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Editor PickAAA's All-New Digital TourBook GuideAAA Travel EditorsThe AAA digital TourBook guides provide travel information and are a planning tool for destinations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

NATIONAL PARKGrand Canyon National Park - South RimOne superb canyon vista after another is what you'll see along the South Rim's paved roads. The 25-mile Desert View Drive (open year-round to private vehicles) connects the East Entrance Station with Grand Canyon Village, winding through a ponderosa pine forest and passing a half-dozen viewpoints (Grandview is a standout) along the way.

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ARTICLENew York City In 3 Days Three days is barely enough time to get to know any major travel destination. But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your time in New York City.

INSPECTOR PICKInspector Picks: Beautiful New York Hotels with a ViewundefinedWhether traveling to New York for a family vacation or taking a romantic trip for two, this list will help you find a place to stay that has stunning views of beautiful cityscapes or scenic countryside.

Editor Pick5 Must-Try Places to Eat in NashvilleAAA Travel Editor Laurie SterbensIf you're planning a trip to Nashville and wondering where to eat, you'll want to make sure your to-do list includes trying some Tennessee barbecue and fiery hot fried chicken. Here are a few local restaurants where you'll find these must-haves and more.

NATIONAL PARKMount Rushmore National MemorialMount Rushmore is 2 miles southwest of Keystone via US 16A and SR 244. The colossal sculpted heads of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln were created under the direction of Gutzon Borglum. The memorial is one of the largest pieces of sculpture ever created. No other figures will be added to it.

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ARTICLETelevision Show Tickets If available, tickets to attend the major television shows during your trip to New York City can be obtained from the networks. Contact the networks' respective Guest Relations Offices: American Broadcasting Co., 320 W. 66th St., New York, NY 10023, (212) 580-5176; Columbia Broadcasting System, 1697 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, (212) 247-6497; and National Broadcasting Co., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10012, (212) 664-3056.

Editor Pick5 Reasons Why You Should Buy Travel Insurance from AAAAAA Travel Editor Frank SwansonAs more travelers book expensive cruises and vacation packages to exotic destinations, they are turning to travel insurance to protect their investment in the face of life's uncertainties. Here are five reasons why you should buy travel insurance.

NATIONAL PARKGrand Teton National ParkA majestic landscape of lakes, glaciers, snowfields and evergreen forests awaits you in Grand Teton National Park. Located in northwestern Wyoming, just south of Yellowstone National Park, the 310,000-acre park encompasses a major portion of the Teton Range and the valley of Jackson Hole.

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ARTICLENew York City Sightseeing Boat Tours One of the best sightseeing bargains when you’re on vacation in the city is a ride on the Staten Island Ferry. Leaving South Ferry in The Battery every day at least once an hour, the free ride provides views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Avoid the ferry during peak commuter hours, Mon.-Fri. 8-10 and 4-6; phone (718) 390-5253. Automobiles are not permitted on the ferry.

Editor PickMy 5 Must-Have Travel Survival ToolsSamantha Brown, host of "Samantha Brown's Places to Love," shares travel hacks and tips that will make your next trip a breeze.

NATIONAL PARKArches National ParkArches National Park lies 5 miles northwest of Moab on US 191. The rugged area contains the largest number of natural stone arches in the country. Along with more than 2,000 arches are many red rock canyons, spires, fins and balancing rocks. The erosion of the Entrada Sandstone, a 300-foot-thick layer of rock that was deposited as sand 150 million years ago, created these formations.

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ARTICLEBeyond The Skyscrapers Prepare to be deliciously overwhelmed as you're launched full force into Gotham, a high-energy land of extremes. From the Empire State Building's jaw-dropping views, to the magical oasis of Central Park, to electrifying Times Square—you simply can't do the city justice without resorting to superlatives.

Editor Pick12 Reasons to Take a Road TripAAA Travel Editor Katie BroomeFrom roadside attractions to cost savings, there are many reasons to take a road trip. Here are some of the best reasons to consider a road trip.

