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Free Battery Wellness Clinics from AAA
Only at AAA through Oct 31!
Oceania launches AAA Member Appreciation Month in October
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representative sampling of the many sailings, CEANIA CRUISES.... Not familiar savings and perks you can enjoy. All told, you with the name? It may be because, can sail away with as much as $950 shipboard unlike gigantic mass-market cruise credit per stateroom! And, you can book it with lines, this Miami-based fleet of sua reduced deposit (50% off regular amount). perior-quality mid-size vessels for more than a decade has discreetly appealed and catered to WHY OCEANIA? discriminating individuals seeking the finest From the Caribbean to the South Pacific to in cruise destinations, service and value. And, South America, a spectacular array of diverse as evidenced by its substantial and increasing and exotic destinations wait to be discovered, number of repeat cruisers, it’s satisfying them and there’s no better way to explore them than beyond their expectations! on the elegant ships of Oceania Cruises. Each For these reasons and others, Oceania is a comfortably mid-size ship nationally preferred AAA (just 684 to 1,250 guests) travel partner; that entitles can call on the world’s AAA members to enjoy exWhat can shipboard most desirable ports, from clusive benefits and — especredit mean to you? historic coastal cities to cially during Oceania’s AAA modern metropolises to reMember Appreciation Month mote island paradises. in October — additional Gift Shop Purchases Whichever corner of perks and values. Onboard Wine/Alcohol the globe beckons to you, For instance, when you Oceania takes you there in place a new booking & deposShore Excursions comfort and style. Savor it on any 2014/2015 Oceania not prepurchased before boarding exquisite cuisine that is reCruises departure by Oct 31, Canyon Ranch Spa Services nowned as the finest at sea 2014, you’ll receive a AAAincluding massage, private fitness and even rivals the best Miexclusive shipboard credit of classes and beauty salon chelin-starred restaurants $200.00 per stateroom. ashore. Lavish amenities This offer is also combinLa Reserve 7-course abound, and there are able with all existing perks Wine-pairing Dinner* never supplemental dining available on select AAA in partnership charges in any restaurants. Oceania sailings and with with Wine Spectator magazine Value-priced packages enbenefits available through Privee Private Dining Room sure that exploring ashore, Oceania’s “Your World on for 2 to 10 Guests* sipping a vintage wine or Sale” promotion: Be sure to perfect for celebrating anniversaries, surfing the Internet is both ask your AAA travel agent birthdays or family reunions convenient and affordable. for details about every beneService standards soar, and fit for which you may qualify. *available on Marina & Riviera See the chart on page 6 for a continued on page 6
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DON’T GET TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT
October is Fall Car Care Month and AAA East Central is hosting Free Battery Wellness Clinics to celebrate. AAA Battery Service offers fast, accurate and convenient mobile battery testing and replacement. State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment will confirm whether your battery will hold a charge, or if the problem lies deeper in the electrical system. If a new battery is needed, you can have one installed right on the spot. Members even receive a $25 discount when they purchase the replacement battery through AAA. AAA Battery Service vehicles carry batteries compatible with 90 percent of all cars, SUVs and light trucks on the road. The high-quality AAA branded battery comes with a 72-month warranty, including 36-months free replacement, and 36-months prorated replacement. In addition, AAA will recycle your old battery for free. Battery checks will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates at AAA locations: • Tuesday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 21, at AAA’s Hurstbourne office, located at 321 Whittington Pkwy., Louisville, 502-425-7885; • Thursday, October 16, at AAA’s Paducah office, located at 2909 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah, 270-443-6478; • Thursday, October 23, at AAA’s Bowling Green office, located at 1770 Scottsville Road, Suite B, Bowling Green, 270-781-7235.
AAA News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Learn about the latest AAA specials and get the most value from your membership when you sign up for AAA e-Update emails. Each month’s e-newsletter includes information about your AAA member benefits, along with convenient links to the latest savings offers, automotive maintenance tips, insurance advice, safety videos and travel ideas – all in one place! After your first newsletter, you can decide which additional e-newsletters you’d like to receive. Interested in learning about Travel specials? The Travel e-News features getaway packages and members-only offers. Insurance Insight offers information to help you protect your valued possessions. There’s no cost to you, and you can discontinue your AAA e-newsletter subscription at any time. Visit AAA.com/enews to sign up today.
The AAA Approved Auto Repair 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 2 for a list of AAR garages in your area.
From the Outback to the Glaciers
Embark on a “no-worries” adventure aboard AAA Travel’s 18-night “From the Outback to the Glaciers” escorted tour of Australia and New Zealand. Highlights of this epic, Oct. 15 to Nov. 4, 2015 AAA Featured Vacation include Melbourne, Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Mt. Cook National Park and Milford Sound — the Land of the Rings. Book and deposit by October 31, 2014 and receive special member-level discounts. SEE PAGE 7.
