Fall Family Fun Under the Big Top

It’s a three-ring extravaganza for the entire clan this fall as the circus returns to New York. Okay, it’s a single ring, but the thrills, chills and big time FUN are infinitely more accessible. This is not just any circus; the world-famous Big Apple Circus–the one that offers incredible seats (no audience member sits more than 50 feet from the ring)—is back in the city that never sleeps for season number 31. Beginning October 23rd you can see the world’s most famous clowns in action and witness other gravity-defying acts completed by performers from Russia, Italy, Belgium, China, Germany and … Continue reading

San Francisco’s Most Popular Seasonal Events

As I mentioned in my previous blog, my best friend is currently in San Francisco on a business trip. After ribbing her about being a hotel hermit we discussed some of the seasonal events that are taking place around the city right now. She said her hotel and the streets around it are packed with people who are in town for a number of local festivals. If you can’t make it to the city in time to take in events such as Fleet Week and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival don’t fret. The city is hosting a number of noteworthy … Continue reading

Fall Happenings In San Francisco

My best friend is in San Francisco this week for a series of business meetings. When she called last night to discuss who got booted from “Dancing with the Stars” I questioned why she was wasting her time watching TV inside her hotel room. She’s in one of the world’s most beautiful and exciting cities why would she choose to spend her time watching Tom Bergeron chide Drew Lachey when she could be shopping and dining at world-class venues? Her answer: She wanted to see if Wayne Newton would be dancing another week and if Jane Seymour was coming back … Continue reading