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Plan a foreign road trip
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verseas road trips can be grand adventures, allowing you to meander at will and explore well off the beaten path. But you need to prepare before sliding behind the wheel. First stop: AAA for bookings and advice from
a travel agent, passport photos, and even international driver’s permits, which are required in nearly 80 nations. Here are some key tips to get you ready for the road.
■ Remember your AAA card If you haven’t already, upgrade to Premier member- ship for travel benefi ts such as travel accident insurance. Visit
AAA.com/membership.
■ Get coverage Most U.S. auto insurance policies don’t apply to overseas rentals, so check what the car rental agreement or your credit card will cover. Get at least the same coverage that you carry stateside. “In a foreign country, it’s reassuring to know you won’t be left to handle the problem alone,” says AAA travel agent Terry Benson, who suggests you always get a collision damage waiver.
■ Know the law Driving regulations vary considerably by country; fi nd them at
travel.state.gov or on the embassy, government or tourism websites of many nations. Look for the “International Road Signs” link at
AAA.com/viadrive.
■ Map it Download foreign maps to your GPS device or smartphone for locations of sights, gas stations, restaurants, and hotels. Check your route in advance and give yourself extra time to get lost—or to simply enjoy the scenery along the way. —christopher hall
➤ Prepare for your road trip outside the United States by visiting
AAA.com/viadrive or calling (888) 589-4222.
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about one of its most famous attractions. Milford Sound, on the South Island’s remote south- western edge, is raw, rugged, and epic, its soaring peaks and plunging chasms carved by the grind of glaciers through what is now Fiordland National Park. Viewed from a fl ightseeing plane, it’s like a Nordic super- model, all chilly beauty and chis- eled angles. Kayakers see its teeming wildlife: bottlenose dol- phins, fur seals, and crested pen- guins. Most visitors opt for a cruise, with captains gleefully steering beneath waterfalls. Just protect your camera: Photos of the 5,560-foot Mitre Peak will prove you visited the land of giants. —kristina malsberger
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➤ Book your trip to New Zealand or nearly any- where else with a AAA travel agent. For more information, call (888) 587-4222 or visit
AAA.com/viapostcard.
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