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Today’s Back to Basics tips come from Laura McHolm, the co-founder of NorthStar Moving & Storage Co., and who is also an on-site storage and organizational expert.
As you might expect, she’s got lots of great suggestions, and I loved her ideas to help make the classic family car trip an easy adventure. I’ve […]
Keeping up with trends in the travel industry can often be a confusing endeavor. Although the specifics of travel may change frequently (companies come and go, prices change, and the value of the dollar changes), there are larger trends that seem to shape those specifics.
Girls’ getaways began as an opportunity for women to get […]
Today’s Matchbook Monday was picked up at a recent event that I attended, and simply says “Pick Abilene.” It was a giveaway from the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau as part of an event promoting Abilene as a destination for travel
Since you have to know a little something about a destination, before you […]
My father passed away at a fairly young age, without ever wandering very far from where he was born and raised. He always wanted more for me, as I think most parents do for their children. Maybe that’s why I enjoy traveling so much. When I have new experiences, or see new places, I see […]
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 […]
As I’ve written many times before, and most recently at the announcement that an airline would charge for a checked bag, the basic economics of flying vs. the price of a ticket are seriously out of whack! Although the cost of doing business has risen substantially, the cost of flying has not. In fact, […]
Q. Have you been on flights with any famous people?
A. Yes, although the term “famous” is open for interpretation. More and more “famous” people are opting to fly private these day, but here are some names that you should recognize:
Axl Rose
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Pat Boone
Betty (band)
Barry McGuire
Tommy James
Stephanie Seymour
Kirk Douglas
Gregory Peck
Martin Sheen
Ernest Borgnine
Jacalyn Smith
Tara […]
The imposing cylindrical Castel Sant’Angelo, situated along the Tiber River in Rome, was built between 123 and 129 AD. It was first known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, serving as the resting grounds for the ashes of the Roman emperor. Ashes of Hadrian’s family, as well as subsequent emperors, joined him there.
The tomb was […]
The morning of checking out of your hotel can be a hectic time, getting dressed and ready to leave and making sure all of your things are packed. If you’re traveling with kids the list of things that you are responsible for is even longer!
Some of the stuff cannot be done till the last […]
Looking for a way to combine family travel with a little educational and cultural experience as well?
There are a number of cities that can fill those specifications, blending lots of fun things to do with a quality cultural experience. If you can’t enjoy spending time in these US locations (in alphabetical order), you’re just […]
Travel information, tips, and destination suggestions from a Flight Attendant.
Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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