Fire Depot. See artsy Big Fork MT and enjoy a float trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Stay at an Old World–style lodge in Glacier National Park.

Cruise on 2 lakes. Travel “Going to the Sun” Road amid snowy peaks and virgin forest.

Ride a vintage Red Jammer Touring Car. Cross the Continental Divide. Take America’s longest gondola up to Silver Mountain. Visit Lake Coeur d’Alene. 11 meals.

Ascend the Space Needle at Seattle Center, site of the 1962 World’s Fair. Wander through Chihuly Garden & Glass. Enjoy a land-&-water excursion, the Future of Flight Aviation Center JULY 19-25 • $1,815 and a Boeing tour. Explore Pike Place Market.

Visit Mt St Helens Visitor Center, the Astoria Column and Ft Clatsop. Enjoy a Tillamook cheese plant, a culinary demonstration, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Sea Lion Caves and an oceanfront dune buggy ride at the National Dunes Recreation Area. Tour Portland and its renowned rose gardens. Marvel at the Columbia Gorge’s Bonneville Dam and Multnomah Falls as well as historic Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood. 9 meals.

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So many delights in 1 tour — from the endless charms of San Francisco to the natural JULY 23-31 • $3,819 splendor of the redwoods at Muir Woods to the opulence of Hearst Castle. Cross Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the Mediterranean ambiance of Sausalito, sample wines at Napa Valley vineyards, savor lunch aboard the Napa Wine Train. Ride Amtrak’s scenic California Zephyr to Lake Tahoe. Visit the ghost town of Virginia City NV. Dine & dance on a riverboat paddlewheeler. Marvel at Yosemite’s wonders. Explore coastal Carmel, Big Sur and Monterey. 14 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

Our first national park’s first explorers were called liars when they described its otherAUG 10-16 • $1,765 worldly geysers & bubbling mudpots and its free-ranging bison, elk, moose, bears & wolves. Begin at Salt Lake City and travel through scenic Idaho to Yellowstone. Enjoy Old Faithful & many other natural landmarks, as well as the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. A Wildlife Safari includes a picnic dinner. Also enjoy Grand Teton National Park, the cowboy town of Jackson, a Jenny Lake cruise, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting) and more! 12 meals.

AMERICAN MAJESTY

COLORADO TRAIN ADVENTURE

From Salt Lake City to Denver, take in some of America’s favorite national landmarks. Hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (choir schedule AUG 29–SEPT 6 • $3,485 permitting). Visit Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks (including Old Faithful & Mammoth Hot Springs), Devil’s Tower, Deadwood, Mt Rushmore (during the day and again in the evening for its inspiring lighting ceremony), Crazy Horse Monument, Custer State Park, Ft Laramie National Historic Site, Cody’s Buffalo Bill Historic Center and Cheyenne.

Take a wildlife Jeep® safari through SD’s Black Hills. 15 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

This Centennial State tour features rides on the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the Royal Gorge SEPT 12-19 • $2,145 Route RR, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR. Tour the US Air Force Academy and marvel at the rock formations of the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Ride the country’s steepest incline and walk on the world’s highest suspension bridge at Royal Gorge. Visit Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde national parks. See the monoliths of Colorado National Monument. Visit the CO Railroad Museum in Golden. 15 meals.

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CANYON COUNTRY EXPERIENCE

Explore Albuquerque, the Land of Enchantment’s largest city, then a 3-night stay in OCT 4-9 • $3,265 charming Santa Fe. Visit historic Chimayo village. Enjoy artsy Taos and the impressive Rio Grande Gorge. Take a fun salsa-making class. Ride Sandia Peak’s Aerial Tramway. At the International Balloon Fiesta,® witness the mass ascension of hundreds of balloons. Explore Rte 66, Old Town Albuquerque, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Acoma Pueblo. See the Balloon Fiesta’s evening “Glowdeo” of illuminated balloons & fireworks afterward! 11 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

Eroded for eons by wind & water, the colorful canyons of AZ, UT and NV captivate all who OCT 13-19 • $1,415 visit. Begin in the Entertainment Capital of the World — Las Vegas! Enjoy an afternoon & evening on your own before departing for Kingman’s Route 66 Museum. Marvel at the magnificence of the Grand Canyon; enter the Navajo Nation and see Monument Valley from a 4WD vehicle. Enjoy a sunset jet boat ride on the Colorado River followed by a BBQ dinner. Visit 4 national parks — Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion — and 2 state parks too! 11 meals.

