Archive for Category: "Northeast"
Beyond Manhattan: Rediscovering the Neighborhoods of Queens
When it comes to New York boroughs, they say that Brooklyn is the new Manhattan. Does this mean the pecking order — at least in perception — has changed? Does this mean that Queens has become the new Brooklyn? With expensive waterfront properties, a growing arts scene and diverse ethnic restaurants and shops, Queens is [...]
New Haven: There’s More to This College Town Than Yale
Across the country, it’s back-to-school season and that also means back to college. You might think that campus greens are the main draw of well-known college towns, but from Cambridge to Madison to Palo Alto, there is more to see than just the campus. Want proof? We sent Lilit Marcus up to New Haven to [...]
Slideshow: The Best Places for Boating
Summer’s here and if you’re anything like Peter, that means it’s time to get on the water. For Peter, any time that he can get out on the water he consideres the best time for boating. That said, The Best Places for Everything, available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound and your local bookstore, has comprehensive [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: The DOT’s New York Summer Streets
New York is notorious for its summer heat, but did you know that every August the streets are yours? In fact, for three Sundays in a row they are officially shut down as part of the Department of Transportation’s Summer Streets program. Find out how you can not only attend, but volunteer at the event [...]
Mystic Aquarium Kicks off Titanic Tribute 100 Years Later
100 years ago today the Titanic sank. You might have missed out on some of the commemorative events, but a few exciting museums and exhibits are just opening. Michelle da Silva Richmond heads to the Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Exploration Center for Dr. Robert Ballard’s unveiling of the “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below” exhibit. World renowned [...]
Peter Greenberg’s Top 8 Destinations for 2012
It’s the start of the year so tourism officials around the world are pushing hard to become the next big destination. Don’t be swayed by glossy brochures and snazzy websites. Instead find out where you can find real value and memorable experiences. Peter’s top 8 destinations for 2012 include countries that are opening up to [...]
Travel Deals: Skiing, Snowboarding & More
Snow is on the ground at ski resorts across the country. And it’s not just about skiing or snowboarding. There’s snowshoeing, dog sledding, snow kite-boarding and more. Check out these new activities and some of this season’s hottest ski deals. Ski Value―West Coast Located just 18 miles from Yellowstone National Park, the luxury ski resort [...]
Travel Tip: Bog Tours
You’ve heard about fall foliage tours, but what about touring a bog in the fall. What’s cool about bogs is that the land is acidic and nutrient poor, so the foliage tends to be different than nearby forests. On the East Coast, kettle hole bogs were formed thousands of years ago by peat moss creeping [...]
