March 2016 Traveler by AAA East Central

MARCH 2016 TRAVEL | INSURANCE/FINANCIAL | AUTOMOTIVE | MEMBER SERVICES | AAA.com

Did You Know PennDOT Online Services Now Available at Your Local AAA Branch

Modern Luxury, BOGO air and more... Experience the Caribbean on Celebrity! SM

xperiences are at the heart of the very best vacations; more than what you saw, it’s what you did — and the style in which you did it — that’s often most enjoyed and most remembered. Experiences done in style? That’s where Celebrity Cruises distinguishes itself from the competition. As the world’s leading premium cruise line dedicated to the proposition that “Modern Luxury Lives Here,” Celebrity aims to make your cruise experience one you’ll never forget. Elegant accommodations, globally inspired menus crafted by a James Beard–featured chef, amenities and activities to keep you busy (if you like) from morning to night and a level of service that is unsurpassed. A sense that every thing that matters to you also matters to Celebrity sets it apart; that’s modern luxury. And, because Celebrity sails to more than 30 Caribbean destinations, your options for memorable experiences — both on and off the ship — are virtually limitless. And now, only from March 1 to 31, members can couple a Caribbean Celebrity Cruises experience with exclusive

perks from AAA Travel when booking an ocean-view (or

higher) stateroom on select sailings (see page 19). continued on page 19

Extras: always in style at AAA!

• BUY 1 AIR, GET 1 FREE!

Roundtrip from Philadelphia to Ft Lauderdale or Miami

• UP TO $100.00 ONBOARD SPENDING MONEY!

Use toward spa treatments, beverages, gift shops, etc. Per person, double occupancy.

AAA is your convenient one-stop shop for online processing of Pennsylvania motor vehicle and driver license transactions. AAA can transfer titles, issue plates, renew and replace registrations, process address changes and renew non-commercial driver license and non-driver photo IDs. The online service will also allow customers to issue on-thespot registration cards, stickers and camera cards. Your local branch is also able to complete all the paperwork necessary to buy, sell and register motor vehicles. AAA accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards. Title and license services are available to the general public, but are offered to AAA members at a substantial discount. For more information visit your local AAA branch or call our member service center at 1-800-441-5008. Member service center hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

For a list of services available turn to page 4.

Free Car Seat Round Up March 22

Mark Your11:00 Calendar! AAA Quakertown a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 632 North WestCar End Blvd. PlazaUp Shopping AAA Seat(Richland Round DayCenter)

• CHOOSE 1 OF 4 AMENITIES: Ask how to get ALL 4!

Classic Beverage Package for 2: All fountain & canned soda, all bottled juices, fresh juices, premium coffees and teas, bottled water, beers up to $6; spirits, liqueurs, cocktails, frozen drinks up to $8; any wine by the glass up to $9. Plus, a 15% discount on all wines by the bottle purchased on board, even the prized Reserve Wine list and Rare Wine list. Unlimited Internet for 2: Yes, you’re miles out at sea, but that doesn’t mean you need to lose touch with friends and family on land. Celebrity ships feature wireless Internet access so you can check your social feeds, upload photos, chat online and access your email. Most ships offer Wi-Fi connectivity throughout. Wireless Internet access is available all hours of the day until the morning of debarkation. Prepaid Gratuities for 2: Relax, knowing that the gratuities for your room steward, maître d’, restaurant servers and others are already taken care of. A value of up to $32.90 per day ($16.45 per person)! An Additional $150.00 Onboard Spending Money: Use this generous credit toward the purchase of gifts or other items from onboard shops and boutiques, personal services (such as spa treatments, hair salons, etc), beverages and more. Per person, double occupancy.

• PRIORITY CHECK-IN & 24 / 7 MEMBER CARE! Extras available on select cruises. Some restrictions apply.

If your child’s car seat or booster seat is over six years old, or was involved in a car crash, or is not being used and needs to be recycled, drop it by the Quakertown office during the Car Seat Round Up and we will handle the recycling for you.

All workshops will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m THURSDAY, MARCH 31 at AAA BETHLEHEM THURSDAY, APRIL 14 at AAA ROYERSFORD THURSDAY, MAY 19 at AAA LANSDALE

Advance Registration is required. Call 610-778-3301.

State Department Urges Travelers to Renew Passports Early AAA is your one-stop international travel shop

by Llyena Boylan, Chairman, AAA East Central, East Penn Region

The U.S. Department of State is urging travelers

who hold passports expiring in 2016 to renew their passports early. Passport renewals typically take four to six weeks; however with the flood of renewals anticipated for 2016, a processing backlog could result so travelers are advised to allow extra time in order to secure the necessary travel documents. This is a result of the number of passports issued in 2006 and 2007 when the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) was adopted — requiring passports for Americans returning by air from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda. A surge of passport renewals is expected in 2016 as these passports are now beginning to expire. All air travel passengers 18 years of age or older must show a valid identification card for domestic air travel. While a driver’s license is the most common identification used for traveling, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will accept other documentation, which includes: a U.S. passport or passport card, U.S. military ID, trusted traveler cards and Canadian provincial driver’s license. If you are planning an international trip this year, AAA recommends that you visit your local AAA branch office. Passport applications and passportsized photos are available at most branch offices for a nominal fee. Call ahead for availability and member pricing. AAA Premier members receive one free photo session per member. It’s a good idea to consult with a AAA travel advisor to make sure you have all of the necessary travel documents. Processing routine applications typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from the time of application, so make sure you apply far enough in advance. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is another recognizable form of identification that can help you get on your way more quickly. Valid in over 150

countries, the passport-sized permit contains your name, photo and driver information translated into ten languages. AAA offers IDPs to all holders of a U.S. driver’s license who are least 18 years of age. The cost is $15 plus photos and they are valid for one year. Applications can be downloaded at AAA.com. If you are a frequent traveler, AAA also recommends that to expedite your travel, you should enroll in trusted traveler programs such as TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. In 2005 Congress also passed the REAL ID Act, which sets the standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as a driver’s license. The implementation of REAL ID identification requirements may prompt an additional demand for first-time passport applications this year. TSA recently announced that it will continue to accept driver licenses issued by all states until January 2018 for boarding domestic commercial air flights, but beginning on January 22, 2018, passengers with a driver’s license issued by a state that is still not compliant with the REAL ID Act (and has not been granted an extension) will need to show an alternative form of acceptable identification for domestic air travel to board their flight. Within AAA East Central’s territory Ohio and West Virginia are currently compliant with the REAL ID Act. New York, Kentucky and Pennsylvania have received an extension from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until October 10, 2016. A full list of compliant states, or states that have been granted an extension by the DHS is available on the DHS web site. It is important to note that REAL ID is not a national identification card but simply a more secure identification document. The law does not allow the federal government to issue or access a state’s driver license data.

