Will tight supplies in California affect what Idahoans are paying at the pump? BOISE – (July 15, 2015) – Since just last Friday, tightening supplies of gasoline have been responsible for a 43-cent spike in pump prices in California. Idahoans already paying the country’s seventh highest prices may be wondering whether the Gem State will…
2015 to see the most Independence Day travelers since 2007 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 41.9 million Americans (13 percent of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day, the most since 2007 and a 0.7 percent increase from the 41.6 million people who traveled last year. The Independence Day…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s and even into the triple digits across much of Oregon this week, and AAA Oregon/Idaho wants to remind drivers that hot weather heat can actually kill more vehicle batteries than cold winter weather. Steve Fox, Director of Automotive Services for AAA Oregon/Idaho says, “Most…
For decades AAA has been synonymous with the summer road trip. Now, with our new and enhanced online travel planning tools, you’ll be ready to shift your road trip ideas into high gear. Locate electric vehicle charging stations, utilize ready-made drive routes, find the best fuel prices, restaurants, attractions, hotels and more. Download the app…
Having the right day bag can make all the difference to your trip. It needs to be comfortable to carry, functional to access, and as small possible, but still big enough to hold everything you need. While there is no one perfect day bag that works for everyone, below are a few guidelines to help…
Lower Gas Prices Help Fuel Two Percent Decline From 2014 PORTLAND, Ore., – Due to declines in gas prices and finance charges, the annual cost to own and operate a vehicle has fallen to $8,698, a nearly 2 percent drop from last year, according to AAA’s 2015 Your Driving Costs study. This research examines the…
For 60 years, there’s been one place where friends and families shine together…smiles sparkle…and dreams really do come true. And beginning May 22, when the Disneyland® Resort Diamond Celebration gets underway, those dreams will come true in amazing and unforgettable new ways. Prepare to be dazzled by exciting new entertainment experiences. Bigger, brighter and more…
When you’re gearing up for your next family vacation, don’t let the work involved in planning the details and appeasing all members of the family lesson the rewards. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with countless options and information overload in arranging a dream vacation the whole family will enjoy together. That’s why Trafalgar’s popular, hassle-free…
Gone are the days of footlockers and steamer trunks- for which baggage handlers everywhere are undoubtedly grateful. The last century has seen astonishing changes in the way we travel, and even within just the past few decades our luggage has undergone a dramatic change as it transformed from the break-your-back luggage to the modern, rolling…
Recently we discovered a travel tips list from an early Anne McAlpin packing workshop, and we were amused and amazed by the ways in which travel has changed, even just in the past few decades, so we started doing some research. The result was a series of articles on recent changes to how we travel…