Kitesurfers in Islamorada You can fly to Key West, but it's so much better to drive from Miami, Sarasota or wherever else you begin. The ride through the keys is incredibly scenic, as there's crystal blue water dotted with uninhabited isles on both sides of the highway, US 1. And once you hit the first […]
I was at the coat check at the Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC, deep in thought about the Alexander Calder: exhibit I had just seen. I was thinking about how Calder truly exercised his imagination, creating wire sculptures of animals, faces and figures like no one had ever seen before. Not to mention his mobiles […]
When the Airfarewatchdog barks, I listen. Airfarewatchdog is a fantastic website created by veteran travel journalist George Hobica that tracks airfare deals and has an adorable canine logo. It's very user-friendly — all you have to do is type in your departure city and it will give you a list of cheaper-than-normal fares. You can […]
I wasn't paying attention to the TV screen, so when I heard the Moldy Peaches' distinctive doo-doo-ing I just assumed Juno was on again (HBO has been showing it a lot lately). But no. It was a commercial for The Atlantis, the fancy mega-resort in the Bahamas. The words to "Anyone Else But You" have […]
It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. While that may be the ultimate travel cliché, it sure makes for some great movies. Some of these films may inspire envy with their beautiful scenery, but most of them leave us feeling thankful that we’re safely on the other side of the screen and not in a […]
(photo by Stefanie Says) Real New Yorkers don't go to TKTS, the Times Square booth that sells discounted same-day theater tickets. (Or if they do, they don't tell anyone and deny it vehemently if asked.) But that doesn't mean that we locals pay full-price — at least not if we can help it. TheaterMania.com offers […]
(photo, bug and box by Sappymoosetree) I'm a huge fan of Tripadvisor.com. I can't remember the last time I booked a hotel without reading their user reviews. Interpreting the reviews isn't always easy because the users don't adhere to a single set of standards. Often you'll find more consistently favorable reviews for budget-priced accommodations like […]
Hawaii is one of the New York Times' 44 Places to Go in 2009. A new year brings new opportunity to travel, as well as a new opportunity for list-makers. In the past few weeks, newspapers and magazines have been publishing their predictions for what will be the travel hot spots for 2009. Let's see […]
Our travel blog will be up and running before the turtle reaches Athens' Temple of Hephaistos — and not just because he's headed in the opposite direction. We'll be bringing you up-to-the-minute info about the hottest spots (and some lesser-known ones too), as well as deals and tips so you can afford to visit them. If you're […]
