Category: Tips
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Amtrak Trails & Rails: Learning more about N.Y.’s Hudson River Valley Region
A little more than a week ago, Robert and I traveled to New York City via Amtrak for his high school reunion. As we pulled out of the Albany-Rensselaer train station, our conductor notified us that representatives of Amtrak Trails & Rails were on board. This partnership between Amtrak and the National Park Service was…
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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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Travel Tip: Making the Most of a Layover
Like most of us, I try to avoid layovers for the usual reasons including potential delays. But sometimes they’re simply unavoidable, especially if you’re taking off from a smaller airport. Shivani Vora reports that some travel experts like Jaclyn Sienna India are determined to make the most of this predicament by incorporating it into her trip’s itinerary. Ms. India actually makes…
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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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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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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…
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Travel Health: Help for Motion Sickness
Whether you’re on a train, plane, or cruise ship, motion sickness can really mess with your travel experience. Shivani Vora says that Dr Jennifer Derebery offers some preventative advice including: 1. Let your eyes see the movement: There may be an imbalance with your inner ear, and this may help reorient it. 2. Prevent the onset of motion…
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