Tag: AAA
NYC Fleet Holds Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum
November 19, 2018. Andrew Sheldon
Annual event aims to continue to improve fleet safety.
Key Things to Know About Tipping on Cruise Vacations
November 19, 2018. Maddy Osman
Keep these tips on tipping in your back pocket for all your cruise vacations.
Take a Trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
November 18, 2018. Marisa Perjatel
Experience J.K. Rowling’s remarkable world in real life.
Guide to Yosemite National Park
November 18, 2018. Pamela Hunt
For your next wilderness adventure, check out our Yosemite National Park travel guide.
How to Survive a Road Trip With Kids
November 17, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Learn how to limit the real distractions that come with a weekend getaway or road trip with kids and make the experience fun for all.
AAA Four Diamond Hotels in Boston
November 17, 2018. John McHugh
Looking for a place to stay in Beantown? These are some of the best AAA Four Diamond Rated hotels in Boston.
Member Thinks Back on His 1940 Ford Convertible
November 15, 2018. AAA Staff
“My first car (in the early ’50s) was a 1940 Ford convertible. My brother gave it to me when he went into the Navy. I loved the car and had few dates in high school as I spent all my money on repairing, souping up and customizing it. It was a dark green, eight-cylinder, 100-horsepower…
Ryan Serhant Fondly Remembers His Ford Taurus
November 15, 2018. AAA Staff
This New York City real estate mogul is best known as one of the stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York.” Since the show’s premiere in 2012, Serhant and his team have sold billions of dollars of real estate. His success led to his own spinoff, “Sell It Like Serhant,” which debuted in April….
Tow Driver Saves Lives
November 15, 2018. Andrew Sheldon
May 17 started out like any other day in Mike Benson’s life. The owner of Powder Mill Towing & Auto Repair in Parsippany, N.J., was towing a car to Pennsylvania. But as he drove through the Mount Olive section of Interstate 80, everything changed. In front of him, a bus taking fifth-graders on a field…
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Is One of the Best in Its Class
November 15, 2018. John Paul
The 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback isn’t exactly new; it’s a re-imagined version of the Toyota iM that was once the Scion iM. This Corolla hatchback is powered by a new 168-horsepower 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. Performance from the 168-horsepower engine was pretty good, not exactly sporty but more than enough power for any driving conditions….
Ram 1500 is Powerful, Yet Quiet and Comfortable
November 15, 2018. John Paul
The Ram 1500 pickup truck has been completely updated for 2019. There are a total of 29 different configurations of the Ram 1500 pickup. My road test was in the two-wheel-drive Ram 1500 Big Horn Sport Quad Cab with the 5.7 liter mild-hybrid V-8 engine. The 5.7-liter V-8 provided plenty of power. The ride was…
Walt Disney World Resorts Have Something for Anyone on Any Budget
November 15, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
There are many perks to staying at a Walt Disney World resort. Guests staying in the Orlando park have access to the Disney Dining Plan, free transportation, Extra Magic Hours and more. And because of the wide price ranges, you don’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re looking for a deal or dreaming of…
Here’s to Stress-Free Holidays
November 15, 2018. Christina Elston
As you’re planning your holiday travel, how about planning not to be stressed? The key to staying chill during this most-traveled season is a solid routine that starts a year in advance, according to stress-reduction expert Kimberly Palm, aka the Stress-Free Travel Diva. So, during this year’s holiday gathering, start planning – and booking transportation…
Cassettes are Fast Forwarding Back Into Our Lives
November 15, 2018. Rebecca Galib
There’s nothing like a jam session in your car to some great tunes. Remember popping your favorite cassette tape into the stereo? Cassettes, successors to eight-track tapes, once dominated the car music scene. Now our speakers are ruled by the digital domain of Bluetooth stereos and Apple CarPlay. But fear not, nostalgia fans: cassette tapes…
Removing Hazards Around Your Home
November 15, 2018. Susan Kreimer
Getting older doesn’t have to result in giving up familiar surroundings. Aging safely in your own home may be a distinct possibility. “We have more control than we think” over our immediate environment, said Dr. Alexis Eastman, a geriatrician in the Institute on Aging at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health…
AAA Employees Help During Crisis
November 15, 2018. Dana Laverty
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 those…
To a New Year and New Beginnings
November 15, 2018. John Galvin
As we approach the end of the year at AAA Northeast, we also approach the end of an era. For the last several years, we’ve mailed you the Your AAA newspaper you hold in your hand. We’re excited to say that starting in January, you’ll have a new 44-page glossy magazine delivered to your door…
Cruise Line Differences: Ocean Cruise Rooms vs. River Cruise Rooms
November 15, 2018. Kim Foley MacKinnon
We compare and contrast ocean and river cruise accommodations.
Long-Term Care Insurance May Help You Rest Easy in Your Golden Years
November 14, 2018. Paul Grimaldi
How to decide if long-term care insurance should be part of your financial plan.
Do You Need Adventure Travel Insurance?
November 13, 2018. AAA Staff
You may be surprised by what adventure travel insurance covers (or doesn’t).