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November | December 2006
Volume 80 Issue 6
 
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In This Issue...


F E A T U R E S

Mini Tour: Grand Getaway
BY DAN LEETH
Grand Lake is the snowmobile capital of Colorado, but there's also room for those who prefer quieter methods of transport.   

Hanging with Pirates in the Caribbean
By CLARK NORTON
Ahoy, mateys! Take a trip through Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islans to discover some of the ral pirate history of the old Spanish Main.

Close Encounters of the Watery Kind
By JEFF MILLER
With the look of a Pillsbury doughboy and the personality of a friendly dog, Florida's wild manatees actually seek out contact with humans.

Colorado Explorer
Castle Rock / Eat Shop Stay / See & Do
Destinations and activities that are well-known and worth it, lesser-known gems and something different.


D E P A R T M E N T S
K n o w   A A A

Show Your Card & Save
Savings on holiday shopping

AAA Travel
A Colorado GEM: Garden of the Gods

Advocacy
Talking to your teen about driving

Insurance & Financial Services
Beware of uninsured drivers

Automotive
Your roadside assistance benefits

ON THE COVER
This sailboat cruising off a palm-fringed coast in the Caribbean evokes memories of older times.
© MedioImages. Inset photos: Top, Grand Lake is a great winter destination. © Dan Leeth. Bottom, you can swim with manatees in Florida. Upper left: Visitors at the Gateway car museum. © Gateway Colorado Auto Museum. Bottom: Snowshoeing in Grand Lake. © Dan Leeth

I n   E v e r y   I s s u e

President's Message
Rebuilding America 's transport infrastructure

Member Feedback
Feeling breathless?
Mismatched letter and writer
Black Hills bonus
Passport clarification

AutoTalk
The Colorado Motor Vehicle Repair Act and you

Commentary
What not to be doing while driving

Travel Tips & Trends
Top travel trends for 2007
Denver light display began as father's gift
Winter may be the best time to visit Italy
Flying with medical oxygen
Galapagos Islands show off unique wildlife
'Share the experience' photo contest
What if I break the law…overseas?
Where are you thinking of going?

My Colorado

By ERIC BEATTIE
365 days of fishing

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