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KENTUCKY

Vol. 34 No. 9

$100.00 DISCOUNT

FREE RENEWAL

of your Primary Membership

Travel with AAA; get another year of membership & $100 — on us!

VERYONE’S LOOKING for value in whatever they buy these days. And it’s no different when it comes to travel — and your AAA membership. Besides the very well-known benefits of emergency road service and vacation research & routing, your valuable AAA membership offers you access to a wealth of other benefits and services — from substantial discounts at retail establishments to competitive rates on vehicle, home and other insurances to financial services. And now, only during October, the value of AAA membership kicks up yet another notch: When you book & make a deposit on a 7-night (or longer) prepaid air-inclusive vacation from 1 of AAA’s participating travel partners (see box at right), you’ll get a $100.00 per room discount on your vacation PLUS a free 1-year renewal of your Primary AAA Membership per room, by itself a value of up to $49.00! Note that you can travel any time before the end of 2014 — that’s 15 months from now! So, if you take a vacation each summer, here’s your chance to save on 2014’s getaway now! Whether it’s a fun-filled family trip to Florida’s Walt Disney World® or to Universal Orlando® Resort...a romantic cruise in the Caribbean, around Europe

PARTICIPATING TRAVEL PARTNERS

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FOR THIS SUPER VALUE, YOU MUST BOOK & DEPOSIT BY OCT 31, 2013!

or down mid-America’s great riverways...an escorted tour or customized independent travel in the US (including Alaska & Hawaii), Canada, Europe or almost anywhere else in the world — all these and more are available through these participating AAA travel partners: Pleasant Holidays® Trafalgar Insight Vacations Walt Disney World® AAA Member Choice Vacations® Universal Orlando® Resort American Queen Steamboat Company Celebrity Cruises® Disney Cruise Line® Oceania Cruises® Uniworld® There’s a whole world out there just waiting for you to discover and enjoy. Don’t miss this unique money-saving opportunity; offer ends Oct 31. Visit a AAA Travel location near you, call 1-800-354-8761 or visit AAA.com/travel to explore all the vacation possibilities. Restrictions: Not applicable to AAA Featured Vacations departures. Travel must be completed by 12/31/14. Not combinable with any other AAA offer. New bookings only. American Queen Steamboat Company vacations must be booked through Pleasant Holidays. Walt Disney World® vacations must be AAA Vacations® packages. Contact a AAA Travel Agent for complete details and restrictions.

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The AAA Approved Auto Repair Program

Travel | Insurance/Financial | Automotive | Member Savings | AAA.com

AAA INTRODUCES NEW NO COST IDENTITY THEFT PROGRAM

October is Fall Car Care Month and AAA has identified a network of approved repair facilities that include new car dealerships and independent garages. These shops all meet AAA’s strict quality standards and display the AAA logo. When you see the AAA Approved Auto Repair sign, you’ll find highly trained technicians, a wide range of professional repair services and guaranteed workmanship. And while hundreds of repair facilities apply for the AAR rating each year, only about one-third are able to meet AAA’s rigid criteria. AAA ensures the repair facility has the right tools and equipment to provide a wide range of repairs. They must also adopt staff training qualifications and insurance guidelines. Finally, AAA surveys customers about their satisfaction with the facility. The AAR program protects members against repair failure, because all repairs, parts, labor, and components are guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles under normal operating conditions. In addition, AAR shops have agreed to allow AAA to investigate repair service transactions that have been disputed by members and to abide by AAA’s resolution. See page 17 for a list of AAR garages in your area.

General Tours World Traveler has exclusive savings for AAA Visa holders

AAA Members can save up to $1,430 per couple when they book any small group or private tour operated by General Tours World Traveler between now and October 31, 2013 and pay in full using their AAA credit card. This exceptional savings offer is valid for travel through 2014 and only available when you pay in full using the new AAA Member Rewards Visa card. With more than 70 destinations available worldwide, General Tours Worldwide Traveler specializes in small-group tours (never more than 16 guests) to Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America including the Galapagos and Antarctica. These trips are distinguished by premium hotels, resorts & safari camps, attentive service and flexibility, enriching sightseeing and authentic dining. Accompanied by General Tours’ outstanding Trip Leaders, Expedition Teams and Safari Guides, guests enjoy authentic cultural experiences not available to larger groups. They have been a AAA Travel Preferred Partner for 18 years. This exclusive AAA credit card holder offer can also be combined with AAA’s everyday member savings. To book your General Tours World Traveler Vacation call 1.800.552.6679 or visit a AAA travel agent. To apply for the AAA Member Rewards credit card simply log onto AAA.com/creditcard and complete the online application, or for instant authorization, apply in person at any AAA office. For information about the rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of this credit card visit AAA.com/creditcard. This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A.

Set your Sights on Italy Next Year Whether it’s tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain, or climbing the Belltower in Piazza San Marco, Italy is the realm of your dreams. And AAA Member Choice Vacations’ 13-day Italian Vistas is everything you’ve ever dreamed about in an Italian holiday. AAA members who book one of two departures (May 5-17 or Oct. 4-16, 2014) before October 31, 2013 will also receive exclusive member level discounts. (New bookings only, other restrictions apply). SEE PAGE 7

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Hertz introduces 24/7 hourly car rental Car sharing that’s as easy as “Click, Swipe and Go!”

ertz is redefining the car sharing experience with Hertz 24/7, a revolutionary new service available any time, day or night. Hertz On Demand technology provides self-service vehicle access to cars conveniently located in your neighborhood, at the airport, or even near the office. This “self-serve” mobility solution has no membership fees, and customers can pick up a vehicle at one location and drop-off at another. Rent a car by the hour, day or week, with fuel and insurance included, anytime you need. Hertz’s hourly car rental service offers a variety of luxury cars, hybrids, electric cars, even van and truck rentals. All vehicles are smoke free and feature in-car Bluetooth for hands-free communication. Most come equipped with free Hertz Neverlost GPS, and customers can earn Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® Points redeemable for Hertz Rent-A-Car rentals. Enroll online, or by using the Hertz iPhone app to request your access device by mail, or pick it up at your local Hertz location. Once you sign up, get ready for a superfast customer experience powered by a process known as “Click. Swipe. Go!” Just Click on hertz247.com or hertz.com from your mobile device or laptop and complete the simple 24/7 reservation process in minutes. Your car will only be minutes away. Swipe the 24/7 key fob against the reader on the

ANYTIME YOU NEED — Rent a car by the hour, day or week, with fuel and insurance included. windshield to unlock the doors then Go!, after retrieving the keys tethered to the dashboard. Rent spontaneously and sustainably without the commitment, cost and environmental impact of actual car ownership. Hertz 24/7 offers fuel efficient, low-emission car choices with a vast range of clean diesel, hybrid, hybrid SUVs, EPA SmartWay certified and electric vehicles. Hertz estimates that every 24/7 vehicle eliminates about 14 personal vehicles from the road. Hertz 24/7 service is available now with 35,000 vehicles at 1,800 neigh-

borhood and airport locations in the U.S., Europe and Australia. Plans call to increase that number to approximately 500,000 vehicles by 2016, or ten times the size of the current car sharing industry. Hertz is also transforming its locations worldwide in a complete rethinking of what a car rental location and experience should be. The streamlined rental experience eliminates the need to wait in line, and an iPad station lets you research local area information or recharge your mobile devices. New vehicle displays showcase Hertz’s unique

and exciting rentals — such as the new Hertz Dream Car Collection including such legendary models as the Bentley Continental GT, Ferrari F430, and Tesla Model S. It’s all part of their commitment to provide customers with innovative products and services to keep them “Traveling at the Speed of Hertz.” This includes Hertz “Gold Choice”, which lets Gold members keep the car they reserved or choose a different car from the Gold Choice area; and e-Return, with the fastest car rental drop-off. These are all complimentary services for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members, free for AAA members. In addition, AAA members always receive exclusive benefits from Hertz including: • Discounts up to 20% on daily, weekend, weekly and monthly rentals! • Free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® membership and a FREE rental day! • Save 10% when you prepay the fuel and more! • Special member’s only dollars off and upgrade promotions! YOUR KEY TO HERTZ SAVINGS

Your Hertz CDP # is your key to exclusive Hertz savings and benefits. The CDP # is 215, the same as your club code, the three digit number that appears on the front of your membership card.

