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Does AAA membership grant theme park discounts?

Scroll down to Attractions and click on it. This lists all attractions and movie theaters with discounts, such as Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, Legoland, Knott's Berry Farm and Cinemark Theaters. The Discounts page also lists other types of discounts with a AAA membership, such as cheap cruises or flight tickets, discounted rental cars and discounts for auto repair shops in the area.

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How do you use the MTA TripPlanner to plan an NYC subway trip?

The advanced options on TripPlanner include choosing an accessible trip, minimizing the number of transfers, travel time and fare cost, and restricting the amount of walking involved in the trip. Route preferences are also available.\nTo view maps of the New York City subway, click Subway under Getting There on the MTA home page and click Maps in the pop-up window. The window also offers tips on how to ride the subway.\nThe MTA TripPlanner is located in the top-right corner of the MTA home page. At the foot of the TripPlanner search box is a link to an alternative trip planner, the 511NY Get C..

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What is the nickname of the state of Delaware?

Other nicknames for the state include "The Diamond State," which was given to the state by Thomas Jefferson; the "Blue Hen State," due to the fact that Blue Hen Cocks were carried by Revolutionary War soldiers who were from Delaware; and the "Small Wonder," due to the state's small size, beauty and contributions to the country.

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How do you hire a car in London?

Hertz has 12 locations in the London area, including downtown and at the major airports. You can pick up and drop off a rental car at the same location, such as Heathrow Airport if you're visiting from out of country, or at different locations if you're traveling through Great Britain. To receive a quote and reserve a car, enter the date and time for pick-up, and return and select the type of vehicle from the drop-down menu.\nTo compare rates on the Travelocity or Expedia websites, select the Cars tab, and enter the city, address or airport and the dates and times. Click Show Options..

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What are some good car rental companies in Barcelona?

Europcar has rental counters at both the Barcelona Airport terminals and at six locations throughout the city, as of 2015. Occasionally the company offers daily and weekly rental specials. Sixt rental counters are also available in two terminals at the airport, at the Sants Train Station and at the cruise port. Sixt rents various vehicles, including compact cars and passenger vans. Its website also usually lists various discounts.\nCar rentals tend to be less expensive if they are pre-booked before arrival. Prices between the rental firms, particularly for walk-in clients in the downtown core,..

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Where can you get a Malaysian passport renewal form?

From the Immigration Department of Malaysia's website, hover your mouse over the Public link at the top of the page, and select Downloadable Forms from the drop-down menu. Click on Passport Application Form, the first link on the page, to open the PDF form in a new tab. From there, download the form in a browser, and print the form as needed.

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Is Wales a country?

The capital of Wales is Cardiff. The population of the country speak English and Welsh. Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. Wales has its own national anthem. The name of the national anthem is "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," which means land of my fathers. Traditional food in Wales consists of a stew known as Welsh cawl and Bara Brith. Bara Brith is a fruit loaf that has tea as one of its main ingredients.

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What kinds of trucks does U-Haul rent?

U-Haul recommends a 17-foot truck for moving the contents of a house up to two bedrooms and a 20-foot truck for a home between two- and three-bedrooms in size. A 24-foot truck is recommended for moving the contents of a three- or four-bedroom home, and a 26-foot truck is recommended for moving the contents of larger homes.\nU-Haul trucks feature low decks and wide ramps for easy loading, and a space above the cab of the truck to keep fragile items separated from the other cargo. All U-Haul trucks feature a gentle ride suspension system to cushion the ride and rub rails on the insides of moving..

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What countries make up the Baltic states?

These countries are considered Baltic states because they all have coastlines along the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The Latvian and Lithuanian languages are part of the Baltic language group. As of 2014, the three countries are home to over 6.2 million people. The countries contain a total area of 67,523 square miles, giving the region a total density of 102.4 people per square mile.\nAs of 2014, the largest city in the Baltic states is the Latvian capital of Riga, which has a population of 643,368 people. Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is the second-largest city in the region, home t..

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What are some facts about the Grand Canyon of Arizona?

Although the Grand Canyon is one of the most famous and spectacular of its kind in the world, it comes in second for depth and length to the Tsangpo Grand Canyon in the Himalayas. The Tsangpo is 308 miles long to the Grand Canyon's 277 miles, and its depth at 17,567 feet is more than twice that of the Grand Canyon's 7,800-foot depth. As for width, the Capertee Valley in Australia is just feet wider than the Grand Canyon's maximum 18-mile width.\nThe Grand Canyon has a fascinating and mysterious history. Although geologists agree that the Colorado River had something to do with i..

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