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world-renowned coffee farms on the fertile slopes of Poas Volcano; at Doka Coffee Estate, learn of the history and cultivation of this lifeblood of the tico economy. Sip samples before heading to Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste, a Pacific-side region known for breathtaking scenery and fine beaches. Rest & relax here amid tropical greenery for 2 nights.

Set sail on an included catamaran sunset cruise along Guanacaste’s coastline, glimpsing dolphins, turtles, flying fish, maybe even a whale. Stop at a charming bay for snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, sunbathing or beachcombing. Ascend into the Monteverde Cloud Forest, with trees as high as 100 feet and the largest number (500) of orchids in the world. It’s also a stop for 91 species of migratory birds; keep your eyes peeled for the elusive jewel-toned quetzal, which resides here seasonally. Resident mammals include marsupials, bats, primates, wild cats, wild pigs and others.

Next, venture into one of the world’s largest butterfly gardens at Selvatura Park, a reserve in the heart of Monteverde. A nearby gallery hosts more than 100 beautiful hummingbirds. Enjoy a guided walking tour on “hanging bridges” among the cloud forest treetops to learn more about this fascinating ecosystem. If you crave a little more excitement, for just $75 you may opt to experience the unique sensation of flying through

nature on a nearly 3-hour Rainforest Canopy Zip Line Tour Adventure (one of the longest in Costa Rica...and the only zip line inside the actual virgin cloud forest of Monteverde). You’ll be outfitted with equipment, then safely guided to 19 platforms along 12 cables ranging from 120 to more than 2,000 feet in length and 60 to 400 feet in height. Feel pure adrenaline and the exhilaration of gliding up to 35 mph, viewing magnificent landscapes.

Later, visit a tree nursery to learn about indigenous-tree reforestation efforts. Travel through stunning mountain country to Tierras Morenas to visit a local school, where you’ll meet students and learn about the educational system and life-style of a small farming community.

At Arenal, cruise on a lake of the same name (Costa Rica’s largest) by a volcano of the same name. Spend 2 nights at a lodge in sight of the volcano, which has spewn lava for 30 years. You’ll even enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn how native exotic vegetables and other plants contribute to the unique tico cuisine.

Of all Costa Rica’s nature preserves (which cover 25% of it), remote Cano Negro boasts the largest viewable selection of indigenous wildlife. Embark on a covered-canoe river excursion, stopping to watch and photograph crocodiles, otters, sloths, turtles, birds and butterflies. The area around Arenal Volcano is also a land of spas and hot springs; experience supreme pampering during an included 2-hour ses-

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Downtown Emmaus The 8th Annual SnowBlast Winter Arts Festival is a perfect opportunity to bundle up and head to Emmaus for community-wide art related events. The festival kicks off Friday night on the Emmaus Triangle with an appearance by the SnowBlast Ice Princess, sculpted ice demonstrations and the popular Ice Bar. Saturday features an art show and sale, plus music at the Emmaus Community Center for the Arts, with other events throughout the borough. Free. For information, visit emmausarts.org.

Brought together by a love of and passion for craft beer, pubs, restaurants and breweries in and around Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton have risen to champion Lehigh Valley Beer Week. Events include pub takeovers, brew tours, beer tastings, beer dinners, rare beer releases, and more. For the schedule, visit lehighvalleybeerweek.com.

SNOWBLAST WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL

February 14-15 CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE

Miller Symphony Hall, 23 North Sixth Street, Allentown This new production brings the magic of Cirque to the music hall.

