Summer is upon us and for my daughter and me, it means mostly a break from the daily routine. As a child, my parents blended fun, family and new experiences into our summer and I like doing the same for my daughter. I will always remember spending time with cousins at my grandparent’s home, driving […]
Recharging and Relaxing at the TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach
Staying at the TradeWinds Island Resort on the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico was both an activity filled and relaxing vacation. Visiting Florida for me has always been about the east side of the state from Orlando to Key West but the TradeWinds Island Resorts just 30 minutes from the Tampa-St. Pete airport is […]
Sculptor Anthony Caro Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Rooftop Garden Exhibit
Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art then don’t forget to head up to the Rooftop Garden where British Sculptor Anthony Caro has a selection of painted and unpainted steel structures on view until October 2011. I love the rooftop garden not only for the exhibits but the sweeping and unparalled view of the New […]
The World’s Largest Dinosaurs Exhibit at the Museum of Natural History
Dinosaur lovers, the Museum of Natural History newest exhibition features Mamenchisaurus, a super-sized 60 – foot long sauropod, one of the largest animals ever to walk the Earth. Your kids will have the chance to examine life-sized bones, muscles and internal organs of these long neck wonders, in addition to learning how their colossal bodies functioned. […]
6 Facts about the Empire State Building – Happy 80th Birthday
It’s the 80th birthday of the Empire State Building. Because I live downtown, I am lucky enough to see the Empire State Building on a pretty regular basis. I love taking photos of the building during the year. Enjoy and scroll for 6 fun facts. 6 Fun Facts: May 1, 1931 – The Empire State […]
Sailing The Tampa Bay Searching for Dolphins @StPeteFL
St. Petersburg, Florida offers the best waters to go on Dolphin Cruises in the Tampa Bay. While we visited the Pier, we happened upon the Dolphin Cruise and we could not resist going out on a cruise searching for dolphins and we were not disappointed. We saw several dolphins on our tour along the Tampa […]
Visiting Sea World Orlando – It’s Not All About Disney World
Sea World Penguins Sea World Orlando is a must visit destination when visiting Orlando. Our first visit to Orlando only included Walt Disney World but I wish I had the foresight to include a visit to Sea World Orlando. I think that most visitors only visit Disney World thinking that’s all there is. But how […]
Beaches Resort Negril, Jamaica – Perfect for Families, Single Moms and Weddings
Looking for a getaway for your family, getting married or a single parent looking for the perfect vacation, then head to All -Inclusive Beaches in Negril, Jamaica for an affordable travel opportunity. There was a time when my idea of a perfect vacation was to see and learn as much as possible in the shortest […]
Cynical New York Mom Goes to Cinderella Breakfast at the Magic Kingdom
Originally posted September 9, 2010 Feminists get a bad rap. If you believe the pundits (and you know who you are), feminists are either anti-men or anti-family lesbians. Well, I am am none of those things. I just want to live in a world where I get paid and respected like the opposite sex. That […]
Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Orlando Bonnet Creek
When visiting Orlando, one is usually pointed to staying at a Disney World property. That said, when planning a trip to Orlando, in addition to thinking about Disney World properties, you should consider two properties that offer world-class amenities, are still close to the Magic Kingdom and are two of the world’s most recognizable hotel names, […]
