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            <title>AAA Honored by Arizona Lodging &amp; Tourism Association </title>
            <description>AAA Arizona was recently honored by the Arizona Lodging &amp; Tourism Association during its 8th annual Tourism Unity Dinner at The Phoenician resort. The club was recognized for setting the standard in providing reliable information to the traveling public for nearly 85 years.  
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            <title>AAA Seeks &apos;Arizona&apos;s Greatest Love Story&apos; in Honor of Centennial</title>
            <description>Did you and your sweetheart fall in love amidst the desert sunset or share your first kiss beneath the arms of a saguaro? AAA wants to hear your Arizona-themed love story for its Centennial-themed Valentine’s Day giveaway. The most heart-warming tale will win a romantic package from the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.</description>
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            <title>AAA: Year-End Travel Facts and Figures</title>
            <description>‘Tis the season to travel! Beginning today, 91.9 million Americans, including 1.9 million Arizonans, will deck the roads and skies to celebrate year-end holidays.</description>
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            <title>Arizonans to Head Home for the Holidays, says AAA</title>
            <description>‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring--except for the 1.9 million Arizonans heading out of town to celebrate the year-end holidays.</description>
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            <title>AAA: Thanksgiving Travel by the Numbers, Top Travel Tips</title>
            <description>This week, 839,000 Arizonans will be among the 42.5 million Americans making pilgrimages by road and sky to celebrate Thanksgiving, according to AAA’s annual travel forecast.</description>
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            <title>Roads, Skies to be Stuffed with Thanksgiving Travelers</title>
            <description>Across the state and country, more people will enjoy their Thanksgiving feast at a table away from home this year, according to AAA’s annual travel forecast.</description>
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            <title>AAA Offers Tips, Deals, Prizes at Tucson Travel Expo</title>
            <description>Travelers looking to chart their next getaway can get their planning started at AAA’s Tucson Vacation Expo. The free travel show will take place Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Tucson East and Tucson West AAA Offices.</description>
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            <title>AAA Reflects on State&apos;s Centennial with &apos;Historic Arizona&apos; Picks</title>
            <description>Next year, Arizona will celebrate 100 years of statehood, and to celebrate AAA asked Arizonans to share their favorite 100 things to do and see in the state. Commemorating the milestone, many contributors reminisced about the state’s Wild West past creating the third installment of the four-part series: Historic Arizona.</description>
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            <description>This weekend, more than 660,500 Arizonans will be taking to the roads and skies this weekend to celebrate the final three-day weekend of summer, according to AAA’s annual Labor Day travel forecast.</description>
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            <description>According to AAA’s annual Fourth of July forecast, more than 790,000 Arizonans will be taking to the roads and skies this weekend to celebrate Independence Day.</description>
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            <title>AAA Offers Fourth of July Road Trip Survival Tips</title>
            <description>The second three-day weekend of summer is upon us and according to AAA’s travel forecast; more than 624,000 Arizonans are slated to celebrate their independence by taking a road trip.</description>
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            <title>More than 790,000 Arizonans to Celebrate Independence with a Fourth of July Trip</title>
            <description>Across the state and country, fewer travelers will be taking to the roads and skies to celebrate Independence Day, says AAA.</description>
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            <description>AAA Arizona has been recognized with Lovin’ Life After 50 magazine’s annual reader’s choice award for favorite travel agency in the greater Phoenix area.</description>
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            <title>Take a ‘Paws’ to Practice Good “Petiquette”</title>
            <description>An increasing number of travelers are bringing their pets on vacation, as they view their furry friends as family members. According to the U.S. Travel Association, nearly one in five adult leisure travelers typically take their pets with them on vacation. As a result, AAA would like to remind pet owners about the importance of practicing good “petiquette” this summer.</description>
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            <description>Summer offers a prime opportunity for Arizonans to take advantage of resident specials at resorts across the state. However, consumers shouldn’t compromise their vacation needs for a great deal. The secret to planning a successful in-town stay is to find a destination that offers something for everyone, according to AAA.</description>
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            <description>According to AAA’s annual Memorial Day travel forecast, there won’t be an increase in travel among Arizonans for the upcoming three day weekend. However, there will be a healthy number of travelers taking to the roads and skies for the unofficial start of summer.</description>
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            <description>Planning, navigating and surviving vacations can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned traveler. However, technology makes it easier than ever to access valuable information and resources on the go. As a result, AAA has created mobile apps in order to assist travelers on the road.</description>
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            <description>In just a few weeks millions of Americans will kick off the summer driving season with a Memorial Day getaway. Those with an Android-compatible smart phone can save time comparing costs with the launch of an Android version of the AAA TripTik® Mobile application. The app, previously available for iPhone, also provides directions and information on restaurants, hotels and attractions.</description>
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            <description>Surprises often evoke feelings of excitement and anticipation. However, for those footing the vacation bill this summer, being surprised by an unexpected travel cost will elicit the contrary. That’s why when it comes to trip budgeting this summer, research and planning are critical, according to AAA Travel.</description>
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            <title>Name The Boulders&apos; Cactus and Win a Trip to the Resort</title>
            <description>The popular &quot;Name The Cactus&quot; summer contest is back.   Four lucky winners will enjoy an unforgettable trip to the extraordinary Boulders Resort, if their clever, unique, unusual or funny moniker is the name that best suits one of the resort&apos;s most distinguished (and permanent) guests: Cactus!</description>
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            <title>Weekly Series Offers Travel Insight, Opportunity</title>
            <description>Summer is quickly approaching, which means many Arizonans are just weeks away from beginning their summer vacations. To assist travelers with their summer plans, AAA, the largest leisure travel agency in North America, is releasing its second annual Summer Travel Series. The weekly series will be compiled by AAA travel experts and contain travel tips, tools and resources</description>
