I’ve taken a cruise around New York City a couple of times, but never with a group of clad in dirndls and lederhosen. I’ve been helping with the Austria Tourist Office’s #dirndlNYC campaign, and they invited me to accompany the Dirndl Ambassadors on a Circle Line Cruise. It was a fun-filled summer evening. To see […]
My first sightseeing stop in Newport, RI, where I spent last week, was the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. There’s a lot to see and do in Newport (which is why I chose it for our week-long getaway with the baby) and it can be difficult to decide where to start. But this […]
When you hear the name Trump, you think combovers, “You’re fired!” and birth certificates. When you hear the name Trump SoHo hotel, you think glitz, glamor and over-the-top luxury. And indeed, you would not be disappointed, on all accounts. I mean in regards to the hotel. I’ve never met Donald Trump. But I did get […]
With its fabulous food, colorful architecture and joie de vivre attitude, New Orleans is one of America’s best cities to visit. While the population did not fully return after the devastating Hurricane Katrina and some of Downtown’s office buildings remain unoccupied, The Crescent City’s culinary and cultural scene is as rich as ever. When you […]
California is usually thought of in terms of North and South, but there is also a lesser-known, less-traveled portion known as “East of the Sierras.” Last summer, Liz Curry and her boyfriend lived in Bishop, CA, where her boyfriend spent the summer working for the National Park Service as a ranger for Sequoia and Kings […]
Florida is a very flat state. There aren’t a lot of scenic overlooks in Florida, but then The Sunshine State isn’t known for its dramatic scenery either. That’s OK — it’s got fantastic beaches, the world’s best theme parks and often the country’s best weather. Myakka River State Park bills itself as “Where the River […]
The first thing I learned on my airboat ride in Florida’s Myakka River State Park was that alligators hate the cold. I guess that’s why most of them live in Florida. But Florida can get colder than their liking too, and on those chilly days they prefer to stay under water. And February 13th just […]
For a certain type of traveler, it’s all about the chase. And seeing – and successfully photographing – a natural phenomenon that requires ideal weather conditions is about as tough as it gets. James Kaiser has spent the past 10 days in Yosemite National Park blogging about his experience trying to photograph the Firefall, which occurs […]
I love flowers. I love museums. So when I heard that Sarasota’s Ringling Museum of Art having a special four-day exhibit (“Ringling in Bloom”, Feb. 3—6) showcasing 24 floral arrangements inspired by the masterpieces, I was instantly intrigued. The results blew me away — the effect was amazing, as it felt like the art had […]
The blizzard that hit NYC the day after Christmas may have been pretty to look at (see snowy city photos here), but it sure ruined a lot of vacation plans. Amanda Lobell and Neil Roach had planned to take a trip to Arizona, but their flight to Phoenix was canceled and couldn’t be rebooked until […]
