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
How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Vision is a precious asset. Take care of your eyes with these simple tips.
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!