Auto Club: Top Thanksgiving Destinations Reflect Popularity of Driving-distance Getaways; Holiday Weekend Motorists Will Benefit from Lowest Gas Prices In Over Two Years.Business & Travel Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2001 Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. and other driving-distance destinations top the list of the most popular Thanksgiving Thanksgiving annual U.S. holiday celebrating harvest and yearly blessings; originated with Pilgrims (1621). [Am. Culture: EB, IX: 922] See : America Thanksgiving national holiday with luxurious dinner as chief ritual. [Am. Pop. weekend getaways for Southern Californians, 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. the Automobile Club of Southern California The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving roads, proposing traffic laws and improvement of overall driving conditions. . About 2.6 million Southern Californians, and a total of 4.2 million statewide, are expected to fly, drive, ride or cruise to holiday destinations over the Thanksgiving weekend. That's a 6 percent drop from last year. While overall travel by all modes is down, a greater percentage of travelers (87% this year as opposed to 83% last year) are expected to go by car. "The most popular Thanksgiving destinations among our members are not that different than they have been in previous years, because Southern Californians have traditionally driven to Thanksgiving getaways," said Tim Irwin Timothy Edward Irwin (born December 13, 1958) was an offensive tackle in the NFL. He played most of his career with the Minnesota Vikings. He later became an attorney, practicing in Knoxville. , the Auto Club's vice president for travel. "The good news for auto travelers this year is that they'll be able to fill up their gas tanks at lower prices." Southern Californians' top driving destinations for the holiday weekend, according to a survey of the 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 Agency, are: 1. Las Vegas 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. Disneyland -- Anaheim 4. San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. 5. San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden Other top destinations include Hawaii and cruises to Baja Mexico. Cruise ships This is a list of cruise ships, both those in service and those that have since ceased to operate. Both cruise ships and cruiseferries are included in this list. (Ocean liners are not included on this list, see List of ocean liners. had offered some deep discounts in October to boost occupancy after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Drivers to holiday destinations will save a little money with the lowest gas prices in more than two years. As of 12:01 a.m. today, gas prices in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area are averaging $1.26 a gallon for regular unleaded. The San Diego area average price is $1.43 a gallon, in the Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Lompoc area the average is $1.38 a gallon, and in Bakersfield, it's $1.29 a gallon. In the top Thanksgiving destination, Las Vegas, gas prices as of today are averaging $1.29 a gallon, and in San Francisco, the price average is $1.75 a gallon. To make this weekend's trip a pleasant one, the Auto Club recommends: -- Getting on the road early. Typically, outgoing traffic will be heaviest during Wednesday afternoon and evening. Heavy incoming traffic can be expected Sunday afternoon. -- Checking your vehicle's fluid levels, belts, hoses and tires, and if traveling to the mountains or a snowy area, bringing along snow tires or chains. -- Packing plenty of fluids and activities for youngsters for long trips. -- Planning your route ahead of time and bringing along a map in case you need to choose an alternate route. Motorists can call the California Highway Information Number at 800/427-7623 for interstate and state route lane closures and highway closures. The information is updated hourly. -- Taking care with your children by properly using safety belts and car seats, and accompanying them into the restroom during travel breaks. -- Choosing a well-lit, populated area for rest stops when driving at night. The Automobile Club of Southern California, the largest affiliate of the AAA, has been serving members since 1900. Today, the Auto Club's members benefit by roadside assistance, insurance products and services, travel agency, financial products, automotive pricing, buying and financing programs, automotive testing and analysis, trip planning services and highway and transportation safety programs. Information about these products and services is available on the Auto Club's Web site at www.aaa-calif.com. |
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