By Cheryl Parton When visitors to the Hawaiian Islands imagine the North Shore, they may visualize the long, barreling surf break of Oahu’s Banzai Pipeline. Yet there’s another North Shore found on Maui, where the city of Paia is no secret to lovers of its historic and bohemian vibe, beaches and world-class wind sports. Paia…
By Matt Wastradowski If you’ve tried planning a road trip, booking a campsite at your favorite state park, or visiting a national park in recent years, you’ve likely noticed the process has been more cumbersome than it might have been a few years ago. And it’s true: While many of our public lands experienced dips…
By Rebecca Jacobson For many, winter in the West means a ski resort getaway. For powder paradise beyond the lift lines, head instead to one of the region’s national parks or monuments for show-stopping scenery, wildlife watching opportunities and recreation ranging from cross-country skiing to tours on big-tired snowcoaches. An added bonus? A visit to…
By Jaime Lewis A hot spot—literally—for thousands of years, Paso Robles first gained fame during the time of the native Salinan people who soaked in the area’s geothermal springs. Visitors came to California’s Central Coast to take to the waters—including the fugitive Jesse James, who went on the lam after being shot during a train robbery…
It seems every day there’s more bad news in the world of cyber security. Data leaks, malicious apps and phishing attacks are a reality in the digital age. This year alone, over 17 million people were victims of identity theft—a record-high for the second year in a row, according to the Insurance Information Institute. With…
From teenage years to retirement, most people experience life changes that influence not just their day-to-day, but also their insurance needs. If you’ve experienced any of these common life events this past year, now is a great time to get in touch with a AAA Insurance Agent to make sure you’re covered in the year…
Let us help you solve the rental car insurance dilemma! Confused about whether you need rental car insurance? You’re not alone. Many drivers don’t know if their auto insurance provides adequate coverage or if they should spend the money for coverage at the rental car counter. Before Renting: Contact Your Insurance Provider Find out…
With the New Year upon us, many will be celebrating with friends and loved ones as we welcome in 2023. If you are planning on hosting a small get-together or throwing a big bash, it’s important you are providing a safe environment for you and your guests. Tips for Planning Events Understand your coverage Your…
In the event of a fire or other damage to your property, would you be able to remember all of the items you lost? Having an up-to-date home inventory can help you get back on your feet and make the claims process faster following a disaster. Getting Started Make it a goal to create…
Just as a visit to the doctor for an annual physical may be good for your health, scheduling time for an annual insurance policy check-up may help ensure your financial well-being. You may find you want to update your coverage as the new year gets underway. In doing this, you can determine what sorts of changes…