If you like to travel, you should be a member of AAA, even if you don't own a car. It really is a traveller's best friend and will get you substantial discounts on hotel rooms and at attractions. Shamefully, I only discovered the joy of AAA membership just earlier this year and could kick myself for wasted opportunities - no need for you to do the same!
A basic membership will cost you around $50 a year and as well as breakdown assistance, that will get you full access to the club's range of travel products, tools and discounts. Most hotel chains have AAA rates and these can be very good. At time of writing, Starwood is running a deal where AAA members can choose between 25% off the internet rate, free breakfast for two or a $100 resort credit.
Even when the AAA rate is no cheaper than the cheapest internet rate, it is a better option. The cheapest rates that hotels offer tend to be prepaid, non refundable rates, whereas AAA rates are usually fully refundable if cancelled before the day of stay. If plans change, obviously that is a very valuable feature.
Check out what attractions offer discounts for members. I was very pleasantly surprised when I recently took my Little Sister and her friend to the Dallas Zoo - something that could have been a rather pricey endeavour - that my card got me a third off the admission for the three of us.
But, you do need to carry the card with you. If you booked an AAA on the internet, make sure you have it with you at check in.
Visit aaa.com - you should automatically be sent to your own state's local club.
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