Category: Tips
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Turning Stone Resort Casino: Readers’ Questions Answered
I’ve just gotten back from Japan to find that I’ve received some questions about my anniversary experience at Turning Stone Resort Casino: Cost of Turning Stone Dining Experiences: Click HERE to read my post on foodie offerings provided by this destination. Once there, please click onto the name of each restaurant to find more detailed…
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Tips from Lonely Planet’s “A-Z of Wildlife Watching”
Lonely Planet’s A-Z of Wildlife Watching invites us to discover what this top travel publisher believes to be the best places to spot 300 of the world’s most exciting and unusual creatures, from the soaring Andean condor and prowling Bengal tiger, to singing humpback whales and migrating wildebeest. Here are some tips that Lonely Planet…
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Spa Discoveries at NYC’s Gotham Hall ISPA Event
Last month the International SPA Association (ISPA) held its annual East Coast Media Event at Gotham Hall in Manhattan. Built by McKim, Mead and White between 1922 and 1924, this beautiful venue for special events originally served as the Greenwich Savings Bank Building. At this year’s ISPA event, a diverse group of spa industry brands offered…
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NYC’s Grand Central Terminal: Places to Wait for the Train and Two Anniversary Events
As many of us already know, most of the Amtrak trains that are traveling from the Albany-Rensselaer train station to New York City have been rerouted from Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal. Here’s what Amtrak says: Amtrak will continue its Infrastructure Renewal program at New York Penn Station during Summer 2018 by performing critical…
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Summer Statue Cruises: Extended Hours and Ten Tips for Traveling to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
For the fifth consecutive year, Statue Cruises– said to be the official and only authorized concessioner for ferry service to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island- has announced its extended operating hours for the peak summer season. Beginning Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 26th, service to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island…
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Atlanta: Wonderful Weekend Escape
It’s still hard to believe that our lovely spring weather is finally here. And, while it’s great to enjoy the outdoors in our own Capital District region, it’s nice to know that there are quite a few destinations that are an easy nonstop flight away. Last March, Robert and I really needed to escape our…
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Travel Tip: Avoiding a Fine When Going Through U.S. Customs
Ramsey Qubein of AFAR Magazine reports that, going through U.S. Customs with something as seemingly innocent as an apple or a handmade souvenir, could result in negative consequences. Qubein notes that there may be more “forbidden” items than we realize. Click HERE to see the list which Qubein mentions including: 1. Produce and meat, 2. Art…
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Global Wellness Trend 2018 : Transformative Travel
Last October over 600 wellness experts from over 40 nations gathered to debate the future of wellness. During this Global Wellness Summit, these experts found eight top trends . One of these major trends was transformative travel. Here’s part of the report on this subject: A New Era of Transformative Wellness Travel Circuits, sagas and epic…
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Solo Travel Tips From Lonely Planet and Travelinsurance.Com
Solo travel has become a growing trend. In fact, Lonely Planet says that, in a recent survey of over 4,000 travelers in it’s community, 80% of respondents reported having taken a solo trip in the past, and another 80% plan to take one in the future. Europe was named the most popular continent for solo travel. …
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Solo Foodie Travel: Any Tips?
Traveling solo can provide so many amazing experiences. However, for many of us, dining alone is not one of them. David K. Gibson of AFAR offers six interesting tips on how to avoid the “dreaded table for one.” They include: Find a local meeting for an organization that you’re a member of. Explore Meatspace. Expand…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 