Everyone always says that Austin is weird, but why? I have been to Austin at least five times -- 3X during the SXSW Interactive Conference and 2X for The Running Event. Each time I go, I continuously enjoy myself. So why is Austin Weird? I tried to figure it out...
Four Disney World Parks in 48 Hours
Do you think Disney World is just for families with little children? Think again... there are plenty of "older" people who enjoy the parks. If you're young at heart, you can hop on a plane and experience Disney in just 48 hours. Special thanks to Disney for offering me two...
What is Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, Florida Like?
Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, Florida was my mother's favorite place to visit. She loved butterflies. She would buy me butterfly books, nick nacks, and clothing with butterflies. Every time we visited my parents from NY, she would suggest Butterfly World. Interestingly, my sister loved it there too. I hadn't...
Is It Worth Staying at the TWA Hotel?
As the elevator doors opened, I entered with another couple. The woman smiled at me and said, "isn't this a special place?" She was referring to the TWA Hotel at the JFK Airport in Queens. I decided to stay at the TWA Hotel for my husband and my anniversary. I...
If You Only Have 48 Hours in Austin…
If you only have 48 hours in Austin what should you do? Here are a few must-see suggestions: Take a City Tour with Auston Detour Ike, our tour guide was funny and weird. He wore one round and one square glasses. Ike took us on a 2-hour tour around the...
Things to Do and See in Portland, Oregon
by Derek Topper Editors note: My son took a weekend trip to Portland and these are his recommendations. The Gardens There are two Asian inspired gardens in Portland. There are a Chinese garden downtown and a Japanese garden in the nearby hills. the Chinese garden has beautiful buildings inspired by...
Best Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale
If you get a chance to go to Ft. Lauderdale and want to dine at one of the best restaurants there, check out S3. S3, which stands for Sun Surf Sand, and, is located on A1A in the Hilton Hotel on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. S3 focuses on Asian cuisine. On...
Want a Quick Getaway from NYC? Go to Westchester County…
If you want to escape NYC during this fall, then you may want to consider going to Westchester County. Whether you are drawn to an outdoor festival, jazz at sunset, kayaking along the Hudson or scenic outdoor dining, you will find ample reasons to visit New York’s Westchester County this summer. And,...
Top 5 Things to Do in Seattle
By Derek Topper I recently took a road trip to Seattle, and I have to say, the city is full of gems. From quirky parks to world-class food, you can find something for everyone here. Here are my top five things to do and see in Seattle: 1. Explore Pike...
A Road Trip to Big Sur, Monterey and Santa Cruz
By Derek Topper As graduation approaches, I made a concerted effort to check out areas around the California coast. Recently, I went to Big Sur, Monterey and Santa Cruz on a road trip through the central coast of California for a long weekend. Big Sur I started the road trip...