AAA Member benefit changes

n order to provide the most relevant, comprehensive package of benefits to members, AAA East Central announces the following changes. Effectively immediately, ProtectMyID Essential, an identity theft monitoring service, will be offered free to members. ProtectMyID Essential provides daily monitoring of the member’s Experian credit report, with e-mail alerts any time changes are detected. Identity Theft is a growing problem, and ProtectMyID Essential helps protect members from unauthorized activity. For more details, click on http://www.aaa.com/identitytheft. In addition, AAA East Central will be

Start saving today! Visit AAA.com/prescriptions or call 1-866-AAA-SAVE or visit a pharmacy near you.

phasing out AAA Plus Travel Accident Insurance, which provides AAA Plus members with accident insurance for transportation booked through AAA Travel. It will be discontinued at the end of the member’s current membership year, beginning with October 31, 2013 membership expirations.

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AAA East Central introduces new identity theft program ProtectMyID® Essential is a new, no-cost member benefit Kentucky Official publication of AAA East Central Published monthly (except bimonthly Aug./Sept., Nov./Dec.) by AAA East Central 321 Whittington Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky 40222 USPS 891-900 ISSN 1941-3696 Periodicals Postage Paid at Louisville, Kentucky Postmaster: Send address changes to AAA, Traveler, Kentucky c/o AAA, 321 Whittington Parkway Louisville, KY 40222 Subscription Rate: $1 included in Primary Membership dues. All others: $2/year. Publisher .................................James E. Lehman Managing Editor ................................Roger Boyd Editorial Office 321 Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 582-3311 e-mail: ky-aaatraveler@aaaec.com

AAA EAST CENTRAL Chairman: ................................................Richard S. Hamilton Vice Chairman:....................................... James E. Broome, Jr. Vice Chairman:....................................... Douglas W. Caldwell Vice Chairman:.........................................Mary Lynn Laughlin Vice Chairman:.................................... Martha Hartle Munsch OFFICERS: President: ....................................................James E. Lehman Treasurer & CFO: ............................................Michael R. Pratt Secretary: ................................................ Robert H. Compton GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS James E. Broome, Jr., Steve D. Bullock**, Douglas W. Caldwell, Charles O. Casto, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Jon E. Denney, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, Pamela C. Fritz, Richard S. Hamilton, James H. Kanicki, Mary Lynn Laughlin, Richard D. Linderman**, William Duff McCrady, James M. McDonnell, Thomas V. McKernan Jr., Martha Hartle Munsch, Gary K. Munsie** KENTUCKY REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman .............................................Dan Ray Clagett Vice-Chairman .......................................Gary K. Munsie Robert S. Allison**, Kurt Broecker**, James E. Broome, Carolle Jones Clay, Bart Doerhoefer, Elizabeth Hughes, James M. McDonnell, Dennis Newberry**, Bruce J. Roth**, Robert Royer**, Tuck Tinsley, III, Jack Wilson** *ex officio **emeritus directors

By Richard Hamilton Chairman, AAA East Central dentity theft is a crime that victimizes people of all ages and from all walks of life. It not only robs you of your money, but of your privacy and your personal information. One of America’s fastest-growing crimes, identity theft has ranked number one on the Federal Trade Commission’s list of complaints for 13 years in a row. According to a study by Javelin Strategy & Research, in 2012 identity fraud incidents increased by more than one million victims. The study pinpointed 12.6 million identity theft victims in the U.S., or one every 3 seconds. In all, criminals stole more than $21 billion. Identity thieves are relentless in their pursuit of your most private information but now, AAA East Central members have a new tool to protect themselves. It’s a new, no cost benefit that enhances AAA’s mission of providing safety, security and peace of mind. Available exclusively for AAA members ProtectMyID® helps you go beyond what you could ever do on your own for effective identity theft protection. AAA’s Protect MyID® comes with two options: ProtectMyID® Essential, a completely free version that is included in your membership, and ProtectMyID® Deluxe, available to members at just $8.95 per month. Comparable to plans costing $7.95 per month, ProtectMyID® Essential includes these important features: • Daily Credit Monitoring of your Experian® Report — Your credit report is monitored daily to detect key changes.

Richard Hamilton • Email Alerts — Receive email alerts when key changes are detected on your credit report. If no changes are detected, you’ll be sent a monthly all-clear email. • Dedicated Fraud Resolution Support — Highly-trained agents are available to walk you through each step of resolving identity theft—from beginning to end. • Lost Wallet Card Protection — Securely store your debit and medical card numbers in one safe place. If your wallet is lost or stolen, it only takes a single call to a ProtectMyID® agent for assistance in canceling and replacing your cards. In addition, ProtectMyID® Essential also provides AAA Premier members with $10,000 in no cost identity theft insurance.

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New AAA Top Destinations Guides

BRANCH OFFICES Downtown 445 East Market Street .........................................502-581-0665 Shively 1805 Rockford Lane............................................. 502-449-2529 Fern Valley 3614 Fern Valley Road ......................................... 502-964-3787 Elizabethtown 2914 Ring Road................................................... 270-765-4109 800-813-7284 Owensboro 1600 Frederica Street ...........................................270-683-8034 800-974-1872 Paducah 2909 James Sanders Boulevard ............................270-443-6478 866-764-4666 Bowling Green 1770 Scottsville Road ..........................................270-781-7235 877-506-0057 Emergency Road Service ONLY (Louisville area): 423-8222 Auto Travel Information (Louisville area): 582-2326 Membership Information (Louisville area): 423-5733 Insurance information: 582-3311 or 800-727-2552 Travel Agency information: 800-727-2552

t’s now easier than ever for AAA members to plan memorable travel experiences and activities, thanks to AAA’s new Top Destinations digital travel guides. Available via a recent update to the iPad version of the free AAA Mobile App, the guides give travelers a fast, fun way to plan their visits to popular destinations. “These informative, interactive guides provide valuable time- and vacation-saving insight from AAA’s travel experts,” said Jim Lehman, president, AAA East Central. “They pinpoint the very best things to see and do at member-preferred destinations and enable users to make the most of their visits to these locations.” The guides also make the most of AAA’s mapping expertise, allowing users to switch back and forth from pages to map views. Top Destinations guides are available for several popular U.S. cities including Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Orlando, San Diego and Tampa, with more titles underway. The guides are loaded with

In Kentucky, where no club office is available, call 800-727-2552 or visit AAA.com. For advertising information, contact: Leah Koch • Regional Sales Manager H&A Media Group 402- 592-5000, ext 472 Lkoch@hamediagroup.com Copyright ©2013 by AAA East Central. Publication of an advertisement in the AAA Traveler does not constitute an endorsement of the product or service by the AAA Traveler or by AAA East Central, except in the case of products and services which are being offered by AAA East Central.

enlargeable photos, colorful maps, insider details and listings for places to stay, dine and play. Users can save their favorites to a ‘trunk’ for later reference and itinerary planning, or they can share ideas through social media like Facebook and Twitter. Travelers can learn about AAA’s Top Destinations travel guides at AAA.com/mobile and download it from the iTunes Store. Everyone who downloads the free app to their iPad or iPad mini can access sample sections of the Top Destinations guides, and those who complete a one-time AAA member registration can access the full versions.

