Category: New York
5 of The World’s Most Luxurious and Expensive Hotel Rooms – Live The Life Of The Uber-Rich!
As celebrities and the uber-rich have demand even more luxury and indulgence, the 5-star rating is no longer sufficient indication that the hotel is the best. Six-star has yet to come of age, but there are still incredible suites and rooms in the world’s most expensive hotels that command a tariff more than the average [...]
Warm Up Your Weekend with Jazz-On-The-Vine at the Long Island Winterfest 2013
Winter snowstorms getting you down? Why warm up with a little hot jazz and wine at Long Island’s 6th Annual Winterfest. For 6 consecutive weekends from February 16 to March 24, 2013, the East End of Long Island comes alive with the sound of exceptional Jazz performances enjoyed in the tasting rooms of area [...]
Winter Getaway to the Hamptons with Children – Try the East End of Long Island
A Family Friendly Winter Getaway to the East End of Long Island – Trip Report Winter cabin fever had settled in and our 19 month old yearned for adventure. My husband and I decided to pack up and head to the East End of Long Island for a change of scenery. Long Island Winter Fest [...]
Most Popular US Cities For St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Can you guess the most popular cities in the United States for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Well without question, nowhere on earth could possibly compare with Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day for authenticity. This year will be particularly vibrant with “The Gathering“, Ireland’s year-long heritage celebration that will stage events and festivities throughout the 2013. [...]
A Dozen Fun and Imaginative Ways To Celebrate Valentines Day
We’ll make sure you look for love in all the right places with – A Dozen Red-Hot Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Has Valentine’s Day been reduced to grabbing a box of chocolates off the store shelf and picking up a cello-wrapped bouquet of flowers at the grocery checkout line? Confess, romance has taken second [...]
New York Hotels That Excelled During Sandy’s Aftermath
Choice Hotels Ascends to New Heights When Hurricane Sandy struck, no one believed there would be such devastation. True heroes rose during that time and the travel industry was put to the test. Fleeing residents were welcomed to local hotels and exceptions were made everywhere, from accepting pets to making school lunches. I found myself [...]
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, [...]
