Back in the day when travelers visited New York, most stayed put in Manhattan and Brooklyn was left to the locals. Times have quickly changed and now travelers from around the world are knocking on Brooklyn’s doors looking for a place to stay. If you’re traveling on a tight budget, these boutique Brooklyn hotels might make […]
Cities Less Traveled: Queens, The True Melting Pot
New York City is known worldwide for its diversity but the true melting pot of the city’s five boroughs is Queens. It is not the first stop for most tourists visiting New York (unless they have family living there), but it’s where dozens of ethnic groups settle down and call home. Funny enough, most people who […]
How To Ride The Megabus From Baltimore To New York
I rode the Megabus from Baltimore to New York and survived! Okay okay I’m totally being dramatic. Of course I was fine riding the Megabus. Before Thursday (or rather before Thursday morning when I saw a fat $280 round trip Amtrak ticket staring me in the face) I would’ve said you can lock me up in the […]
What To Know About A Lake Placid Winter Getaway #PerfectDayADK
Last week I wrote about ways that you can enjoy a winter getaway in Lake Placid, New York. With over a dozen different winter activities, you have your pick of how you can play in the snow. It was funny to read all the comments from people who don’t like the snow. I feel you […]
Plan A Perfect Stay in The Snow: Win A Trip to Lake Placid #PerfectDayADK
Growing up in Brooklyn, I didn’t enjoy many nature-driven outings unless we took the occasional family trip to the park or a drive to Upstate New York. I’d heard about Lake Placid and the Adirondack Mountains but it was one of the many regions of New York that seemed so far away. Lake Placid is […]
Family Travel Niagara Falls, Mom’s Guide To Travel Investigates
Niagara Falls isn’t just the honeymoon capital anymore. Family travel in Niagara Falls is on the list of directives for the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation.
Save Money With The Sheraton New York Times Square Renovation Special
Recently had Botox or a kitchen makeover? Well, the Sheraton New York Times Square had a face-lift of its own. Save money with their makeover special.
The Flu and Traveling: How to Avoid It Like The Plague
Does the flu and traveling go together? No. So, why don’t more people stay home when they get sick, and what can you do in this heightened flu season?
Gas Rationing in New York and Potential Affects on Holiday Travel
If gas-rationing in New York continues through Thanksgiving, should non-residents re-consider travel into the city for the holidays?