Tag: technology
When Should You Replace Your Heating System?
July 05, 2018. Peter Vey
Keep this guide handy if you’re considering repairing or replacing your heating system.
AAA Helps Publicize Rhode Island’s Hand-Held Ban
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast leaders joined state officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence headquarters in May to bring attention to Rhode Island’s new ban on hand-held wireless communication devices while driving. Drivers who violate the law, which took effect June 1, face fines of up to $100. To help drivers adapt…
Teaching Young Drivers the Rules of the Road
June 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
AAA driving instructors point out the most common mistakes that new drivers make and how to avoid them. Joining locations throughout the Northeast, AAA’s newest driving school is opening in Garden City, N.Y., on August 13.
Royal Caribbean Ships Think Smart
June 05, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The perks of sailing the most technologically advanced cruise line.
5 Great Family Trip Ideas
June 05, 2018. Vanessa Young
Tips for a remarkable family vacation filled with cherished memories for every traveler in your group.
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…
You’ll Want to Rent a Luxury Car for These Road Trips
May 01, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Ride in top-notch style on your next road trip. Here’s how to rent a luxury car and where you should go in one.
Nail Your Next Ocean Cruise
January 31, 2018. AAA Staff
Find the cruise of a lifetime and get the best rates with help from this FREE Your AAA guide to ocean cruising.
The Latest and Greatest Universal Orlando Resort Rides and Attractions
January 20, 2018. Vanessa Young
From The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Minion dance parties, Universal Orlando rides immerse us in our favorite imaginative worlds.
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.
Polaroid Cameras Snapping Back Into Fashion
December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
Millennials are infamously known as the instant gratification generation. Could that be why Polaroid-type cameras have made a resurgence? In November 2012, Fujifilm released the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8, a funky, chunky camera with a vintage selling point: It prints photos instantly, much like a classic Polaroid camera. And, just as instantly, it was on…
Unreliable Cars, Artificial Intelligence and a New CUV
December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz
The Tesla Model X and Cadillac Escalade have tied as the most unreliable cars on the market, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. The 2017 reliability report found that Model X owners experienced a large number of issues with body paint, hardware and climate control systems. Escalade owners noted issues with power equipment,…
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…