AAA TRAVELER GENERAL INFORMATION Affiliations: AAA, Pennsylvania AAA Federation. A not-for-profit organization. Issue #1075-668X USPS | #0309-620 Vol. 94, No. 3 | MARCH 2016 AAA Traveler (USPS 309-620) is published 8X annually (Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, July, Sept. and Nov.) at 1020 W. Hamilton St., P.O. Box 1910, Allentown, PA 18105-1910 Publisher: James E. Lehman | Editor: Theresa E. Deutsch | Associate Editor: Lori McLaughlin PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID: At Allentown, PA 18101 and additional mailing offices. Subscription: $1 per year to PRIMARY members, paid through dues; non-members $1 per copy. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to: AAA Traveler, P.O. Box 1910, Allentown, PA 18105-1910.

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

1020 W. Hamilton Street, P.O. Box 1910 Allentown, PA 18105-1910

AAA EAST CENTRAL

Chairman: Vice Chairman: Vice Chairman: Vice Chairman: Vice Chairman:

Richard S. Hamilton James E. Broome, Jr. Gregory E. Grim Mary Lynn Laughlin Martha Hartle Munsch

OFFICERS:

President: James E. Lehman Executive Vice President: Thomas J. Ashley Vice President of Operations: Allen J. Ruch Secretary: Robert H. Compton Treasurer: Robert S. Collins

GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Glenn B. Bachman, Neil D. Bassi, James E. Broome, Jr., Steve D. Bullock*, Charles O. Casto*, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Jon E. Denney, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, Gregory E. Grim, Richard S. Hamilton, James H. Kanicki, Mary Lynn Laughlin, William Duff McCrady, James M. McDonnell, Thomas V. McKernan, Jr., Martha Hartle Munsch, Gary K. Munsie*, Terrence L. Walton*

AAA EAST PENN REGION BOARD

Llyena F. Boylan, Chairman, Carol Dean Henn, 1st Vice Chairman, Barnet H. Fraenkel, 2nd Vice Chairman/Secretary, Richard A. Adams**, Glenn B. Bachman, Ralph A. Clemmer, G. Patrick Frank**, Pamela C. Fritz, Gregory E. Grim, James W. Harper**, Robert M. Johnson**, Charles J. Kelly**, Joseph Kovatch**, Frederick E. Kutteroff, John P. Lavelle**, Richard D. Linderman**, Franklin Mann 3rd**, Robert E. McNabb, Charles M. Meredith III**, Terrence L. Walton *Emeritus Directors **Honorary members

AAA EAST PENN REGIONAL STORE HOURS

Allentown Bethlehem & Lansdale Store Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. : 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thurs. : 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sat. : 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Quakertown & Royersford Store Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. : 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thurs. : 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sat. : 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ALLENTOWN 2072 Downyflake Ln. 610-434-5141 BETHLEHEM 1520 Stefko Blvd. 610-867-7502 LANSDALE 1250 N. Broad St. 215-855-8600 QUAKERTOWN 632 N. West End Blvd. 215-538-5150 ROYERSFORD 70 Buckwalter Rd. 610-323-6300 TDDs 610-435-0226 • Visit us online: www.AAA.com AAA Member Services: 1-800-472-9367

It Doesn’t Pay to Commit Auto Insurance Fraud

RESIST THE TEMPTATION — No one should skirt the truth when making an auto insurance claim

Just don’t do it — It isn’t a victimless crime by Robin Jones

oe is backing up out of a parking space when he hears the sickening crunch of his fender buckling against a pole he didn’t see. His heart sinking, he starts to calculate the costs: not only the deductible he may have to pay when he takes the car in for repairs, but also the surcharge the insurance company may place on his policy because he’s at fault, and the possible increase in his premium. He starts to wonder whether he could get away with reporting it as a hit-and-run to avoid the surcharge and premium increase. He could just tell his insurance agent that someone hit the car while it was parked at the office or in front of his house. It’s a victimless crime, right? Not exactly. Fraud raises rates for everybody. By some industry estimates, between 10 and 15 percent of all claims dollars spent involve suspected fraudulent claims. And statistics indicate auto insurance fraud is on the rise. “We take an aggressive approach when it comes to suspect claims as it affects the premium costs for everyone who has auto insurance,” says Mike Buck, who works in claims with the special investigations unit at AAA. “With forensic tools, we are able to detect and investigate a wide array of fraudulent activity.”

Here are two more reasons why no one should skirt the truth when making an auto insurance claim: There’s a good chance you’ll get caught. Many insurers will automatically investigate any claim in which the insured says the car was parked or unattended when the damage occurred—and they have numerous ways to verify or disprove the claim. For one, they can use an analysis of the physical damage to the car, such as the presence, or lack, of paint transfers to determine whether the car was hit by another vehicle or collided with a stationary object. In addition, many auto body shops communicate with the insurance company if there are signs that the driver’s story doesn’t match the damage they see on the vehicle. It can cost you—a lot. Sure, the surcharge for an at-fault accident can be high, but the costs are much higher if your auto insurance company determines that you’ve committed fraud. Insurers in many states are required to report fraud to the state fraud bureau, and in many cases these acts of fraud are prosecuted. Auto insurance fraud is a felony, and most often the penalty carries a significant fine, although the sentence can also mean jail time.

Even if the District Attorney doesn’t pursue the case, your insurance company can refuse to pay for the repairs to your vehicle because you misrepresented the facts on your claim. It can also cause your insurer to cancel or not renew your policy.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) encourages you to report any fraud you’re aware of by texting the word FRAUD and your tip to TIP411 (847411), calling the NICB’s toll-free telephone hotline at 1-800-835-6422, or going to nicb.org. NICB experts review every tip, and you can choose to make your report anonymously.

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 800.207.7947, or visit AAA.com/insurance for more information or to schedule a comprehensive Insurance review. AAA – your trusted insurance advisor.

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AAA’s Safe Driving for Mature Operators Course

Class size is limited.

APRIL 27 & 28

BETHLEHEM: APRIL 5 & 6 LANSDALE: MARCH 22 & 23 APRIL 26 & 27 ROYERSFORD: MAY 17 & 18

LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE, 1633 W. ELM STREET WED/THURS 9:15 A.M. – 1520 STEFKO BLVD. TUES/WED 9:15 A.M. – 1250 N. BROAD STREET TUES/WED 12:30 P.M. – TUES/WED 5:00 P.M. – 70 BUCKWALTER ROAD TUES/WED 12:30 P.M. –

1:15 P.M. 1:15 P.M. 4:30 P.M. 9:00 P.M.

