Planning increases vacation time use and elevates physical and mental health BOISE – (January 29, 2020) – American workers are earning and using more vacation time, but they’re still leaving a lot of it on the table – to the tune of 768 million unused days last year. That represents nearly $65.5 billion in lost…
Updated program provides a fresh look at 60,000 hotels and restaurants BOISE – (January 27, 2020) – To better reflect the needs of travelers and to keep up with changing industry trends, AAA recently updated its famous Diamond Program. “With other rating systems, users share their personal experiences, and that information can be helpful, but…
Vehicle range, charging, and price concerns fade with exposure to the technology BOISE – (January 22, 2020) – While nearly 40 million Americans have expressed interest in purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), a lingering perception that the technology can’t compete with a gas-powered model has kept many from making the switch. But according to AAA’s…
Winter driving tips can help prevent a tragedy BOISE – (January 9, 2020) – With snow in the forecast for many parts of Idaho, AAA says it’s time for everyone to brush up on their winter driving skills. According to new analysis by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, severe weather conditions are a contributing…
A record 614,000 Idahoans are planning a holiday trip this year BOISE – (December 19, 2019) – Falling gas prices are putting Idahoans in the holiday spirit. According to AAA, Gem State prices have dropped 18 cents since the beginning of December – a welcome savings for the many families planning a road trip in…
AAA offers travel advice to the 296,000 Idahoans leaving town for a family feast BOISE – (November 26, 2019) – Idaho families who are heading over the river and through the woods for a Thanksgiving celebration are in for some good news when they fuel up on the way out of town – According…
296,000 Idahoans to travel for the holiday – three percent more than last year BOISE – (November 14, 2019) – Company’s coming, and families should stock up on gravy and pumpkin pie. According to AAA’s latest projections, about 55.3 million travelers are expected to roam far from home to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. That’s…
AAA reminds trick-or-treaters and drivers to exercise extreme caution BOISE – (October 28, 2019) – Zombies, superheroes and wizards will soon roam Idaho neighborhoods in search of candy, but AAA reminds drivers and trick-or-treaters to avoid an unwanted scare by putting safety first. Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year, with children…
New AAA research shows uptick in the number of young drivers, including in Idaho BOISE – (October 22, 2019) – An improved economy might be the reason more teens are getting their driver’s license at an earlier age, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s latest research. When AAA studied the issue in 2012,…
Mild weather stokes demand as refineries slow production to catch up on repairs BOISE – (October 21, 2019) – It’s that time of year – refineries across the country go offline on a rotating basis to make the switch to winter-blend fuel and to catch up on needed maintenance and repairs. Normally, the resulting decrease…
