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Dana Laverty
Dana is the copy editor and social media guru for Your AAA. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island (go Rams!) with a degree in journalism. She loves embarrassing her preteen daughter, reading, writing, hiking and kickboxing. Fun fact: She once broke her arm at a roller derby clinic.
Articles by Dana Laverty
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, Earns AAA Five Diamond Designation
The city’s newest luxury hotel also received accolades for its cleanliness and superb views.
Larger-Than-Life Van Gogh Exhibits Visiting Boston, New York
Ever wondered how you could jump inside of a Van Gogh painting? Two immersive Van Gogh exhibits are coming to the Northeast this year – and we’ve got all the details: Haystacks, starry nights and sidewalk cafes as you’ve never seen them before.
Old (World) Meets New
Satisfy your wanderlust with these five U.S. destinations with European flair.
Modern Metropolis
Come to Toronto for the history and sights, stay for the friendly folks, urban sensibilities and multicultural delights.
Mask Mandates in Effect for Most U.S. Interstate Travel
President Joe Biden’s executive orders also require negative COVID-19 tests for U.S.-bound international airline passengers.
Icehotel Sweden Opens for Its (Chilly) 30th Season
Through April 11, Icehotel Sweden is offering up 18 specially designed Art Suites, where you can spend the night surrounded by ice art.
Charting a New Course
As 2020 comes to an end, the return of travel is something many Americans are looking forward to.
Perfect Pairings: Great Northeast Cideries
Couple your fall explorations with a visit to one of our favorite local cider makers.
5 Northeast Walks With Incredible Views
A good walk is balm for the soul … and all the more better if there’s a beautiful view.
Editors’ Picks: Quarantine Edition
What Your AAA editors are streaming, watching, listening to (and eating!)
New AAA Diamond Program Revealed
AAA is unveiling a transformed, contemporized version of its highly acclaimed AAA Diamond Program.
The Australia Fires: How You Can Help
Here are some ways you can help the animals, people and front-line responders of the devastating Australia fires.
AAA Northeast Members Love to Go Cruising
Cruising is hotter than ever, and right now is the best time to take advantage of sweet seaside deals and packages.
Discovering – and Rediscovering – the Providence Food Scene
A lifelong Rhode Islander has the time of her taste buds exploring Providence eateries old and new.
What Does SPF Mean?
Safeguard your skin this summer with these SPF basics.
Two Northeast Restaurants Earn AAA Five Diamonds for First Time
Coast, in Westerly, R.I., and New York City’s Atera join just 65 other eateries in earning the exclusive Five Diamond award for 2019. This is the first time that both restaurants have received the unique distinction.
Providence Restaurants Worth the Drive
Rhode Island’s capital city is home to a rich food culture and cutting-edge eateries.
The Swankiest Hotel Pools in the Northeast
Chill out at the coolest urban pools. From just outside Fenway in Boston to the hippest borough in NYC, find the poolside oasis you’ve been dreaming of at one of these nearby AAA Diamond Rated Hotels.
AAA Employees Help During Crisis
The young family standing in front of Darlene Ford, branch manager of the AAA Tewksbury location, had nothing. No diapers for their baby. No wallet or pocketbook. No house. They fled their home during the Sept. 13 gas explosions, and were now facing Darlene at an Elks Lodge serving as a resource center for thoseRead More
The Best Travel Tech For Trips, Treks and Hitting The Road
Travel gadgets make every trip better. Here are some of the best travel tech and new technology products for your next vacation.