My earliest memory of Atlantic City, N.J., traces back to when I was just a tyke: I insisted on being carried because I thought I was going to fall through the cracks in the Boardwalk.

When I revisited Atlantic City after a few decades, I noticed a couple of things had changed: first, there was more space between the Boardwalk and me so the cracks no longer posed a threat, and secondly, a bevy of colorful casino hotels had cropped up, trying their best to woo passersby with flashy signs and loud speakers bellowing out promises of fortune and drink specials. ... Read More

This is first in a series of entries from blogger Sally Doran on her summer road trip.

     This summer, I am putting that trite old phrase “combining business with pleasure“ to the test. I’ve just begun a 10-day journey , leaving my home base in southwest Ohio to travel to several destinations in the eastern U.S. with my 15-year-old son and a friend of his in tow. I spent weeks creating the circular, unusual itinerary so that I can both meet with clients (I work with AAA clubs around the country to help grow membership) and find interesting things for the... Read More

Question: Kathleen B asks: I am planning a long weekend at Cape May, New Jersey. Do you have any points of interest to share with me?

Answer: AAA senior writer Nancy Woodard, who spent many summer vacations at Cape May, says: Cape May is a quintessential seaside town with brightly colored homes and blooming gardens, magnificent beachfront inns, seafood restaurants along Fisherman's Wharf and of course the boardwalk (promenade) where you can shop, dine and pick up classic Jersey shore treats - fudge and salt water taffy. No matter what your... Read More