Artists include the most amazing veterans of exceptional Cirque programs throughout the world—acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen. Each artist’s performance is professionally choreographed to classical masterpieces in collaboration with the Maestra. Performances: Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $19-$52. For information and tickets, visit allentownsymphony.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY BEER WEEK

February 21

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY POLAR PLUNGE

Dutch Springs, 4733 Hanoverville Road, Bethlehem Chill out with Habitat for Humanity and take a quick dip in the lake to help build homes, communities and hope; $50 donation.

Registration 10:00 -11:00 a.m., PlungeFest and costume contest 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon, and plunge at 1:00 p.m. For information, call (610) 776-7737 or visit habitatlv.org.

February 27

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

State Theatre, 453 Northampton Street, Easton This amazing nine-piece ensemble of pipers, guitarists and keyboards entertains with their signature “Bagrock” sound, a unique fusion of tricked up bagpipes and clever covers of popular songs including Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” a fantastic rock medley of Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water,” and AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.” Special guests are

sion at Arenal Springs Hotel’s spa.

Travel to charming Zarcero for its whimsical topiary garden. At picturesque Grecia, see an unusual church made of brick-red metal panes, walk a beautifully landscaped park or shop at a traditional market. Visit San Jose’s colorful Plaza de Cultura and magnificent National Theater. Cap it all off

with a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers and newfound amigos.

This tour’s a unique way to reconnect with nature. And, once you’re back home, whenever you’re in need of a mood boost, just remember Costa Rica — naturally. ¡Pura Vida, amigo!

Log on to AAA.com/GoCostaRica, visit a AAA Travel location or call 1-800-354-8761.

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New research by the Global Tourism Monitor Survey asked 23,000 vacationers in 26 countries to name the destination they’d most recommend to others based on their experiences in places they’d visited in the previous year. Costa Rica came out on top, followed by Austria, Israel, New Zealand and Italy.

Tropical Costa Rica • Oct 12-20 • AAA Member Rate: $2,704

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Newark–San Jose), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 14 meals, in–Costa Rica tour director and air taxes & fees/surcharges. Visit AAA.com/GoCostaRica for complete itinerary and more information.

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After-tour Optional Extension: 3-night Jungle Adventure Oct 20-23 • AAA Member Rate: $449

Continue to Tortuguero, the “Amazon of Costa Rica.” Explore the region’s wildlife by boat, viewing macaws, sloths, monkeys, falcons and other native species. Enjoy a memorable 2-night stay at an ecolodge surrounded by tropical forest and amazing wildlife. Visit the world’s first Green Turtle Research Station and discover how to protect the turtles’ nesting habitat and eggs. Enjoy a bird watching excursion and learn about local and migratory birds that flock to this area. Experience a spectacular canal cruise, keeping an eye out for howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats and caimans, as well as exotic flora. Tortuguero National Park is a study in rainforest, freshwater and marine biology; it protects more than 350 species of animals, including green macaws, 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles and 60 mammal species, including endangered jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, cougars, river otters and manatees. Return to San Jose for your last night in Costa Rica. 8 meals.

the Liberty High School Grenadier Band and Bagpipers. Tickets are $35. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call (610) 252-3132 or visit statetheatre.org.

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Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ Prehistoric marine reptiles that ruled the primeval seas more than 100 million years ago are taking over Adventure Aquarium for a limited-time exhibit. Five thousand square feet of large-scale skeletons, ancient fossils and more than 20 life-size replicas will be on display to teach guests about the most intriguing sea monsters that ever existed – from massive pliosaurs and prehistoric armored fish to the whales, sharks and turtles that inhabit our oceans today. For information, call 1 (856) 365-3300 or visit adventureaquarium.com.

NOEL COWARD’S PRIVATE LIVES

Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia Champagne and laughter will explode with Noël Coward’s timeless comedy “Private Lives.”

Glamorous, rich and reckless, Elyot and Amanda have been divorced for five years. Now both are honeymooning with their new spouses at a French seaside resort. By chance they meet again, and their romantic feelings for each other are immediately rekindled. Without a care for scandal, they hurl themselves headlong into love. For tickets and information, call (215) 574-3550 or visit walnutstreettheatre.org.

