Tag Archive: cancun

Brooklyn Bridge Park Named one of the ‘World’s Coolest New Tourist Attractions’ by Travel + Leisure

Brooklyn Bridge Park

As you might have guessed by now, I like Brooklyn…a lot. Born and raised in New York, the borough of Kings offers so much to see, do and most importantly eat, that it pains me to hear people still consider Brooklyn a quick side attraction. Recently a well traveled friend who will remain nameless to…

The Flip Side of the Yucatan Peninsula

Hacienda Tres Rios Resort

All-inclusive resorts filled to the rim with tourists, ruthless souvenir peddlers, beaches lined with party places and a scantily-clad dressed young crowd bursting with the spring break spirit were just a few of the things I expected to find here. What I found was something to the contrary. Granted I am a travel writer and…

Cities I Don’t Want to Visit Again

Philadelphia

Travel – it is what keeps me going and most likely keeps you going if you’re reading this site. Some of my most cherished memories in my life have involved me visiting some new destination. Whether it be the unique cuisine, amazing architecture, wild nightlife or simply interacting with locals , the idea of flying,…

Airtran, Virgin, & Southwest Offer Scary Good Sales

There have been all sorts of spooky airline deals coming in this week leading up to Halloween. Three airlines in particular have given passengers plenty of reasons to hop a plane and fly like a bat out of hell across the country. AirTran: The low-cost carrier wants you to skip raking the leaves and get…

Random Thursday Thoughts

In 18 days I will be leaving the country for a three week trip to Poland. You may ask, why Poland? Well that is where my wife was born. She moved to the United States with her parents at a young age and last visited her hometown of Raciborz (about two hours outside of Krakow)…

U.S. warns Mexico travelers to be on alert; increase in violence.

Visitors to Mexico are being warned by the U.S. to be careful, avoid dangerous areas and to be on the lookout for any suspicious activities while traveling south of the border.

Europe’s Rising stars, NYC hotel for under $100 a night???, JetBlue getaways and more.

Another eventful week in the travel business. So I thought today I would catch you up on some of the deals, news, stories and articles that came out this past week. Jetting for less: JetBlue currently has a 40% off select getaways that include such destinations as Aruba, Cancun & Nassau. These “beachy keen” deals…