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March 4th, 2011
Why fly, when you can ride the rails through some of the most beautiful parks in North America? Vacations By Rail offers more than 65 itineraries to 17 National Parks within the United States and 7 in Canada for both independent and group-minded passengers. For those who prefer a bit more guidance, Vacations By Rail [...]
How To Ski Cheap In The Catskills
February 4th, 2011
By Jennifer Ceaser Maybe the Catskills isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think “ski vacation.” But the region offers much of what you’ll find at better-known northeast resorts – a beautiful mountain setting, lots of natural snow (especially this winter!), and diverse terrain that challenges the advanced skier/snowboarder while also accommodating [...]
Diving Into The Ocean, Not Your Pocket, On Roatan
January 7th, 2011
By Vanessa Yurkevich Best known for its world-class scuba diving, the Island of Roatán, off the northern coast of Honduras, has so much to offer, you don’t have to take the plunge deep into the ocean or your pocket. The most developed and popular of the three Bay Islands, which include Útila and Guanaja, Roatán [...]
Shhh…Vacation Like A Monk In 2011
December 15th, 2010
By Laura Lippstone If the daily grind has you ground down and desperately wanting to hide out for awhile, it’s possible. And at a reasonable cost. No, it’s not a cruise, resort or spa with organized activities. It’s total solitude. Living like a monk. As in, a monastery stay. You don’t need to be any particular religion. But [...]
Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival Underway
October 3rd, 2010
With a European travel alert just issued for overseas travel, here’s a way to get a taste of the world without leaving the U.S. Disney’s Epcot Theme Park is the location for the 15th annual International Food & Wine Festival, ongoing through November 14th. You can travel the world through your tastebuds with tasting menus [...]
Hipsters And Haunts For NYC’s Halloween
September 29th, 2010
There’s something for everybody this Halloween in New York City. From high art to high-heeled drag queens, get ready for a ghoulish night of fantastic fright. In the afternoon, kids can gaze at the dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History and excavate treats from its galleries. Families can also head to the Great [...]
Richmond Full Of Frights, Festivals
September 27th, 2010
Soak up a wealth of history without turning a page. The streets of Richmond, Virginia are ready to reveal the mysteries of our forefathers this autumn. Stroll through the Richmond Folk Festival (Oct. 8-10) where guests flock to enjoy music, dance, native crafts, storytelling and food right along the James River. Visitors can also venture [...]
Southampton Savings: 5 Sea and Be Scenes
September 26th, 2010
By Jennifer Ceaser Don’t let summer’s end dissuade you from heading out to the East End. While fall means brisker weather and the seasonal closings of some boutiques and restaurants, Southampton still bustles with activity (though with blessedly far fewer people). And you can enjoy just about everything — from hotels to restaurants — at [...]
Itching To Travel? Bedbugs Really Get Around
September 19th, 2010
By Caroline Shin Bedbugs have no boundaries. They have popped up at the Empire State Building, the South Street Seaport, and the Ramada Plaza Hotel in San Francisco. And even our own Val, has not escaped their wrath. The nonprofit National Pest Management Association states on its website that it has seen a 71% increase [...]
Free European Tours Give And Take Tips
September 7th, 2010
There are plenty of ways to explore European cities, but one of the most budget-friendly is through Sandeman’s New Europe Tours. Guides work solely on tips but don’t get pushy about them. The average gratuity is about 5 Euros per person (approx. $6.) Many of the tour guides are recent college graduates, and have an [...]
Don’t “Pass” Up Seeing The World (Or Part Of It)
September 1st, 2010
By Laura Lippstone It’s every traveler’s dream — to see the world or as much of it as one can afford. Most of the major airlines have teamed up to offer round-the-world tickets. The two big partnerships are Star Alliance, which includes US Airways, United and Continental; and oneworld, which includes American and Cathay Pacific airlines and British Airways. [...]
Montauk Within Your Means: Top 5 Musts
August 24th, 2010
By Jennifer Ceaser While the Hamptons is never going to be a great bargain, there are ways to make the trip a bit more affordable. Our pick for the best town is Montauk: It’s sleepier (and cheaper) than East Hampton or Southampton, more charming than Westhampton, and you can get a taste of both the [...]
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