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alleys aboard a similarly narrow streetcar to AGNÍFICO! Even if you know find neighborhood taverns where traditional no other Spanish or Portuguese, fado vocalists reveal the soulful depths of the this single word sums up all of the Portuguese personality. sights, culture, foods and experiA guided tour of Lisbon features the Moorences you’ll encounter & enjoy on AAA’s ish Alfama Quarter, Jerónimo’s Monastery (a 14-night “Spain’s Classics & Portugal” tour Unesco World Heritage site), the Monument that departs on March 11, 2015. to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belém. To make it even more magnífico, AAA Escape to the Silver Coast; visit the pilgrimoffers members a discount of as much as age town of Fátima, a testament to Portugal’s $700 when they book and make a deposit Roman Catholic heritage. View Batalha Monby Aug 29, 2014. Basic AAA members will astery (UWH) and visit quaint towns, includsave $650, Plus members $675 and Premier ing Obidos and its medievalmembers $700 (per room). era walls. Spain & Portugal occupy Exclusive AAA Excursion southwestern Europe’s im(included): Portugal’s sophismense peninsula called Ibeticated “Riviera” is the “playria, a name derived from the ground of kings.” Visit the Ebro, Spain’s largest river by fairy-tale palaces of Sintra volume. Both nations played (UWH). See the westernmost pivotal roles in the “discovpoint in continental Europe, ery” of the New World. And the rugged coastline, wind now, more than 5 centuries surfers and Estoril, known for later, Americans in increasluxurious homes & gardens. ing numbers are discovering the pleasures of these lands SPAIN blessed with abundant sunLISBON’S TOWER OF BELÉM Once a global empire and shine and a wealth of historicolonial power, Spain ruled cal, cultural, gastronomical AAA MEMBERS many parts of the world and recreational riches. SAVE MUCHO! throughout history. Today, it’s country with an unhurried, PORTUGAL Premier....$700 arelaxed atmosphere — and a Step off the plane in Lisbon; Plus .........$675 place welcoming to travelers its charms and style make it one of Europe’s last “unBasic .......$650 from all over the world. You’ll sense its former glory and its discovered” capitals, and it Book & deposit present hospitality on your invariably surprises and deby 8/29/14 tour of Madrid, the vibrant lights visitors. Wind your PER ROOM, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY way among its hilly, narrow continued on page 8
Members planning to hit the road this Labor Day weekend can rest assured – AAA will get you back to your travels should you experience battery problems. If your vehicle won’t start and you suspect your battery may be the problem, call 800-AAA-HELP and ask for AAA Mobile Battery Service. A technician equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics will test the battery and electrical system of the disabled vehicle. If you need a new battery, you can have one installed right on the spot. Visit AAA.com/battery for details.
Hertz Launches Certified Clean & Safe Program Hertz is adding a personal touch and an added sense of security for customers with Hertz Certified Clean & Safe, which is being rolled out to all Hertz airport and suburban locations in the U.S. This includes completing a thorough 35-point checklist before it’s rented. Once the vehicle is cleaned and inspected a card verifying that it is certified clean and safe is placed on the steering column. AAA members receive up to a 20 percent discount on Hertz car rentals, free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership, plus an array of upgrades, special offers, and more.
Updated AAA Mobile App Now Easier Than Ever The AAA Mobile app has been updated with an array of new enhancements including a more intuitive interface with easier access to features. An updated iPad version features a number of new functions: • A streamlined card layout design that provides easy access to member services; • AAA’s newly enhanced TripTik Travel Planner product for mapping and route planning, allowing members to build, access and share trips across the mobile and online platforms; • Expanded membership features, including displaying your current member status and providing the ability to easily renew your membership. The updated mobile app also features traffic and construction information and maps that display gas station locations and updated fuel prices. The free download is available on iTunes or Google Play.
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s students begin a new school year, AAA East Central reminds motorists to be aware of increased child pedestrian activity, school bus presence and traffic congestion in and around neighborhoods and school zones. Launched in 1946, AAA’s “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” awareness campaign was created to help reduce child pedestrian fatalities and injuries. AAA offers the following advice for motorists during the school year: Follow the speed limit — School zone speed limits are purposefully set low. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster. Look for children crossing the street — Children are unpredictable and may have difficulty gauging the distance and speed of an approaching car. They may not be paying attention to traffic, and may cross the street mid-block or between parked cars. Be aware of buses — Learn the flashing signal light system school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions. Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting
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complete stop, checking carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding. Reverse responsibly — Every vehicle has blind spots. Check for children on the sidewalk, in the driveway and around your vehicle before slowly backing up. Watch for bicycles — Children on bikes are often inexperienced, unsteady and unpredictable. Slow down and allow at least four feet of passing distance between your vehicle and any bicyclist. Keep your eyes on the road at all times — Remove any distractions that may draw your attention away from driving, such as cell phones or in-car entertainment and navigation systems. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing. If your children are walking to school, review the following guidelines with them before the first day of class: Stay on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic, in single file, as far away from the road as possible. Cross streets only at the corner or a crosswalk — Never cross between parked cars or mid-block. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports more than 80 percent of child pedestrian deaths occur at non-intersection locations. Look both ways before crossing — Look left, right and left again before crossing the street. Wait until approaching cars come to a complete stop before stepping into the roadway. Listen to traffic helpers — Safety patrollers and crossing guards are there to help. Put down the devices — Teach children and teens to look up and pay attention to their surroundings, not their cell phones, when walking. If they need to text or take a call, they should stop walking and find a safe area to use their phone. For more on traffic and pedestrian safety, visit AAA.com/community.
