Updated January 20, 2022 COVID-19 is a rapidly changing situation, with developments in the coronavirus pandemic changing hour by hour as cases of the Omicron variant surge around the globe. Our Service Centers are open. We hold the health and safety of our AAA members and employees in the highest regard. Face coverings are required …
Five Travel Essentials for International Travel
By Anne McAlpin I just returned from hosting our AAA OR/ID Amawaterways Rhine Christmas Markets cruise – what a great time we had! Some of my favorite memories include celebrating European traditions like putting our shoes outside our stateroom door to wake up to treats from St. Nicholas, exploring beautiful, charming towns, and of course …
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AAA: Are you Ready for Snow and Ice?
PORTLAND, Ore. – With snow and below-freezing temperatures expected for much of Oregon, AAA Oregon/Idaho urges drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions. The National Weather Service in Portland says the forecast looks increasingly wintry for even lower elevations of northwest Oregon as a prolonged period of below normal temperatures begins this weekend. “Make …
AAA: Holiday Travel Rebounds to near Pre-Pandemic Levels
Updated December 25, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 109 million Americans (33.2% of the population) will travel for the Christmas and New Year holidays, up 34% from 2020. This brings travel to nearly 93% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. About 1.5 million Oregonians will pack their sleighs for a holiday trip. B-roll is available: …
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Yule See Big Crowds Traveling this Holiday Season
BOISE – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and according to AAA, it will also be one of the busiest. According to new projections, more than 109 million Americans will celebrate the holidays with a trip to see family and friends, with 593,000 Idahoans among them. This year, the holiday travel period runs …
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Pack Light for Cold Weather Travel
Winter is here – and that makes packing light more difficult. Yes- it’s easy to pack light when you’re headed to 85 degrees and sandy beaches but packing for cold weather travel destinations, like a European river cruise in December, can be a real challenge. You want to pack light but you also need to …
Take it Slow on Ice and Snow
BOISE – With freezing temperatures and snow on the way, AAA is sharing winter driving tips to help reduce the chances of a deadly collision. Severe weather is a factor in nearly half a million crashes and 2,000 deaths nationwide each year. “Now is a good time to explore your options for traction control. Winter …
AAA Travel Agents: A Gift to Travel
Let’s take a short stroll down memory lane. The year is 1996. Tickle Me Elmo was the most sought-after item on every kid’s holiday wish-list, the Macarena fueled a new dance craze across the world, and Dolly, the cloned sheep was born! We all remember these fun blasts from the past, but something you may …
AAA: Thanksgiving Travel Rebounds to near Pre-Pandemic Levels
Updated November 24, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 53.4 million Americans (16.2% of the population) will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. This brings travel within 5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, and this is the highest single-year increase in Thanksgiving travel since 2005. About 746,000 Oregonians will head over the …
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Holiday Travel Sightseeing & Activities
The holidays are a very special time for everyone. Whether you wish to travel this year or stay a little closer to home with friends and family, there are a wide variety of holiday sightseeing and activities available to make the season even more magical. We have compiled a list of exciting experiences, both near …