{"id":14911,"date":"2019-10-20T14:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T19:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=14911"},"modified":"2019-10-19T18:03:55","modified_gmt":"2019-10-19T23:03:55","slug":"aaa-americans-are-loving-international-travel-as-millions-make-plans-to-travel-overseas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2019\/10\/20\/aaa-americans-are-loving-international-travel-as-millions-make-plans-to-travel-overseas\/","title":{"rendered":"AAA: Americans Are Loving International Travel, as Millions Make Plans to Travel Overseas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AAA\"Nashville, TN <\/strong>– One-quarter of Americans plan to take an international vacation over the next 18 months, according to a recent AAA Travel survey. AAA\u2019s advance travel booking data suggests that many travelers will head to popular European destinations like Rome, London, Dublin and Paris, and warm-weather locales in Mexico and the Caribbean, including Cancun, Montego Bay and Punta Cana, with most travelers in search of unique experiences.<\/p>\n

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Also worth noting two in five of Americans who have taken at least one vacation outside the United States have rented or used a personal vehicle while doing so. Aligning with this finding, AAA reports a 33% increase in  International Driving Permits (IDPs)<\/a> sold in the last five years (through 2018).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe great American road trip is going international. As more travelers look for experiential travel opportunities to engage intimately with their destination, many are choosing to take their own path– literally,” said Stephanie Milani, Tennessee Public Affairs Director, AAA — The Auto Club Group. “However, the freedom of travel does require additional planning considerations and paperwork for travelers.” <\/p>\n

International Driving Permit (IDP)<\/h3>\n

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More than 150 countries accept International Driving Permits, or IDPs; many countries do not recognize U.S. driver\u2019s licenses without an accompanying IDP, and it is illegal to drive without a valid license and insurance in most places. An IDP is a legal document that translates U.S. driver\u2019s license information into 10 foreign languages and AAA is one of only two entities authorized by the U.S. Department of State to issue IDPs.<\/p>\n

\u201cTravelers can easily apply for an International Driving Permit with an application accessible online <\/a>or in person at AAA, whether they are a member or not,\u201d continued Milani. \u201cThe nominal $20 fee is a small price to pay for peace of mind while traveling overseas.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tips for International Travel<\/h3>\n

Planning an international vacation can be a daunting task, but AAA Travel experts advise travelers they don\u2019t have to go it alone. AAA recommends these additional tips to prepare for a trip overseas:<\/p>\n