May 2016 Traveler

MAY/JUNE 2016

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

Celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service!

MEMBERS SAVE! Premier: $100 Plus: $75 Classic: $50 SEE RESTRICTIONS IN BOX BELOW.

Did You Know May Is Hertz Month at AAA

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Anniversary shines light on vacation oases right in America’s “backyard”

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early 60 national parks await your discovery in 2016, a big milestone for the US National Park Service.

From Acadia in Maine to Zion in Utah, America’s federally protected zones of natural beauty make ideal family vacation destinations that are also affordable, fun alternatives to overseas travel. No passports, language issues or currency exchanging!

Between May 1 & May 31,

visit AAA Travel to find a AAA Vacations®-branded national park package of 7 nights or longer that suits your travel style & budget and enjoy great member-only savings of up to $100 per room, double occupancy!

This Land Is Your Land The eruption of Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park is drama at its best and, once you’ve seen it, it’s impossible to forget it. It’s also easy to see why, in 1872, © Silvy K. / Fotolia.com

Limited-time member-only offer exclusively from AAA East Central

Up to $100.00 off national park vacations!

New bookings with deposit May 1-31, 2016. Savings per room, double occupancy.

Valid only on AAA Vacations®–branded packages of 7 nights or longer and on the “Mighty 5 & More” Celebration Featured Vacation. See page 10.

Congress made the effort to protect the area from settlements by designating the region America’s first national park. That effort grew into a larger movement to preserve these kinds of sites, where the natural beauty inspires and educates visitors, and eventually led to the creation of the National Park Service (NPS), established by an act signed

by Woodrow Wilson on Aug 25, 1916.

Today, the NPS also administers national monuments, recreation areas, seashores, lakeshores and historic parks & memorials. Its programs focus on wildlife conservation, natural resources and outdoor recreation. Its 408 sites cover more than 84 million acres.

There’s a NPS site in every state, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Here are just 3 of the many national-park-centered tours available from AAA Travel: “Cowboy Country” The guided 8-day “Cowboy Country” (June through August departures) from Tauck Bridges is the ultimate family getaway in South continued on page 10

AAA and Hertz Set the Standard…the Gold Standard.

AAA Members now can enjoy all the benefits of Hertz Gold service FREE! Enroll in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards and earn points toward free rental days and more.

It’s the fastest way to rent a car…skip the rental counter at 40 of the world’s busiest airports and at 1,000 worldwide locations, simply show your driver’s license, pick up your keys and go!

AAA Member Exclusive:

AAA Classic and AAA Plus Members get 675 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus points, after the first Gold rental, enough for One Free Rental Day! Join at AAA.com/HertzGold.

AAA Premier Members get 1,100 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus points, after the first Gold rental, enough for Two Free Weekend Rental Days! Join only at AAA.com/HertzPremier.

Plus, now thru June 30, 2016, you can save an additional 15% off weekly rentals of any car class, excluding Dream Cars, at participating Hertz locations when you include Promotions Code # 106746 in your reservation. It’s good to be a AAA Member, so go ahead with your vacation plans! Contact your local AAA travel office, visit AAA.com/hertz or call 800-654-3080 to reserve your Hertz vehicle and save!

PennDOT Driver’s License and Photo Identification Card Fee Increase

If you are a Pennsylvania resident, you may have noticed that your Driver’s License or Photo Identification renewal application fee has increased. Effective April 24, 2016, Driver’s License and Photo Identification card fees were increased by $1.00. Examples of the new fee increases are: Driver License Class C - $30.50, CM - $50.50 and Photo Identification- $29.50. AAA is your convenient one-stop shop for online processing of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle and Driver’s License transactions. Title and license services through AAA are available to the general public, but are offered to AAA members at a substantial discount. AAA will accept cash, check, credit or debit card. For more information 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. You may also visit your local Pennsylvania AAA branch for further information.

Walt Disney World Tickets — 5th Day FREE offer

Beginning June 1 through July 31 purchase a four-day Walt Disney World admission ticket and get a fifth day free. Ask a staff associate for details.

Rhapsody of the Seas® Joins Anthem of the Seas® Sailing out of Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey

Destinations visited by these two Royal Caribbean ships will include Bermuda, Canada & New England, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Ask your travel agent for details.

Shopping for a Reliable Used Car? Start at AAA.com

AAA Members Save up to 40% on CARFAX Reports

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

You already rely on AAA for peace of mind on

the road, Now take that same confidence into your next used car buying experience. Just make sure to do your homework before handing over your hardearned cash. A CARFAX Vehicle History Reports™ is a good first step in protecting yourself against buying a used car with costly or hidden repair problems.

CARFAX Vehicle History Reports™ are now available to AAA members at a substantial discount.

AAA Classic and AAA Plus® members are entitled to a 20 percent discount -- that’s a savings of $8 off the regular retail price of $39.99 on the purchase of a single CARFAX Vehicle History Reports™ when they order it online at AAA.com/CarfaxReport. There is also a five-report package and an unlimited report option available at equally significant savings!

AAA Premier® members are entitled to one free CARFAX Vehicle History Reports™ per household per membership year. To request their free vehicle history report, AAA Premier® members must call the toll-free AAA Premier Member Hotline number printed on their membership card and select menu option number four. Subsequent reports are available at a 40 percent discount off the regular retail price and can be ordered online at AAA.com/CarfaxReport.

The leading source of vehicle history information for buyers and sellers of used cars, CARFAX offers the most comprehensive vehicle history database in North America. In fact, millions of consumers trust CARFAX to provide them with vehicle history information every year. CARFAX receives information from more than 91,000 data sources including every U.S. and Canadian provincial motor vehicle agency plus many auto auctions, fire and police departments, collision repair facilities, fleet management and rental agencies.

CARFAX Vehicle History Reports™ are available on every used car and light truck model year 1981 or later using the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN). Each CARFAX Vehicle History Report™ contains a wealth of valuable information that can impact a consumer's buying decision such as: • Title information, including salvaged, rebuilt, or junked titles; • Flood damage history; • Total loss accident history; • Odometer readings including mileage rollbacks or rollovers; • Lemon history; • Number of owners; • Accident indicators, such as airbag deployments and structural damage; • State emissions inspection results; • Service, inspection and registration history; • Warranty information; • Recall Information; • Vehicle use (taxi, rental, lease, etc.).

Although CARFAX doesn’t promise to have every repair or accident record for every vehicle, or that had its odometer rolled back; it does provide consumers with detailed, in-depth ownership information. AAA still recommends having any prospective used car purchase checked out by a reputable repair facility -- like those who participate in AAA’s Approved Auto Repair program.

If you are shopping for a used car, don’t waste time looking at vehicles with a less than desirable past. Start your search at AAA.com/CarfaxReport and filter your results by one-owner cars, accident history, cars with service records, and more. Find the right used car, at the right price, with the help of CARFAX and AAA!

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

AAA TRAVELER GENERAL INFORMATION Affiliations: AAA, Pennsylvania AAA Federation. A not-for-profit organization.

Issue #1075-668X USPS | #0309-620 Vol. 94, No. 5 | MAY/JUNE 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.

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.

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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

AAA Quakertown Has Something to Celebrate!

Join us on Thursday, May 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of fun with FeRROUS, the mascot from The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (farm team for the Philadelphia Phillies). Register to win a special IronPigs gift bag — including tickets to an IronPigs AAA baseball game at Coca-Cola Park!

Bring the kids and your camera — the first 40 children to come out to meet FeRROUS will receive a special AAA/IronPigs youth baseball cap!

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Visit our Travel Open House May 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and meet Sulley Briscoe, Sales Manager for Royal Caribbean Cruises International.

Stop by and learn about Royal Caribbean’s newest ships; the Harmony of the Seas® and Anthem of the Seas® and the special savings and benefits AAA Members enjoy on every sailing with AAA Vacations® and Royal Caribbean.

632 N. West End Blvd.

Richland Marketplace

COLORING CONTEST for kids 12 and under they can pick their favorite destination from our four coloring sheets: London, England; Sydney, Australia; New York City, or America’s National Parks. All entries will be displayed in the Quakertown office during our Anniversary Celebration. At the end of the three-day event the winner of the coloring contest will be chosen in a random drawing of all entries received with the winner receiving a new bicycle — just in time for summer fun!

SPECIAL MEMBER OFFERS AAA GIFT MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT

Save $10 off any new AAA Gift Membership -- the perfect Father’s Day gift! It makes a great gift for graduations and weddings, too.

AAA AUTO PAY BONUS Sign up for automatic renewal of your AAA membership dues and receive a FREE picnic blanket.

FREE IDENTITY THEFT MONITORING AND A FREE GIFT See a Staff Associate and receive a FREE set of RFID protective credit card sleeves!

All offers available while supplies last at the Quakertown office only.

FREE REGISTRATION WALLET ($8 value) WITH ANY TITLE & LICENSE SERVICE

FREE DRIVER POCKET ($8 value) WITH ANY $10 RETAIL PURCHASE

Including transfer titles, issue plates, renew and replace registrations, process address changes and renew noncommercial driver licenses and non-driver photo IDs. We can also issue on-the-spot registration cards, stickers and camera cards. Title and license services are available to the general public, but are offered to AAA Members at a substantial discount.

