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*WALT DISNEY WORLD OFFER: Must be AAA members with a valid AAA membership card when booking and at resort check-in. Valid for new bookings only deposited 5/1-31, 2013, for travel to commence by 12/31/2013. Offer is combinable with all current Walt Disney World Resort sale offers. $25/$50/$75 dollars off are provided by AAA East Central, East Penn Region. Dollars off will be deducted at time of deposit. Excludes Value Resorts. Minimum 5-night package stay is required. HERTZ OFFER: Only AAA members with a Gold enrollment date on or after February 1, 2012 will qualify for Bonus Points. Bonus Points will be added to member’s account up to 4 weeks from the first Gold rental return. Gold profile and reservation must include your AAA/Hertz CDP#. Bonus Points earned are Standard Rewards and may not be available in all cities, at all times. Comparable AnyDay rewards are available for somewhat higher redemption values and have no blackouts. Only paid rentals of $25 or more will qualify for this promotion. Bonus points earned during this promotion are not eligible for any additional or tier bonuses. This offer has no cash value. Standard rental qualifications and return restrictions apply. The minimum age for this offer is 21 and age differential charges may apply. Premier members must enroll using the AAA Premier Hertz link on AAA.com. All Hertz Gold Plus Rewards rules apply. ROYAL CARIBBEAN: Special offers are valid for new individual bookings created between April 1 – June 30, 2013 on any 5-Night or longer Royal Caribbean cruise departing between July 1 – September 30, 2013. Applicable bookings in an outside category stateroom will receive two Passport to Savings Onboard Value Booklets. Bookings made in balcony or higher stateroom categories will receive a complimentary spa treatment in addition to the booklet offer. Spa offer will be limited to one treatment per stateroom, and it will be at the guest’s discretion as to which guest on the stateroom redeems the treatment. The guest redeeming the spa offer will choose among one of three of the spa treatments: La Thérapie Hydrolift Facial; Swedish Massage; Reflexology including Massage. Booking eligibility is based on when the booking is created not deposited or date of final payment. This offer is not transferable. Groups cannot be applied. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply. ©2012 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registered in the Bahamas. COMBINABILITY: Can be combined with: Senior rates, Resident rates, Military rates, Police and Fire Fighter rates, YNOT price codes, Crown & Anchor Society offers (saving certificates, diamond discounts, balcony discounts, etc.), Sales Event pricing, Interline rates, Shareholders Benefits, NextCruise and Future Cruise offers, and any other promotional offer. CAN be combined will all other AAA offers (note redemption instructions may vary by promotion). CELEBRITY: Onboard credit is not redeemable for cash and is quoted in US Dollars. Onboard credit offer is valid on select sailings only. This offer is valid for new individual bookings only. Offer is valid for Ocean View staterooms and above stateroom categories. Reduced Deposit Offer is in U.S. dollars. REDUCED DEPOSIT WILL NOT REFLECT ON BOOKING OR INVOICE. Offer is only combinable with AAA Vacations and not combinable with any other savings or onboard credit offer. Offer is based on availability. Onboard credit will be applied by Celebrity Cruises prior to the departure date. All itineraries are current at the time of printing and subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. 13033491 • 3/2013

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Effective May 25 All AAA Travel Stores begin extended summer hours on Saturdays. See page 2 for store hours.

January, 2012

Greetings from the Chairman

by Gregory E. Grim

Teaching Your Children About Traffic Safety Good safety habits that will last them a lifetime

riving always demands our full attention, but it is especially important at this time of year. After nine, long months of school, children will soon be celebrating the freedom of summer vacation. The warm sunshine beckons them to play ball, ride bikes, or cool off in the sprinkler. Children may be so distracted by the pastimes of summer, they become oblivious to the risks of traffic rolling by. Parents should never forget that children often have very little concept of the speed, weight, and power of a vehicle. They are particularly vulnerable because they are harder for motorists to see and their actions can be unpredictable. Children also tend to think that if they see a driver, the driver also sees them. Young children may not have the cognitive maturity to judge when it’s safe to cross a street and are less likely to understand the consequences of their misjudgments. They may not stop and think before darting between parked cars or chasing a ball into the street. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 300 children 15 and younger are hit and killed each year while walking in what should be their safe haven — their neighborhood. In 2010, the last year that statistics are available, almost one fifth of the children between the ages of age 5 of 9 killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians. The majority of preschool and elementary-schoolage pedestrian injuries and deaths usually occur near the child’s home. Darting out into the street without looking is one of the most common mistakes children make, and one of the most deadly. Parents should never expect too much, too soon.

NHTSA research psychologists report that parents’ or caretakers’ unrealistic expectations are a contributing factor in many child pedestrian tragedies. Learn to recognize a child’s limitations. Their peripheral vision for example, is approximately onethird narrower than an adult’s. They have difficulty judging a car’s speed and distance or may mistakenly believe a car can stop instantly. While children may not have the judgment to cope with traffic by themselves, they can learn safety rules. Teaching children how to cross the street properly is essential. Parents must work with their kids and get them in the habit of always stopping at the edge of the street, looking left, then right, then left again to make sure the road is clear. This is the golden rule of traffic safety and it is essential for children to learn it at an early age. Find places away from streets, driveways, and parking lots for children to play. Fenced yards, parks, and playgrounds are good choices. Children also should be taught to ask an adult to retrieve any toys that roll into the street. Establish where young children can use wheeled toys such as tricycles, bicycles, wagons, or scooters. AAA recommends that parents set ageappropriate limits on where their children can walk or bike safely. As in all parenting, the do-as-I-say method works best when parents set a good example. Children will recognize when you are obeying the speed limits and giving right of way to pedestrians. Chances are, if you obey traffic signals, cross the street properly, and wear a helmet when riding a bike, so will your children. These are good safety habits that will last them a lifetime. Our children deserve the best protection we can provide. As a motorist you can make a real difference just by staying alert and taking extra care while driving where children are present.

New Screening Initiative to Speed

Things Up at Airports

TSA Pre™

is an expedited screening initiative that is expanding to airports across the country. Implementing a key component of the agency’s intelligence-driven, risk-based approach to security, TSA Pre™ enhances aviation security by placing more focus on pre-screening individuals who volunteer to participate to expedite the travel experience. TSA is partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as well as U.S. air carriers as part of this initiative. Certain frequent travelers from Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways and certain members of CBP’s Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS who are U.S. citizens are eligible to participate when they are booked on a participating

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airline. As of November 15, 2012, Canadian citizens traveling domestically in the United States who are members of NEXUS are also qualified to participate in TSA Pre™. In addition, passengers 12 and younger are allowed through TSA Pre™ lanes with eligible passengers. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways are contacting eligible frequent travelers with an invitation to opt-in. Once the passenger opts in, the airline identifies the individual as a TSA Pre™ participant when submitting passenger reservation information to TSA’s Secure Flight system. Philadelphia Airport offers expedited screening for United Airlines and US Airways. LaGuardia Airport in New York offers expedited screening for American Airlines and Delta Airlines; JFK International offers expedited screening for American Airlines, and Newark Airport offers expedited screening for United Airlines. continued on page 19

Administration Office

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

CLUB OFFICES

AAA EAST CENTRAL GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairman: Richard S. Hamilton; Vice Chairman: James E. Broome, Jr.; Vice Chairman: Douglas W. Caldwell; Vice Chairman: Mary Lynn Laughlin; Vice Chairman: Martha Hartle Munsch; Glenn B. Bachman; Steve D. Bullock*; Charles O. Casto; Edward C. Coaxum, Jr.; Robert S. Collins; Robert H. Compton; Jon E. Denney; Debra A. Dinnocenzo; Floyd R. Ganassi*; James H. Kanicki; William Duff McCrady; James M. McDonnell*; Thomas V. McKernan, Jr.; Gary K. Munsie; Terrence L. Walton* *emeritus directors