4-HOUR COURSE

8-HOUR COURSE

ALLENTOWN:

To qualify for the four-hour refresher course, participants must be 55 years of age or older and have taken AAA’s eight-hour or four-hour Safe Driving for Mature Operators course within the past three years.

ALLENTOWN: APRIL 25 BETHLEHEM: MARCH 16 LANSDALE: MARCH 16 ROYERSFORD: APRIL 13

AAA MEMBER: $15

AAA Member & Spouse: $20 per couple (both must be AAA members)

Non-Member: $25

Choose one from the following 8-hour or 4-hour courses. AAA’s four-hour and eight-hour programs have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for an insurance reduction. To qualify for the insurance reduction, all named insureds on the policy must be 55 years of age or older and successfully complete a AAA driver improvement course which meets PennDOT standards.

8-HOUR COURSES

LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE, 1633 W. ELM STREET MONDAY 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. 1520 STEFKO BLVD. WEDNESDAY 9:15 A.M. – 1:15 P.M. 1250 N. BROAD STREET WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. 70 BUCKWALTER ROAD WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

4-HOUR COURSES

AAA MEMBER: $10

AAA Member & Spouse: $15 per couple (both must be AAA members)

Non-Member: $20

4:30 P.M.

To register for a course in Allentown or Bethlehem, call 610-778-3301; Royersford or Lansdale, call 800-564-0300. AAA Traveler | MARCH 2016

AAA’s Mobile Battery Service Is Charging Ahead Make sure your battery is in shape for spring and summer Winter driving conditions place a computers, sound systems, telematics heavy burden on the systems and fluids that are vital to a vehicle’s performance. That’s why vehicles will need extra attention to make sure they are ready for the spring and summer driving season. Whether it’s the first start-up in the morning or having the reserve power to run the air conditioning and other accessories, your battery is critical to driving safety. Motorists may be accustomed to nostarts and battery failure in the winter, but few realize that summer weather can actually be harder on their battery. Heat accelerates the rate of corrosion on the battery terminals and even healthy batteries won’t provide enough juice through corroded or ill-fitting battery cable connections. Hot weather also evaporates battery fluids and both conditions can leave a motorist stranded without warning. Extremes of heat and cold, parasitic drains from onboard electronics and lack of proper maintenance are the main reasons for poor performance and premature battery death. Multiple

and displays, all place a heavy load on your car’s electrical system. Unplug your phone and charger when you don't need them, and any other electrical device before you shut down the engine. Even leaving the lights on for an extended period of time can reduce your battery’s life expectancy. Automotive batteries typically last between 3-5 years. Slow cranking, corroded terminals, a bulging or cracked case are all signs that a battery has been subject to harsh conditions and getting weaker. But diagnosing batteries can be tricky and they sometimes fail without warning. If your battery is more than three years old, have it tested to ensure it can survive the summer driving season and/or replace it as a preventative measure. AAA Battery Service offers fast, accurate and convenient mobile battery testing and replacement. State-of-theart diagnostic equipment will confirm whether your battery will hold a charge, or if the problem lies deeper in the electrical system. Best of all, the service is

CURRENT AFFAIRS — AAA’s Mobile Battery Service can accurately diagnose your batteryrelated problems at the roadside. included with your AAA membership. If a new battery is needed, you can purchase one and have it installed right on the spot. AAA Battery Service vehicles carry batteries compatible with 90 percent of all cars, SUVs and light trucks on the road. And each AAA-branded battery is covered by an unprecedented nationwide 72-month warranty, with a 36-month free replacement warranty. Our Instant Quote battery price calculator

on AAA.com will give you member and non-member pricing for your vehicle’s battery reflecting your exclusive AAA discount. Over one million AAA members have already enjoyed the convenience of having a AAA Battery delivered and installed on the spot. In addition, AAA will safely dispose and recycle your old battery for free. Count on AAA to turn battery problems into solutions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AAA Battery Service is available from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week. To verify AAA Battery Service availability in your area, call our toll-free number: 1.800.222.4357.

ONLINE MESSENGER SERVICE IS NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL AAA EAST CENTRAL OFFICES!

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Sands Bethlehem Receives AAA’s Four Diamond Rating

Less than 6 percent of nearly 28,000 AAA Approved hotels receive this rating Sands Bethlehem, located at 77 Sands Boulevard in Bethlehem, Pa received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation. The Sands has maintained this prestigious rating consecutively since 2013. Hotels at this level are committed to providing every guest with a personalized experience and attentive service in comfortable, highquality surroundings, according to AAA. They typically offer an extensive array of amenities and guest services. Sands Bethlehem is part of a select group of establishments within North America that have earned the coveted distinction of being a AAA Four Diamond Rated lodging. Currently, only 1,587 hotels hold the AAA Four Diamond Rating. “AAA is pleased to recognize Sands Bethlehem as a Four Diamond hotel,” says Jim Lehman, President of AAA East Central. “To maintain the exceptional standards required for this rating on a daily basis is an outstanding achievement. AAA Four Diamond establishments are attentive to guests’ needs and consistently deliver memorable travel experiences.” Guests staying at the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Sands hotel enjoy all the first-class amenities the hotel has to offer. All of the guest rooms offer free wireless high speed internet access, plush pillow-top beds, 42" flatscreen LCD HDTVs, media hubs, singlecup coffee brewers, in-room safes, free

continental breakfast daily, and a remote check-out option. In-room dining from Emeril's Kitchen (celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse) offers private dining service and a full menu for guests at the Sands hotel with select dishes from Emeril's Chop House, Emeril's Italian Table and Burgers and More. Enjoy Emeril’s take on quality, with the finest flavors prepared from scratch, every day. For 80 years, AAA has used professional inspectors to conduct in-person property evaluations. AAA offers the only rating system using comprehensive, on-site professional hotel and restaurant evaluations guided by member priorities. With a far greater inventory than any other rating entity, AAA’s rating system covers the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Travelers can find Diamond Rated establishments and inspector insight in AAA’s trip planning products: the AAA Mobile® app, the online TripTik® Travel Planner mapping and routing tool, searchable online Travel Guides and AAA TourBook® Guides available to members at AAA/CAA offices.

