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10 Best Selfie Spots in the Northeast
For many travelers, documenting and sharing their experiences on social media is simply part of the journey. After all, it’s hard not to “like” a great selfie. Here are a few of the best selfie spots within a day’s drive.
10 Ways to Keep Your Ride Rad
Buying a vehicle is a big investment. And, like any other investment, you want to get a great return. The better you maintain your vehicle’s value, the more you’ll reap when it’s time to sell. Here are 10 steps to maintain your vehicle’s value. Buy Smart Vehicles don’t depreciate equally. Some makes and models are moreRead More
Ships Give Plastic Straws the Heave-Ho
Cruise lines are joining a worldwide movement to eliminate plastic straws. More than four dozen ships across the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. fleet will eliminate single-use plastic straws by 2019. Guests currently receive plastic straws upon request, and will receive paper straws next year upon asking. The company, which includes Royal Caribbean International and CelebrityRead More
The Many Fun Things to Do in Canada
From Nova Scotia to British Columbia, we highlight top attractions in the Great White North.
Creating Curb Appeal is About Landscaping and Much More
Make your curb appeal pop from the ground up.
Can I Rent My House Through a Home-Sharing Service?
Can I rent out my house through a home-sharing service? Many mortgages have occupancy clauses requiring a borrower to maintain a property as a primary home. Violating the clause may trigger severe penalties, like the entire loan becoming due. Also, lenders usually require homeowners insurance, which may prohibit the property from being used as aRead More
Make Way for Wildlife
Why did the chicken cross the road? Probably for the same reason as the deer, or the turtle, or the turkey, or the squirrel, or the chipmunk, or the possum, or the moose. Drivers share the road with a whole host of furry and feathered friends, sometimes with tragic results. Animal-vehicle collisions killed more thanRead More
Your Home and Everything in It
Do you know how much it would cost to replace your home and everything in it? You should. Homeowners insurance can help restore your home following a tragedy, like a fire. Good insurance agents can help determine how much coverage homeowners should have, but it’s hard to craft comprehensive policies if homeowners don’t know whatRead More
AAA Employees Build up Charitable Efforts
The crack of hammers and the hum of saws hung over two homes in New Haven, Conn., recently as AAA Northeast employees supported a good cause. Employees from AAA offices in Garden City, N.Y.; Providence, R.I.; and Hamden and Bridgeport, Conn., helped at a Habitat for Humanity build site in New Haven, Conn. Folks fromRead More
The White Mountains Are Beautiful on Any Budget
Low-cost, mid-range and luxury options for where to stay, places to eat and things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire.
There’s Foliage Aplenty in These Ports of Fall
The next few weeks offer one of cruising’s rarest gems: the chance to combine a seaside journey with fantastic autumn views. During September and October, several cruise lines offer fall foliage voyages along the East Coast. These routes combine dazzling fall colors with stops in charming ports and, if you’re lucky, a humpback whale spottingRead More
AAA Northeast Opens a New Campus in East Providence, R.I.
AAA Northeast employees, elected officials, businesspeople and others gathered in late July for a ceremonial opening of the new AAA East Providence campus. The site, at 10 River Road, along Wampanoag Trail, includes a AAA branch and a fleet and driver training center. The branch provides convenient access to AAA products and services, and theRead More
Tips for Understanding Your Credit Report
You’re entitled to a free copy of your credit report once a year, but what should you expect to see when you check it?
How to Set Up and Manage a Children’s Savings Account
Is it ever too early to set up a bank account for your kids?
Take Control of Your Car Insurance Rates
Safe driving is one way to keep auto insurance rates down. Learn how else you can potentially limit price hikes.
Here’s What To Expect From That First College Tuition Bill
Tips to get mentally prepared for your first college payment.
Follow These Tips To Help Keep Teens Safe Behind The Wheel
Teaching your teenager to drive can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. Follow these tips to ease your anxiety. They’re from Keys2Drive – the AAA Guide to Teen Driver Safety. Practice, practice, practice. Plan for as much supervised practice driving as possible. It’s the key to helping your teen develop safe habits. AAARead More
AAA Roadside Technician Rescues Elderly Couple From Home Fire
Every day, AAA Northeast’s expert roadside technicians demonstrate a dedication to helping and serving people. Some days, their efforts are downright heroic. May 30 was one of those days. That’s when Norman Strom helped save an elderly couple from a fire in their Grafton, Mass., home. Strom was passing their house on his way toRead More
AAA Employees Committed to Community Service
Club employees give back through a number of volunteer efforts, including a recent Habit for Humanity build in Connecticut.
A Spin on Harley Quinn Spinsanity at Six Flags New England
For your viewing pleasure, watch our writer take on the new Harley Quinn Spinsanity ride at Six Flags New England.