East Penn Regional Board of Directors Officers

Chairman: Gregory E. Grim; President: James E. Lehman; 1st Vice Chairman: Charles J. Kelly; 2nd Vice Chairman/Board Secretary: Llyena F. Boylan; Executive Vice President: Thomas J. Ashley; Vice President of Operations: Allen J. Ruch

Directors

Richard A. Adams*; William J. Albert*; Glenn B. Bachman; Charles R. Broderick*; Douglas W. Caldwell; Ralph A. Clemmer; Donald E. Ellis*; Barnet H. Fraenkel; G. Patrick Frank*; Pamela C. Fritz; James W. Harper*; Carol Dean Henn; Robert M. Johnson*; Joseph Kovatch*; Frederick E. Kutteroff; John P. Lavelle*; Richard D. Linderman; Franklin Mann 3rd * ; Robert E. McNabb*; Charles M. Meredith III*; Terrence L. Walton * Honorary Members

Regional stores Hours

Allentown Store Hours are: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. : 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thur. : 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sat. : 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sat. : 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. *Effective 5/25/13

Bethlehem & Lansdale Store Hours are: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. : 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thur. : 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sat. : 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sat. : 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. *Effective 5/25/13

Royersford Store Hours are: 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. Sat. : 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. *Effective 5/25/13

Allentown 2072 Downyflake Ln. 610-434-5141 Bethlehem 1520 Stefko Blvd. 610-867-7502 Lansdale 1250 N. Broad St. 215-855-8600 royersford 70 Buckwalter Rd. 610-323-6300 TDDs 610-435-0226 Visit us online at: www.AAA.com Reservation Center: 1-800-472-9367

Spring Holiday Travelers

Beware of Distracted Driving Costs

AAA Traveler GENERAL INFORMATION: Affiliations: AAA, Pennsylvania AAA Federation. A not-for-profit organization. Issue #1075-668X USPS #0309-620 Vol. 91, No. 5 May/June 2013 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. Advertisements in this publication, except for AAA club services and products, do not constitute an endorsement of the automobile club or the publisher. Liability of the publisher for errors and omissions in advertising or editorial copy is limited to printing a correction in the next issue of the publication after the publisher has been notified of the error or omission.

s travelers cross state lines for celebrations with families and friends, they need to be aware of differing state laws on texting and talking on a cell phone. AAA urges motorists to research laws prior to their road trip.

Across the Region

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 3,000 people are killed and nearly half a million are injured each year in crashes involving distraction. Distracted driving laws vary from state to state and in some cases even city to city. Some states also have additional restrictions for teenage drivers. Here are the basics adult drivers should know about distracted driving regulations in the region. • Pennsylvania – Texting while driving is banned for all drivers. Violators face a $50 fine. • Ohio – Texting while driving is a secondary offense in Ohio, meaning drivers will only be stopped if cited for another violation, such as speeding or running a red light. The fine for texting while driving can be up to $150. In addition, several Ohio towns and cities ban

Name Game If you are a winner by virtue of your name being listed on the card to the left, drawn at random from our complete membership list, send this announcement with your name on it to AAA Name Game Winner, P.O. Box 1910, Allentown, PA 18105-1910, postmarked within seven days of receiving this publication. You will be entitled to a free one-year renewal of your AAA membership.

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aaa’s Safe Driving for Mature Operators Course Auto Insurance Save $$ onPremiums Choose from the following 8-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.

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ALLENTOWN: AugusT 27 & 28 BETHLEHEM: JuLY 9 & 10 LANSDALE: sEPT. 10 & 11 ROYERSFORD: JuLY 23 & 24

2072 DOWNYFLAKE LANE 9:15 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. 1520 sTEFKO BOuLEVARD TuEs./WED. 9:15 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. 1250 N. BROAD sTREET TuEs./WED. 12:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. 70 BuCKWALTER ROAD TuEs./WED. 9:15 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M.

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Choose from the following 4-hour courses ALLENTOWN: JuNE 19 JuLY 24 BETHLEHEM: JuNE 12 LANSDALE: JuLY 11 ROYERSFORD: JuLY 17

2072 DOWNYFLAKE LANE 9:15 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. 9:15 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. 1520 sTEFKO BOuLEVARD WEDNEsDAY 9:15 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. 1250 N. BROAD sTREET THuRsDAY 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. 70 BuCKWALTER ROAD WEDNEsDAY 9:15 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. WEDNEsDAY WEDNEsDAY

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.

To register for a course in Allentown or Bethlehem, call 610-434-5141, Royersford or Lansdale, call 800-564-0300.

handheld cell phone use while driving. These fines vary by town. • New York - Handheld cell phone usage and texting are both banned if the person is driving. The fine for either violation is $150. • Delaware – All drivers are prohibited from text messaging and handheld cell phone use. This is a primary offense. Learner’s permit and intermediate license holders are subject to a complete ban on cell phone use. School bus drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving, except in emergencies and while parked. Drivers caught using a hand-held device will be fined $106 ($50 base fine with fees) for their first offense, with subsequent penalties reaching up to $350 with fees. • New Jersey – No person shall use a hand held phone or engage in text messaging while driving. Special learner’s permit, examination permit, and probationary license holders are subject to a complete ban on cell phone use. Drivers who talk or text on a handheld cell phone while driving face a fine. Motorists violating the primary law face a $100 fine plus court costs and fees.

Keep Distractions at Bay

AAA recommends that drivers follow best practices and avoid all forms of distracted driving, if possible. Suggestions include: • Plan ahead. Read maps, plug your destination into your GPS and check traffic conditions before you get on the road. • Adjust seats, mirrors, climate controls, sound systems and other devices before driving. • Stow electronic devices out of sight and out of reach, such as in a closed glove compartment. If you must call, text or email, pull over and park in a safe place first. • Secure children and pets before getting underway. If they need your attention, pull off the road safely to care for them. • Eat meals or snacks before or after your trip, not while driving. • Store or fasten loose gear or possessions that could roll around. • Finish dressing and personal grooming before you start driving. • Focus on the road. Use your mirrors. Notice pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles. May/June 2013

Trust AAA to Insure Your Car, Home and Life E

veryone needs insurance and consumers are barraged by a myriad of insurance company commercials that claim that they provide what you need. Many suggest going online, picking your own coverages and buying insurance. Easy! Quick! Cheap! Whether you are a teenager just starting to drive or a multi-millionaire with multiple homes and vehicles it’s very important to purchase insurance to adequately protect your interests. The types of insurance, the coverages, what you need and how much you need are difficult questions to answer without some help. What are your needs for the future? What happens if you’re in an accident? How much insurance do you need to adequately protect yourself? A professional insurance agent can help you answer those questions. Insurance is a highly regulated

industry. All professional agents are licensed by the state they work in to sell insurance after taking a comprehensive class and passing a state-issued exam. Insurance professionals also are required to keep up-to-date with the many changes in the industry by taking continuing education classes prior to license renewals. In addition, when an agent is hired by AAA East Central to sell auto and home insurance (or Property and Casualty in insurance jargon), they are required to take a month-long, inhouse training class to become experts on the products they sell. They are taught how to interpret the policy language and how it applies to the person purchasing that coverage. Contrary to what some insurance companies try to tell you in their commercials, purchasing insurance should not be a quick transaction. It takes some time for a good insurance agent to help

you decide on the adequate coverages to protect yourself and your family. During a comprehensive insurance review, an agent will take into account your income, your assets, your responsibilities, as well as your plans for the future, to determine what your insurance needs may be. The agent will then review your current coverages to help you evaluate whether they are appropriate for your current situation. An agent will know the questions to ask, be able to answer any of yours and help you decipher insurance jargon. By the time the conversation ends, you’ll be able to make an informed choice about your insurance coverage options. You’ll also know that every time you have a significant life change, you can confidently reach out to the agent you

trust to make important decisions regarding your insurance coverage. Trust AAA to steer you right on all your current and future Auto, Home and Life insurance needs. Combining your coverages with one insurance company could make a significant difference in your premium. Call 800-240-3603, or visit AAA.com/insurance for more information or to schedule a comprehensive Insurance review. AAA – your trusted insurance advisor.

