Tag: green
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…
What’s Trending: Exciting New Technology for Travel, Cars and More
December 29, 2017. AAA Staff
Technology gets cooler and more advanced each and every day. Get the scoop on the latest high-tech accessories for travel, cars and your home.
DIY Paint Decorating Ideas
December 26, 2017. Ashley Richardson
Home decor doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. See the difference a fresh coat could make with these paint decorating ideas.
Walt Disney World Adds Stellar New Attractions in 2018
December 21, 2017. Kimberley Edgar
Disney asked for filmmaker James Cameron’s fictional exoplanetary moon, its floating mountains, alien wildlife and bioluminescent plants – and got it. No longer 4.37 light-years away in Alpha Centauri, Pandora – the World of Avatar descended from deep space to open last May at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, in Orlando, Fla. This whole new out-of-this…
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…
Awe-Inspiring Ireland
October 01, 2017. Erik Trinidad
To someone unfamiliar with the depths of Irish culture, images of shamrocks and leprechauns and pints of green beer on St. Patrick’s Day might spring to mind. At least that was my experience before visiting Ireland. Anyone who’s traveled to the Emerald Isle knows that its centuries-old culture goes far deeper than the American collegiate…
Fall Color Flourishes in Greece
September 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Greece is renowned for its sunshine, with most travelers choosing to visit in spring or summer to bask in the glorious rays while taking in the culture and immersing themselves in the history surrounding them at every turn. It should come as no surprise that travelers leave immensely satisfied, simply because Greece has it all:…
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…
College Road Trips: Places to See on Your College Search
August 01, 2017. Kim Foley MacKinnon
There’s hardly a parent with a teenager contemplating college that hasn’t hit the road to visit potential schools. From simple afternoon visits to more complicated college road trips, it’s wise to book some noncollege-oriented activities to offset some of the pressure. After all, when both you and your child are deciding their future for the…
Save & Splurge: Saratoga Springs
July 31, 2017. Craig Idlebrook
Saratoga Springs is a city that has reinvented itself many times throughout history. Since before Colonial settlers arrived to this New York city, its mineral springs have drawn visitors for the water’s reportedly restorative properties. Then it became known as a hotbed of gambling and horseracing. In the time since, Saratoga Springs has once again…
Impress With Recipes From AAA Diamond Rated Restaurants
July 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
Concoct expertly crafted dishes in your home with the help of AAA Diamond Rated restaurants. These recipes will ensure you three courses of fancy summer fare. 1. A fresh start Start sophisticated with the Champagne mango salad created by chef Jean Georges Vongerichten for his AAA Five Diamond Rated, self-titled restaurant in New York City….
Make Delicious Smoothies 3 Ways
April 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
For a healthy snack, try blending up one of these satisfying smoothies. Green: Pineapple green smoothie This lean, green healthy snack packs in nutrients and flavor. EatingWell.com created this smoothie with almond milk, pineapple, banana, chia seeds, Greek yogurt and baby spinach. The result – a tasty drink full of essentials like protein and fiber….
Gardening Resources to Help Boost Your Blooms
April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty
Spring is here! In the Northeast, many of us just can’t wait to get our hands in the dirt and play in the garden. Whether you’re the kind of gardener who starts with seeds or you just dabble in the occasional potted plant, we’ve got great gardening resources to help you cultivate your green thumb…