Explore the Northeast’s most beautiful and most unexpected spots for fall escapes. From the woods of Maine to Block Island to the southernmost town in New Jersey, fall is in full effect in our region. Also, October is Car Care Month here at AAA, so be sure to learn how to stay safe during a breakdown and vital ways to keep your car running and looking sharp.
No matter who you want to get away with this fall – your family, your girlfriends, the guys, the love of your life – there’s a trip that combines the season’s scenic splendor with activities that match your travel style. Enjoy reading about these fall escapes nestled throughout the Northeast. Romantic Escape Block Island, R.I....
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None of us want, or ever expect, breakdowns on the side of the highway, dead batteries in driveways or blown tires in parking lots. It seems these things happen at the worst times, and at AAA we are proud to be able to make those times a little less frantic for our nearly 6 million...
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While battling a life-changing disease like breast cancer, it helps to have a support system in place. It’s especially helpful when someone who has survived breast cancer is in your corner, helping you navigate through the journey, from the initial diagnosis to undergoing treatment and beyond. Someone like Dianne Fonseca, a AAA member and Greenville,...
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By Cassandra Raposo and Rebecca Galib October brings with it many colors, like the vibrant red, orange and yellow of autumn leaves. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so while brilliantly colored leaves are falling around us, another color – pink – is also making the rounds. According to the American Cancer Society, roughly...
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A late-stage breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating. The five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with stage 0 or 1 breast cancer is nearly 100 percent. But it drops to 73 percent for women diagnosed at stage 3, and to 22 percent at stage 4, according to the American Cancer Society. The financial costs are...
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You’ve heard of inheriting genes from your parents, like your eye and hair color, but what about inheriting breast cancer? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are inherited gene mutations linked to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, 12 percent of women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer at...
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How to handle a vehicle breakdown and stay safe at the roadside while waiting for a tow.
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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 more...
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We did it again! AAA Insurance has been named Brand of the Year for its multiline insurance offerings, according to the independent and prestigious 2018 Harris Poll EquiTrend study. “It is an honor to be recognized as the highest ranked multiline insurance brand,” said Frank Doyle, senior vice president of insurance services for AAA Northeast. “An...
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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 Celebrity...
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If you can’t resist a good ghost story, the Haunted History Trail of New York State is full of them. With 82 allegedly haunted hotels, restaurants, museums and other eccentric spots to explore, there’s no better time than the spooky season to try and hit as many stops as you can. They’re scattered throughout the...
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During the school year, the regular rigmarole of a busy parent’s day goes something like this: work, cook dinner, shuffle the kids to basketball practice and ballet class, make sure they do their homework, sleep. Wake up, repeat. Squeeze making lunches into the list and free time becomes a mere whisper in the wind. Quick dinners...
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This compact sport-utility vehicle comes in three trim levels powered by a 2.5-liter engine. This four-cylinder engine is connected to a continually variable transmission that can power the front wheels or – in the case with my test car – all four wheels. I tested the top-of-the line SL model with the premium package, which had...
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It seems like the number of luxury two-door sport coupes gets smaller every year. But one car that keeps getting better is the Infiniti Q60 coupe, an attractive-looking car with great lines. The Q60 has two engine choices: a four-cylinder 2.0-liter 208 horsepower engine and a V-6 engine that changes depending on trim level. The...
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The Ford F-150 is the undisputed leader in pickup truck sales. Its seven versions come with various engines, cab configurations, bed lengths and rear-wheel- or four-wheel-drive versions. I drove the top-of-the-line Ford F-150 Limited Edition SuperCrew with a 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6 engine. The cabin is as luxurious as any passenger car, with spacious rear seating....
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This California-born actor and television host rose to fame as high school wrestler A.C. Slater on the hit NBC sitcom “Saved by the Bell.” Since then, he has hosted TV shows like “America’s Best Dance Crew,” performed on Broadway, and hosted several radio programs, including “ON with Mario Lopez” on Premiere Networks. Watch him on...
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It may seem impossible, but you can still build savings while paying off your debts. Learn how to strike the perfect balance with these tips.
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Use your smartphone wisely with these top apps for productivity, travel and safety.
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Hertz offers more than just rental cars. Take advantage of these extras to make your ride even more enjoyable.
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From the most thrilling to thrill rides for beginners, here is our rankings for the thrill rides at Universal Studios Orlando.
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From mega slides to escape rooms, you’ll never be bored onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise.
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Uniworld’s India river cruises highlight unique history, landmarks and savory cuisine from New Delhi to Kolkata.
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