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Christmas Around the World (Part I)

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Happy Holidays! Hope everyone has a great couple of days with family and friends. Bottom line is that no matter how far you travel, coming home is still one of the best places to be. Here are some images of Christmas around the world. Check back tomorrow for even more shots from holiday season celebrations…

Three Luxury Hotels in New York City

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While there is nothing wrong with a motel, hostel or surfing on someone’s couch, from time to time you need to allow yourself to enjoy some luxury while on the road. Here are three hotels located in New York City that have set the bar pretty high and deliver when it comes to treating guests…

“Meet, Plan, Go!” Presents A Nationwide Event to Help People Realize Their Travel Dreams

Meet, Plan, Go 2011

On October 18, 2011, Meet, Plan, Go! will be hosting their second annual nationwide event in 17 cities to inspire people to fulfill their career break and long-term travel dreams. The event will offer participants the opportunity to MEET inspirational speakers and like-minded travelers; get motivation, contacts and resources necessary to PLAN the trip of…

#FriFotos – Black & White Madison Avenue in New York City

Madison Avenue in New York City from high above.

This week’s theme for Friday Photos on Twitter is Black and White. So I thought I’d share a shot taken in August 2009 from high above Madison Avenue in New York City at the Library Hotel. To join in the fun of Friday Photos, simply publish pictures from your Twitter account and add the hashtag #FriFotos…

How to Book a Budget-Friendly Hotel in New York City

Brooklyn's Nu Hotel offers up affordable rates for visitors.

New York, New York, it’s a helluva town! But for visitors to the Big Apple, hotel rates can cause a helluva sticker shock, too. Thankfully, with a few simple tips, it is possible to get an affordable night’s sleep even if the city doesn’t. Here are some Cheapo-tested tips for finding and booking a budget-friendly…

Travel Shot: Hot Summer Morning in New York City

A view of 22nd Street and 10th Avenue from the High Line

On a recent trip to the High Line, which is easily one of my favorite spots in New York City, I stopped and snapped a picture of 22nd Street and 10th Avenue. Nothing too special about the location, but this picture was of a bustling intersection on an early weekday morning as people marched to…

How New York Became the Romance Capital of the World

New York Love Sculpture

Growing up I was always told that the romance capital of the world was Paris. As I got older however I started to notice a sea change of opinion. No longer did British couples seem to head to Paris, Florence or, for that matter, any of the other fairy tale European idylls of old. Instead…

Four Places to Get Your Junk Food Fix in New York City

Doughnut Plant New York City

Let’s face it, we Americans love junk food. We cant help it as most of us were raised on it from a young age. As much as we try to count calories, eat organic and attempt to hit the gym, the occasional doughnut or cupcake finds it way into our hands and down our throat….