NYC Guide: Best Current Museum Exhibits
NYC has some of the best museums in the world, and they have some of the best exhibits in the world. Here’s what’s happening now at NYC museums, including FREE or pay-what-you-wish admission on some days.
NYC Guide: Best Free & Cheap Things to Do In December & Beyond
Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. December is a great time to be in NYC, including for FREE museum admission, Christmas Trees in Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park, vintage subway train rides, outdoor ice skating, holiday crafts markets and
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NYC Guide: Best 2025 Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremonies, Light Shows, Crafts Markets & More
New York City lights up for the holidays like nowhere else on earth. Here’s your calendar and guide to the best NYC holiday tree and Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies, vintage subway rides, Kwanzaa celebrations, crafts markets and more. Enjoy NYC on the cheap with these FREE and family-friendly 2025 holiday events. If you want to
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Top 30 Christmas Travel Destinations in the World
It’s beginning to look a lot like you-know-what all around the world. If you seek destinations that truly capture the magic, joy, and charm of Christmas – with a bit of Hanukkah thrown in for good measure – put one of these 30 top-rated destinations in the world on your Santa’s wish list for holiday
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Year-End Holiday Travel to Set New Record
There’s no place like home for the holidays – or somewhere other than home. A record number of Americans than ever – 122.4 million of us – will be on the road, in the air, and on trains and cruise ships this two-week holiday season, Sunday, Dec. 20 2025 through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. So
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Winterize Your Car for Cold Weather Driving
Cold weather can damage your vehicle, your driving experience, your comfort, even your safety and those of your passengers. Driving hazards caused by freezing rain, snow, ice, slush, and frigid temperatures can create dangerous driving situations, leading to breakdowns and expensive repairs even without a life-threatening accident. These easy maintenance tips will winterize your car outside and inside.
National Parks Free Admission Days 2026
The National Park Service has changed the days for free admission in 2026, dropping Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth and adding President Trump’s birthday. Other traditional free admission days remain, including Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day, Veterans Day, President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday (Oct. 27) and the anniversary of the creation
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NYC Guide: JFK Airport Transportation
New York City is back on top of the tourism map, which means many visitors are traveling between LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. As a native and lifelong New Yorker, these are my recommendations for the most reliable and affordable public transportation, car services and licensed taxis,
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NYC Guide: LaGuardia Airport Transportation
New York City is back on top of the tourism map, which means many visitors are traveling between LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. LaGuardia Airport transportation can be as little as $2.90 per person for public transportation, $65 for a NYC taxi or as much as
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NYC Guide: Newark Airport Transportation
New York City is back on top of the tourism map, which means many visitors are traveling between LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. This comprehensive guide gives you all your choices for Newark Airport transportation without spending a fortune or wasting time. As a native and
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