AAA Emergency Road Service Limitations H

elping motorists stay mobile, safe and protected has been the cornerstone of AAA’s member commitment for over 100 years. AAA responds to over 30 million requests for emergency road service each year, and it’s important to remember there are some nonemergency limitations designed to prevent abuse and maintain and improve our quality standards. These help us to respond to your calls swiftly and intelligently and avoid excessive delays that can negatively impact service provider arrival times for all members. Emergency road service will be limited to that which can be provided with equipment ordinarily used by the independent service provider serving the area. Service will not be provided when the disabled vehicle cannot be safely reached or serviced without damage to the vehicle or servicing equipment. Towing service is only provided for a covered vehicle disablement. Service may not be used as a substitute for regular maintenance necessary to keep a vehicle in good operating condition. AAA cannot render service repeatedly to a vehicle in need of repair. An individual’s AAA membership may not be used by a business or organization to provide roadside assistance service for its customers, employees or vehicles. The following policies apply to the membership benefit:

• Towing to or from auto dismantlers, salvage yards, repair facility to repair facility or from one storage location to another. • Towing for the purpose of transporting vehicles due to a purchase, sale, auction transaction, car show exhibition, charitable donation, relocation or any other similar situation. • Service to a vehicle that is loaded, altered or constructed in such a way as to cause damage or create a hazard while being serviced. • Charges related to impound or stolen vehicle recovery, towing or storage. • Service in situations where appropriate photo identification in addition to the membership card is requested and not provided to the service driver. • Use of two or more roadside assistance service calls to extend the member tow mileage benefit for the same breakdown. • If specific towing equipment is requested, but not required to safely transport the vehicle, the associated cost will be at your expense. • AAA Plus, AAA Premier, AAA Plus RV and AAA Premier RV emergency road service options become effective 7 calendar days after receipt of your dues. For a complete Guide to AAA Member Services, please visit AAA.com.

AAA Mobile Makes the Perfect Travel Companion for People on • Locate the AAA Approved the Go! Auto Repair facilities and In addition to roadside assistance key features include:

• Convenient trip planning with interactive maps and turn-byturn directions • Exclusive member discounts at over 164,000 locations • Mobile battery quotes and instant replacement (where available)

AAA branches nearest you, no matter where you are • Research and book AAA Diamond Rated hotels • Find electric vehicle (EV) charging stations AAA Mobile delivers the total mobile member experience. For more information or to download the AAA Mobile app, visit the AAA Mobile Solutions page at AAA.com/Mobile. AAA Traveler | MARCH 2016

AAA Offers Enrollment Assistance with Identity-Theft Monitoring AAA

has always stressed the importance of safeguarding your identity, but did you know your AAA membership includes free basic identitytheft monitoring from ProtectMyID? ProtectMyID is a service provided by Experian, the same company that can provide you with a credit score. We’ve made it easier for you to activate the ProtectMyID service. Simply stop by a local AAA branch office and one of our agents can get you started. If you prefer, you can contact an agent in our Call Center at 1-800-441-5008 to begin enrollment. To take advantage of ProtectMyID, you’ll need three things: an active AAA membership, a valid email address, and access to the Internet. Here’s how it works: The AAA agent will gather basic information such as your membership

number, name, address, and email address. This information is recorded on Experian’s secure site and will open a new enrollment session for you. You will receive an email from Experian within 24 hours to complete the final steps for enrollment. These steps include: 1. Selecting which product you want (either AAA’s free ProtectMyID Essential product or the ProtectMyID Deluxe product for just $8.95 a month) 2. Establishing a username and password 3. Answering security questions related to your identity That’s all there is to it! For more information about this identity-theft monitoring service, visit a branch office, call 1-800-441-5008, or go to AAA.com/protectmyid.

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Tips to Protect Your ID During Tax Season Tax season is a time to be especially cautious of identity theft and fraud risks. Keep your personal documents secure, and don’t give out any information by phone, Internet, or mail unless you initiated contact with the requesting company. Here are more tips to keep you safe. File as early as possible. It is tempting to put off the tax return process, but get it over with as soon as you can. Identity thieves take advantage of tax season by filing other people’s returns and claiming the refunds. Choose your tax preparer with care. It’s critical to only work with a legitimate company and tax preparer. An improperly prepared tax return can mean trouble with the IRS. Also, if your tax preparer is not ethical and honest, they could take advantage of access to your personal information. Safeguard your personal information. Protect the many documents that are part of the tax

preparation process; they contain confidential information that make it easy for identify thieves to steal your identity, both during tax season and months or even years afterward. Opt to receive tax forms electronically. If you have to mail information to your tax preparer or to the IRS, take it to the post office yourself instead of dropping it in an outgoing mailbox. Beware of tax scams. Be on guard if you get an email or phone call from someone claiming to represent the IRS or another federal agency. The IRS is the only federal agency involved in the tax return process and never contacts taxpayers via email, text message, or phone.

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Depart for a short drive climb to its top to kiss the “Stone thoroughfare of O’Connell Street and the gaunt figthis elegant and luxurious around Limerick and visit the huge of Eloquence” or walk through ures at the Famine Memorial. Tour Glasnevin Mufairytale castle hotel! King John’s Castle, built in the 13th the lovely parklands and gardens. seum, Ireland’s national necropolis, a who’s who of century on the banks of the River Browse through the Blarney Woolmodern Irish history and the final resting place of len Mills for locally made goods. Visit Cobh, last Shannon to safeguard the city. Join your tour director Daniel O’Connell, Michael Collins, Charles Stewport of call for RMS Titanic, to tour the Heritage for a welcome drink before heading to Knappogue or art Parnell, Brendan Behan and other prominent Centre to learn about travel conditions for emigrants Bunratty Castle for a medieval-style banquet. people. 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Learn how about glass blowing and view one-of-a-kind masterSt. Fiachra’s Gardens and miniature Japanese Garto make a perfect Irish coffee and sip a warming sampieces being created. Drive through the delightful dens. Travel to the imposing and deluxe Dromoland ple; this was where the drink was first created. Drive scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Castle Hotel. Relax in the elegant surroundings of Blessington. Take a guided tour around the stately to Killarney, a small town in one of the loveliest lothis wonderful fairytale resort. Then savor a delicious cations in Ireland. Drive through Killarney National Russborough House, a Palladian mansion filled with farewell dinner in the oak-paneled dining room – a Park by traditional jaunting car to view Ross Castle, interesting treasures as well as noted works of art and fitting way to spend the last evening of your Irish set on the shores of Lough Leane with mountains as early photographic collections. Continue to your tour. its backdrop. Check into your hotel and enjoy free time to relax or go shopping before dinner. Embark on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, Oct 2-10 • AAA Member Rate: $1,938 the Ring of Kerry, for great views of mountains, open Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel ATURE transfers, accommodations, 13 meals (including medieval castle banquet/entertainment, Kileen House in Killarney, MerryPloughboy Pub Atlantic Ocean, beaches and cliffs. Enjoy plenty of dinner/entertainment, Dromoland Castle farewell dinner, 2 table d'hôte dinners and more), motorcoach sightseeing, hotel service charges breaks to admire the natural beauty and take photos. & luggage handling (1 bag per person) and professional tour director in Ireland. Ask about available add-on airfare. Passport required. 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• Glasgow city tour