February 27 and March 1 NEIL DIAMOND

PPL Center, 701 Hamilton Street, Allentown Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award-winning rock and pop singer/songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, embarks on his highly anticipated Neil Diamond World Tour 2015, kicking it off with two shows at Allentown’s new PPL Center. Tickets $65-$150. Performance at 8:00 p.m. For tickets and information, call (610) 347-8499 or visit pplcenter.com.

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February 28- March 8 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW

Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia The world’s oldest and largest indoor flower show features large-scale gardens, elaborate landscapes and over-the-top floral creations. The 2015 Flower Show will “Celebrate the Movies” with the world’s great floral and garden designers taking inspiration from the world’s great cinema.

Tickets are $27 in advance, $32 at door. For tickets and information, visit theflowershow. com.

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Baby It’s Cold Inside — Your Tires

NO PRESSURE — As many as four out of five motorists drive with at least one underinflated tire.

Don’t let winter weather leave you feeling flat The polar plunge that chills much “So if you last checked your tire drops 25 percent below its recommended

of the nation during winter cold snaps does much more than bring out the ice scrapers and antifreeze. Big temperature drops can trigger vehicles’ tire pressure monitoring systems overnight, sending nervous drivers to dealers and service providers because their tire pressure warning (TPMS) icons are illuminated.

Usually, a quick shot of compressed air reinflates their tires and gets them on their way.

Here’s why a cold snap affects tire pressure and sets off the tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp. For every 10-degree-Fahrenheit drop in temperature, tire air pressure decreases about 1 pound per square inch (psi), said David Cowger, global sub-system manager for tires in General Motors’ Tire and Wheel Lab. On top of that, tires slowly lose air anyway – the equivalent of between .25 and .5 psi per month – because air passes through rubber.

pressure a few months ago when it was 70 degrees and now it’s 20, a tire with a recommended psi of 35 could be down to 27 or 28 and set off the TPMS warning,” said Cowger. “It’s very common when cold weather arrives.”

Unless there are issues such as punctures or damage, the TPMS light will turn off once the tires are properly inflated.

It’s important to keep tires inflated to their recommended psi (found on a placard on the driver’s side center pillar or door edge), said Cowger. Underinflated tires can wear out prematurely, negatively affect vehicle handling, reduce fuel economy and overheat, leading to blowout.

Tire pressure monitoring systems have been required on new vehicles since 2007. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires the TPMS to display an alert when a tire’s pressure

psi.

General Motors and AAA recommend these tips for cold-weather tire care: • If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, check individual tire pressure readouts in the driver information center and re-inflate to the tires’ recommended psi as necessary; • Check tire pressure at least monthly with a quality tire gauge. To get an accurate tire pressure reading, measure tire pressure when the tires are “cold,” meaning that the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours. Tire inflation increases 2-3 psi when the tires warm up during driving;

• When refueling, visually inspect tires for sharp, foreign objects that could work their way into the tire, as well as cuts, bulges, uneven and worn tread.

• Have your tires rotated and — if needed — balanced according to the schedule in the owner’s manual. If the TPMS isn’t one that automatically resets, a technician will do it manually.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit AAA.com/auto for information on all things automotive including tips on buying, operating and maintaining a vehicle.

Travel Insurance Protects Your Travel Investment The perfect companion for your perfect vacation Whether your idea of a spring particularly for families with young STAY

break is sipping a cocktail by the pool, skiing a double black diamond, or touring the capitals of Europe, travel insurance can provide valuable assistance and financial protection.

“Emergencies are rare, but everyone should have a backup plan,” notes Jim Lehman, president AAA East Central.

“Unexpected illnesses and medical emergencies are the number one reason trips are canceled. A good travel insurance plan will cover you for virtually every contingency — from travel delays due to bad weather, or a missed connection — to lost luggage, or a medical emergency in a foreign country.”

TripAssist Family Care Plan, AAA’s newest travel insurance product, covers more of the unexpected for less. It includes valuable features like comprehensive trip cancellation and primary emergency medical coverage, and 24-hour travel assistance. An array of optional benefits helps you tailor a plan to your own specific needs.