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Hertz celebrates three years of Gold Plus Rewards With free enrollment, faster rentals and more rewards
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ertz is celebrating the three year anniversary of its award-winning Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® customer loyalty program by unveiling enhanced member benefits. Designed to enhance the consumer experience, it offers easier ways to earn and redeem points, and maximum flexibility for point use. The industry-leading loyalty program recently earned top honors for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. The global enhancements to Hertz’s Gold Plus Rewards® loyalty program allow AAA members to fast forward their membership experience anywhere they rent a car, worldwide. By lowering the rental thresholds required to achieve and retain status, it is now easier for Gold members to move up and enjoy additional benefits in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® Five Star® and Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® President’s Circle®. With the upgraded program, seven rentals now qualify members for Five Star® (previously 10), and 20 rentals qualify members to join the President’s Club® (previously 40). Here are additional upgrades made to the program: Quicker Enrollment: Customers can now enroll in Gold Plus Rewards at the counter when they pick up their rental. Hertz Gold Choice®: Provides renters with the peace of mind knowing their car will be ready and waiting for them,
PUTS YOU IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT — Hertz is the only car-rental company endorsed by AAA. and the freedom to choose something different on the spot. Mobile Gold Alerts: Gold members can receive messages sent to their phone with up-to-the-minute information that let them know which car they’ll be driving and where their vehicle is parked. Faster Rentals: Allows Gold members to skip the counter at over 50 airports around the world. Renters can also show their driver’s license and pick up their keys at over 4,000 locations worldwide.
More Ways to Earn Points: In addition to earning points on rental charges, Gold members earn with services like Hertz NeverLost®, Fuel Purchase, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and more. Enhanced Rewards: Improved technology makes it easier for our members to view their real-time point balance, check their e-statements with up to 24 months of activity, and even redeem rewards during reservations. New Reward Destinations: Hertz has added new destinations to their expanding global network, where mem-
bers can redeem points for free days, including Ireland and Brazil. Once enrolled, members can earn one point per dollar spent on all qualifying rentals. The program features AnyDay Rewards with no black-out dates, allowing members to use points at any time. Members also have the flexibility to use their points when it’s convenient as Gold Plus Rewards points do not automatically expire. Each time a member rents a car that earns points or redeems points, their points renew for an additional two years. AAA members can sign up at AAA. com/Hertz or Hertz.com. Premier Members must sign up at AAA.com/ Hertz to validate Premier level of membership. AAA Basic & Plus Members receive 675 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus points — enough for One Free Rental Day, after their first Gold rental. AAA Premier Members will receive 1,100 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus points — enough for Two Free Weekend Rental Days, after their first Gold rental! Plus, your Hertz Discount Code (CDP# 215) is automatically included in your reservations. 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.
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 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, Shepherdsville (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 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 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.
Just look for the sign.
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Don’t get too close for comfort 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 ...........................Douglas O’Neil 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:.........................................Mary Lynn Laughlin Vice Chairman:.................................... Martha Hartle Munsch OFFICERS: President: ....................................................James E. Lehman Executive Vice President ............................... Thomas J. Ashley Secretary .................................................. Robert H. Compton Treasurer .......................................................Robert S. Collins GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, James E. Broome, Jr., Steve D. Bullock**, Charles O. Casto**, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Jon E. Denney, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, Pamela C. Fritz, Gregory E. Grim**, Richard S. Hamilton, James H. Kanicki, Mary Lynn Laughlin, William Duff McCrady, James M. McDonnell, Thomas V. McKernan Jr., Martha Hartle Munsch, Gary K. Munsie** 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 *ex officio **emeritus directors MAIN OFFICE Hurstbourne 321 Whittington Parkway ......................................502-425-7885 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 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 ©2014 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.
Tailgating puts you and everyone else at risk By Richard Hamilton Chairman, AAA East Central ailgating may be fun at football games, but it’s no picnic when you’re on the road. In law enforcement terminology tailgating is known as “following too closely” and this dangerous and ultimately futile practice is almost always the result of an aggressive driver, or the last resort of someone in a hurry. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rear-end collisions account for nearly one-third of the over six million crashes each year. In most cases, the driver at fault was not maintaining a safe following distance. Studies have shown that tailgating saves no time. The laws of physics and of common sense dictate that you cannot go faster than the slowest car ahead of you. Unfortunately, poor planning and driver impatience increases everyone’s risk of being involved in a crash. Tailgaters will often attempt to intimidate other motorists into driving faster than their comfort level. Drivers who are being tailgated exhibit elevated heart rates, and other signs of stress, which in turn, can negatively affect their driving decisions. Other critical driving elements tailgaters sacrifice are perception and reaction times. Perception is the time we need to see and process a roadway hazard, while reaction time is the time needed for a driver’s body to physically
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Richard Hamilton react to the brain’s perception. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials found that it takes an alert driver approximately two seconds to see a roadway hazard and react to it. At 60 mph, that’s 176 feet, over half the length of a football field. Stopping distance is also directly proportional to the size, weight and braking ability of your vehicle. If the car in front has better emergency braking, the tailgater will collide with it, even if they both apply their brakes at exactly the same moment. Large trucks need even more real estate to allow for safe braking. The average stopping dis-
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AA is helping members protect themselves from the flu this season with a limitedtime discount. Members can receive a flu vaccine for just $15 (retail price $24.99) when they show their valid AAA card at 69 participating Kmart Pharmacy locations. That’s a savings of almost $10! The CDC reports that 5 to 20 percent of U.S. residents contract the flu each year on average, resulting in more than 200,000 hospitalizations and thousands of deaths annually. The CDC recommends annual vaccination (for ages 6 months and older) as the first and most effective step in preventing the flu. Brenda Kromer-Catanzaro, Kmart Pharmacy manager in Indiana, Pa., suggests that in addition to vaccination, people take the following steps to remain healthy this flu season: • Wash your hands often and thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds). If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. Always cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow – never into your hands. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
tance for a loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph (in ideal conditions) is 196 feet, compared with 133 feet for a passenger vehicle. Taking unnecessary risks behind the wheel could result in a crash that may seriously injure or kill you or someone you care about. A much safer and saner approach is to back off, focus on your driving and allow more time to reach your destination. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. This gives you a better view of the road, and the other traffic, so you can anticipate problems and have more time to react. Follow other vehicles at a reasonable and prudent distance and as your speed increases, so should the gap between your car and the car ahead. A safe following distance requires a minimum of three seconds from the vehicle in front of you. More distance is necessary at night, in poor road or weather conditions, or where visibility is limited. Do yourself a favor and limit your tailgating activities to football games. And don’t be bullied into speeding up if someone is tailgating you. Move into another lane or turn off the road and allow the tailgater to pass. Never tap your brakes or lose your temper as this can quickly escalate into a road rage incident. Avoid eye contact and do not make or return rude gestures. Concentrate instead on the safety of you, your passengers and your vehicle.
