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I’m always on the lookout for cool, special packages that combine places to stay and things to do in remarkable ways. What always catches my eye are value luxury travel opportunities – those locations, experiences, and travel opportunities that deliver over and above the price tag, regardless of what the price may be. Sometimes it’s [...]
Visiting the United Nations Headquarters is a little like visiting 192 countries all in one locations. Located along the East River, at 760 United Nations Plaza, on First Avenue between 42nd & 48th in New York City (map), the complex consists of the Secretariat Building, the domed General Assembly Building, the Conference Building and the Hammarskjold [...]
Today’s Matchbook Monday is from Tavern on the Green, located in Central Park on the Upper West side of Manhattan (Central Park at West 67th Street). It is one of the most successful independently owned restaurants in the U.S. Tavern on the Green is a frequent haunt for the famous and infamous of Manhattan, including [...]
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 [...]
The Manhattan skyline is one of the most recognizable in the world. Whether view from an airplane as you are flying in, from Central Park, the top of the Empire State Building, or from a downtown ferry, the New York architecture is some of the most photographed around. This photo was taken while on a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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