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Take advantage of savings. AAA provides great discounts on hotels, car rentals, theme park and attraction tickets, and more for families on a budget. Contact your AAA Travel Agent to help plan the perfect family getaway at your budget. Call 1-800-222-1469 or stop by your local AAA office.
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EXPLORE | BEFORE YOU GO FAMILY EDITION 2021
Road Trip Tips
While the unofficial end to summer arrives with children heading back to school, there’s still time to make memories with an end of summer road trip – even if it’s just a weekend getaway.
Here are some simple tips to improve safety and make your trip a smooth one.
• Visit a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility
to ensure your vehicle is properly maintained. Have your car and tires inspected before beginning your trip.
• Map your route in advance and be prepared for busy roads during the summer travel season, like Labor Day weekend.
• Keep anything of value in the trunk or covered storage area. Make sure any loose objects are secured in the vehicle.
• Remember “safety first.” Make sure everyone is properly restrained by a safety belt or child safety seat to prevent injury in case of a sudden stop, swerve, or collision.
• Get plenty of sleep before the trip, travel at times when you are normally awake, and schedule breaks every two hours or 100 miles to avoid becoming drowsy.
• Keep a cell phone and car charger with you at all times in case of emergency.
• Pack an emergency road kit containing a flashlight and extra batteries, jumper cables, warning devices, a first-aid kit, drinking water and snacks, and a basic tool kit.
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TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH KIDS
• Get the kids excited. Read and talk to them about your destination. AAA Digital TourBooks® are a great resource for information and images on your favorite destinations. Go to AAA.com/TourBooks to get started.
• Build in time. Plan on plenty of stops when driving or while getting through the airport security.
• Pack snacks. When you’re traveling and can’t stop for a full meal, snacks are critical to keep your kids happy and hungry bellies at bay.
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