The Best NYC iPhone Apps

Since I’ll be visiting the Big Apple again this year, I’ve been scouring the web for iPhone apps that will help me. I am particularly interested in apps that list restaurants, have transit maps, contain transit map schedules, and list free attractions in the city. Oh, have I hit the jackpot this week. Here are [...]

I Love My GPS

I have a GPS tool in my smartphone, but using it on the 10 hour drive slurped the battery power from my phone like you wouldn’t believe. When my brother took us to Virginia Beach in his van, I got to see his GPS and see how it worked, for the first time. I have [...]

Discounts on NYC Sightseeing Tours

Well, I knew that I could find online coupons and promo codes for clothing, toys and electronics, and even hotels and rental cars… but I never thought to check for coupons travel attractions! My bad, because there have been times that I really, really wanted to go on a tour or do some sightseeing but [...]

Outstanding Travel Tips and Discounts

I had the opportunity of researching airline fares for a trip to Indianapolis (decided to postpone my trip until my home renovation is completed). Holy cow! Airline fare is pricey! I haven’t been on an airplane since 1988… I’ll bet a lot has changed since then. The prices certainly have changed. For a round-trip to [...]

Finding Auto Repair Help While Traveling

Ouch. It’s happened to us: you are far away from home, and something happens to the car. You’re in a strange town, you know absolutely no one and now you need a brake job (or, as was in our case, a totally new transmission)– what on earth do you do?? Here’s a tip: bookmark this [...]

Terrific British Airways Airfare Deal

The world is on sale! Here’s an outstanding promotion if you’ve been in the wings, waiting for a good deal on airfare and travel deals, particularly for the “Metro Twins” of New York and London. It’s from the illustrious British Airways, and it’s stupendous! However, this promotion is ONLY until November 19, 2009, so do [...]

Tips For Out of Season Budget Travel

It’s almost winter here in the Western Hemisphere. This is a spectacular time to travel, both domestically and abroad! Prices are low, crowds are lower, and hotels and attractions are more desperate for the revenue. I love traveling in the off-season: I love the attentive treatment, the quiet aisles, the slower pace. Here are some [...]

It’s Coming, Get Ready

I live in Upstate New York. So when October is a few hours away, and I say “it’s coming” ….. chances are pretty good that I am referring to WINTER. I read a news story yesterday that said meteorologists are expecting an unusually cold and snowy winter for the Northern Hemisphere– perhaps the coldest of [...]