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VIA is a bimonthly travel magazine for AAA members in Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, Oregon, and southern Idaho.

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How to use VIA Online:

Use the search box to help you locate travel information. On the Events page, in the right-hand column, you can also search by Event, Interest, Place, and Date.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find past travel articles in VIA?
How can I submit an event to the VIA events calendar? Is there a fee? What are the submission deadlines?
How often is the Web site updated?
Can I write a travel story for you? Will you print my travel photos?
Whom can I contact to help me make travel plans and reservations?
Does VIA only cover hotels, restaurants, and attractions that are AAA-approved?
Can I place an advertisement in VIA?
How can I join AAA?
I'm a AAA member but don't receive VIA.
I didn't receive my latest issue of VIA. How can I get a copy?
How can I change my address?
I get multiple copies of VIA delivered to my house. How can I receive only one magazine?
How can I cancel my subscription to VIA?
How can I complain about products or services advertised in VIA?
How can I respond to an article in the magazine or tell you about an error in your magazine or on the site?
Why did you change your name from Motorland to VIA?


Q How can I find past travel articles in VIA?

A Our Web site has articles dating back to January/February 1996. If you're looking for an earlier issue or article, call (415) 565-2451. Please note that not all articles that appear in the print version of VIA are on www.viamagazine.com. Also, some articles that become outdated may also be dropped from the site.


Q How can I submit an event to the VIA events calendar? Is there a fee? What are the submission deadlines?

A The submission of events to VIA is free for everyone. The easiest way to be considered for inclusion in the events calendar is to use our online events submission form. Events and press releases can also be mailed to:

Events Editor
VIA Magazine
100 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102

Information may also be faxed to (415) 863-4726.

The submission deadline for consideration for VIA Online is 30 days before the first day of the event. Deadlines for consideration for VIA magazine are as follows:

Issue Deadline
January/February
March/April
May/June
July/August
September/October
November/December
October 1
December 1
February 1
April 1
June 1
August 1


Q How often is the Web site updated?

A Our content rotates on a weekly basis. Events are added and updated daily.


Q Can I write a travel story for you? Will you print my travel photos?

A As a professional magazine, we're looking for submissions from professional journalists. If you fall into that category, please request our submission guidelines by calling (415) 565-2451 or sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

VIA Magazine
100 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102

Professional photographers can send a portfolio to:

Art Director, VIA Magazine
100 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102.


Q Whom can I contact to help me make travel plans and reservations?

A AAA Members can make reservations for plane tickets, hotel rooms, and rental cars by using our online reservation service at aaa.com. Reservations and travel plans can also be made by calling (800) 272-2155 or visiting your nearest AAA travel agency.


Q Does VIA only cover hotels, restaurants, and attractions that are AAA-approved?

A No. Our research is done independently of AAA lodging and dining inspections. That said, a good restaurant is a good restaurant, and often the places we recommend are also recommended in AAA TourBooks.


Q Can I place an advertisement in VIA?

A You'll find all the information you need by calling (800) 468-7563.


Q How can I join AAA?

A There are three ways to sign up for AAA membership: by visiting our online membership sign-up page (aaa.com), by calling (800) JOIN-AAA (565-6222) , or by visiting your local AAA office.


Q I'm a AAA member but don't receive VIA.

A If you live outside our circulation area (Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and southern Idaho), you receive a different AAA publication. If you do live within our circulation area and are not receiving the magazine, please contact our AAA membership department at (800) 922-8228.


Q I didn't receive my latest issue of VIA. How can I get a copy?

A Please call us at (415) 565-2451.


Q How can I change my address?

A You can change your address by calling our membership department at (800) 922-8228. Please allow four weeks for the change to take effect for VIA.


Q I get multiple copies of VIA delivered to my house. How can I receive only one magazine?

A Please call the AAA membership department at (800) 922-8228. Or mail in the labels from each of the magazines to:

Membership
100 Van Ness Ave., 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102


Q How can I cancel my subscription to VIA?

A You can call our membership department at (800) 922-8228. Please allow four weeks for your request to be processed.


Q How can I complain about products or services advertised in VIA?

A Complaints should be directed to the VIA advertising department at (415) 565-2454.


Q How can I respond to an article in the magazine or tell you about an error in your magazine or on the site?

A If you have comments, or if you've found something that's incorrect in the magazine or the site, please email us at viamail@csaa.com or send a letter to:

VIA Magazine
100 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102

Technical problems with the site should be directed to
support@csaa.com.


Q Why did you change your name from Motorland to VIA?

A As our magazine evolved beyond its car-oriented roots, the title Motorland became outdated. As one reader put it: "I picture this guy in a 1932 Oldsmobile with an open top, goggles, and a white cap wearing a duster."

We wanted a name that suggested today's kind of travel-by jet plane and cruise ship, by walking shoe and ten-speed, by rickshaw and dugout canoe, as well as by car. We came up with VIA (pronounced VEE-uh), which means "the way" or "by way of"—a perfect fit for a magazine that is "the way" to learn more about travel.

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