ProtectMyID® Deluxe, which compares with products retailing for $22.90 per month, adds an extra level of protection with these advanced tools: • Comprehensive Daily Monitoring — Checks all three national credit bureaus—Experian, Equifax® and TransUnion® for new credit cards, loans, delinquent payments and more. • Experian Credit Report and Score — Lets you review your personal credit information to catch inaccuracies, potential fraud and suspicious activity even sooner. • ChildSecureSM — Closely monitors children’s personal information, and alerts you if someone applies for credit or opens credit accounts in their names. • Internet Scan — Conducts confidential, daily scans on illegal websites and chat rooms searching for signs that your identity is exposed. • Identity Theft Insurance — $1 million identity theft insurance. Once thieves have your personal information they can use it to empty your bank account, take loans, obtain credit cards in your name, or conceal criminal activities. An identity theftmonitoring program is an essential step in protecting yourself and your family. AAA’s ProtectMyID® can help catch identity theft when it happens and help you restore your credit and your good name. To register for your free subscription to ProtectMyID® Essential, or to upgrade to ProtectMyID® Deluxe at a special members-only price of just $8.95 a month, simply go to AAA.com/ ProtectMyID or call 1.877.440.6943.

Insta-Quote battery pricing from AAA

If your battery is failing you AAA Battery Service offers an easy solution to your mobility problems. AAA Battery Service provides convenient mobile battery testing on the roadside, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. The diagnostic service confirms whether your battery will hold a charge or if the problem lies deeper in the electrical system. Best of all, the service is free to AAA members. Worried about what size battery you need or how much it will cost? Our Insta-Quote battery price calculator on AAA.com will give you a price for your vehicle’s battery before requesting service. Just select make, model and year of your vehicle and the engine size and click “Request a Quote”. Prices displayed include the $25.00 member discount. And each AAA Battery is covered by an unprecedented nationwide 72-month warranty with a 36-month free replacement warranty on AAA branded batteries. Over one million AAA members have already enjoyed the convenience of having a AAA Battery delivered and installed on the spot.

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Avoiding common and costly life insurance mistakes Changes in relationships can impact the status of your beneficiary

ife insurance is one of the best sources of financial security for loved ones left behind after a death. One of the most important details of any life insurance policy is naming the beneficiary/beneficiaries for the policy. The beneficiary is the person(s) you wish to receive the proceeds from the policy upon your death. Believe it or not, there are some people that purchase their life insurance policy and neglect to select a beneficiary or never revisit the policy as life changes. You can save your loved ones a lot of time, money, and trouble by carefully selecting a beneficiary for your life insurance policy and making sure that information is kept applicable to your present situation. Most people don’t like to have conversations about anything involving death, but a possibly awkward conversation now can save your beneficiary the frustration and time of hunting down the information during what will already be a very difficult time for them. Here are three things you can do to avoid some of the most common and costly beneficiary mistakes:

Revisit the policy

Life is constantly in motion. Sometimes this motion doesn’t affect the relationships a person has, but

sion and legal challenges that can tie up the money or cause the omission of someone you wanted included. You want to be specific when naming a beneficiary. So, use the given name and not generic terms like child, parent, wife, or sibling.

Be cautious

STICK WITH THE PLAN — People often forget to revisit their insurance policies as life changes. more often than not it does. If relationship changes have an impact on the beneficiary you’ve selected, then the life insurance must be updated accordingly. And, we aren’t just talking about obvious deaths, divorces, births, or marriages. For example, if your children were underage when you first obtained your life insurance policy, then you might have established a guardian or trust. Once the children reach adulthood, it might make better

Some people name themselves or their estate as the beneficiary. This means that the life insurance benefit will go directly to their estate. However, naming yourself or your estate can leave the benefit subject to taxation and enable creditors to seize it for unpaid bills. Remember, if you have any questions, concerns, or doubts about your beneficiary designation, then you can always consult your tax advisor or attorney.

sense to name them directly as beneficiaries. Another example would be if a beneficiary is now elderly or no longer mentally competent. In such cases, it might make better sense to name an alternative beneficiary and make the appropriate provisions in your will to care for the previous beneficiary.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Trust AAA to steer you right on all your current and future Auto, Home and Life insurance needs. Combining your coverage with one insurance company could make a significant difference in your premium. Call 800.727.2552, or visit AAA. com/ insurance for more information or to schedule a comprehensive Insurance review. AAA – your trusted insurance advisor.

Be specific

Being vague in an attempt to avoid a hard decision, conflict, or the need to revisit the policy can result in confu-

Newly revamped cruise ship lets the Sunshine in Carnival Destiny changes everything — including the name

ruise lines need to continually update their fleets to ensure existing ships match the stateof-the-art standards of their newer siblings. Sometimes these changes amount to little more than new carpet and drapes, or a refresh around the pool area. In the case of Carnival Destiny they decided to change everything, including the name. Launched in 1995, the world’s first 100,000-plus-ton cruise ship was a forerunner of a new class of grand-scale vessels. Now Destiny has a whole new destiny so to speak. The 3,006-passenger ship recently underwent a $155 million makeover morphing Carnival Destiny into Carnival Sunshine during a 49-day dry dock in Italy. The refit includes a radically reconfigured layout, the addition of a partial deck, the expansion of two other decks and 182 new cabins. Sunshine emerged in May with all of the elements of Carnival’s ground breaking Fun Ship 2.0 program, and several exciting new features all her own. Top-deck amenities include Serenity, a spectacular three-level adults-only retreat — the largest in the Carnival fleet — featuring a pool, waterfall, and magnificent sea views. WaterWorks is an all-new water park where you can zip down five different slides and have a splash-tastic time with 40 different interactive water fea-

EXTREME MAKEOVER — Carnival Sunshine has undergone a total makeover from bow to stern. tures, including a 300-gallon drenching bucket in the SplashZone kids’ water play area. Speedway Splash lets you slip slide away in dual, side-by-side 235-foot-long slides with racers’ times displayed on a scoreboard and special lighting effects that add to the adventure. The enclosed 334-foot-long Twister — Carnival’s longest slide — features a crystal clear turn that extends out over the edge of the ship. Diners will discover a tantalizing array of culinary choices. Ji Ji Asian Kitchen serves a diverse menu of deli-

cacies from the Far East, while Food Network star Guy Fieri grills his amazing hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries at Guy’s Burger Joint. Fahrenheit 555 is a classic American steakhouse with all the ambiance of a pre-war supper club. The Havana Bar pays homage to Cuba’s storied nightlife with palm trees, elegant archways, and vibrant tile work, along with floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic ocean vistas. By day, a casual gathering spot, at night, it transforms into a Cuban-inspired club with a cool Latin vibe. Alchemy Bar is a vintage-themed

cocktail “pharmacy.” Professional mixologists will “prescribe” concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients, or guests’ can create their own custom cocktails. Carnival Sunshine’s Limelight Lounge is home to the Punchliner Comedy Club Presented by George Lopez. A lineup of established and upand-coming comic talent is showcased in partnership with the popular TV personality who serves as Carnival’s “curator of comedy” In November, Carnival Sunshine will reposition from the Mediterranean to New Orleans, for a winter schedule of seven-day Caribbean cruises from the Big Easy through April 2014. Carnival Sunshine will then shift to Port Canaveral, Florida, for year-round five- to eight-day Caribbean departures beginning in April 2014.

