I spent a hot, sticky day in Manhattan yesterday covering a lot of ground, both above sea level and below. The adventures began with a 55 mph drive south on the Henry Hudson Highway in my 2002 beat up Honda Accord. During the ride in, I notice the Hudson River looks steamy. When you can’t…
Tag: travel
Not Excluding the All-Inclusive
This week, The New York Times featured an article about all-inclusive resorts stepping it up and making their allure more alluring. These are difficult economic times and free drinks isn’t a strong selling point anymore. The all-inclusive resorts are adding perks to their packages such as luxury meal deals, a variety of water sports, and…
Wish List
Inspiration can come from anywhere and take you everywhere. For example, we went to Cuba because I read a magazine article while in Vienna, Austria, about Cuba’s inability to finance restorations of its historic buildings. Convinced everything would crumble before we had a chance to see it, I booked a trip to Cuba and enjoyed…
No Such Thing as “The Perfect Vacation”
My beloved New York Times recently ran an article about planning the perfect vacation. In a nutshell, the article compiles recommendations suggesting that anticipation of a great trip is just as important, if not more important, than the trip itself; long weekends or long holidays away don’t make a difference; you don’t need to completely…