CSAA: Many Nevadans Heading Out of State for Labor Day; Nevada Gas Prices Fall

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28 August 1997

CSAA: Many Nevadans Heading Out of State for Labor Day; Nevada Gas Prices Fall


    LAS VEGAS, Aug. 28 -- A record number of Americans will take
to the roads and air this Labor Day holiday, with many Nevadans heading out of
state.
    Nevada's gas prices are bucking a national trend by falling to $1.30 for
self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in mid-August.  This is down 3.1 cents
from mid-July, and down 15.2 cents from one year ago.  The national average is
up 3.1 cents a gallon from mid-July, according to AAA's survey.
    Las Vegas-area residents are flocking to southern California theme parks,
the Grand Canyon and southern Utah, said Michele Sinagra, touring supervisor
of AAA's Las Vegas district office.
    Many Reno-area residents will seek relief from heat by visiting coastal
areas like Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, Canada, and venturing to
Yellowstone, said Dominic Gentile, manager of AAA's Reno district office.
    Meanwhile, Californians are ranking Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe among their
top destinations for the holiday weekend, according to AAA surveys.
    A strong economy is spurring a 3 percent increase in U.S. travel over last
year's Labor Day weekend as a AAA census predicts a record 34 million
Americans traveling 100 miles or more.
    Ninety percent will go by automobile, light truck and recreational
vehicles, the survey found.  Nearly 9 percent will fly, while the remainder
will travel by bus, rail or ship.
    About 11 percent of western U.S. residents will travel, which is unchanged
from last year's AAA research.
    Families flying together are advised to arrive at the airport two hours
before departure to allow time for parking, security clearance and unexpected
delays.
    AAA offers these tips for traveling with children:

    * Involve children in planning the trip, such as destination and
restaurant selection.  The more youngsters feel part of the trip, the more
they and the parents will enjoy the trip.
    * Check with an established travel agent who can recommend specific
destinations and lodgings featuring children's activities and programs.  Ask
the agent to make reservations for you, saving you time and money.
    * Buy a few inexpensive items -- small toys, books or snacks -- to be
wrapped in brightly colored paper and given out as treats along the way.
    * Outfit children in comfortable clothing.  Airplanes and air-conditioned
cars tend to be cool, so bring a sweater or jacket for the kids.
    * Bring snacks and favorite toys appropriate for autos and air travel.
Pack a damp cloth for those inevitable spills.
    * When traveling by auto, stop every two hours for a 10-minute break.
Accompany children to restrooms and snack areas.  Before hitting the road
again, make sure everyone is buckled up and kids 12 and under are properly
belted and seated in the back.

    The AAA affiliate in northern California, Nevada and Utah serves
3.7 million members with an array of automotive, travel and insurance
services.

SOURCE  California State Automobile Association