As any parent can tell you, children always seem to become ill at the worst possible moment. With TripAssist Family Care there’s no additional charge for children up to age 17 when traveling with parents or grandparents, and no surprise processing fees!

“TripAssist Family Care makes travel insurance premiums more affordable,

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children,” notes Ruth Nagy, AAA East Central Managing Director of Travel Services. “It’s our most popular plan for vacations, cruises, and tours.”

Should your luggage fail to arrive when you do, the plan now offers increased baggage protection. Baggage loss and damage coverage is $1,000 — double that of comparable packages.

Baggage delay coverage has been increased to $300, a 50 percent improvement over previous plans.

TripAssist Family Care also provides expanded trip cancellation and interruption coverage. It protects your travel investment if your trip is delayed or cancelled for a covered reason, such as a major injury, jury duty or other unforeseen circumstances.

Recent additions to this plan include reimbursement of Frequent Flyer miles and associated airline fees, and vehicle return coverage if your road trip is interrupted.

Medical treatment on your domestic or overseas vacation may leave you with expensive out-of-pocket expenses.

TripAssist Family Care includes $25,000 in primary medical coverage for emergency medical costs during your travels. There’s no need to file claims with your regular health insurer first.

Emergency medical evacuation can be a lifesaver when traveling to a

COVERED — If something happens, you want to be prepared.

destination where health care is not up to U.S. standards. TripAssist Family Care will reimburse you for transportation costs to the medical facility and back home, up to $500,000.

Several add-ons are available to help you customize your coverage. TripAssist Family Care Trip+ offers double the limits for select benefits, including missed connection coverage, travel delay, emergency medical coverage and transportation, and baggage loss/ damage or delay.

The Required to Work option provides trip cancellation and interruption

coverage when your travel plans change due to work related issues.

Travelers can also add Cancel Anytime coverage to their TripAssist Family Care plan. As the name suggests, Cancel Anytime reimburses you no matter why your plans change, up to an hour before your scheduled departure.

This option offers greater flexibility than a traditional trip cancellation policy. It’s a great choice for anyone whose travel plans may change for a variety of reasons not covered by most trip cancellation plans.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Several factors can affect the cost of any travel insurance policy. Before deciding on a plan, be sure you understand what you’re buying and what each policy does and does not cover. For more information, visit AAA.com/travelinsurance.

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It’s 2015 and Still No Flying Cars Personal aircraft still coming in for a landing Flying cars have occupied our Aerocar had folding wings, which could collective imaginations, if not the skies for generations. A sci-fi staple in everything from The Jetsons, to the Landspeeder from Star Wars, the term “where’s my flying car” has become a punch line for the failure of technology to match our utopian visions of the future.

Although a completely air-worthy family car won’t be in your garage any time soon, a number of prototypes have been successfully flight-tested, from the World War I-era Autoplane, to today’s Terrafugia Transition. Most have been grounded by difficult engineering challenges and high R&D costs.

Surprisingly, the dream has not crashed and burned, even though many of the prototypes have.

The Autoplane, an aluminum triplane created by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss, managed a few short hops before crashing in front of spectators at the 1917 Pan-American Aeronautical Exposition in New York.

The first flying car to actually fly was the Arrowbile. In 1936, inventor Waldo Waterman added detachable wings to a three-wheeled car with a 100-horsepower Studebaker engine. Because it had three wheels and a single headlight, the DMV actually classified it as a motorcycle.

The 1946 Aerocar was designed to drive, fly, and drive again without interruption and became the second flying car to earn FAA certification. The

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be converted into flight mode in five minutes. You can still see a 1968 model in the Great Gallery of Seattle’s Museum of Flight.

With an airframe that consisted of a Cessna Skymaster plane grafted onto a Ford Pinto, the AVE Mizar seemed doomed from the start. It was scheduled to go into production in 1975 for $18,000, but crashed during a test flight.

More recently, the two-seat Terrafugia Transition takes less than 30 seconds to transform from plane to car and it fits inside a standard garage. The brainchild of five MIT graduates who are also pilots, the Transition is designed to fly up to 500 miles at over 115 mph. The company hopes to offer the Transition to well-heeled early adopters sometime this year for about $300,000.

