AAA Travel Tips & Articles

I’m one of those crazy people who loves snow and winter. I don’t necessarily like the freezing cold temperatures, but I love being outdoors skiing, sledding or snowshoeing during the day and snuggled up by a roaring fire at night. So while many of you are probably dreaming of the beach right now, I wouldn’t mind a winter weekend getaway to a cozy mountain lodge.Here are some really incredible winter lodges that offer something for everyone:

I’ve traveled the world professionally for nearly two decades. The question I get over and over again: “Please can I travel with you?” I’m excited to tell you that next summer, you can! On July 14, 2019, you can join me in Vilshofen, Germany as we embark on a 8 days/7 night adventure aboard the fabulous AmaMagna. On this voyage, we’ll explore the Danube, venturing into the heart of the continent where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned and world-famous music was composed.

Planning efficiently is hard to do even on your own—much less with multiple family members. Here are some things to do to make traveling to a destination easier on everyone.

“Budget” and “Orlando” are terms that can make sense together if you plan ahead when you visit Orlando. Consider experiencing a few affordable theme park offerings and then heading to local attractions that are both easy on your wallet and fun things to do.

Visiting Savannah on a budget is easy with historic landmarks and riverside amenities in one walkable area. After you see some affordable museums, make sure to explore the public squares and parks around Savannah, which won’t cost you a cent.

Budget-conscious families traveling with children know that it can be difficult to find affordable, let alone free things to do on vacation. Halifax allows for oodles of fun both indoors and out when your wallet isn’t exactly overflowing– take a look at these suggestions that cost absolutely nothing for your kids.

As the millions of tourists who visit New Orleans each year can attest, there's no shortage of fun things to do in this city. With live music venues, tours, attractions and events, along with great restaurants and shopping, there's more going on here than you can fit into the average vacation. But what if you're on a budget? No worries—there are plenty of free things to do in New Orleans, too. Here are just a few.