Altoona 1634 Valley View Blvd. ............................. 814-946-1277 Butler 138 Clearview Circle .................................... 724-287-2713 Cranberry The Village Shoppes, 20510 Rt. 19 .......... 724-772-1122 Erie 6660 Peach St. Unit #2 .............................. 814-866-0246 Franklin 491 Allegheny Blvd, Suite 200 .................. 814-432-3960 Greensburg Eastgate Shopping Center 5142 Route 30, Suite 135 ......................... 724-834-8300 Grove City 24 Pine Grove Village Dr. .......................... 724-458-8930 Harborcreek 4430 Buffalo Rd. ........................................ 814-897-9508 Hermitage 1749 E. State St.......................................... 724-981-9141 Indiana 1169 Wayne Ave........................................ 724-349-4193 Jamestown (New York) 111 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, N.Y.. ........... 716-488-1981 Kittanning Franklin Village Mall. ............................... 724-543-1924 Lewisburg 530 1/2 North Derr Drive . ....................... 570-524-7455 Lower Burrell/New Kensington Area Crossroads Plaza 2503 Leechburg Rd.................................... 724-339-4440 McKean County (Bradford) 587 South Ave. .......................................... 814-368-3113 Meadville 18939 Park Avenue Plaza Unit #7 ............ 814-724-2247 New Castle 40 East St.................................................... 724-658-8551 Niagara-Orleans 7135 Rochester Rd, Lockport, NY. ............ 716-434-2865 Pittsburgh–Century III Area (Pleasant Hills) 9 Clairton Blvd. (RT 51). ........................... 412-655-6100 Pittsburgh–Downtown 538 Smithfield St. ...................................... 412-338-4300 Pittsburgh–East Liberty/Shadyside 5900 Baum Blvd. ........................................ 412-365-7196 Pittsburgh–Monroeville 2725 Mosside Blvd. .................................... 412-858-4640 Pittsburgh–North Hills Area (Ross Township) 4790 McKnight Rd. .................................... 412-367-7600 Pittsburgh–Robinson Township Robinson Town Centre 1760 Park Manor Blvd. ............................. 412-809-2800 Pittsburgh–South Hills Area (Bethel Park) 160 Ft. Couch Rd. ...................................... 412-833-5203 Rochester 300 Adams St. ............................................ 724-775-8000 St. Marys 1375 Bucktail Rd. ...................................... 814-834-7838 Somerset 110 N. Center Ave. .................................... 814-443-6526 Sunbury 1001 Market Street. .................................. 570-286-4507 Uniontown 111 W. Main St. ......................................... 724-438-8575 Warren 2285 Market St. ......................................... 814-723-6660 Washington 196 Murtland Ave. .................................... 724-222-3800 Waynesburg 184 Greene Plaza, US 21 & I-79 ................ 724-627-3434 White Oak/McKeesport Area Oak Park Mall, 2001 Lincoln Way ............ 412-675-3400
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Roadwise Rx — A safe driving “prescription” for seniors AAA offers solutions for mature drivers and their families Niagara-Orleans Official publication of Niagara-Orleans Region of AAA East Central Published bi-monthly by AAA East Central 7135 Rochester Road Lockport, NY 14094 USPS: 002-092
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AAA EAST CENTRAL Chairman: ................................................Richard S. Hamilton Vice Chairman:....................................... James E. Broome, Jr. Vice Chairman:....................................... Douglas W. Caldwell Vice Chairman:.........................................Mary Lynn Laughlin Vice Chairman:.................................... Martha Hartle Munsch OFFICERS: President: ....................................................James E. Lehman Executive Vice President ............................... Thomas J. Ashley Secretary .................................................. Robert H. Compton Treasurer .......................................................Robert S. Collins GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, James E. Broome, Jr., Steve D. Bullock**, Douglas W. Caldwell, Charles O. Casto**, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Jon E. Denney, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, Pamela C. Fritz, Gregory E. Grim**, Richard S. Hamilton, James H. Kanicki, Mary Lynn Laughlin, William Duff McCrady, James M. McDonnell, Thomas V. McKernan Jr., Martha Hartle Munsch, Gary K. Munsie** EAST CENTRAL REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, Chairman, Robert S. Collins, Vice Chairman, Carol Asam, Christian Asam, Jack A. Barkley, William E. Bierer**, Ellsworth T. Bowser**, Peter Burton, Marianne B. Campbell, Charles O. Casto, Michael A. Cochran, Daniel J. Collins Jr.**, Robert H. Compton, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, James J. Dodaro, Jack G. Ellis, Mona N. Generett, Charles W. Groce , Richard S. Hamilton, Mark Henschen, Luke Howe, Richard Kallenborn, Herbert G. Koenig, Mark S. Mansour, W. Duff McCrady, Martha Hartle Munsch, W. Lee Oswalt, III, Michael Parkes, John D. Petruso, Louis Pomerico, Leonard L. Scheinholtz**, Jacob N. Skezas, James C. Stump, Jr., James F. Ward *ex officio **emeritus directors
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By Richard Hamilton Chairman, AAA East Central very day more than 10,000 Americans turn 65, a trend that’s set to continue for the next two decades. By 2020, the United States will have more than 40 million licensed drivers 65 and older, about one in four drivers on the road. According to a new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, older Americans are extending their time behind the wheel. Eighty-four percent of Americans 65 and older held a driver’s license in 2010 compared to barely half in the early 1970s. Most older drivers also take medications, which can impair driving ability at any age but can be especially problematic for seniors. The foundation report: Understanding Older Drivers: An Examination of Medical Conditions, Medication Use and Travel Behaviors, revealed that 90 percent of older drivers use prescription medications with two-thirds taking multiple medications. The majority of seniors are safe drivers — more likely to self regulate by reducing daily travel, avoiding driving at night, or driving fewer days per week. At the same time work-related commutes for drivers 65 and older have more than doubled in the past two decades and 68 percent drivers age 85 or older report driving five or more days per week. We all know just how dangerous drinking and driving can be, but a previous AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study found only about one in four motorists is aware of the deadly consequences medications can have on their driving.
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Richard Hamilton Although it might seem easy and natural, driving is a very complex skill. It involves processing information about traffic, road conditions, signals, markings, and vehicle behavior; making decisions based on that information, and then acting all in rapid-fire succession. A typical driver makes 20 decisions per mile, with usually less than half a second to react to avoid a potential crash. AAA’s Roadwise Rx is an online tool that details common side effects of prescription and over-the-counter medications. It generates personalized feedback on how medications, herbal supplements and foods, and their interactions with each other, can impact driving safety. Drivers are encouraged to discuss the confidential results with their doctor or pharmacist to learn how to mitigate any possible crash risks.
Seniors often visit multiple primary and specialty health care providers so it is critical each one knows about all medications being used. That’s important because certain medications are known to be associated with an increased risk of vehicle collision. In the AAA Foundation survey, just 18 percent of participants ages 56 to 93 reported receiving a warning from a health-care professional about potential driver-impairing (PDI) medications such as ACE inhibitors, sedatives and beta-blockers. And just because a medication is over the counter doesn’t mean there are no side effects. These are real medicines with real benefits when used according to directions and real risks when misused. The active ingredients in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications for example, can have the same effect on driving as being over the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration. As a leading road safety advocate for over a century, AAA is committed to helping mature motorists remain mobile for as long as safely possible. Roadwise Rx is the only tool of its kind that looks at medications and associated driving hazards. AAA provides convenient and confidential online access to a wealth of interactive resources including Roadwise Rx, at no cost to seniors and their families. You’ll find a variety of tools and resources at SeniorDriving. AAA.com, ranging from driver improvement courses, to skill assessment tools and free community-based programs. All of them are designed to help ensure a lifetime of safe mobility for you and those you care about.
membersonly AAA Member Rewards Visa offers rewards at the pump and on the road Earn points on gas, Hertz rentals, groceries and more
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he average American spends nearly 5% of their annual paycheck on gas and motor oil.* These weekly fill ups can take a big bite out of any budget. That’s why new AAA Member Rewards Visa® credit cardholders have a good reason to “Get Pumped.” Now through August 31, AAA members who open a new Member Rewards credit card account and make at least $100 in purchases within the first 90 days will receive a $50 gas card. (Students are not eligible to receive this gas card offer.) With the AAA Member Rewards Visa credit card, cardholders can earn points on all their purchases. Get triple points on qualifying AAA and travel purchases, including AAA memberships, travel packages, hotel and flight bookings, luggage, attraction tickets and Hertz car rentals. Earn double points on gas, grocery and drug store purchases, and one point per dollar on all other purchases.
Earning rewards is simple – just use your card everywhere you shop. There’s no special enrollment process, spending tiers or limit on the number of points you can earn or redeem. With an easy redemption process, you can redeem points for cash back, AAA vouchers, gift cards and statement credits. The AAA Member Rewards Visa card is perfect for people on the go, as it offers cardholders several travelrelated benefits: • Low foreign transaction fees • Auto rental collision damage waiver • Lost luggage reimbursement • Travel accident insurance To apply for the AAA Member Rewards Visa credit card with the $50 gas card offer, stop by any AAA branch or visit AAA.com/creditcard. For information about rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of this credit card, or to apply, visit any AAA branch or the website above and refer to the disclo-
sures accompanying the online credit application. Earn 1 point per dollar of new net retail purchase transactions (qualifying purchases less credits, returns and adjustments) charged to the card each billing cycle. Earn 2 points per dollar for purchases made with the card at any eligible gas, grocery or pharmacy retail merchant categories as designated by us. Earn 3 points per dollar for purchases made with the card through any participating AAA Club when AAA is the merchant of record, or at eligible retail travel merchant categories as designated by us. Additional restrictions apply. Details accompany new account materials. *Reported by the U.S. Energy Administration in 2012. This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. ©2014 Bank of America Corporation.