DIVE IN

Carnival’s Seaside Theatre features a poolside 270-square-foot high-tech LED screen offering nightly “Dive In Movies” along with a variety of concerts, and sporting events in the fresh sea air. FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please see your AAA Departures Guide or AAA.com/cruises for special values on Carnival Cruise vacations.

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Member Benefits • Exclusive Offers

1-800-354-8761 • AAA.com/travel

HISTORY & TIMELESS BEAUTY WHEREVER YOU LOOK...

13 days, 21 meals, 4 “moments,” 1 amazing rate!

Italian Vistas Ciao, Italia! There’s time to practice your “Hello, Italy!” before embarking on this 13-day vacation that has everything you’d ever want in a trip to this enchanting land — and then some, namely an exclusive AAA experience called “Dine with the Tenors” and exclusive AAA member savings of up to $650.00 per room. (But, be warned: There’s much less time to lock in these great savings!) Once you’re in Italy, you’ll find yourself saying ciao to a variety of memorable vistas — urban and rural, ancient and modern, simple and sophisticated, sacred and secular... and all uniquely Italian in flavor, style and attitude. After seeing everything there is to see on this amazingly comprehensive escorted tour, you’ll understand exactly why it’s called “Italian Vistas.” With time-limited member-only savings of up to $650.00 per room (see call-out below), you’ll see lots more for lots less! We’ve taken a very popular tried-&-true itinerary and “amped it up” to include 4 extraspecial travel “moments” that you’d have to research and add on at your own expense and effort. Among them are guided visits to St Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City’s museums, which house not only one of the world’s greatest art collections but also the incomparable Sistine Chapel. Follow a local expert on an in-depth 3-hour tour (admissions & headphones included!). AAA Exclusive: Indulge in a hearty traditional 4-course dinner complete with wine at a very popular restaurant in Rome. As you enjoy the delicious tastes of Italy, you’ll be serenaded with favorite arias from the best-loved operas. It’s a lively, funfilled

AAA MEMBER SAVINGS NOW THROUGH 10/31/13: • PREMIER ........ $650.00 • PLUS ....................$600.00 • BASIC ....................... $550.00

evening and an engaging immersion into Italian culture. After dinner (gratuities included!), embark on an enchanting “Rome by Night” tour. The Eternal City’s famous landmarks (Colosseum, Forum, Emannuel Monument and others) illuminated against the night sky are an unforgettable sight! But, to assist your memory, you’ll receive a souvenir opera CD (1 per couple & 1 per single). Near stunning Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast, seek out a charming little town blessed by mountain breezes and sea air to visit a dried-pasta factory. Learn about the art of pasta making and then savor a dinner featuring this delicous culinary treasure in the factory’s very own restaurant. Buon appetito! Yet another unforgettable “moment” awaits in a tiny town atop one of the picturesque hills surrounding Florence. Enjoy an after-hours visit to a 14th-century monastery before sitting down to a family-style feast of traditional Tuscan dishes and local wines (live entertainment & service gratuities included!). Last but not least among the 4 travel “moments” is a serenaded gondola cruise in Venice! Partake in one of the world’s most famous travel experiences — la serinìssima. Board this elegant watercraft and sip a flute of Prosecco, enjoying the melodic voice of your gondolier as he navigates along the Venetian canals. “Italian Vistas” features relaxing multiple-night stays in Rome (3), Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast (2), Florence (2), Venice (2) and Stresa in the Lakes District (2). After a welcome dinner in Rome the first night, discover the city’s Classical and Christian treasures on a locally guided tour. Enjoy an in-depth visit of the Colosseum. Then take a full day on your own to explore whatever strikes your fancy; your tour PER ROOM

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Italian Vistas

2 departures in 2014!

manager will be available to offer suggestions. Journey south to the brilliant Bay of Naples. Soak in 2,000 years of history during your exploration of the excavated ruins of Pompeii. In the resort town of Sorrento, see a demonstration of wood inlaying by local artisans. A very scenic boat ride takes you to the enchanting, stylish and dramatic isle of Capri. Take a panoramic ride to its highest town, then enjoy Capri town's chic boutiques, lush vegetation and outdoor cafes before returning to the mainland for your dinner experience at a pasta-making facility. Traverse Tuscany’s picturesque vineyards and olive groves on the way to Florence, “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance,” to see Michelangelo’s magnificent “David” at the Academy Gallery. Enjoy a Diner’s Choice night — an included dinner of your choice from a “menu” of great restaurants. Visit a family-owned leather shop to learn traditional techniques in leather making and a gold shop for an informative explanation of Florentine gold. Tour the city’s architectural landmarks, including the Piazza del Duomo. In the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa you might choose, as most visitors do, to stage a photo of yourself holding up the famous Leaning Tower! Sure, it’s corny and cliché, but it’s almost irresistible...and fun! A special stop is made at a Tuscan winery & farm for a lunch of local specialties and wines. Then cross the Appenine Mountains to Venice. Cruise to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration before returning to St Mark’s Square for a tour of the Basilica, Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs. In Verona, stroll the streets that served as the backdrop for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. At Stresa, in the breathtaking Lakes District, admire the gorgeous views of Lago Maggiore. Cross over the border into Switzerland

to the picturesque lakeside resort of Locarno for its views, shopping and cafes. Cruise to Isola dei Pescatori, one of the scenic Borromean Islands, for a farewell dinner surrounded by beautiful scenery. This magnificent adventure features visits to 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Rome, Pompeii, Florence, Pisa, Venice and Verona! Because this is such a popular package, we’re offering 2 departures:

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2 VACATIONS IN 1

New Orleans

Western Caribbean

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

8-DAY / 7-NIGHT CRUISE

City tour, including Katrinaimpacted sites

Serenade of the Seas

Mississippi River cruise on the steamboat Natchez Louisiana swampboat tour Mardi Gras World Demonstration & dinner at the N.O. School of Cooking

$25.00 per person onboard credit Cozumel, Mexico George Town, Grand Cayman Falmouth, Jamaica 3 full days at sea

MARCH 27–APRIL 5 • AAA MEMBER RATE: from $1,499 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel/pier transfers, 2-night hotel accommodations/taxes/service charge/baggage handling (1 piece per person), 5 meals (on land), cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government fees and services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met). Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Visit AAA.com/travel for more details. Ask about available add-on airfare.

May 5-17 or Oct 4-16 AAA Member Rate: $5,564 Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Louisville-Rome, Milan-Louisville), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations/taxes/ service charges/baggage handling (1 piece per person), 21 meals, air taxes & fees/surcharges, in-Italy tour director. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/GoItaly for more details.

&Folk Tour

Irish Pub Sláinte! Cheers!