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as tables, countertops, desks, keyboards, doorknobs and mobile devices. • Stay home from work or school if you aren’t feeling well. This will help prevent spreading illness to others. Flu shots are free to Medicare Part B-eligible patients with proof of insurance. Kmart Pharmacy will process most major insurances for eligibility to determine your best option. The AAA member discounted price for flu shots at Kmart Pharmacy is valid through November 30, 2014. Visit AAA.com/health for a list of participating locations.
he AAA Mobile app has been updated with an array of new enhancements, including a more intuitive interface. An updated iPad version offers a number of new features and functions: • A streamlined card layout design offers easy access to services; • AAA’s newly enhanced TripTik Travel Planner for mapping and route planning, lets members build, access and share trips across the mobile and online platforms; • Expanded membership features, including displaying your current member status and the ability to renew your membership. Trip planning is now easier than ever with AAA Drive Trips and AAA Travel Guides integrated into the app’s mapping feature. Users can also access the Top Destinations travel guides, showing you the best things to see and do at popular vacation destinations. The updated mobile app also features traffic and construction information and maps that display gas station locations and updated fuel prices. The free download is available on iTunes or Google Play.
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The ups and downs of your auto insurance What’s behind increases and decreases in auto insurance premiums By Robin Jones ou’re getting ready to pay your auto insurance bill when you notice that your monthly premium has changed. But you haven’t filed a claim or added or removed a driver from your policy—events you know are likely to raise or lower your payments. So what happened? It may be something you haven’t even considered. Many factors come into play when your auto insurance premiums are calculated. Here are a few: Up: You bought a new car. Newer vehicles are typically more expensive to insure due to their higher value and increased repair costs. In addition, if you are financing a new car, you will likely be required to purchase collision and comprehensive coverage (which you may or may not have previously had with an older car). Up: Auto repair costs have increased. To achieve greater fuel economy, more automakers these days are building cars with lightweight materials such as aluminum, which can be more expensive to fix than steel. And the electronics in today’s cars are costly to replace. These factors help drive up repair costs, which get passed along to insurance companies. If repair costs go up enough, insurers may be forced to increase their premiums accordingly.
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GOING UP — Newer vehicles are expensive to insure. Down: You bundled your homeowners insurance with your auto policy. Most insurers offer a multipolicy discount, so buying home or rental insurance from your auto insurance provider can be a sure way to reduce your premium. The same goes if you put all of your cars on the same policy; multivehicle discounts can make a nice dent in your payment. Up or down: Insurance premiums for your particular area may be rising or falling. In many states, insurers consider the zip code where your car is garaged when determining your premium. If claims in your region have gone
up significantly, your insurer might adjust the premium for everyone in your neighborhood, regardless of your personal claim history. For example, if there’s a spike in auto thefts in your area, you might pay more on your insurance due to the increase in claims, regardless of whether or not your vehicle was stolen. Of course, if you have a good driving record, typically more your personal premium will reflect your eligibility for a good driver discount of at least 20 percent. Up or down: You’re driving less, or more. Maybe you recently moved closer to your kids’ school and activities, and you’re spending less time behind the wheel. Or maybe a new job requires a longer commute. As a result, your premium will change because, beyond your driving record, annual mileage is one of the biggest predictors when it comes to claims. The fewer miles you drive, the less likely it is that you’ll be involved in an accident. Up or down: You’ve had your driver’s license for a certain number of years. Auto insurance premiums for
inexperienced drivers are generally higher, because the rookies on the road have more accidents than veteran drivers do. Accordingly, as you amass driving experience, your rates generally go down. But at a certain point—usually after about five decades behind the wheel—driver claims start to increase again, and premiums go up in turn. Down: Your teenage driver had a good report card or just left for college. A good-student discount on your auto insurance is another reason to encourage your teens to excel in school. In addition, if your child is not planning to drive while away at college, you may be eligible for a student-away discount, which provides year-round coverage for your student at a greatly reduced premium.
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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.
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guests easily develop a rapport with staff and guests, and friendships only deepen as the days pass effortlessly. Visit boutique ports and seaside villages that large ships cannot access. Never deal with crowds or waiting in lines; you experience your vacation according to your own schedule. And, with open-seating in all restaurants, you dine where, when and with whom you please. (Oceania does not charge a supplement to dine in its specialty restaurants!) This is elegance without pretense nor the need for tuxedos and evening gowns — a world where you can be yourself. Your home at sea is grand, remark-
ably spacious and so immensely comfortable that each moment behind closed doors feels like being in an oasis of luxury. Accommodations are handsomely appointed with soothing colors, soft textures, stylish furnishings, plush towels, custom-milled French & Italian toiletries and extended queen mattresses featuring luxurious linens. Step out of your oasis and into the Canyon Ranch SpaClub,® where therapeutic treatments leave you wondering how anything could feel quite so perfect. Supplement physical pleasures with enlightening activities, including cooking and painting classes on some ships. And with lectures, a library & inter-
Don’t miss the ship; call 1-800-354-8761. net center, high-production shows, dancing venues, a Monte Carlo–style casino, a driving range, an 18-hole
miniature-golf course and a full-size paddle tennis court, you’ll never be at a loss for something to do!