OOK ANY CRUISE B OR TOUR VACATION WITH AAA TRAVEL AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT SPECIAL TRAVEL DEALS FLYERS

Pick up our 2016 AAA Member Travel Benefits flyer detailing all of our preferred cruise and tour discounts and benefits.

Purchase any travel bags, accessories or books valued at $10 or more and receive one Free Driver Pocket per transaction while supplies last.

Register to Win a Pair of Hersheypark Tickets!

(retail value: $127.60) Entries can be dropped off at the Quakertown office May 12-14. Winner will be chosen at random May 16, 2016 from all of the entries received during the Anniversary Celebration.

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❑ S ign me up to receive email updates on AAA member specials and new member benefit information.

FREE GIFT TO ALL VISITORS — OUR WAY OF SAYING “THANK YOU” FOR ONE WONDERFUL YEAR OF SUPPORT!

SAVE on Auto Insurance Premiums.

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AAA’s Safe Driving for Mature Operators Course

Class size is limited.

JUNE 23 & 24

BETHLEHEM: JULY 26 & 27 LANSDALE: JUNE 21 & 22 ROYERSFORD: MAY 31 & JUNE 1

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

1:15 P.M. 1:15 P.M. 1:15 P.M. 4:30 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: JUNE 8

BETHLEHEM: MAY 18 LANSDALE: JULY 7 ROYERSFORD: MAY 11 JUNE 8

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 WEDNESDAY 9:15 A.M. – 1:15 P.M. 1520 STEFKO BLVD. WEDNESDAY 9:15 A.M. – 1:15 P.M. 1250 N. BROAD STREET THURSDAY 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. 70 BUCKWALTER ROAD WEDNESDAY 9:15 A.M. – 1:15 P.M. WEDNESDAY 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.

4-HOUR COURSES

AAA MEMBER: $10

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

Non-Member: $20

To register for a course in Allentown or Bethlehem, call 610.434.5141; Royersford or Lansdale, call 800.564.0300.

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AAA Discounts & Rewards Savings Now, a Greater Discount of 25% Off Everything!

New York & Company now offers AAA members an everyday discount of 25% off. This discount may be combined with Full Price/New Arrival Items, Buy One, Get One 50%, or 75% off items, select items at a Percentage Off and Clearance/ Redlines. Members will also save 10% everyday at NY&Co’s 50 outlet stores on everything, including sale and clearance items. Stop in to enjoy the extra savings!

Save up to 20% Off with Coupon Book Enjoy fabulous finds and warmer weather fashions at your favorite stores. Members save up to 20% off with a member-exclusive coupon book. Present your AAA membership card at Shopper Services to receive booklet.

Thanks to AAA Discounts & Rewards, members enjoy real savings on the things you buy every day and just about everywhere. The more you use it, the more savings add up. When you’re ready to buy, think AAA first. It’s the membership that pays for itself.

Go to AAA.com/discounts and start saving today.

Save an Average of 24% on Prescriptions AAA members save an average of 24% on prescriptions for the whole family – INCLUDING PETS. Call now and receive your FREE GIFT — a collapsible pet bowl. Visit AAA.com/prescriptions to request information about the AAA Prescription Savings Program.

Save up to 5% Off Shipping, 15% Off Services Need to ship your Mother’s Day gift? UPS offers shipping, packaging, printing, services, and supplies. Save up to 15% on eligible products and services and receive 5% off shipping. Show your AAA membership card to receive your discount.

Members Save 10% at Hard Rock Cafe Year Round Delicious food and a fun atmosphere! AAA members save 10% every day throughout the year on food, non-alcoholic beverages, souvenir items, limitededition pins, sale and non-charity merchandise at The Hard Rock Cafe.

Save 50% on Retail Paint and 15% on Sundries

Enjoy 25% Off Mother’s Day Flowers and Gifts

Special offer: From May 1 - June 30, 2016, AAA members will receive 50% savings on retail paint and 15% on sundries. Use the online color tool at ppgvoiceofcolor.com that make the color selection journey inspiring and fun with the Color Sense Game. Find PPG Paints locations at AAA.com/searchfordiscounts and DIY today for less. Valid AAA membership card required to receive the discount.

Now through May 8, 2016, save 25% off Mother’s Day flowers and gifts. Let Mom know how much she means to you. Send her a beautiful bouquet of her favorite flowers, something to satisfy her sweet tooth or a personalized gift she’ll treasure always. Visit AAA.com/1800flowers. Use promo code AAAFD4.

Enter our Sweepstakes for a chance to win $2,500 toward a dream vacation Glasses.com believes self-expression begins with your face. They also believe the best way to discover who you really are is through travel. “Find Yourself” this spring when you enter to win $2,500 in Visa TravelMoney® to put toward your AAA Vacations® dream trip. Finding your new look is easy and less expensive when you use your AAA discount.

Visit AAA.com/glasses and enter to win now through 5/31/16. No purchase necessary.

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WOW! Its Good to be a AAA Member

W W! It’s Good to Be a AAA Member.

Summer, sunshine, open roads …

there is adventure every turn.

Summer beckons with sunshine, open roads and adventure.

Ouraround travel partner, Hertz, makes a driving vacation not only exciting but affordable with up to 20% discounts and an array of member benefits that will save your travel budget. Plus, now through June 30, 2016, you can save an additional 15% off weekly rentals at participating Hertz locations (Code # 106746). Contact your local AAA travel office, visit AAA.com/hertz or call 800-654-3080 to reserve your Hertz vehicle and save!

Hertz makes your driving vacation even more affordable with an additional 15% off weekly rentals of any car class (excludes Dream Cars) at participating Hertz locations when you include promotional code #106746 in your reservation.

(Available 4/15 – 6/30/2016).*

Call: 1-800-654-3080 Click: AAA.com/hertz Visit: Your Local Travel Office

* Advance reservations are required and must include your AAA CDP# along with PC#106746. PC# must be included in reservation or offer is void. Modifying your reservation may result in a charge in your rate and/or invalidate this offer. Subject to availability, this offer is redeemable on weekly rentals (minimum of 5 days) on all car classes (excluding Dream Cars) at participating locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.

Blackouts may apply. This offer has no cash value, may not be used with Pre-Pay Rates, Tour Rates or Insurance Replacement Rates and may only be used with a AAA CDP#. No other CDP#, certificate, voucher, offer or promotion applies. Hertz age driver, credit and qualifying rate restriction for the renting location apply. Taxes, tax reimbursement, age differential charges, fees and optional service charges, such as refueling, are not included. 15% discount is in addition to the standard AAA discount on car rentals. Discounts apply to time and mileage charges only and are in local currency on redemption. Vehicle must be returned to rending location to avoid change in rate or drop charge. At the time of rental, present your AAA membership card or Hertz/AAA Discount Card for identification. Offer valid for vehicle pickup through 6/30/16.

Hertz & AAA. Where value rules the road.

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Save every day with your AAA membership card Tickets Make Great Gifts Whether it’s concerts, sports, theatre, comedy or family events, members can get Ticketmaster deals on select 4-packs and 2-for-1 tickets. With Ticketmaster Verified Tickets the seat you buy is the seat you get, guaranteed.

Visit AAA.com/ticketmaster.

Double Discount Now through May 15, 2016 members receive an additional 10% for a total of 20% when you travel up until June 12, 2016. Book a trip for the entire family! Up to 2 kids can ride for half the adult fare. Visit AAA.com/Amtrak. Use promo code H255.

Celebrate & Save Help us celebrate the 25th anniversary of Universal Orlando® Resort. There’s allnew excitement on the horizon that guarantees epic family fun vacations. Visit AAA.com/ Universal to see a universe of savings offers for members.

Lodging Discounts AAA.com/Starwood

Save up to 15% Aloft, Element, Four Points, Le Meridien, Sheraton, St. Regis, Westin, W Hotels, and The Luxury Collection. Join the Starwood Preferred Guest® program for amazing redemption options.

AAA.com/BestWestern

Save 10% or more Save up to 20% at Best Western International, Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier. Enjoy all the benefits of Best Western Rewards® – Membership is FREE.

AAA.com/Hilton

Save up to 10% Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hampton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations, Home2 Suites, Homewood Suites, and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.

Earn points and airline miles with Hilton HHonors.™

AAA.com/Marriott

Save 5% or more The Ritz-Carlton, Gaylord Hotels, JW Marriott Hotels, EDITION, Autograph Collection Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, AC Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Residence Inn, and TownePlace Suites. Become a Marriott Rewards® member to earn points or airline miles.

AAA.com/Hyatt

Save 10% Park Hyatt, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt, Hyatt Place, and Hyatt House. Enjoy exclusive benefits with a Hyatt Gold Passport® membership.

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Buying a House?