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August is the best month to purchase a new car Take a test drive and get a $25 gift card from TrueCar
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ummer will soon be segueing into fall, and savvy consumers will be out shopping for a great car deal. The end of summer typically signals the best time to buy a new car because of seasonality and model-year changeovers. Dealers want to clear out their aging inventory to make room for the next model year. With this volume of vehicles crossing showroom floors, dealers have a great deal of price flexibility. According to AAA Auto Buying partner TrueCar, August is the best month to get great savings with the lowest average transaction price of the year. Consumers who have been holding out for better pricing for large SUVs will see their best opportunities for savings this month, thanks to larger discounts and drops in average transaction prices in the month of August. TrueCar.com is the authority on new car pricing and trends, and their data powers the AAA Auto Buying Program. Plus, when you use the AAA Auto Buying Program and schedule a test drive you’ll get a $25 gift card to use for whatever you’d like. (Redemption information available on certificate.) AAA members can shop with confidence any time of year using the AAA Auto Buying Program. Even when
Vehicle Certificate, see how to get your gift card and visit your selected Certified Dealer. Your certificate is like a golden ticket, so bring it with you or have it ready to show on your mobile device to make sure you receive your Member Savings and enjoy a hasslefree shopping experience. Regardless of what time of year you’re shopping, the end of the month is a great time to buy a new vehicle. Consumers can also expect a lower average transaction price in the first two days of the month. Sundays are typically the best day of the week to buy a new car. The average transaction price on Sundays shows a 4.6% decrease or $1,402 savings against typical day-of-week sales averages.
CARE FREE CAR BUYING — Get upfront dealer pricing info before you step on the lot at AAA.com/AutoBuying.
SAVE ON YOUR NEXT VEHICLE
The AAA Auto Buying Program provides dealer pricing information to AAA members through AAA’s preferred supplier TrueCar. To save money and get upfront pricing information on your next new car, visit the AAA Auto Buying Program at AAA.com/AutoBuying. Mobile users can download the AAA Auto Buying Tools App at AAA.com/Mobile.
Learn what others paid for the same vehicle using national, regional and local data with free TrueCar Price Reports, so your know whether you’re really getting a great deal. Once you’re ready to purchase, be sure to print or download your Guaranteed Savings Certificate or Used
you know exactly what you want, the haggling over options and pricing can deter even the most enthusiastic shopper. But it doesn’t have to be that way. AAA.com/Auto Buying lets you easily select makes, models and options, learn about incentives, and check out crash safety ratings and reviews.
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here’s no one-size-fits-all vehicle or vacation out there. Everyone’s needs are different; that’s why AAA offers several types of membership. Your benefits will only increase with each level, giving you the freedom to choose the membership option that works best for you.
Basic, Plus & Premier – Three levels of protection
AAA Basic Membership covers 24-hour roadside assistance, free printed and online maps, TourBook® and eTourBook® guides, TripTik® Travel Planner on AAA.com, plus AAA savings on hotels, Hertz car rentals, restaurants and attractions. Members save even more with AAA Discounts & Rewards online shopping portal. ProtectMyID® is the newest AAA member benefit. This identity-theft monitoring service includes credit monitoring, fraud resolution support and more. AAA Plus Membership offers all the basic AAA membership benefits, with enhancements including: • Up to 100 miles of extended distance towing • Free fuel and delivery – to get you to the nearest service station • Up to $100 in vehicle locksmith services • Extrication/winching – two trucks and two drivers, if needed • Reimbursement for pre-approved nonAAA roadside services
All in the family: Primary and associate memberships
A PERFECT FIT — Select the AAA membership that best suits your lifestyle. AAA Plus RV Membership offers all the benefits of AAA Plus, extended to cover eligible RV’s like your motor home, boat trailer, pickup truck with camper, and motorcycle. For the most comprehensive package of AAA benefits and services, choose AAA Premier Membership. Premier members enjoy a wealth of added privileges, including: • One emergency tow per household per year of up to 200 miles • Free professional concierge service • $1,500 Trip Interruption protection •
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Share peace of mind with everyone in your household with a AAA membership for each family member. Primary membership means you are either the first or sole AAA member within your household. Associate memberships are for eligible individuals residing in the primary member’s household, namely the primary member’s spouse (or one adult age 18 or older) and dependent children ages 16 through 22. Associate members receive the same benefits as primary members.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
Add associate members, or upgrade your existing AAA membership to a higher level at any time. For more information, contact your local AAA office, visit AAA.com, or call the Member Service Center at 1.800.441.5008.
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Protect your family travels for less with TripAssist Family Care Travel insurance plan includes free coverage for children, enhanced benefits
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raveling with kids is always unpredictable. Luckily, AAA’s newest travel insurance package, TripAssist Family Care, covers more of the unexpected for less. With TripAssist Family Care, there is no additional charge for children up to age 17 when traveling with parents or grandparents. “TripAssist Family Care makes travel insurance premiums more affordable for families with young children,” said Ruth Nagy, AAA East Central Managing Director of Travel Services. “Families receive greater coverage for a lower cost.” TripAssist Family Care includes expanded trip cancellation and interruption coverage. It protects your travel investment if your trip is delayed or cancelled for a covered reason, such as a major injury, jury duty or other unforeseen circumstances. New features to this package include reimbursement of Frequent Flyer miles and associated airline fees, and vehicle return coverage if your road trip should be interrupted. The plan also includes increased baggage protection, should your luggage not arrive when and where you do. Baggage loss and damage coverage is $1,000 — double that of comparable insurance packages. Baggage delay coverage is increased to $300, a 50 percent
BETTER SAFE — TripAssist Family Care covers more of the unexpected for less. increase from previous plans. As any parent or grandparent knows, children often get sick or injured at the worst possible moment. If you should need medical treatment on your vacation, whether domestic or overseas, you will most likely have to pay expensive out-of-pocket fees. TripAssist Family Care includes
Spain’s Classics & Portugal capital, especially at its lively and historic center (the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor). After a fascinating tour of the Royal Palace’s lavish halls, banquet rooms, throne room, armory and courtyard, travel south to Toledo, a UWH site and Spain’s glorious medieval capital. Marvel at its Gothic cathedral, a 13th-century synagogue and Santo Tomé (church home of El Greco’s The Burial of Count Orgaz). Exclusive AAA Excursion (included): Madrid never sleeps...and nights are a crucial part of the capital’s lifestyle. Enjoy Old World ambience and traditional Castilian tapas in the city’s heart. Then view and visit its many attractive sites illuminated at night, including the Cibeles Fountain and the Gran Via thoroughfare. Continue on to the extraordinary Moorish-flavored city of Córdoba. Tour the Mezquita (UWH), an architectural marvel built by the Moors in the 8th century as a magnificent mosque, which then became the city’s cathedral in the 16th century. See also its well-preserved Jewish Quarter. In Seville, Spain’s “cultural capital,” see Columbus’ tomb, the ornate cathedral (UWH) and Giralda Bell Tower. Enjoy a walking tour of quaint old Santa Cruz Quarter with its bright
$25,000 in primary medical coverage for emergency medical costs that occur during your trip. There’s no need to file claims with your regular health insurer first. If you should need emergency medical evacuation, you’ll also be reimbursed for transportation costs to the medical facility and back home, up to $500,000.