AAA – Your Trusted Insurance Advisors When you get insurance through AAA, you’re part of something unique. Allentown • 2072 Downyflake Ln. Phone: 610-434-5141 Fax: 610-778-3416 Hours: 9 am-5 pm M, T, W, F 9 am-8 pm Th 10 am-2 pm S

Lansdale • 1250 N. Broad St. Phone: 215-855-8600 Fax: 215-855-0942 Hours: 9 am-5 pm M, T, W, F 9 am-8 pm Th 10 am-2 pm S

Bethlehem • 1520 Stefko Blvd. Phone: 610-867-7502 Fax: 610-867-0590 Hours: 9 am-5 pm M, T, W, F 9 am-8 pm Th 10 am-2 pm S

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Stephanie Koufalis Phone: 610-807-4353 Email: sak@aaaeastpenn.com Diane Brozosky Phone: 610-778-3351 Email: dbrozosky@ aaaeastpenn.com

Daniel Craver Phone: 610-778-3419 Email: dcraver@ aaaeastpenn.com

Richard McCracken Phone: 215-412-8364 Email: rmccracken@ aaaeastpenn.com

Robert Weber Phone: 215-412-8370 Email: rweber@ aaaeastpenn.com

Are you with us?SM Frank Deeney Phone: 610-778-2527 Email: fdeeney@ aaaeastpenn.com

Jeff Helman Phone: 610-778-3417 Email: jth@ aaaeastpenn.com

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Royersford • 70 Buckwalter Rd. Phone: 610-323-6300 Hours: 10 am-6 pm M, T, W, F 10 am-8 pm Th 10 am-2 pm S AGENT

Brenda L. Fizz Phone: 610-705-6834 Email: bfizz@aaaeastpenn.com

Call 800-240-3603, or visit AAA.com/insurance for more information or to schedule a comprehensive insurance review. May/June 2013

Introducing Club Rewards on AAA.com Prepare to be WOWed by deep discounts and savings!

ow more than ever, AAA members are looking for ways to save. And the savings are sensational with AAA Club Rewards -- an exciting online discount program that significantly expands discounts and savings available to AAA members! This innovative new shopping experience on AAA.com features deep discounts, limited offers and everyday savings on electronics, home improvement, apparel, entertainment, pet care and more from approximately 30,000 par-ticipating merchants nationwide — including nationally recognized retailers like Kohl’s, Macy’s, Best Buy, Walmart and The Home Depot. Members can access these new discounts simply by visiting the discounts section of our website at AAA. com. This amazing shopping portal features an intuitive, easy to navigate interface to help you find exactly what you are looking for with just a few simple clicks. Check out the Hot List for local offers, or use the AAA Club Rewards Shopping Engine to select your favorite brands. AAA members can also customize their shopping experience to receive personalized recommendations based on their interests.

In addition to discount offers, you’ll earn WOWPoints on most purchases, a unique online currency, that you can “burn off” at your favorite participating merchants. The majority of merchants will give at least one WOWPoint for each dollar spent, with many of them giving two, four, or more times the WOWPoints per dollar spent. One hundred WOWPoints equals $1 and members can start burning their points with as little as $2 or 200 WOWPoints. • WOWPoints are a virtual currency, as valuable and as flexible as cash. Earn WOWPoints on most purchases, then burn them to get FREE stuff; • 100 WOWPoints earned = $1.00; WOWPoints are credited to your account within 3-21 days; • There is no limit to the points you can earn;

•N o blackout dates, no inflated redemption prices and no restrictions; • WOWPoints never expire. They remain valid as long as you are a AAA member. AAA East Central members can access the AAA Club Rewards page from www.AAA.com/discounts. Members will be able to browse through offers; however, they must first register at the time of transaction. Registration is completely free — a valid AAA membership and

Double Dip

Pay with your AAA Member Rewards Visa credit card and take advantage of “double dipping” by paying yourself twice! –WOWPoints are earned when you shop AND credit card reward points are earned when you pay using your AAA Member Rewards Visa credit card.

email address are all you need. Offers are available online, by phone, and sometimes in-store using a printed coupon and include limited time offers, deep discount offers (50% to 90% off) and everyday offers (5% to 10% off). Members can even buy local restaurant gift certificates and earn WOWPoints at the same time. Why wait? Register online at AAA. com/discounts. Then shop, save and earn on national and local brands, restaurants and retailers. And don’t forget to sign up for the weekly Perk Alerts – savings delivered directly to your inbox!

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SPECIAL HERTZ Offers for AAA Members For a full list of special offers visit AAA.com/HertzDeals.

ertz offers AAA Members special promotions when reserving a Hertz rental vehicle. All offers apply to rent and return to the same location unless otherwise noted and advance reservations are required. Remember to request the special promo code rate when placing your reservation either online at AAA.com/Hertz or with your AAA Travel Agent.

Hertz Limited-Time offers

Special offers valid in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through 5/31/13

NEW ONE CAR CLASS UPGRADE FREE! Receive one car class upgrade on weekend/weekly rentals. Valid on Economy through Full Size vehicles. Ask for promo code #150533. WEEKLY RENTAL SAVINGS OF $35! Save $35 on weekly rental of any car class. Ask for promo code # 178485. SAVE $5/DAY up to $20! Save $5 per day up to $20 on a Weekly or Weekend Rental of Economy – Full size vehicles. Ask for promo code #180235. MEMBERS AGE 20 – 24 SAVE WITH NO YOUNG RENTER FEE! Young members age 20-24 can save from $15 to $25 depending on the car

class rented at participating locations in the U.S. and Canada. Applies to all car classes except Prestige and Adrenaline Collection vehicles, Corvettes and other car classes restricted from Young Renter Program. Also available on multi-month rentals. Ask for promo code # 144314. RENT FOR $14.99 PER WEEKEND DAY! Rent an Economy or Compact Hertz car at the Airport for only $14.99 per Weekend Day. Special rates also available on other car classes. Excludes NY Metro area and Hawaii. Ask for XCT1 Rate. Valid through 6/15/13.

Hertz Everyday offers available to AAA members:

Everyday offers valid in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through 12/31/13. $20 OFF WEEKLY RENTAL Leisure Weekly rentals - 5-day minimum rental of any car class. Ask for promo code # 176260. UP TO $15 OFF WEEKEND RENTAL Save $5 per day, up to $15, off a weekend rental of any car class. Ask for promo code #176245. $50 OFF A MONTHLY RENTAL Save $50 off monthly rental (minimum 28 days) of any car class. Ask for promo code # 176256.

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Top Picks for Kids Ensure Vacation Fun for the Whole Family AAA travel guides now spotlight kid-friendly activities for many top destinations

lanning a trip the whole family will enjoy is easier when you let AAA’s travel professionals help point the way with expert recommendations. To select their top picks for key family travel destinations, AAA editors became kids again. With an eye toward finding options for tots to teens, they visited and played at countless attractions touted as kid friendly — many designated as AAA GEMs, offering a Great Experience for Members — along with notable restaurants and events. This family-friendly content is available in AAA’s popular digital and printed travel guides for select destinations. The key to a successful family vacation is planning activities that are fun and exciting for every member of your group, recognizing that what’s exciting to a 6-year old can differ from what appeals to teens. Recommendations from our editors help make these distinctions, ensuring easier travel planning and memorable vacation experiences. New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC all provide a multitude of experiences to keep the whole family happy!

