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
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.
Where to Stay: The Top Hotels in Chicago
If the Windy City is on your list of places to go, we’ve provided a selection of some of the top hotels in Chicago to help you plan your stay.
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
How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Vision is a precious asset. Take care of your eyes with these simple tips.
Where to Stay: Las Vegas Hotels
In Sin City, you can bet on nothing less than the biggest, brightest and best of everything. And these top Las Vegas hotels are no exception.
4 Must-Visit NYC Food Markets
The Big Apple is a haven for great culinary destinations. Cooks and food lovers will happily get lost in these markets.
10 Signature Boston Foods and Eateries
Boston food is about much more than beans. Like any city, there is a melting pot of different cuisines and restaurant styles available. But the best food in Boston, naturally, flaunts a New England stamp. Try some of these 10 city-defining foods during your next visit.
8 Reasons Why River Cruises Are Awesome
River cruises are one vacation you won’t feel like you need a vacation from when you return. Learn more about what makes them so ideal.
Finding a Good Restaurant Just Got a Lot Easier
More than 31K AAA Diamond Rated restaurants are now just a command away on Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
The Tastiest Nearby Food Destinations
For a quick and delicious escape, these nearby food trips are worth going the distance for.
A Taste of the Suite Life for Lucky New York Yankees Fan and Friends
For the grand prize winner of the AAA Game Day Sweepstakes, the Aug. 11 New York Yankees game was one for the books.
Save & Splurge: Westchester
Close enough to feel the energy of NYC, yet far enough away to appreciate the quiet, Westchester delivers a New York experience with an appeal that’s all its own.
7 Tips on Theme Park Character Etiquette
To get the most out of theme park character experiences, mind your manners.
AAA Northeast Celebrates 2018 Five Diamond Awards
The hotels and restaurants that receive AAA’s Five Diamond Award meet the highest standards of AAA’s rigorous rating system, representing the best of the best in hospitality.
Parking in NYC: Everything You Need to Know
If you can park here, you can park anywhere!