There are several add-ons available to enhance TripAssist Family Care coverage. TripAssist Family Care Trip+ offers double the limits for select benefits, including missed connection coverage, travel delay, emergency medical coverage and transportation, and baggage loss/damage or delay. For just $34 per adult, the Required to Work option provides trip cancellation and interruption coverage when your travel plans change due to workrelated issues. Travelers can also add Cancel Anytime coverage to their TripAssist Family Care plan. As its name suggests, the Cancel Anytime add-on reimburses you no matter why your plans change, up to an hour before your scheduled departure. This option offers more flexibility than a traditional trip cancellation policy. It’s a great option for anyone whose travel plans may change for a variety of reasons not covered by most trip cancellation plans.
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flowers, white-washed buildings and winding streets. Visit Plaza de España and María Luisa Park, one of Europe’s loveliest. Top it off with regional cuisine and an unforgettable flamenco performance by Seville’s top dancers. Another UWH site awaits at Granada’s immense hilltop palace; Alhambra is a marvel of geometric patterns, tilework, fountains and gardens. In Valencia, a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture surrounded by citrus groves, visit Lladro and learn about the history and making of its world-famous porcelain figurines. A “paella experience” reveals where this Valencia rice & seafood dish originated and how it’s made — and includes a tasty paella lunch! Last but not least, Barcelona buzzes with life! See the city’s sights, including Antonio Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia (UWH), Parc Güell, Casa Batlló and the unconventional Casa Milà. Exclusive AAA Excursion (included): Tantalize your tastebuds at Moncho’s, a popular waterfront restaurant in Barcelona famous for its fine seafood and Catalan regional cuisine. After dinner, enjoy a panoramic evening tour of this unique city. By tour’s end, you’ll agree that Spain & Portugal are indeed magnífico!
AAA Member Rate: $4,419
Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Buffalo-Lisbon, BarcelonaBuffalo), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing/admissions, 19 meals, tour director (in Portugal & Spain), government taxes/fees. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information. Call 1-800-354-8761 to make reservations.
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When you require the very finest in travel! Receive a free one-level membership upgrade when you book & deposit a Journese vacation by 8/29/14 or a free one-year renewal of your current Premier membership.
Sample Accommodations * Grand Cayman Beach Suites
This is the island’s finest all-suites beach & golf hotel resort. Its 800-square-foot suites have spectacular views of the Caribbean, Seven Mile Beach and uniquely designed pools. It offers exclusive on-site facilities — a 24–7 fitness center, a deluxe European boutique spa, water sports facilities, an on-site dive center, catamaran trips and a Jack Nicklaus–designed golf course.
Terranea Resort: Southern California
Dramatically poised at the edge of the Pacific on Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terraneaʼs 102 acres are infused with the elegance of a classic Mediterranean estate, the casual energy of coastal Southern California. Just south of LA, it includes 582 guest rooms, suites, bungalows, casitas and villas and a host of world-class amenities, including spectacular dining venues, a spa, a stunning 9-hole golf course and family-friendly activities.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit: Mexico
A tropical all-inclusive getaway, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort is a 5 Diamond property on magnificent Banderas Bay along the Mexican Riviera and offers luxurious, all-ocean view accommodations.
Castello di Casole: Tuscany, Italy
Castello di Casole offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the rich amenities of an Italian castle on a country estate. Cypress-lined lanes ascend to this 41-suite boutique hotel. Dotting its 4,200-acre estate are restored Farmhouse Villas, each with dramatic glass-tiled private pools. The castle dates to the 10th century; restoration in 2005 used traditional construction methods and authentic materials, while spaces were updated with modern conveniences and luxuries.
*For these and other Journese
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JOURNESESM — the luxury brand of Pleasant Holidays, one of AAA Travel‛s most popular partners — embodies the promise of an exquisite journey, with fine travel made seamless and effortless through experienced Destination Specialists. Travel experts personally visit and hand-select the world’s finest accommodations, establishing trusted supplier relationships to ensure the finest VIP treatment at premier resorts, villas & homes and on cruises. Serving discerning travelers since 1977, Journese offers customized vacations to Australia, the Caribbean, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, England, Fiji, France, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii and the rest of the USA. Each Journese vacation is backed by world-class concierge service and can be enhanced even further with upscale amenities, first-class air and exquisite experiences ranging from helicopter excursions to romantic dinner cruises, from invigorating water adventures to spa rejuvenation. Enjoy a completely immersive experience. Revel in cultural entertainment, discover a town’s past with a private guide or explore nature with captivating water sports. For example, you may choose to soar over North Kohala’s rugged cliffs on an invigorating helicopter ride, followed by an exclusive hike to a refreshing mountain pool. Your Destination Specialist will tailor every aspect of your vacation to meet your
needs and ensure your experience is seamless and memorable. This personalized concierge service accompanies you from the initial planning stages to the conclusion of your inspiring journey. Whether you desire exhilarating adventure or tranquil replenishment, your specialist can transform your vision into reality. In addition to 4- and 5-star resorts, Journese offers an all-encompassing portfolio of private villas and other residences, luxury train journeys, chartered yacht voyages and premier ocean journeys. Innovative choices like these let you discover a new perspective on the world from a different angle. Fine travel: If you can dream it, Journese can very likely bring it to life!
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EXPERIENCE SNOWMOBILING & SNOWCOACHING
Jackson Hole Snowmobile Adventure Package
The only thing that can beat the exhilaration of snowmobiling is snowmobiling through the splendor of America’s mountain West at Jackson Hole WY! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned snowmobiler, this package is for lovers of adventure and natural beauty. Start in the Gros Ventre Mountain Range — a great opportunity to view wildlife. Follow trails framing Jackson Hole Valley and enjoy incredible views of the Tetons. Along the way, sightings of elk, deer, moose, coyote and bighorn sheep are common. Travel through Grand Teton National Park on your way to a full day of snowcoach touring in Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy all that Jackson Hole has to offer on your own for a day. Then head into the Wyoming Range for unforgettable scenery and exciting rides. Bring a swimsuit, because you’re in for a treat — a full-day snowmobile adventure with Granite Hot Springs as your destination. After an easy 11-mile groomed Forest Service trail, soak in the 106-degree natural hot spring waters and enjoying a poolside BBQ, all the while surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It’s an experience to remember!
Feb 7-13 or Feb 14-20 •
AAA Member Rate: $1,875
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, 10 meals, entrance fees (national parks/attractions/ activities), 3 days of guided snowmobile touring with instruction, all necessary equipment (helmet, gloves, snowsuit, boots, etc), 1-day guided snowcoach tour of Yellowstone National Park, tips for bellmen & included meals. Minimum age to operate a snowmobile in the National Forest is 14; must be accompanied by a parent. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.
Enjoy a amid winter’s off-peak solitude!
YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER Begin this unique and awesome off-season adventure in SALT LAKE CITY UT; see Temple Square and witness the awesome power of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting). Travel to WEST YELLOWSTONE MT, gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Ride private vintage snowcoaches (heated!) to see Firehole Falls, Old Faithful and wildlife. Drive through majestic Grand Teton National Park to JACKSON HOLE WY, where you may choose to ride a sleigh through the National Elk Refuge and visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art or, for an additional fee, opt for a Granite Hot Springs snowmobile tour (bring a swimsuit!). Drive through Snake River Canyon and visit Utah Olympic Park before heading home.
