Explore AAA Travel
Get to know the professionals working behind the scenes and in the field to provide information and insight you can trust. Check out our inspector and travel editor photos and bios for a glimpse of their extensive industry and travel experience and diverse interests. Since we can't reveal our inspectors' names and faces, they're identified by numbers.
AAA's 62 million members book more than 31% of all paid room nights in North America, and they rely on our assurance that every Diamond-designated property has met our standards for guest quality, cleanliness and condition.
For more than 80 years, our team of professional inspectors have conducted unannounced, independent, in-person property inspections across 26,000 hotel properties in North America.
Noteworthy by meeting the industry-leading standards of AAA inspections. Great for: Budget-friendly short stays
Comprehensive amenities style and comfort level. Great for: Family travel
Upscale style and amenities with the right touch of service. Great for: A romantic getaway
World-class luxury, amenities and indulgence for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Great for: The ultimate in relaxation
Restaurants must pass an on-site evaluation with 13 minimum requirements to be approved as a Diamond property. There are 57 elements included in the score that determines a property’s Diamond level.
Noteworthy by meeting the industry-leading standards of AAA inspections.
Trendy food skillfully presented in a remarkable setting.
Distinctive fine dining, well-serviced amid upscale ambience.
Leading-edge cuisine, ingredients and preparation with extraordinary service and surroundings.
Discover the rich insight AAA’s professional inspectors offer travelers – from details on room, bath and public areas to special badges for exceptional offerings. Check out the Inspector Notes and traveler reviews for insider views on factors that define the way you travel.
Enjoy a peek behind the curtain to see what it’s like to be a AAA inspector. Read their fascinating bios and tweets … find out which properties impress even these picky travelers … follow along on actual inspections … and hear why hotel and restaurant managers value the Diamonds and AAA/CAA members.
As a AAA member, you'll save even more. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits.
