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...
Golf Weekend Getaway Outside of New York
Ever think about a quick golf weekend getaway from New York to escape from the cold and just take time to unwind? My husband's birthday was coming up and I wanted to take him away on a romantic golf weekend getaway outside of New York. I looked into going to...
Thinking About Going to Wine Country, California?
I always thought about going to Sonoma/Napa Valley. So when the opportunity came up, I was happy to spend a vacation there. My husband and I hadn’t taken a vacation alone in a long time and I romanticized about what it would be like to spend five days touring around...
Central Park Conservancy’s Mother’s Day Gifts from the Heart
Looking for a last minute Mother's Day gift? Why not give a gift that your mother will enjoy and you will also help support the Conservancy, a not-for profit organization that manages the Park year after year. Here are some ideas: For the Gardener: The annual blossoming of Central Park's beautiful...
Delta Had Passenger Who Wouldn’t Help…
On a recent Delta flight from New York, JFK to San Juan, Puerto Rico, my family and I sat in the exit row. There were two rows of exit rows on the plane. An older couple sat in front of us. Their grown children and grandchildren sat in the row...
Vacation Time: Time to Eat in Puerto Rico
I recently saw a Groupon for a culinary experience in Italy. I clicked on the link and considered it for a moment. I think we all go on vacation to unwind, re-charge but also to experience the food. First Stop - Rio Mar: My family and I arrived in Puerto...
A #GoogleGlass Adventure in #FtMyerSanibel
Four strangers and I were invited to the Beaches of Ft Myer & Sanibel on a #FindYourIsland Challenge. I didn't know what to expect but I was looking forward to meeting other Google Glass Explorers. On Friday, September 6, I boarded a plane at 8 am along with Keith Kaplan,...