New York City Top Picks for Kids Under 13

Frequently changing hands-on exhibits capture the imaginations of little ones at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, inspiring creativity, learning and just plain fun. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is also a great place for kids and their families to bond as they explore subjects like the arts, science, environment and culture. After a Midtown shopping excursion, reward patient kids with a trip to Serendipity 3 (225 E. 60th), where the frozen hot chocolate, old-fashioned sundaes and other decadent treats are sure to delight. Just a stone’s throw away at Third Avenue and E. 60th, Dylan’s Candy Bar is a Willy Wonka wonderland with jellybeans, lollipops, chocolates and all sweet things imaginable.

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Active teens have a blast at Chelsea Piers, a waterfront sports village that also does a fine job of pleasing parents. Popular diversions include ice skating rinks, a bowling alley, batting cages and a 30-foot-high rock climbing wall constructed especially for minors. Junior duffers are intrigued by golfswing simulators and by an outdoor

At FAO Schwarz, kids can dance on a musical keyboard, create their own Muppet or gape at life-size stuffed animals. Girls squeal in excitement at American Girl Place, where dolls are decked out in fashionable accessories and can visit the hospital John Lennon Memorial, NYC or hair salon. Toys “R” Us in Times Square also amuses kids with a Ferris wheel, menacing T-Rex and enormous driving range overlooking the Hudson River. Barbie dollhouse. Given the fascination that today’s Broadway typically runs plays youth has with movies and videos, the suitable for the 12 and under set—“The Museum of the Moving Image in Lion King,” “Mary Poppins” and “Spider Queens manages to inspire with Man” are safe bets. For preschoolers try vintage equipment and film-related to catch one of the public weekend articles such as a genuine Yoda from shows at Puppetworks in Brooklyn, “Star Wars” and molds used to build a where the colorful, captivating King Kong action figure. Visitors can also puppetry is based on fairytales and learn about the creation of TV shows, children’s stories. movies and digital entertainment.

Central Park has many enticements for teens, from the more basic pleasures of street music per formances Smithsonian Institution, and heavenly National Museum of Natural History food truck snacks, to a number of extraordinary landmarks. The antics of For Teens sea lions and penguins provoke lots of Not just a resting place for old laughs at the zoo, while some relish the postage stamps, the National Postal pilgrimage to John Lennon’s memorial, Museum has interactive exhibits that Strawberry Fields. enable you to do things like create and Where there is water, there are send postcards or take a seat in a mailgood times. With the East River as a delivering stagecoach. For teens more shimmering back drop, South Street accustomed to texting than letter Seaport Museum offers bike rentals, writing, exploring the history of mail water taxi access, a museum and historic going back to Colonial times will be eyeships available for touring. Circle Line opening as well as educational. Cruises provides a variety of sightseeing Georgetown will appeal to fashiontours, and Intrepid Sea, Air & Space conscious guys and gals. In addition to a Museum showcases the famous aircraft selection of trendy clothes, Urban carrier docked on the Hudson’s Pier 86. Outfitters (3111 M St. N.W.) has gift items like funky iPad stands and stick-on Washington, DC Top Picks moustaches. Girls flock to Betsey Johnson (3029 M St. N.W.) for frothy pink for Kids party dresses, cap-sleeved tops, Under 13 wraparound ankle pumps and other Hands down, the most fun museum stylish must-haves. Thomas Sweet (on P for kids in D.C. is the National Museum Street just off Wisconsin Avenue) is a of Natural History. From the trumpeting favorite stop for ice cream treats. African elephant in the center of the Burgers and fries along with rotunda to the life-size humpback blasting Katy Perry and LMFAO? That’s whale suspended in Ocean Hall, there’s what makes the Hard Rock Cafe such a no shortage of things to make them fun place. Music memorabilia on display ooh and aah. Kids will especially love includes the red leather jacket worn by the dinosaur skeletons and the up-close the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, in the encounters with multicolored members video for his huge hit “Beat It.” of the order Lepidoptera at the Butterfly Pavilion. Philadelphia Top Picks Let kids run off excess energy at the National Mall, then take a spin on the for Kids Smithsonian carousel in front of the Arts Under 13 and Industries Building. The painted Thrill wee ones by taking a trip to ponies may be faded, but this vintage Sesame Place in nearby Lang horne. merry-go-round with its tinkling Rides and waterslides entertain tots, as calliope music remains an old-fashioned do huggable Sesame Street friends like pleasure. Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Elmo and The Rock Creek Park Nature Center Cookie Monster. For an educational and Planetarium is a great place to learn experience that’s also tons of fun, attend about the animals that live in the park’s the Neighborhood Street Party parade. 2,000 acres of woodland. The center’s Ages 5-12 will have a blast at The Discovery Room has plenty of hands-on Franklin Institute. The Train Factory activities, and a beehive behind glass on mesmerizes young conductors as they the back wall offers a first-hand view of learn about operating a 350-ton these industrious insects at work. locomotive, while aspiring astronauts can command a mission and examine continued on page 11

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Top Picks for Kids Ensure Vacation Fun for the Whole Family Continued from page 10 find it at Ghost Tours of Philadelphia. And what’s more, they’ll be exposed to a little history in addition to pondering such dilemmas as whether Edgar Allan Poe’s spirit lingers in the Old City. Guides conduct a candlelit Alpine Express, Sesame Place stroll past Philly’s spooky nooks and crannies, telling tales of haunted houses space expedition equipment. Kids can and ghostly encounters. And, of course, also walk through a two-story-high there’s the requisite cemetery stop. giant heart with sound and lighting • Philadelphia is known for its iconic effects, peer through a telescope in the treats, and Reading Terminal Market is fourth-floor observatory or discover the perfect venue in which to sample their inner athlete at the Sports the city’s delectable tidbits. In this Challenge. • The Please Touch Museum in enclosed historic farmers' market built Fairmount Park amuses young children underneath the Reading Railroad’s train with interactive exhibits that stimulate shed in 1892, you’ll find everything from learning through touching and cheesesteaks to soft pretzels to whoopie playing. Adventures include exploring pies. • Guided tours aboard the cruiser a neighborhood in City Capers, Olympia and the World War II submarine experimenting with balance at Becuna at the Independence Seaport Flight Fantasy or winding through Museum spark the imagination of Wonderland’s maze. students as they investigate these For Teens historic vessels. The “What Floats Your • Teens love intrigue, and they’ll Boat?” display inside the museum

features hands-on activities that illustrate the concepts of speed and gravity and explore subjects like design and construction. • For a buggy endeavor, head to The Insectarium, a museum devoted entirely to creepy-crawlies. Yes, you can handle some of the live creatures if you choose, but if you’d rather admire them from afar there are plenty of exhibits, including mounted specimens. Some are interesting and educational, like the working beehive, and some are concocted more for dramatic effect, like

a cockroach kitchen swarming with hundreds of the dreaded insects. Yikes! AAA’s Top Picks for Kids are currently available for 19 U.S. cities coast to coast, including Orlando, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Selections are separated into categories that include options for kids under 13, teens and kids of all ages. To read more visit AAA.com/TourBooks, or download AAA eTourBook® guides available at AAA.com/ebooks or stop by any AAA Travel Store and pick up a printed copy of the AAA TourBook® guide.

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rlando’s popularity as a family vacation destination is as solid as ever. There’s too much going on for it to ever get boring and stale. It helps that the theme parks and attractions try to outdo each other for your business, because every year brings new exhibits that are bigger, better, faster and more thrilling than last year’s offerings. If you’ve been wondering what new attractions are waiting for you in Orlando, we have a sampling of what’s coming up.

Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins

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SeaWorld is preparing for the opening of their newest exhibit. Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin on May 24, and it is guaranteed to become a must-see Orlando attraction. The exhibit is meant to be experienced through the penguins’ eyes. It’s an exhilarating, first-of-its-kind family ride. Stepping out, visitors can explore a massive penguin colony in an expanse that envelops them in cool extremes, both above and below the penguins’ icy world. It’s the biggest and

The app is full of incredible createand-share videos and photos, where fans can swim, march and dance with penguins. They can place their face onto an Antarctic explorer. And the best part? All of videos and photos can easily be shared with family and friends through social media channels -- Facebook, Twitter and You Tube – and can be emailed, too. The app is also the place to get the cold, hard facts about penguins and Antarctica, watch incredible behindthe-scenes teaser videos about the “making of” SeaWorld Orlando’s newest attraction, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. Fans can even enter the Family Voyage Sweepstakes to win a trip to Orlando!

Walt Disney World® Resort most expansive attraction in SeaWorld’s history and will thrill and chill you to your very bone! Fans wanting to explore even more of SeaWorld’s thrilling, chilling new adventure of a lifetime should download the free Antarctica app, available now for iPhones, iPads and Android devices. The app can be downloaded at SeaWorldOrlando.com/Antarctica.

In March, Disney announced plans for Disney Springs, the exciting, multiyear transformation of Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort. Visitors have enjoyed Downtown Disney for 30 years, but Disney imagineers are right now hard at work reinventing this corner of the resort. The goal is to create a welcoming, comfortable space where families can enjoy time together and instantaneously feel right at home. The overall Disney

Springs experience will draw inspiration from the turn-of-the-century lakeside towns that dotted the Florida landscape. Construction begins this spring, with new areas opening in phases. The entire project is scheduled for completion in 2016. Once open, there will be twice as many shops, restaurants and other venues — about 150 establishments in all. Disney Springs will include four outdoor neighborhoods: Town Center, The Landing, Marketplace and West Side. All will be connected by a flowing spring and lakefront. Town Center will offer shopping and dining venues, plus a promenade. The commercial district known as The Landing will feature inspired dining and views of the beautiful waterfront. The centerpiece of Marketplace is an over-the-water pedestrian walkway and an expanded World of Disney store. Lively entertainment is the focus at the West Side, with a series of elevated spaces offering cooling shade plus a great view of the activity below. Plans are in the works for a new gateway and signature water tower at Disney Springs, as well. continued on page 13

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There is a lot happening east of Orlando at the Kennedy Space Center. For instance, Angry Birds are flying from the digital screen to the handson real world at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s Angry Birds Space Encounter. The brand new exhibit, which opened in March, is accessed through the Angry Birds wormhole. Inside, guests can experience any of the seven interactive exhibits. One of the exhibits--Create Your Own Angry Bird—allows you to make a customized Angry Bird on a computer screen. Cold Cuts Tile Puzzle is another exhibit, where different levels of complex puzzles challenge guests. At the Eggsteriod Slingshot exhibit, launching small Angry Birds at pigs can score points. Guests will also enjoy weaving their way through the Danger Zone mirror maze and the Red Planet Laser Challenge, then move to Game Zone area. Family members have the

opportunity to remember the experience when they use the green screen photo area to select an Angry Birds background for an individual or family photograph. The new exhibit is included in regular admission to the Visitor Complex.

Kennedy Space Center is also the new permanent home for the recently retired space shuttle Atlantis. Opening

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day for the $100 million exhibit is June 29. The six-story, 90,000-square-foot exhibit building is located in the Shuttle Plaza. It is as amazing as the shuttle itself. At the entrance to the Atlantis exhibit, guests walk underneath a fullsize replica space shuttle external tank flanked by two solid rocket boosters. Inside is the Atlantis. Currently, the orbiter is wrapped to preserve its natural state when it last returned to Earth. When the exhibit opens, the Atlantis will be suspended from the ceiling and visitors can peek inside the payload doors. A full-scale replica of the Hubble Space Telescope, which the Atlantis repaired in orbit, will be suspended nearby. There will also be simulators, a live feed from the International Space Station and other interactive displays to tell the story of the 30-year space shuttle program.

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Cruise Updates Andie MacDowell is godmother to Uniworld’s new Portugal ship

Duchess of Cambridge named as godmother of Royal Princess

Uniworld christened their newest ship, Queen Isabel, on March 22 in Porto, Portugal. On hand to serve Uniworld’s New Portugal Ship as godmother was the actress Andie MacDowell. Best known for her starring roles in the for 2014. Next year marks the Crown 1990s movies “Four Weddings and a Princess’ debut in the Pacific Northwest. Funeral” and “Groundhog Day,” Mac- This is Princess’ largest ship ever to sail in Dowell is familiar to most as the face of Alaska. It offers the signature seven-day L’Oreal cosmetics. “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruises with The 118-passenger Queen Isabel Saturday departures. The Coral Princess will sail Uniworld’s 10-day Portugal, and Island Princess will sail on the same Spain and the Douro River itinerary. The itinerary, offering two glacier-viewing ship features 18 junior suites at 215 experiences on every sailing. Visit Glacier square feet each, and two suites at 323 Bay National Park and either Hubbard square feet each, all with full balconies. Glacier or College Fjord. No other cruise The staterooms on the main deck have line has this combination. French balconies. Public areas include a Past passengers of Princess who lounge with full-service bar, an outdoor book a cruise by August 31, 2013 will bar, a restaurant with an outside dining receive “Captain’s Circle Launch area, a sun deck with swimming pool Savings”-- an automatic discount of $50 and a fitness and spa area. per person for cruise only and an automatic discount of $100 per person Alaska 2014 is open for sale for cruisetours. Princess continues as a destination Mark your calendars to attend a leader in Alaska, offering an unheard-of Princess Alaska Talk in one of our AAA seven ships on seven itinerary choices Travel Stores. See page 15 for details.

Princess Cruises’ newest ship, the Royal Princess, will be officially named by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge. The grand ceremony will take place in Southampton, England on June 13. Royal Princess will arrive at Ocean Terminal in Southampton, England on Friday, June 7 for a week of festivities before the official inauguration ceremony. After two short preview cruises, the ship will embark on a maiden voyage on June 16, followed by Grand Mediterranean cruises throughout the summer and Eastern Caribbean cruises beginning in the fall.

Innovations to mark June debut of Royal Princess

When the Royal Princess debuts in June, the ship will attract attention for its many striking features, including a soaring atrium and the dramatic overthe-water Sea-Walk. But what may

escape immediate notice are the many unique innovations onboard. A new generation of in-room television entertainment will offer an extensive array of ondemand movies and other programming options. The entire library of hundreds of movies, as well as classic and contemporary TV show episodes, will be offered free to passengers. For the first time on a Princess ship, suite passengers can access an exclusive area to relax or work, with access to full front desk services, plus light snacks and beverages. Passengers will have dedicated staff to assist with such things as shore excursions, specialty dining or Lotus Spa reservations. The top-deck SeaView Bar will host midday and sunset flair bartending shows where talented bartenders will entertain with their impressive bottletossing and mixing skills. The ship boasts these innovations as “largest at sea”: outdoor movie screen, Tuscan wine collection, complimentary pizza restaurant, and gelato menu. continued on page 17

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Crystal Cruises is growing its Kids Sail Free program from four voyages to 21. Kids aged 17 and under can sail free when sharing a stateroom with two adults. Now included in the program are seven- to 15-day voyages in the Mediterranean, Western Europe, North Cape, Baltic, British Isles, Canary Islands, and across the Atlantic from May to December aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. For this growing population of “junior cruisers,” Crystal will add Magic Castle at Sea shows and classes during summer cruises. Every Crystal cruise also offers family-friendly learning and entertainment, including iPad Digital Filmmaking classes (in association with USC’s School of Cinematic Arts) and dedicated on-board kids and teens spaces.

