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Vol. 107 No. 8
NORTHEAST OHIO REGION
From Celebrity Cruises & AAA Travel:
More ways to get more value for your vacation dollar!
AUG./SEPT. 2015 AAA Mobile Named Leading Roadside Assistance App
Travel | Insurance/Financial | Automotive | Member Savings | AAA.com
A NEW DIGITAL EXPERIENCE MAKES ITS DEBUT ON AAA.COM
Online Android publication Android Headlines recently named AAA Mobile one of its 10 best roadside assistance apps. Editors referred to AAA Mobile as “a one-stop shop for your AAA membership” and noted how the app enables users to “check your battery, find hotels and view your policy.” The app uses the phone’s GPS technology to transmit the user’s location and details about the vehicle breakdown directly to AAA Roadside Assistance. AAA Mobile also features easy access to hotels and car rentals, maps and routing tools, trip-planning resources from AAA travel experts, current gas prices, exclusive member discounts and more. Members can download the AAA Mobile app at AAA.com/mobile.
Hertz Among Top Green Companies in America
Perk up a perfect cruise with great options & get $100 toward airfare!
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ince July 6, Celebrity Cruises began offering ingenious options to enhance more than 470 of its already luxurious cruise sailings departing October 2015 through April 2017. Book an ocean-view stateroom or higher at AAA Travel and choose 1 of 3 packaged offers: The go!big option entitles you to your choice of 1 of 4 perks:
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Classic Beverage Package All fountain and canned soda, all bottled juices, fresh juices, premium coffees and teas, bottled water, beers up to $6; spirits, liqueurs, cocktails, frozen drinks up to $8; any wine by the glass up to $9. Plus, a 15% discount on all wines by the bottle purchased on board, even the prized Reserve Wine list and Rare Wine list. Unlimited Internet Yes, you’re miles out at sea, but that doesn’t mean you need to lose touch with friends and family on land. Celebrity ships feature wireless Internet access so you can check your social feeds, upload pho-
tos, chat online and access your email. Most ships offer Wi-Fi connectivity throughout. Wireless Internet access is available all hours of the day until the morning of debarkation.
Members Only!
Get $100 from AAA toward the airfare portion of your Celebrity Cruises vacation in the Caribbean or Europe! PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. OCEAN-VIEW STATEROOM OR HIGHER CATEGORY. 7 OR MORE NIGHTS. 2015 DEPARTURES. NEW BOOKINGS WITH FULL PAYMENT: AUG 1–31, 2015.
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Prepaid Gratuities Relax, knowing that the gratuities for your room steward, maître d’, restaurant servers and others are already taken care of. A value of up to $16.45 per person per day! $150.00 Onboard Spending Money Use this generous credit toward the purchase of gifts or other items from onboard shops and boutiques, personal services (such as spa treatments, hair salons, etc), beverages and more. Per person, double occupancy. The enhanced-value go!better option (an additional $15 per person per day) entitles you to choose 2 of the 4 perks. The greatest-value go!best packaged offer ($45 per person per day above the go!big rate) includes ALL of the amenities, with a free upgrade to a Premium Beverage Package continued on page 18
Hertz has been named to Newsweek’s 2015 Green Rankings, one of the world’s most recognized assessments of corporate environmental performance. The company ranked No. 54 among the 500 largest publicly traded U.S. companies up from No. 329 in 2014. The Hertz commitment to sustainability includes higher-fuel-efficiency vehicles, recycling of used oil and auto waste, use of reclaimed water in car washes and increased number of solar-powered rental locations.
AutoPay Saves You Time and Money
We understand you’re busy and the last thing you need to worry about is being stranded without a valid AAA membership. With AAA East Central’s Auto Pay annual renewal option, you’ll never have to worry about your membership benefits lapsing. Sign up, and your membership renewal will automatically be charged to your credit card or debit card each year. We’ll even send you a reminder before billing your card. And for a limited time, save $10 on next year’s membership renewal when you enroll in Auto Pay at AAA.com/renew, or at any AAA East Central branch office. Auto Pay automatic renewal can be added to your membership at any time, regardless of your membership expiration/renewal date. You’ll rest easy knowing your AAA membership is always there providing uninterrupted service. And, you always have the option of canceling at any time. For more information, visit or call your local AAA East Central Branch office, or call the AAA Member Services Center at 1.800.441.5008.
Papa John’s Is Newest National Partner Papa John’s opened its doors in 1984 with a philosophy that better ingredients make better pizzas. They use no trans fats, no MSG, no meat fillers and no partially hydrogenated oils. And now AAA members receive 25 percent off regular-price menu items ordered online via PapaJohns.com or the Papa John’s app using the online promo code 25AAA.
Save on Flu Shots at Participating Kmart Pharmacies What’s the best way to protect yourself from the flu? The CDC recommends yearly flu vaccinations for everyone six months and older. From now through November AAA members pay just $15, a savings of $12.99 at 63 participating Kmart pharmacy locations. Eligible Medicare Part B patients will receive a flu shot at no cost, unless otherwise required by their plans. Contact your local Kmart Pharmacy to see if they are participating in this offer.
Fire & Ice in Alaska’s Winter Wonderland Winter in Alaska is not as cold or dark as you think. Iconic winter experiences include sightseeing, dog sledding, wildlife viewing, hot springs, the Northern Lights, the Alaska Railroad, Native Heritage Center, Anchorage, Fairbanks and the famed Iditarod. See how Alaskans really live on AAA Travel’s Ultimate Alaska Tour, Feb. 25March 6, 2016. SEE PAGE 9.