Category: General
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Foodie Alert: San Francisco’s New Chinese Emporium – China Live
San Francisco Tourism wants us to know about its new Chinese emporium, China Live. They say that it’s a huge, multi-faceted experience that people often refer to as the Chinese version of Mario Batali’s Eataly in NYC. Here’s more of what they say: What Is China Live? A lot of big food halls get compared to Eataly.…
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Travel Tips for Children Flying Alone
Cancelled flights, missed connections, annoying seat mates. These are bad enough when you, as an adult, are encountering these all too common airplane problems. But what if your child needs to fly alone? What important things to do you need to anticipate in order to help with this situation? Elaine Glusac provides some interesting considerations: Gate Pass: A little while back, my…
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NYC Cooking Tips: Steak and Lobster advice from Michael Jordan’s Executive Chef
Last Sunday my daughter and I enjoyed dining at Michael Jordan’s the Steak House NYC in Grand Central Terminal. MJ’s Executive Chef Cenobio Canalizo gave me some great tips on both grilling steak and choosing a lobster: How to Grill the Perfect Steak Start with High Heat…. Steak cooks best quickly over high heat,…
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NYC Foodie Alert: Grand Dining at Grand Central’s Michael Jordan’s
With rail construction now going on at NYC’s Pennsylvania Station, travelers have been warned that there may be Amtrak delays until September 1, 2017. I’ve taken Amtrak a few times during this time period which has now been referred to as the “Summer of Hell.” I don’t want to jinx it, but so far so good. And something that…
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Foodie Bliss at Bahamas’ Graycliff
Last month’s long weekend getaway to the Bahamas proved to a great experience. During our stay at the Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, Robert and I could relax by the pool or we could take advantage of this resort’s various activities. These included nightly music, nature walks, and yoga classes by the harbor. We’d also had the chance to…
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Exploring Nassau’s Art and History
Last month, Robert and I traveled to the Bahamas for an extended weekend. This was a short haul designed to recharge our batteries, and our stay at the Warwick Paradise Island-Bahamas definitely fulfilled our needs. With a flash of our purple wristbands at this adults-only, all-inclusive resort, we could rest by the water and enjoy activities as well as entertainment. We…
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NYC: New York Festival’s International Radio Program Awards
New York Festivals recently held their annual gala for their International Radio Program Awards. I would have loved to have attended this event, but I was out of the country at the time. Instead my daughter, Sarah Fielding, attended in my place. Sarah has been a contributor to the Times Union’s “This is College!?” blog and has…
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All Inclusive Fun at the Warwick Paradise Island-Bahamas Resort
Whether it’s zip-lining in Costa Rica or hiking in Iceland, I love having far away adventures. I’ve enjoyed all of these exciting experiences, but a little while ago, Robert and I realized that we needed a short getaway so that we could just relax and recharge. Travel Wish List: With the limited amount of time afforded by a four day trip,…
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Monaco Kicks off Summer Events: Dinner in the Sky
Monaco Tourism wants us to know that this grand destination is scheduling many interesting events this summer. Here’s their list: 12th INTERNATIONAL JUMPING MONTE-CARLO ■ June 23 – 25 Monte-Carlo’s International Show-Jumping event is back on its marks on Port Hercule in the Principality of Monaco. The enchanting Riviera location and luxurious facilities at the Monaco event combine to deliver a…
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Lonely Planet: Last Minute Gifts for Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner on June 18th. So, in case you still haven’t gotten a present for that special dad in your life, here are some suggestions from Lonely Planet: For the Film Buff: From Planet of the Apes to The Revenant, Star Trek to Game of Thrones, Film and Television Locations: A Spotter’s Guide (Lonely…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 