Auto Club's AAA Travel Expo Offers Prizes, Discounts, Information for Vacation Planning

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - January 24, 2008) - San Diego radio personality Delana Bennett will serve as master of ceremonies for the Automobile Club of Southern California's travel expo featuring exclusive deals on U.S. and international trips on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton San Diego, 8110 Aero Drive. Admission and parking are free and the show is open to both Auto Club members and non-members.

The AAA Travel Show will feature nearly two dozen tour, cruise and other travel providers, as well as experienced and knowledgeable AAA Travel agents. Consumers who book their trips at the show will receive special showtime offers providing discounts, upgrades or credits on their travel, as well as a complimentary pair of SeaWorld San Diego tickets and a piece of Samsonite luggage with a minimum purchase. Auto Club members qualify for additional member benefits on select travel packages.

Travelers can prepare for their journeys by visiting the show to obtain passport photos and applications, browse through the AAA BookStore's travel publications, watch luggage packing demonstrations, and enjoy live presentations from travel providers.

Longtime San Diego radio personality Bennett, who hosts a daily show on US 95.7 and also appears on the Jeff and Jer Showgram on Star 94.1, will share her travel experiences with show attendees. World traveler and Westways Magazine Travel Editor Elizabeth Harryman also will offer travel tips and experiences with her husband and travel partner, Paul Lasley.

While attending the show, travelers can enter a drawing (no purchase necessary) to win a six-day trip for two to Cabo San Lucas from Pleasant Holidays, which includes round-trip airfare from San Diego and a hotel stay at Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Grand Spa.

"This is the time of year when many people start making their travel plans, and the AAA Travel Show will provide an opportunity for travelers to book those trips they've been thinking about and receive special benefits and discounts at the same time," said Jill Clark, the Auto Club's San Diego district manager.

Auto Club members can also receive a free gift at the show if they RSVP to attend by calling or visiting any of the Auto Club's nine San Diego County offices before Feb. 1 or by going to www.AAA.com. More information about the show is also available at the offices and on the Auto Club's Web site.

Contact Information: CONTACT: Jill Clark (619) 681-1500 Marie Montgomery (714) 885-2333