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The AAA TripTik Travel Planner is our highly acclaimed, interactive trip-planning tool. Before hitting the road, check out the many features and helpful tips below.

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• Save and share personalized trips and maps

• Access destination, lodging, restaurant and attraction information

• Add Detour, Construction, Exit Number, GFL indicators and Rest Stops to your routing

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Our legendary TourBook content is now available online for all titles. The Digital TourBook offers a variety of features to make planning faster and easier and available at your fingertips day or night. There are an array of links that take you to our online Travel Guides, where you will find even more detailed information on destinations, attractions and more. The Digital TourBook also allows you to easily link to other robust online resources such as preplanned road trips, campground information, Pet Travel information and so much more. Check it out!

At the present, printed TourBooks for the US and Canada are available free to members in our stores or by mail. TourBooks provide members with lodging, information for popular travel destination and listing for AAA GEM Attractions.

AAA offers multiple map options. State, regional and popular cities maps are available at our store locations for pickup or can be ordered and mailed out to Members. You can also download over 400 printable city maps, maps of cruise ports and National Parks through the AAA Map Gallery, these maps. In addition, Members can use our TripTik Travel Planner to create a TripTik or a map for virtually any city or area needed in the US and even abroad.

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Rule the road: How AAA members can save money & road trip smarter

By AAA staff

April 15, 2022

Road tripping is usually thought of as a cheaper alternative to other kinds of travel, but expenses can add up fast even in your own car. 

AAA can help you save money on your next family road trip—from the first mile to the last.

1. Fill up with Shell Fuel Rewards ®  ...

AAA members who enroll in the Fuel Rewards Program can save at least 5 cents per gallon (up to 20 gallons) at participating Shell stations. Getting the discount couldn’t be easier: Once you’ve registered online , enter your phone number at the gas pump or in-store before filling up to automatically apply the discount.

• Learn more about Shell Fuel Rewards

... or charge up with EVgo

AAA members road tripping in an electric car can take advantage of savings on EVgo's standard charging rates. That means no monthly membership or session fees to use any one of more than 800 EVgo fast charging locations across 35 states.

• Learn more about AAA savings with EVgo

2. Brake for fun—and discounts

Every good road trip incorporates some stops for fun and play. Find things to do along your route—including national parks, state parks, museums, and gardens—by using the AAA TripTik Travel Planner or the Auto Club App . The Auto Club App helps you locate attractions offering AAA discounts, too. Text APP10 to 86792 and you’ll receive a link to download the app. 1

• Browse AAA discounts online

3. Save on a new set of tires in select areas

Need new tires before you set out? AAA members in select areas get exclusive savings at Discount Tire and America’s Tire: Up to $40 off a set of new “better” or “best” tires, or a free tire repair (a $20 value). 2  Buy a set of tires and you’ll get free air checks, tire inspections, tire repairs, rotation, and re-balancing. 

• Learn more about Discount Tire savings Offer is only available to AAA members in Southern California, New Mexico, Tidewater Virginia, and the Kansas City metro area.  

4. Save at AAA-inspected hotels & campgrounds

For road trips that require an overnight stay, look for hotels with a AAA Diamond designation. Because AAA Diamond designations are only awarded to properties that pass a rigorous, in-person inspection process, you can trust that every AAA Diamond property offers a clean and comfortable experience.

• Search Diamond hotels and hotel discounts online , or keep an eye out for Diamond properties in AAA TourBook guides.
• If you prefer camping, AAA also maintains a list of campgrounds .

5. Map it out with online planning tools from AAA

Whether it’s a drive across the country or just a trip around town, getting your family from here to there is a breeze with the AAA TripTik Travel Planner . Set map filters to find hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, and attractions along your route. You can even narrow down your choices to show AAA discounts and AAA Great Experience for Members (GEM) attractions.

• Need general inspiration? Browse pre-planned itineraries.
• Another handy tool is the AAA Gas Cost Calculator , which estimates fuel costs for your vehicle’s make and model.

