About the Author

Marisa Perjatel

Marisa is AAA Northeast’s content manager. She’s been writing and editing for more than a decade at AAA, where she's covered everything from insurance to the region’s top restaurants. A native Long Islander, she’s always up for discovering fun new day trips, drives and restaurants in and around the area. Will travel for food.

Articles by Marisa Perjatel

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10 Signature Boston Foods and Eateries

Boston food is about much more than beans. Like any city, there is a melting pot of different cuisines and restaurant styles available. But the best food in Boston, naturally, flaunts a New England stamp. Try some of these 10 city-defining foods during your next visit.

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8 Reasons Why River Cruises Are Awesome

River cruises are one vacation you won’t feel like you need a vacation from when you return. Learn more about what makes them so ideal.

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Finding a Good Restaurant Just Got a Lot Easier

More than 31K AAA Diamond Rated restaurants are now just a command away on Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

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The Tastiest Nearby Food Destinations

For a quick and delicious escape, these nearby food trips are worth going the distance for.

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A Taste of the Suite Life for Lucky New York Yankees Fan and Friends

For the grand prize winner of the AAA Game Day Sweepstakes, the Aug. 11 New York Yankees game was one for the books.

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Save & Splurge: Westchester

Close enough to feel the energy of NYC, yet far enough away to appreciate the quiet, Westchester delivers a New York experience with an appeal that’s all its own.

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7 Tips on Theme Park Character Etiquette

To get the most out of theme park character experiences, mind your manners.

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Parking in NYC: Everything You Need to Know

If you can park here, you can park anywhere!

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