By Samantha Brown, Host of ‘Samantha Brown’s Places to Love’ Haven’t made your travel plans for spring break? Its a pretty common dilemma; the weather is unpredictable, you’re not 100 percent sure which week you have off this year and you’ve been busy shoveling out of the latest snowstorm. Well, here are several possible answers …
AAA: Travel Trends for 2023
PORTLAND, Ore., – As a new year begins, the demand for travel is surging. Many are making plans to take trips in 2023, after staying fairly close to home or not traveling at all during the pandemic. For 2023, travel looks different than it did before the pandemic. And working remotely and/or hybrid schedules now …
Cruise Industry Prepares for Strong 2023
AAA shares biggest mistakes people make when booking and biggest cruising myths After nearly three years of challenges and uncertainty, cruise lines are gearing up for a strong year with travel demand rising and Americans eager to set sail. A new AAA survey finds 52% of U.S. adults are just as likely or more likely …
Smart Luggage & Packing Tips for Your Ocean or River Cruise
Cruising is one of my favorite ways to travel. Large ships – small ships – there’s one for almost every destination and every type of traveler. I’ve cruised for over 35 years on a variety of ocean and river cruises- and one of my favorite things about cruising is you only have to unpack once. …
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AAA: Are you Ready for Cold, Snow and Ice?
December 21, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore. – With snow, ice and record-cold temperatures expected for the Portland area and 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 cold air moves …
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COVID-19 Information for Travelers
Updated December 21, 2022 COVID-19 is a rapidly changing situation, with developments in the coronavirus pandemic changing day by day. Our Service Centers are open. We hold the health and safety of our AAA members and employees in the highest regard. AAA can also assist you with member services by phone, email and online. We’ve …
AAA: Away from Home for the Holidays
Updated December 23, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 112.7 million Americans (33.8% of the population) will travel for the Christmas and New Year holidays. This is up 3.3% from 2021 and closing in on pre-pandemic numbers. About 1.6 million Oregonians will pack their sleighs for a holiday trip. 2022 is expected to be the …
Nearly 113 Million Americans to Travel For the Holidays
BOISE – When families are decking the halls this holiday season, they may need to set an extra plate or two on the table. According to AAA, nearly 113 million Americans, including 646,000 Idahoans, will take a holiday vacation this year – an increase of 3% from a year ago and a near return to …
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Tips for Stress Free Holiday Travel
Traveling over the holidays? Travel can be a challenge any time of the year but add crowded airports and long TSA lines into the scenario, and it can be especially stressful. Here are eight timely tips from Travel Expert Anne McAlpin to make your journey to and through the airport – effortless and stress free. …
54.6 Million Americans to Travel for Thanksgiving
BOISE – Thanksgiving travel will continue to rebound in a big way this year. According to AAA, 54.6 million Americans, including nearly 312,000 Idahoans, will hit the road or head to the airport for a Turkey Day trip this year, an increase of 1.5% from a year ago. “This year’s travel volume is back to …
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