Tag: music

Cars & Trucks

Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving

June 21, 2018. John Galvin

Summer is finally here in the Northeast, and many of us will be jumping in the car and taking road trips near and far. During this time, you’re bound to experience more drivers on the road than any other time of year. If you’re like me, you’re also noticing the increasing number of drivers who…

Savings

Entertainment Budget Basics

June 09, 2018. Robert Yaniz Jr

Set a budget to save on the things you love. Follow these tips to cut expenses on movies, cable, dining out and more.

River Cruises

Finding Treasures Along Portugal’s River of Gold

May 23, 2018. Dana Hammond

Portugal is having a moment. The westernmost country on the European continent, home to explorers who led the Age of Discovery, has been luring world travelers to its own shores of late. I savored that thought as I took a final sip of sweet port wine on the bow of the Viking Torgil as it…

Road Trips

Five Northeast Road Trips for a Fantastic Fourth of July

May 22, 2018. Dana Hammond

The Fourth of July is a birthday bash for America that everyone’s invited to attend, and some Northeast communities go all out in the name of freedom.

Cars & Trucks

Distracted Drivers Make Everyone’s Commutes Slower

May 14, 2018. AAA Staff

The next time you’re a few minutes late for work, you could blame it on distracted drivers. After all, the excuse is backed by science. Distracted drivers can slow down commutes by as much as 10 percent, according to David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah. His research for the AAA Foundation…

Hotels & Resorts

Where to Stay in Atlantic City

May 14, 2018. John McHugh

You shouldn’t have to roll the dice on your hotel room. Here’s our comprehensive list of where to stay in Atlantic City.

Road Trips

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.

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!

Ocean Cruises

Cruise Alaska and Expect the Unexpected

January 28, 2018. Joanna Cutrara

Breathtaking natural beauty, stunning views, diverse wildlife. Why an Alaskan Cruise should be your next dream vacation.

Home

‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’? Nirvana, Rolling Stones on Trend Again

January 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo

When’s the last time you saw a Nirvana T-shirt? Was it at the height of the band’s fame in the 1990s? How about AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer or Pink Floyd? Vintage band tees have come back into style. But they’re not mementos from concerts attended in yesteryear. They’re stocked on the racks at chain…

Technology

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.

Theme Park Vacations

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…

Health & Fitness

Motivating Tunes: Choosing the Perfect Workout Music

December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo

Picture this: You’re at the gym, getting some cardio done on a treadmill, when you happen to glance over at someone pumping iron ahead of you. He’s in great shape and shows no signs of stopping, which makes sense once you notice how focused he is. Then, you see his headphones. It makes you wonder…

Ocean Cruises

Rock ‘N’ Roll is Here to Stay on Rocky’s Rockin’ Cruises

November 13, 2017. Sarah Hopkins

On Rocky’s Rockin’ Cruises, guests spend the whole week getting to know famous musicians and dancing to old time rock ‘n’ roll.

Travel

Global Good Times: World Holidays All Year-Round

October 01, 2017. AAA Staff

In these parts, we often think of the holiday season as the five or six weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year. But look around the world and you can find a celebration any time of year. January Australia Day is Jan. 26. The Aussie celebration includes events nationwide, like boat races in Sydney Harbor…

European Tours

Discover Autumn’s Splendor in Scotland and Ireland

September 01, 2017. AAA Staff

Think spring and summer are the best times for an Irish or Scottish getaway? Think again. With a mosaic of fall foliage unfolding, the crisp autumn air, a lineup of traditional festivals, and harvest happiness from some of the friendliest people on the planet, it’s no wonder people fall in love with Ireland and Scotland…

European Tours

Fall’s Stunning Colors Paint the Landscape Along the Rhine River

September 01, 2017. AAA Staff

A golden autumn along Europe’s mighty Rhine River is surely a sight to see. Autumn foliage along the Rhine peaks from late September to early October, and one of the ways you can revel in its splendor is by setting sail on an intimate river cruise, many of which ply through the Netherlands, Germany, France…

National Parks & North American Tours & Ocean Cruises

In Alaska, Fiery Fall Foliage is a Breathtaking Contrast to Snow-Capped Peaks

September 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Fall is far from a shoulder season in Alaska. In fact, for those who enjoy travel without the crowds, it could be the best time to visit the Last Frontier. From late August through October, the Alaskan sky shimmers in shades of pink, purple, yellow and blue while the red and gold foliage provides a…

Travel

Fun Places to Visit in the Northeast: 202 Road Trips from New York and Boston

August 03, 2017. AAA Staff

In the Northeast, you’re surrounded by hundreds of incredible places to visit, sights to see, fun activities to enjoy – all within easy driving distance from wherever you live.

North American Tours

Memphis Pulses to a Rock ‘n’ Roll Beat

July 01, 2017. Jill Fergus

When the music started, the people who had been standing around began to tap their toes, bounce their heads and move their hips to the beat. But this wasn’t a dance hall or a dimly lit club. It was a museum. Yet people couldn’t help themselves when the distinctive sounds of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry…