For the first time this decade, AAA estimates a decline in the number of Americans traveling during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. AAA projects 40.45 million Americans will still travel 50 miles or more from home during the July 4th holiday weekend, down 1.3 percent, or nearly 550,000 Americans, from the 41 million who traveled last year.
This is the second consecutive trave...
Two high school seniors representing Vale, Oregon earn eighth place honors at the 59th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition this week in Dearborn, Michigan. Caitlin Short and Lance R. Erickson from Vale High School were one of 50 two-person teams to compete on the front lawn of Ford World Headquarters. Their instructor is Merle Saunders.
"We are so proud of this team fro...
BOISE - A half-million fewer Americans will hit the roads and skyways this Fourth of July weekend, taking some of the fireworks out of a normally busy holiday and signaling the effect soaring gas prices, a weak economy, and higher related travel costs are having on everyone′s wallets, according to AAA.
"Given this year′s record gas prices and higher airfares, it′...
Avoid driving and maintenance practices that endanger motorists and harm vehicles.
BOISE - As record-high fuel prices continue to stress household budgets, some motorists are going to new and dangerous lengths to cut costs. AAA Idaho says motorists should put safety first and refrain from fuel-saving techniques that are hazardous to others and harmful to their cars.
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Hot destinations may now be more affordable
Despite a downturn in the economy and rising fuel prices, millions of Americans still plan to travel this summer. Many will find a growing number of travel bargains for dream destinations. The Travel Industry Association (TIA) reports that Americans are expected to take more than 327 million leisure trips during June,...
Roving with Rover: AAA Petbook Helps You Travel with your Four-legged Friend
More travelers than ever this summer will be motorin′ with Max, flying with Fido, and driving with Daisy. Traveling with pets is becoming more common, and, in fact, more than 1,000 new pet-friendly AAA Approved and Diamond rated lodgings have been added to AAA′s tenth edi...
