Picture this: you’re standing in your closet doorway. An unzipped, empty suitcase is sprawled out on your bed. Your flight leaves at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Sound familiar? Traveling can be stressful, especially internationally. Think about all the different clothes, medications and forms of payment you utilize on a daily basis—it’s easy to forget something. So, …
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Picture this: Your plane has just touched down on the tarmac in Oslo, Norway, the frigid air nipping at your nose as you disembark. Your Scandinavian odyssey, the trip you’ve dreamed of for a lifetime, awaits. You hurry toward the baggage claim, dreams of fjords and Vikings swirling through your head, when you realize your …
When I stumbled off the plane in Belgrade, Serbia, I was jet-lagged and haggard, but ready for an adventure. I was one of the lucky few who got to head out on Club Adventures’ first tour, and I had packed accordingly. Though I would be spending 8 days touring the Balkans, I’d only brought a …
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The all-new AAA Club Adventures program was created exclusively for members who want to explore our world through a local lens. With global journeys 8-14 days long, we keep our group sizes small and our tour leaders local. We introduce you to adventure travel through the people who call our destinations home; people who will share …
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 …
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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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, …
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 …