Jan 31–Feb 5 •
AAA Member Rate: $2,139
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Buffalo–Salt Lake City), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, luggage handling (1 bag per person), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing & admissions (as indicated), 9 meals, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimumparticipation goal is met), taxes, gratuities for guide & driver. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.
ULTIMATE ALASKA: Winter Wonderland Tour See the “real” Alaska summer visitors never see! An extraordinary chance to witness the Northern Lights, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and Alaska’s winter wildlife & wilderness! Feb 26–March 8 AAA Member Rate: $2,995
EXPERIENCE ALL THIS...AND MORE! Fairbanks • Aurora Borealis Viewings Thompson Cultural Center • Trans-Alaska Pipeline Alaska Railroad • Talkeetna • Seward Highway Alaska Wildlife Conservation & Sealife Centers Alyeska Resort • Alyeska Tram • Anchorage Alaska Native Heritage Center • Alaska Zoo Mushers Banquet • Happy Trails Kennel Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters Additional Optional Adventures Available!
Meet mushers...
& their dogs!
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, hotel luggage handling, sightseeing transportation/admissions, 14 meals, in-Alaska guide, hand warmers and services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met). Visit AAA.com/GoAlaska for more information. Ask about available add-on airfare.
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Don’t own a home in Florida? No reason you can’t be a “snowbird” and live the leisurely (and warm!) life-style of the Sunshine State for up 28 nights in early 2015. And AAA has just what you need: 2-week Saturday-to-Saturday rentals of a roomy furnished vacation home in peaceful Port Charlotte! Image representative of available homes. On the southwest Gulf Coast just No 2 homes are identical, but styles & amenities are similar. 100 miles south of Tampa and 65 miles north of Naples, Port Charlotte is a premier ecotourism destination that’s off the beaten path and free of crowds, yet offers sailing, boating, fishing, birding, shopping, dining, arts & more. Choose from a selection of attractively landscaped homes, and use yours as a base from which to explore the local area’s uncrowded beaches and/or the many attractions within comfortable driving distance. Or just settle in, take advantage of the screened-in swimming pool and laugh at winter back home! These 3-bedroom/2-bathroom (some with 2.5) homes can comfortably sleep 6 (bedding/linens provided). They feature fully equipped kitchens (dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave) and dining areas for everyone to gather in...screened-in heated pools for swimming, lounging and loafing! Living rooms feature entertainment centers (with cable). Optional weekly cleaning/linen service is available for an additional fee. With AAA’s help, you can look forward to winter; contact a AAA travel agent now! HOME
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18106 Lake Worth Blvd ......................... 1/31–2/14 (2 weeks) ..............SOLD OUT! 18130 Lake Worth Blvd ......................... 1/31–2/14 (2 weeks) ..............SOLD OUT! 18239 Temple Ave .................................. 1/31–2/28 (4 weeks) ..............SOLD OUT! 22491 Cezane ......................................... 2/28–3/14 (2 weeks) ..................... $2,980 18106 Lake Worth Blvd .......................... 3/7–3/21 (2 weeks) ...................... $3,100 3495 Larue St.......................................... 3/28–4/11 (2 weeks) ..................... $2,515 Rates vary by home selected, are subject to availability at time of booking and include accommodations, taxes & fees and pool heating fee. Visit AAA.com/HomeRentals.
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Irish Pubs
&Folklore
ESCORTED TOUR OPERATED BY CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL
Sláinte!
May 12-21 AAA Member Rate: $1,899
Cheers!
Feel like a local at friendly pubs full of the craic — Ireland’s unique mix of news, gossip, fun, entertainment and enjoyable conversation! Tour Dublin: St Stephen’s Green, Georgian squares, O’Connell Street, Famine Memorial & more. Quaff a pint at the Guinness Storehouse • Meet the owners of a working beef/ sheep/horse farm. • Tour medieval Kilkenny, then explore it on your own. • Visit the House of Waterford; watch craftsmen transform molten glass into elegant tableware. • Kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” at Blarney Castle. • Browse at Blarney Woolen Mills...or visit a pub instead! • Circumnavigate scenic Dingle Peninsula and sample a local brew at Dingle Brewing Company. • Sit down to dinner & traditional entertainment (including step-dancing) in Killarney. • Ferry across the Shannon to view the Cliffs of Moher. • Stop in Galway on the way to Connemara. • Overnight in attractive Westport. • Cross over to Achill Island and see the Deserted Village (stone cottages abandoned around the time of the Famine). • Tour Kilbeggan Distillery and enjoy an Irish coffee. • Enjoy storytelling at Dublin’s oldest pub. • Spend a day on your own in Dublin, using included vouchers for an open-top bus tour and a visit to Old Jameson Distillery.
May 12-21 •
AAA Member Rate: $1,899
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing, itinerary attraction admissions, local taxes, hotel service charges & baggage handling (1 bag per person), walking-tour audio headsets, 15 meals (including Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night, “Food, Folk & Fairies” dinner show at Brazen Head Pub and 3 table d’hote dinners) and in-Ireland professional guide & driver. Ask about available add-on airfare.
ESCORTED TOUR OPERATED BY CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL
Bunratty Folk Park Medieval banquet in a 15th-century castle Cliffs of Moher Flying Boat Museum Killarney National Park, including Muckross House Ring of Kerry, Skellig Experience & Moll’s Gap Waterford Crystal tour Russborough House Dinner & song at a pub Dublin: tour & free time ...AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Oct 5-12 •
AAA Member Rate: $1,459
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 11 meals (including Bunratty Castle medieval banquet/entertainment & Merry Ploughboy pub dinner/ entertainment), in-Ireland tour director, hotel luggage handling (1 piece per person), hotel taxes & service charges. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/GoIreland for itinerary and information.
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and see more of the Hawaiian Islands when you cruise with NCL! AAA’s special 9-night Hawaiian vacation features a 2-night pre-cruise stay in Honolulu, a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial and a 7-night Pride of America cruise featuring 4 islands (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii & Kauai). Jan 15-24: from $2,246 Feb 26–March 7: from $2,350 March 19-28: from $2,350 April 9-18: from $2,300 May 14-23: from $2,175 AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include airport/hotel transfers (for flights purchased through NCL), 2 pre-cruise nights at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, USS Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbor excursion, hotel/pier transfers, 7-night NCL Pride of America cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes/fees, port charges and pier/airport transfers (for flights purchased through NCL). Ship’s registry: USA. Ask about available add-on airfare.
SOUTHERN CHARM Jan 31–Feb 5 •
AAA Member Rate: $1,999
Here’s a unique escorted tour of 3 distinct destinations embodying the South’s fascinating history, genteel culture and coastal comforts. Rub shoulders with generations of Charleston gentry, soak up Savannah’s seductively languid ambiance and luxuriate in the exclusive nature and natural assets of Jekyll Island. Experience true Southern charm and hospitality at historic hotels in Charleston and on Jekyll Island.
SAVANNAH GA
DINNER CRUISE ON A YACHT MAGNOLIA PLANTATION STORYTELLER DINNER OLD CITY MARKET CITY TOUR
CHARLESTON SC
TOUR OF HISTORIC SAVANNAH GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER RIVER STREET SHOPPING LUNCH AT PAULA DEEN’S “LADY & SONS”
TRAM TOUR OF HISTORIC DISTRICT ST SIMON’S ISLAND TOUR INCLUDING LIGHTHOUSE & FT FREDERICA NATURALIST-LED BEACH STROLL
JEKYLL ISLAND GA
Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Buffalo-Charlotte NC), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach transportation, guided sightseeing, 9 meals, local guides, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met) and more. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.