Ten Viking longships christened

Oasis of the Seas to sail in Europe in 2014

Crystal Cruises Kids Sail Free As temperatures hovered near the freezing mark in both places, the Alta, Forseti, Jarl, Rinda and Var were christened in Rostock. Then the Aegir, Embla, Bragi and Skadi were officially named under the watchful eyes of more than 700 travel agents, partners, shipping officials and press.

Royal Caribbean has just announced that the world’s largest ship, the Oasis of the Seas, will be sailing Europe for a short autumn season in 2014. Guests will sail the Atlantic and Western Mediterranean and delight in Oasisclass exclusive amenities and concepts through its seven themed neighborhoods , such as an 82-foot-long zip line, a handcrafted carousel, the Rising Tide elevating bar, Broadway musicals, the Aquatheatre high-diving performance venue, and Central Park with more than 12,000 live trees and plants. “Now vacationers can combine Europe’s rich cultures and history with the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship for a regional experience that can only be found on Royal Caribbean, “

says Lisa Bauer, executive vice president of Global Sales and Marketing for Royal Caribbean. “And for those who have always wanted more time to enjoy the myriad activities on Oasis of the Seas, our two trans-Atlantic cruises will offer more than enough time to do everything onboard, as well as some surprises along the way.” There are three Europe sailings from which to choose: two roundtrip sailings on a five-night Western Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona, and a seven-night Spain itinerary sailing from Barcelona to Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Additionally, a two-night Bahamas cruise departing on August 30 and a five-night Western Caribbean cruise departing on October 27, both roundtrip from Port Everglades, Florida will bookend Oasis of the Seas’ short 2014 Europe season.

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In a simultaneous and crosssimulcast ceremony that spanned 320 miles of Europe, 10 Viking River Cruises long ships were christened in the port of Amsterdam and the shipyards of Rostock, Germany in March.

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long with exclusive AAA Member Benefits, AAA Travel is also proud to announce that we can provide our past travelers and members with additional savings when you return to AAA Travel to book your next vacation! These offers have different names from Bounce Back to AAA, to Come Back Soon, to Past Passenger Savings but they all are the same — a reward or additional savings for your loyalty as a AAA Travel Customer. Savings and benefits vary based on your trip length and destination and restrictions apply, so call your AAA Travel Professional for details. Most bounce back savings apply to new reservations booked and deposited within 12 months of the original vacation. Your AAA Travel Agent also receives notices on any points, perks or loyalty programs that may apply to your next resort holiday so they can save you time researching these savings. Some resorts or cruise lines may also offer you savings if you book at the resort before you leave, or onboard your cruise ship. Booking your next holiday while away may eat in to your valuable family or vacation time. If you do decide to do so, please contact your AAA Travel Agent immediately when you return so we can apply any additional savings and AAA member benefits to your reservation. If you book while at Disney, for example, you only have 30 days to contact AAA Travel to apply your additional benefits or savings. Other resorts may require that you sign a release form upon your return or at the resort. This will allow our AAA agents to assist with your travel planning including securing your flight arrangements, counseling you on your insurance purchase to assure that all of the components of your reservation are protected, booking your dining reservations, or assisting with your shore excursions and documentation.

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If you booked your Europe, Hawaii or South Pacific, USA, Caribbean/Mexico, Costa Rica vacation or American Queen Steamboat Cruise with AAA Travel and you come back to book again to one of these destinations, you will receive up to $100 off per booking in addition to your AAA Member Benefits which include activity/shore excursion credits of up to $50 per booking, additional discounts of up to $50 per booking, and cabin credits.

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While you are on your cruise, you may have an opportunity to book another Disney Cruise at a reduced price, or the cruise line may offer you a percentage off savings or onboard credit as an incentive to book while onboard. In the event that you do book your next cruise vacation while on board, please mention that AAA Travel, AAA East Central, is your travel agent. If you do this we will be able to service your account and help with any other related details — provide information and advice, book flights, hotel rooms, rental cars, and help plan shore excursions. But, most importantly, only AAA Travel can add your AAA member benefits to your cruise booking. For Disney Cruise Line the member benefit is an exclusive photo package. And, if you think you might book on board, your AAA Travel Agent can provide you with a voucher in advance for the Future Cruise Sales Desk to automatically apply your AAA member benefits, and send the booking confirmation to your travel agent so you get the best of both worlds.

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From time to time, while staying at an on-site resort, you may receive a call or handout encouraging you to rebook your next Disney resort vacation before you leave. Most of these on-site booking offers are for return travel in the same year and are a percentage savings or dollars off. It’s not uncommon for our members to actually call our offices while at the resort to compare these offers to our AAA Magic Moments member benefit offer which could provide a better value. If you do decide to book during your stay, please contact your AAA Travel Professional immediately upon your return so we can add your applicable member benefits to your package. These could include the AAA Vacations® Diamond Savings Card offering savings of 10%, 15% or 20% at participating locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort®, Disney’s Story Time Experience, and our preferred Fireworks Viewing Location in the Magic Kingdom®. But don’t hesitate because you can only transfer your bookings to AAA which are not paid in full, and this request

Royal Caribbean offers its past cruisers, who the line calls Crown and Anchor® Society members, NEXT CRUISE OPTIONS if you book your next cruise while you are still onboard your current cruise. Royal Caribbean's onboard offer is extremely flexible - you receive up to a $200 onboard booking bonus plus a reduced deposit of $100, and you have a “decide now” or “decide later” option. What that means is, if you book onboard your cruise and put down a $100 per person deposit, no additional deposits are due until your final payment. You have plenty of time to make up your mind because this offer doesn’t expire, but, if you decide on a date and itinerary within 30 days of your return, you can “share the wealth” and extend this offer to three additional cabins. Royal Caribbean will notify your AAA Travel Agent that you booked onboard, but please also give us a call when you get back so we can add any additional AAA member benefits that may apply to your reservation.

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Prior to leaving on your trip, your AAA Travel agent can provide you with a release form if you decide to book at Sandal or Beaches Resorts. However, we encourage you to enjoy your valuable vacation time, and to come back to us when you return to book with your past traveler savings. When you enroll in the Sandals/Beaches past guest program, you receive an additional $250 savings towards your next stay, and bonus points for joining (restrictions apply). Your AAA Travel Agent can work on your behalf to assure that these savings are continued on page 19

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applied and deducted from your payment prior to travel, and we can also apply any additional Bounce Back to AAA savings that may apply! Other cruise lines and some tour operators come out periodically with past passenger savings and offers, based on the specific destinations or products - these savings often have a book by date and are based on early bookings. So always let your AAA Travel Agent know you are a past passenger and if you have a past passenger club number. Our agents need that number

If TSA determines a passenger is eligible for expedited screening, information is embedded in the barcode of the passenger’s boarding pass. TSA reads the barcode at designated checkpoints and the passenger may be referred to a lane where they will undergo expedited screening, which could include no longer removing the following items: • Shoes • 3-1-1 compliant bag from carry-on • Laptop from bag • Light outerwear/jacket • Belt

before they can quote you the current past passenger price for a cruise, for example. AAA members’ and loyal travel agency cus-tomers’ business in support of AAA’s preferred tour and cruise suppliers is what drives these ongoing savings programs and benefits — it pays to belong! We, at AAA Travel thank you for being a AAA member and loyal travel agency customer and look forward to assisting with your future travel plans.

Discover the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal or Europe with AAA Vacations®

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Cruise and receive the following benefits* on select voyages: Free Onboard Spending Money - up to $75*per stateroom Exclusive AAA Vacations® Wine Tasting Experience for Two Preferred Check-in on embarkation day

In addition, passengers 12 years and younger are allowed through TSA Pre™ lanes with eligible passengers. TSA will always incorporate random and unpredictable security measures throughout the airport and no individual will be guaranteed expedited screening. At this time, TSA Pre™ is only available for passengers traveling domestically on participating airlines. If any leg of an itinerary is international, the passenger will not qualify for TSA Pre™ for that itinerary and will go through traditional screening.

