As much as I try to take my holidays one at a time, and Halloween is still weeks away, there’s no getting around the fact that people are getting ready for Christmas.  So, I’m being drug, kicking and screaming, into my first holiday post!
One of the popular places to be during the holiday season, is New York City.  From the beautifully decorated department store windows, to ice skating at Rockefeller Center, to the parade and the Rockettes, and everything else that the city has to offer.
One of the highlights of the season is the lighting of the tree at …read more

Heading off to New York to see a Broadway show is a great vacation idea.  I know that I’ve made that trip a time or two, but am still always behind in seeing the latest crop of Broadway shows.
But what do you do if you want to combine a love of theater with a really, really special vacation?  Broadway Across America has a very special package for very special theater fans.
How about a Columbus Day Broadway weekend, taking in the limited engagement, A Steady Rain and the revival of Bye Bye Birdie?
A Steady Rain is about two Chicago cops …read more

What goes up, must come down. . . although with rooftop view, and a yummy brunch, you may want to stay atop New York City for the entire day.  In a city where you can spend most of your days looking up at all the skyscrapers, it will be a pleasant change of pace to enjoy a delicious meal and a location that allows you to look down.
This summer, visitors and residents can retreat to the rooftops to not only take in spectacular views of our City from many different vantage points, but also enjoy some excellent food and drink,” …read more

This month the Empire State Building celebrates its 78th birthday.  With its 103 floors, and its antenna on top, the 1,454 foot tall skyscraper is one of many iconic buildings in the New York City skyline.
The building is located at Fifth Avenue at 34th, and is a popular spot for tremendous views of the city.  It’s been featured in numerous movies, including the classic An Affair to Remember and the more recent Sleepless in Seattle.
Beneath its art deco facade, the building houses floors and floors of offices, a 3-story lobby, shops, restaurants, a variety of services, and one of …read more