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2015 River Cruising
®
Intimate, unforgettable journeys into the heart of Europe
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2015 Early Booking Discount 2-FOR-1 cruise plus international air discounts Hurry — this offer expires soon!
AAA FEATURED VACATIONS DEPARTURES IN 2015 Rhine Getaway: April 7 & Oct 9
Portraits of Southern France: Sept 2
Castles on clifftops and villages on its banks, the Rhine dazzles visitors. Amsterdam to Basel. 8-day cruisetour with 6 tours. Netherlands: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk. Germany: Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Heidelberg, Speyer, Breisach. France: Strasbourg. Switzerland: Basel. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $2,330
Explore Burgundy and Provence and savor the enticing flavors of their regional wines and dishes. Chalon to Avignon. 8-day cruisetour with 6 tours. France: Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune, Saône River, Lyon, Vienne, Tournon, Viviers, Rhône River, Arles, Avignon. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $2,930
Tulips & Windmills: April 14
Elegant Elbe: Oct 10
Painterly landscapes of the Old Masters come to life on this Low Countries sojourn. Amsterdam to Antwerp to Amster-dam. 10day cruisetour with 8 tours. Netherlands: Amsterdam, Ijsselmeer, Hoorn, Arnhem, Kinderdijk, Walcheren, Rotterdam. Belgium: Antwerp, Ghent. 26 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $3,146
From capital to capital, discover the delights of 2 nations. Berlin to Prague. 10-day cruisetour with 8 tours. Germany: Potsdam, Dessau, Wittenberg, Torgau, Meissen, Dresden, Bad Schandau. Czech Republic: Litomĕřice. 1-night hotel stay each in Berlin and Prague. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $3,274
Romantic Danube: June 4 & Oct 11
Paris & Heart of Normandy: Oct 16
Grand cities, spectacular scenery and quaint villages await your discovery along this storied waterway. Budapest to Nuremberg. 8-day cruisetour with 6 tours. Hungary: Budapest. Austria: Vienna, Melk. Germany: Passau, Regensburg, Kelheim, Nuremberg. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $2,330
Revel in the pleasures of the City of Light, then embark on a voyage into pastoral Normandy, with excursions to historic DDay beaches. Paris to Rouen to Paris. 8-day cruisetour with 6 tours. France: Paris, Giverny, Vernon, Seine River, Rouen, Les Andelys, Conflans. 20 meals. AAA Member Rate: from $2,230
Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include river-view stateroom, guided touring with audiosets, all onboard meals (featuring regional specialties), a Welcome Cocktail Reception, a Captain’s Farewell Dinner, wine/beer/softdrinks with onboard dinner/lunch, culture curriculum (offerings vary by cruise), port charges and wi-fi (connection speeds may vary). Ask about available add-on airfare.
AAA MEMBER BENEFIT Itineraries of 8-13 days receive a $125.00 per person shipboard credit!
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Your privacy is important to us
AAA East Central and its affiliates are proud to have been providing top-quality AAA member services, benefits and products for more than 110 years. We greatly appreciate and value the trust that you and more than 2.6 million other AAA members, customers and consumers have placed in us. We will protect that trust by respecting the privacy of all of our members and nonmember customers/consumers.
Gathering information
In order to provide you with the services, benefits and products that you want from us, and to insure that you receive the very best services and benefits and the highest quality products, we collect the following personal information about you: • Information we receive from you, such as information you give us orally or in writing on applications (including membership applications) or other order forms; • Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates or others; and • Information we receive from an outside source, such as a consumer reporting agency. In addition, if you visit our Internet web site at www.AAA.com, the web server automatically recognizes and records information about your Internet usage, such as the referring (immediate preceding) web site, Internet workstation address, date and time of log-in/ log-out, site pages visited, time spent per page, files downloaded and search criteria used. If, during your visit to our web site, you voluntarily provide person-ally identifiable information such as an e-mail address, information to complete or submit an application or form online or other information (such as survey information or content of e-mail), we will collect such information. To better serve you, we may use a feature of your Internet browser called a “cookie” (an entry placed in a file on your computer’s hard drive or in your browser memory) to enhance your browsing experience and to permit you to request data and conduct business transactions through the web site. You should also be aware that other online retailers, partners, third-party Internet sites and third-party services accessible through our web site have separate privacy and data collection policies and practices which are independent of and may be different from our policies and practices. Please be alert for, and be sure to review, such separate policies and practices when you encounter them as you move between the links of our web site.
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In the course of our normal service and business operations, we use and may share or disclose all of the information that we collect, as described above. However, since some of the information we gather and share or disclose is not publicly available, we take care to insure that your nonpublic personal information is protected from unauthorized access or use. We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information in order to provide services, benefits and products to you. Where we select and use agents and service/product provider partners to deliver or offer services, benefits and products to you or to us, we restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to such persons and firms who commit to properly use and protect your nonpublic personal information. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information. We do not share or disclose your non-public personal information in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Sharing information among our Affiliates and Partners
In the course of our normal service and business operations, or when we think it may benefit you, we may disclose all of the information that we collect, as described above, within our family of AAA-affiliated companies and business lines. Our family of AAA-affiliated companies and business lines includes AAA East Central, AAA Ashland County, AAA Massillon Automobile Club, AAA Travel Agency, AAA East Central Insurance Agency, Inc., Ohio Motorists Insurance Agency, Inc., Ohio Motorists Holding Company, Ohio Motorists Life Insurance Company, AAA Kentucky Insurance Agency, Inc., Automobile Club Insurance Agency of Massillon, Ohio, Inc., Auto Club Driving Schools, Inc., AAA Kentucky Driver Training Center, Inc., AAA Massillon Driving School, Inc., Tri-State Foundation for Safety and Education, Inc., Ohio Motorists Safety Foundation, and Automobile Club of Southern California and its affiliates/ subsidiaries, including Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, Automobile Club of Southern California Life Insurance Company, Auto Club Casualty Company, Auto Club Indemnity Company, Automobile Club Inter-Insurance Exchange, Auto Club Family Insurance Company, ACSC Management Services, Inc., Club Exchange Corporation, Auto Club Insurance Holdings, LLC, Auto Club Insurance Company of Florida, AAA Club Services, LLC, Auto Club Enterprises, Automobile Club of Missouri, Alabama Motorists Association, Inc., AAA Northern New England, Tidewater Automobile Association of Virginia, Incorporated, AAA Texas, LLC, AAA New Mexico, LLC, AAA Hawaii, LLC, Pleasant Travel Holding Company, LLC, Pleasant Holidays, LLC, and Hawaii World, LLC. The sharing of information among affiliates is permitted by law. Some of our affiliates may receive personal health care information (such as information received from medical or health care providers) or consumer
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From time to time, we may allow nonaffiliated companies to extend offers of products and services to AAA members and nonmember customers/ consumers when we feel that such products and services might be of special value or of particular interest to you. We may disclose nonpublic personal information about you to the following types of third parties: • Financial service providers, such as banks & bank holding companies, depositary & thrift institutions, credit unions and other consumer lenders; securities broker-dealers; investment companies; financial & investment advisers; insurance companies & agents; and others that offer financial products and services to consumers; • Nonfinancial companies such as airlines, cruise lines, hotels & resorts, car rental companies and other travel vendors; retailers; direct marketers; and others that offer goods and services to consumers; and • Others, such as the American Automobile Association, Inc. and other nonprofit organizations. We may also disclose nonpublic personal information about you to nonaffiliated third parties as required or permitted by law.
