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Typically, when you plan a vacation, you can choose precisely where you want to go while there, no matter what time of year you visit. Some places, however, may require more planning, as they’re only open for a few months — or in some cases, a few days — of the year. Here are a…
When hot weather hits, travelers tend to have beaches on their brain. And while taking a refreshing dip in the ocean is a blissful way to beat the heat, there’s something special about the often-forgotten lake vacation. With opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and lounging, lakes also make for great playgrounds in the summertime. So before…
If the Hamptons are where New Yorkers go to hobnob with swanky sunbathers, the Hudson Valley is where they travel for antiquing, camping, and washing away stress with quaintness. Harriman State Park attracts nature lovers from around the country, while Beacon is an artsy getaway with artisanal shops and interesting museums. Before you plan your…
Like sunscreen, sunglasses, and swimwear, a good book is a summer travel essential. Enhanced by the destination in which you read it, a book can turn those hours spent sunbathing by the pool or lounging on the beach into an enriching, enlightening experience — or you know, fill the time between cocktails. To help with…
Central Park view from Mandarin Oriental, New York/Oyster New York City is one of the world’s most popular cities to visit, and with good reason. The Big Apple is home to some of the best culture, shopping, nightlife, and restaurants on the planet, making it a bucket list trip for many. Unfortunately, New York is…
Every year, roughly eight million visitors make their way to the U.S.-Canadian border to witness the powerful and magnificent Niagara Falls. Many of these travelers come in and out without considering what exists beyond the falls. For those who find Niagara Falls’ tourist shops lacking authenticity and culture, nearby Buffalo is chock-full of museums, restaurants,…
Brooklyn Bridge/Oyster Not long ago, telling fellow travelers that you were from Brooklyn either elicited puzzled looks or was considered uncool. Now, this New York City borough draws millions of visitors every year, thanks to its hip, multicultural, and artistic offerings. While some neighborhoods have gentrified to nearly mimic the look and feel of Lower…
Tourists in New York City typically experience the city much differently than the average New Yorker. Some of the sights that have visitors claiming they love or hate the city — think Top of the Rock or M&M’S World — are places that locals have perhaps visited once and subsequently avoided at all costs. By…
Columbus Circle, Manhattan/Oyster New York City isn’t cheap. In fact, the Big Apple is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world, and when you take into account everything, from food to housing, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens occupy three of the top five most expensive places to live in the United…
We could wax poetic about all the ways traveling alone can be beneficial, however, taking the plunge and traveling solo for the first time can be a daunting thing. Taking your debut solo trip is bound to unleash a series of emotions that range from sheer joy to touches of loneliness. Thankfully, there are some…
