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Weekend Getaways in New York City

October 29, 2009

Few cities have as much to offer as New York City. This city is known the world over for everything it has to offer and you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to escape for a weekend getaway.

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Free Things to Do in New York City

October 22, 2009

New York City is a ridiculously expensive city to live in and visit, that is unless you are in the know on some of the fun and popular free things to do in NYC.

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17 New York City Cathedrals, Churches, Synagogue’s and Temple’s

October 8, 2009

New York City, well known for for being a cosmopolitan melting pot of different cultures, the Big Apple is also home to many beautiful and breathtaking churches, cathedrals and synagogues. From St. Paul’s Chapel where George Washington worshiped, to the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, each of these buildings showcase a diverse rich cultural heritage and architectural styles that [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Atlas at Rockefeller Center

September 27, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/27/2009 is of Atlas at Rockefeller Center and was taken by Vibragiel

Photo credit: Vibragiel
The Rockefeller Center is located between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Built by the Rockefeller family, the Rockefeller Center was declared a national historic landmark in 1987. The famous and recognizable [...]

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Romantic Destinations in New York City

August 19, 2009

Show the apple of your eye that you love them all over again with a romantic trip to New York City. The city simply oozes love and romance for all sorts of personality types and interests. Collect a handful of romantic destinations in New York City and plan the perfect weekend away to rekindle an [...]

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Book Review: Fun on Foot in New York

August 11, 2009

Fun on Foot in New York, by Warwick and Nola Ford, has a long but informative subtitle: “The runners’ and walkers’ guide to New York City and its surrounds in New York State and New Jersey”. This basically sums up exactly what this book is about.
The introductory section of Fun on Foot gives useful background [...]

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Book Review – Off the Beaten Subway Track

April 7, 2009

You might think you know New York City well, but until you’ve checked out a few of the attractions unearthed in Off the Beaten (Subway) Track: New York City’s Best Unusual Attractions by Suzanne Reisman, then you’ve really only just skimmed the surface.

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Manhattan Bridge at Sunset – Travel Photo of the Day 3/29/2009

March 29, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/29/2009 is of the Manhattan Bridge at Sunset and was taken byajagendorf25

photo credit: ajagendorf25

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Travel Photo of the Day 3/22/2009

March 22, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/22/2009 is of the Brooklyn Bridge and was taken by 708718

Photo credit: 708718

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Family Dining in New York City

September 18, 2008

New York City has something for every appetite. And as a top vacation destination for families, naturally it must offer a variety of family-friendly dining options. If you’re headed to New York city with your family soon and don’t want to visit the same old chain restaurants you have at home, or sacrifice good taste [...]

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Museums in New York City

May 5, 2008

The Egypt wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. From Flickr

The museums of New York City are famous around the world. Everyone knows that The Met is where you go to see art (unless you want to be edgy and going to the MoMA). And there are leading museums throughout New York City which cater [...]

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Best Italian Restaurants in New York City

April 23, 2008

A view of the New York City skyline from the Staten Island Ferry
photo credit: acnatta

New York City is a cultural mecca. Where such diversity thrives, restaurants pop up to cater to the unique tastes of each cultural palette. And where this diversity merges over time, restaurants will begin to add their own unique twists [...]

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Historic Landmarks in New York

April 7, 2008

credit: gbaku
New York City is one of the most exciting cities that you are ever going to get a chance to visit in your lifetime. It is where things are happening in the United States today. Celebrities have homes there. Socialites throw parties there. Business deals happen there. Fashion trends are set there. [...]

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