Here’s Some Help for New Homebuyers

What you need to know now about homeowners insurance

by Robin Jones

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f you’re shopping for a home, you might be looking for something with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an updated kitchen, and a big backyard for the kids and the dog. Add one more thing to that list: good homeowners insurance.

That’s because when you’re in escrow, your mortgage lender will require you to buy a policy before the sale is final.

Since your new home is likely to become your most valuable asset, it’s important to understand the types of coverage that are available so you can decide the kind and amount of insurance that is right for you. It’s also helpful to be aware of insurability issues.

Coverage to consider — A standard homeowners policy covers the dwelling, additional structures, personal property, and loss of use should your home become uninhabitable due to a covered loss. It also provides you with some liability coverage if someone gets hurt on your property. Be sure to ask your insurance agent about the various

types of homeowners policies available, along with the different coverage and premiums associated with them. When the need arises, you don’t want to be surprised that the coverage you have is not what you expected.

Also, know that most insurance policies may not cover losses from certain natural disasters, but government agencies or specialized insurance companies offer plans that are worth considering—and might even be required, if your home is in a designated high-risk flood zone, for example.

Many insurers offer a multi-policy discount, so it may be a good idea to have both your auto and home insurance policies with the same company.

Insurability issues — Insurance companies will look at “acceptability criteria” when they decide whether or not to insure a home. The criteria include things such as the type of construction (e.g., wood or masonry), the type of roof (e.g., composite shingle or tile), and the use of the dwelling (owner-occupied or rented out).

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A SMART DECISION — The right insurance for new home buyers can bring peace of mind.

While the acceptability criteria vary by insurer, many carriers consider certain common factors. First, insurers usually look at the prior claims history of the applicant and the home he or she is seeking to insure. Second, they may consider any characteristic of the home or property that could create a liability issue. That might be a broken handrail, uneven pavement, or a swimming pool without a safety fence.

Depending on the age of a house or its prior loss history, an insurance

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company may require a home inspection before the buyer can obtain a homeowners policy. If an inspection is required, the inspector may also look for evidence of prior damage—for instance, a stain on the ceiling indicating that the roof is leaking or any wall or floor damage pointing to water seepage or leaks. With all the headaches of buying a new home, good homeowners insurance can bring peace of mind to the process.

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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You never know what’s around the next turn... so why not get even more peace of mind for you and your family by upgrading your membership.

Below are just a few of the expanded benefits. Upgrade today! services

aaa premier®

aaa plus®

classic

Up to 200 miles (one tow) & 100 miles (on remaining tows)

Up to 100 miles

Up to 3 driving miles

Emergency Fuel Delivery 2

FREE fuel

FREE fuel

Member pays for fuel

Rental Car Benefits3

FREE vehicle rental reimbursement (up to mid-size)

Discounted rates

Discounted rates

Towing Benefit

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CALL 800.441.5008 | CLICK AAA.com/UpgradeNow | VISIT your local AAA branch Each member is allowed up to four (4) free Roadside Assistance service calls per membership year. After that, a service charge applies.

If you have used all four (4) of your Roadside Assistance calls for this Membership year, this upgrade offer will not provide you with additional free Roadside Assistance calls during the upgrade period. Additional calls are subject to a service charge. Roadside Assistance is generally provided by independent service providers and is limited to the U.S. and Canada. AAA Premier members receive all the standard benefits of Classic & AAA Plus and the enhanced benefits of AAA Premier. The comparison chart shows just some of the AAA benefits. For further information, refer to the Member Guide. You can also visit us at AAA.com. Membership, eligibility, dues, fees, benefits and services are subject to change without notice. All applications and renewals subject to AAA East Central approval and acceptance. AAA Plus & AAA Premier Roadside Assistance benefits become effective seven (7) calendar days after receipt of full dues payment. On allowable service calls, towing is provided up to 3 driving miles for the Classic benefit level (up to 100 driving miles for Plus benefit level; and for the Premier benefit level, one tow per household per membership year of up to 200 driving miles, with the remaining tows up to 100 driving miles) from the point of breakdown, or unlimited miles back to the facility providing the tow. AAA Plus & AAA Premier towing may be subject to a delay. Certain conditions and limitations apply. See the Member Guide for more information.

2 AAA Plus and AAA Premier members will receive enough fuel at no cost to reach the nearest gas station. Diesel fuel must be requested when you request service and may not always be available. 3 One-day rental car reimbursement in the event of a breakdown and tow.

No specific vendor. Copyright © 2016 AAA East Central. All Rights Reserved.

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All workshops will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m THURSDAY, MAY 19 at AAA LANSDALE

Advance Registration is required. Call 610.434.5141.

It’s Good to Be a AAA Member.

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Buzzing around North America with AAA Get ready to go with AAA TourBook® Guides AAA travel editors are busy As one-stop travel planning If you prefer to bees. They cover more than 7,000 destinations in North America on an endless quest to bring members the most comprehensive and up-to-date travel information. That’s a lot of territory and reporting, and it’s all available in member-only TourBook® guides.

Practically anywhere you want to go, AAA has been there. That’s why for generations AAA has been the most trusted name in travel publishing.

Access to all this knowledge is easier than ever before and the TourBooks are available in several formats. Printed TourBooks have served members for generations. Travelers rely on them to locate AAA Approved and Diamond Rated hotels and restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.

resources they also include detailed city maps, recommended sightseeing and information on even the smallest of towns, population 23!

There may be a few well-thumbed copies on your bookshelf right now.

These guides—33 versions, no less — are chock-full of useful information. People who go right to the hotel and restaurant listings miss out on the fascinating stuff at the start of each state’s write-up: history timeline, temperature charts and what to pack, editors’ picks of must-do experiences, state driving laws, even a calendar of events. It’s interesting reading for passengers/navigators on long stretches of road. Best of all, the TourBooks are free to members.

Time for a TripTik At any one time during the month of May, there are thousands of members online trying to figure out how to get from Point A to Point B. If they’re smart they’re using the TripTik® Travel Planning tool. It’s one of AAA’s most popular applications. So easy, too.

DIY types who want to map a trip themselves should make AAA.com/TripTik their

do your research on a computer, online Travel Guides are available at AAA. com/maps. You can search by city and region for detailed destination, attraction and event information, and editors’ picks for what to do.

If a hand-held device is more your style, there’s info galore on the AAA Mobile App. Text APP10 to 99000 and you’ll get a link to download the app. The same hotel, restaurant and attraction information found in TourBooks can be accessed via the app.

— AAA is your one-stop travel planning resource. first stop. Plug in a starting point and a destination and the computer does it all. You can include multiple stops along the way and even create an entire round trip. The beauty of this online tool is its flexibility in allowing adjustments to any itinerary — sometimes the most interesting routes are off the beaten path!

If you prefer to let someone else do the work, call or stop by your local branch office to request a TripTik. Don’t forget to pick up TourBook guides and printed maps to be sure all your bases are covered. There’s nothing like having a good old crinkly map spread out on your lap to feel like summer has arrived.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AAA TourBook® guides provide in-depth travel information for 7,400 destinations. Content includes maps, visitor information and detailed listings for thousands of AAA Approved and Diamond Rated hotels and restaurants, plus attractions and events and navigable maps from the AAA Atlas series. Printed TourBook® guides available free, exclusively to AAA members at AAA offices.

Searchable AAA Travel Guides are available on AAA.com/maps.

Before You Hit the Road This Summer …

Trust AAA to steer you in the right direction For many families, the summer • Check the level and condition of Program the AAA season means at least one big family car trip. Whether you’re heading out for a day at the beach or on a cross-country adventure, AAA wants your summer road trip to be safe and enjoyable. One of the fastest ways to put the brakes on a great vacation is with an emergency. But by planning ahead and preparing properly, travelers can minimize risk. AAA offers these precautionary tips: Car Maintenance • Consider having your car checked by an automotive technician before a long trip. An ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cure. Visit a AAA Approved Auto Repair Shop to make sure your vehicle is up to making the trip.

• Check the tires regularly for uneven or excessive tread wear. Make sure all items, including the spare, are inflated properly. Do at least one check BEFORE hitting the road, as tires hot from driving give inaccurate inflation readings.

• Check the coolant level and condition, making certain the proper 50/50 mixture of water and coolant is present.

the engine oil. If driving under extreme conditions – such as very hot summer weather or pulling a heavy trailer – you may want to consider switching to a higher viscosity oil. Check your owner’s manual for specific recommendations.

• Look for worn, cracked, blistered or soft belts or hoses. Always perform this check with the engine off.

• Hot weather can shorten the life of a car’s battery – if there’s concern, have it tested by a qualified automotive technician. With AAA’s Mobile Battery Program you can have your battery tested, and if necessary, a new battery can be purchased and installed on the spot!

Travel Planning • Carry an emergency kit with a flashlight, extra batteries, warning devices such as flares or reflective triangles, jumper cables, a first-aid kit drinking water and snacks, and a basic tool kit.

• Keep a cell phone and a car charger with you at all times in case of emergency.