Sailing on the Caribbean Princess to Canada/New England • Sept. 2012 Excellent cruise – great itinerary and the transportation to/from the pier was very convenient. Mary Alice was always available to answer any questions and was successful in arranging two adjacent tables for dinner every evening.

– Mary Ann Keegan

CALL: 1-800-532-SAIL (7245) CLICK: AAA.com/Cruises

Great cruise! Saw lots of interesting sights.

– Randall & Linda Haney

*Valid on select AAA Vacations Princess departures. 1st and 2nd passengers only, non-transferable. Onboard money is USD and is $50/stateroom for itineraries of 11 days or less and $75/stateroom for 12 plus days. Other restrictions apply.

TAKE CREDIT FOR MAKING A SMART CALL. For a limited time, AAA Members who switch to Sprint can receive a $100 service credit for each newly activated line of service.

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Credit approval req. Early Termination Fee (sprint.com/etf): After 14 days, up to $350/line. IL Port-in Offer: Offer ends: 7/11/2013. $100 port-in credit for smartphones, feature phones and mobile broadband devices. Available only to eligible IL accounts with valid Corp. ID. Requires port-in from an active number (wireless or landline). Svc credit request must be made at sprint.com/promo within 72 hours from the port-in activation date or svc credit will be declined. Ported new-line must remain active 61 days to receive full svc credit. Excludes Nextel Direct Connect devices, tablets, upgrades, replacements, and ports made between Sprint entities or providers associated with Sprint (i.e., Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance), all CL and plans less than $10. Port-in Payment Expectations: Svc credit will appear in adjustment summary section at account level. If the svc credit does not appear on the first or second invoice following the 61st day, visit sprint.com/promo and click on “Where’s my Reward”. Individual-Liable Discount: Available for AAA members (ongoing verification). Discounts subject to change according to AAA’s agreement with Sprint and are available upon request for monthly svc charges on select plans. No discounts apply to second lines, Add-A-Phone lines or add-ons $29.99 or less. Other Terms: Offers and coverage not available everywhere or for all phones/networks. Restrictions apply. Nationwide Sprint Network reaches over 282 million people. Sprint 4G LTE network is available in limited markets, on select devices. Visit sprint.com/4GLTE for info. Sprint 4G LTE devices will not operate on the Sprint 4G (WiMAX) network. Sprint 3G network (including roaming) reaches over 285 million people. See store or sprint.com for details. ©2013 Sprint. All rights reserved. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Android, Google, the Google logo, Google Play and Google Wallet are trademarks of Google Inc. The HTC logo, and HTC EVO are the trademarks of HTC Corporation. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. N135203 MV1234567

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Shaping the Future of the Automotive Industry T

he Ford /AAA Student Auto Skills Competition fosters young people’s interest in the automotive industry through a spirited nationwide competition with opportunities to win prizes, scholarships, tools and awards along with an experience that could help shape the future of their careers. The competition consists of twoperson teams of 11th and 12th grade automotive technology students attending secondary schools and colleges (serving local high schools) with at least one full-time or part-time automotive instructor. Everyone who registers for the competition gets the opportunity to demonstrate their automotive knowledge and qualify for prizes by taking a written exam. Those students scoring the highest (typically the top ten teams) participate in a “hands-on” competition within their respective state, challenging students to diagnose and fix uniformly “bugged” new Ford vehicles as quickly as possible while ensuring quality workmanship.

The winning two-person team from each state is recognized with scholarships, tools, and awards, and, along with their instructor, are provided an expense-paid trip to the national

Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bethlehem – June 27

Lansdale – May 16

1520 Stefko Blvd.

1250 N. Broad St.

FREE 90-minute workshop for parents and their pre-permit teens focusing on concepts that a teen may not normally hear in a driver education class such as: Pennsylvania’s graduated driver licensing law; parent-teen agreements; crash statistics; and insurance coverage for teen drivers.

R.S.V.P.: AAA Public Affairs Dept. at 610-434-5141 or register online at AAA.com/events

LEHIGH COUNTY

® BERKS COUNTY Douglassville Auto Body & Sales, Inc. 1-3, 5-10, 12 E 610/326-0422 1501 Ben Franklin Hwy., Douglassville

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We are proud to announce that AAA East Central’s East Penn Region has four teams of students representing the state in a field of ten qualifying schools for the 2013 AAA/Ford Auto Skills competition in Pennsylvania: School

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Richard Sikora Schnecksville, PA

Daniel Simon & Christopher Anderson

North Montco Technical Career Center William Kirkpatrick Lansdale, PA

Michael Pastuszak & Austin Yoder

Western Center for Technical Studies Don Bray Limerick, PA

Evan Tumelty & Mike Dibattista

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Mikitz Gordon Street Collision Center 1-12 610/437-3041 229 W. Gordon St., Allentown

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

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

Students Aron Nemes & Steven Schmoyer

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

Reliable Auto Body 1-12 610/433-3212 967 Sumner Ave., Whitehall

Instructor

Bethlehem Area Vocational Jeff Cantrel Technical School Bethlehem, PA

Auto Collision Specialists 1-12 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Road, Emmaus

Scope of Service 1 - Collision Repairs 2 - Frame Repair 3 - Direct Repair Provider 4 - Total Paint Replacement

finals at the Ford Motor Company Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The national finals competition includes a written test and a “hands-on” competition, similar to the “hands-on”

competition at the state level, but with a different, new Ford vehicle. The team with the fewest quality-of-workmanship demerits and the best combined total score of repair time and written exam scores will be the winner! Students win scholarships, trophies, apparel, certificates, shop manuals, trips and automotive equipment. Instructors are eligible to win equipment, service publications, trophies and prestige for their schools. Opportunities with the Ford ASSET program will be available to many of the competition finalists. Additionally, the names of each contestant who registers for the competition are submitted to AAA affiliated service facilities, Ford Motor Company dealers, and many other sponsoring organizations that have a need for automotive technicians and other service specialists. This competition complements other Ford and AAA efforts to promote careers in the automotive field.

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 610/377-7787 509 N. First St., Lehighton

LEHIGH COUNTY Mesko Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. 610/264-3000 171 Lloyd St., Allentown

Montgomery COUNTY Alderfer Glass Co. 215/723-1192 144 Telford Pike, Telford

AAA inspected and approved • State-of-the-art equipment and facilities • Insured • State registered • ASE, I-CAR, OEM certified technicians • Guaranteed workmanship • AAA arbitration • Most insurance claims accepted AAA Approved Auto Body® facilities are not the only facilities capable of competent repairs.