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Going from medieval to modern in Barcelona Catalonian capital is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities
G
eorge Orwell wrote of his euphoric days in Barcelona in Homage to Catalonia. Wedged between the Mediterranean and the spectacular Colserolla mountains, Spain’s hippest city is dominated by the architecture of Antonio Gaudí, whose polarizing, otherworldly works include the Sagrada Família cathedral. Parc Güell is a beautiful public garden filled with serpentine ceramic benches, giant decorative lizards, and twisted stone pavilions. Originally conceived as residential area, only two houses were actually completed, and Gaudí lived in one of them. It is now a museum devoted to the architect’s life and work. Casa Batlló is one of four modernist buildings on Barcelona’s famous Block of Discord. Gaudí used multicolored glazed ceramics and broken shards of stained glass to depict flowers and water lilies that play with the light like a vast impressionist painting. With its undulating forms reminiscent of the waves of the sea, Casa Milà, is known as La Pedrera — Catalan for quarry — in reference to its austere, cave-like façade. The Sagrada Família is Gaudí’s magnum opus and Barcelona’s most ubiquitous symbol. Still unfinished after more than 130 years, it has taken longer to build than the Great Pyramids. When completed, it will be the tallest church in the world.
THEATER OF NATURE — Parc Güell is one of Barcelona’s most popular attractions. Gaudí combined elements of African mud structures, Gothic, Expressionist, and curvilinear Art Nouveau in a process some have described as “meticulous insanity.” He even hoisted a donkey up the church’s façade, to see how it would look in a sculpted nativity scene. The interior is an explosion of color, with towering columns hand-
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shaped to resemble the trunks of trees. Spanish poet Federico García Lorca once said that La Rambla was “the only street in the world which I wish would never end.” A walk along La Rambla is a walk through Barcelona’s life and history. The 7.5 mile-long tree-lined promenade was laid out in 1766, following the contours of the medieval city walls
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that bounded this part of Barcelona since the 13th century. You’ll see landmark buildings like the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona’s opera, the Palau de la Virreina and the Boqueria Market, selling every kind of fresh food. Where La Rambla meets the sea, you’ll find the towering Columbus Monument dedicated in 1888. Ride the elevator inside the column to the gallery and admire this unique, green artery from high above the city. If you look to the north you’ll see the Barri Gòtic or Gothic Quarter, a labyrinthine jumble of cobblestone squares, guild houses, and the bell towers of the Cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar. Commonly known as La Seu, the 13 geese in the central courtyard each represent a year in the life of the martyr Santa Eulalia, Barcelona’s patron saint. Plaça Reial is a lively 19th century square bordered by tall palms and street lamps designed by Gaudí. Home to some of the city’s best nightlife, there are a number of cafés and tapas bars, where you can taste many of the same dishes Catalans enjoyed centuries ago.
You always want the best for them. So give them the benefits of AAA membership. With roadside assistance, vacation planning, maps, travel guides, exclusive savings, and much more, they can rely on AAA almost as much as they rely on you. To add an associate to your membership, or to buy a gift membership, call or visit your local AAA office, or AAA.com.
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Montréal mingles Gallic tradition with joie de vivre It’s like traveling abroad without leaving North America
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ities built on the banks of a river are hardly unusual. But a city built on an island is a special kind of place. New York is one and so is Montréal. Located just before the first big rapids on the St. Lawrence River, the island city presides over one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. First explored by Jacques Cartier in 1535, the city’s origins date back to a 1642 missionary colony. Now the second largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris, Montréal is like a fine French wine, with a complex blend of history, culture, and scenery. At dusk, the skyline soars and glitters against the looming silhouette of Mont-Royal. Old Montréal’s cobblestone streets are a walk back in history, with structures dating back to the 17th century. Place Jacques Cartier, a popular gathering spot since colonial times, is framed by intimate sidewalk cafés. In the eastern part of the Old City are the Second Empire-style City Hall, and the breathtaking Notre-Dame Basilica. Silver-domed Bonsecours Market opened in 1847 and features “made in Québec” crafts, fashions, jewelry, and furniture. Imposing 19th century neo-classical buildings along St. James Street are a reminder of the days when this was Canada’s Wall Street. The old town’s riverbank is occupied by the VieuxPort, and flanked by attractions including the Montréal Science Centre, with
Visitors can explore the Underground City or La Ville Souterrainean, an enormous underground complex integrated into the city’s major commercial districts. The largest underground complex in the world has over 20 miles of pedestrian malls housing hundreds of restaurants and boutiques and connecting with shopping malls, movie theatres, museums, and hotels, sports and entertainment venues and subway stations. Montréal is famous for its nightlife. Crescent Street is known for its “terrasses,” trendy restaurants, and gourmet cuisine, while “La Main” Boulevard Saint-Laurent crams dozens of bars, discotheques, clubs and lounges between Sherbrooke Street and Mont-Royal Avenue.
PUBLIC SQUARE — Place Jacques Cartier has been a popular gathering spot since colonial times. an IMAX Theatre, and the Montréal Clock Tower. The mountain that gave Montréal its name is home to Parc du MontRoyal, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and one of the city’s preeminent greenspaces. Kondiaronk Belvedere, a semicircular plaza overlooking the downtown, offers spectacular views of the city. Nicknamed “the city of a hundred
Make sure your home is ready for your next trip
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ith millions of Americans spending time away on vacation this summer, family homes are bound to have a lot of alone time. That’s why it’s always a good idea to put together a checklist that will help put your mind at ease before you say “bon voyage! Home, tweet home — Do not leave Facebook, Twitter, Myspace or any other online message letting people know that you will be out of town. Free your fridge — If you’re going away on a long vacation, dispose of all perishable food and wipe down the refrigerator to prevent mold and odor buildup. Mind your thermostat — Don’t let the temperature of your house exceed 85 degrees. Set the thermostat to about 85 or below before you leave. You should also make sure the filters on your central air system are clean to ensure it runs efficiently while you’re away. Yard work — Make arrangements for someone to mow the lawn and look after the landscaping. Power down — Unplug all nonessential appliances and electronic devices, including coffee pots, televisions and home computers. Make sure to turn
off all power strips. Turning off your garage door can keep thieves from opening it with a universal remote. Avoid a possible flood due to a burst washer hose by shutting off the water valves. An even better idea is to shut off the water at the main. You don’t have mail — Make sure to have all mail, newspapers and deliveries stopped or picked up by a trusted neighbor, friend or relative. While they’re there, they can check up on the place and water the plants. Timing is everything — Timers are inexpensive and effective, especially the multiple-program variety. Using them on lights or certain appliances will give your home a “lived-in” look that can thwart thieves. It’s a lock — Ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked. Place a section of a broom handle or similar object along the track of your sliding doors to prevent them from being forced open. Never hide a key outdoors. Burglars already know the best hiding places. No direction home — Don’t leave a portable GPS device in your car. They’re not only a magnet for thieves, they can provide them with excellent directions to your house.
steeples,” Montréal is renowned for its churches. As Mark Twain famously noted, “this is the first time I was ever in a city where you couldn’t throw a brick without breaking a church window.” The city is home to four Roman Catholic basilicas including Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, a scale model of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and Saint Joseph’s Oratory, the largest church in Canada.
