Category: Northeast
Tips For Navigating New Year’s Eve in New York
For millions of people, New Year’s Eve means hanging out at home, watching the ball drop in New York’s Times Square to ring in the New Year. And while for some, catching the festivities on TV at home is plenty, for thousands more, there is nothing quite like being there. Getting there, though, is not [...]
Travelers Can Help Atlantic City Post-Sandy
Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of the US on October 29th, starting with New Jersey. The super-storm raged over two days later leaving huge amounts of destruction in its wake. The hurricane hit Atlantic City first, with major damage done to the iconic boardwalk that is featured in the popular television series Boardwalk Empire. [...]
Release Your Inner Child At A Make Meaning Store
Disconnect, unplug and tap into your own creativity at one of the newly opened Make Meaning stores. Share the experience with your children or friends and create long lasting memories. This is a great way to have a stay-cation day together and leave with a handcrafted memento to remember it by. During a rainy weekend [...]
Spooky Road Trip Destinations for Halloween Lovers
My family and I make an annual family vacation revolving around Halloween. My love for the holiday rubbed off on my husband and, in turn, our children. Packing up the car and heading out on the open road has quickly become a favorite family tradition. We’ve had many great adventures, saved money by traveling smart, [...]
5 Top Fall Cultural Events In New York City
Something that is never missing in this beautiful unsleeping city is the variety of possibilities and magnificent events that are on display all year around. Within the romance of this fall 2012, one more time New York offers us numerous cultural activities, from music to design, from film festivals to exhibitions. Among the great assortment, [...]
Chasing Peak Fall Foliage With Charming BnB Stays
Chasing the Peak Fall Foliage to a Bed and Breakfast Getaway When it comes to leaf peeping, you could take one of two approaches: hang loose and wait for the peak color to arrive or put on a warm sweater, lace up the boots, pack your camera and go chase it. But, where would you [...]
Lonely Planet Offers Free “Best of” Travel Apps
All of my favorites are included! Just in time for the new iPhone 5, free apps for the very ‘best of ‘ are being offered free of charge for Barcelona, London, New York, Paris, and Rome by Lonely Planet, one the most respected travel publishers in the world. Lonely Planet has earned the reputation of [...]
How To Have A Wicked Good Time In The Maine North Woods This Fall
I’m just back from spending three totally magical days in the Maine North Woods in the Moosehead Lake region, and the leaves are already starting to change! This is my first time visiting the Maine North Woods Moosehead Lake region, and I’m happy to report it won’t be the last. A northerly drive from Portland [...]
Hot Summer Travel Deals in Cool New England Towns
Good News – It’s not too late to plan a red hot summer getaway in a cool New England town. The folks at the “Inn Crowd” (New England Inns and Resorts) have just announced a bevy of great end-of-summer discounts at distinctive New England Inns in some of the most desired vacation locations. These [...]
Carnival Glory Review: A Family Fun Cruise from Boston to Canada
Beginning this summer, Carnival Cruise Line began their newest itinerary – a cruise to Canada out of Boston, MA. Here’s my just-back review of The Carnival Glory which departs from Boston for a five day New England coastal cruise to St. John and Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Carnival Glory’s short summer and fall cruising season [...]