Here’s just a sample of the sailings & perks available during AAA Member Appreciation Month; ask a travel agent for details and many more departures. EXCLUSIVE AAA MEMBER APPRECIATION
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SHIP
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12-23-14
12
1-4-15
10
2-13-15
10
2-21-15
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3-10-15
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3-22-15
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5-9-15
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Insignia Riviera Marina Riviera Nautica Nautica Riviera Regatta Regatta Marina Nautica Riviera Marina
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ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE PERKS ON SELECT AAA DEPARTURES
OCEANIA’S “YOUR WORLD ON SALE” PERKS
SHIPBOARD CREDIT
ADDITIONAL SHIPBOARD CREDIT
ROUNDTRIP ADD-ON AIRFARE
FREE PREPAID GRATUITIES
FREE UNLIMITED INTERNET
ADDITIONAL SHIPBOARD CREDIT
AAA MEMBER RATE
TOTAL SHIPBOARD CREDIT
$672
$650
from $6,299
$950
from $4,799
$350
from $2,049
$650
from $2,799
$350
Amazon Allure: RT from Miami
$200
$100
$199
$720
Holidays in the Tropics: RT from Miami
$200
$150
$199
$360
Pacific Dreams: RT from Papeete
$200
$250
$199
$300
Heart of the Caribbean: RT from Miami
$200
$150
FREE!
$300
Asian Interlude: Hong Kong to Beijing
$200
$100
$199
$510
$476
$550
from $6,499
$850
Emperors & Empires: Beijing to Tokyo
$200
$100
$199
$480
$448
$500
from $5,999
$800
Heart of the Caribbean: RT from Miami
$200
$200
FREE!
$300
from $2,799
$400
Journey through the Islands: RT from Miami
$200
$100
FREE!
$360
from $2,499
$700
Alaskan Grandeur: San Francisco to Vancouver
$200
$150
$199
$300
from $2,999
$350
Transatlantic: Montreal to London
$200
$100
$199
$480
from $5,299
$300
Scandinavian Sojourn: London to Copenhagen
$200
$100
$199
$360
from $5,499
$300
Isles & Empires: Rome to Venice
$200
$150
$199
$240
from $3,899
$350
Waterways & Marinas: Venice to Monte Carlo
$200
$150
$199
$300
from $3,999
$350
$280
$336
$200
$400
Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include cruise accommodations/meals/entertainment, government taxes/fees and port charges. Free & add-on airfare is available from Buffalo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Louisville and Pittsburgh; ask about other gateway cities. Ships’ registry: Marshall Islands. New bookings only (Oct 1-31, 2014). Shipboard credit is per stateroom (double occupancy). Book by 10-31-14 for Member Appreciation Month $200 shipboard credit. “Free Airfare” promotion does not include ground transfers and applies to coach. Any advertisesd fares that include the “Free Airfare” promotion include all airline fees, surcharges and government taxes. Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. For details visit explorflightfees. com. Free prepaid gratuities are per stateroom (double occupancy) based on category and total number of nights sailed. Free unlimited internet is one per stateroom based on number of nights sailed. “Your World on Sale” elements expire 12-31-14. Other restrictions may apply. Consult a AAA Travel Agent for details.
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Member Benefits • Exclusive Offers
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Explore Down Under...from the Outback to the Glaciers!
AUSTRALIA
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NEW ZEALAND
primeval, mystical landscapes where Tolkien’s powerful trilogy “Oz-some” perfectly describes this very popular and awesome was filmed; vast panoramas of unspoiled wilderness on South 18-night AAA adventure that starts on Oct 15, 2015! It’s a Island made it an ideal setting. dream-fulfilling exploration of the unique and diverse wonders Book & make a deposit Visit an 1800s gold rush boomtown, then enjoy a tasting Australia & New Zealand offer. Travel down under with an by 10-31-14 to save! at one of NZ’s famous wineries. Explore the splendor of Mt experienced AAA Tour Manager on a grand tour of cities & Premier ..................... $1,000 Cook National Park. Stop at a working farm for a riveting countryside and see more and do more than you can on most demonstration by a sheep herding dog followed by a sheep other tours — from meeting Aboriginal Australians to visiting AAA Plus ...................... $950 shearing. Afterward, sit down to dinner in the home of a a koala sanctuary to viewing a sheep shearing. You’ll even Basic ............................. $900 friendly local family, getting to know them and their culture. experience unique dining; among the 31 included meals are Savings per room, based on double occupancy. Fly to Sydney and extensively tour this fun-loving city; see dinners deep “in the bush” with entertainment under a starTo qualify, you must purchase air through AAA. the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, the Botanic Gardens studded sky, on a cruise around Sydney Harbour and with a and fashionable Paddington. After a guided tour of the instantly recognizable New Zealand family in their home. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Sydney Opera House, enjoy time to explore the city’s many other sites. It all begins at Cairns, tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage On your final day, wallabies, kangaroos, dingoes and the namesake “stars” of Site that’s visible from space. View its underwater wonders from a glass-bottom Koala Park will enchant you, as will the gems of the National Opal Collection. End boat. Zip on a high-speed catamaran to a pontoon, from which you can snorkel or this Oz-some tour with a farewell dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour! scuba if you wish. Journey next to Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge to meet An optional 3-night post-tour stay in Fiji is available — a perfect ending to a Aboriginal people and learn about their traditional life-style. perfect journey. Contact AAA Travel for all the details! Fly to mysterious Uluru (Ayers Rock) deep in the Outback. Tour the base of this huge monolith and, as the sun sets, enjoy a Champagne toast as you watch Uluru Oct 15–Nov 4, 2015 • AAA Member Rate: from $10,524 change colors! In Alice Springs, meet young