Emergency Road Service phone number (1-800-AAAHELP) into your cell phone for single click dialing should you need AAA service in the event of a breakdown. Keep in mind that using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered distracted driving and is inherently dangerous. If you need to make a call while you are driving, pull off to the side of the road or to an area of safety before dialing.

• Download the AAA Mobile App on your smart phone or tablet. Not only will you be able to reach AAA for roadside assistance, but you will also have access to the AAA TourBook® guide information and other travel planning tools.

• Visit FuelCostCalculator.AAA.com to determine how much money you need to budget for gas during your trip.

You will get a customized estimate of fuel costs based on your vehicle type, destination, and current fuel prices.

Never let your gas level drop below onequarter of a tank.

• Map out your route in advance and be prepared for busy roads during

the popular summer travel season. The TripTik® Travel Planner is a great online tool that helps you map out not only your route, but also provides information on gas station locations, lodging, restaurants and attractions along the way.

• Reserve all hotel/motel accommodations in advance.

• Keep anything of value in the trunk of your car or in a covered storage area.

Lock your car when you leave it and make sure any loose objects are secured in the vehicle.

• Make sure everyone is properly restrained by a safety belt or child safety seat or booster seat to prevent injury in case of a sudden stop, swerve or collision.

Remember, in most states seat belt use is required by law.

• Bring books, games, or music for the ride, and a pillow so passengers can sleep.

• Bring information on your destination to make the most of your trip.

AAA hopes you have a safe and enjoyable vacation.

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National Park Vacations Dakota and Wyoming featuring engaging experiences — a 2-night stay in a Yellowstone National Park lodge near Old Faithful (featuring a full day with a wilderness guide)...a rodeo and visits to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Crazy Horse Memorial and Mt Rushmore...and a float trip on the Snake River with a guide to help spot river otters, eagles, beaver, elk and maybe even a moose. From $3,263 (land only).

As a AAA Vacations® trip, “Cowboy Country” includes a $300 per booking credit on gear & apparel at necessarygear.com, a member benefit of $75 per person savings (with air booked with Tauck through AAA) and 24/7 Member Care and a Best Price Guarantee.

“National Parks of America” The guided 12-day “National Parks of America” (May through October departures) from Member Choice Vacations® is an exciting Arizona–to–South Dakota journey that visits 5 fantas-

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tic national parks — Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Engaging experiences include a delightful breakfast cruise on scenic Lake Powell...the red-and-white sandstone cliffs of Zion...a free day to explore Jackson Hole WY, followed by cowboy entertainment and a traditional chuck-wagon dinner (late May through September), an overnight stay in Yellowstone National Park and a Mt Rushmore visit. From $3,349 (land only).

Because it’s a AAA Vacations® package, “America’s National Parks” includes a $75 per person credit to use toward an optional excursion ($100 per person if 2 or more excursions are purchased)...a member benefit of $25 per person savings...and 24/7 Member Care and a Best Price Guarantee. “ ‘Mighty 5 & More’ Celebration” AAA’s guided 8-day “ ‘Mighty 5 & More’ Celebration” Featured Vacation (Oct 18-26) showcases 5 national parks

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MEMBERS SAVE! Premier: $100 Plus: $75 Classic: $50 New bookings with deposit May 1-31, 2016.

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in Utah (Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion), as well as the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon and Monument Valley.

The tour starts in Las Vegas and moves on to Kingman’s Route 66 Museum, a trading post in the Navajo Nation and a 4-wheel-drive tour of Monument Valley. There’s also dinner at a dramatically located lodge on the Colorado River, a fascinating Jeep® tour of Canyonlands National Park and an exciting jet boat ride on the Colorado River.

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your destination (if participation goal is met); visit AAA.com/USA for more information. From $3,845 (air included).

Booking “ ‘Mighty 5 & More’ Celebration” in May entitles you to a free copy of National Geographic’s Secrets of the National Parks, a colorful 272-page guidebook filled with maps, facts and photos — a retail value of $22.95.

Other national park tours available Choose from many other national park tours at AAA Travel. Visit a branch office in May and ask a travel agent about all available savings and perks!

All rates shown are per person, double occupancy.

Visit your local AAA Travel branch office or call 1-800-552-6679.

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Ice-walk or snowshoe at Maligne Canyon See eye-popping, jaw-dropping sculptures at the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival Visit with a rare-gem specialist Marvel at snowy scenery along the Bow River Feel like royalty at the Fairmont Banff Springs, the iconic“Castle in the Rockies” Traverse the Icefields Parkway Stay at spectacular Château Lake Louise Enjoy the unforgettable panoramic journey from Edmonton to Jasper Savor an authentic “First Nations” dinner Sip cocoa and roast marshmallows around a blazing fire in Banff

Special Inclusion: Ride in a musher’s sled drawn

by Alaskan Huskies thrilled to be out on the trail!

Tired of “typical”? Here’s a unique off-season vacation you’ll never forget — a January getaway to a stunning corner of Canada transformed into a wonderland of white-frosted evergreens and crystal-blue skies, where locals celebrate the season with enthusiasm and welcome you to join them in warming up to the joys of winter.

From Edmonton to Calgary, discover the sparkling wonders of Alberta — the towering snow-clad peaks of the Canadian Rockies, spectacular Maligne Canyon (more than 160 feet deep) in Jasper National Park, Icefields Parkway (which parallels the Continental Divide and from which the Columbia Icefield and wildlife may be seen), postcard-perfect Lake Louise and the alpine resort-town feel of Banff.

Along the way, you’re invited to partake in exciting activities and experiences designed to enlighten and create lifelong memories — from dog-sledding to icewalking or snowshoeing to horse-drawn-sleigh riding. You can even gear up at Lake Louise for a spin around what’s surely one of the world’s most magnificent settings for ice skating. Savor a native peoples–themed dinner to find out what a meal was like centuries ago. Visit a local specialist to view and learn about ammolite, a rare opal-like gemstone found only in southern Alberta. And step into a fascinating world of art and ice at the Ice Magic Festival, where skilled artisans carve incredible sculptures featuring the smallest details from huge blocks of ice.

Stay comfortable and cozy in style and luxury, including 2 nights at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise (modeled after a Victorian lodge and surrounded by soaring peaks) and 1 at the Fairmont Banff Springs (a short stroll from the town of Banff), both originally built as Canadian Pacific Railway hotels. You’ll also enjoy a night in Edmonton and 2 nights in Jasper.

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Jan 9-15 • AAA Member Rate: from $3,164 Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Philadelphia-Edmonton, Calgary-Philadelphia), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person) and 8 meals. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Passport required.

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Never cruised before?

This is for you!

Cruising is the perfect way to relax in comfortable, elegant surroundings; visit exotic destinations; meet new friends; and enjoy fantastic food.

Cruises are fundamentally hassle-free...but, for those on their first cruise, it can feel like entering a world of “unknowns.” To help first-time cruising “newcomers” get their sea legs, here’s some useful information: Do a bit of homework.

There was a time when cruising meant a flight to Miami and a slow boat to the Caribbean.

Now there are endless destinations to choose from — from Asia to Antarctica — and many regional departure points, so take the time to find your perfect cruise itinerary. As an alternative to flying to a far-off departure city, you might consider driving or motorcoaching to a closer port (New York/New Jersey, Baltimore, etc), which could save you money and stress.

Cruise fare includes accommodations, meals in main dining venues, activities (including children’s programs) and nighttime entertainment — not to mention transportation from port to port. When you factor in all of the costs you’d incur on a land vacation, as well as the great deals you can currently find on cruise travel, you’ll discover that you can actually save by booking a cruise, compared to a land-based vacation.

Ships come in a variety of sizes and personalities. You’ll find a myriad of ship variations — big, small, explorer-oriented, decadent luxury, family-friendly — and one that’s right for you!

Consider splurging on a balcony stateroom; this semi-private relaxation area affords expansive ocean vistas and potentially spectacular sunrises and sunsets that can make the extra cost well worth it.

Pack just what you need.

According to some estimates, many first-time cruisers pack twice as many clothes as they need.

There’s no good reason to bring 15 pairs of shoes on a 7-day cruise. Rely on this: “When in doubt, leave it out.” Worst-case scenario: You can always pick up anything you absolutely need (but didn't bring or forgot to bring) on the ship or in a port of call on your journey.

Pack swim suits in a carry-on; it may take a

short while for luggage delivery to reach your stateroom. Visiting the pool can be a great timefiller until you can completely unpack.

Try new foods, new activities.

Seagoing gourmets can break bread in French or Italian bistros, sup in sea-view cafés, pork out in pizzerias or flambé at intimate restaurants branded by celebrity chefs. You can sample tableside cooking in dine-in wine cellars or graze on eclectic offerings from every part of the globe. Dining options include New York–style delis, patisseries, sushi bars and “steakhousestyle” supper clubs.

Consider pre-booking shore excursions. Most cruise lines allow you to pre-book sightseeing tours, scuba trips, etc, months in advance — saving time otherwise spent waiting in an onboard line — and ensuring the adventure isn’t sold out before you’re able to sign up. Be aware of the ship’s cancellation policy, just in case you change your mind once the vacation is under way.