• Titanic Belfast

• Loch Ness scenic cruise

• Dublin: Book of Kells at Trinity College, canal dinner cruise

• Blair Athol Distillery whiskey tasting

• Rock of Cashel photo op

• Spean Bridge Woollen Mill

• See dogs herd sheep

• Ferry from Scotland to Ireland

• Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills

• St Andrews: “Home of Golf”

• Killarney, Ross Castle, Ring of Kerry, Skellig Experience, Sneem, Moll’s Gap

• Evening of Scottish cuisine & entertainment

• Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle medieval feast

• Edinburgh Castle & city tour

• Galway, Clonmacnoise Monastic Site

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BRIGHT LIGHTS/BIG CANYONS: May 22-30 • from $2,895: includes flights

Fly to Las Vegas and settle into your centrally located casino hotel. An evening Pink Jeep® tour lets you experience the dazzling excitement of the Strip in a unique way. Enjoy a full day to explore everything Vegas has to offer. Travel on to Lake Powell and your lakeside hotel; enjoy a dinner cruise. Appreciate the spiritual aspect of Navajo territory and the photographic beauty of Antelope Canyon on a guided off-road tour. Enjoy 2 nights in a lodge at the Grand Canyon. Ride the Grand Canyon Railway to Williams. At Sedona, take a Pink Jeep® tour to see majestic red rock formations. 12 meals.

GLACIER NP DISCOVERY: June 19-25 • from $2,939: includes flights

Tour a silver mine in Wallace ID (once “Silver Capital of the World”) and Smokejumpers Aerial Fire Depot. Visit artsy Big Fork MT and enjoy a float trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Stay at an Old World–style lodge in Glacier National Park. Cruise on 2 lakes. Travel “Going to the Sun” Road amid snowy peaks and virgin forest. Ride a vintage Red Jammer Touring Car. Cross the Continental Divide. Take America’s longest gondola. Visit Lake Coeur d’Alene. Dine on a paddle boat. 11 meals.

OUT Aug 15-21 • $1,859 YELLOWSTONE EXPERIENCE: SOLD June 20-26

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

GRAND CANYON TOP TO BOTTOM: Aug 14-20 • from $3,109: includes flights

Enjoy 2 days in Sedona in the heart of Red Rock country. Explore the area’s unique backcountry on an exciting Pink Jeep® tour. Depart from Williams on a First Class

excursion aboard Grand Canyon Railway to the Grand Canyon. Visit overlooks on a motorcoach tour along the South Rim. Spend 2 nights within the national park and only a quarter-mile from the rim! Enjoy a full day to explore the canyon on your own. Travel via off-road vehicle to the floor of the canyon and enjoy lunch along the Colorado River. End with 2 nights in Las Vegas on the Strip! 10 meals.

SOLD OUT3 Sept 3-10 • $3,239: includes flights AMERICAN MAJESTY: Aug 27–Sept

Celebrate the 100th year of the National Park Service by roaming the home of the buffalo and discovering America’s wide-open spaces and iconic landmarks. Start in Salt Lake City and witness a Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcast performance (choir schedule permitting). Travel past Great Salt Lake, through Logan Canyon and beside Bear Lake. At Grand Teton National Park, take a scenic float trip on the Snake River. Visit Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs and other Yellowstone National Park sites. Enjoy historic Cody, the Buffalo Bill Center and a chuckwagon-style dinner. Marvel at Devil’s Tower, feel the Old West at Deadwood and enjoy the scenic Black Hills, Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument. After a Wildlife Jeep® Safari at Custer State Park to see buffalo (and more), end at the inspirational Mt Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony. 13 meals.

“MIGHTY 5 & MORE” CELEBRATION: Oct 11-19 • $3,845: includes flights

Commemorate the NPS centennial on a tour of some of the USA’s most popular parks. After a night in Las Vegas (“Entertainment Capital of the World”), travel past Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, visit Kingman's Route 66 Museum and be enchanted by the Grand Canyon. Enter the Navajo Nation with a stop at a trading post. Continue to Lake Powell and photo-friendly Antelope Canyon. Enjoy a scenic cruise, then a 4WD-vehicle tour of Monument Valley, sacred to Navajos. Experience an evening of Navajo culture, food and entertainment. Time for the “Mighty 5” national parks: See many of the more than 2,000 natural arches in Arches National Park. Dine outside at a dramatically located lodge on the Colorado River. An exciting Jeep® tour of Canyonlands National Park reveals its amazing beauty. Ride a jet boat on the Colorado. See ancient ptetroglyphs at Capitol Reef National Park, the fairyland hues and shapes of Bryce Canyon National Park and the 2,000-foot-high stone towers of Zion National Park. 16 meals.

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COLORADO TRAIN ADVENTURE July 9-16 or Sept 10-17 • $2,145

This Centennial State tour features rides on the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the Royal Gorge Route RR, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR. Tour the US Air Force Academy and marvel at the rock formations of the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Ride the country’s steepest incline and walk on the world’s

highest suspension bridge at Royal Gorge. Visit Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde national parks. See the monoliths of Colorado National Monument. Visit the CO Railroad Museum in Golden. 15 meals.

BEST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA July 21-29 • $4,379: includes flights

So many delights in 1 tour — from the endless charms of San Francisco to the natural splendor of the

redwoods at Muir Woods to the opulence of Hearst Castle. Cross Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the Mediterranean ambiance of Sausalito, sample wines at Napa Valley vineyards, savor lunch aboard the Napa Wine Train. Ride Amtrak’s scenic California Zephyr to Lake Tahoe. Visit the ghost town of Virginia City NV. Dine & dance on a riverboat paddlewheeler. Marvel at Yosemite’s wonders. Explore coastal Carmel, Big Sur and Monterey. 14 meals.

AAA MEMBER RATES are per person, double occupancy, are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, meals as noted, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person), sightseeing per itinerary and taxes/gratuities for included features. Visit AAA.com/USA for more information. “Best of Northern California” includes roundtrip flights from Philadelphia; additional airline fees for baggage may apply.

