One of the best times to visit NYC is in April when spring flowers are blooming and the weather is beginning to warm up before it is almost too hot in summer. The high/low weather averages 62/45 degrees Fahrenheit or 17/7 degrees Celsius. If you love seeing flowers and cherry blossoms, read and watch our…
11 Best Spring Places to See Cherry Blossoms in NYC
Spring in NYC is fleeting, the cherry blossoms peak season often only lasts one to two weeks in April or May, but it is my favorite time to explore New York. There are Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festivals that I do not recommend as they can be claustrophobically crowded, but instead visit the parks and…
25 NYC Subway Secrets
NYC Subway secrets are hidden everywhere both in plain sight, like the old Knickerbocker Hotel door, or deep beneath our feet, in old abandoned tunnels. If you have ever ridden the NYC subway then you know it is unlike any other transportation in the world, not always for the better. Learn why we swipe MetroCard’s…
Guide to Vessel Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards’ “landmark” temporarily named “Vessel” is causing a buzz of new tourists to this beehive-shaped structure. Hudson Yards is a “new neighborhood” built on top of the train tracks next to The Highline. Online the free tickets are “fully reserved” for weeks but read on for the best way to skip the digital line…
Cruise Guide: Celebrity Summit Revolution Renovations
You decided you’re going to cruise on the newly renovated Celebrity Summit, but you’re probably wondering what to expect and which room and restaurants are best for you? The Celebrity Revolution, $500-million fleet-wide modernization program, just brought the popular Celebrity Summit’s design and amenities closer to the newest ship, Celebrity Edge. Celebrity Cruises has 15…
NYC Abandoned City Hall Subway Station Guide
City Hall Subway Station was the first subway station in NYC, which opened in 1904 and was abandoned in 1945, but remains in almost pristine condition today. It was once considered the crown jewel of the New York City transit system with its vaulted ceilings and whimsical skylights. Its architects, George Lewis Heins and Christopher…
Best Places to Travel in 2019
A new year often rings in new ambitious travel plans, but where are the best places to travel in 2019? Keep reading for our top 32 countries to visit in 2019 and vote below for your favorite in our country face-off bracket! This year’s list is almost double our lists for 2017 and 2018. As…