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Vol. 21 No. 5
OHIO/WEST VIRGINIA • HUNTINGTON/PARKERSBURG REGION
Celebrity’s Modern Luxury meets AAA’s Value
SEPT./OCT. 2016
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AAA Insurance Named “Brand of the Year”
Travel | Insurance/Financial | Automotive | Member Savings | AAA.com
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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!
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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 16
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Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection.
Travelers are discovering that a river cruise can be an extraordinary way to experience the world, transforming an ordinary vacation into an eyeopening and life-altering experience. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is renowned for its extraordinary itineraries, one-of-a-kind 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 7.