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ITALY & THE GREEK ISLES Celebrity Reflection — 10 nights Roundtrip from Rome (Civitavechia) to Messina, Italy; Mykonos, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Rhodes, Santorini and Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Naples, Italy May 6 • May 27 • June 17 • Aug 19 • Sept 9 • Sept 30

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN Celebrity Equinox — 7 nights From Rome (Civitavechia) to Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Nice (Villefranche) and Ajaccio (Corsica), France; Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain June 25 • July 23 • Aug 6 From Barcelona, Spain, to Provence (Toulon), France; Genoa, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Amalfi Coast (Salerno), Italy; Chania (Souda) and Athens (Piraeus), Greece July 2 • July 30

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA Celebrity Silhouette — 12 nights Roundtrip from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Warnemunde, Germany; Muuga (Tallinn), Estonia; St Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark May 14 • July 1 • July 25 • Aug 14 Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador

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Afternoon Turtle Snorkel Sail, Waikiki-Kewalo

Sail, snorkel and likely see green sea turtles. During whale season (December-April) you have a great chance to also see whales. Lunch, sail and snorkel. Choice of Hibachi Chicken Wrap, Furikake Mahi Wrap or Veggie Wrap, House Made Potato Chips, Kakaako Kitchen Macaroni Salad. Unlimited nonalcoholic beverages. 2 free bar drink tickets per adult; $1 beer/$2 mixer extras. Add scuba: certified or intro, space limited, $50 upgrade.

MAUI Ka’anapali Skyline Adventure

8-zipline adventure near Maui’s popular Kaanapali Resort area just outside historic Lahaina town and the hotel areas of Kaanapali, Kahana and Kapalua. Guests meet up in Kaanapali and are shuttled to the zipline via exciting off-road vehicles. A delicious gourmet snack is served on the edge of a 1,000-foot valley overlook at mid-tour. The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours.

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Enjoy an adventure in the state-of-the-art American Eurocopter ECO-Star, offering 23% more interior room, individual Business Class–style seats, 2-way communication with your pilot and expansive glass for sweeping views. Fly to Hanapepe Valley, then on to Mana Waiapuna (“Jurassic Park Falls”). Fly up Olokele Canyon to eye-popping Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” The rippled Na Pali Coast gives way to the Bali Hai Cliffs and the pristine blue waters of Hanalei Bay and the Princeville Resort area. Weather permitting, visit Mt Waialeale, Earth’s wettest spot; fly into the crater’s center, with 5,000-foot walls towering above you and 3,000-foot waterfalls surrounding you.

Circumnavigate the island on this amazing 260-mile tour. • Learn about Capt Cook and Kealakekua Bay. • Sample world-famous Kona Coffee. • View the past lava flows of Mauna Loa. • Walk on Punalu’u Black Sand Beach. • Explore Volcanoes National Park on the summit of the world’s most active volcano including Jaggar Museum, Thurston Lava Tube, drive by Steam Vents, Fern Tree Jungle & Kilauea Iki Crater (weather permitting, admissions included). • Enjoy a no-host lunch. • Visit Big Island Candies. • See Rainbow Falls. • Drive through the Parker Ranch lands in Waimea. • Stop at Hamakua Macadamia Nut Farms.

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Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Philadelphia-Calgary), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, 12 meals, sightseeing, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person) and services of a AAA Tour Manager (upon arrival in Calgary, if participation goal is met). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Passport required.

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Fly to Calgary and drive into the spectacular Canadian Rockies to the resort town of Banff, your home for 4 nights. Ride Banff Gondola for panoramic vistas...then enjoy a gentle guided float trip on the Bow River; keep an eye out for wildlife! Cross the Continental Divide on the way to Yoho and Banff national parks. See Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake and Lake Louise (“Jewel of the Rockies”) and ride another gondola. Spot more wildlife along Columbia Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier (ride atop the glacier in a unique Ice Explorer vehicle) and turquoise Peyto Lake. Cap off the week at Calgary’s famous Stampede (afternoon & evening admission), a 10-day celebration of cowboy life, chuckwagon races, rodeos, parades, fireworks and more. Gaze out over the city from atop the Calgary Tower, where dinner will be served at the Sky 360 restaurant.

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Unforgettable experiences not found on cruises! Traditional salmon bake & a sternwheeler river cruise in Fairbanks 4-hour adventure flying over the Arctic Circle, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Yukon River 7-hour Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park, looking for grizzlies, moose & more...with an overnight in the park Meet a 4-time winner of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and his canine crew Visits to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation & Begich Boggs Visitor centers 2-hour river float trip in Kenai Fjords National Park A ride on Girdwood’s Alyeska Tram — from sea level to 2,300 feet! Special welcome & farewell dinners with your fellow travelers

July 7-16 • AAA Member Rate: from $6,155

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Philadelphia-Fairbanks, Anchorage-Philadelphia), roundtrip airport/ hotel transfers, motorcoach sightseeing, accommodations (Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, Seward: 2 each, Girdwood: 1), 16 meals, luggage handling (1 bag per person), gratuities for included features (includes driver, escort) and in-Alaska escort. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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xperienced travelers know that travel insurance is an important component of vacation planning. Why spend all those hours creating the perfect getaway—not to mention the money spent--only to have those plans dashed by unforeseen circumstances such as illness, bad weather and lost luggage. AAA Members can turn to Allianz Global Assistance, a world leader in travel insurance and assistance services. Allianz Global Assistance helps travelers every year through unanticipated emergencies and delays. Here are 10 reasons to choose from Allianz Global Assistance: 1. Life is unpredictable. Some trips need to be cancelled. With travel insurance, you don’t necessarily have to pay for a trip you’re unable to take. 2. Airlines mishandled over 21 million bags in 2013. Travel insurance can provide coverage to replace needed items if your bags are delayed, damaged or stolen. 3. Credit card coverage may not provide sufficient coverage for

travel. The free coverage that may or may not be included with your credit card will never be as extensive as a separate travel insurance plan. 4. Sick happens. Nothing can ruin a vacation like getting sick. Travel insurance can provide you with peace of mind—especially when travelling outside the United States, where many hospitals request cash payments in the thousands before treatment can even begin. 5. Health insurance may not go the distance. Many U.S. health insurance policies (including Medicare and Medicaid) don’t cover international travel. And, those that do will likely not cover the costs of medical evacuation back to the U.S. which can cost more than $50,000. 6. Lost or forgotten medication? Travel insurance can provide assistance to help you locate a pharmacy to purchase a new prescription.