APRIL 25–MAY 4 • AAA MEMBER RATE $1,499 Tour Dublin: St Stephen’s Green, Georgian squares, O’Connell Street, Famine Memorial & more. Visit the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a pint of Ireland’s beverage. • Meet the owners of a working beef/sheep/horse farm. Enjoy tea & scones and learn about country living. • Tour medieval Kilkenny, then explore it some more on your own. • Visit the House of Waterford Crystal; watch craftsmen transform molten glass into elegant tableware. • Climb Blarney Castle’s ramparts to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.” • Browse or shop at Blarney Woolen Mills...or visit a pub instead! • Circumnavigate the spectacularly scenic Dingle Peninsula and sample the local brew at Dingle Brewing Company. • Sit down to dinner & traditional entertainment (including step-dancing) in Kate Kearney’s Cottage in Killarney. • Ferry across the Shannon to view the Cliffs of Moher. • Stop in Galway on the way to Connemara’s hills, lakes and open country. • Overnight in attractive Westport. • Cross over to Achill Island and see the Deserted Village (remains of stone cottages abandoned around the time of the Famine). • Tour Kilbeggan Distillery and enjoy an Irish coffee. • Enjoy storytelling at Dublin’s oldest pub, the Brazen Head. • Spend a day on your own in Dublin, utilizing your included vouchers for an open-top bus tour and a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery. 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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Rates are per person, are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation from the Louisville 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.

Kentuckiana Christmas

Nov 21 • AAA Member Rate: $95 Travel with AAA to Jeffersonville IN — the “Sunny Side of Louisville” — for a visit to Walnut Ridge Garden Center to see & shop in their festive holiday wonderland of goodies! Stroll through their large display of Christmas tree and holiday decorations. Enjoy a fun demonstration called “Making Holiday Decorating Simple.” Lunch is included at fabulous Buck’s on Ormsby, in the heart of Old Louisville. After lunch, our adventure continues with a visit to the world-renowned Galt House Hotel and the fabulous one-of-a-kind annual holiday extravaganza, KaLightoscope Christmas! 1 meal.

Myrtle Beach Christmas

Dec 1-6 • AAA Member Rate: $1,049 This special departure will surely put you in a festive mood to start off the holiday season! Travel with AAA to Myrtle Beach SC for 3 nights at the beach; enjoy time for shopping and nonstop fun. Take in the holiday show at the fabulous Alabama Theatre as well as the “Christmas on Ice” show and the synchronized lighting & music

of Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Light Show. Do a little holiday shopping and prepare to be “wowed” at the Holiday Tea and Festival of Trees at Ripley’s Aquarium. Shopping and overnight in Pigeon Forge on the return trip to Louisville. 8 meals.

Rosemary Clooney Holiday

Dec 12 • AAA Member Rate: $95 Come on-a Rosie’s House with AAA for a holiday visit to the Augusta KY home of legendary singer and screen actress Rosemary Clooney. Tour her holiday-festooned 1840-era home and view the world’s largest collection of “White Christmas” memorabilia. Enjoy a delicious lunch at quaint Parkview Country Inn. Later, journey to the nearby childhood hometown of Rosemary Clooney — Maysville KY. Hear the story of how it all began and visit this adorable little town. This will truly have you dreaming of a white Christmas! 1 meal.

Eagle Watching Weekend

Jan 11-12 • AAA Member Rate: $335 This is a nature lover’s dream come true! Scenic Kentucky Dam Village in western KY offers a

unique opportunity to observe and learn about bald eagles. Cruise the lake on an impressive excursion yacht with indoor climate-controlled decks as you learn about our national symbol and other wildlife. Also included is a live “Birds of Prey” program, a visit to the Paducah Quilt Museum and a meal at the famous Patti’s 1880’s Settlement restaurant in nearby Grand Rivers (no visit to the area would be complete without it!). 4 meals. COURTESY OF KY STATE PARKS

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Yellowstone in Winter Begin in SALT LAKE CITY UT; see Temple Square and witness the awesome power of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting). Travel to WEST YELLOWSTONE MT, gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Ride private vintage snowcoaches (heated!) to see Firehole Falls, Old Faithful and wildlife. Drive through majestic Grand Teton National Park to JACKSON HOLE WY, where you may choose to ride a sleigh through the National Elk Refuge and visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art or, for an additional fee, opt for a Granite Hot Springs snowmobile tour (bring a swimsuit!). Drive through Snake River Canyon and visit Utah Olympic Park before heading home.

Feb 1-6 • AAA Member Rate: $2,085 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Louisville–Salt Lake City), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, luggage handling (1 bag per person), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing & admissions (as indicated), 9 meals, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met), taxes, gratuities for guide & driver. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.

Jackson Hole Snowmobile Adventure Package

The only thing that can beat the exhilaration of snowmobiling is snowmobiling through the splendor of America’s mountain West at Jackson Hole WY! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned snowmobiler, this package is for lovers of adventure and natural beauty. Start in the Gros Ventre Mountain Range — a great opportunity to view wildlife. Follow trails framing Jackson Hole Valley and enjoy incredible views of the Tetons. Along the way, sightings of elk, deer, moose, coyote and bighorn sheep are common. Travel through Grand Teton National Park on your way to a full day of snowcoach touring in Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy all that Jackson Hole has to offer on your own for a day. Then head into the Wyoming Range for unforgettable scenery and exciting rides. Bring a swimsuit, because you’re in for a treat — a full-day snowmobile adventure with Granite Hot Springs as your destination. After an easy 11-mile groomed Forest Service trail, soak in the 106-degree natural hot spring waters and enjoying a poolside BBQ, all the while surrounded by snowcovered mountains. It’s an experience to remember!

Feb 15-21 • AAA Member Rate: $1,865

Rate is per person (double occupancy),is subject to availability and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers,accommodations,10 meals,entrance fees (national parks/attractions/activities), 3 days of guided snowmobile touring with instruction, all necessary equipment (helmet, gloves, snowsuit, boots, etc), 1-day guided snowcoach tour of Yellowstone National Park, tips for bellmen & included meals. Minimum age to operate a snowmobile in the National Forest is 14; must be accompanied by a parent. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.

AAA MEMBERS: BOOK BY 10/31 AND TAKE $200 OFF!

Discover Britain’s horticultural heritage on a journey featuring dinnner with representatives of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the Chelsea Flower Show (on RHS-members-only day), Hampton Court Palace & its gardens, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Windsor Castle and an exclusive gala dinner at the RHS flagship garden at Wisley. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Half-day city tour including views of Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Changing of the Guard (if scheduled) A briefing on planning the best use of your time at the Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea “Diner’s Choice”: Choose a spot perfect for you one night from a “menu” of London’s great restaurants Free time to explore London’s endless offerings — theaters, museums, galleries, parks, etc

May 17-24 • AAA Member Rate: $4,399 Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Louisville-London), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations/taxes/service charges/baggage handling (1 piece per person), 9 meals, air taxes & fees/surcharges. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more details.

