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EXPERT CHALLENGE
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AAA Travel Specialist Jennifer Batts helped this Member
become her family's ultimate guide on their European
vacation. BY ROBIN ANDERS
TRIP DETAILS
AAA MEMBERS: Diane and Larry Reeves, 62, Cary, N.C.
DESTINATIONS: England and Scotland
SEASON: Summer
GOAL: Diane wanted to show her husband and daughters a few of her favorite
parts of the world.
TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
MUST HAVES: Rail travel, London's British Museum, the Scottish countryside
THE CHALLENGE
From the moment Diane returned from her youthful European trek 35 years
ago, she's wanted to go back-and take her family. Last summer, she finally
got the chance to travel with her husband and daughters to England and
Scotland, the two countries she loved most. Diane needed my help with
transportation logistics. She wanted the experience of seeing the English
countryside by rail, but wasn't sure when it made sense to travel by train
versus driving or flying. Most importantly, she didn't want her family standing
on a corner in London trying to figure out where to go and how to get there.
THE HEAVY LIFTING
Considering budget and timing, I compared travel scenarios, including a mix
of rail, car and plane to the Reeves' city destinations of London, Cambridge,
Bath, Edinburgh, Newcastle and York. A lot of people think getting a rail pass
is cheapest, but that's not necessarily true. It usually makes sense if you need
the flexibility. I also found the London Tube map and showed her certain
stops, where to switch lines and how far the hotel was from the train station.
Jennifer Batts
AAA TRAVEL SPECIALIST
CARY, N.C.
"Jennifer is a treasure and extremely competent," Diane says. "I'd email with a
dozen questions and she would respond to every one with a detailed answer. I
never could have figured out the rail and bus schedules if it hadn't been for her."
Do you have a vacation challenge you need help with? Call 1-800-750-5386 or visit your AAA office
to speak with a AAA Travel Specialist. To find the office nearest you, visit AAA.com/offices.
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AAA Traveler - Summer 2014
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AAA Traveler - Summer 2014
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014
Contents
On the Move
Departures
Your Story
Anatomy of a Travel Guide
Expert Challenge
Come One Come All
North by Northwest
Austre Beauty
Trip Notes
The Royal Fleet
West Coast Swing
Lake Effects
All in a Day
Photo Challenge
Navigator
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - AAA Traveler - Summer 2014
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Cover2
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Contents
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 2
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Departures
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 4
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 5
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Your Story
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 7
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 8
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Anatomy of a Travel Guide
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 10
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 11
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Expert Challenge
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Come One Come All
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 14
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 15
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 16
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - North by Northwest
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 18
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 19
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Austre Beauty
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AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 22
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 23
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Trip Notes
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - The Royal Fleet
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AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 27
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - West Coast Swing
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 29
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Lake Effects
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - 31
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - All in a Day
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Photo Challenge
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Cover4
AAA Traveler - Summer 2014 - Navigator
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