Here’s a sampling of recent travel planning questions our readers have asked through our blog Q&A. If you’re planning to travel, these responses may help you know more about  the AAA travel information resources available to find where to go, where to stay and how to get there. Perhaps some of our readers’ trips will inspire your own visits to the places mentioned.

Acadia National Park in the Fall: We're interested in visiting Acadia National Park in Maine, possibly in the fall. What hotel do you recommend?
Acadia is a phenomenal place visit! We recommend that you start out in Bar Harbor for a couple of days and stay at one of the AAA Approved inns in the Southwest Harbor to experience the less-traveled areas of Acadia.
Bar Harbor is right outside of Acadia.  There are plenty of AAA Approved hotels and some of the quaintest inns and motels. So it really depends on your preference. You can check out all of the AAA inspected and Approved hotels and inns through the TripTik Travel Planner at AAA.com/Blogmap. You can make reservations directly through the tool as well. In addition, here is a TripTik Travel Planner map for Acadia National Park. Zoom out to see the nearest hotels, attractions and events.

Beach Trip from Ohio: My husband and I found out we can getaway next weekend. We live near Youngstown, Ohio, and want to go to a beach for 4 days.  We don't want to spend a small fortune. What are the best choices?
If you are planning to make your weekend beach excursion a drive vacation, consider either Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania, or Mentor Headlands, Ohio. Kelley’s Island is also a possibility, but is a longer drive from the Youngstown area.

We’ve provided routes to each of these three areas using TripTik Travel Planner on AAA.com. The route itineraries indicate the mileage to each destination and the estimated drive time. You may use TripTik Travel Planner to view locations of nearby AAA Approved lodging, restaurant and attraction options with accompanying details.

Vegas, but no gaming: How can we find a nice hotel without gaming in Las Vegas?
Here are the suggestions from a couple of AAA travel professionals who know that area - please note that they may not have stayed at these hotels and that this may not be a complete list. Click on the links to find out more about each hotel.

On the Las Vegas strip:
• Two of the three hotels at City Center do not have casinos: Mandarin Oriental (AAA 5 Diamond) and Vdara Hotel and Spa (AAA 4 Diamond).
• Also Trump International isn't directly on the strip, but it's only about a block off of it.

Off the strip:
• Hyatt near the Hard Rock Hotel (AAA Three Diamond) - Less than a mile from the strip.
• Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas Hughes Center (AAA Three Diamond) - One mile from the strip.
• Embassy Suites Convention Center (AAA Three Diamond) - One mile to the strip and walking distance to the convention center (north section of the strip).
• The Las Vegas Marriott Suites (AAA Three Diamond)- half mile from the strip, next to the convention center (north section of the strip).
• Platinum Hotel (AAA Three Diamond)- Half mile from the strip.

Philadelphia Dreaming: I will be in Philadelphia for the first time and am wondering which area of the city is best to stay in. Generally, we enjoy walking tours, parks, and art. Any recommendations on the different areas?
Funnily enough someone from our team just got back from Philadelphia! She stayed in the City Center District, but others from her group stayed in the Independence District.

Here is a map of Philadelphia using TripTik Travel Planner on AAA.com. The blue hotel icons indicate the AAA Approved accommodation choices (if you can’t see them zoom in). Click on each icon to view additional details about the property including its most recent TripAdvisor reviews. (If the map looks too busy with the green attraction icons, click on the green icon on the left hand side turn them off.) In addition, here is the online AAA Travel Guide for Philadelphia.

Our colleague loved Philadelphia, used the buses/trolleys to get around, recommended eating at the Reading Terminal Market and said that there was as much to do there as there is in Boston. For more details about her trip, you can read her blog post here: Philly Heat Wave.

A dog, a car and golf clubs: We're driving home to Chicago with a dog (Labrador) from Denver. We're going to stop at Sand Hills Country Club for sure and will need lodging recommendations and other golf course recommendations on the way home.
You can use AAA’s map and trip planning resource, TripTik Travel Planner, to route your trip and find AAA Approved pet-friendly lodgings, parks and more. We’ve created an initial route from Denver to Chicago, which you can view by clicking here. Under “Show” at the top of the page, you can select the items you would like to see displayed. Lodgings are indicated by the blue icons and attractions by the green icons. You may need to zoom in (to about the "City" level) to view the icons on the map.

In the lodging’s information box, click the “Details” tab to see if the lodging allows pets (typically indicated by “Pets Accepted”). You may also find additional information about pet-friendly lodgings in Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA PetBook, which provides property details as well as checklists and helpful information to best prepare you to take your pets on the road. Copies of this publication may be purchased on AAA.com/barnesandnoble or through your local AAA club office (availability varies).

To add a golf course to your route, click the blue “Add Destination” link located above the “Get Maps & Directions” button. Under “Location type,” select “Golf Course.” Enter the desired state and a selection of golf courses in that state will be available under the “Golf Course” drop down menu.