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June 14th, 2008

Flight Attendant Shopping: C.O. Bigelow’s in NYC

  Although you’ll find C.O. Bigelow products sold in other stores, there’s nothing like visiting the original store in Greenwich Village.
Founded in 1838, C.O.Bigelow’s is the oldest continually operating apothecary-pharmacy in the country.  That’s 170 years!
C.O. Bigelow’s is located at 414 Avenue of the Americas (between 8th & 9th Street) in Greenwich Village.  It’s is […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

June 9th, 2008

Matchbook Monday: Citarella, the Restaurant

This matchbook is one that I found in the back of a drawer, but still one that brought back some fond memories.  It’s from a restaurant that no longer exists, Citarella, the Restaurant, although it’s parent company still remains in business as a terrific venue for gourmet shopping and food, including take out.
The restaurant […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

February 21st, 2007

Top 150 Buildings in America

The American Institute of Architects announced the results of its annual poll and named the top 150 favorite structures across the United States. 
Here are the Top Ten on the list:

Empire State Building
The White House
Washington National Cathedral
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Golden Gate Bridge
U.S. Capitol
Lincoln Memorial
Biltmore Estates
Chrysler Building
Vietnam Veterans Memorial

As I browsed through the list, I noticed that although […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

February 10th, 2007

Best in Show at Madison Square Garden

I’m a big animal lover.  I have two cats ““ adorably warm, furry, and cuddly creatures. 
When it comes to other members of the animal kingdom, with very few exceptions, they all trigger the “aahhhh” factor.  Judging from how frequently animals are turning up in movies and commercials, it’s clear that I’m not the only one […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

February 9th, 2007

Tiffany Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

It’s been awhile since I’ve made a trip to New York City, and looking through recent information about current museum exhibits, it’s clear that I must plan a trip soon. 
High on my list of things to see will be the Louis Comfort Tiffany Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Louis Comfort Tiffany was the son […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

December 30th, 2006

Sickday in Manhattan

A few years ago, while on a layover, I became very seriously ill.  Although I thought everything would be okay once I woke up in the morning, it became clear in the wee hours that I was wrong. 
Fortunately my airline has some pretty good procedures in place for getting medical attention for ill crewmembers.  Once […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

December 15th, 2006

NYC Holiday Window Displays

A holiday shopping excursion in New York City is not complete without checking out the decorated windows.  I spent one Christmas Eve on a layover in the city, and enjoyed a trip to look at all the beautiful lights and decorations.  It made being away from home on a holiday a little less depressing.
What is there […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

December 11th, 2006

Money Saving Travel Tips for Monday, December 11th

Happy Monday!
Here are this week’s money saving travel tips:

Travel seems to be one of the few remaining areas where it’s okay to discriminate based on age.  And this time, that’s a good thing.  Look for “senior” discounts at restaurants, attractions, and various events where admission prices may be lower if you are senior.  The age […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

November 29th, 2006

Public Restrooms in Times Square

When ya gotta go, you gotta go!  And Charmin makes it a little bit easier if you’re in Times Square when you gotta go.
Charmin (the toilet paper people) has installed 20 clean, accessible, public restrooms in New York’s Times Square, right next to the Virgin Megastore.  Charmin says that it’s a holiday gift to New […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

November 24th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Red Maps

When you think of the day after Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? 
Relaxing around the house and eating leftovers?  Watching football?  Listening to holiday music and putting up the holiday decorations?  Or are you one of the many, many people who will be heading out to the stores for the kick off of the holiday shopping […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

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