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AAA
AAA, or American Automobile Association, offers travel planning, roadside help, and discounts for U.S. travelers.
Bespoke tour
A bespoke tour is a fully customized travel experience designed around a traveler’s specific interests and schedule.
Base
Base means a main location used as a starting point for trips, often chosen for convenience and access.
AMEX
AMEX, short for American Express, offers credit cards and travel rewards widely used for booking and travel perks.
American plan
An American Plan includes three daily meals in the room rate, common at resorts and full-service hotels.
Air-Sea
Air-sea describes packages that combine flights and cruises, offering convenient, all-in-one travel options.
Air/Sea
Air/sea describes packages that combine flights and cruises, offering convenient, all-in-one travel arrangements.
AIO variables
AIO variables – Activities, Interests, and Opinions – help identify traveler lifestyles and motivations for personalized travel marketing.
Agent
An agent is a travel professional who books flights, hotels, and tours, helping travelers plan their trips efficiently.
After-departure charge
An after-departure charge is a fee added after checkout for extra costs such as minibar use or damages.
Affinity group
An affinity card is linked to a travel brand or program, offering rewards or points for every purchase made.
Affinity Card
An affinity card is linked to a travel brand or program, offering rewards or points for every purchase made.
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