Aboriginal musicians. On a special Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights Dreamtime tour, learn about Aboriginal culture and history and then experience a (Louisville-Cairns, Sydney-Louisville plus flights in Australia & New Zealand), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommemorable bush dinner under the stars of the Southern Hemisphere skies. modations, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person), taxes/gratuities/government fees for included features, 31 meals, Often characterized as Victorian, Melbourne is lively and cosmopolitan; tour professional guide in Australia & New Zealand, cancel-for-any-reason proits lovely Fitzroy Gardens & the National Opal Centre and then travel to Phillip tection and the services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation Island Nature Park, home of the world’s largest colony of Little Penguins (or goal is met). AAA Member Choice Vacations® door-to-door transfer service is unavailable on this departure. Visit AAA.com/GoAustralia for complete Fairy Penguins, as they’re known to Aussies), just 13" tall, the smallest penguin itinerary and important pre-travel information. Additional airline fees for species. Watch hundreds of these lovable birds waddle from sea to beach burrow, a baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. fascinating parade sure to make you smile and one you’ll never forget! Melbourne, Opal Centre Steamship cruise, farm life tour Cairns, catamaran ride Next, you’ll air-hop to the “most English city outside of England” — ChristPhillip Island Little Penguin colony Winery tour & tasting Great Barrier Reef, church, New Zealand’s “Garden City.” See how well it’s faring since a devastating glass-bottom boat ride Christchurch Overnight in Mt Cook National Park 2011 earthquake. Then board the Tranz-Alpine Express for an unforgettable ride Daintree Rainforest/ Tranz-Alpine Express train ride Herding/shearing demo Mossman Gorge, meet Aboriginals through the scenic Southern Alps. Experience Franz Josef Glacier Region’s dynamic Franz Joseph Glacier Dine with a NZ Family Uluru/Ayers Rock, champagne toast Queenstown, gondola to dinner Sydney & Opera House and spectacular glacial landscape. For even more wows, you can opt for a thrilling Alice Springs, Aboriginal drummers Milford Sound cruise Koala Park & Opal Collection flightseeing tour of the region. Later, at the West Coast Wildlife Centre, learn about “Middle Earth” touring Sydney Harbour dinner cruise Dreamtime tour, bush dinner the endangered kiwi bird. Ride a gondola to a restaurant overlooking Queenstown. Unique add-on options — including a camel ride, a jet boat ride and a night out in Sydney — are also “The Lord of the Rings” fans will absolutely love the voyage to “Middle Earth” available. Talk to your AAA Travel Agent for rates and availability. into the aptly named Remarkable Mountains and across the Arrow River. See
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EXPERIENCE SNOWMOBILING & SNOWCOACHING
Jackson Hole Snowmobile Adventure Package
The only thing that can beat the exhilaration of snowmobiling is snowmobiling through the splendor of America’s mountain West at Jackson Hole WY! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned snowmobiler, this package is for lovers of adventure and natural beauty. Start in the Gros Ventre Mountain Range — a great opportunity to view wildlife. Follow trails framing Jackson Hole Valley and enjoy incredible views of the Tetons. Along the way, sightings of elk, deer, moose, coyote and bighorn sheep are common. Travel through Grand Teton National Park on your way to a full day of snowcoach touring in Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy all that Jackson Hole has to offer on your own for a day. Then head into the Wyoming Range for unforgettable scenery and exciting rides. Bring a swimsuit, because you’re in for a treat — a full-day snowmobile adventure with Granite Hot Springs as your destination. After an easy 11-mile groomed Forest Service trail, soak in the 106-degree natural hot spring waters and enjoying a poolside BBQ, all the while surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It’s an experience to remember!
Feb 7-13 or Feb 14-20 •
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AAA Member Rate: $1,875
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, 10 meals, entrance fees (national parks/attractions/ activities), 3 days of guided snowmobile touring with instruction, all necessary equipment (helmet, gloves, snowsuit, boots, etc), 1-day guided snowcoach tour of Yellowstone National Park, tips for bellmen & included meals. Minimum age to operate a snowmobile in the National Forest is 14; must be accompanied by a parent. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.
Discover Spain’s Classics
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— New date ure t r 1st depa t! sold ou MAGNÍFICO! Even if you know no other Spanish or Portuguese, this single word sums up all of the sights, culture, foods and experiences you’ll encounter & enjoy on AAA’s 12-night “Spain’s Classics & Portugal” tour. Lisbon • Fátima • Obidos Sintra • Estoril • Madrid Toledo • Córdoba Seville • Granada Valencia • Barcelona
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AAA Member Rate: $4,519
Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Louisville-Lisbon, Barcelona-Louisville), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing/admissions, 19 meals, tour director (in Portugal & Spain), government taxes/fees. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.
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Irish Pubs
Car-free adventures Folklore A Fall Day in Brown County IN
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May 12-21 AAA Member Rate: $1,899
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing, itinerary attraction admissions, local taxes, hotel service charges & baggage handling (1 bag per person), walking-tour audio headsets, 15 meals (including Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night, “Food, Folk & Fairies” dinner show at Brazen Head Pub and 3 table d’hote dinners) and in-Ireland professional guide & driver. Ask about available add-on airfare.
