Your local AAA office can provide you with guides specific to your area of travel such as Europe or the Caribbean, as well as general-information publications such as the World Passport to Safer Travel, a listing of practical details and travel information for more than 100 countries. It includes information on:
Trip Planning.
Foreign currencies.
International emergency phone numbers.
Rail maps of Europe.
Health precautions.
U.S. embassy information.
Passport and visa requirements for U.S. citizens.
Other resources include:
The U.S. Department of State for travel advisories for foreign countries. This site also contains public announcements and information on road safety overseas.
The National Center for Infectious Diseases Traveler's Health site provides health information and alerts for specific destinations. Also includes information on required vaccinations and general information on topics such as pets, children, special-needs travelers and more.
The annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition encourages young people from the United States and abroad to choose careers in automotive repair. Scholarships and other awards total in the millions.
