Category: Stories
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Alexandria, VA: Doggie Halloween Events
During the Columbus Day weekend, Sarah and I were invited to take a great mother-daughter trip to Alexandria, Virginia. More about this fun getaway later, but one of the many things that I liked about this easy destination was that it was so dog friendly. In fact, in a town of less than 160,000 inhabitants, there are almost 40,000 canine pets. Dog accessible stores…
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NYC: Skift Global Forum
Last month, I was invited to attend the 2017 Skift Global Forum New York at NYC’s Jazz at Lincoln Center. Considered to be the biggest creative business gathering in the global travel industry, it was an amazing experience. Skift describes itself as the largest industry intelligence platform providing media, insights and marketing to key sectors of travel. At this…
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NYC: National Geographic Encounter Opens Today!
National Geographic Encounter opens to the public in Times Square today, with Ocean Odyssey, a first-in-kind immersive entertainment experience that transports audiences on a breathtaking undersea journey from the South Pacific across the ocean to the west coast of North America. SPE Partners, creators and producers of National Geographic Encounter, has engaged a world-class global team…
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How to Travel on a Luxury Private Rail Car
Eric Anderson of the Times Union has written a great article about the eighteen amazing private rail cars that were present at the Albany-Rensselaer train station on September 13th. Click HERE for a link to that piece. The owners of those cars are all members of the American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO). The purpose…
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NYS Fall Foliage Report!
New York State Tourism wants us to know that New York is home to prime foliage across the state. Every year travelers gather to witness one of nature’s most captivating phenomena, the evolution of fall foliage. Whatever way you prefer to see your autumnal leaves, one of NY’s 11 vacation regions is sure to have the…
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Neil Armstrong Training Glove at Bonhams NYC Air and Space Sale
On September 27, Bonhams will offer The Air and Space Sale. This auction will consist of over 200 lots that celebrate the remarkable achievements of our greatest aviation and space pioneers. Highlights are said to include: Neil Armstrong’s Apollo Era Training Glove issued to Neil Armstrong with his beta cloth tag (estimate: $8,000-12,000). Wright Flyer…
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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…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 