Tag: Life Goes Strong
Iconic Fifth Avenue: 10 Things to See
This week, the American Planning Association designated iconic Fifth Avenue as one of its 10 Great Streets for 2012—calling it “expansive and majestic” with a “style and splendor that is virtually unparalleled in the U.S.” Fifth Avenue runs from Washington Square in Greenwich Village to Marcus Garvey Park at 142 Street in Harlem—a distance of…
Discovering Columbus: A unique view of Manhattan
If you are headed to New York City, don’t miss Discovering Columbus, the new temporary public art installation on display at Columbus Circle in New York City. At the invitation of the Public Art Fund, Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi has wrapped an inviting living room around the iconic statue of Christopher Columbus. The exhibit is…
Hurricane tips for travelers
Tropical Storm Isaac may become a Category 2 hurricane this week, reaching land areas of the U.S. from Florida to Louisiana. While many vacationers tend to be oblivious to weather reports, it is essential to be vigilant and well-prepared when severe weather is threatened—-whether you’re at home or away. In a post earlier this year…
Traveling with Friends: Always popular but on the upswing
Traveling with friends is nothing new but because of the confluence of demographics and economics, it’s a phenomenon that appears to be gaining popularity across all age groups. The travel industry has responded, too, with a proliferation of promotional offers for girlfriend getaways and mancations—and villas or other rental properties appropriate for stays by multiple…
Declutter your travel wallet before you leave town
If you’re over 50, somebody probably told you to take your pills when you brush your teeth. It’s an old memory trick—if you associate a new behavior with an ingrained habit, you’re more likely to remember it. Well, here is another hint in that vein: Each time you pack for a trip, especially if you…
Is there a Restaurant Week in your town this summer?
NYC Summer Restaurant Week starts on Monday July 16 and runs through Friday, August 10, 2012. It’s the perfect time for foodies to savor the Big Apple’s diverse culinary offerings at substantial savings. During the 20 days of the promotion, now in its 20th year, diners can get a 3-course fixed price meal lunches at…
The midlife travel bug: Over 45, have resources, will travel
Travelers over the age of 45 comprise a whopping 80 percent of the luxury travel market, according to Media Post, an online resource for advertisers. “Boomers have the resources, computer savvy and desire to travel,” says Nancy Shonka Padberg of Navigate Boomer Media. They’re also likely to be healthier and more fit than ever before. Here’s…
Before your next trip: The perfect travel manicure
Forget about washing dishes. Any frequent traveler will tell you that packing and fiddling with suitcase zippers wreaks havoc on your nails. Even when I’ve managed to carve out the time for a manicure a day or two before a trip, I wind up with at least one chipped nail before it’s time to board…
Green Luxury: Bardessono Hotel in Yountville (Napa, CA)
If “green luxury” sounds like an oxymoron, a stay at the Bardessono Hotel in Yountville, California, dispels that notion. The hotel is a perfect blend of elegance and energy efficiency. With geothermal heating and solar panels, the ultra-contemporary property, which opened in 2009, uses almost no offsite energy. Remarkably, it is one of only two…
How to plan a girlfriend getaway in 5 easy steps
If you’ve recently glanced at the travel section of any major newspaper, you may have noticed that girlfriend getaways (for women of all ages!) are surging in popularity. A survey of more than 2000 women, conducted by the AAA Worldwide Travel and Aspire Marketing found that 24 percent of Americans have taken a women-only vacation…
5 great vacations for readers
Reading retreats allow book lovers to unwind and while away the hours as they get lost in their books. If you are a book lover, these five venues would make for a great vacation. Each one is conducive to catching up on the books piled on your nightstand or the ones you’ve downloaded on your…
5 tips to avoid post-vacation depression
I’m just unpacking and unwinding from three weeks away from home, a wonderful mix of vacation and business in Baja, Mexico. Vacations are energizing and mood-enhancing although research suggests these positive effects aren’t long-lasting. One adverse consequence of going on a vacation: Having to leave Paradise to come home. In fact, a small proportion of…
TSA news for travelers over 75: No more airport pat-downs
New from the TSA: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is testing out modified, more humane, security measures for travelers ages 75 and over. Beginning Monday, March 19, 2012, travelers ages 75 and over will be subjected to fewer pat-downs and won’t have to remove their shoes and light jackets… [Read the basics you need to…
TSA PreCheck: Whiz through airport security
Don’t take off shoes or your belt. No need to remove your lightweight jacket. Keep your laptop in its case. Don’t bother taking out the 3-1-1 plastic bag with liquids and gels from your carry-on— Does this sound too good to be true? Not if you qualify for the new TSA PreCheck program designed to…
Traveling with multiple cameras, we try not to miss any what-once-were Kodak moments. My husband and travel companion, Jerry, took most of the photos on the site using a 
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