Lennie Carr of Fairfield is restless. After more than a year of sheltering in place, the AAA member is eager to travel. “I need to get out and about,” he said and is looking forward to a trip to Greece later this year. Like other AAA members who have sheltered in place for…
Month: March 2021
Higher Crude, Demand Drives Jumps at the Pumps, Says AAA
Beware of the Ides of March for the day portends a jump at the pump! Today’s average gas price for a gallon of self-serve, regular in Connecticut today is $2.88, 8 cents higher than this time last week; and 45 cents higher than this time last year. On the national level, the average…
Fatigued? Asleep at the Wheel? When You Snooze; You’ll Lose, Says AAA
Daylight Saving Time this weekend signals the arrival of Spring and for drivers it can pose a danger on roads, warns AAA Northeast. Since DST begins Sunday at 2 am, AAA reminds drivers that losing an hour of sleep could create some morning drive challenges, said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. “The time…
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Up Six Cents
Westwood, MA, March 15, 2021 — Massachusetts’s average gas price is up six cents from last week ($2.69), averaging $2.75 per gallon. Today’s price is 28 cents higher than a month ago ($2.47), and 38 cents higher than March 15, 2020 ($2.34). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 11 cents lower than the national average. …
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up Eight Cents
Providence, R.I., March 15, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up eight cents from last week ($2.69), averaging $2.77 per gallon. Today’s price is 31 cents higher than a month ago ($2.46) and 42 cents higher than March 15, 2020 ($2.35). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 9 cents lower than the national…
Winvian Again Sparkles with Two AAA Five Diamonds
Connecticut’s idyllic northwest corner continues to be the home to the state’s most sparkling ‘Diamond’ in the ring of outstanding restaurants and lodgings AAA recognizes for world-class service, facilities and amenities. For the 11th consecutive year, Winvian of Morris has earned two Five Diamond Awards – one for its property; the other for its…
Madison Beach Hotel ‘Shines’ With Another AAA Four Diamond Award
Now that the State of Connecticut has relaxed its restaurant restrictions, residents who love fine dining will find New Haven County is home to a sparkling “Diamond” property in the state’s ring of outstanding world – class facilities recognized by AAA. Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton earned a Four Diamond Award for…
Spring Forward and Stay Alert at the Wheel
For many, the arrival of Daylight Saving Time signals that spring sunshine is just around the corner. But the time change can also forecast an increase in the risk of a crash, AAA warns. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14, and AAA is reminding drivers that the change in daylight hours…
Spring Forward and Stay Alert at the Wheel
For many, the arrival of Daylight Saving Time signals that spring sunshine is just around the corner. But the time change can also forecast an increase in the risk of a crash, AAA warns. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14, and AAA is reminding drivers that the change in daylight hours…
These Greenwich AAA ‘Diamonds’ Shine With Exceptional Cuisine, Superior Customer Service
Now that the State of Connecticut has relaxed its restaurant restrictions, residents who love fine dining will find Fairfield County is home to two sparkling “Diamond” restaurants in the state’s ring of outstanding world – class facilities recognized by AAA. Rebeccas and the Thomas Henkelmann, both of Greenwich, have earned Four Diamond awards for…