...and see more of HAWAII when you cruise with NCL! AAA’s special 9-night Hawaiian vacation features a 2-night pre-cruise stay in Honolulu, a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial and a 7-night Pride of America cruise featuring 4 islands (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii & Kauai). Jan 15-24: from $2,246 • Feb 26–March 7: from $2,350 March 19-28: from $2,350 • April 9-18: from $2,300 AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include airport/ hotel transfers (for flights purchased through NCL), 2 pre-cruise nights at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, USS Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbor excursion, hotel/pier transfers, 7-night NCL Pride of America cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes/fees, port charges and pier/airport transfers (for flights purchased through NCL). Ship’s registry: USA. Ask about available add-on airfare.
BOWLING GREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . 270-781-7235 • 1-877-506-0057 DOWNTOWN (Louisville). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502-581-0665 ELIZABETHTOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . 270-765-4109 • 1-800-813-7284 FERN VALLEY (Louisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502-964-3787 HURSTBOURNE (Louisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502-425-7885 OWENSBORO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270-683-8034 • 1-800-974-1872 PADUCAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270-443-6478 • 1-866-764-4666 SHIVELY (Louisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502-449-2529 ____________________________________________________________ GENERAL TRAVEL DISCLAIMER: AAA Travel Agency makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date prices as of press time and cannot assume responsibility for typographic errors. Rates/offers are per person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to availability and airline/operator changes. International rates/offers are subject to currency fluctuations and additional tax & security charges. Rates that include airfare include all taxes, government fees and surcharges. Additional restrictions may apply. Rates/offers are available at all AAA East Central travel agency locations. For tour details, contact AAA or visit AAA.com/ travel. AAA Featured Vacations are specially priced, unique departures; therefore, tour operators, cruise lines and other travel providers often exclude them from additional discounts or specials they offer. AAA Featured Vacations include services provided by third-party tour destination service companies; see your AAA Travel Agent for details. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for more details or visit the air carrier’s website for baggage allowance and fee information.
AAA Featured Vacations are specific cruise, motorcoach or air tour vacations created or selected by AAA Travel for their value, amenities and/or inclusions. Look for the AAA Featured Vacations logo to identify out-of-the-ordinary offerings.
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Nashville IN, in the heart of Brown County, is known as the “Artist Colony of the Midwest.” Fall is the perfect time to visit the many quaint craft and antique shops that abound. There’s plenty of time for shopping and maybe stopping by the Nashville General Store to browse and have lunch on your own. The colorful trees make a lovely backdrop for a truly enjoyable day.
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Christmas in the Valley
Nov 29. Start the holidays off with a heartwarming down-home show sure to please everyone! Renfro Valley’s “Christmas in the Valley” show is an original stage production featuring the entire RV cast of entertainers. It combines Christmas music and lighthearted comedy. A delicious boarding house meal is included. It will fill you with the holiday spirit! 1 meal. AAA Member Rate: $95.
Rosemary Clooney Holiday Tour
Dec 4-5. “Come on-a Rosie’s House” with AAA for a holiday visit to the hometowns of legendary singer and screen actress Rosemary Clooney. Visit her holiday-festooned 1840-era Augusta KY home; see the world’s largest collection of “White Christmas” memorabilia. After a tour of the town, journey to her nearby childhood hometown of Maysville KY for an overnight, a tour and dinner in the Russell Theatre. Visit nearby Old Washington, festively decorated for the holidays. 4 meals. AAA Member Rate: $295.
Jingle Rails & Winter Mart at Eiteljorg Museum: Indianapolis IN
Dec 6. This tour’s for the young and young at heart. It’s a fascinating display featuring 7 ultra-sized model trains and nearly 1,200 feet of track. A must see! After an included lunch, visit the Winter Market featuring more than 30 artists displaying regional handmade items. A phenomenal exhibit that will definitely put you in the holiday spirit! 1 meal. AAA Member Rate: $95.
A Derby Dinner Matinee & Schimpff Candy
Dec 9. Tour Schimpff’s Confectionery for a behind-the-scenes look at candy making. Founded in 1891, Schimpff’s has long been hailed for its quality, service and oh-so-delicious treats. Then it’s on to Derby Dinner Playhouse for a buffet lunch and a live performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” 1 meal. AAA Member Rate: $90. 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.
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Enjoy a amid winter’s off-peak solitude!
YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER Begin this unique and awesome off-season adventure in SALT LAKE CITY UT; see Temple Square and witness the awesome power of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting). Travel to WEST YELLOWSTONE MT, gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Ride private vintage snowcoaches (heated!) to see Firehole Falls, Old Faithful and wildlife. Drive through majestic Grand Teton National Park to JACKSON HOLE WY, where you may choose to ride a sleigh through the National Elk Refuge and visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art or, for an additional fee, opt for a Granite Hot Springs snowmobile tour (bring a swimsuit!). Drive through Snake River Canyon and visit Utah Olympic Park before heading home.
Jan 31–Feb 5 •
AAA Member Rate: $2,089
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.
This 13-day 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 the ancient Romans in Pompeii. See the 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 scenic 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 cliffside dinner in Sorrento...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.
Book now – very popular tour! April 20–May 2 AAA Member Rate: $5,529 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, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 21 meals, in-Italy tour director, air & hotel taxes (subject to change) and vendor travel protection. Visit AAA.com/GoItaly for itinerary and more information. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.
