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Going Places Magazine


In this issue of Going Places, you’ll explore all that Mexico has to offer—from the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, to the extravagant AAA Five Diamond resorts that dot the shores of Cancun. You may even start to dream of your own mid-winter escape, so that you can rediscover Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula for yourself.

AAA Value Travel Guide


In this AAA Value Travel Guide, found only in the current issue of AAA Going Places magazine, you will discover special offers on tours and cruises that are simply too good to pass up!

 

 

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going-places/new-york-christmas Welcome Christmas in New York

The holidays in New York City are a magical time, as brisk temperatures and busy shoppers breathe a new excitement into the “city that never sleeps.” From ice-skating at Rockefeller Center to viewing the world-famous window displays, a Big Apple getaway in early December is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

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going-places/iphone Free AAA Technology for Your iPhone

Two of AAA’s most popular member benefits are now available at your fingertips no matter where you go, thanks to two FREE apps for iPhone users:

AAA Discounts: Over half a million people have already downloaded this GPS-based app, which displays nearby Show Your Card & Save® partners, their locations, and their member-exclusive offers. AAA Discounts was featured in a new book by Josh Clark titled “Best iPhone Apps—the Guide for Discriminating Downloads.”

going-places/car-care-plus Winter is Coming!

Get your car ready for the big chill

By Laura Wahler

Between snow, sleet, fog and ice, winter driving presents a number of challenges to you and your vehicle. Everything takes a little longer, even before you leave your house: First you bundle up, then you salt the driveway, then you brush off your car. (If you’re lucky, someone else shovels the sidewalk for you!)

destinations/disney/planning/money-saving-tips-aaa-experts Money-Saving Tips from AAA Experts

By Laura Wahler

For many people, a Disney vacation is a much-anticipated opportunity to relive their childhood, but it doesn’t have to drain the bank account. With a little help, a few tricks can save you a bundle on your next Disney dream vacation.

going-places/cancun A Diamond Tour of Cancun

By David Noyes

Most of us are familiar with the phrase “if you build it they will come.” It crept into the American lexicon shortly after the haunting voice of Shoeless Joe Jackson whispered it to a bewildered Kevin Costner in the classic baseball movie, “Field of Dreams.” Today, as you drive along Kukulcan Boulevard past world-class hotels and supermalls on the narrow strip of land known as Isla Cancun, it is hard to imagine that just a few decades ago this tiny island was a deserted sandy spit visited only by local fisherman.

going-places/carnival-cruise Take a Break from Airline Hassles!

A vacation during a school holiday is a great way for families to spend quality time together. This spring, avoid airline delays and baggage fees with two special cruises that offer the best of both worlds: the beaches of the Bahamas plus the magic of Walt Disney World.

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going-places/roadside-assistance AAA At Your Service

Roadside assistance that gets you going again!

Just as automotive technology has experienced drastic changes since the early days of auto clubs more than100 years ago, AAA continues to pioneer ways to provide members with best-in-class roadside assistance.

going-places/cozumel One Day in Cozumel

Explore Mexico’s underwater world

By David Noyes

In the 40 years since famed biologist and underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau proclaimed the Great Maya Barrier Reef, just off the coast of Cozumel, to be one of the finest diving areas in the Caribbean, Mexico’s largest island located 12 miles from the Yucatan peninsula has become one of the top Scuba diving destinations in the world.

going-places/off-peak-travel-alaska Port of Call Alaska

Sitka’s Totem Trail

Tlingit treasures in Alaska’s Little Russia

Story and Photo By David Noyes

There was a soft mist in the air as we shuttled across Crescent Bay to our last port of call in the Alexander Archipelago. As we approached the visitor’s dock under the O’Connell Bridge, the spire of Saint Michael’s Cathedral rose above the small skyline and hinted at the complex history of this charming sea-side community.