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Popular Summer Places - Q&A

Submitted by Community Manager, April 12, 2011
Virginia Beach
Questions about popular summer places - and the answers provided by our AAA experts.

I am a AAA member and would like to know the best deal for Sea World tickets. What is the charge for 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 9 and 12)?
Please go to www.AAA.com/seaworld to see member pricing.
Do you have any recommendations on the day trip tours offered from Las Vegas through Death Valley? Since my mother is disabled I'm looking for one where you get to see the most of the park with minimal walking, we would also prefer a  smaller bus with fewer steps.
We suggest you look into Viator’s day trip from Las Vegas. As it is usually a small group, a van is usually used. The stop at Scotty’s Castle could involve some walking, though there is the option to sit as well. The park sights are mostly viewed from the van with disembarking for photo opportunities at the discretion of the traveler. Click here for more information and traveler reviews and call them with your specific dates and questions to be sure of the situation (866-648-5673).

We will be going to Las Vegas and want to also do the Grand Canyon. Should we get hotels in the Grand Canyon area or is it a day trip from Vegas? Any must see's would be appreciated.
The Grand Canyon is located about 250 miles from Las Vegas, taking highway 93 south from Las Vegas to Interstate 40 east to highway 64 to the South Rim. The trip takes about 4 1/2 hours and takes you right over the Hoover Dam. It depends on what you consider a day trip and what you wish to do while you're there. Do you simply want to see it and take pictures? Do you want to hike or possibly ride a mule into the canyon? There are also numerous bus and helicopter tours from Las Vegas if you don't wish to drive.

Use TripTik Travel Planner to map the route (Choose ‘national park’ for your ‘destination type’ and then Arizona and then GCNP) and zoom in when you do to see lodging and other icons. Our online Grand Canyon National Park guide will help you decide how much you want to do. Keep in mind that lodging at the Canyon itself is very limited and reserved well in advance. See this website. Another option is the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams. It’s a hugely popular destination, especially in the summer months but plan accordingly if you do go then for crowds and traffic. We did a Q&A on a spring trip.  And a more general Grand Canyon blog as well.

Traveling to Virginia Beach, VA in May. Do you have information on motels, sites and attractions?
For a listing of available AAA Approved lodgings, please go to www.AAA.com/travel  and put in your dates and destination to see a list that you can sort by rating or price. Please note you can also view lodgings on a map of Virginia Beach with more information with AAA’s Trip Tik Travel Planner. More from our Travel Guide for the Hampton Roads area is below. If you are a AAA member, you can also request paper maps and TourBook guides from your local AAA club.

I need information on quality hotels at a reasonable price near Sea World, Hill Country, Highway 151 in San Antonio. Do you have any recommendations or suggestions?
Please click here to see the Sea World San Antonio area on a map with nearby hotels (the blue icons – zoom out slightly to see them all). If you mouse over each icon, a window will pop up giving you more information and the ability to check for rates for your dates on the ‘reservations’ tab. All these hotels (listed to the left of the map) are AAA Approved.

How much is the AAA discount for Walt Disney World resorts? I want to stay at Animal Kingdom.
AAA members get the best Disney deals with packages and specials, look at www.AAA.com/Disney. However, if you just want to book a room at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, please click here to be taken to that page for pricing.

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