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Be a snowbird & escape winter for up to a month: Rent a furnished Florida “nest” for you, your family and / or your friends! 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 up 28 nights (Saturday-toSaturday weeks) in January, February or March 2014. AAA Travel has just what you need — 1- to 4-week Saturdayto-Saturday rental 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 canoe/kayak paddling on 53 Blueways trails, exploring 5 national wildllife refuges and discovering prime birding opportunities. There are more than 70 parks & preserves, 16 golf courses and numerous annual sporting events and recreational facilities. Cultural HOME

Image representative of available homes. No 2 homes are identical, but styles & amenities are similar. pursuits include visual arts, theater, dance and music (Port Charlotte is home to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra). It’s no wonder Money magazine called Port Charlotte 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

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4137 Library St ............................1/4–1/11 (1 week) ............... $1,349 18146 Brazil Ave ........................ 1/4–1/18 (2 weeks) .............. $2,141 1198 Dewhurst St ....................... 1/4–2/1 (4 weeks) ............... $3,896 18106 Lake Worth Blvd ............. 2/1–2/15 (2 weeks) .............. $3,003 18130 Lake Worth Blvd ............. 2/1–2/15 (2 weeks) .............. $2,743

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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 your 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 for each bedroom). 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...and slipping into a soothing pool after dining on your patio instead. With AAA’s help, you can look forward to winter this year; contact a AAA travel agent now! 2014 RENTAL PERIOD

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18239 Temple Ave ...................... 2/1–3/1 (4 weeks) ............... $5,239 18211 Brazil Ave ........................ 3/1–3/29 (4 weeks) .............. $5,756 22491 Cezane ............................ 3/1–3/29 (4 weeks) .............. $5,377 18106 Lake Worth Blvd ..............3/8–3/22 2 weeks) ............... $3,071 4249 Flamingo Blvd .................. 3/29–4/12 (2 weeks) ............. $2,486

Rates vary by home selected, are subject to availability at time of booking and include accommodations, taxes & fees and pool heating fee. Visit AAA.com/HomeRentals.

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In-stateroom fruit basket on arrival In-stateroom Domaine Chandon sparkling wine on arrival In-stateroom chocolate-covered strawberries on arrival 6-piece petit-fours at turndown on your second evening Priority tender & debarkation

Celebrity and AAA present a unique 11-night springtime cruise from Harwich, England, to Copenhagen, Denmark, with visits to:

Priority check-in $50.00 shipboard credit per stateroom Dinner in an onboard specialty restaurant (1 evening, 2 guests per stateroom) 24 / 7 member care assistance 48-hour best-price guarantee

Indulge in the comfort & conveniences of a veranda stateroom (choose standard or Concierge Class) — a private sanctuary where you’ll enjoy both indoor and outdoor space. Relax in the spacious lounge or step outside to linger over morning coffee or wonder at evening sunsets. Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes veranda-stateroom cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, Celebrity VIP amenities (in-stateroom fruit basket on arrival, in-stateroom sparkling wine on arrival, in-stateroom chocolate-covered strawberries on arrival, 6-piece petit-fours at turndown on second evening, priority tender & debarkation), AAA Vacations® amenities (priority check-in, $50 shipboard credit per stateroom), AAA Member Exclusives (24 / 7 member care assistance, 48-hour best-price guarantee), government taxes and port charges. Ship’s registry: Malta. Visit AAA.com/travel for itinerary. Ask about available add-on airfare and transfers.

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Spectacular South Africa AAA MEMBER BENEFIT SAVE $200.00 PER PERSON

APRIL 24–MAY 9 INCLUDES AAA TOUR MANAGER WITH YOU THROUGHOUT AFRICA! 28 MEALS AAA MEMBER RATE $8,439

Johannesburg • Soweto • Blyde River Canyon • 3 Rondavels • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • Kruger National Park • Port Elizabeth • Knysna • Oudtshoorn • Stellenbosch • Cape Winelands • Cape Town • Victoria Falls • Zambezi Cruise Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability and includes roundtrip flights from Louisville, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, sightseeing per itinerary, accommodations, in-country guide, meals as indicated, government taxes/fees and AAA Tour Manager (if minimumparticipation goal is met). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/GoAfrica for complete itinerary and important pre-travel information. AAA Member Choice Vacations© door-to-door transfer service not available on this departure.

to the GLACIERS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

April 24–May 14 • AAA Member Rate: $9,439 This “Oz-some” tour features a AAA Tour Manager with you all the while you’re Down Under to ensure & enhance your enjoyment. And there’s a AAA exclusive in Cairns – an evening of entertainment, delicious cuisine and storytelling that brings Aboriginal Dreamtime legends to life. See more. Do more. Meet Aborigines, visit a koala sanctuary, ride a rainforest canopy gondola cableway, view a sheep shearing. Experience unique dining “in the bush” with entertainment under the stars, on a Sydney Harbour cruise and with a NZ family in their home. Plus more! Highlights of this 17-night once-in-a-lifetime adventure include Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Mt Cook National Park. Visit AAA.com/GoAustralia for details.

AAA MEMBER BENEFIT: $50.00 OFF PER PERSON Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Louisville to Sydney to Christchurch to Louisville), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person), taxes/gratuities for included features, sightseeing per itinerary, 30 meals, tour guide in Australia & New Zealand and services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation level is met). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; see your travel agent for details. AAA Member Choice Vacations® door-to-door transfer service is not available on this departure.

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AAA Discounts & Rewards is whole new way to save Savings that pay for the cost of your membership

he savings are sensational at AAA Discounts & Rewards. Save on everything from shopping and dining, to attractions, travel and even prescription medications. Get discounts. Earn rewards. Discover great deals on the names you want and the products you need — all at unbeatable prices. It’s just one of the many perks of AAA membership. AAA Discounts & Rewards is an innovative new shopping experience on AAA.com featuring deep discounts, limited-time offers and everyday savings on dining, electronics, home, apparel, entertainment, pet care and more, from approximately 30,000 participating merchants nationwide — including national chains like Kohl’s, Macy’s, Best Buy, The Gap and The Home Depot. Now you can also find the latest travel deals through AAA Discounts & Rewards. From cruises to tour packages to lodging, there’s a wide variety of offers available for your next getaway. AAA is able to leverage the purchasing power of millions of members in return for big savings from merchants who want your business. The AAA Discounts & Rewards shopping portal at AAA.com/discounts features an intuitive, easy-to-navigate interface to help you find exactly what you are looking for with just few simple clicks. Check out some of the limited-time offers, or customize your shopping experience to receive weekly Perk Alerts featuring our

earn 50% more WOWPoints on each purchase — even when you’re redeeming WOWPoints. Now that’s rewarding!

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PREPARE TO BE WOWED — Save serious cash and earn WOWPoints at AAA Discounts & Rewards. top offers to help you take advantage of our best deals. Over time Perk Alerts will become more targeted and tailored to your needs.

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In addition to discount offers, you’ll earn reward points to redeem for extra savings. WOWPoints are AAA’s online reward points — just like the loyalty points you get from credit cards or air-

lines. 100 WOWPoints always equals $1 and your points never expire as long as you are a AAA member! Redeem them at checkout and receive cash back for your purchase.

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Look for special offers that earn you 3X, 6X, even 10X the WOWPoints. Earn 5,000 WOWPoints in one calendar year and receive 5 STAR Status. You’ll

In addition to saving with over 30,000 online retailers, AAA members can also show their AAA membership card at over 100,000 participating store locations. No fumbling for coupons or searching for lost flyers — all you have to do is show your AAA membership card and save! And remember to download the free AAA Mobile app for places to save, wherever you go. AAA East Central members can access the AAA Discounts & Rewards page from AAA.com/discounts. Feel free to browse through all the offers, however, you must register at the time of transaction. Registration is completely free — a valid AAA membership and email address are all you need. Don’t wait any longer. Register online at AAA.com/discounts. Then shop, save and earn on national and local brands, movie and attraction tickets, restaurants and retailers.