SAME OLD GAME
According to the International Ice Hockey Federation, the world’s first hockey game was played in 1875, at the Victoria rink in Montréal. The game apparently ended in a fight. IF YOU GO
Cruise passengers can visit on Montréal this year aboard a variety of Canada & New England cruises. See your AAA Departures Guide or log on to AAA.com/ cruises for more cruise and vacation packages from AAA Travel.
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Why no two Caribbean cruises are the same Always something new under the sun in this tropical playground
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he only thing that never changes in the Caribbean is the beautiful weather. The same can be said for Caribbean cruises. Although Caribbean itineraries account for over one third of all departures, no two are alike, with new ships, itineraries, ports and shipboard activities continually adding an element of surprise. Travelers will be amazed at the variety and diversity of Caribbean cruise vacations this year. New ships sailing the Caribbean this season include RCL’s much-anticipated Quantum of the Seas. Quantum makes her debut in November, with a number of game-changing “firsts” including a skydiving simulator and an observation capsule that lifts guests more than 300 feet in the air. Transformative venues on the 167,800-ton ship include SeaPlex, the industry’s largest indoor sports and entertainment complex and the first-ever bumper cars at sea. While Quantum of the Seas may seem like a destination unto itself, Royal Caribbean will be steering her to some of the most storied ports in the Caribbean. Sailing out of New York Harbor from her homeport of Cape Liberty, Quantum of the Seas will offer 7- to 12-night Bahamas, Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries during the winter 2014/15 season. All feature
TAKE A CRUISE BREAK — Caribbean cruises are all about choices. a stop at Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s private beach destination. Time challenged travelers looking for a quick fix will find it on a getaway cruise. These popular three- to five-night sailings are ideal for busy travelers who just don’t have the time to take longer sailings. And cruise lines are no longer using just their oldest vessels for short cruises. The newly refurbished Carnival Freedom’s sched-
ule from Fort Lauderdale encompasses two new five-day itineraries — one visiting Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman or Cozumel and the other calling at Grand Turk, Nassau and the private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay. Celebrity Constellation will be sailing five-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale, with stops in George Town, Grand Cayman, famous for spectacular Seven
cal and educational tours through the Village Cemetery. Location: 476 Center Street, Lewiston. Contact: 716.754.0166. THE GREAT PUMPKIN FARM FALL FESTIVAL — (Sept. 13–Oct. 31) This family oriented festival is full of fall activities including scarecrow making, pumpkin decorating and free hayrides. Also included in th festivities are a pie eating contest and a midway. Location: The Great Pumpkin Farm, Clarence. Contact: 716.759.8483. NIAGARA CELTIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL & GAMES — (Sept. 13-14) Enjoy the pageantry of Ireland, Wales, Scotland and all things Celtic. Watch heavy armor fighting demos, Highland dancing and a calling of the clans. Athletic competitions include caber pole toss, sheaf toss, and stone throw. Plenty of ethnic food and a Celtic Marketplace. Location: Krull Park, Olcott. Contact: 716.778.5730. HARVEST FEST — (Sept. 19–21) Celebrate harvest season with a tasting of three wines and harvest themed cuisine at each participating winery. You will also receive a commemorative wine glass at your starting winery. Tickets do not include transportation so please bring a designated driver. You must have proper I.D. ready upon arrival. Prices are $30 in advance online
and $35 at the door. Designated drivers and nondrinkers are welcome at the wineries at no charge. Location: Niagara Wine Trail. Contact: 716.778.7001. ROCK’N OLDIES WEEKEND — (Sept. 19 – 21) Over 20 musical performances will be featured at this event. There will also be a talent competition, children’s activities, costumes and 200 classic and antique cars on display. Free admission! Location: Downtown Ellicottville. Contact: 800.349-9099. WILDLIFE FESTIVAL — (Sept. 27-28) “Liberty” the Bald Eagle will be at this festival along with other exotic animals. This is a family-oriented event that will feature conservation activities, reptile programs, a fishing pond and plenty of music. Free admission! Location: Niagara Power Project Visitor Center, Lewiston. Contact: 716.286.6661. APPLEUMPKIN FESTIVAL — (Sept. 27-28) Visit this historical gaslight village to celebrate fall. There will be strolling entertainers and craft vendors. Location: Downtown Wyoming. Contact: 585.495. 9940. LETCHWORTH ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW — (Oct. 11-13) Artists and crafters of hand made items from all over display their wares. There will be free shuttle buses from the parking area. Kids can meet “Punkin the Clown” and Mr.
Mile Beach, and Key West, Florida. Constellation recently underwent a $50 million refurbishment that added Solstice class enhancements including 66 new cabins, the Tuscan Grille specialty restaurant, renovated staterooms and ship-wide Wi-Fi. Not so long ago cruise lines had little or no role in the development of ports. Now destinations like Carnival’s new Mahogany Bay Cruise Center in Roatan, Honduras may be the new paradigm in Caribbean cruising. The $62 million facility encompasses 20 acres of waterfront property, with a variety of water sports, attractions, themed bars, a restaurant and several shops. Historic Falmouth, developed by Royal Caribbean, is located on Jamaica’s north coast, midway between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. It boasts an impressive collection of restored nineteenth-century Georgian architecture, with authentic shopping and dining and romantic banana boat rides on the Martha Brae River.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please see this issue’s Departures Guide or log on to AAA.com/cruises for special values on cruise vacations.
aroundtown ERIE COUNTY FAIR — (Aug. 6–17) This fair is known as the largest independent county fair in North America! There are 265 acres packed full of entertainment for the whole family. Location: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg. Contact: 716.649.3900. SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AND HIGHLAND GAMES — (Aug. 16) Enjoy this day of Scottish heritage including traditional and contemporary Celtic and Scottish music. Some of the highlights of this event include Scottish food, dancers, bagpipes, sheep herding and the traditional Highland Games. Location: Amherst Museum, Amherst. Contact: 716.689.1440. GREAT NEW YORK STATE FAIR — (Aug. 21–Sept.1) This fair draws more than 1 million visitors each year! View some of the best in agriculture competition, entertainment and the International Horse Show. Location: Empire Expo Center, Syracuse. Contact: 800.475.3247. NATIONAL BUFFALO WING FESTIVAL — (Aug. 30–31) This will be a fun filled family event featuring music, a car and truck show and of course, the United States Chicken Wing Eating Championship. Location: Dunn Tire Park, Buffalo. Contact: 716.565.4141. MARBLE ORCHARD GHOST WALKS — (Sept. 6–Oct. 25; Saturdays only) Offbeat theatrical guides will take visitors back in time with histori-
Scribbles. Enjoy face painting, fun, food and fall foliage. Location: Letchworth State Park, Castile. Contact: 585.237.3517. AUTUMNFEST — (Oct. 18) From noon until 6 p.m., enjoy this Autumnfest! There will be a Harvest Fair, outdoor vendors and crafts and a Chinese Auction. Presented by CCNW of Newfane. Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 2730 Transit Road, Newfane. Contact: 716.778.8488. THE HAUNTED FORTRESS — (Oct. 18, Oct. 25) Explore the corridors of Old Fort Niagara by night! Come see the dark side of this Fort’s history as it emerges in menacing ways. You will wind your way through centuries old buildings and walk the grounds where there were so many deaths. The destruction occurred over centuries of occupation. Reservations are recommended. The times are 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. at Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown. Contact: 716.745.7611. HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS — (Oct. 25) Enjoy a haunting time at the Aquarium of Niagara! Children who dress as their favorite sea creatures are admitted free! There will be a $5 admission charge for all others. Celebrate this spooky time in a safe environment. Please call for times. Location: Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls. Contact: 716.285.3575.
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