Road trip film partners with AAA to offer vacation sweepstakes

The dramatic scenery, such as Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, is as much a character in the movie as the stars, from left, Joan Allen, Kathy Bates and Jessica Lange.

With its array of maps and popular TripTiks®, AAA is known for planning the perfect driving routes, so when a road trip film starring Jessica Lange was in the works, the film studio sought out AAA as a partner.

Now travelers can not only take the same trip that Lange took with her co-stars, Kathy Bates and Joan Allen, but they can enter a sweepstakes to win a number of fantastic vacations. The film, which is called “Bonneville,” is slated for wide release in March.

The movie is a contemporary story of adventure and coming-of-age for the second time in one’s life as three friends embark on a pilgrimage from Idaho through Utah and Nevada to Santa Barbara.

Showcasing such beautiful sights as Utah’s Bryce Canyon, the film might inspire travelers to hit the open road. In addition to its usual TripTiks®, available at www.AAA.com and in full-service AAA offices, AAA has created a special TripTik® that leads travelers along the same route in the film. Click on www.bonnevillethemovie.com to download the TripTik®.

Also available on that Web site is a sweepstakes that features five different prizes, including: a AAA Vacations® package to Walt Disney World; a Princess cruise to the Mexican Riviera; a stay at The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas; a stay at the Red Mountain Spa in St. George, Utah; and a Forever Resorts Houseboats package.

Stay and save at AAA’s lodging partners

Get more for your money when you stay with a AAA preferred lodging partner and get the best available rate for your dates of stay and a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee.

AAA preferred lodging partners include top-brand hotels like Best Western, Hampton, Hilton, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, La Quinta, Marriott, Sheraton and Westin. To make a reservation, visit a full-service AAA office and meet with a travel professional.

Counselors can assist with other trip details, such as discounted theme park tickets, Hertz rental cars, TripTiks® and more. And learn about AAA’s retail discount partners, like Reebok, Target and Dell.

For reservations, you can also click on www.AAA.com or call 1-866-222-7283.

Members save on St. Louis Blues hockey excitement

Down the home stretch of the St. Louis Blues’ season, AAA members can enjoy all the action at a discount this spring.

AAA members can save up to $25 on select seats for three upcoming games at Scottrade Center in downtown St. Louis featuring some of the Blues’ top rivals (see below).

For the games, AAA members can purchase Plaza End seats for $35, much lower than the regular prices of $42 and $60. In addition, Mezzanine Center seats are $20 for members, less than half the usual price of $42.

There is no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase. The offer is not good on previously purchased tickets and it carries no cash value.

When buying tickets, show your AAA card at the Scottrade Center box office at 1401 Clark Ave. to receive the discount. Or visit www.ticketmaster.com/promo/knx6ej. Or call Ticket-master at (314) 421-4400 and mention the promotional code “AAA.” Convenience fees apply on all Ticketmaster tickets.

AAA Discount Games
• Saturday, March 1 vs. San Jose
• Tuesday, March 25 vs. Detroit
• Tuesday, April 1 vs. Nashville

VIN Etch can deter theft

As a theft deterrent, AAA will offer window etching of your vehicle’s VIN (vehicle identification number) this spring.

The cost is $30 for AAA members and $40 for non-members, including six etchings per car. AAA offers discounts on insurance for VIN Etching.

Call 1-800-AAA-ROAD ext. 6821 to make appointments at least 24 hours in advance of the below dates. Please have your VIN number handy when making reservations.

View VIN Etch dates and locations