Tag: New York
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…
The Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern: A Room with a View
This Hudson Valley gem is a perfect weekend base for exploring Saugerties and the surrounding region. One of the most memorable parts of any stay at the Diamond Mill Hotel & Tavern in Saugerties (Ulster County), New York is the breathtaking view from your room. In fact, each of the thirty guest rooms of this…
Guess what’s in the hotel minibar now?
Once upon a time, hotel minibars were generic. All the mini-fridges looked the same; typically had the same offerings (soda, beer, liquor miniatures, and some candy and nuts)—and consistently induced a case of acute sticker-shock when guests located the price list. Even as a chocoholic, I had to be desperate to grab a candy bar…
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…
Cozy up for afternoon tea: Six cities, Six different blends
Pausing for a relaxing afternoon tea service in an elegant setting can be a delightful indulgence, whether you’re in your hometown or visiting another city. The Duchess of Bedford started the tradition in the mid-1800s when she began inviting friends to share tea and a snack in-between the two meals a day customarily eaten by…
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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