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 …
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Auto repair facilities get a bad rap, and often it’s deserved. You need a mechanic you can trust with your vehicle, someone who gets it right the first time and charges you the price they promised. AAA does the legwork of finding those diamonds in the rough – they’re working in local shops that are …
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PORTLAND, Ore., – A majority of Americans see value in using a travel agent, according to a survey by AAA. Eighty-five percent of Americans find travel agents provide cost-effective, trouble-free, personalized vacation planning. Travelers say they appreciate the knowledge, expertise and value travel agents can offer. “Travelers see great value in working with a travel …
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8 Questions to Ask Your Agent EMERYVILLE, Calif., DATE – Being a smart shopper isn’t just for buying vegetables and ground beef. When purchasing insurance, AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah (NCNU) suggests you do some homework in advance. That way, you can get the best value for your money. Insurance can be complicated, and …
This October make sure your car is ready for anything. It’s essential to make sure your car is in good working order before winter hits – see our recent article for more. AAA also recommends keeping an emergency road kit in your car at all times to prevent an inconvenience from becoming an emergency. But …
The liner may be ripping, and there’s that coffee stain that looks like a Chevy Nova on the top, but those are all cosmetic problems, right? Some of us are hesitant to update our luggage until pieces are coming off in our hand as we drag it bodily behind us down the street. Here are …
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Relief expected in the next few weeks PORTLAND, Ore., – “The Oregon average is edging lower and is now the fourth most expensive average in the country, behind Hawaii, Alaska and Washington. Last week, Oregonians had the third most expensive gasoline in the nation. This week, the national average for regular unleaded remains at $3.43 …
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Like to travel but don’t have a traveling companion? More and more people are choosing to see the world on their own as a solo traveler. It’s estimated that 11% of U.S. travelers, or 9 million people, travel solo each year for business or leisure. In a 2013 poll by Travel Guard, 59 percent of …
No matter where you’re going this summer a good packing list is essential. Here’s a compilation of some of the best ones we’ve found for a whole range of different trips. Eagle Creek General Packing List Big City Sightseeing Packing List Culture Seeker Packing List Family Packing List Off-The-Beaten-Path Packing List On-The-Mountain Packing List More …
The 21st century family comes in all shapes and sizes from a traditional structure to two working parents, single parent homes, blended families, DINKS (dual income no kids) and multiple generation households. Some we are born into, some are melded families, and others we simply choose. From a cozy two-person unit to a large extended …
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