AAA Offers Spring Travel Tips

Advice on staying safe and planning trips during the busy spring break season.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 12:21am

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AAA's Public Affairs Manager Laurie Weaver-Hawkins provided several tips for travelers planning spring break trips, including booking through a trusted travel agent, choosing hotels in city centers for safety, making copies of important documents, and regularly checking in with people at home.

Why it matters

Spring break is a popular time for college students and families to travel, so AAA's travel safety advice can help ensure people have a safe and enjoyable trip.

The details

Weaver-Hawkins recommended booking trips through a trusted travel agent, as theft is a major concern when traveling internationally. She advised purchasing bags and backpacks with steel mesh in the straps to prevent theft. Weaver-Hawkins also suggested booking hotels closer to city centers, as they tend to be safer than hotels on the outskirts. Additionally, she recommended making copies of passports and other important documents and keeping them separate from the originals, as well as regularly checking in with people at home to let them know you are safe.

  • Spring break is a popular travel time for college students and families.

The players

Laurie Weaver-Hawkins

Public Affairs Manager at AAA.

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What they’re saying

“I also tell people if you haven't booked your hotel yet, book something closer to the city center. A lot of people think that they should book on the outskirts of the city because they think it's going to be safer but actually hotels, resorts are typically safer in these city centers.”

— Laurie Weaver-Hawkins, Public Affairs Manager

The takeaway

AAA's travel safety tips can help spring break travelers avoid common issues like theft and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable trip, whether they are college students or families.