Tag: AAA

Technology

Create Share-Worthy Vacation Videos With Your Phone

March 15, 2018. Vanessa Young

From finding the perfect lighting to using editing software, follow these tips to capture high-quality travel videos with your mobile device.

Cars & Trucks

Curb Cellphone Use to Keep Our Roadways Safe

March 14, 2018. John Galvin

Many years ago, I got my first cellphone. It was larger than the one I have today, and I could only make phone calls on it. Fast-forward to 2018, and cellphones are mini-computers that allow you to talk, text, watch shows, listen to podcasts and buy your favorite products. However, cellphones are also devices that…

Cars & Trucks

Massachusetts RMV Opens at AAA Boston

March 14, 2018. AAA Staff

Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito recently celebrated the launch of Registry of Motor Vehicles services at the AAA Boston branch, along with representatives of AAA Northeast, the state Department of Transportation and the state Registry of Motor Vehicles. The event capped off an effort between the RMV and AAA to provide registry…

Cars & Trucks

Member Reminisces About His 1921 Model T

March 14, 2018. AAA Staff

Back in 1949, when I was 13 years old, my grandfather had a 1921 Ford Model T, which I could have with my father’s permission. He gave in after I agreed to keep it off the hayfields. When it was delivered, I asked my father to teach me how to drive it. He just started…

North American Tours

Surprising Savannah Has Much to Discover

March 14, 2018. AAA Staff

Savannah is ready to surprise you. Tourists planning to visit Georgia’s oldest city may expect to walk beneath haunting Spanish moss or check out charming city squares. But did you know the city has a bustling, family-friendly waterfront? Here are a few options for enjoying this Southern gem that you might not have known about. Budget Stay:…

Cars & Trucks

The Legendary Ford Mustang: 1964 and Today

March 12, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Few vehicles are as iconic as the Ford Mustang. See how today’s version compares to the original.

Homeowner's Insurance

42 Home Improvement Projects: And How to Protect Your Biggest Investment

March 05, 2018. AAA Staff

Learn fun DIY renovation projects and how to protect your biggest investment – your home – with this free guide from Your AAA.

European Tours

64 Must-See Sights in Europe: And How to Book the Ultimate European Vacation

March 05, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Inspire your next European vacation with this free guide to the best attractions in Europe. Click here for helpful travel tips and videos, too!

Home & Life

Stay Hip to Today’s Home Improvement Trends

March 02, 2018. AAA Staff

What’s hot in home remodeling.

Homeowner's Insurance

42 Home Improvement Projects

March 01, 2018. AAA Staff

Crush your next home improvement project – and get a little renovation inspiration – with this free guide from Your AAA.

European Tours

64 Must-See Sights in Europe

March 01, 2018. AAA Staff

Inspire your next European vacation with this guide to the best attractions in Europe. Click here for helpful travel tips and videos, too!

National Parks

Seven of the Most Scenic Spots in US National Parks

February 23, 2018. Pamela Hunt

U.S. national parks boast some of the most picturesque locations in the world. Here are a few you can’t miss.

North American Tours

Exploring the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Northwest by Rail

February 23, 2018. Vanessa Young

Your guide to an unforgettable railroad adventure among mountain peaks and pristine coastlines.

Home

When to Replace Your Central AC System

February 23, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

Central air not cooling? Here’s how to know when it’s time to replace your central air conditioning system.

Road Trips

AAA is a Driving Force for America’s Roads

February 21, 2018. Jill Schensul

AAA is pretty much synonymous with American roads. No surprise, then, that AAA was a driving force behind the America’s Byways program. As a pioneer of scenic routes, AAA introduced maps that highlighted these roads in 1983. It was also at the forefront of the movement to address America’s crumbling roadway system, and save the…

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Cars & Trucks

AAA Leads Teen Driving Safety Efforts

February 21, 2018. John Galvin

Helping teens learn to drive safely is one of the most important missions we have at AAA. Why? Because motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. At AAA, our commitment to helping teens drive safely dates to the 1940s. That was the start of our successful driver training…

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What’s New in Interior Design: The 1970s

February 14, 2018. Cassandra Raposo

Picture it: You come home to find Dad watching TV in the living room, flipping between “MASH” and the latest Watergate report on the evening news. You hear the soulful sound of Marvin Gaye on the radio and follow it to find Mom making Jiffy Pop in her avocado-green kitchen, counters and appliances alike splashed…

Travel

Put Some Spring in Your Steps

February 14, 2018. Christina Elston

You might cover hundreds of miles on your next vacation or business trip, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy to reach the 10,000 steps a day that experts recommend for good health. There are ways, however, to tuck them in. “Every minute counts. Every step counts,” says Heidi Simon of America Walks, a…

Cars & Trucks

New AAA Senior Driving Study Coming Down the Pike

February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will soon release new information on the driving habits of older drivers. The research is the second phase of the foundation’s groundbreaking senior driver study, the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers project, or LongROAD for short. The multiyear project, which began in 2015, has resulted in the largest and…

Health & Fitness

Spring Into Shape With Outdoor Chores

February 14, 2018. Cassandra Raposo

This spring, take advantage of the time you’ll already be spending outside and burn more calories by turning your outdoor chores into workouts.