by Maureen C. Bruschi I have nothing against Coney Island. A bite of a Nathan’s hot dog at the original Nathan’s hot dog stand at the corner of Surf and Stillwell on Coney Island alone is worth the trip. Toss …
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City and Shore: From New Jersey to Manhattan and Back Again
By Linda Oatman High For travelers who love both the bustle of city life and the laid-back relaxation of the beach, the Seastreak Ferry makes it easy with two stops in Manhattan (Wall Street and Midtown) and two in New …
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From Montreal to New York via Blount Small Ship Adventures. Part 3: New York City by Terry Zinn
The ending of a long vacation, maybe the most memorable part. For the ending of my two week Blount Small Ship Adventure Cruise, I chose to remain in the final destination port of New York City. Having been to NYC …
Return to Westchester by Ron Kapon
In 2008 I spent two days in Westchester County and referred to the county as New York City’s 6th borough. The tourism folks liked the name and used it on many of their advertising campaigns. This September I spent the …
The City of Memories by Nate and Jennifer Manning
When planing for a trip it is completely normal to research everything you can about your destination. You want to know the ins and outs of the entire city. You come up with a plan to see everything and experience …
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Lake George, New York: Serene Sensations by Terry Zinn
Last fall when I visited Albany, New York, I just had to explore a little farther north to the Lake George area. There I found a small town “Festival of the Lake” in progress next to the southern end of …
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Discovering Albany, New York by Terry Zinn
I think it was in the fifth grade when I first heard about Albany, New York, as we were studying all the capitols of all of the US cities. It was a bit of a mystery this state capitol so …
New York: D.I.Y. by Perry and Brandi Montoya
Let’s be honest . . . not one person reading this article has ever gone to New York and had the same experience as the next person who will read it. And, though I’m a huge fan of a Hansel …
Take the “Big Apple” Out of The Bucket: How Soon They Grow Up . . . by Perry and Brandi Montoya
She’s dug for crabs on the beaches of the west coast (north and south), she stood wide-eyed as the locals strode and drove up and down Daytona Beach, she’s now positive the Alamo does NOT have a basement, and she …
Visiting Times Square for under $50 by Karl Childs
Do you have a bucket list? Ever since we first heard the term, my wife and I started building ours. We have the typical goals, like skydiving, taking a cruise with the kids, and paragliding. But right at the top …
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