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AAA Texas: Top Romantic Destinations for Couples this Valentine’s Day

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 09, 2023 Travel

Coppell, TX — Love is in the air and with the world back open following the COVID-19 pandemic many couples are looking for a romantic getaway. For those love birds seeking to give the gift of travel this Valentine’s Day, AAA Texas travel advisors have released the...

AAA Texas: 2023 DFW Travel Trends and Bookings Include Small Group Tours and Luxury Trips

By Daniel Armbruster January 27, 2023 Corporate Information, Travel

Coppell, TX — Travel providers are pivoting to provide more of what consumers demand in the new post-pandemic era, including small group tours, adventure-themed outdoor trips, and luxury “bucket list” vacations, according to AAA Texas. AAA Texas travel advisors are...

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast Up Slightly, Just Shy of Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 15, 2022 Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas predicts four million Texans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a one percent increase from last year and just about 95% of pre-pandemic volumes. On a national scale, AAA estimates 54.6 million people will...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Down 32% from Record Summer Highs; Texas has Lowest Statewide Average in US

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 08, 2022 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.21 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 13 cents less than on this day last week and is 39 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Drop Slightly as 2.8 Million Texans Plan to Drive This Memorial Day Weekend

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 26, 2022 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $4.26 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is three cents less than on this day last week and is $1.53 more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Pandemic Prompts More Americans to Consider Travel Insurance

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 21, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Travel

Coppell, TX — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Americans’ travel plans. How they plan—and protect—those trips has also changed. According to a recent AAA Travel survey, more than half (55%) of American adults are planning a vacation of at least one...

AAA Texas: U.S. Gasoline Demand Jumps from Last Week as Statewide Gas Price Average Up One Penny

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber August 05, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.84 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more than from this day last week and is 98 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas: What Happens When Your Road Trip Goes Awry?

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 30, 2021 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Nothing says summer like a road trip, but even the best laid plans can hit a few bumps in the road. With AAA Texas anticipating a record 3.3 million Texans to travel by car for their Independence Day getaway, there is no doubt some travelers will run...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average 87 Cents Higher Year-to-Year as Summer Travel Soars

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 24, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.75 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent less than on this day last week and is 87 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Independence Day Travel to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels, Setting New All-Time High for Lone Star State Travel Volume

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 22, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — The greatest number of Texans on record, approximately 3.7 million total, are expected to travel during the Independence Day holiday weekend (July 1–5), according to travel forecast data from AAA Texas. A closer look at the travel forecast, which AAA...