Tag: providence

Cars & Trucks

The Worst Roads in America Are in the Northeast

September 25, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

The U.S. has a $146 billion backlog in needed roadway safety improvements, according to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. It appears that a large portion of those improvements are needed in the Northeast.

Day Trips

Street Art, Redefined in Providence

September 10, 2019. Julie Tremaine

The Avenue Concept commissions artists to create street art in Providence, adding beauty and inspiration to the city’s public spaces.

Hotels & Resorts

Wake up to Fall Foliage at a Northeast Bed and Breakfast

September 07, 2019. Peter Vey

Wake to the aroma of apple pie and autumn air while you gaze upon the many shades of harvest season at a Northeast bed and breakfast.

Travel

Must-See Trending Attractions

August 29, 2019. Stacey Zable

From greener airplanes to a uniquely shaped hotel, here’s what’s trending.

Cars & Trucks

An Electric Experience: Driving the BMW i3s

August 12, 2019. Andrew G. Rosen

After a few days behind the wheel of the i3s, the AAA team talks about what it was like to drive BMW’s electric car.

Hotels & Resorts

New AAA Inspector ‘Best Of’ Badges Revealed

August 06, 2019. AAA Staff

New AAA Inspector ‘Best Of’ badges help travelers find hotels and restaurants that best fit their occasion and budget.

Food & Dining

Top Food Challenges in the Northeast

July 26, 2019. Angelica Beneke

These top food challenges aren’t for the faint of stomach. If you have what it takes, check out these local restaurants.

Food & Dining

Discovering – and Rediscovering – the Providence Food Scene

July 25, 2019. Dana Laverty

A lifelong Rhode Islander has the time of her taste buds exploring Providence eateries old and new.

Food & Dining

Join the Plant-Based Revolution at Providence’s New Vegan Food Hall

July 22, 2019. Julie Tremaine

The new Plant City food hall is changing the city’s idea of what vegan food can be.

AAA

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

April 23, 2019. Marisa Perjatel

AAA Northeast honors top hotels and restaurants at Four and Five Diamond Award luncheons.

Food & Dining

Providence Restaurants Worth the Drive

January 10, 2019. Dana Laverty

Rhode Island’s capital city is home to a rich food culture and cutting-edge eateries.

Hotels & Resorts

The Swankiest Hotel Pools in the Northeast

December 18, 2018. Dana Laverty

Chill out at the coolest urban pools. From just outside Fenway in Boston to the hippest borough in NYC, find the poolside oasis you’ve been dreaming of at one of these nearby AAA Diamond Rated Hotels.

Home

Support Your Local Pet Charities

November 26, 2018. Angelica Beneke

Lend a paw to help support pets and pet charities in need this holiday season.

Casino Vacations

Spotlight: Mohegan Sun

September 03, 2018. Kim Foley MacKinnon

Are you ready to have some fun in the Sun? Here’s what to do, play and see at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino.

Food & Dining

The Tastiest Northeast Food Destinations

July 31, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

When you’re going on a trip, sometimes the best thing to do is to follow your stomach. In recent years, food tourism has become more and more popular, but you don’t have to go to a far-flung locale to taste something amazing. There’s tasty, unique food around every corner right here in the Northeast. In…

Money

A Plan for Paying Back Student Loans

November 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

College is an incredible experience. You make new friends. You explore new places. You learn how to write a seven-page research paper the night before it’s due. But on a serious note, one thing you might not learn at college is how to manage and pay back the money you borrowed to pay for your…

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Road Trips

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…

North American Tours

College Road Trips: Places to See on Your College Search

August 01, 2017. Kim Foley MacKinnon

There’s hardly a parent with a teenager contemplating college that hasn’t hit the road to visit potential schools. From simple afternoon visits to more complicated college road trips, it’s wise to book some noncollege-oriented activities to offset some of the pressure. After all, when both you and your child are deciding their future for the…