It can feel like technology has replaced everything, especially when it comes to how we travel. From discovering a nearby place to eat or finding the fastest route to your destination, the trusty spiral bound map in your seat pocket has become the Maps app on your smartphone. Nevertheless, people still seek out paper maps. …
5 Tips on the Blue Ridge Parkway
This past spring, I had the opportunity to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway in its entirety. The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of America’s greatest drives, and stretches from the valleys of Shenandoah National Park, through North Carolina’s High Country and the Great Smokey Mountains. Some of my favorite cities included Winchester, VA and Roanoke, …
Explore Hocking Hills This Fall
If you’re looking for stunning fall colors, an escape from the city and trails that wind through the forest for miles, you don’t even need to leave the state. The Hocking Hills area is a scenic wonderland during every season, but never more so than during autumn. And the best part? It’s a quick hour-and-a-half …
Here’s How to Help Make Ohio’s Roads Safer
One of the scariest moments of most parents’ lives is when their teenager gets a driver’s license and sets out on the open road. Parents inherently know the dangers of driving, especially for inexperienced kids. Unfortunately, their fears are valid. Crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens. In addition, the number of Ohioans …
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Hit the Road: 7 Driving-Distance Destinations
With summer right around the corner, many Ohioans are considering their summer vacation options. A popular option? The great American road trip. While not everyone has the time to devote entire weeks to driving across the United States, many people are able to take a long weekend. Fortunately, Ohio is centrally located and a great …
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Prep Your Car for Summer Travel
Thousands of Americans head out for summer travel each season; will you be one of them this year? Whether you’re planning a family vacation or a relaxing getaway, getting your car ready before you go is key. Schedule a checkup. Take your vehicle to a trusted repair facility to perform any needed maintenance before heading …
Motorcycle Safety Tips for a Great Trip
May is motorcycle safety awareness month, and if you own a bike, chances are you’re itching to get back on the road this season. Before you head out, check out our tips for a safer trip. Get fully covered. When getting your bike out of storage, contact your insurance agent to make sure your motorcycle …
A Celestial Stay at Hotel LeVeque
Never has the connection between stars and diamonds been more hospitable than at the glamorous Hotel LeVeque, Columbus’ newest boutique property and AAA Four Diamond awardee. Fittingly houses in what Architectural Digest named one of the 10 most beautiful Art Deco buildings in the world, the chic hotel has embraced its Jazz Age origins and …
Holiday Travel Tips from the AAA Experts
If you’ll be traveling this holiday season, you’ll be in good company. Roughly 100 million Americans are expected to hit the road this December. But a yearly trip to Grandma’s house doesn’t mean getting there and journeying home can’t be half the fun. Consider extending your trip or leaving early to create a holiday vacation …
Pet Travel: On the Go with Your Furry Friend
When Becka Byrd, my 16-year-old Chihuahua’s veterinarian, dropped the bomb that my beloved Sasha had congestive heart failure and a collapsed trachea, I vowed to limit my travels to mostly domestic destinations and take her with me in the time she had left. Sasha was on borrowed time, and in one special year together, we …
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