6. Score rental car perks with Hertz

Instead of putting extra miles on your vehicle, rent an SUV with plenty of cargo space from Hertz. AAA members get all sorts of benefits when booking with Hertz, including discounts of up to 20% off base rates. Other perks include free child safety seats (1 per rental), waived fees for young renters ages 20-24, and no charge for up to 4 additional drivers (as long as they’re qualified AAA members).

• See Hertz details and current promotions.

7. Save on RV rentals with El Monte RV, too

Looking for an all-in-one road trip solution? Consider renting an RV from El Monte RV. They offer many Class A and Class C motorhomes, so you can pick the option that fits your trip. AAA members save 10% off rental rates, and receive a free starter kit (a $39.95 value) and 50 miles free per night when they book a rental that's at least 4 nights long. 

• Learn more & book an El Monte rental online

8. Find a trusted repair shop

If you plan to use your vehicle, get it road-trip ready with a tune-up at a AAA Approved Repair shop. All AAA Approved Repair facilities undergo an inspection process and offer fair pricing, quality of work guarantees, highly trained staff, priority service, and discounted labor.

• Learn more or find an approved facility near you.

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1 Available for iPhone® and Android™ smartphones. Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Mobile text messages are intended for subscribers over the age of 18 and are delivered via USA short code 86792. For help, text HELP to 86792, email  support@aaa-calif.com , or call  1-800-222-8794 .  See terms and conditions, and our privacy notice . The number of messages received will depend on the frequency of your use of the Auto Club App Program. You may stop mobile subscriptions at any time by messaging STOP to short code 86792. If you text STOP we will send a single confirmation text. Must be a current member of AAA to use certain features.

2 No discount on “good” tires. Vendor Point of Service system identifies “better” or “best” tire classification.

Road Trip Planning

Since its inception, AAA has helped motorists make the most out of car ownership by planning road trips across the U.S. Today, thousands of miles of highways crisscross the nation, and thousands of landmarks — both well-known attractions and obscure destinations — are just waiting for visitors to arrive. AAA helps members plan the perfect route to the perfect destination, all at no cost.

TripTik ® Travel Planner

The TripTik ® Travel Planner makes it easy for AAA members to plan a road trip. With TripTik ® , members gain access to route planning with directions and maps and get help finding convenient gas stations and unique stopovers with just a few clicks. Multi-stop route planning is also available.

Order Online

For AAA members who want the full planned experience, TripTik ® is available for online orders. Simply add details about your trip, and TripTik ® sends a fully customized route via email or postal mail to your home. Members can also order AAA Travel Guides or road maps for any available region.

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AAA is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to issue International Driving Permits (IDPs), which are required for anyone planning to drive outside of the U.S. Receiving an IDP from AAA allows you to drive in more than 150 countries.

How AAA Hudson Valley Can Help

When AAA members stop in a branch, they get assistance using the TripTik ® service, ordering TripTik ® routes, and browsing available travel guides. Of course, an in-person visit isn’t required to access AAA member benefits, including road trip planning, as many services are available online. For both members and non-members, the AAA Hudson Valley website shows you just how much AAA membership could help on your next adventure.

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We are pleased to provide AAA’s Internet TripTik® – prepared by Auto Travel experts here at AAA Hudson Valley. Choose to have a printed Internet TripTik® mailed to you, or we’ll email an electronic version to your email address if you prefer!

The Internet TripTik® is the only format that will take you door-to-door — begin and end your trip at the street addresses you provide. Route modifications are now a reality! Choose the route you’d like to travel! A new MyPlaces feature that enables users to customize maps with selected points of interest and detailed TourBook guide information. Up-to-date road construction information. Printed in full color on bright, white paper. Spiral bound for your ease of use during your travels.

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The Trippy road trip planner automatically calculates the optimal itinerary including stops recommended by Trippy members, favorite restaurants and hotels, local attractions and things to do based on what people who live in the area have suggested, and more.

Once you have a quick trip planned, you can customize every detail, adding or removing stops, or changing what time you leave in the morning or how long you stay at each stop. Then you can save your custom trip and share it with friends and family.

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