Get involved.

All cruise ships offer plenty of onboard activities, so you can enjoy high-energy floor shows, flirt with Lady Luck in onboard casinos, dance cheek-to-cheek or savor the sea air on a moonlit stroll on deck. If you seek intellectual fulfillment, cruise lines offer onboard enrichment programs (on diverse topics such as language, music and cooking) and guest lecturers who are experts in their fields. There are even a growing number of theme cruises, where you can learn to dribble from an NBA star; explore art, music or food; or take driving lessons from a NASCAR champion.

You can participate in contests, do crafts, watch movies or simply grab a book and get a tan.

Keep fit.

Some say the average person gains about 5

pounds on a 1-week cruise. But, for those watching calories, be assured there are low-fat and often low-carb options on the menus, and buffets often offer some healthier choices.

Also, there’s a workout plan for everyone, and you can actually end up in even better physical condition than when you started. Fitness and spa facilities on most ships are equal to — and in many cases exceed — the best land-based facilities. Classes may include Pilates, tai chi and kickboxing, and personal trainers are often available to offer customized exercise programs. Most ships have wooden promenade decks, and the invigorating sea air makes walking or jogging a breeze. Play some hoops or visit the ship’s gym, and there are always pools for soaking & swimming.

Stay connected...if you like.

Most ships have internet centers and shipboard Wi-Fi, so you can read e-mail and surf the web. Most offer CNN or some other cable news network on your in-room TV. You can make phone calls from the phone in your stateroom and from your cell phone as well (roaming charges apply).

Mind the clock...away from the dock.

With all the activities available on shore, it’s easy to lose track of time with all the sights, sounds and smells of a new destination. When you leave the ship, remember to be back in good time and that cruise lines typically use the 24-hour clock (where the day is divided into 24 hours, and 16:00 is not the same as 6:00pm).

Speak with a AAA travel agent.

AAA travel agents are cruise experts. For trip planning assistance, visit or call your local AAA Travel office.

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7 Aug 28 Liberty of the Seas WESTERN CARIBBEAN: Roundtrip from Galveston TX

$50.00 Onboard Credit* • Priority Check-in In-stateroom Champagne during cruise**

6 Oct 16 Celebrity Summit

$50.00 Onboard Credit* • Preferred Check-in on day of boarding Exclusive Wine-tasting Experience with Princess Sommelier

King’s Wharf, Bermuda; 2 days at sea

Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Cozumel, Mexico; 3 days at sea

EASTERN CARIBBEAN: Cape Liberty NJ to San Juan PR

Philipsburg, St Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, 3 days at sea

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A cruise “veteran”? This is for you!

You’ve cruised before...and you loved it.

You’ve sailed the islands of the Caribbean... maybe even to Canada & New England.

And now you’re looking for something a little different.

Take a look below at some exciting and out-of-the-ordinary cruise vacation options available at AAA Travel.

Repositioning Cruises Birds do it, so do butterflies and whales. Even cruise ships migrate with the seasons. And for a growing number of savvy travelers, the change of seasons is a welcome signal to pack up and go on a repositioning cruise.

Repositioning cruises offer many advantages, including one-of-a-kind itineraries and a unique combination of ports. Passengers not only enjoy all the usual onboard amenities , many cruise lines enhance repositioning cruises with extra at-sea days, special themes and out-of-theordinary entertainment.

Cruise ships follow the sun. The most common repositioning cruises sail either north for the summer or south for the winter. In the fall, many return to the Caribbean from Europe.

Cooling fall temperatures can also signal hot cruise deals with a variety of special offseason and promotional rates, which can make a repositioning cruise a genuine bargain. This rare combination of exotic off-the-beaten-path locales, leisurely days at sea and incredible value means they often sell out early.

Transatlantic Crossings Transatlantic cruises once were the heart of daily commerce across the Atlantic Ocean, but today most transatlantic sailings take place when the cruise fleets migrate from the Caribbean to Europe and back during spring and fall. These crossings feature long tranquil days at sea along with one-of-a-kind port calls.

Down Under Cruises Koala bears, kangaroos and kiwi birds await cruisers who sail the ports of Australia

and New Zealand. Few travel experiences rival the excitement of sailing into Sydney and Auckland, the awe-inspiring scenery of Fiordland National Park and the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, to name just a few.

Hawaii Cruises Cruising is the best way to experience Hawaii’s scenic splendor. Scattered like pearls around the North Pacific, the islands are a rich melange of people, cultures and cuisines with endless leisure opportunities. A garden of earthly delights where soothing green vistas are capped by towering volcanic peaks.

No doubt about it: The popularity of Hawaiian cruises is on the rise. Cruisers returning from the Aloha State typically rave about their experiences, fanning the flames of interest and sparking new “converts.” Who can resist sunshine-splashed days, star-filled nights, flower-scented breezes, jewel-tone waters?

Cruising around Hawaii’s 4 major islands is a stress- and hassle-free way to move from place to place. There’s absolutely no squandering precious vacation time. Settle into your stateroom — once — and that’s it.

Unpack just once (that alone is priceless!) and forget about lugging suitcases, scurrying for interisland flights, checking in & out of hotels and worrying about long security checks, delays and other hassles associated with airports.

Panama Canal Cruises The Panama Canal has been called the “Big Ditch” and the “8th Wonder of the Modern World.” The romance of crossing 2 oceans in a single day remains no less compelling than it

did centuries ago, when mariners first dreamed of carving a route through the narrow isthmus linking 2 continents. Travelers have marveled at this system of man-made channels, locks, dams and artificial lakes that connect the Pacific to the Atlantic. The canal is about 50 miles long, with an average transit time of 9 hours. Each of the locks has concrete walls 1,000 feet long and 81 feet high and is designed to raise giant ships 85 feet from sea to sea.

The Spanish first surveyed a canal route through the Isthmus of Panama in 1534, but it would be more than 300 years before construction finally began. A French company started digging in 1880, but the project went bankrupt. In 1902 the US purchased the French holdings in Panama for $40 million and the US Army Corps of Engineers were put in charge of construction. It would take 10 more years, $387 million and countless lives to complete.

River Cruises More travelers are discovering this exceptional travel “current” that takes you to (and into) destinations in ways no other tour can; river cruising is relaxing, exciting, even educational (in the most enjoyable way!). Luxurious liners glide in style into places ocean cruises can’t reach; enjoy more time to get an authentic sense of a place. Dock in the heart of a city; little time is needed to transfer to points of interest. Local entertainers may even board your vessel for cultural performances. River cruises average 130 guests (ocean liners host thousands); expect a quiet, intimate onboard atmosphere, with more space per person.

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Victoria, Seattle, Astoria, Catalina, San Diego, Monterey, 4 days at sea

16 Aug 28 Serenade of the Seas TRANSATLANTIC: Copenhagen DK to Boston MA

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Oslo, Kristiansand, Isafjordur, Reykjavik, Akureyri, Halifax, 8 days at sea

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Fjordland NP (cruising), Dunedin, Akaora, Picton, Wellington, Marlborough Sounds

NEW ZEALAND: Roundtrip from Sydney AUSTRALIA

$75.00 Onboard Credit* • Preferred Check-in on day of boarding Exclusive Wine-tasting Experience with Princess Sommelier

10 Sept 9 Celebrity Solstice

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS: Vancouver BC to Honolulu HI

$100.00 Onboard Credit* • Priority Check-in

18 Sept 29 Oceania Insignia

PANAMA CANAL: Westbound Miami FL to Callao PE

$200.00 Onboard Credit* • Premium Wine-tasting Event plus complimentary bottle of wine from tasting menu

7 Sept 30 AmaDolce

RIVER CRUISE: Roundtrip from Bordeaux FR

$75.00 Onboard Credit** • $100.00 discount** $150.00 Exclusive Member Benefit per person

Kailua-Kona & Hilo (Big Island of Hawaii), Lahaina (Maui), 5 days at sea

Key West, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City , Roatan & 5 more ports, 4 days at sea Cadillac, Pauillac, Bourg, Libourne, Bordeaux

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AAA Complimentary Inclusion: $75 per person credit toward an optional excursion ($100 per person if 2 or more excursions are purchased). Member Benefit: $25 per person savings. 24/7 Member Care. Best-price Guarantee.

Pacific Northwest & California

Seattle, Portland, North Bend, Eureka, San Francisco Engaging Experiences

Learn about the 1980 eruption of Mount St Helens as well as the history and geology of the state park. View scenery along Bandon State Natural Area’s Beach Loop with sights such as Bandon Rocks and Face Rock, known to many from the Native American legend. Dine on Pier 39, which offers exceptional views of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge.

10 meals • 7 nights May–October 2016 AAA Member Rate: from $2,349*

Heritage of America

New York City, Philadelphia, Lancaster, Gettysburg, Williamsburg, Washington DC Engaging Experiences

Meet fellow travelers for a welcome breakfast at New York’s famous Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Enjoy a traditional Amish dinner with members of the Lancaster Amish community. Visit Mount Vernon, home of the first US President, George Washington.

