A train trip across North America means something different to everyone. Some travel for the variety of exclusive destinations. If you’re planning on vacationing overnight on a long-distance Amtrak train, you’ll have the unique opportunity to experience some of the most beautiful and remote regions. Not to mention breathtaking scenery not accessible by car, plane …
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With the holiday season right around the corner, now is the time to start planning for any upcoming trips. With extra cars on the road and flights being booked, travel becomes hectic in November and December. But don’t worry, there are several steps you can take to make traveling during the holidays much easier. Here …
Your eyes are on the road and your hands are on the wheel, but are you still distracted? Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after drivers use voice-based technology to dial, change music or send a text message. At …
Francisco Mendoza is the first employee to enter AAA Ohio Auto Club’s Technician, Level 1 (L1) Program, which aims to teach and mentor technicians as they begin their career in the automotive industry. After just 5 months of employment with AAA, Mendoza has already made a lasting, positive impression on his management team. He maintains …
The statement, “This is not your father’s Oldsmobile,” has never been more valid than when comparing today’s tech-rich vehicles to those from a couple of decades ago. Modern cars enjoy many advances over their predecessors; however, those advances have been accompanied by changes in maintenance needs. According to Don Paxton, AAA Ohio Auto Club’s director …
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New York, New York—also known as the Big Apple, The City that Never Sleeps and The City of Dreams. It’s no wonder this city rests atop so many bucket lists. Whether it’s the theatre, the arts, the food, or just the overall experience that has inspired you to go, we’ve rounded up some of our …
Are you ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas? While the holidays may still be months away, the best time to book flights for these busy travel weeks is quickly approaching. According to a recent analysis by AAA Travel, Sept. 25 marks the start of the best booking window for air travel around both holidays. “Holiday travelers …
When people take on an obligation, they usually plan on being able to fulfill it. But sometimes things don’t work out according to our best expectations. Our debts don’t end when we do. If you didn’t come home from work tomorrow, chances are your family would still have many costs to cover. Life insurance can …
If you have ANY interest in music, do all you can to catch the film, “Echo in the Canyon,” a stunning documentary about the birth of the California sound in the mid-1960s. Directed by Andrew Slater, the film masterfully weaves together insightful interviews with many of the artists of the time, modern renditions of some …
Sharing and budgeting funds across the modern family is now easier — and more secure — with reloadable prepaid cards. An inexpensive and beneficial way to get funds quickly to those who need them, reloadable cards often become the preferred payment choice among even the busiest families with dynamic lifestyles. Whether it’s to help support …
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