7. Even the most stable of travel suppliers can default quickly. If a cruise line, airline or tour operator ceases operations due to financial hardship or bankruptcy, travel insurance can save you from paying for a trip you’ll never get to take. 8. In the event of an emergency, airlines are not required to refund a ticket. It’s ultimately the airline’s decision whether your situation warrants a full refund of the ticket cost. Most times however, airlines will merely offer a credit voucher (the original purchase price minus a penalty fee) towards future travel.

9. Flight delays can add up. It’s not the airline’s responsibility to cover the expenses you accrue when your flight is delayed or you miss a connection. Travel insurance can reimburse you for costs associated with these, including rebooking fees, meals and accommodations. 10. We all experience tough economic times. The loss of a job or other income might mean a trip planned in advance may have to wait. Travel insurance can put cash back into your pocket when you need it the most. Be safe--not sorry. See a AAA Travel Agent to set up coverage for your next trip.

Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company or Jefferson Insurance Company, depending on the insured’s state of residence. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans. Plan(s) may not be available in all states. Non-insurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by AGA Service Company. Contact AGA Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or customerservice@allianzassistance.com. 2./3. http://www.wsj.com/articles/baggage-claim-airlines-are-winning-the-war-on-lost-luggage-1401922595 Wall Street Journal, June 2014 5. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/hobica/2014/08/19/credit-card-travel-insurance-policy/14241701/ - USA Today, September 2014

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Around Town March 10

March 17 - 20

Zoellner Arts Center, 420 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. Tickets: $23-$55. Time: 7:30 p.m. For information and tickets, call 610-7582787 or visit zoellnerartscenter.org.

Stabler Arena at Lehigh University, 124 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show is the region’s premier showcase for the newest and hottest automobile technology from Detroit and around the world. Featured are new cars and trucks from 32 manufacturers, on display in three buildings. Ticket prices at door: $10 Adult, $7 Adults age 55+, $7 Children (614), Children under 5 free. Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, visit glvada.org.

STOMP

March 13 - June 26

PHILADELPHIA IN STYLE EXHIBIT

Michener Art Museum, 180 South Pine Street, Doylestown Philadelphia in Style showcases a stunning collection of clothing and accessories created, worn and sold in Philadelphia from 1896 to 1994. The exhibit illuminates the rich sartorial legacy of a city that has often been overshadowed by New York, but in reality has played a significant role in American fashion. Philadelphia has long been an influential design center, an incubator for leading fashion design talent and a home to stylish women. Tickets: Adult $18, Senior $17, College Student with valid ID $16, Youth age 6-18 $8, Children under 6 are free. For information, call 215-340-9800 or visit michenerartmuseum.com.

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March 17

BURNING BRIDGET CLEARY

ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem If you’re without plans for St. Patrick’s Day, watching this band perform will get you in the proper Irish spirit. Known for their captivating sound and engaging stage presence, Burning Bridget Cleary is one of the hottest young acts on the Celtic and folk music circuits. Tickets: $12-18. Time: 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, visit steelstacks.org or call 610-297-7100.

March 18 - 20

SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information and tickets, visit sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals.

March 19

REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY

Miller Symphony Hall, 223 North 6th Street, Allentown Think Mel Brooks meets Capitol Steps. The Reduced Shakespeare Company has skewered history, the Bible, and the world’s most celebrated playwright. The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) dissects humor through the ages, from cavemen telling Rock Rock Jokes to Chris Rock, from Aristophanes to Zeppo Marx, from Commedia dell’arte to The Daily Show. The bad boys of abridgement deconstruct the entire history of comedy, leaving no joke untold in 105 fast, fun and physical minutes. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. For tickets and information, call 610-432-6715 or visit millersymphonyhall.org.

March 29 - May 5 SLEEPING BEAUTY

The LaBuda Center, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley This charming adaptation of the traditional fable tells the story of a royal couple that cannot have children. The three good fairies of the kingdom cast a spell to help them and soon the king and queen celebrate the birth of their baby daughter. But alas, the wicked fairy of the kingdom, angry for not being invited to the party, casts a sleeping spell on the baby. Years pass and when the charming Prince Stephen arrives, it’s up to the three fairies to help him awaken Sleeping Beauty. All ages. For tickets and information, visit desales. edu or call 610-282-3192.

April 5

DURAN DURAN

Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem Duran Duran was among the best-selling acts of the 1980s with five Top 25 albums. Last August they played at Musikfest to rave reviews. If you missed them last summer, now’s the chance to find out what everyone was talking about. Tickets: $64.50 to $120. Show at 8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit sandseventcenter.com.

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Scope of Service

Approved facilities offer service in areas indicated by the numbers to the left of each phone number. 7 – Major Engine Repair – Engine Performance 1 2 – Minor Engine Repair 3 – Brake Service 4 – Electrical Systems 5 – Tire, Steering, Suspension 6 – Heating, Air Conditioning

8 – Automatic Transmission 9 – Manual Transmission 10 – Diesel Engine E - Emissions Testing Site

For more information on AAA Approved Auto Repair®, call 610-778-3443 or 1-888-627-9227 or log on to AAA.com BERKS COUNTY Dave’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-10 E 610/367-1844 925 W. Philadelpia Ave., Boyertown Fred Beans Ford 1-10 E 610/367-2081 525 Rt. 100 N., Boyertown BUCKS COUNTY Carr’s Tire & Automotive Specialists 1-10 E 215/536-8454 211 E. Broad St., Quakertown Grandview Service Centre 1-9 E 215/257-7033 530 Arch Street, Perkasie Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 215/538-1095 335 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown Sands Chrysler Jeep Dodge 1-10 E 215/536-0946 501 N. West End Blvd., Quakertown Village Center Automotive 1-10 E 610/346-7774 3150 Main St., Springtown CARBON COUNTY Blue Ridge Service Center 1-10 E 610/826-4959 505 Little Gap Road, Palmerton CHESTER COUNTY CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 1-9 E 610/705-5501 18 Glocker Road, Pottstown Hometown Automotive Repairs 1-9 E 610/469-9118 1851 Pottstown Pike, Pottstown New Street Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 610/948-4414 3751 Schuylkill Road, Spring City LEHIGH COUNTY Austin’s Auto Service 1-10 E 610/866-5440 1843 W. Broad St., Bethlehem Auto Collision Specialists 1-10 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Rd., Emmaus Autolex Dealerships, Inc. 1-10 E 610/740-3005 725 N. 15th St., Allentown Dreisbach’s Auto Service & Sales 1-10 E 610/435-7505 614 N. 18th Street, Allentown Getz Service Station 1-7, 9 E 610/395-9413 10635 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville Haldeman Ford/Lincoln, Inc. 1-10 E 610/791-4900 2443 Lehigh St., Allentown Interstate Fleets Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 610/289-6170 619 Union Blvd., Allentown Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 610/791-4911 3141 Lehigh Street, Allentown No.1 Service Center 1-7, 9 E 610/432-7044 1637 Tilghman Street, Allentown