14 meals • 9 nights May–November 2016 AAA Member Rate: from $2,499*

*plus lowest available airfare

Heart of the South

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Lafayette Engaging Experiences

Southern Charm

Charleston, Savannah, Jekyll Island, St Simons Island, St Augustine, Jacksonville Engaging Experiences

Discover the Crescent City’s charm of on a walking tour. Roll up your sleeves and discover how to cook New Orleans–style during a unique cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Immerse yourself in the grace and elegance of the antebellum South while touring the Natchez mansions. Head on down to the bayou and relax on a narrated cruise through the Atchafalaya Basin swamp.

Visit Boone Hall, one of America’s oldest working plantations that still grows crops as it has for the last 320 years. Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, the most exclusive and the most inaccessible club in the world.”

Take an enchanting trolley tour of St Augustine, the oldest city in the US, first settled in 1565.

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9 meals • 6 nights May–November 2016

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Why Travel Insurance from Allianz Global Assistance?

Imagine you’re waiting in the airport and the status of your connecting flight suddenly changes from “On-Time” to “Delayed.” At first it’s just by a few minutes…then it’s an hour…then two.

Before you know it, you’ve bought three cups of coffee, eaten dinner, and your flight is cancelled.

Now, you can either fork out more cash for a hotel or sleep next to the boarding gate.

No one likes to spend extra money. But anything can happen when you’re traveling, and the insurance offered through a tour operator or cruise line might not be as comprehensive as you think. Travel insurance, on the other hand, can protect you and your wallet from a wide array of travel-related problems and emergencies—freeing you up to enjoy your vacation.

Trip delays, interruptions, and cancellations can cause a lot of unexpected headaches and expenses. This is where travel insurance can help. It can cover the adjustments you need to make to get your trip back on track. And should something worse happen, like a medical emergency before you depart, it can reimburse you for the entire cost of your trip. Where a cruise line might give you a voucher, travel insurance can put cash back in your pocket.

Medical emergencies while overseas can happen to anyone, and most personal health

insurance policies (including Medicare) don’t offer coverage outside the U.S., which is why the State Department recommends travel insurance.

It can help you get emergency medical care while overseas and get back home after treatment. Plus, it usually comes with a higher amount of coverage than the insurance offered by tour operators.

Lost, damaged, or stolen luggage is a common problem that can put a damper on any vacation.

Have you ever arrived at your destination only to find that your luggage is missing? Making due without your stuff isn’t fun. Thankfully, travel insurance can protect you when other insurance options do not—covering up to hundreds of dollars in reimbursement if you need to purchase new clothes, toiletries, and other essentials for your trip right away.

Rental car accidents and break-ins can trigger a number of unexpected fees. You could be required to pay a deductible, compensate the rental company for financial losses, and your policy premium could go up. Travel insurance can protect you from all of these extra costs, and it’s usually cheaper than the insurance offered by the rental company.

As you can see, travel insurance is the smart choice for AAA members who want to be prepared for the unexpected while on vacation. If

you have any questions, or you need to purchase an insurance package for an upcoming trip, visit our travel insurance page or stop by your local AAA store.

Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Insurance products are underwritten by BCS Insurance Company or Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans may not be available in all jurisdictions. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans.

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Let AAA help you bring that dream to life on its “Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle” escorted tour.

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DROMOLAND CASTLE Enjoy a farewell dinner at this elegant and luxurious fairytale castle hotel!

Limerick • Bunratty Castle: medieval banquet • Cliffs of Moher • Foynes Flying Boat Museum • Killarney National Park • Ring of Kerry • Valentia Island: Skellig Experience • Sneem • Moll’s Gap • Blarney: Castle, Woollen Mills • Cobh • Waterford • Wicklow Mountains • Dublin • Irish National Stud • Dromoland Castle

Oct 2-10 • AAA Member Rate: $1,938 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, 13 meals (including medieval castle banquet/entertainment, Kileen House in Killarney, Merry Ploughboy Pub dinner/entertainment, Dromoland Castle farewell dinner, 2 table d'hôte dinners and more), motorcoach sightseeing, hotel service charges & luggage handling (1 bag per person) and professional tour director in Ireland. Ask about available add-on airfare. Passport required. Tour operated by CIE International. Visit AAA.com/GoIreland for itinerary and more information.

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Condo-hotels, among travel’s best-kept secrets, combine the spaciousness of condos and the amenities of hotels. They feature 2 to 5 bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, full kitchens, washers & dryers, dining areas, common living areas, balconies and numerous TVs. Enjoy the flexibility of eating meals or snacks at anytime and watching a variety of TV shows by different family members in different rooms. You get the 24/7 security of high-rise buildings with lobby checkin and amenities such as maid service, Wi-Fi and on-premises maintenance.

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Some of the USA’s most beautiful national parks & a ride on Amtrak’s Empire Builder!

Aug 8-17 AAA Member Rate: $3,799 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations, 15 meals, Amtrak train (roomette accommodations, Seattle to Glacier National Park), motorcoach sightseeing, taxes on included items and Amtrak Vacations tour escort. Ask about available add-on airfare.

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Explore a land rich in history, culture, art and romance.

Seattle WA Amtrak Empire Builder Glacier National Park Big Sky Circle Tour Going to the Sun Road Glacier Park Lodge

Yellowstone National Park Upper & Lower Loop Grant Village Lodge

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Rome • The Colosseum • Assisi Perugia • Siena • Florence Chianti Winery • Venice Murano Island • Milan Oct 26–Nov 4 or Nov 7-16 AAA Member Rate: from $4,099

ASK ABOUT OTHER DEPARTURE DATES.

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Philadelphia-Rome, Milan-Philadelphia), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person), 13 meals and a professional guide in Italy. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact a travel agent for details. Passport required.

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This vibrant and inviting Texas city has been called the American Venice; its lovely River Walk meanders through downtown, glowing with Christmas lights and decorations.

Soak up the spirit of the season and experience the Tex-Mex take on the holidays. You’ll also visit the Alamo, Mission San Jose, Bandera (“Cowboy Capital of the World”), the LBJ Ranch, German-flavored Fredericksburg (the heart of Texas Hill Country), Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard (site of your spectacular farewell dinner with local wines) and El Mercado (Mexican-style marketplace). Enjoy a traditional cowboy barbecue at a dude ranch!

Dec 12-16 AAA Member Rate: from $1,899

ASK ABOUT OTHER DEPARTURE DATES.

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Philadelphia-San Antonio), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person) and 6 meals.

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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.

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SOLD OUT Oct 11-19 Oct 18-26 • $3,845 Commemorate the centennial of the US National Park Service on a tour of some of the America’s best parks. After a night in fun-filled Las Vegas, travel past Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, visit Kingman’s Route 66 Museum and marvel at the magnificence of the Grand Canyon. Enter the Navajo Nation; stop at a trading post. See Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Powell, then take a 4-wheel-drive tour of Monument Valley. Experience Navajo culture.

Time for Utah’s “Mighty 5”: See amazing natural arches in Arches National Park. Dine at a dramatically located lodge on the Colorado River. A Jeep® tour of Canyonlands National Park reveals its beauty. Ride a jet boat on the Colorado River. See petroglyphs at Capitol Reef NP, the fairyland hues of Bryce Canyon National Park and the 2,000-foot-high stone towers of Zion National Park. 16 meals.

AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip flights from Philadelphia, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, meals as noted, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person), sightseeing per itinerary, taxes/gratuities for included features, services of a AAA Tour Manager (upon arrival at destination, if participation goal is met). Visit AAA.com/USA for more information. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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Following the North Star to the Baltic Rim Baltic cruises offer a magic window on northern Europe One of the world’s fastest-growing During the summer the sun sets of the 61-mile cruise destinations, the Baltics refers to the area around the Baltic Sea. Visitors will discover lands once inhabited by mad princes, Viking warriors and Tsars. Medieval town walls and ancient cobblestone streets are reminders of a time long ago, while palaces and museums house a vast patrimony of art and cultural treasures. Lively cosmopolitan cities like Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki are filled with unexpected pleasures and parks and gardens are in full bloom during the summer cruising season.

Cruise lines sailing the Baltic this summer include Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.

A Baltic cruise is characterized by a variety of landscapes — low, rocky islands called skerries along the coasts of Sweden and Finland and some of the world’s most fabled cities. On the far eastern edge of the Baltic Sea is St. Petersburg, Peter the Great’s “window to Europe.”

Baltic Sea cruises are typically portintensive. Copenhagen and Stockholm are the region’s primary turnaround ports (where most cruises begin or end) and are conveniently connected to the rest of the world.

in Helsinki for only a few hours each evening. The “Daughter of the Baltic” has been the Finnish capital since 1812, when it was rebuilt by Russian Tsars of as a kind of miniature St. Petersburg, a role it has played in many a Cold War movie.

Suomenlinna known as the "Gibraltar of the North" was once the greatest sea fortress in the Baltic. Constructed in the mid-1700s, today the sprawling fortifications and catacombs house trendy cafes, theaters and museums.

