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Day Trips

All Aboard These 7 Awesome Amtrak Day Trips

March 17, 2018. AAA Staff

Amtrak is a quick and convenient option for enjoying cool day trip destinations like Washington, D.C., Boston, and so much more.

Road Trips

Add Another Driver to Your Car Rental

March 15, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

Whether you’re headed out on a long adventure or just want a little company, adding another driver to your rental car is a simple process when you are prepared.

Road Trips

Discover History and Adventure Along the Erie Canal

March 15, 2018. Rebecca Melnitsky

From Albany to Buffalo, here’s what to see and do in this vibrant and historical region of New York State.

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.

Retirement

Senior Living Facilities Are Evolving

March 14, 2018. Susan Kreimer

Senior living facilities have come a long way from the nursing homes of yesteryear.

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Travel

Flavorful Forays: 10 Places Around the World Where You Must Try the Food

March 14, 2018. Erik Trinidad

Every Anthony Bourdain wannabe knows that to truly experience a culture, you must experience its cuisine.

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…

Health & Fitness

Have Allergies, Will Travel

March 14, 2018. Christina Elston

Allergies don’t have to come between you and a great vacation.

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

Brian Tyree Henry’s ’88 Honda Accord

March 12, 2018. Roberto Cruz

This Emmy-nominated actor made a name for himself in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon.” He stars in the Golden Globe-winning FX series “Atlanta” and has several films being released this year, including “Widows,” “Hotel Artemis” and “White Boy Rick.” You can also catch him on the new season of “Atlanta” and in his…

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.

Cars & Trucks

What’s Behind a Car’s Design

March 12, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Mark Trostle wants the cars he draws to give you goosebumps. And he knows how to do it. The head of Dodge and SRT design at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has created some of the prettiest performance cars in history during his 25-year career. Yet the design chief behind the fifth generation Dodge Viper and the 840-horsepower…

Cars & Trucks

Driving a 2018 Hyundai Elantra

March 12, 2018. John Paul

The Hyundai Elantra GT is a five-door front-wheel-drive hatchback powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 161 horsepower. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. In addition to the standard GT, there is the Elantra GT Sport which ups the performance by adding a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that produces 201 horsepower….

Cars & Trucks

Behind the Wheel of the 2018 VW Golf

March 12, 2018. John Paul

The Golf is the car that started the “hot hatch” trend of fun-to-drive, peppy, great-handling hatchbacks. Based on AAA’s review, the latest version may be the best yet.

Cars & Trucks

Antonio Banderas Remembers His BMW 5 Series

March 12, 2018. Roberto Cruz

The superstar actor, director and singer talks to Your AAA about his first car.

Home & Life

Stay Hip to Today’s Home Improvement Trends

March 02, 2018. AAA Staff

What’s hot in home remodeling.

Day Trips

Best New England Day Trips for Couples

March 01, 2018. AAA Staff

From hiking and kayaking to dining on farm-to-table delicacies, the New England states offer many tempting ways for couples to spend the day together.