LEHIGH COUNTY Park Manor Automotive 1-10 E 610/395-6712 1185 Bulldog Drive, Allentown Rothrock Motor Sales 1-10 E 610/439-8485 1648 Plaza Lane, Allentown Sacks Automotive 1-9 E 610/791-1135 511 Fawn Street, Allentown Schweikert’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 610/821-5600 1701 Roth Ave., Allentown Star Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 610/437-3374 738 N. Graham Street, Allentown Mercedes Benz Specialist Strohl Automotive Services 1-10 E 610/395-3345 7831 Main St., Fogelsville MONTGOMERY COUNTY Albitz Garage, Inc. 1-10 E 610/326-1438 2827 East High Street, Pottstown Bergey’s Buick GMC 1-10 E 215/721-3431 436 Harleysville Pike, Souderton Bergey’s Chevrolet, Inc. 1-10 E 215/822-4100 610 Route 309, Colmar Bob Adams Auto Service Center 1-9 E 215/368-4700 534 W. Main Street, Lansdale Center Point Exxon 1-10 E 610/584-9251 2005 Valley Forge Road, Worcester CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 1-9 E 610/409-0400 1405 S. Township Line Rd., Limerick Godshall’s Auto Service 1-10 E 215/855-7800 225 S. Main St., Hatfield Interstate Fleets Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 215/822-8115 696 Bethlehem Pike, Route 309, Colmar J’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 215/362-9236 1669 School Road, Hatfield Jack Nolan’s Exxon 1-9 E 610/489-9028 567 Main Street, Trappe Lansdale Chrysler-Jeep 1-9 E 215/855-9540 Route 309, Montgomeryville North Penn Gulf 1-9 E 215/362-2223 Valley Forge Road & Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale Reiter’s Service Station, Inc. 1-9 E 610/287-9186 1224 North Gravel Pike, Zieglerville Spanial’s Service Center 1-10 E 215/855-7030 45 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Upper Gwynedd Service Center 1-10 E 215/699-6640 790 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale Wes Jackson Automotive Center 1-9 E 610/489-6888 1851 Ridge Pike, Royersford Wynne’s Express Lube & Auto Repair, Inc. 1-10 E 610/489-4050 1635 W. Main St., Trappe NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Alex’s Tire Center, Inc. 1-10 E 610/759-8473 102 Commerce Way, Stockertown Amey’s Garage 1-10 E 610/767-5202 4228 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville Blue Ridge Service & Tire of Walnutport 1-10 E 610/767-2220 308 S. Best Ave., Walnutport Car-Doc, Inc. 1-10 E 610/767-7110 4982 East Valley Dr., Walnutport Easton Auto Body 1-10 E 610/252-6502 1328 Elm St., Easton Jeff's Automotive, Inc. 1-9 E 610/253-6565 4110 William Penn Hwy., Easton Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8,9 E 610/253-9070 2914 William Penn Hwy., Easton Midas Auto Service Experts 1-10 E 610/863-7777 933 S. Broadway, Wind Gap Murante Auto Repair 1-10 E 610/759-6121 128 W. Beil Ave., Nazareth Paul’s Garage 1-10 E 610/837-9877 219 W. Northampton Street, Bath T&D Automotive 1-10 E 610/253-0212 1400 S. 25th St., Easton The Brake Shop & Shop Repair 1-9 E 610/253-2566 3601 Sullivan Trail, Easton Weddes Auto Center 1-10 E 610/837-6411 450 Monocacy Dr., Bath Young Volkswagon, Inc. 1-10 E 610/991-9100 191 Commerce Park Dr., Easton

Approved facilities offer service in areas indicated by the numbers to the left of each phone number. 1 - Collision Repairs 2 - Frame Repair 3 - Direct Repair Provider 4 - Total Paint Replacement 5 - Paintless Dent Repair 6 - Glass Replacement 7 - Glass Repairs 8 - Restorations 9 - Vinyl & Soft Roof Replacement 10 - Corrosion Protection 11 - Upholstery Repair 12 - Auto Detailing E - Emissions Testing Site BERKS COUNTY

Douglassville Auto Body & Sales, Inc. 1-3, 5-10, 12 E 610/326-0422 1501 Ben Franklin Hwy., Douglassville Fred Beans Collision Center 1-12 E 610/327-2680 525 Rt. 100 N., Boyertown

LEHIGH COUNTY

Auto Collision Specialists 1-12 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Road, Emmaus Haldeman Auto Body, Inc. 1-12 E 610/797-6400 2443 Lehigh St., Allentown Mikitz Gordon Street Collision Center 1-12 610/437-3041 229 W. Gordon St., Allentown Reliable Auto Body 1-12 610/433-3212 967 Sumner Ave., Whitehall

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Bergey’s Collision Center of Lansdale 1-12 215/855-4754 1301 N. Broad St., Lansdale

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Brown Daub Collision Center 1-12 E 610/253-1672 1650 Butler St., Easton Easton Auto Body 1-12 E 610/252-6502 1328 Elm St., Easton Young Volkswagen Collision Center 1-12 E 610/991-9115 191 Commerce Park Dr., Easton

CARBON COUNTY

Liberty AutoGlass 509 N. First St., Lehighton

LEHIGH COUNTY

Mesko Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. 171 Lloyd St., Allentown

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Alderfer Glass Co. 144 Telford Pike, Telford

610/377-7787 610/264-3000 215/723-1192

The AAA Approved Auto Repair program guarantees AAA members quality auto care service from facilities that have passed our stringent standards for manpower, appearance, equipment, customer service and scope of automotive services provided. AAA continuously monitors the performance of these facilities, ensuring that our quality standards are constantly maintained. AAA Approved Auto Repair®, AAA Approved Auto Body®, and AAA Approved Auto Glass® facilities are not the only facilities capable of competent repairs.

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of rentals to get Gold Plus Rewards bonus points: • 2 rentals = 550 points/Free Weekend Day • 3 rentals = 1,100 points/Two Free Weekend Days • 5 rentals or more = 2,750 points/One Free Weekly Rental • Valid on qualifying rentals occurring 1/14/16 – 3/23/16, at any Gold Plus Rewards point earning country/location Hertz could not have made this process any simpler. Gold Plus Rewards points need to be requested when you place your rental order; however, no promotion code is required, any car class qualifies, and only a minimum of a 2-day rental is required to start earning points!

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