MAMA MIA! AAA Member Savings through 10-22-14 Premier ........................$650 Plus ..................................$600 Basic ...............................$550 SAVINGS PER ROOM. NEW BOOKINGS ONLY (OCT 1-22, 2014).
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ULTIMATE ALASKA
Winter Wonderland Tour
Feb 26–March 8 See the “real” Alaska summer visitors never see! An extraordinary chance to witness the Northern Lights, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and Alaska’s winter wildlife & wilderness!
AAA Member Rate: $2,995
EXPERIENCE ALL THIS...AND MORE! Fairbanks • Aurora Borealis Viewings • Trans-Alaska Pipeline • Alaska Railroad • Talkeetna • Seward Highway • Wildlife Conservation & Sealife Centers • Alyeska Resort & Tram • Anchorage • Native Heritage Center • Alaska Zoo • Mushers Banquet • Sled Dog Kennel • Iditarod Trail Race HQ Additional Optional Adventures Available!
SOUTHERN CHARM Here’s a unique escorted tour of 3 distinct destinations embodying the South’s fascinating history, genteel culture and coastal comforts. Rub shoulders with generations of Charleston gentry, soak up Savannah’s seductively languid ambiance and luxuriate in the exclusive nature and natural assets of Jekyll Island. Experience true Southern charm and hospitality at historic hotels in Charleston and on Jekyll Island.
DINNER CRUISE ON A YACHT MAGNOLIA PLANTATION STORYTELLER DINNER OLD CITY MARKET CITY TOUR
SAVANNAH GA
CHARLESTON SC
TRAM TOUR OF HISTORIC DISTRICT ST SIMON’S ISLAND TOUR INCLUDING LIGHTHOUSE & FT FREDERICA NATURALIST-LED BEACH STROLL
JEKYLL ISLAND GA
Meet mushers...
Jan 31–Feb 5 & their dogs! Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, hotel luggage handling, sightseeing transportation/admissions, 14 meals, in-Alaska guide, hand warmers and services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met). Visit AAA.com/GoAlaska for more information. Ask about available add-on airfare.
TOUR OF HISTORIC SAVANNAH GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER RIVER STREET SHOPPING LUNCH AT PAULA DEEN’S “LADY & SONS”
AAA Member Rate: $1,999
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Louisville-Charlotte NC), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach transportation, guided sightseeing, 9 meals, local guides, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met) and more. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.
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2 vacations in 1 UNIQUE OFFER — A DOUBLE DELIGHT FROM TRIPLE-A!
New Orleans 3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS Hotel in the French Quarter City tour, including Katrina-impacted sites Louisiana swampboat tour Mardi Gras World Demonstration & dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking Jazz show at Preservation Hall
plus... Western Caribbean 8-DAY, 7-NIGHT CRUISE
Serenade of the Seas® $50.00 per stateroom onboard credit Western Caribbean ports: Falmouth, Jamaica George Town, Grand Cayman Cozumel, Mexico 3 full days at sea
March 12-21 •
AAA Member Rate: from $1,530
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel/pier transfers, hotel accommodations/taxes/service charges/baggage handling (1 piece per person), 4 meals (on land), cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, onboard group cocktail party (if participation goal is met), government fees and services of a AAA tour manager (if participation goal is met). Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/travel for more details.
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Up to $100 off & $100 credit on AAA Vacations Caribbean sailings! ®
Enjoy $100 off balcony staterooms ($50 off other staterooms) on new bookings (Oct 1-31, 2014) of select 7-night-or-longer AAA Vacations® sailings with Celebrity Cruises (chart at right).
AAA Vacations® Celebrity Cruises sailings entitle you to priority check-in and up to $100 shipboard credit per stateroom. All AAA Vacations® cruises feature AAA’s 24 / 7 Member Care Assistance Service and 24-hour Best-Price Guarantee.
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aroundtown JACK O’ LANTERN SPECTACULAR (Oct. 9-Nov. 2nd) The Congressional Award winning Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular heralded by the USA Today as “Extraordinary”, returns to Louisville. Over 5,000 illuminated, musical pumpkins of iconic images depicting people, places and pop culture are highlighted in amazing detail throughout a 1/4 mile woodland walk. The show runs nightly during at Iroquios Park in Louisville, KY. For ticket prices and show times visit louisvillejackolanternspectacular. Guests will be given a $1 discount per ticket with a AAA membership. BURGER KING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL — (October 10-11) This event will be televised on NBC Sports in December. Silent auction, 50/50 draws, kids activities and lots of good food. Moon Pie Corporation is donating the World’s Largest Moon Pie for the event. Cost is $12, free for all breast cancer survivors and children 6 and under. Net proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville. Friday features a concert by J D Shelburne at 6:30 with tractor pull at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the tractor pull starts at 6:00 p.m. Location: Hardin County Fairgrounds in Elizabethtown, KY. For more information, visit breastcancerttp.com.
