The naming of Iceland and Greenland, which some think were switched to confuse rivals, happened because, like Ohio, it all depended on the weather when the explorers visited. Sure, there is ice in Iceland, but not as much as Greenland, which does have some grasslands, but not as much as Iceland. You might be interested …
AAA Guide to Exploring Southern Italy
Italy lands on the top of so many travelers’ bucket lists; they want to see the ruins in Rome and take a gondola ride in Venice. From our experience though, Naples is the prime location to base your Italian journey. The hidden gem of Southern Italy, Naples offers so many dining and historical experiences. Chow …
Iceland: 24 Tips From Our Travel Pros
Glaciers, mountains, volcanoes, rainbows, waterfalls, lava fields, rolling plains, fjords, open roads… this small nation has a wealth of beauty to share. On March 12, a team of 6 of AAA’s travel experts traveled to Iceland, one of Europe’s most popular destinations. We asked them to come up with a few travel tips if you’re …
River Cruising: Life in the Slow Lane
There was a time when people called cruise ships “floating hotels” and now some cruise ships have been converted into real floating hotels. But if a cruise ship is a floating hotel, then what would you call a river cruise ship? How about affordable luxury, because that’s what river cruising has become. Cruising is great …
Foreign Currency Tips from AAA
Heading across the pond (or around the world)? Local currency is important for tips, transportation, meals and other casual purchases. Luckily, you can avoid the exchange lines, high fees and poor exchange rates typically offered in airports, hotels and restaurants by purchasing foreign currency before you leave the US. Plan to bring the equivalent of …
Find Hidden Treasures with a Trafalgar Europe Trip
From the icons to the unexpected, get those ‘pinch me’ moments through a series of Trafalgar Europe highlights other travelers may never know about — as or have access to — on more than 200 worldwide trips. Trafalgar connects you with locals proud to bring you into their homes, share their culture and tell their …
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Experience Italy with TravelBound
With TravelBound’s fine array of destinations and accommodations, now is the perfect time to explore on an Italy vacation. By booking with your AAA travel professional, you’ll get an inside look at the great cities of Italy and explore at your own pace. A trip to Italy will bring the pages of history to life, …
Where to Buy Foreign Currency
If you are traveling abroad this summer, there’s probably plenty of planning on your plate: itineraries, packing, tickets. But did you know where to buy foreign currency? Or why it’s important to have some on hand when you when you arrive? Don’t rely on the airport, which won’t always give you the best exchange rate (or …