AAA Approved Auto Repair® Scope of Service Approved facilities offer service in areas indicated by the numbers to the left of each phone number. 1 – Engine Performance 6 – Heating, Air Conditioning 2 – Minor Engine Repair 7 – Major Engine Repair 3 – Brake Service 8 – Automatic Transmission 4 – Electrical Systems 9 – Manual Transmission 5 – Tire, Steering, Suspension 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 AAA Approved Auto Repair® facilities are not the only facilities capable of competent repairs. BERKS COUNTY Dave’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-10 E 610/367-1844 925 W. Philadelpia Ave., Boyertown BUCKS COUNTY BBack Car Care 215/345-8620 1-6, 8 E 3853 Old Easton Rd., Doylestown Cunningham’s Automotive Repair 610-847-6006 1-10 E 8044 Easton Road, Ottsville Fred Beans Ford 800/232-3267 1-9 E Rt. 611 N. & Sawmill Rd., Doylestown Fred Beans Buick Cadillac 800/232-3267 1-9 E 841 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown Fred Beans Chevrolet 1-9 E 800/232-3267 845 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown Grandview Service Centre 215/257-7033 1-9 E 530 Arch Street, Perkasie Kershaw and Fritz Tire Service 215/345-0712 1-6, 8 E 670 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 215/538-1095 335 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown Miller Tire & Auto Co. 1-9 E 215/257-4307 856 Blooming Glen Rd., Blooming Glen 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 Lenny’s Auto Services, Inc. 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 A-Tech Automotive, Inc 1-7, 9 E 610/432-8989 1035 Union Boulevard, Allentown Austin’s Auto Service 1-10 E 610/866-5440 1843 W. Broad St., Bethlehem

LEHIGH COUNTY Auto Collision Specialists 1-10 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Rd., Emmaus Autolex Dealerships, Inc. 610/740-3005 1-10 E 725 N. 15th St., Allentown Bethlehem Ford 610/867-8641 1-10 E 2135 W. Union Blvd., Bethlehem Dreisbach’s Auto Service & Sales 610/435-7505 1-10 E 614 N. 18th Street, Allentown Firestone Tire & Service Center 610/266-1006 1-10 E 100 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall 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 L&M Automotive Specialists, Inc. 1-9 E 610/435-1782 210 Gordon Street, Allentown McNabb's Service & Repairs 1-10 E 610/398-1324 4948 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 610/791-4911 3141 Lehigh Street, Allentown Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 610/437-5091 1820 MacArthur Road, Whitehall No.1 Service Center 1-7, 9 E 610/432-7044 1637 Tilghman Street, Allentown Park Manor Automotive 1-10 E 610/395-6712 1185 Bulldog Drive, Allentown Queen City Tire, Inc. 1-9 E 610/395-3751 4661 Hamilton Blvd., 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 Shoemaker Auto Group, Inc. 1-10 E 610/395-3713 4131 Walbert Ave., Allentown

LEHIGH COUNTY 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 Bergey’s Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge 1-10 E 215/721-3480 430 Harleysville Pike, Souderton Bergey’s Tire & Auto Service Center 1-9 E 215/855-9706 1341 N. Broad St., Lansdale 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 Hinkle’s Auto Repair 1-9 E 215/679-0698 2703 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg 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 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1-9 E 610/367-2941 2148 E. High St., Pottstown North Penn Gulf 1-9 E 215/362-2223 Valley Forge Road & Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Reiter’s Service Station, Inc. 610/287-9186 1-9 E 1224 North Gravel Pike, Zieglerville Spanial’s Service Center 1-10 E 215/855-7030 45 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield Upper Gwynedd Service Center 215/699-6640 1-10 E 790 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale Wes Jackson Automotive Center 610/489-6888 1-9 E 1851 Ridge Pike, Royersford Wynne’s Express Lube & Auto Repair, Inc. 610/489-4050 1-10 E 1635 W. Main St., Trappe NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Blue Ridge Service & Tire of Walnutport 1-10 E 610/767-2220 308 S. Best Ave., Walnutport Car-Doc, Inc. 610/767-7110 1-10 E 4982 East Valley Dr., Walnutport Easton Auto Body 1-10 E 610/252-6502 1328 Elm St., Easton Jeff’s Automotive, Inc. 610/253-6565 1-9 E 4110 William Penn Hwy., Easton Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8,9 E 610/253-9070 2914 William Penn Hwy., Easton 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 & Auto 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. 610/991-9100 1-10 E 191 Commerce Park Dr., Easton

May/June 2013

Cost of Owning and Operating a Vehicle in U.S. Increases Nearly Two Percent Increase in maintenance, insurance and fuel drive up average cost for sedans to $9,122 yearly, 60.8 cents per mile

he results of AAA’s annual Your Driving Costs study were recently released and revealed a 1.96 percent increase in the cost to own and operate a sedan in the United States. The average cost rose 1.17 cents to 60.8 cents per mile, or $9,122 per year, based upon 15,000 miles of annual driving. Many factors go into the cost calculation of owning and operating a vehicle. This year, changes in maintenance, fuel and insurance costs resulted in the increase to just over 60 cents a mile. In-depth findings of this year’s study, including a breakdown of specific costs by category of vehicle and various annual mileages, are contained in the Your Driving Costs brochure which is available at the Allentown, Bethlehem, Lansdale and Royersford AAA branch offices or may be downloaded at www. AAA.com/news. Copies may also be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped, legal-size envelope to: AAA Your Driving Costs, P.O. Box 1910, Allentown, PA 18105-1910.

Before you make any vehicle purchase, it is important to determine ownership and operational costs and compare them to your current and future financial situation. To assist consumers in determining their individual driving costs, the AAA's Your Driving Costs brochure contains a worksheet that can be filled out and personalized for a specific area, driver and vehicle.

Maintenance Costs Up 11.26 Percent

The costs associated with maintaining a vehicle had the single largest percentage increase from 2012 to 2013, growing by 11.26 percent to 4.97 cents per mile on average for sedan owners. AAA’s estimates are based upon the cost to maintain a vehicle and perform needed repairs for five years and 75,000 miles including labor expenses, replacement part prices and the purchase of an extended warranty policy. Driving the increase in maintenance costs is significant increases in labor and parts costs for some

The findings of the 2013 ‘Your Driving Costs’ study include: Based on Driving 15,000 miles annually Cost Per Mile Cost Per Year

Small Sedan 46.4 cents $6,967

models and a major increase in the price of extended warranty policies due to high loss ratios by underwriters.

Fuel Costs Up 1.93 Percent

Gasoline prices were relatively stable compared to the prior year, leading to a minimal fuel cost increase of 1.93 percent to 14.45 cents per mile on average for sedan owners. The average cost of regular grade fuel (used by most of the study vehicles) actually rose 3.84 percent, from $3.357 to $3.486 per gallon. However, several vehicles in the ‘Your Driving Costs’ study had small improvements in their fuel economy ratings which partially offset the fuel cost increase. Fuel costs in the 2013 study were calculated using the national average price for regular, unleaded gasoline during the fourth quarter of 2012. Tire Costs Remain

Unchanged The cost of tires

did not change from 2012 to 2013, remaining at one cent per mile on average for sedan owners. The stable price is attributed to a leveling off of past increased costs for raw materials, energy and transportation from factories to distributors across the country.

Insurance Costs Up 2.76 Percent

Average insurance costs for sedans rose 2.76 percent (or $28) to $1029 annually. Insurance rates vary widely by driver and driving record, issuing company and geographical region. AAA

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Medium Sedan 61.0 cents $9,151

Large Sedan Sedan Average 75.0 cents 60.8 cents $11,248 $9,122

insurance cost estimates are based on a low-risk driver with a clean driving record. Quotes from five AAA clubs and insurance companies representing seven states showed across-the-board modest increases for all sedan sizes, with large cars having less of an increase than small- and medium-size sedans.

Depreciation Costs Rise .78 Percent

After seeing a drop in 2012, depreciation costs were up slightly in 2013, increasing .78 percent to $3,571 a year. This change may be a consequence of recovering new vehicle sales, resulting in more used cars available in the marketplace and thus the softening of the resale value of clean older models.

63rd Year of Your Driving Costs Study

AAA has published ‘Your Driving Costs’ since 1950. That year, driving a car 10,000 miles per year cost nine cents per mile, and gasoline sold for 27 cents per gallon. The Your Driving Costs study employs a proprietary AAA methodology to analyze the cost to own and operate a vehicle in the United States. Variable operating costs considered in the study include fuel, maintenance and repair, and tires. Fixed ownership costs factored into the results include insurance, license and registration fees, taxes, depreciation and finance charges. Ownership costs are calculated based on the purchase of a new vehicle that is driven over five years and 75,000 miles. Your actual operating costs may vary.

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