NATIONAL PARKBadlands National ParkBadlands National Park is reached by the Badlands Loop (SR 240). The scenic loop meets I-90 at exit 110 at Wall and exit 131 at Cactus Flat. On SR 44 from Rapid City, continue to Interior and take SR 377 to Cedar Pass.

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ARTICLEAbout New York City Look down from the heights of the Empire State Building to gain a true sense of how the Big Apple's slices meld together — gaze toward Lower Manhattan, home of colorful Little Italy, bustling Chinatown and funky SoHo; turn around and glance toward Upper Manhattan, where Harlem's 1920s musical renaissance electrified the country; and in the center of it all, glimpse the rectangular forest of Central Park, playground for all cultures.

Editor PickTop Things to Do When You Arrive at Your DestinationRead Samantha Brown's list of the top things to do once you land at your travel destination.

NATIONAL PARKSequoia And Kings Canyon National ParksIn central California, stretching northward from 35 miles east of Visalia to 55 miles east of Fresno, and from the foothills of the San Joaquin Valley to the crest of the High Sierra, these two parks abut one another and are managed together. Sequoia is the second-oldest national park, behind Yellowstone National Park.

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ARTICLEBest Attractions In New York City In a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where to spend your time. Here are the highlights for this destination, as chosen by AAA editors. GEMs are “Great Experiences for Members.”

Editor Pick12 Packing Tips for Any TripAAA Travel Editor Patricia MillerHere are a dozen packing tips and tricks courtesy of AAA that will make vacations and travel much easier.

NATIONAL PARKDenali National Park And PreserveIn the interior of Alaska, primitive and wild Denali National Park and Preserve covers 9,419 square miles and offers spectacular views of quiet lakes, snowcapped peaks and varicolored tundra. In addition to 20,310-foot Denali, the highest peak in North America, the park encompasses 17,400-foot Mount Foraker, 13,220-foot Silverthrone and 11,670-foot Mount Russell.

VideoRome, Italy

ARTICLETop CancúN Things To Do Whether it's your first trip or you've been here several times before, don't forget to include these sights and experiences on your list of things to do in Cancún.

Editor PickThe Introvert's Guide to Travel: 7 Tips for Planning the Perfect, Non-Stressful TripAAA Travel Editor Katie BroomeWhether you consider yourself an introvert or you struggle with travel anxiety, check out these tips from AAA experts about travel planning for introverts.

NATIONAL PARKRedwood National And State ParksAlong the northern California coast between Crescent City and Orick, 302 miles north of San Francisco on US 101, Redwood National and State Parks encompasses 131,983 acres. Within its boundaries are the 60,286 combined acres of Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith and Prairie Creek Redwoods state parks. In addition to dense forests of coast redwoods, the park embraces marshland, beaches, rugged coastline, rivers, streams, prairies and oak woodlands.

VideoGemini Springs Park, Debary

ARTICLEBest Attractions In CancúN In a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where to spend your time. Here are the highlights for this destination, as chosen by AAA editors. GEMs are “Great Experiences for Members.”

Editor PickRoad Trip Your Way Through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National ParksAAA Travel Editor Laurie SterbensIf you're planning a visit to Yellowstone National Park, why not combine it with a scenic road trip? AAA's Yellowstone to Grand Teton National Parks Road Trip stretches from Bozeman, Mont., to Jackson, Wyo., offering spectacular scenery, fun activities and attractions and AAA Approved lodging and restaurants along the way.

NATIONAL PARKHawai‘i Volcanoes National ParkHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is 29 miles southwest of Hilo and 96 miles east of Kailua via SR 11. Established in 1916 (back when Hawai‘i was a U.S. territory), the park is one of the planet's most geologically active areas and is home to two of the five volcanoes that comprise the island of Hawai‘i: Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. Most Hawai‘i Island vacationers spend a hurried day at the park (it's a long drive from the Kona coast resorts), but if you're on the island for a week or more, it's well worth staying a night or two at Volcano House (the park's only hotel) or somewhere in the nearby village of Volcano.

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