Our last issue told you of a report that Auto Club travel discounts are much better than corporate rates. Having tried it for several months, and gotten feedback from other travelers, we can confirm that the savings is large enough often enough that you should always ask. We have improved on corporate, AARP and even "convention special" hotel and airline rates, just by mentioning those three magic letters (or one magic letter 3 times, if you prefer). If you travel, AAA membership pays for itself almost instantly.