AAA Travel Agents Rate Top Midwest Destinations.Favorite family drive vacations across U.S. also make agents' list BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent survey of AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. travel agents, Chicago, Ill. is the number one vacation spot in the Midwest. The survey of 572 agents, conducted earlier this year, asked them to rate popular destinations based on their professional opinion. Following Chicago, in order of preference: [TABLE OMITTED] "Chicago is a vibrant city with unexcelled shopping, an exciting nightlife and world-famous attractions such as the Magnificent Mile The Magnificent Mile is the portion of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois extending from the Chicago River to Oak Street in Near North Side community area.[1] , Shedd Aquarium John G. Shedd Aquarium is an indoor aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States. , Navy Pier, the Field Museum and Sears Tower Sears Tower, Chicago, the world's third tallest building. Until the opening of the 1,483-ft (452-m) Petronas Towers (1997) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it was the world's tallest building. Constructed from 1970 to 1974 for Sears, Roebuck & Co. ," said Claire Lockley, vice president of Travel for The Auto Club Group (ACG ACG American College of Gastroenterology; angiocardiography; apexcardiogram. AcG accelerator globulin (coagulation factor V). AcG accelerator globulin (clotting factor V). ). "It's easy to see why AAA travel agents chose the Windy City as the top vacation spot in the Midwest." In addition to top vacation spots, AAA travel agents also selected their picks for "top family drive vacations." In 2007, these destinations include, in rank order: 1) Florida 2) Grand Canyon Grand Canyon, great gorge of the Colorado River, one of the natural wonders of the world; c.1 mi (1.6 km) deep, from 4 to 18 mi (6.4–29 km) wide, and 217 mi (349 km) long, NW Ariz. 3) Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg 4) Black Hills 5) Carolinas 6) Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, 7) The Great Southwest (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico) 8) New England 9) Northern California Average combined lodging and restaurant costs are up 3.7 percent over last year, according to AAA's survey. AAA's Annual Vacation Costs survey shows that a family of two adults and two children can expect to pay an average $269 per day for food and lodging. Lodging rates will average $152 a night, up nearly 7.9 percent from last year. Meals will cost $118, down 1.3 percent from 2006. Travelers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. bargains can head to North Dakota, with an average daily cost of $187; Nebraska, $199; Iowa, $201; Kansas, $201; and South Dakota, $204. AAA travel agents offer the following tips for those planning a driving vacation this summer: * Carry your AAA membership card with you * Prepare for the trip with a good map or AAA TripTik([R]) * Perform routine maintenance on your vehicle before leaving * Allow enough time and plan for delays and unplanned stops * Pack your cell phone charger * Have activities planned for kids * Pack snacks and beverages in a cooler in the car * Pack a travel alarm, ziplock bags, first aid kit, fire extinguisher and leave a key with a trusted neighbor instead of hiding a key outside. * Turn off all water in your house prior to departure * Unplug all electrical appliances, including heating and cooling units. AAA offers automotive, travel, insurance and financial services to 50 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA Minnesota/Iowa is part of The Auto Club Group, with 4.1 million members in eight Midwest states. AAA Travel is the largest leisure travel agency in North America. It is part of the national AAA federation, a not-for-profit organization with more than 50 million members in the United States and Canada. There are more than 300 AAA travel agencies affiliated with the Auto Club Group (ACG), the largest affiliation of AAA clubs in the Midwest, with approximately 4.1 million members in eight states. |
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