Many puns intended. :-) For my 30th birthday, I wanted to try something fun and that I’ve never done before. Last year, I paid Las Vegas a visit for the first time and I’m glad I did, I had a blast. If you know me, you’ll know that there are two things that I really […]
Tips for Driving in any Major US City New York City is the quintessential big city. Skyscrapers, subways, buses, masses of people, taxis and cars… lots of cars. Many people in New York City say the best way to get around in the city is to have someone else drive. But taking a look at […]
Instead of staying cooped up this winter, consider going on a great vacation to the mountains, escaping to a metropolitan city, or warming up in the desert. There are so many places to explore in a wide variety of price ranges, so pack up the car, bring your skis, or swimsuit and don’t forget to pack some sunscreen.
One of the best parts of the holiday season is taking the time to visit family and friends, far and wide, that you may be unable to see at any other time of year. But with the price of airline tickets, hotel rooms, and rental cars at a premium, and long lines, delayed flights, and cancellations plaguing travelers during the busiest travel season of the year, contemplating leaving home, even to see loved ones that have long been absent, can be the furthest thing from your mind.
There’s an entire world out there waiting to be explored by adventurous souls, but you can’t expect to see all of it (at least not in depth) in one short lifetime (and on a limited budget). Instead, you should endeavor to see some of the biggest and best that the world has to offer before you kick the bucket. To that end, here are just a few of the diamonds in the rough that are worth seeing before you shuffle off this mortal coil.
Working in the city (NYC) I tend to come across many tourists, and as much as the city loves tourists, the locals don’t appreciate them as much especially during rush hours. Below are 5 tips to help tourists be less touristic in a big city like NYC:
The holiday season is getting closer, and in a month or so you will be exchanging gifts with your loved ones. What if this year you gave your whole family the gift of a week or two in a Tuscan villa?
Tuscany is usually conceived as a summer destination, but there is nothing more underrated than a beautiful winter holiday in this wonderful region of Italy, especially if spent in one of its many splendid Tuscan villas. These accommodations have all been restored to offer you a stay with modern comforts.
Back-to-school time usually brings with it a whole new crop of college freshmen, as well as students returning from summer vacation. Both situations can result in the same occurrence: an empty nest.
New York City has everything you could possibly want but sometimes it’s nice to get out of the city for a quick road trip.
A break from all the hustle and bustle of the city is good for locals and travelers alike so here are a few ideas for day trips away from New York City.
When you think of Cancun you think about partying, drinking, spring break wild stuff, but there’s so much more to do to making your resort stay more productive, enjoyable and worth the money.
Below are ten things to making your Cancun stay more rewarding…
Like most people, you’re probably looking to get away for the summer. The kids are out of school and the weather is finally warm enough that you find yourself looking out your window longingly and wondering what the heck you’re still doing in front of that computer screen. But with the economy in a perpetual state of recession, you may have to face the fact that your yearly trip to Hawaii must be put on hold. Don’t fret yet.
Going to Vegas in January did not sound like the best idea, besides isn’t Vegas about crazy hot weather, crazy hot parties, crazy wild drinking and gambling?! Of course it is, but maybe not quite in January. This is my Las Vegas, first time experience, in a nutshell.
Nothing annoys me more than going to the airport and having to deal with people that apparently are not up to date with traveling rules and regulations on what to bring on the plane, when going through checkpoint. The worst is to be slowed down and wait so much longer because someone is bringing a […]
Starting June 17, 2009, JetBlue airlines will be flying to LAX (Los Angeles International Airport. This is HUGE because we all know how we hate traveling for 5 plus hours to California and not have Direct TV or comfortable seats!!!!! I am sooooo booking my flight! *This is a repost from an original post date: […]
After a well deserved vacation to Aruba, I am now back to the States. Not super excited, but I am excited to share my Aruba vacation with my blog readers, and list some of the PROs and CONs of visiting Aruba.
Be Prepared Your tickets should already be booked, but if not, do it NOW! Avoid heavy travel days. Book your reservation to leave days before the holiday and return a few days after the holiday. Check in online. Bring a copy of your itinerary in the event the airline doesn’t have a record of your […]
Every Friday and Saturday night the Brooklyn Academy of Music opens up its BAMcafé free to the public. Admire the work of contemporary artists from around the country at the American Folk Art Museum, free Friday nights from 5:30p to 7:30p. Marvel at ancient Egyptian artifacts or Renaissance masterpieces at the highly regarded and diverse […]
How cool is this?! Booking your plane ticket online, instead of printing that boarding pass, you get a nice little email with a barcode, for those of us that have Smartphones, all you have to do is take your phone scan that barcode and voila no more printing etickets! *So far Continental Airlines is testing […]