Comments on: Thanks to AAA Travel, We Are Heading to Jamaica!

By: Rankpay

Rankpay — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:37:47 +0000

Jamaica is my dream destination. What a great experience with AAA. I’ll check them out.

By: mccain blogs

mccain blogs — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:29:31 +0000

Thanks for sharing. Not all of us have been so fortunate with our travel agents. Being someone who loves to travel, i’m glad to hear that there are travel agencies that still go the extra mile.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 12 May 2009 23:08:07 +0000

@BMM – I too now use the roadside assistance on my auto insurance as it’s quite a bit cheaper. You also have to remember that AAA is not just about towing. As you mentioned, they do travel services including discounts at hotels, etc. Those discounts can easily pay for the membership if you travel often. They also offer insurance, financing and more. It’s not that bad of a deal but it seems like their members are getting older and older. If they want to survive, they need to start marketing to the younger generation.

@MLR – The travel agent didn’t even mention the DR. I wonder why? Maybe she didn’t go there. However, once she showed us the resort in Jamaica, we were satisfied so maybe she stopped looking as well.

Even if we could get a cheaper flight out of Dulles, it would just be a big pain in the butt. We live about 15 minutes from BWI and it’s just more convenient. We are taking a cab there so we don’t have to drive/park. That should save us some money too.

By: MLR

MLR — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:49:32 +0000

I used Cheap Caribbean for my trip to the Dominican Republic and was pleased. It was affordable, all-inclusive, and just... really nice. Did you try flights out of IAD to see if their would be a cost savings? MLR’s last blog post..How Much Did That Shower Cost? Use a Low-Flow Shower Head!

By: Bible Money Matters

Bible Money Matters — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:22:57 +0000

I've been a member of AAA in the past for the roadside assistance part of the deal, but since my auto insurance now has the coverage built in, i don't need to double up on that. I would consider joining up again if we were going on another big trip, like our cruise to the mediterranean last year. AAA trip planning and free travel guides can be invaluable for those big trips. Bible Money Matters’s last blog post..New Details About Making Home Affordable Program And Second Mortgage Modifications

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:39:03 +0000

@Baker – I think we will have a great time too. I actually cannot wait until you start posting about Australia. Are you starting a blog about your adventure or not? I think that would be great!

@Steve – Sounds like you were all over the country! Things like you described are the reasons we are staying on an all-inclusive resort. We do not plan on leaving it either! I think we are just going to relax by the ocean, sip some beverages and engage in some water sports (that are free).

By: Steve Rhode

Steve Rhode — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:31:47 +0000

Great deal and have a good time. There are some fun things to do in Jamaica, like the zip line through the jungle. Wow! Just a word of warning, watch out for the drug scams. They are selling drugs everywhere on the street and some visitors have gotten a little too close and wound up shaken down by the cops. Last time I was there I was standing in front of a bank with a police officer with a shotgun next to me and this guy came up to me and tried to sell me some weed. Seriously. I just turned and looked at the police officer and he shrugged his shoulders at me. If you go to a Margaritaville down there that has a little creek that empties out on their beach. Don't go in the water. That creek is more like an open sewer only the tourists don't know it. Steve Steve Rhode’s last blog post..Can You Direct Me To a Legit Debt Settlement Company? - Barby

By: Baker @ ManVsDebt

Baker @ ManVsDebt — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:31:16 +0000

Congrats! As you know, I love traveling of all sorts. I'm sure you'll have an absolute blast and it'll be a great time to relax. Baker @ ManVsDebt’s last blog post..Why Australia?: Financial Implications Of Our Move Overseas