Summer travel savings

Wherever you vacation this summer, take advantage of the wide range of travel-related savings your AAA card packs. Here are just a few of many money-saving ideas.

• Best Western–The World’s Largest Hotel Chain®. Save 10 percent off the best available rate. Join the AAA Preferred Gold Crown Club, the exclusive frequent guest program, and earn 10 percent bonus points for each qualified stay, satisfaction guaranteed. For reservations, go to AAA.com/BestWestern, visit your AAA Travel office, or call 1-866-AAA-SAVE.
• Busch Gardens. Save up to 15 percent at AAA.com/seaworld or at your participating AAA office. AAA members also receive $5 off the multi-park pass product at the gate, $3 off general admission at participating parks, and 10 percent off up close dining (visit Guest Relations).
• Visit AAA.com/save to find out how you can save at home, across the country, and around the world.

Insure your student

Many families this summer will prepare to send a child off to college. Now would be a good time to review your family’s health insurance plan.
Most policies continue to cover dependents between 19 and 25 years, as long as they are enrolled in school full-time.

But if your current policy does not provide coverage for your student, or if the added expense of out-of-network charges are a worry, temporary insurance coverage–some designed specifically for students–may be a solution.

Eligibility requirements vary so do your homework when looking at plans.

For students moving from home, the protection your homeowners policy has provided for his or her possessions and liability exposure most likely won’t go with your student. Renters insurance can help fill this gap.

Your local AAA insurance agent can help you find the plan that’s best for you. Call (800) AAA-CLUB (222-2582) or visit www.AAA.com.

Save dough in Wheatland

The Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., and AAA have teamed up for the 2008 racing season. AAA is the title sponsor of the winner’s circle at the track, which is now part of the midway and allows fans access to the top three drivers from every feature in 2008.

As part of the sponsorship, Lucas Oil Speedway is offering fans $3 off regular admission at the gate when they show their AAA membership card.

The 2008 season opened March 29 and continues through October. Admission, depending on the race, ranges from $12–$30 for adults. Discounts for children and seniors are offered. The speedway is five blocks south of U.S. Highway 54 on state Highway 83. Call (417) 282-5984 or click on www.lucasoilspeedway.com.