Bill Purpura, editor of the Ohio edition of AAA’s Home & Away magazine, got the inside scoop on Bellingham, Washington from actor and comedian Ryan Stiles.

Bellingham, Washington, is about 90 miles north of Seattle and a lot farther away from Hollywood. But it’s where Ryan Stiles— best known for his television roles on The Drew Carey Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Two and a Half Men—  has chosen to live and raise his family with his wife, Patricia. Not only is Stiles a riot, but he’s smart too. Well, at least smart enough to settle in Bellingham.... Read More

With over two million visitors a year, Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park can lay claim to being one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest spectacles,  popular with naturalists, anglers, diners and children of all ages.

Like several of my fellow AAA bloggers, I am fascinated by botanical gardens. Point Defiance Park’s entrance road passes by a contemplative pond that lies beside a series of gardens rich with floral delights – roses, irises, fuchsias and herbs are prominently displayed. ... Read More

'America’s Worst Driver’ takes its search for the worst driver in the country to Seattle as the show moves to a new day - this Saturday, April 10 at 10 p.m. E/P on the Travel Channel. AAA’s collaboration with Travel Channel as the official safety partner on the new reality travel competition continues four new contestants who take on the roads of one of America’s most beautiful cities in the Pacific Northwest. As in previous episodes, the city’s worst drivers will participate in a series ... Read More

Another beautiful day in Seattle!  Typical winter weather means dodging rain drops, but much to my delight it has been uncharacteristically sunny.

My first task of the day was to sort out my dilemma about the cancelled Giant Slalom final.  As expected, when I called the Olympic ticket office the line was busy.  I tried three or four times before I started my day, and was greeted with an annoying busy signal. 

Instead of getting upset about it, I continued with my agenda and started my day's journey to Olympic National Park.  The ferry departure point wasn't far... Read More

 

These featured AAA Drive Trips - just two of over 100 available - are both in appealing summer destinations. Click on the Drive Trip's name to access the complete printable itinerary.

The Cape Cod Drive Trip in Massachusetts takes you from Buzzard's Bay to Falmouth, Wood's Hole (where you can catch the ferry to Martha's Vineyard) to Hyannis at the tip of Cape Cod. Beaches, shopping, sightseeing and, of course, seafood are the highlights of this coastal... Read More

 
 Question: Alex Sands asks:  We are driving from Bellingham, WA  to San Francisco in April.  I'd like to take the coastal route as much as possible without the trip taking FOREVER on those windy, two lane roads. We're hoping to camp along the way in out-of-the way spots with breathtaking views...any ideas?

 Answer: AAA Washington's Jeff Howe answers: Hello Alex! Thank you for writing in. Your drive is one of the best in the country, in my opinion. However, there are some things you need to keep in mind if you are going in April. As... Read More

     When I’m in Seattle I always stay at The Mediterranean Inn. Here are several reasons why:

6.  It’s not fancy but comfortable, a good choice if you’re here on business or pleasure and mainly want a room for sleeping. The mini-fridge enables you to stock up on food, thereby cutting down on eating expenses. (And speaking of stocking up, there’s a large, nice Safeway across the street for fruit, sandwiches, bottled water, you name it.)

5.  Free Internet access in the lobby (and not just a stand-up wall pc; there’s also a... Read More