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            <description>Arizona&apos;s State Parks offer a glimpse into the state’s rich cultural heritage and spectacular geographic landscape. Unfortunately, these local treasures are facing the biggest threat in the park system’s 54-year history due to the state’s budget crisis. As a result, AAA Insurance and Arizona Highways are joining forces to save Arizona State Parks.</description>
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            <description>AAA is providing its members with even more on-the-go access to its trove of trusted travel information  by delivering content in new electronic formats for e-reader devices and smartphones. AAA members can now download digital TourBook guides at AAA.com/ebooks.</description>
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            <description>With spring break approaching, many Arizonans are considering a variety of plans and places to greet the season. To help hopeful travelers narrow down that perfect vacation, AAA Arizona offers its recommendations for its top sought destinations.</description>
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            <title>Share Your Favorite Sights, Scenes, Spectacles for Arizona’s Centennial</title>
            <description>The Grand Canyon State will celebrate its centennial Feb. 14, 2012, and AAA Arizona is preparing for the celebration. To commemorate this milestone, the auto club is inviting everyone across the state to help build the list of top 100 things to see and do in Arizona.</description>
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            <title>AAA Seeks &apos;Greatest Love Story Never Told&apos;</title>
            <description>Whether yours is a classic tale of boy-meets-girl, an against-all-odds saga, or an epic twist of fate, AAA wants to hear your &quot;Greatest Love Story Never Told&quot; for its Valentine’s Day giveaway.</description>
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            <title>Diamond-quality New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Home</title>
            <description>Nearly two million Arizonans will be travelling for the holidays, but for those who are staying home for the New Year, AAA Diamond properties are hosting celebrations with style.</description>
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            <title>Coyotes Fans Score with AAA</title>
            <description>Coyotes fans don’t have to face-off with vehicle failure after home games this season. AAA is offering free roadside assistance to attendees who may find themselves stranded post game in the Jobing.com Arena parking lot.</description>
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            <description>As 2010 nears its end, millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the holidays as they embark on their final travel plans of the year. For the fifth consecutive holiday period, AAA is predicting a year-to-year travel increase.</description>
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            <title>AAA Celebrates 12 Days of Discounts</title>
            <description>Whether looking to save on five golden rings or a partridge in a pear tree, consumers are looking to stretch their gift giving budgets this holiday season.</description>
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            <description>As consumers continue their hunt for great deals following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, AAA would like to remind shoppers that some items may carry a heftier price tag than what is listed.</description>
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            <description>For the fourth consecutive holiday this year, travel is on the rise, according to AAA. The auto club’s annual Thanksgiving travel forecast reveals continued recovery in travel over the upcoming holiday.</description>
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            <title>AAA Awards Arizona’s Four and Five Diamond Resorts, Restaurants</title>
            <description>AAA makes it easy for travelers seeking a world-class, luxurious resort or spectacular cuisine. The auto club has announced its annual list of Arizona’s finest restaurants and resort destinations. For 2011, AAA honored 67 Arizona establishments with Four Diamond status, while six establishments have earned the travel authority’s elite Five Diamond status.</description>
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            <description>There’s no better way to get in the spirit of Halloween than to stay at a haunted hotel. Fortunately, Arizonans interested in the paranormal don’t have to travel far, as there are a number of properties known for supernatural activity across the state.</description>
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            <description>For more than 40 years, AAA has been entertaining and informing its members in print with its award-winning Highroads magazine, and now it’s taking its publication to the airwaves. The auto club has teamed up with long time Arizona media personality Dan Davis to bring viewers a new travel and lifestyle show, AAA Presents Highroads with Dan Davis.</description>
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            <description>More Arizonans are planning to enjoy one last summer hurrah compared to last year, according to AAA. The auto club’s annual Labor Day travel forecast reveals continued recovery in travel over the final three day weekend of the summer.</description>
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            <title>College Life 101: Protecting Your Pad With Renter’s Insurance</title>
            <description>As a new semester approaches, college students are preparing to transition back to campus life. In the process, many will neglect to protect the contents of their home away from home. As a result, AAA would like to provide college students with information on renter’s insurance.</description>
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            <description>Travelers may notice that their wallets are feeling a little thinner this summer. That’s because travel costs have increased, and while some charges are avoidable, others aren’t. To help consumers keep travel costs at bay and understand why their vacation may cost more this summer, AAA would like to provide insight on this trend.</description>
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            <title>Brace for Increased Passport Fees, Says AAA</title>
            <description>As globe-trekkers prepare for international voyages, AAA suggests that those travelers in need of a passport act quickly – the U.S. Department of State announced last week new passport fees take effect July 13.</description>
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            <description>With nearly 760,000 Arizonans planning to celebrate their independence by traveling 50 or more miles from home over the Fourth of July holiday, the roads and sky will undoubtedly be busy this weekend.</description>
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            <description>Hold the sparklers! More Americans are heading out of town this year versus last year to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, according to AAA. After posting declines in 2008 and 2009, the auto club’s annual Fourth of July travel forecast reveals a healthy recovery in travel over the upcoming holiday weekend.</description>
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            <description>The Arizona State Parks Board recently voted to keep nine parks from closing. This was made possible through agreements with rural communities to help keep parks open for three years. This makes a total of 27 parks staying open, despite the loss of significant funding.</description>
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            <title>Creating a Blockbuster, Not Budget-Buster Getaway</title>
            <description>This weekend, more than 701,000 Arizonans will travel 50 or more miles from home, spending an average of $993 over the holiday weekend, according to AAA’s Memorial Day travel forecast. For the fourth and final week of AAA’s Summer Travel Survival Series, AAA would like to discuss ways travelers can save over the upcoming holiday weekend, as well as throughout the summer.</description>
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