BARDSTOWN ARTS, CRAFTS & ANTIQUES — (October 11-12) Get your holiday shopping started early at this 34th annual event where 200 artists and craftsmen display their talents. Choose from wearables, jewelry, pottery, wood items and antiques. Enjoy delicious southern foods and musical entertainment. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, visit bardstownmainstreet.com or call (502) 348-4877. Location: Fifth Street, downtown Bardstown. BIKES ON BROADWAY — (October 12) Paducah’s final 2014 Bikes on Broadway is a free adventure for families, children, older folk, or anyone who likes to ride but isn’t comfortable sharing the road with cars. Broadway will be closed to cars from 17th to 4th St. between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. It’s a flat city street and perfect for “destination” riding, or buying ice cream along the route. For information, visit paducahky.gov or call (270) 4420751. Location: Broadway between 4th and 17th Streets, Paducah. CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL OF RIVERBOATS — (October 14-19) Celebrate America’s rich Southern heritage with a cruise on the mighty Ohio River during Louisville’s Centennial Festival of Riverboats. Historic riverboats provide the backdrop for a six-day festival of food, bourbon,
live music and art at Waterfront Park. The Belle of Louisville’s 100th birthday is the featured event. For information, visit belleoflouisville. org. Location: Waterfront Park, 401 W. River Road, Louisville. BOWLING GREEN GALLERY HOP — (October 17) Galleries, museums and studio centers from around Bowling Green invite the public to join them for the second-to-last Gallery Hop of 2014. For a list of participating galleries, visit bggalleryhop.com. Location: Galleries around town, Bowling Green. BIG BUFFALO CROSSING BARBEQUE COOK-OFF — (October 17-18) The 5th annual Big Buffalo Crossing Barbeque Cook-Off features professional BBQ teams from all over the U.S. competing for $15,000 in prize money. The teams cook all night on Friday so come and watch some of the best teams at work! Free admission. For information, visit visitmunfordville.com. Location: Downtown Munfordville. 9TH ANNUAL SPIRIT BALL — (October 25) This lavish masquerade ball celebrates the ghostly season in true 19th-century style at the opulent Conrad-Caldwell House Museum. Beginning at 7 p.m., party-goers will enjoy gourmet cuisine, music, silent and live auctions, cocktails and a costume contest. The afterparty from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
features entertainment by Sheryl Rouse Crawford, cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres and dancing. Visit conrad-caldwell.org or call (502) 636-5023. Location: ConradCaldwell House Museum, 1402 Saint James Court, Louisville. KENTUCKY RAILWAY MUSEUM’S FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN TRAIN — (October 25-26) Friendly ghosts, goblins and many more surprises await you as you ride the rails through the Rolling Fork River Valley. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Time: 2 p.m. Admission: $19 adults, $14 children 2-12, under 2 free. Call (502) 5495470 or visit kyrail.org. Location: 136 S Main St., New Haven. ZOMBIE RUN AND HAUNTED WOODS — (October 31- November 1) Come Friday night between 7 p.m. and midnight for the Haunted Woods with pumpkin carving and free s’mores. Live performance by Gravel Switch ($10 for ages 18 and older). The Zombie Run on Saturday is an untimed 1.25-mile event where you can register as a human and run for your life through a pulse pounding obstacle course; zombie registrants get a makeover and grab runner’s flags as they flee in terror. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for zombies and 8:30 a.m. for humans. Call (270) 866-4333. Location: Russell Springs.
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Family vacations made memorable in Maui Island offers loved ones chance to reconnect and recharge
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amily get-togethers are treasured moments no matter where they take place. There’s something truly magical, however, about memories created along Maui’s sparkling shores. Maui features a wide range of activities the entire family can enjoy together. From scenic road trips to close-up wildlife encounters, no one needs to be left behind on these excursions.
sites offering vantage points are Puu Olai at Makena; the hotels of Wailea, Kaanapali and Kapalua; the Papawai Lookout on the road to Lahaina, near Maalaea Harbor; and the waterfront restaurants in Lahaina.
Maui Ocean Center
Haleakala National Park
Haleakala is a dormant volcano – the largest in the world – but there’s nothing sleepy about it. It teems with activity, attracting more than a million and a half people every year. Exploring the park can be as physically challenging as overnight backpacking or as easy as sitting in a car, so families can choose what they do according to the abilities of the members. Sunrise at Haleakala is considered a pilgrimage worth losing sleep over – literally. Viewers of all ages bundle up hours before sunrise and eagerly make their way to the summit to start the day on a breathtaking note. The drive from sea level to Haleakala’s peak takes less than two hours and little more effort than a willingness to ride in the car. During the ride, you and your family can encounter as many ecologi-
WHALE OF A TALE — A whale-watching tour captures the interest of the entire family. Photo Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson cal zones as you would if driving from Mexico to Canada. Active families can make a full day of hiking or horseback riding in and out of Haleakala’s 3,000-foot-deep crater. Another way to experience the mountain’s natural variation is to go on one of the privately operated bicycling trips offered.
Whale Watching
Maui is the heart of whale-watching
in Hawaii, and for good reason. During the winter mating and birthing season, Maui’s waters teem with humpback whales. Visitors can easily view these majestic creatures while on a whalewatching cruise or even from shore. Maui’s south and west coastlines provide abundant whale-watching opportunities. Various operations offer whale-watching cruises throughout the season aboard both power and sail boats. Among the shoreline
The Maui Ocean Center, an aquarium complex dedicated to sea life of the north Pacific, lets the whole family experience the scuba-divers’ world from the comfort of shore. Aquarium visitors will travel through a clear acrylic tunnel surrounded a 750,000 gallon open-ocean tank, coming eye to eye with reef sharks, stingrays and tropical reef fish all native to the Hawaiian Islands. Other exhibits include a turtle pool, a manta ray pool, live shark tank, whale displays, and a touch pool. ONE TRIP, MANY GENERATIONS
More travelers are spending vacation time as family time, according to a recent AAA survey. More than one-third of Americans plan on traveling with children, parents, in-laws or grandparents in the next year, a four-percent increase over last year’s survey. For tips on planning and booking your family’s next big trip, visit AAA.com/travel.
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