Advanced Tactics Inc., a small California-based aerospace company, is developing what appears to be a mutant hybrid of a multi-rotor drone and a monster truck. Designed for use by the military, the AT Black Knight Transformer successfully completed its first flight test last April. The modular construction allows the automotive component to be detached, or exchanged for an amphibious hull.

The Slovakian-built AeroMobil 3.0 prototype made its debut at the Pioneers Festival in Vienna last October. The most futuristic looking flying car to date, it

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In addition, Pennsylvania law requires motorists to turn on their headlights anytime their vehicle’s windshield wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to weather conditions. Daytime running lights are not enough. The vehicle’s tail lights must

be on as well. Motorists who do not comply with the law may face a fine of $25, plus associated costs. When driving in times of limited visibility, motorists should keep their headlights on the low beams, especially during heavy snowfall.

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DOWN TO EARTH — The AeroMobil 3.0 flies and drives on premium gas.

features a carbon fiber airframe and swept back wings that employ a variable angle of attack to significantly shorten take-off. On the ground, it burns

premium gas and can be parked in a standard parking space. The entire machine tips the scales at a featherweight 992 lbs.

BACK TO THE FUTURE In 1940, Henry Ford famously predicted: “Mark my word — a combination airplane and motor car is coming. You may smile, but it will come.” History may yet prove Ford right, but most skeptics believe that flying cars are 20 years away, and always will be.

How to Survive a Winter Weather Emergency Keep your cool if you’re stranded in your car Whether you’re driving to your don’t panic. Being hit by a passing car is THE COLD

local supermarket or traveling from International Falls to Winnipeg, temperatures can fall fast and winter storms can be dangerous for those caught unprepared. Motorists should always monitor weather conditions, pay close attention to storm warnings and road reports and trust them.

Heavy snow and ice can trap motorists in their cars but attempting to walk for help in a blizzard can be a deadly decision. Disorientation and confusion come very quickly in heavy blowing snow.

People should remain in their vehicle and wait for help to arrive. Emergency crews can find your vehicle a lot easier than they can find you. Don’t expect to be comfortable. The challenge is to survive until you’re found.

Carry a winter survival kit. This should include a flashlight, batteries, hand/foot warmers, first aid supplies, high-energy snacks, brightly colored cloth or flag, a candle, matches, a cell phone, and a shovel. Don’t forget some kitty litter or sand, which can be used to provide added traction.

If your car breaks down or gets stuck, pull off the road as far as possible and

the greatest danger at this point, so stay put.

Let others know you are in trouble.

Call first responders or AAA to inform them of your location and situation.

Hang a distress flag from your aerial or window. Raise the hood when the snow stops falling.

Run the engine and heater approximately ten minutes of each hour.

Change positions and do minor exercises to maintain body heat.

Use newspapers, road maps, seat covers, floor mats or extra clothing for insulation and warmth. If there are two or more people, huddle together for warmth.

Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by clearing snow from the exhaust pipe and cracking the window for ventilation.

Turn on your inside dome light at night so first responders can spot you.

Never overexert yourself. Avoid shoveling heavy snow or trying to push your car out of a deep snowdrift.

Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Symptoms of frostbite include loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in your fingers, toes, nose and earlobes. Hypothermia symptoms

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If you suspect frostbite or hypothermia, warm the victim’s midtrunk section. Warm the arms and legs last to avoid moving cold blood toward the heart. Avoid giving caffeine (such as coffee or tea) or alcohol to a frostbite or

hypothermia victim. Sugary drinks are better than hot drinks for beating the cold.

Delay your trip if possible in poor driving conditions, and if not, notify others of your plans. If you do become stranded, preparation and knowing how to react are vital to keeping you safe.

GIVE YOUR CAR A CHECK-UP To avoid mechanical breakdowns, have a qualified automotive technician like those in AAA’s Approved Auto Repair program, inspect the brakes, tires, cooling system, windshield wipers, battery, electrical system, lights, emergency flashers, ignition, defroster, and exhaust system.

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