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A Las Vegas vacation is never a gamble Vegas rocks with a jackpot of new entertainment and attractions

hy roll the dice on another destination when you can pack an entire year’s worth of fun into one long weekend? Las Vegas entertainment includes Broadway-caliber productions, superstar performers and unique-to-Vegas production shows. Whether it’s the hottest headliner, or a trendy nightclub, there’s always something going on in the Entertainment Capital of the World. Rock of Ages at the Venetian takes us back to a time when big hair and spandex posed the greatest threats to our national security. Set in 1987, it’s the story of a young couple chasing their dreams of stardom on the Sunset Strip. Patrons can hold up battery-operated “lighters” and sing along with arena rock favorites like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” and “Don’t Stop Believin.” Country Music’s first couple — Tim McGraw and Faith Hill — have extended their limited engagement Soul2Soul tour at the intimate 1,815seat Venetian Theatre. The show will open on Oct. 25- 26 and cover 10 select weekends through April 2014. Cirque du Soleil’s ethereal combination of athleticism and special effects performs at eight Vegas venues. Zarkana, their newest show at ARIA

MAKING A SPLASH — Le Rêve was voted Best Show in Las Vegas in 2012. Resort & Casino, blends circus arts with rock music. Audiences will be taken on a surreal journey to a circus populated by strange, off-the-wall characters and death defying stunts. The story revolves around Zark, a magician who has lost his powers and Lia, his former assistant and muse. The show’s finale features 15 artistes performing a banquine, a visually stunning display of acrobatic fantasy. Absinthe is the acclaimed acro-cab-

aret variety show performed in the round at Caesars Palace. A raucous blend of vaudeville, carnival sideshow and spectacle, audiences are treated to mesmerizing feats of strength and agility while seated so close they can see every bead of sweat on the performers. Master of ceremonies Gazillionaire mixes some old time burlesque into this outlandish, adults-only show. From a thrilling high-dive to a submerged tango, Wynn Las Vegas’

breathtaking Le Rêve (The Dream) is Cirque du Soleil meets Esther Williams’ Million Dollar Mermaid in an eerie underwater ballet. The show’s provocative choreography features aerial acrobatics, and elaborate special effects. Certified scuba divers can now experience the show from a whole new perspective — underwater in the vast depths of the Aqua Theater’s 1.1 million gallon pool. The Fremont Street Experience, located in downtown Las Vegas, blends vintage Las Vegas neon with high-tech light and sound and live entertainment. The Viva Vision canopy and light show spans the length of five football fields and towers 90 feet above the ground. It features more than 12 million LED modules and a 555,000-watt sound system. Coming this fall, thrill seekers can fly beneath the canopy on Slotzilla, a zip-line that launches from an enormous slot machine.

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Let Cancun be your place in the sun An oasis of flawless beaches and fabulous attractions

ancun could best be described as a beach with an island in the middle. Centuries ago, Mayan emperors traveled here to get some R&R. Today, this cosmopolitan resort perched on the limestone shelf of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is among the premier vacation spots on the planet. Luxury hotels line the Hotel Zone, a seahorse-shaped oasis connected by two causeways and flanked by the tranquil Nichupte Lagoon and the restless Caribbean Sea. People watchers can take a stroll on the Malecón Américas a palm-fringed promenade hugging the shoreline. Cancun’s twelve miles of beach are celebrated for their turquoise waters and powdery white sand. All are open to the public and anyone with the inclination can walk from one end to the other. You can either hike along the northern shore by the calm waters of Bahia de Mujeres, or follow the Caribbean Sea on the eastern shore. The sand here is like talcum powder and surprisingly cool, thanks to a limestone composition that doesn’t hold the heat. Playa Ballenas is the magnificent white beach that established Cancun’s reputation as a resort, while Playa Las Perlas is a favorite with boogie boarders because of the great wave action and

REACH THE BEACH — Cancun’s 12 miles of beach are celebrated for their brilliant turquoise waters and fine white sand. pickup volleyball games. Playa Linda is the main departure point to Isla Mujeres and for the submarine and dive excursions. Cancun’s waters are legendary for their clarity with schools of dazzling blue neons hovering among the rocks and piers. The otherworldly Underwater Museum, which opened in 2010, features more 400 life-size figures by English artist Jason deCaires Taylor, displayed in less than 10 feet of water.

Shoppers can bargain for authentic Mexican handicrafts, silver, Mayainspired art and designer clothing. The majority of open-air markets are located in El Centro, the downtown area, while the mercados on Tulum Avenue are a great place to practice your bargaining skills. Party animals will want to take full advantage of Cancun’s legendary nightlife at clubs like Dady Rock, Señor Frog’s and Coco Bongo, a multilevel mad-

house full of mammoth video screens, brilliantly costumed dancers, Cirque du Soleil-style acrobats, celebrity impersonators, conga lines, confetti canons and balloons. Cancun is close to several Mayan archeological sites including Tulum, located about 80-miles south of the city. Considered by many to be the most beautiful of all Mayan sites, Tulum is the only Mayan city built next to the sea, which provides a spectacular backdrop for its well-preserved ruins. Chichen-Itza, located about 2-hours from Cancun, was the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization. The expansive ruins cover about six square miles, and are dominated by the 75-foot-tall Kulkulkan pyramid, which functions as a giant solar calendar. During the equinox, the sunlight sends an image of a serpent undulating down the temple walls. IF YOU GO

Take advantage of AAA Travel and Pleasant Holidays’ exclusive Fiesta Days offer and save $200 on 5-night or longer Mexico vacations, when you book from now until October 31, 2013 for travel up to April 11, 2014 (some restrictions apply). For more information visit AAA.com/Mexico, or see your local AAA Travel Agent.

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aroundtown WORLD’S LARGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY — (select dates in Oct.) Join the Louisville Zoo for the World’s Largest Halloween Party. Enjoy an evening of magical Halloween fun for the whole family with costumed characters and trickor-treating throughout the Zoo. Dress up and meet your favorite pirates, princesses, superheroes and other storybook characters. Plus visit Mumpkin the Giant Talking Pumpkin and wander through Pumpkinville with its hay maze and hundreds of glowing pumpkins. Halloween Party admission not included in regular zoo admission – separate tickets required. Party runs from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville. Visit www.louisvillezoo.org. MAYOR’S FALL HIKE & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE — (Oct. 19) Get outside and get moving at the eighth annual Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike & Outdoor Adventure at Jefferson Memorial Forest. Activities include the children’s nature exploration area, Alpine Tower climbs, pumpkin decorating for the kids, hayrides, archery, and canoe and kayaking demonstrations. There will also be a wide array of booths from local organizations promoting eating healthy and living green. The volunteer trail team and Forest staff will lead hikes at various skill levels

edu/kentuckymuseum or call 270745-2592. DOLLHOUSE & MINIATURE SHOW — (Oct. 26) The Louisville Miniature Club is hosting its inaugural Dollhouse and Miniature Show and Sale. There will be door prizes, demonstrations, Photo by Kara Bussabarger/the Louisville Zoo more than 20 vendors and prizewinning exhibits. and introduce visitors to the native The show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 plant gardens and animal exhibits. p.m. at Beargrass Christian Church Free admission. Event runs 10 a.m. Activities Building, 4100 Shelbyville to 2 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Road, St. Matthews. Admission: $4; Forest, 1131 Mitchell Hill Road, $3, seniors; $2, children; free for Fairdale. Visit www.louisvilleky. children under 8. Contact Nancye gov/HealthyHometown. Johnson at 502-714-8559 or johnBOWLING GREEN GALLERY HOP — son.nancye@gmail.com. (Oct. 25) The galleries, museums MONSTER MASH AT NATIONAL and studio centers from around CORVETTE MUSEUM — (Oct. 26) Bowling Green invite the public Enjoy a fun afternoon of trickto join them for the second-to-last or-treating and other Halloween Gallery Hop of 2013. Take this fun for families at the National opportunity to observe, ask quesCorvette Museum’s Monster Mash. tions and enjoy getting acquainted There will be craft projects, carnival with area artists and Bowling Green games, face painting, live music, gallery locations. Event takes place snacks and a costume contest. Free 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Dorothy admission (does not include admisGrider Gallery of the Kentucky sion to the museum exhibits). The Museum, Western Kentucky National Corvette Museum is locatUniversity, 1444 Kentucky Street, ed at 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Bowling Green. Visit www.wku.

