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EXPLORE | DESTINATIONS SUMMER EDITION 2022
Diamonds Are a Traveler’s Best Friend
For 85 years, AAA’s professional inspectors have conducted in-person property evaluations of lodgings and restaurants across North America. AAA is the only entity using comprehensive, on-site professional hotel and restaurant evaluations guided by member priorities. Hotels and restaurants that pass inspection are designated as AAA Inspected & Approved. This indicates they offer clean, comfortable, hospitable places for members to stay and dine – whether they’re motels, diners or resorts. There’s only one level of AAA Inspected & Approved.
The AAA Diamond Program comprises nearly 60,000 properties in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, including nearly 27,000 hotels and more than 30,000 restaurants. To be included in the AAA Diamond Program, properties must pass an unannounced, on-site evaluation. Hotels must provide acceptable cleanliness, comfort and hospitality, and restaurants must meet requirements for cleanliness, food preparation and service.
The five AAA Diamond levels describe the kind of experience members can expect. They identify which AAA Inspected & Approved hotels and restaurants will provide the best fit for your occasion and budget.
Think of each additional Diamond as an indicator of more extensive services and amenities – on a scale from no-frills to highly personalized.
One Diamond means a bed, a pillow and a bargain.
Two Diamonds mean a familiar, casual, affordable setting.
Three Diamonds deliver the comforts of home, minus the effort.
Four Diamonds provide a notable splurge for a special occasion.
And Five Diamonds are the crown jewel.
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The same merits are in place for AAA-Approved designated restaurants:
One Diamond means grab it and go.
Two Diamonds mean a relaxing break with expected favorites.
Three Diamonds offer a fresh and trendy dining-out event.
Four Diamonds are a culinary experience to savor and enjoy.
And Five Diamonds offer an entire evening of wow moments.
Only 0.4% of inspected hotels and 0.2% of restaurants are awarded the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation. Furthermore, only 6.5% of hotels and 2.3% of restaurants receive a Four Diamond award.
Travelers can learn more about the new AAA Diamond Program at AAA.com/Diamonds and search the AAA Travel Guides for their next great hotel or dining experience.
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