Stockholm is situated on 14 islands and known as the “Venice of the North.”

Cruise ships make a spectacular 50mile transit to the city center through archipelago of 24,000 islands. Stockholm boasts the world’s highest concentration of museums and visitors will not want to miss the Vasa Museum, which houses a warship that sank in 1628 and recovered in 1961.

Cruising through the 6,500 islands that make up the Åland archipelago is an awe-inspiring experience. The smooth red granite islets are set in an ice blue sea and seem to shimmer in the midnight sun.

Oslo, Norway’s capital city lies in the heart of Scandinavia and at the head

Around Town May 10 and June 14 DRINK N’ DRAW

ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem No matter your level of artistic talent, everyone is welcome at SteelStacks the second Tuesday of every month to mix and mingle with other local artists. There will be life drawing models for inspiration, local musicians to set the mood and a bar close by. Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For information, visit steelstacks.org.

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over 100 juried exhibitors and has something for everyone of any age. Stroll the booths lining the streets and browse the treasures and unique finds, food vendors, and fun and informational booths. Local merchants open their doors, too, with event specials and extra goodies. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, visit quakertownalive.com.

May 21-22

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Sands Event Center, 77 Sands Boulevard, Bethlehem Don’t miss this chance to see and hear living legend Tony Bennett live in Bethlehem.

Winner of 17 Grammy Awards, his artistry and accomplishments are applauded both at home and abroad by people from 12 to 90 years old.

Doors open at 6 p.m., performance at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $79.50-$99.50.

For tickets and information, visit sandseventcenter.com or call 610.297.7414.

Peddler’s Village, 41 Peddler’s Village Road, Lahaska Celebrate spring at the Peddler’s Village annual Strawberry Festival, where festive foods, children’s activities, popular pieeating contests and a lively lineup of family entertainment are some of the weekend’s exciting attractions. Culinary highlights include strawberries served fresh and unadorned, dipped in chocolate and deepfried in fritters, sliced atop shortcake, baked into pastries and blended up into smoothies.

For information, visit peddlersvillage.com.

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West Broad Street, downtown Quakertown Broad Street in downtown Quakertown will be transformed into a festival of artists, crafters, jewelers, musicians, food vendors, activities, and more. This free, annual festival features

Sellersville Theater, Sellersville Starting as The Runt, Philly’s own Todd Rundgren eventually found the rock band Utopia. “Hello It’s Me,”“I Saw the Light,”“Love is the Answer,”“Can We Still Be Friends” and

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long Oslo Fjord.

Dominating the port is the Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle and royal residence built in 1299.

In Copenhagen, it’s the life-sized things that count.

Visitors marvel that the Little Mermaid is so little.

Just 4-feet tall the pensive maiden waits on the rocks SKOL — at Langelinie HarNyhavn is a picturesque canal that runs down to bor on the port Copenhagen’s main harbor. city’s north side.

Just north of Copenhagen is Frilandsmuseet, where visitors heart-shaped Old Town in Estonia’s can experience 50 farms, mills and capital is the best-preserved medieval city in northern Europe. houses dating back 300 years.

In 1154, an Arabian geographer marked Tallinn on the world map. The FOR MORE INFORMATION Please see your AAA Travel Agent or log on to AAA.com for special member values on Baltic cruise vacations.

“Bang the Drum All Day” are among his many hits. His career includes producing platinum albums for Meatloaf, Cheap Trick, Patti Smith, The Band and Hall & Oats. Expect a cross-section from Rundgren’s vast catalogue spanning five decades of rock. Tickets are $75-$99. Doors: 7:30 p.m. Show: 8 p.m.

For tickets and information, visit or call 215.257.5808.

May 27-30

MAYFAIR FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th Street, Allentown Enjoy music on indoor and outdoor stages, and an Artist Market featuring glass, painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, pottery and more. Kids will enjoy a big selection of hands-on art activities and can get on stage to be part of the show in the interactive theatre.

The Gallery at Mayfair offers a juried fine art show from artists across the country.

For information, visit mayfairfestival.org.

June 25

BEER TASTING FESTIVAL

Entrance is next to Madison Street parking lot at the corner of W. 2nd Street and Wood Street, Lansdale Sample some of the best regional and national craft beers accompanied by great food, great music and great people. Over 150 breweries and 370 beers are featured. All proceeds go to charitable organizations.

For information, visit lansdalebeerfest.com.

July 2-10

KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL

Kutztown Fairgrounds, 450 Wentz Street, Kutztown It wouldn’t be summer without the Kutztown Folk Festival! With a variety of traditional crafts, food demonstrations and tastings, music, animals and more, the annual festival is where the whole family can learn about and enjoy Pennsylvania Dutch folk life. It’s also the country’s largest quilt sale with more than 2,500 locally handmade quilts on display. Hours: July 2-3, 8-9: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; July 4-7, 10: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For information and a $2 discount coupon, visit kutztownfestival.com.

July 4-5

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Celebrate the birth of our great nation at Steel Stacks on Bethlehem's South Side with two days of music and patriotic programming.

A highlight is the free concert at 7:30 p.m. by the Allentown Band and fireworks on the Fourth of July.

For complete schedule, visit steelstacks.org

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History of Falling Increases Crash Risk for Older Drivers

New study finds preventing falls may make roads safer is the latest research released in Older drivers with a history of Adults, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s falling are 40 percent more likely to be involved in crashes than their peers, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Falls limit an older drivers’ ability to function behind the wheel and can make driving risky for themselves and others on the road. These findings are important since annually a record 12 million older adults will experience a fall.

Drivers age 60 and older are involved in more than 400,000 crashes each year, and it’s important that we find ways to keep them and others safe on the road.

Although seniors are more likely to wear seatbelts, and are less likely to speed or drink and drive, they are also much more likely to die when a crash occurs.

This research is critical because it shows that we can now use an older driver’s fall history to identify whether they are at greater risk for a crash.

The report, Associations Between Falls and Driving Outcomes in Older

Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) project. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus along with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety say that falls can increase crash risk in two ways: • Falls can result in a loss of functional ability (i.e. wrist fractures or a broken leg), which can make it difficult for older drivers to steer or brake to avoid a crash.

• Falls can increase an individual’s fear of falling, which can lead to a decrease in physical activity that weakens driving skills.

The research suggests that seniors and their families should view falls as a possible early indicator of declining physical fitness. Addressing the health issues that originally led to the fall such as lower body weakness, poor balance, slow reaction time, certain medications, dizziness, or vision problems, can help

older drivers strengthen AVOID PREVENT their functional ability and lower their risk for crashing or experiencing another Older drivers with a history of falling are fall in the future.

“Older drivers should more likely to be find activities that enhance involved in a crash than their peers. balance, strengthen muscles and promote flexibility,” 12 million older adults will experience notes Jim Lehman, presa fall this year and over 400,000 will be involved in a crash. ident AAA East Central.

“Even a low impact fitness training program or driver Reasons older adults might experience a fall: improvement course can •Taking certain medications •Lower body weakness •Vision problems •Poor balance help safely extend an older •Slow reaction time driver’s years on the road.”

Fall prevention is a great Low impact fitness training programs and driving way for older drivers to keep improvement courses can help: •Enhance balance •Promote flexibility themselves and others safe •Strengthen muscles •Keep older drivers safe and on the road longer while on the road. Those concerned about a parent www.AAA.com/Fitness or other older driver should help them monitor risk factors that address health concerns or household dangers. who has suffered from a recent falls.

AAA recommends a series of SeniorDriving.AAA.com has a variety of exercises and stretches to improve resources for senior drivers on strength neck, shoulder, trunk, back and overall and flexibility exercises at AAA.com/ body flexibility, which can help a driver fitness.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION As a leading advocate for senior driver safety, AAA also offers a variety of programs and resources to help older drivers improve their driving performance and avoid crashes. SeniorDriving.AAA.com is designed to help senior drivers stay on the road for as long as safely possible and mobile thereafter.

Mark Your Calendar

FREE CARFIT EVENT AT AAA

AAA East Central is hosting a CarFit event to teach older drivers how to properly fit in their own vehicles as well as how to adjust mirrors and minimize blind spots; proper seat belt use; and properly adjusted head restraints.

To schedule your appointment, call 215-538-5150.

AAA Quakertown — Thursday, June 2

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m 632 N. West End Blvd. 215.538.5150

Cedar Point AAA Member Appreciation Day tickets are available for a limited time only and only valid for a single day admission to Cedar Point from May 7, 2016 through May 31, 2016. Tickets can be redeemed for a single day admission after May 31, 2016 through the October 30, 2016 with an additional $10.00 surcharge at the gate. Tickets are not available for purchase online and can only be purchased at an AAA branch location. Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Offer expires May 31, 2016.

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How You Can Prevent Grand Theft Auto

Take It to the Limit with AAA Premier

the primary mode of transportation for most of us, and often an indispensable part of our lives. It can be a lifeline to food and medical care or your only access to opportunity like a job or school. But what would happen if yours suddenly disappeared?

