If you’ve watched my first Le Petit Chef video, one of my most popular videos, of the exclusive Celebrity Edge cruise dining experience, you are probably wondering about that cool light show. It is an augmented reality (AR) light show experience made by Skullmapping, a talented digital agency. While aboard the instagrammable Celebrity Edge, I…
May in New York City is a transitional month where spring meets summer and there are so many things to do, especially outdoors. There are a number of holidays from Cinco de Mayo to Mother’s Day, and countless festivals and parades to fill your calendar. In this monthly series I usually share a guide…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
