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Road Trip: AAA says car still rules for Memorial Day holiday travel

Automobile travel will retain its traditional spot at the top of transportation modes Americans use for the Memorial Day weekend period, May 23-27, according to a survey by the American Automobile Association (AAA).   “Approximately 31.2 million people plan to drive to their destination, an increase of 0.25 percent from the 31.1 million who drove last year,” Heather Hunter, AAA public relations director, wrote in a press release earlier this week. “Almost nine out of ten holiday travelers (89 percent) will take to the nation’s roadways during the Memorial Day weekend.” Overall, AAA Travel projects “34.8 million Americans will journey 50… Read More

Star Trek attitude makes these 10 vehicles attention-getters

Attitude. Spock and Kirk’s get a lot of attention in the new movie “Star Trek Into Darkness.” It gets even more from Kelley Blue Book’s www.kbb.com list of “10 Cars that Exude Attitude.” "Are you giving me attitude, son?" a commanding officer in Star Trek asks Spock. "I'm giving you multiple attitudes. To which one are you referring?" Spock replies. And so it is with KBB’s list – it gives us multiple attitudes represented by 10 cars from the class of 2013. "KBB.com's list of ‘10 Cars that Exude Attitude’ showcases vehicles that stand out from the crowd, cars that… Read More

Some Mother’s Day gift ideas for a free-wheeling Mom

With Mother’s Day around the corner, everyone is scrambling to make sure that basket of flowers, fruits or chocolates makes it to the mom’s house in time.  But if your mom spends more of her time behind the wheel, ditch the roses and give her something that will make her more comfortable on the road. Here are a few mobile Mother’s Day gift ideas: New steering wheel cover:  Whether she’s the leather type or prefers something soft and fuzzy, an upgrade to the steering wheel cover will make her think of you every time she touches the wheel. Remote car… Read More

Road Trip: Food for thought when you’re traveling

For me, food is an essential part of any road trip. It's a way to embrace the experience of travel, and a good excuse to stretch the legs. It's one of the things about a road trip that can draw my attention to the journey, rather than the destination. For a road trip so good you can taste it, try these tips: Old Faithfuls It's a road trip! Let yourself have a little fun with some of your favorite treats, just don't overdo it. It's easy to let two peanut butter cups - or four - make you feel less… Read More

Road Trip: Sri Lanka provides amazing roadside views and sweet surprises!

I come from a family that loves the open road. During road trips, my two siblings and I gave my parents a headache from the time we got into our minivan. I remember packing little snacks and claiming the window seat, every time! I liked to put down the window and feel the cool breeze run across my face. In Sri Lanka, where I grew up, you could smell the ocean when you got close to the coast and smell tea when you got close to the mountains. I live in the U.S. now, but recently my whole family went… Read More