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Miracle Subway Romance Ends

If you have ever heard the James Blunt song, “You’re Beautiful,” you probably know the lyrics: I saw an angel. Of that I’m sure. She smiled at me on the subway. She was with another man. But I won’t lose no sleep on that, ‘Cause I’ve got a plan. One guy took those lyrics to heart (well, all except the “with another man” part). Patrick Moberg was on the New York subway when he saw a woman in the crowd that he just couldn’t forget. However, before he could reach her, he lost her in the wave of passengers. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

Once in a Lifetime Travel Opportunity in New York City

Have you ever dreamed of traveling through the air like Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat—-clutching a handful of balloons and letting the wind and some helium provide the fuel for the ride of your life? My preschooler does. Each and every time she reads her Curious George book or watches the famous monkey’s movie she begs me to buy her enough balloons so she too can fly through the air like her favorite marsupial. Typically, I tell her that she is a “big girl” and it would take thousands of helium filled balloons for her to … Continue reading →

Visiting the Statue of Liberty’s Crown

There was a time when I thought the day would never come that I would be able to give my daughter the same opportunity my parents gave to me during our first trip to New York City nearly 30 years ago—the chance to view one the most populated places on Earth from the Statue of Liberty’s iconic headpiece. According to the documents released by a New York congressman on the Fourth of July, the National Park Service is considering reopening Lady Liberty’s crown for the first time since the September 11th terrorist attacks. U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner says the park … Continue reading →

Boy George to Serenade Sanitation Workers

I guess it takes one to know one. Whether they like it or Boy George says he is planning to serenade his former New York City sanitation co-workers during a special summer concert. The British singer is planning to perform some of his greatest hits for the New York City Department of Sanitation’s Family Day on August 17th, according to city officials. The goodwill gesture comes two years after Boy George (whose real name is George O’Dowd) donned a fluorescent orange vest, dark Capri pants and shoes without socks and hit the streets of Manhattan to fulfill his community service … Continue reading →

More Ways to Save on a Girls-Only Weekend in the Big Apple

Who says you have to mortgage your home to afford a girls-only weekend in New York City? You can save a bundle by taking advantage of the creative deals some Big Apple lodgings are offering female guests. The following bargains allow you to live large with your gal pals in the city that never sleeps. Take a look: SEX AND THE CITY PACKAGE The Muse in New York’s Time Square is joining dozens of other Big Apple lodgings to offer a deal inspired by this summer’s massive “Sex and the City” movie launch. In honor of the film’s fabulous four, … Continue reading →

Saving on a Girls-Only Weekend in the Big Apple

With the hype, and now success (at least during its opening weekend) of the summer movie “Sex and the City” dozens of lodgings in the New York area offering travel deals that allow ordinary women to live like their sassy on-screen idols—-Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha. Even if you haven’t seen the movie (or watched a single episode of the now defunct series) you and your best gal pals can live fabulously in the Big Apple—if only for a weekend—without going broke in the process. Take a look: SHOPPERS’ PACKAGE The Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel is offering a delightful deal called … Continue reading →

One More Reason to Visit New York City

Who says you have to travel all the way to Hawaii to experience the beauty of awe-inspiring waterfalls? Not New York City tourism officials. According to city leaders, the Big Apple is the place to be if you want to see spectacular waterfalls in unlikely places… like near the Brooklyn Bridge. Scandinavian artist Olafur Eliasson is creating four manmade waterfalls on the shores of the city’s East River and city officials are hoping tourists will flock to them in the months to come. The falls will feature water coursing over scaffolding 90 to 120 feet high at tourist friendly locales … Continue reading →

How to Score a Free Hotel Room this Summer

Your pocketbook is not the only one taking a hit in these tough economic times. According to reports, gaming revenue has also plummeted, which is bad news for popular gambling destinations such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City. But their bad luck could translate into you hitting the jackpot. The creative folks at the brand-new Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City’s Waterfront Tower are trying to generate buzz about their new property by giving away keys to free rooms to random people strolling the streets in various cities. Mark you calendars! Tomorrow is the day you could score a free room. If … Continue reading →

Summer in New York: Superheroes Invade Gotham

If you struggle to persuade your children that a day at an art museum can actually be fun then you are in luck. If your kids are fans of Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman you won’t have any problem getting them excited to visit New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Iron Man, Spider-Man, and a slew of other popular comic book legends are being honored at the Met’s current “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy” exhibit. The brawny super clan has been chosen by the Costume Institute to illustrate the worlds of fantasy and reality. Fashion designers who create outfits for mega-stars … Continue reading →

Travel in the Pope’s Footsteps

One of the most influential men on the planet is scheduled to visit the United States next week. Pope Benedict XVI will visit Washington and New York April 15-20. The public will have a chance to see the pontiff in person when he says Mass at the new Nationals Park and Yankee Stadium. Other plans for the leader of the Catholic Church include a formal dinner at the White House and a visit to Ground Zero. If you can’t make it to the Big Apple or our nation’s capital in time for the Pope’s visit you might consider signing up … Continue reading →