About the Author

Marisa Perjatel
Marisa is the content manager for AAA Northeast. She’s been writing and editing for more than a decade, including eight years at AAA. You can say she’s Your AAA Network’s biggest fan. Here, she’s covered everything from insurance to the region’s top restaurants. A native Long Islander, she’s always in search of fun new day trips and drives in and around New York, often guided by the next best place to eat.
Articles by Marisa Perjatel
Easy Pantry Meals From Around the Globe
Travel the world from your kitchen with these internationally inspired dishes made from items you have on hand.
9 NYC Tours: Sightseeing, Pizza and More!
New Yorker or not, there’s always something new to learn on one of the city’s many tours.
Diamond Dish: The Russian Tea Room
Settle into one of the famous red booths at the Russian Tea Room and enjoy Russian traditions.
Coloring Car Pages for Kids
Keep little ones entertained with these coloring pages for kids from AAA.
Cook Up an Adventure on a Northeast Culinary Vacation
Love cooking or just love to eat? These nearby culinary vacations will leave you full – heart, mind and stomach.
Five of the Most Haunted Hotels in New Orleans
These AAA Diamond Rated establishments are also considered some of the most haunted hotels in New Orleans.
Weird Things to Do in NYC & Nearby
Weird can be good! From odd museums to novel roadside stops, these attractions are unusual in the best way.
Planning the Ultimate Road Trip to Cape Cod
A road trip to Cape Cod is always a great idea. Here’s what to do during a visit to the beachy arm of Massachusetts.
Holy Guacamole!
Impress with this recipe from Besito, an upscale Mexican restaurant known for its guacamole cart.
Shine Bright Like a Diamond
AAA Northeast honors top hotels and restaurants at Four and Five Diamond Award luncheons.
Diamond Dish: OddFellows Ice Cream Co.
Come with us to NYC’s OddFellows Ice Cream Co. and you’ll be in a world of pure ice cream flavor imagination.
Travel Photography Tips for the Average Shutterbug
Follow these travel photography tips and learn how you can grab some frame-worthy shots on your next trip.
The Healthiest Fast Food Options Based on Calories
Whether you’re having fast food because of what’s in your wallet, how much time you have, your kids or (admit it) a craving, it doesn’t always mean having to commit to the subsequent heavy, greasy guilt trip that inevitably comes with it.
The Best Hotel Pools in Orlando at AAA Recommended Hotels
No matter what time of year your vacation is, Central Florida can get hot! Cool off at the best hotel pools in Orlando.
Dinner With a AAA Diamond Inspector: Behind the Scenes of a Restaurant Review
We tagged along with a AAA inspector to learn exactly what determines a AAA Diamond Rating.
Take a Trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Experience J.K. Rowling’s remarkable world in real life.
How to Cook the Perfect Steak
Grill up an amazing meal with steak cooking tips from NYC steakhouses Uncle Jack’s and Gallaghers.
Sampling Brooklyn Pizza With a Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
A Slice of Brooklyn pizza tour is a fun way to experience Brooklyn and taste some of the best pizza that the borough has to offer.
Top Amusement Park Rides in the Northeast: Classic Carousels
When it comes to amusement park rides, a spin around the merry-go-round never goes out of style. Here are the top classic carousels in the Northeast.
Frights, Bites and Scary Nights on the N.Y. Haunted History Trail
If you can’t resist a good ghost story, the Haunted History Trail of New York State is full of them. With 82 allegedly haunted hotels, restaurants, museums and other eccentric spots to explore, there’s no better time than the spooky season to try and hit as many stops as you can. They’re scattered throughout theRead More