Tag: Transportation
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CATSA’s naughty-or-nice list for airport security
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If you think Santa’s list is long, you should check out the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA) What Can I Bring list. It’s basically a naughty-or-nice list for airport security – a searchable database saying what can and cannot pass through airport security in your carry-on or checked luggage.…
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Prepare yourself and your vehicle for winter roads
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I still remember the day I took my first driving test. I say “first” because I didn’t pass. I started learning to drive in the summer months and by early November I was ready to take my test. Well, I thought I was ready but I had never driven on…
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The Summer Road Trip Starts with Tires
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For years, families have been loading up the trunks and strapping on the seat belts for the summer road trip. Hours of planning goes into these annual adventures, starting with choosing the destination and the stops along the way. Sometimes families are towing the family trailer. The world’s biggest crater may…
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Take the Toyota Venza for a spin
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Toyota has been a leader in the automotive industry for a long time. When I bought my first car over twenty years ago, I researched consumer reviews only to find Toyota in the top five of most lists. From safety to longevity, Toyota was the right choice. That is why…
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CAA provides peace of mind #CAASCO
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Many years ago, when my oldest son was just a baby (and before cell phones were routinely used…I know, I’m ancient), I realized the importance of having roadside assistance available to you. I was driving home from visiting my parents, which meant an hour long drive on the highway. It…
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TomTom kept me sane in California!
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For someone like me, who has no sense of direction, a GPS is vital for me to get where I need to go. I recently went on a trip to California with my 9 year old son. I knew that I would need to do some driving around Los Angeles…
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Stay safe while traveling the roads over the summer
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With gas prices remaining relatively low this summer, and with many families on limited budgets, car travel is extremely popular right now. But with so many cars on the road, car trouble is bound to happen. Plus, when you’re traveling with children of any age, it’s more important to be…
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The Ford F-150 is not just for guys
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A couple of months ago, we were at my son’s hockey game and some of the Dads went outside with my husband to take a look at the Ford Explorer I was test driving. They came inside raving about how nice the Explorer is, and one of the Dads said…
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Riding in Style in a Chevy Malibu
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Our week in Florida was made comfortable and easy to get around because we were driving a 2012 Chevy Malibu. This car was really nice to drive. It had leather seats and fit five of us comfortably. We even fit luggage for five people in the trunk without too much…
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Find lots of great rewards with Air Miles Reward Program
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The AIR MILES® Reward Program is a great way to enjoy travel, leisure, entertainment and a wide variety of valuable merchandise. With an AIR MILES Collector Card, you can turn your everyday purchases like gas and groceries into AIR MILES reward miles for the things you really want, like dream…