Tag: educational
A European Vacation off the Beaten Path
May 29, 2018. AAA Staff
Take your European vacation by river cruise, train or car for a more authentic adventure.
R.I. Ban on Hand-Held Devices Now in Effect
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Drivers talking on hand-held phones in Rhode Island can be ticketed by police and fined up to a $100.
Experience the Magic of the 1960s and Woodstock at Bethel Woods
May 12, 2018. Pamela Hunt
The site of the Woodstock music festival is still groovy as ever.
10 Things We Love in Raleigh, N.C.
January 15, 2018. Kim Foley MacKinnon
North Carolina’s capital city is a delight to visit, with a compact downtown, thriving restaurant scene, exploding craft brewery industry and several free museums and green spaces. The walkable city is bursting with energy, and it can be fun to time your visit with one of the city’s many festivals. 1. The North Carolina Museum…
Rhode Island Legislators, Police Officers Lauded for Traffic Safety Efforts
December 18, 2017. AAA Staff
A single organization cannot improve traffic safety by itself. It takes the commitment of many stakeholders statewide, including traffic safety advocates, police officers, lawmakers and others. In November, AAA Northeast celebrated those efforts during the club’s annual AAA Community Traffic Safety Awards luncheon in Providence. Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and House of Representatives…
Save & Splurge: Raleigh, N.C.
November 01, 2017. Kim Foley MacKinnon
Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital city, is a delight to visit, with a compact downtown, thriving restaurant scene, exploding craft brewery industry, and several free museums and green spaces. The walkable city is bursting with energy, and it can be fun to time your visit with one of the city’s many festivals. Make sure to check…
A Little Car Maintenance Goes a Long Way
October 18, 2017. Mark Shaw
AAA estimates that Americans spend an average of 17,600 minutes driving each year. That translates into more than 293 hours, or just over 12 full days of driving time. That’s a lot of work for both car and driver. What could possibly go wrong? We know the dangers when drivers are impaired, drowsy or distracted….
Fun Places to Visit in the Northeast
August 15, 2017. AAA Staff
The Northeast is packed with amazing destinations and towns within driving distance of both New York and Boston. This guide will hit the 202 best drive trips within two hours of those great cities. From the tip of Long Island to the curved arm of Cape Cod, to the coastal gems in Maine, including Acadia…
10 Ways to Supplement Your Child’s Education
July 31, 2017. Dana Laverty
How to supplement your curious child’s education at home – and have fun at the same time.
10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
July 31, 2017. Christina Elston
The parent-teacher conference is a rare opportunity to sit down for one-on-one time with your child’s teacher. They are a chance for a two-way discussion of your child’s progress that goes far beyond test scores and report cards. They also offer an opportunity to establish a partnership with the teacher so that you can work…
Travel Europe by River Cruise, Train or Car
June 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Backpacking is probably one of the most creative ways to see Europe, but it’s not the only way to explore the continent off-the-beaten path. Consider these modes of travel if you’re looking for a different perspective of Europe. River Cruising It’s easy to see why river cruising’s popularity is on the rise. Guests on these…