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Road Trips

8 Hours in Omaha

November 21, 2018. Andrew G. Rosen

Even in a short amount of time, there are plenty of cool things to see and do in Omaha.

Roadside Services

When Was the Last Time You Checked Your Headlights?

November 20, 2018. Nicole Wakelin

Donā€™t wait until a bulb burns out. Keep safe by staying on top of headlight maintenance.

Ocean Cruises

Cruise Ship Jobs: What Happens Behind the Scenes on a Cruise Ship

November 20, 2018. Maddy Osman

Hereā€™s what you need to know about cruise ship jobs, and the people who ensure a smooth cruise.

North American Tours

Explore the Majesty of The Rockies on a Canada and USA Trip

November 20, 2018. AAA Staff

This Canada and USA trip is the perfect way to see Vancouver, Victoria, Banff, Sun Peaks and the vast glaciers of Alaska.

North American Tours

The Top 10 Things to Do in Savannah, Ga.

November 20, 2018. Jill Fergus

If your upcoming travel itinerary is to take a trip to one of the Southā€™s prettiest cities, read on.

AAA

NYC Fleet Holds Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum

November 19, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

Annual event aims to continue to improve fleet safety.

Ocean Cruises

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.

Theme Park Vacations

Take a Trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

November 18, 2018. Marisa Perjatel

Experience J.K. Rowlingā€™s remarkable world in real life.

National Parks

Guide to Yosemite National Park

November 18, 2018. Pamela Hunt

For your next wilderness adventure, check out our Yosemite National Park travel guide.

Road Trips

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.

Hotels & Resorts

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.

Cars & Trucks

Member Thinks Back on His 1940 Ford Convertible

November 15, 2018. AAA Staff

ā€œMy first car (in the early ā€™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…

Cars & Trucks

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 Bravoā€™s ā€œMillion Dollar Listing New York.ā€ Since the showā€™s premiere in 2012, Serhant and his team have sold billions of dollars of real estate. His success led to his own spinoff, ā€œSell It Like Serhant,ā€ which debuted in April….

AAA

Tow Driver Saves Lives

November 15, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

May 17 started out like any other day in Mike Bensonā€™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…

Cars & Trucks

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Is One of the Best in Its Class

November 15, 2018. John Paul

The 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback isnā€™t exactly new; itā€™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….

Cars & Trucks

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…

Theme Park Vacations

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 donā€™t have to break the bank. Whether youā€™re looking for a deal or dreaming of…

Health & Fitness

Here’s to Stress-Free Holidays

November 15, 2018. Christina Elston

As youā€™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 yearā€™s holiday gathering, start planning ā€“ and booking transportation…

Technology

Cassettes are Fast Forwarding Back Into Our Lives

November 15, 2018. Rebecca Galib

Thereā€™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…

Home

Removing Hazards Around Your Home

November 15, 2018. Susan Kreimer

Getting older doesnā€™t have to result in giving up familiar surroundings. Aging safely in your own home may be a distinct possibility. ā€œWe have more control than we thinkā€ 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…