Travel A Lot? Check out Jet Comfy! How many of you have that neck pillow and bring it on the plane? I for one have it. I actually have a half dozen because I forget them at home and then buy another one at the airport. I keep buying them...
Weekend Getaway: FishKill, NY
Weekend Getaway: FishKill, NY FishKill and Poughkeepsie are a little over 2 hours from Long Island or NYC. The drive is lovely. Once you get out of the Bronx, you drive up the Taconic Parkway, which is a winding road with trees on either side. You start to see mountains...
What is Your Travel Gnome?
What is your travel gnome? Lately, I've been seeing a lot of traveling ducks, bears and even gnomes. Most recently, I saw them all at the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport in Queens. First there were the married couple ducks sitting on top of the TWA sign and then...
A Day in San Francisco
When we visited my son at UC Berkeley a couple of weeks ago, we had one day in San Francisco. We went out there for homecoming weekend and parent weekend. The first night, we attended a lovely dinner at the school. The next morning, there was a tailgating party where...
TWA Terminal at JFK Turns Into a Hotel
The old TWA terminal at JFK turns into a hotel? In Timeout Magazine, my husband and I noticed that there was an open house at the old TWA terminal building at JFK. It read, "the public is invited to attend an open house from 11 am to 3 pm." What...
JetBlue Where Are Your Manners?
I understand that flights get delayed. If you know me, you know that I travel a lot. I am probably on a plane at least once a month. But this particular trip to and from Chicago, really ticked me off. Jetblue, where are your manners? I arrived at the airport...
Google Maps and Megabus.com Will Help You Plan Your Next Trip Seamlessly
Photo Credit by Elizabeth Montoya Have you ever tried planning a trip within the US, only to find out there was a better mode of transportation that met your schedule or budget? Recently, Google announced a partnership with Megabus.com, one of the largest privately funded providers of city-to-city express bus...
Hilary Topper On Air: Inside Orin Swift Cellars
Have you ever wondered how your favorite wine was created? During this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, David Phinney, of Orin Swift Cellars will be discussing popular blends, the wine making process and more! Pour yourself a glass and check out this interview! Check Out Wine Podcasts at Blog...
Happy Valentines Day: Check Out These 10 Best Wine Travel Dest of 2015
Happy Valentines Day! This is the perfect day to plan your next vacation and why not focus on one of the top 10 best wine travel destinations? Wine Enthusiast Magazine has crowned the 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations of 2015 in their annual February Travel Issue, and three US cities...
Places to Travel During Christmas Break – New Orleans, LA
I love getting away during Christmas break but it's one of the most expensive times of the year. So, every year, my husband and I research places to travel during Christmas that won't "break" the bank. When my husband first broached me on the subject of going to New Orleans...