In the United States a vehicle is stolen approximately every 44 seconds.

Nearly 45 percent of these vehicles are never recovered. Highdemand luxury and sports cars are often shipped abroad and sold overseas.

Others like your daily driver end up in chop shops where they are taken apart and sold as parts that can often amount to two to three times their value as a whole.

Radios and expensive wheels aren’t the only popular stolen vehicle parts thieves covet. They want whatever sells, and some of the most popular parts are engines, transmissions, body panels, air bags, radios, catalytic converters and valuables left in vehicles like laptops and purses. The estimated total value of vehicles stolen nationwide is approximately $4.1 billion.

Car thefts have been on a downward trajectory since 2007 largely due to the widespread adoption of immobilizer technology. Even though the overall decline in vehicle thefts is great news, don’t think it can’t happen to you. Nearly half of vehicle theft is due to driver error, such as leaving your keys in the vehicle or leaving it running while you make a quick trip to the store.

Summertime is prime time for car thieves with July and August the two busiest months. To protect your vehicle most experts recommend a layered approach — combining both passive and active devices to thwart even the most ambitious thieves.

Common Sense: Lock your car and take your keys. It’s simple enough but many thefts occur because owners make it easy for thieves to steal their cars. Eighty percent of vehicle thefts occur while the doors are unlocked.

About 20 percent of vehicles stolen have the keys in the ignition.

Warning Device: Having and using a visible or audible warning device is another item that can ensure that your

takes the traditional benefits of AAA membership and expands them with a multitude of advanced benefits and services. Benefits like Roadside Assistance with up to 200 miles of free towing; Car Rental Reimbursement; and Free Fuel Delivery should you run out of gas.

Members who need to go the distance will find that AAA Premier can deliver one tow of up to 200 miles per household, in addition to up to 100 miles on remaining tows per membership year.

AAA Premier is much more than extended towing. It also entitles you to a specialized package of perks and personalized travel services. If your trip is delayed or interrupted due to a collision, mechanical failure, vehicle theft, illness, injury or even severe weather AAA Premier members are eligible for up to $1,500 Trip Interruption benefits toward the cost of transportation, accommodations, meals or related expenses. Premier will even pay up to $500 to return your vehicle to your home if these issues result in the use of substitute transportation.

If your car keys are lost, stolen, or the service provider cannot gain entry, AAA will provide Premier members with locksmith service or reimbursement of commercial locksmith service up to $150. AAA Premier even protects you at home with up to $100 reimbursement for Home Lockout Service at your primary residence.

Should your vehicle need to be towed, and you’re stranded without transportation AAA Premier steps up by arranging a standard class rental car for one day at no charge. Enjoy a free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership with enough Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus Points for two free weekend rental days after your after your first Gold rental.

Your car could be gone in 60 seconds A DUBIOUS DISTINCTION — Honda Accord has ranked as the most Motor vehicles are The stolen car in America for six years in a row.

KEEP YOUR CAR SAFE

Here are some common sense ways to help prevent your vehicle from being stolen: • Never leave your car running unattended • Lock it up. When leaving your car, lock all doors, close all windows • Don’t leave valuables in plain sight. A laptop computer or cell phone is a tempting target for thieves. Take them with you or lock them in your trunk • Avoid parking in isolated or dimly lit areas. Opt for well-lit, attended lots whenever possible • Park inside. Locking your car inside provides an extra layer of protection. car remains where you left it. Signs of these devices —such as a steeringwheel locks or a warning light— keep crooks away.

Immobilizing Device: Generally speaking, if your vehicle can’t be started, it can’t be stolen. “Kill” switches, fuel cut-offs and smart keys are among the devices, which are extremely effective.

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Not only do anti-theft devices give your car extra protection and encourage thieves to go elsewhere, they also may help you save money on your car insurance.

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1 Available with paid service upon request. At participating AAA Approved Auto Repair locations only. Most passenger cars and light trucks are eligible. An appointment may be required. Contact the facility in advance for details. Other restrictions may apply. 2Limited-time offer for members, valid 4/15/16-6/30/16. Members can receive a $25 pre-paid VISA gift card when they purchase and install one (1) set of front or rear NAPA brake pads and rotors or front or rear NAPA brake shoes and drums (each, a “NAPA Brake Set”) or a $50 pre-paid VISA gift card when they install two (2) NAPA Brake Sets at a participating AAA Approved Auto Repair facility.

Commercial vehicles excluded, other than light pickup trucks for personal use. Members must complete and submit rebate form to NAPA with repair order by July 30, 2016 in order to receive the gift card. Allow 8 weeks for delivery. Offer subject to NAPA terms and conditions. AAA or facility not responsible for redemption of NAPA offer. Not valid with any other offer. Offer subject to NAPA part availability. Appointment may be required for brake service. Valid AAA membership card must be presented at a participating facility at the time of service. 3Cards are issued by Bank of America, N.A. pursuant to a license from Visa Inc. These cards are not credit cards and expire six (6) months from issue and have no value after that date. These cards may be used for purchases at merchants that accept Visa debit cards. These cards may be subject to fees and certain restrictions on use. See your cardholder agreement and associated materials for details. 4All repairs are guaranteed by the AAA Approved Auto Repair facility for 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs rst, under normal operating conditions, unless otherwise stated in writing. Other restrictions may apply. See facility for details. 5Members save 10% (up to $50) on regularly-priced parts and labor at AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities if discount is requested. Cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon. Valid AAA membership card must be presented at the facility at time of service. Copyright © 2016 AAA East Central. All Rights Reserved.

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AAA Approved Auto Repair® Scope of Service

Scope of Service

Approved facilities offer service in areas indicated by the numbers to the left of each phone number.

1 – Engine Performance 2 – Minor Engine Repair 3 – Brake Service 4 – Electrical Systems 5 – Tire, Steering, Suspension 6 – Heating, Air Conditioning

7 – Major Engine Repair 8 – Automatic Transmission 9 – Manual Transmission 10 – Diesel Engine E – Emissions Testing Site

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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 215/721-3431 1-10 E 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 Mike’s Auto Repair 1-10 E

570/897-0524 208 Northampton St., Portland 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.

– Collision Repairs – Frame Repair – Direct Repair Provider – Total Paint Replacement – Paintless Dent Repair – Glass Replacement – Glass Repairs – Restorations – Vinyl & Soft Roof Replacement 10 – Corrosion Protection 11 – Upholstery Repair 12 – Auto Detailing E – Emissions Testing Site 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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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Technology is Making it Easier to See the Light New headlights from Ford won't blind oncoming drivers Driving at night, particularly on and means drivers can see significantly Further semi- SEEING THINGS — unlit roads, can be a nerve-wracking experience. Poor visibility, especially at night, is a serious driving hazard.

According to According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about half of deadly accidents occur during night, despite the fact that nighttime driving accounts for only 25 percent of overall traffic. Ford has now developed a technology that enables drivers to take full advantage of their headlights’ capability, without dazzling other drivers.

Glare-Free Highbeam uses a windshield-mounted camera to detect the headlights or taillights of vehicles and bicycles up to 875 yards away at night, and uses specially developed headlights to block light that could otherwise temporarily blind other drivers and cyclists.

Driving with high-beam headlights enables drivers to see hazards in the road much earlier. And studies have shown that automated high-beam headlights are activated up to 10 times more than when drivers have to switch to highbeam themselves.

“Ford’s new Glare-Free Highbeam helps maximize the use of high beam

more of the road ahead, without causing any distraction to other road users,” said Michael Koherr, research engineer, Lighting Systems, Ford of Europe.

The technology was developed by a global team of Ford engineers and supplier partners. Testing included a purpose-built light simulation area and test drives in night-time conditions around the globe.

Glare-Free Highbeam works together with Ford’s Auto High Beam system, and Ford Dynamic LED headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting System, which can adjust the headlight beam angle and intensity to one of seven settings according to speed, ambient light, steering angle, distance to the vehicle in front and windshield wiper activation. Ford’s automated lighting technologies are automatically activated when low ambient light conditions are detected.

“Ford’s Glare-Free Highbeam technology can remove that stress for drivers, and softly transitioning between settings also helps the driver’s eyes adjust faster to changing quantities of light,” Koherr said.

autonomous technolFord is developing headlights a variety of new ogies offered by Ford lighting technologies. can scan traffic signs and adjust the throttle to help drivers stay within legal speed limits, and can detect people in or near the road ahead, or who may cross the vehicle’s path, and automatically apply the brakes if a potential collision is detected.

Ford also is developing future advanced lighting technology that improves visibility at intersections, and draws the driver’s S-MAX, Galaxy and the forthcoming attention to pedestrians, cyclists and Ford Edge SUV. American buyers will even large animals in the vehicle’s path have to wait since a number of similar innovations like Audi’s Matrix LED and or just off the road.

The Glare-Free Highbeam is BMW’s laser headlight systems have not available now on the European Ford been approved for use in the US. FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit AAA.com for information on all things automotive including tips on buying, operating and maintaining a vehicle.

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