Green. Visit www.corvettemuseum. org. “BOO-NANZA” AT KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER — (Oct. 26-27) Join the Kentucky Science Center in celebrating Halloween with some of their favorite spooky science activities! Come in costume and play with some pumpkin guts, visit a glow-in-the-dark lab and enter to win cool prizes by testing your detective skills and in the mystery lab. Please note, no scary costumes or masks permitted. Activities run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are included in the price of admission to the Science Center. Kentucky Science Center is located at 727 West Main Street, Louisville. Visit www.kysciencecenter.org or call 502-561-6100. “DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVE” — (Nov. 3) “Dinosaur Train Live!” travels back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth — and rode in trains. The stage production is based on the PBS Kids program “Dinosaur Train,” which teaches young children about life science, natural history and paleontology. The live production features a variety of puppetry, special effects and more. Two show times available: 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Event location: Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 601 College Street, Bowling Green. For tickets, call 270-9041880 or visit www.theskypac.com.

Know a good mechanic? We do. BODY SHOPS Conns Body Shop 2247 Bardstown Road, Louisville (502) 458-7360 Conns Body Shop II 9903 Taylorsville Road, Louisville (502) 267-8680 Kavanaughs Paint and Body 1376 Belmar Drive, Louisville (502) 459-7302 SMI Collision 11400 Westport Road, Louisville (502) 426-0226 SMI Collision 4164 Westport Road, Louisville (502) 896-3340 Fred Meador Body Shop 7100 Russellville Road, Bowling Green (270) 781-2563 Lambright’s Body Shop 9070 Highway 44 East, Mt. Washington (502) 955-8990 Dents, Dings & Color 185 Arnold Drive, Hillview (502) 957-5111 St. Matthews Imports (Elizabethtown) 7170 S. Wilson Rd., Elizabethtown (270) 506-1260 Facilities in red are Show Your Card & Save Partners. * These facilities are pre-purchase inspection sites. SERVICE CENTERS Atwood Automotive* 10710 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville (502) 493-8989 Dents, Dings & Color 185 Arnold Drive, Hillview (502) 957-5111 Bill Etscorn & Sons Auto Service 3935 Bardstown Road, Louisville (502) 499-8245 Harlan Automotive 408 North 4th Street Murray (270) 767-0101 John Overley Automotive 3800 Fern Valley Rd., Louisville (502) 964-8459 Medley’s Auto Care 4601 Shelbyville Road, Louisville (502) 893-7293 Medley’s Auto & Truck Alignment Service 3913 Shepherdsville Rd., Louisville (502) 459-5740 St. Matthews Imports* 280 N. Hubbards Lane, Louisville (502) 896-0305 Shuffitts Automotive* 2313 S. Preston Street, Louisville (502) 636-3076 Harrods Creek Auto Service 9705 LaGrange Rd., Louisville (502) 425-2717 S&S Transmission 4163 Bardstown Rd., Louisville (502) 499-0830 Barr Automotive, Inc. 3340 Bypass Rd., Brandenburg (270) 422-7442 Certified Express Lube and Auto Service 6540 W. Hwy. 146, Crestwood (502) 241-7166 Carneeds Inc. 3501 Park Avenue, Paducah (270) 575-3496 K&G Oil and Tire Center 4306 W. Hwy. 146, Buckner (502) 222-2683 Gillie Hyde Auto Mall 610 Happy Valley Road, Glasgow (270) 651-2125 Lee Myles Transmission & Auto Care 945 US 31W Bypass, Bowling Green (270) 781-9339 McCarty Auto 927 Crabtree Avenue, Owensboro (270) 683-1118 Probilt Automotive 4106 Preston Highway Louisville (502)363-2327 AAA’s Approved Auto Repair Program takes the guess work out of finding quality auto repair. AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities meet AAA’s standards for customer service and provide a12-month/12,000 mile repair warranty.

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AAA sponsors Don’t Text and Drive billboards Message reminds motorists that it’s the law

AA has unveiled twelve billboards in Jefferson County putting a simple message in front of motorists; Don’t Text and Drive, It’s The Law. Designed to reinforce the texting ban in Kentucky, which took effect on January 1st, 2011, the law prohibits drivers from texting while their vehicle is in motion and prohibits both texting and cell phone use for drivers under eighteen. Specifically, the law says no person may write, send or read a text -based communication (including text messages, instant messages and emails) while operating a motor vehicle that is in motion. It also says that no person under the age of 18 may operate a motor vehicle while using a personal communication device (including talking, texting or emailing on cell phones, smart phones or other PDAs) except when it is necessary to summon medical help or law enforcement in an emergency situation. Between 2009 and 2012, the number of people who admit to texting while driving has increased from 21 percent to 26 percent “The law provides for primary enforcement, meaning that a law enforcement officer can stop and cite you for an observed violation of the law and the penalty is a $25 fine for the first

offense and $50 for each subsequent offense.” said Roger Boyd, Director of Public Affairs for AAA East Central Kentucky Region. With thousands of drivers passing these billboards each day, AAA hopes to remind motorists to put that cell phone down and pay attention to the road. Since the beginning of 2012, 12,000 collisions in Kentucky have occurred in which drivers had cell phones in their hands.

“Like most traffic safety issues, it comes down to the responsibility of the motorist to obey the law,” said Boyd.

“These billboards will remind motorists that it’s time to put their focus back on driving as safe as possible.”

Free Car Care Check To make sure your car is ready for winter, AAA wants to remind motorists about our upcoming Car Care check at the Rescue Rangers office at 2026 Old Shepherdsville Road on October 10th and 11th between the hours of 1 p.m. and 7

p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Plus, many of AAA’s Approved Auto Repair locations will be offering free inspections, by appointment only, during the week of October 14th - 18th. For a list of AAA’s AAR facilities, go to AAA.com.

Safe winter driving is all about being prepared

the key to being properly prepared is taking the necessary steps before getting behind the wheel. Before driving in inclement weather, be sure that your vehicle is properly maintained. According to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council,

inter weather means frigid temperatures, heavy snow and icy road conditions, which can spell trouble for even for the most experienced driver. Safe winter driving is all about the preparation and

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use required safety devices such as seatbelts. Along with winterizing your vehicle, drivers in areas with more than three months of winter weather should consider installing winter tires. Corroded terminals, a bulging or cracked case are sure signs that a battery has been subject to extreme conditions. Test batteries if they are four years old or older. While batteries can last more than five years in ideal driving conditions, factors such as temperature, the car’s age and nature of usage can impact the life of a battery. Batteries often do not give noticeable warning signs if they’re about to fail. Visibility is crucial. Safe and responsible vehicle operation requires that front, rear, and side windows are clear. Snow left on the hood will blow onto the windshield and clog wipers as speed increases. Snow left on the roof will blow off and obscure the rear window and the windshield of the car behind. Clearing headlights, signal lights, and taillights will allow you to be seen. Motorists should always carry a winter driving kit that includes blankets, water, snacks, first-aid supplies, flashlights, charged cell phones, shovels, and sand or kitty litter. Have a bright-colored cloth to tie to your antenna to help make your car more visible, in case you get stranded.

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